“ I invested in my own website. And whatever money I had left from the servers, I went out and bought as many tools that I could that I think we're going to set me up to make money down the line. You know, I can remember my very first day full time in my shop, my little one car garage. Remember, I had this customer I've been talking with, and he ended up putting a deposit down, like 2500 bucks cash that day. And I was like, wow, this is great.” -Brian Seitz Welcome to the Woodpreneur podcast, the ultimate show for the business and marketing side of the lumber, woodworking, hardwood flooring, and sawmill industry. With your host Steve Larosiliere today is Brian Site from Urban Industrial Design (UID). Brian takes us on a journey back to 2016 when he purchased his first home and decided to take on various renovation projects. His quest for unique furniture led him to discover the world of custom woodworking. Brian, with no prior woodworking experience but a strong mechanical background, decided to build his own furniture pieces. With basic tools, a one-car garage, and determination, he began his journey. “I crossed paths with and worked with different companies and what's out there, what's next? And I don't know that it just, I just kept getting, you know, sidetracked with the thought of running my own business.” -Brian Seitz The Turning Point Brian's woodworking skills quickly evolved, and his work garnered attention, eventually leading to a turning point in his life. But before he could go full-time into his newfound passion, he had a stable job in the alternative energy field, specifically working with solar panels. The career provided Brian with problem-solving experience and a desire to bring projects from conception to reality. However, fate had something different in store. Brian: "I had a six-week heads up that I had to go full time with this business. And it was the next move. I remember was just, I ran wild with, you know, at the time, Craigslist, that's whoever was advertising. I put, you know, many different items, like food on Etsy, I've learned everything about, you know, sort of how to get your scene out there on Etsy." The Beginnings of UID Brian's transition into full-time woodworking was a leap of faith. He hustled to grow his small garage-based business, and the support of friends and family played a significant role. The early days were marked by long nights and weekends spent perfecting his craft. Brian's willingness to embrace the challenge and adapt was a defining factor. Steve: "So how many years between from when you started to the 5,000 square foot shop? And how many employees did you have?" Brian: "I think it was about three years in between there. When I moved into that space, I had a full-time guy and two part-time guys." Overcoming Challenges and Growth Brian's business steadily grew, and he acquired valuable skills along the way. The ability to identify opportunities and adapt to changing circumstances became a recurring theme in his journey. He expanded into commercial and residential furniture, and his diverse product line evolved to include floating shelves. “The wood industry is so diverse, you know, there's so many different things you can do. Like, you know, you can kill it with floating shelves, you can kill it with slabs, you can kill it with, you know, so many different so many different things.” -Steve Larosiliere Want to get in touch with Brian Seitz? Contact him through: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urban_industrial_design/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urbanindustrialdesign

