Sawmill Business Podcast

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Corey Tighe, owner of CT Woodwork, as he shares his journey of starting a woodworking business and teaching woodworking classes. He began working full-time in 2019 and has since grown his business by offering a variety of services, including custom furniture, built-ins, and classes. Corey finds teaching to be the most rewarding aspect of his business and has fostered a positive, collaborative community in his shop. He emphasizes the importance of word-of-mouth referrals and has recently started using Google Ads to promote his classes. Corey’s future plans include expanding his services to offer lumber milling and promoting his business on Instagram. Takeaways Starting a woodworking business requires bold moves and finding ways to balance different income streams.Teaching woodworking classes can be both rewarding and profitable.Word-of-mouth referrals and local connections are essential for growing a woodworking business.Expanding services, such as lumber m