Sawmill Business Podcast

In this episode, host Jennifer Alger explores urban wood utilization with Rick Siewert from Wood From the Hood. Rick shares how his business started from a simple dare and grew into a successful enterprise focused on sustainability and innovation in woodworking. The conversation covers industry challenges, the importance of standards and certification, networking within the urban wood community, and exciting future developments in the field. Key Takeaways: Urban wood utilization offers significant environmental benefits by repurposing trees that would otherwise become wasteBuilding standards and certification systems are essential for establishing credibility in emerging industriesCollaboration and networking are crucial for overcoming challenges in niche marketsSustainable business models can emerge from unconventional beginnings and creative problem-solvingThe urban wood industry has promising growth potential with exciting developments on the horizon Chapters:  00:00 Introduction to Urban Wood Utiliz