Get an inside look at how a former retired city worker is building a prolific and profitable portable sawmill business. Hear how he started, his partnerships, and what tools he used to grow his business. Aaron is also a current client of Acres of Timber! Check out his website at http://crosscutlumber.com and follow him on Instagram at http://instagram.com/crosscutlumber. What exactly is a Woodpreneur? So, why the term “woodpreneur”? When Steve first started Acres of Timber three years ago, the wood community and industry wasn’t what it is now.  Slab dealers, wood designers, and more specifically at the time – sawmill users, didn’t have a community or a brand and were going largely unnoticed by potential customers who would look instead to the Home Depot and Lowe’s of this world for their products. Steve sought to change that by creating the Sawmill Business Instagram account and the #sawmillbusiness hashtag as a way to share the products and creations that these innovative makers were producing. It didn’t take long for the account to grow to over 136,000 followers and with a hashtag that has been used over 35,000 times, the Sawmill Business community grew and grew quickly!  As the Sawmill Business following grew, Steve began to notice that this community didn’t just include sawmill owners. Furniture designers, woodworkers, arborists, tree climbers, chainsaw users, slab sellers, and even tree house makers became an integral part of the Sawmill Business family as well. It was at this point that Steve knew the business needed a new name that would truly encompass all that the wood community represents. Hence, @acresoftimber and the term “Woodprener” was born. With the maker movement now in full swing, there are more podcasts, content creators, (like Anne of All Trades) youtubers, and makers, (such as Matt Cremona) that are putting a spotlight on sawmill users, furniture makers, and other wood related niches. Not only has the wood community turned into a “maker movement” it’s also filled with people who now view the work that they do as a profitable business and not just a hobby. A perception that was lacking without a community behind it. A “Woodpreneur” Is A… Sawmill UserWood Business OwnerFurniture DesignerHardwood Flooring ProfessionalWoodworkerSlab DealerKiln UserWelderContent CreatorMaker And an overall innovative, brave, and creative entrepreneur in the wood industry! “Woodpreneurs care about building their business as much as they care about the quality of the products they make, create, and sell. They don’t just want a job, they want a company. They invest in this company with blood, sweat, and tears and love every minute of it.” Follow us on Instagram!! @acresoftimber Want more? Join our private Facebook Group and get access to our FREE marketing hacks course for Woodpreneurs! 👉CLICK HERE TO JOIN Listen to more episodes of the Woodpreneur Podcast at: 👉https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sawmill-business Read our Free Instagram Report:👉 “Tools for how to turn leads into sales, grow your following, and easily create engaging content.” Are you ready to scale your woodworking, flooring, or tree service business?   DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?👉  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! Like us on Instagram: @acresoftimber www.acresoftimber.com Facebook @acresoftimber   Copyright © 2018 Acres of Timber  

For episode 026 Robert Rising of NY City Slab is our guest. A bit about NY City Slab At NY City Slab, Robert and his team mill urban lumber from what might seem an unlikely source. The idea began when Robert was building a house and wanted to use local wood. Robert found that trees in his locality were being used for mulch and wanted to put those cut down trees to better use. Robert started off using a Lucas mill but it found it slow in terms of production. At a woodsmen show, Robert bought the biggest mill he could buy with his money at the time. He went for a 14 inch bandsaw mill and built a 50ft track to go with it that enabled him to cut through 6-8 logs in a day. How Robert Got Into Milling After working in the White House, Robert decided to take a u turn from his planned career in politics. His initial goal for building a house was to use it to restore old Volkswagens and Porsches. Gradually, work transitioned from fixing cars to milling logs. The very first log Robert milled sat for 3 years before being sold on Ebay. Seeing the interest in milled logs from clients, Robert began collecting old machinery that he could use for cutting more logs.   It was Robert's continuous drive to milling work that self taught him. Robert would happily do what others wouldn't in terms of hard graft and this gave him an edge over his competitors. He believes in planning and due diligence and was ready to give up a $120k a year job at the Four Seasons Hotel to devote himself completely.  Over a long period of time, Robert researched extensively, drove hundreds of miles collecting logs and built an inventory that was drying all the time. He was able to make money off a basic website up until he realized he could make money locally by setting up a yard where his extended network could come to him and bring him trees.  Stepping Into The Unknown Robert took a big risk that paid off by going all in. It was this vision that led him to leave a dream job with all the perks and build up a successful milling business from the ground up. What NYC Slab does Robert and his 8 employees have a daily briefing to assign tasks before going to the yard. From here the organization of drying logs in the kiln, selecting premium logs and other tasks take place. Robert has always been fiercely independent and has a unique take on marketing. People who saw him with his trailer would refer to him as the 'Black Lumberjack' which just happened to be an available domain name! But what shines through most of all is the pride and care that goes into the work of NYC Slab. Everything is databased and recorded on display for all to see. Rather than milling for hire, Robert will mill for clients on the spot when required but the core of the business is the custom furniture and slabs. Robert has overcome major trials including a fire that meant moving spaces and rebuilding. It is a testament to the resilience of this man that has come through this and continues to work hard with what he has. Robert hopes to build a custom mill and work on building container homes to ship all over the world sourced and constructed with local lumber.  

