Sawmill Business Podcast

In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger interviews Kevin Scheimreif, the owner of Steel and Grain. Kevin shares his journey from woodworking as a child to establishing his own custom furniture business. He discusses the challenges he faced in pricing, sourcing materials, and navigating the woodworking industry. Kevin emphasizes the importance of creativity in his work, particularly in combining wood and steel, and shares insights on marketing strategies and customer engagement. The conversation also touches on current design trends in woodworking and the future of his business. Key Takeaways He transitioned from construction to custom furniture designCombining wood and steel has become his signature styleSourcing materials locally has been beneficial for his businessBuilding relationships with clients is key to successKevin's business has been full-time since 2014 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kevin Scheimreif and His Journey 05:22 Crafting with Wood and Metal 10:52 Navigatin