First cuts and fascinating stories from the hardwood industry. Join host and Heartwood Brands Founder, Ben Peach, as he uncovers the unique journeys of those shaping the hardwood lumber industry. From origin stories to business insights, each episode delves into the lives and lessons of industry pioneers. It's more than just lumber—it's about the people and passions that define our industry.

Roots & Reflections
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First cuts and fascinating stories from the hardwood industry. Join host and Heartwood Brands Founder, Ben Peach, as he uncovers the unique journeys of those shaping the hardwood lumber industry. From origin stories to business insights, each episode delves into the lives and lessons of industry pioneers. It's more than just lumber—it's about the people and passions that define our industry.
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Recent Episodes

April 16, 2025
The Hardwood Tipping Point
<p>On this special IHLA edition of the Roots & Reflections podcast, we chat with the Director of Sales & Purchasing at Aurora Timberland, Clay Miller. Clay’s path through the industry has been anything but linear — from growing up around his family’s mill, to taking a detour in education and retail, and ultimately steering back to a career in hardwood lumber through a chance encounter. Our conversation explores the role of generational wisdom, the importance of industry storytelling, and the urgent need for the hardwood industry to reintroduce itself to a new generation of consumers. We also dive into lessons from The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, the surprising rise of shiplap, and how the industry might learn to grow its message — one meaningful connection at a time.</p>

April 3, 2024
Making the Grade | Featuring: Dana Spessert
<p>On this episode of the Roots & Reflections podcast, we sit down with NHLA’s Chief Inspector, Dana Spessert. As a third generation lumberman who grew up around his family’s sawmill in West Virginia, Dana got his first taste of the lumber business at age three and never looked back.<br>Our conversation digs into Dana’s childhood and early career, the countless experiences and lessons that led him to his current role, the many hats he wears with NHLA, and the advice he would give to the next generation of young men and women in the industry.</p>

March 14, 2024
The eLIMBS Evolution | Featuring: Phil Coyner
<p>On this episode of the Roots & Reflections podcast, we sit down with eLIMBS founder, Phil Coyner. eLIMBS, which has since been acquired by DMSi, was one of the industry leading providers of hardwood lumber inventory management software solutions. Over the course of nearly 18 years, Phil and his Wife, Amy built a business that changed the way the hardwood industry looked at software.</p>
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