For episode 25, our guest is Tom Loeschner from GreyWood Design. GreyWood Design specializes in commission based furniture and some milling work. Tom provides a 'tree to table' service which is very popular with customers who love the concept of having a table crafted from the tree in their backyard.  Tom has a strong background in metal work which translates to his furniture pieces, almost all of which have metal bases. Tom used to live overseas in West Africa doing consulting in sustainable forestry practices and advising on the proper running of sawmills. This inspired Tom to create his own slabs back at home in the United States. While Tom's primary line of product has been live edge slabs, he is currently diversifying into metal and wood designs and expanding into different types of wood for his furniture making. Along with the much favored pine, Tom is producing items made from red and white fir trees and experimenting with textures and surfaces. Having a mill of his own allows Tom to control the process of furniture production straight to the customer without the need for outsourcing. It also allows Tom complete control over sizes and specifications and more room for bespoke designs requested by clients. Tom started with a Granberg chainsaw mill before moving up to a Wood-Mizer LT15 Wide sawmill and mobilizing it with a trailer.    Tom benefited from the Sawmill Business marketing course, it helped him realize the importance of putting time and effort into proper marketing of his business, something not all sawmill companies do but they really should in order to be successful. The current demand for sustainable and urban forest products and quality hand crafted goods is a golden opportunity that will bring good returns with commitment. Tom talks about some of the positive takeaways from joining up to the Sawmill Business course, how it gave him a thorough understanding of how marketing techniques from other facets of business can cross over into the sawmill industry. Tom continues to use the private forums set up as part of the course to ask questions to peers and build a value rich network. Other takeaways from this class include the inspiration for Tom to hire a photographer. Tom now understands how professional images of his work can boost sales through his Instagram and sending them to potential clients. Since taking the class, Tom has gone on to capture his biggest job to date, a large commercial order for 20 tables. He invested in a skid steer and GreyWood Design is now on the brink of being cash positive. A proper targeted campaign on Instagram is pushing up the followers and a steady network of Sawyers is growing by the day. Tom recommends the Sawmill Business course for sawyers who don't have a strong understanding of the digital realm. The clearly laid out worksheets and how to's that form the curriculum of the course offer a precise path to marketing a sawmill business effectively to generate real profit. Visit him at http://greywooddesign.com

For episode 24, we're getting to know Jeff Perry from Angel City Lumber. Angel City Lumber was born out of the need to make the somewhat ad hoc sawmill services in LA more streamlined. The business grew from a small idea: sourcing trees marked for landfill and harvesting them for lumber to a full scale operation in supplying raw materials. For now, Jeff is committed to milling based on his assessment of his local community's needs. He stresses how imperative it is to create awareness of this need for urban lumber. Jeff's business partner, Charles found the current location for Angel City Lumber in Boyle Heights. This has allowed them to set up a structured professional working space and a network that has given the business legitimacy. Jeff feels it was always best to 'go all in' and learn as the business grew. Having good start up capital and a helpful and supportive local sawyer community was a huge boost in confidence. The consensus of feedback convinced Jeff & Charles to pick a Lucas sawmill as their first piece of machinery, the portability and convenience of using one perfectly suited tree service/harvesting work. Jeff & Charles invested cautiously in the early days of Angel City Lumber and have always planned carefully going forward. Perfecting the technique of drying wood using the dehumidification kiln to produce flat slabs has been a learning curve, something Jeff & Charles are working hard to improve on. A lot of orders have been coming in for custom dimensional lumber from landscape architects. Jeff feels very pleased with this upturn in business and is enjoying seeing the process through from start to completion. Jeff feels he is still figuring out where the bulk of the market is for Angel City Lumber. He would like to be selling larger orders of slabs and dimensional boards that would put urban lumber on the map as a viable material. Jeff sees their Lucas sawmill, vacuum kiln, 6 x 12 CNC router table and 'Nina', their forklift as the essential tools of Angel City. They take good care of 'Nina' and see her as the heart of the business!!!! Other vital tools include 'Greg', their Dodge 3500 Cummins pickup truck for transporting logs and 'Flynn' the 16ft trailer!!! With the help of 'Greg' and 'Flynn' plus a built in winch system, Jeff & Charles can quickly respond to call outs to harvest trees and bring them back for processing. In the future, Jeff would like Angel City Lumber to be able to work with contractors/architects on larger commercial structures delivering volume orders. At this time, Jeff & Charles' main customers are homeowners with very old trees. The homeowners who get in contact with Angel City Lumber have great emotional attachment to these trees and are invested in having them milled in order to be saved and re-purposed. Jeff see's a mixture of these homeowners and the larger commercial jobs as the ideal and desirable balance he would like to achieve.   For more information go to: http://www.angelcitylumber.com/   

