Sawmill Business Podcast

In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger interviews Cody McKee of Mountain Milling Co. They discuss the company's evolution from a lawn care service to a sawmill operation specializing in Eastern Red Cedar. Cody shares insights into the challenges of running a family business, the operational bottlenecks they face, and the impact of market trends on their sales. The conversation highlights the unique properties of Eastern Red Cedar and its growing popularity in various applications, as well as the dynamics of working with family in a business setting. Cody McKee discusses the unique properties of Eastern Red Cedar, the challenges of distribution and business growth, and innovative solutions for waste management. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration within the industry and shares insights on navigating the debt trap in small business. The conversation concludes with a focus on the company's core values of kindness and service to customers. Takeaways Mountain Milling Co. start