Sawmill Business Podcast

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “I really want to challenge my skills around joinery and hand tools, which is kind of funny because it's like going backwards, because I started to call power tools, but I've been getting really into it over the last six to nine months. “ -Alyssa Timmer Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Alyssa Timmer from at timberworks. In this episode, we delve into her journey from starting as a novice woodworker in 2020 to building a thriving business while working as a CPA and accounts payable manager. Alyssa’s venture into woodworking started innocently enough – with a need for furniture in her own home. What began as a personal project unfolded into AT TimberWorks, a woodworking business specialising in custom furniture, from charcuterie boards to larger pieces like desks and tables.  Listen now and get the whole story!

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “The only information you find typically online is made by marketers, or copywriters, or other types of professionals, but not the people actually doing the work. “ -Mark de Grasse 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 Mark de Grasse the president of Digital Marketer. Mark shared valuable insights into the world of digital marketing and how it can benefit small businesses, including those in the woodworking and lumber industry. Digital Marketer is a leading online digital marketing organization with a rich history of teaching digital marketing strategies. They have trained over 120,000 marketers, agencies, and small business owners, making them a powerhouse in the industry. During our conversation with Mark, he highlighted t

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “One of the things that I do with clients is I kind of tell them that it's okay to be yourself, I actually don't want you to be anybody else, I want you to be the type of person that shows up authentically.” -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. In this episode i’m going to be diving into the world of personal branding in the competitive home service and woodworking industry. It's all about thriving, not just blending in. Many woodworkers are naturally humble, but in today's digital age, putting yourself out there is essential. In this blog post, I'll explain what it means to put yourself out there, why it's crucial, and how to embrace the idea of standing out. Steve Larosiliere's insights provide a roadmap for your woodworking business's growth and prosperity. By following these steps, you'll be on your way to attracting and serving the right

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “ I was listening to the woodpreneur podcast, and that actually motivated me to do a lot of things, including rebranding, and growing and being becoming a business owner, using the skills that I have” -Donny Hinds Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Donny Hinds from Salem Wood Co. Donnie started as a woodworking hobbyist and transformed his passion into a thriving business. In this podcast, we'll delve into Donnie's inspiring journey, his experiences with personal branding, the WoodPreneur Mentorship Program, and his vision for the future. Listen now and get the whole story! “I think the biggest thing actually is group discussions wherein everybody's involved and you can learn through what other people are going through open and frank conversations. And, and, frankly, Steve to you leading it, and just being upf

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “we were running into issues where we couldn't find absolute success to the nth degree of businesses actually growing. We were doing everything that we could deliver. And then we found a need that we needed to help the small businesses, somehow, someway being able to provide automations and things doing the work that they couldn't do to get that last mile in place” -Robin Alex 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 Robin Alex the Co-founder of Go High Level, on a brand new episode of the Wood Printer Podcast. In this exclusive conversation, we dive deep into the transformative power of automation, the impact of a robust CRM system, and the essence of personalized customer interactions that foster business growth. “I do think

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “There's more than enough opportunities for everybody to eat,and so, again, go back to point number one is it forces you to level up, it forces it be better. And number two is like, it just makes the market bigger. “ -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. In this episode i’m going to discuss why competition is good for your wood, lumber, sawmill, and furniture business. In a world where many entrepreneurs fear competition, Steve sheds light on why it's not a bad thing at all. Let's explore the five compelling reasons why competition is a driving force for success in the woodworking industry. Steve Larosiliere's insights provide a roadmap for your woodworking business's growth and prosperity. By following these steps, you'll be on your way to attracting and serving the right clientele, ensuring the long-term success of your business. It's time

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “ I have to tell you that, honestly, the biggest thing that gets in your way is being able to be open to new ideas. Like you have to be open to new ideas. Because if you're not open to new ideas, then you're never going to grow. “ -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. In this episode i’m going to talk about the common challenges faced by woodworking entrepreneurs and share valuable insights on how to overcome them. If you're struggling to grow your woodworking or furniture business, this episode is a must-listen. Let's break down the key reasons many woodworkers face difficulties and the solutions that can help you unlock your business's true potential. Steve Larosiliere's insights provide a roadmap for your woodworking business's growth and prosperity. By following these steps, you'll be on your way to attracting and serving the right clientel