On this episode we're getting to know Shane from Cape Cod Sawmill Company Cape Cod Sawmill is located in Bourne, Massachusetts, the company started in April, 2016. Shane started the business with his brother in law, Brian, a tree surgeon who wanted to do something positive with the timber rather than see it consigned to landfill. Shane and Brian started putting together a business plan, Shane dealt with the financial side of things while Brian took care of the creative side. From there, they went on to source their equipment and set up their sawmill company. Brian had a lot of the equipment needed to start Cape Cod like skid steers, trucks and trailers. it was simply a case of purchasing a Wood-Mizer LT40. Shane readily acknowledges his struggle to learn the ropes of sawmill work. Having a brother in law who is not just an expert but has wood cutting down to a science is highly advantageous and has helped Shane become adept in the field himself. What makes Cape Cod a well oiled business machine is Brian's expertise and ability in wood cutting, transportation of logs plus his extended network of contacts for sourcing combined with Shane's own expertise in marketing and finance.  Shane & Brian are currently working on fine tuning their processes along with research and development into potential markets before they properly focus on targeted leads. The primary functions right now at Cape Cod are building inventory including a stock of creative slabs. Cape Cod is actively breaking into the woodwork market and have formed a partnership with JL Crafters to create high end products. Shane recognized the need to get into the sawmill community, to touch base with interior designers, homeowners, real estate agents and other related clients. Shane & Brian are really focused on Eco-Friendly Sustainable Lumber and slabs right now and look to make inroads within those markets through their use of eye catching content on Instagram. Shane admires brands like Berkshire Products for their incredible slabs and great looking website, things that Shane aspires for Cape Cod to become in 10-15 years. Shane believes the Sawmill Community needs more of a voice and larger presence on social media. Greater presence on the socials would help smaller localized sawmill business get their name out to interior designers and bigger companies. While he feels he is still finding that untapped market, he enjoys making the slabs. All of Cape Cod's inventory comes from locally sourced trees cut and brought in by Brian. Despite Brian cutting down a tremendous amount of trees, Shane is aware of the need to find more suppliers as business grows. They are in contact with local suppliers who are willing to support this growing need for stock. Shane is very keen to keep everything locally sourced. Cape Cod has a wide variety of tree species to utilize for salvaging and producing sustainable products. Shane's parting advice is keep sharing great sawmill work related content on the social media.   Visit: http://www.capecodsawmillcompany.com/

