Sawmill Business Podcast

In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger interviews Colin Davis of Tahoe Slab Furniture, an innovative woodworking business focused on salvaging waste wood to create beautiful products.  Colin shares his journey from a background in physics and engineering to the world of woodworking, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency challenges. The conversation explores the importance of networking, building customer relationships, and the unique challenges faced in the wood industry.  Colin also discusses his experiences in Europe, marketing strategies, and lessons learned from failures along the way, highlighting the excitement and challenges of entrepreneurial ventures in woodworking. Takeaways Colin's journey into woodworking began with a desire to solve real-world problems.Tahoe Slab Furniture focuses on salvaging waste wood to create useful products.Sustainability is a core value, but energy efficiency remains a challenge.Milling equipment choices significantly impact business