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “I sort of started enjoying sharing stuff on Instagram. And that's where a lot of my business was coming from. Yeah, but I have always had this itch to find the next hardest thing every time. As soon as I've done something, I don't have a ton of interest in doing it again” -Nick Sawyer Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Nick Sawyer from Sawyer Design. In this episode, we delve into Nick's journey as a custom furniture maker and content creator on YouTube. Nick shares his passion for one-of-a-kind pieces, the power of storytelling, and his plans for the future of his brand. Listen now and get the whole story! “I was able to build like this sculptural piece and really take the story of his life that his dad gave me and build a piece where every part of it was some representation of that story. Yeah. And something ju

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “I figured the tool companies tell you how much a tool costs and, you know, mills and kilns and, you know, you know, whether it's festivals, you can see, so I'm just gonna pull back the curtain, and I'm just gonna let you know. And I'm doing my best to just give you as much information as possible, nothing to hide, just so that it's just so much easier when you get on the phone with either myself, or one of our growth advisors, or you're talking to one of our growth specialists about the business,” -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. In this episode I want to discuss how you can work with me and Builder Growth IO to take your wood business to the next level. If you've been wondering about our offerings and pricing, I'm here to provide you with all the details. Transparency is key, and I want you to have all the information you need to make an inform

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “Event planning framework is to help you get a bunch of leads and a bunch of sales and increase brand awareness about your business in a short period of time. “ -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. In this episode we're diving into a valuable strategy that could transform your wood, lumber, or furniture business - the art of hosting events. I'm Steve Larosiliere, the founder of Builder Growth, where we specialize in helping wood-based businesses scale from six to seven figures. In this blog, I want to share a snippet of the training I provide to my clients on how to leverage events to grow sales and increase brand awareness. It's a powerful strategy that's worked wonders for businesses, with some raking in substantial revenue - from $15,000 to an impressive $60,000 in a single day. Steve Larosiliere's insights provide a roadmap for your woodwo

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “Event planning framework is to help you get a bunch of leads and a bunch of sales and increase brand awareness about your business in a short period of time. “ -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. In this episode we're diving into a valuable strategy that could transform your wood, lumber, or furniture business - the art of hosting events. I'm Steve Larosiliere, the founder of Builder Growth, where we specialize in helping wood-based businesses scale from six to seven figures. In this blog, I want to share a snippet of the training I provide to my clients on how to leverage events to grow sales and increase brand awareness. It's a powerful strategy that's worked wonders for businesses, with some raking in substantial revenue - from $15,000 to an impressive $60,000 in a single day. Steve Larosiliere's insights provide a roadmap for your woodworkin

Access our training - $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “ I just saw other people making money in other ways rather than just, you know, busting their butt trying to build every day. And I was like, man, let me let me try to see if I can do this.” -Jared Foster Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Jared Foster from Jpaulthecarpenter. Jared's journey from the music industry to becoming a skilled woodworker and successful business owner is nothing short of inspiring. Let's dive into his remarkable story. Jared's journey into the world of woodworking started in an unconventional way. He moved to Atlanta and spent a year and a half on tour with a music artist. However, the constant travel and living out of a suitcase took its toll. Jared knew he needed a change. He decided to leave the music scene behind and embrace a new path. Once off the road, Jared's journey into woodwork

Access our training -  $200K and 300 Leads in 15 Days for Woodpreneurs here: https://go.buildergrowth.io/optin-wms “I love power tools. So I wrote back and I said, you all need to prioritize marketing and sales. The first thing in the morning, take one to two hours a day. Your first job in running your business is marketing and sales and getting attention. “ -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, we discuss about the ultimate resource for all things related to the lumber, woodworking, hardwood flooring, and sawmill industries. I'm your host, Steve, from Acres of Timber. In this episode, we'll dive into the importance of taking action and putting aside excuses when it comes to achieving your business goals. I was inspired to discuss this topic during a recent challenge I hosted within my community. So, let's get started! Now is the time to listen and hear the whole story! Excuses and Challenges: I recently noticed a trend among participants in a 10k chal