On today's show, we get to know Vinny Walsh of Walsh Woodworks. Vinny is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Vinny started Walsh Woodworks in 2016. He wanted to return to his upbringing working on the sawmill. In this podcast we will learn How Vinny Walsh set up his sawmill business after 18 years working in the film industryWhat Vinny loves about working with woodHow Granberg tools compliment and enhance his work How And Why Vinny Walsh Set Up Walsh Woodworks Vinny's father was a carpenter and a young 8 year old Vinny would work with him during the summer. Vinny spent 18 years in the film industry working as a lighting technician before setting up Walsh Woodworks in his home town, Michigan back in 2016. He was shocked at the cost of lumber board when he went to buy maple Boards from a local supplier for a picture frame project. This inspired Vinny to source his material from scratch and cut it himself. What Inspires Vinny Walsh? Vinny gets inspired by the entire process of sourcing wood from trees and cutting slabs, not knowing how the end results will come out or what customers will use his slabs for. He takes pride in rescuing logs from simply being thrown in landfills and giving them a purpose as opposed to being nothing but waste or firewood.    What Does Chainsaw Milling Mean To Vinny? Vinny enjoys the instant gratification of  selecting trees and identifying the potential contained therein. This combined with the ability to cut lumber in a very short time in pretty much any location without difficulty are the positives of chainsaw milling Vinny appreciates. Why Vinny Chose A Granberg Over Many Other Brands A process of elimination through viewing other products on social media that didn't quite match up to Vinny's requirements brought him round to the benefits of using a Granberg sawmill such as it's ease of use and lightness in comparison to other similar products. The consensus of positive online reviews convinced Vinny to invest in Granberg.      The Value Vinny Walsh Gets From Granberg Tools Vinny values the reputation and prestigious history of Granberg. He knows he can rely on them to resolve any possible issues that may arise. Goals And Aspirations Vinny cites his goal to make his business a self sustaining one that allows him to work with his hands for the rest of his life Challenges And Obstacles Vinny realizes a need to expand in terms of storage space and is currently working on this How Granberg Tools Create Value For Walsh Woodworks Granberg tools help Vinny through enabling him to source timber, turning it into lumber, selling that lumber on or conserving it for future projects. How Granberg Can Support Vinny's Business Goals Vinny would like to be able to contact Granberg should he need any kind of modifications and send them his saw for bespoke customizations. He also believes a fast turnaround in repairs to his sawmill would be a good feature.      Get in touch with Vinny at: https://www.instagram.com/walshwoodworks/

The Sawmill Business Podcast: Interview With Daniel West of Big Ass Slabs In this episode, we are introduced to Daniel West of Big Ass Slabs Chainsaw,Milling & Timber works just outside London, Ontario, Canada. Daniel operates a 60 inch Granberg Alaskan sawmill plus a 48 inch model for smaller logs. He works with a local network of sawmills and furniture makers who each specialise in a particular aspect of the production chain. How Daniel Got Into The Sawmill Business Daniel has been running Big Ass Slabs for a year or so. Prior to that he worked for a local farmer with an older Woodmeiser LP40 model. Daniel has 14 years worth of experience in sawing and now works for himself as part of his extended network in London, Ontario, Canada What Chainsaw Milling Means To Daniel For Daniel, chainsaw milling is an opportunity to make use of logs and trees normally used for firewood and produce stunning slabs from them. Through his work, Daniel helps protect the environment by making good use of potential waste material. Why Daniel Chooses Granberg Products Daniel prefers Granberg products for their portability and chose to use them after seeing other workers reaping their benefits. The simplicity and robustness of Granberg tools coupled with their durability make them a perfect fit for his work. Affordability also factored into the equation as Daniel was able to purchase all his necessary equipment for $5000  Training Taken By Daniel To Operate Alaskan Sawmill Daniel drew on his years of experience operating a Woodmeiser plus 25 years of using a chainsaw and cutting firewood. He took this applied knowledge and implemented it into the nuances of cutting slabs and the overall production process. What Does The Granberg Brand Mean To Daniel? For Daniel, Granberg has developed a reputation for producing equipment that is solid to operate, reliable and effectively simple. Having very little downtime is one praiseworthy aspect of Granberg Alaskan sawmills that Daniel mentions here. Business Goals Daniel's goals include a sustainable income to support his family, growing his network of customers and providing a high quality product that craftspeople can turn into beautiful heirloom items. Daniel wants to take the product from start to finish for potential customers and grow and compliment each aspect of the cooperative businesses within his sphere. How The Granberg Sawmill Makes Money For Daniel's Business The Granberg generates revenue for Daniel through custom sawing & milling and enables Daniel to procure and cut an inventory of slabs for sale throughout the year. Daniel suggests more how to videos from Granberg and a hand winch for the mill as two potential improvements. Daniel would like to have a better understanding of marketing and proper pricing for specific products along with targeting the right demographic. He has been able to grow his customer base using Facebook and Instagram and is currently working on a website. He is keen to learn more about leveraging these assets to best market his sawmill services to potential buyers.   Get in touch:  https://www.instagram.com/bigassslabs/

