Say goodbye to generic business chatter. On the Whiskey & Wood Podcast, we sit down with successful wood business owners, industry influencers, and entrepreneurs to bring you the nitty-gritty details and actionable advice on how to start and grow your wood business.
EP15 - If at first you don't succeed:: The Stockyard Collection Makes it and Makes it Happen
When is it time to turn your garage hobby into a business? Every passionate woodworker asks themselves this question at some point. Garrett Groesbeck at The Stockyard Collection took this brave step and never looked back...well maybe a few times...but listen to how he makes it happen in this episode.
13 Feb 2025
EP14 No Fear :: The Lashway Family Embraces Change
"If we don't change we won't be around" says Larry Lashway at Lashway
Lumber. Listen to the story of this multi-generational family business and how they have evolved into every aspect of the wood business by embracing change, trying new technology, and never being afraid to fail.
4 Dec 2024
EP13 From Scratch :: Brothers Team up to build a wood business
Mark and Eric Lien from Liens Lumber and Sawmills share their journey building a wood business from scratch, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of turning a passion into a successful venture.
25 Nov 2024
Worth the Wait::Finally Doing What I Want to Do!
Joey, a seasoned woodworking expert and DCW Hardwoods & Slabs founder, shares insights on building a thriving family-owned business and pursuing one's passions.
25 Nov 2024
Making it work::career change to new business
Paul talks to Evan from Mountain Man Timberworks about pivoting from a completely different career to a successful woodworking business, proving that a career change is worth the risk.
25 Nov 2024
Big changes are coming to the urban lumber market - Are you ready?
Sims Acuff shares his innovative approach to sustainable lumber production, emphasizing the importance of proper drying techniques and vertical integration to transform the urban lumber market.
2 Apr 2024
From Skeptic to Social Media Star: How Instagram Grew Blacktail Studio
Ever scroll through Instagram and see something amazing, then wonder how they built such a following? This week, we meet Cam Anderson of Blacktail Studio, a woodworker who went from "social media? what's that?" to woodworking rockstar on Instagram and YouTube.
Starting off skeptical and completely clueless about the platform, Cam took a leap of faith (thanks to his wife!), diving headfirst into the unknown. What followed was a rollercoaster of trial and error, with Cam gradually realizing the immense impact Instagram could have on his woodworking venture. From initially posting a handful of photos to mastering the craft of hashtags, Cam takes us through the evolution of Blacktail Studios' Instagram journey.
Listen in as Cam shares the candid ups and downs of his Instagram experience, shedding light on how this seemingly simple social platform became a game-changer for his business. Discover how Instagram not only boosted his online presence but also opened doors to a world of unforeseen opportunities.
30 Mar 2024
Small Business VS Challenges - A tale with Ruben Custom Sawmill
Ever dreamed of quitting your day job to pursue your passion? This episode features Matt Ruben from Ruben Custom Sawmill, a woodworker who built a successful business from the ground up. But just when things were taking off, he faced a major setback. Listen in as he shares his story of perseverance and how he overcame adversity to keep his dream alive.
8 Jun 2023
Beyond the Boards: Unlocking the Profit Potential of Live Edge Lumber
Live edge lumber - a unique and increasingly popular material sought after by furniture makers, designers, and homeowners alike. We're talking about how to turn selling those slabs into a business.
We'll be chatting with the experts from Odd Wood Lumber, who will share their insights on:
The growing market for live edge slabs and lumber: Why is this material trending, and what are the key factors driving demand?
Unlocking the profit potential: Learn the strategies and techniques used by Odd Wood Lumber to source, process, and sell live edge lumber at a premium.
From mill to market: Discover the steps involved in the live edge lumber journey, from selecting the right trees to reaching your target customers.
9 May 2023
Turning Logs Into Playgrounds With Urban Lumber
We are beyond excited to talk with Shaun Preston of @BaltimoreRecNParks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8QIrYvZcMZIIoJLf_OIUg) Camp Small and the City of Baltimore! Shaun turned his city's "stump dump" into a pitstop instead of a final destination for Baltimore's trees, and now he uses that wood to create city park benches, playgrounds, and even habitat structures for the Baltimore Zoo!!! This episode is a great example of someone taking the Urban Lumber Movement by the horns and using it to directly benefit their community with products that would have been destined for the landfill.
16 Mar 2023
Boost Your Business - An Online Ads Success Story
Find out what Matt Morgan did to make advertising work for his sawmill business and how it helped him leave his day job, buy a woodmizer sawmill, and succeed.
9 Feb 2023
The Surprising Pivot: What inspired Wasioja Wood to Swap Media for Milling?
Have you ever dreamt of leaving your current path and pursuing a completely different passion? In this episode, we're sippin' with Wasioja Wood, who took a surprising leap from the world of media into the exciting world of wood drying.
Join us as we get into:
The unexpected pivot: What sparked Wasioja's decision to trade the newsroom for the sawmill?
From headlines to sawdust: Explore the challenges and triumphs Wasioja faced in navigating a completely new industry.
Building a wood empire: Discover the secrets behind Wasioja's success in establishing a thriving wood-drying business in under a year!
25 Jan 2023
How To Quit Your Day Job And Start A Wood Business
Ever dreamt of ditching the cubicle for a life of sawdust and creativity? We're talking with Austin Keenan of Keenan Slab Works about how a chainsaw mill purchase ended with running a full-time wood drying, sawmill, and furniture business!
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