“you need a certain level of organizational skills you need. You need to have some clarity as to, start and finishing projects, being disciplined and knowing how to if you Oh, my God, if you've managed people this is like this is one of the best things that you can do is to start your own business” -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, we discuss about quitting your job to go full-time with your wooden lumber business. I'm Steve Larosiliere, your host, and I'm also the President and Founder of Builder Growth IO. We specialize in helping wood, lumber, furniture, and millwork companies scale their businesses through effective marketing systems. Over the years, I've had the privilege of mentoring and coaching several woodpreneurs, assisting about eight of them in making the leap from the corporate world to full-time wood-based entrepreneurship. Today, I'm thrilled to share insights and strategies on how to transition from your day job to living your passion as a

“ 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

“ 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

“Specialization is the path to becoming an authority and a leader in your field. So pick an industry, a niche or product set, either based around what your market needs or your tools. And make sure that it aligns with your passions and skills. So that when people think about whether it's renovation or cabinetry or, or new home builds, or you know tables, like they literally just think of you” -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. In this episode i’m going to discuss about 10 Proven Strategies to Grow Your Wood or Lumber Business,  If you're a woodworker looking to take your business to the next level, you're in the right spot. But before we dive in, make sure to subscribe to the channel you're listening or watching from.  Steve Larosiliere's insights provide a roadmap for your woodworking business's growth and prosperity. By following these steps, you'll be on your way to attracting and serving the right clientele, ensuring the long-term success of your business.

“It was like a goodwill I wanted to help people get some big milestones in their life and their business, you know, and I'm glad it was perfect. I'm glad that it was able to help you at a time when you need it” -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, we have a remarkable success story to share with you. Meet Brandon from BC Woodworks, who took on a 15-day challenge that completely transformed his business and set him on a path to success he'd never imagined. So, grab your favorite coffee or tea, and let's dive into Brandon's journey. Now is the time to listen and hear the whole story! “I just like to get things done quickly. So 15 Day Challenge, knock it out real quick and see what happens. But like I said, What do you got to lose? You got to try new things if you want to grow? “ -Brandon Cord Background and Beginnings Before we jump into the challenge, let's get to know Brandon a bit. Brandon started his woodworking journey at a young age, w

“It just felt like I was sitting on a powder keg, just apply a little bit of sales and some operations and, and watching it grow.” -Jim Becker Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Jim Becker the driving force behind Creative Log and Lumber, a full-service urban lumber company located in Southeast Wisconsin. Jim's story is one of transformation, from a career in aerospace and hydraulics manufacturing to becoming a passionate advocate for sustainable woodworking and the preservation of urban trees.  Jim's journey began in the world of manufacturing, where he spent 12 years working primarily in aerospace and hydraulics component manufacturing. Although he excelled in this field, it wasn't his true passion. Then came a furlough from his company due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was the catalyst for change. Jim's journey into the world of urban lumber started with a simple kitchen renovation project during the pandemic. He stumbled upon

“I think part of what I wanted to do with this was to help show people what was possible. Yeah. And I think like, I think I told you this, or you found out that this is literally one strategy. Like this is just one strategy to get you to where you need to be. “ -Steve Larosiliere Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, we have a remarkable success story to share with you. Leanne Maximilian, co-owner of a furniture company in Dallas, Texas, recently participated in our 10k in 15 Day Challenge sprint. Despite facing some personal challenges, she achieved incredible results, making it one of her best months ever. In this episode, we'll dive into Leanne's journey and discover the strategies that propelled her business forward. Now is the time to listen and hear the whole story! “ It's such a huge part of our business, like, there's no way to forget about it. Especially if you want to make what we love. Right, the pieces that we love, we need to find the right clients for that. So