The Sawmill Business Podcast With Special Guest: Erik Granberg In this episode of The Sawmill Business Podcast our host, Steve introduces his guest, Erik Granberg. Erik is the president of Granberg International, the founders of the original Alaskan Sawmill. Introductions Erik talks about the new initiatives currently happening at Granberg International including CNC technology, new packaging for sawmills up to 36 inches in length, a new design on the mill and increased productivity.   The History Of Granberg Erik talks of his father Elof's invention of a chainsaw sharpener in the early 50s. Erik's father was a logger from British Columbia and one of the first to carry the portable chainsaws we see today. The sharpener would clap on to the saw bar allowing quicker and more efficient filing of chains that led to a large increase in production throughout the sawmill industry. This turned into a business beginning in 1954/55 with product sales in Canada and California which became large scale with the introduction of the original Alaskan Mill in 1962.   Erik explains how Granberg's first customers were based up in the mountainous regions in the US where lumber cutting presented a number of obstacles from the cutting itself through to transportation issues. The business also expanded to other parts of the world where similar conditions hindered the lumber industry at the time. Next it was the craftsmen who realised they could cut perfect slabs using the Alaskan mills to make beautiful furniture. The development of new tools such as planes, jointing devices and saws by Granberg caused a break through into the billion dollar woodwork market cementing the company as a leader in the field. How Erik Kept Up With The Competition Erik talks about the challenges he faced when he took over the running of the business. One of those challenges being an increasingly competitive market due to replicas of the filing and sharpening objects pioneered by Elof Granberg. The company initially struggled to compete with mass producing replica businesses but the internet provided the perfect solution to these problems. Direct access to Granberg's products via the internet combined with consistent positive reviews boosted sales once again. Why Do Customers Love Granberg? Erik attributes the almost cult like status of his company sawmills to the sense of inspiration experienced by loggers as they cut eye pleasing slabs from large gnarly logs. He notes that the older generation who can now afford their own workshops enjoy the 'back to earth' experience of working with the tools they grew up around. The Benefits Of Buying Granberg Products Our host, Steve explains why Granberg International's full range of American made Alaskan chainsaw mills are perfect for every budget and for all business sizes and requirements in the woodwork, lumber and sawmill industry.  What Customers Should Know About Granberg Granberg values and takes care of its employees, supports the local economy and places importance on manufacturing a true quality product. They strive to work with their customers through improvement and technical innovation. Visit granberg.com for more information http://instagram.com/granberginternational

In this episode we talk with Mark Sundermeier and his business AA Wood products. Check him out at http://www.aawoodproducts.biz/ or on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aawoodproducts/

In this week's episode, we interview Joseph Nefsky from Out of the Woods Custom Woodworking out of Ontario, Canada. In this episode, Joseph talks about how he's used Instagram to grow his following, to learn new skills, document projects, and connect and get motivated with the woodworking and sawmill business community. If you want to learn specifically how to grow your following, listen to this. Follow him at http://instagram.com/outofthewoods.

In this episode of the Sawmill Business Podcast, we interview Eric Florip of Florip Toolworks! Eric drops a ton of knowledge about how he got started in the business, how he diversifies his income by buying and selling wood, making tools, and leveraging digital technology to grow revenue. This is a great episode and super inspiring for those who aspire to be a tree hustler! Follow him on Instagram.

In this episode, President of Far West Forest Products, Jennifer Alger breaks down how she runs her business, how she spends her time and gives the blueprint and plan to start your own sawmill business. She's also the exclusive Woodmizer sales person for California and Nevada so she has a ton of experience finding the right sawmill for people and has educated and taught people how to get started. This is a great episode. Give it a listen. Also follow them on instagram.

This episode we talk with Matt Cremona, a woodworker and youtube personality. In this show you'll learn how he turned turned being laid off from work into an opportunity to start his woodworking business. He also talks about how he uses his youtube and social media for building his audience and selling more products. Lastly, you'll learn how he generates most of his revenue, just by being himself and sharing what he learning. This was an incredibly inspiring episode and I hope you found some value.

