I wanted to share 5 lessons that I feel helped me become a better woodworker and helped keep my small business growing.
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This episode starts in the bathroom and moves to the shop before a discussion on creating "superfans." Let's talk about how to take clients from simple customers to rabid brand advocates!
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I can finally share my big news! It took a week longer than I expected, but the change is happening now! Also, more sales and my impression of the Course Confident Bootcamp from Amy Porterfield.
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This episode's theme is further techniques for conquering the (irrational?) fear of power tools in the shop. If you or someone you know struggle to resolve your desire to create with a significant anxiety about powerful tools, let's talk about that and some approaches to conquering those fears.
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This episode's theme is conquering the fear of power tools in the shop. If you struggle to resolve your desire to create with a healthy anxiety about powerful tools, let's talk about that and some approaches to conquering those fears.
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This week, I realized I had a few golden nuggets that I picked up in my youth that I still carry with me. On the business side, I've been struggling to find good wood for projects while staying under budget.
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A quick catch-up on what's happening in the shop and in the business.
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Custom furniture made by hand will look and act very differently than products mass produced in a factory. It's important to communicate that to potential clients so expectations are managed and they feel fully informed. Listen to a quick shop update and learn about what I include in my cosmetic standards.
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A quick update from the shop, plus some thoughts on new, free lead generation efforts for my small but growing business.
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My thoughts on learning any new skill. From tools and techniques to selling and business skills, learning anything new requires some committment, focus, and practice. Here are a few ideas to make mastering a new skill more likely to succeed.
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A quick update from the shop, plus some thoughts on lead generation and sales for my small but growing business.
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This week's episode covers the latest in the shop: ash delivery, air conditioning, BNI, and a new podcast opportunity. Then I discuss using systems in my business and yours. Systems are a great way to free up your time so you can be focus your efforts where you prefer.
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Almost live! Here's a quick update on what's happening in the shop and in the business. This episode was recorded and published on the same day, so it's almost live. Also, this is a different kind of episode that is just meant to give you some insight into what I've been up to lately. Enjoy!
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Here are some ideas for reels you can and should be posting to Instagram, along with some suggestions on how to get your audience to engage with your content.
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Here is a list of 10 items you could be making in your shop. Each is rated on difficulty, cost to make, and potential profit.
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The four F's might just be the secret to finding success as a solo woodworker. Listen in to why success in these four area can have a positive impact on your business.
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Reflecting on hand tools and techniques and how these should fit in the modern wood shop.
In this episode, I mention my friend from @TheNewJankyWorkshop as well as The Founders Podcast
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This week, I discuss creativity and how to break through creative blocks. I was inspired by @Copper_Pig_Fine_Woodworking and his talk this month in Lexington, MA.
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I recently learned about the Gretchen Rubin and the Four Tendencies (not a music group, though it should be), and had thoughts about how each category might thrive or stuggle as a solo woodworker. Learn more about the tendencies in Gretchen's book, or take the online quiz to get a little insight about yourself.
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A look back at one year of full time woodworking. Hear about my experiences and lessons after 12 months of being solo in the shop.
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Selling custom furniture should not be high pressure, cutthroat, aggressive sales. Avoid being known as the Wolf of Walnut; instead, earn a reputation as a fair negotiator, great communicator, and let your customers know they are in control.
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This week I slide onto the therapist's couch to examine what drives me in the shop. We all need motivation and purpose to guide our efforts. Here's an examination of mine and how I got here.
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Investing in yourself is a great way to avoid burnout, keep things fresh, and stretch your ability. This could be as simple as taking a class, or implenting new systems, or exploring new networking options. Listen now for all the reasons I believe this is an opportunity we should all use.
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This week I cover the 10 tools I feel are most important in a small shop. I also include the 2 items that I would splurge on when it's time to move from hobbyist to professional.
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Today's episode is about company growth. If you are Solo in the Shop, have you considered what you would like the future to look like? How big do you imagine your woodshop business? I have my own answer, small and mighty, but ambition is very personal and every goal could be just right. Let's talk about growth, employees, quality and value, and how to grow from solo to where you want to be.
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Love it or hate it, epoxy is part of many wood shops and for good reason. However polarizing this material is, now is the time to learn what epoxy really is chemically, how it is similar and different than plastic, and what you could use instead. Keep an open mind, and let's talk about epoxy.
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Despite moving from a corporate job to a solo creater role, one aspect of my former routine remains. Setting long and medium term goals is a huge benefit even for a one-person shop. Tune in to hear why I think we should be spending some time intentionally envisioning a path forward in our small businesses.
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Do you suffer from imposter syndrome in the shop? If you want to be considered a professional woodworker, how important is formal trade or design education when compared to experience and targeted topic training? Tune in for my thoughts on stretching your creative abilities with or without paying for formal education.
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Do you beat yourself up because your projects don't turn out perfect? Or do you work on something forever because it never feels done? If so, listen in to my thoughts on letting go of the need for perfection to allow yourself the simple satisfaction of steady improvement.
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Today's episode looks at both sides of the impact that short attention span has on solo makers: how it impacts our work and productivity, and also how we need to recognize attention spans when selling to our potential customers.
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