In this week's episode we're thrilled to interview Cliff Spencer from Alasaw aka The Alabama Sawyer. Fresh off winning a $100,000 business plan competition where he beat out tech companies, Cliff talks passionately about how the urban lumber movement is on the rise and how he's positioning his company and his brand to take advantage of it. Cliff moved from the Los Angeles area where he was a cabinet and furniture maker to his home state of Alabama with his family to pursue his vision of creating a furniture line out of urban timber. This is easily one of my favorite interviews. Listen and enjoy! 

This week's episode we interview Charles DeGreek from Knotthead Custom Sawing. Based in Northern California, Charles and his family run this small but growing sawmilling operation. Listen as he talks about his process for getting customers, how he spends his time, and what the future looks like for him. Check out his website: www.knottheadcustomsawing.com Check out his instagram: www.instagram.com/knottheadcustomsawing

In this week's episode we talk with a real industry leader. Jim Birkemeier of Timbergreen Farm in Wisconsin has been a forester for 40 years. He runs a family farm and that is a new alternative to the timber industry. His philosophy is to keep local trees in the community and support the people and the economy with it. In this longer interview we talk with him about his background, business model, and Jim gives so much value that he essentially talks about how to build a multiple six figure wood business. We're grateful and honored to have him on the show. Let us know what you think.

In this episode, we talk with Seth San Filippo who's the owner of Urban Lumber Company. In this longer episode we go into his history, the risks he takes, the products he sells, and his strategy for growing his business. This episode is full of value and inspiration. Leave a comment below and tell us what you think. Check out his website: https://urbanlumber.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanlumberco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UrbanLumberCo

This episode we interview Chad from West Coast Custom Timber. Relatively new to the industry, Chad talks about how he got started, how he's spending his time, and how he's growing his business in Vancouver Island, Canada! Check out his great website at http://westcoastcustomtimber.ca and his Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/westcoastcustomtimber/

We had the chance to talk with Ted Alexander. I discovered him on Instagram and found out that he has a pretty prolific Youtube following with over 5000 subscribers. He talks about how he just got into woodworking, sawmill business, and his biggest mistake so far that set his business back.

This episode we spoke with Megan Offner of NY Heartwood. She used to work in NYC as a set designer. After seeing the amount of waste in that industry, she devoted the next phase of her career to working in a sustainable way. She learned about the sawmill industry and low and behold, she went full tilt on building a really cool business. Her business consists of custom milling projects, finished products, and projects for corporate clients. She is an amazing and inspiring entrepreneur. Give it a listen and check out her instagram.

Get an inside look at how a former retired city worker is building a prolific and profitable portable sawmill business. Hear how he started, his partnerships, and what tools he used to grow his business. Aaron is a client of Sawmill Business. Check out his website at http://crosscutlumber.com and on instagram at http://instagram.com/crosscutlumber. 

I interview Nathan Brown the founder and owner of Old World Timber. They are one of the largest reclaim businesses in the world. Here about Nathan's beginnings, how he grew his business, and where he thinks the industry is going. Really inspiring stuff! 

In this episode, we talk with Jason Hibbs of Bourbon Moth. He runs a woodworking shop and handmade goods business with his wife in Oregon. Hear about his history, how he markets his business, and what he does to stay ahead product wise. He's got an amazing and nicely curated Instagram account that drives a ton of business towards him. Check out this great interview.

In this episode, we talk with Brandon Craven of J and B Wood Products out of Northern California. He and his business partner have been in open for shop for just a short period of time. Here him talks about why he got started and what their goals are. 

In this episode of Sawmill Business Podcast we talk with Treg Sherman of Urbn Timber in Columbus, Ohio. Here him talk about how they got started, what motivates them, and how they promote themselves using Instagram. Treg's a great guy and I'm excited we got to feature his business. 

In this episode, your host, Steve talks about how and why he started the Sawmill Business instagram account and the podcast. 

In this episode of Sawmill Business Podcast, we talk with Tad Derrickson of TN Tree. Tad talks about his early exposure to trees, what his most important tools are for growing his business, and what the future looks like for him. He's an incredibly positive man, who does great work, and is amazing at promoting himself and his business. Full Disclosure: Tad is a client of TN Tree, we did his website and logo for him. Check out his rapidly growing instagram account and take notes.