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The Woodpreneur Podcast

Acres of Timber
Woodworking
Entrepreneurship
Urban Wood
Social Media Marketing
Sustainability
Covid-19
Furniture Making
Lumber Industry
Custom Furniture
Sawmilling
Sawmills
Interior Design
Community Building
Custom Woodworking
Custom Cabinetry
Wood-Mizer
Business Growth
Reclaimed Wood
Woodworking Industry
Furniture Design

We cover the business and marketing side of the woodworking, sawmill, tree service, furniture making, Urban Wood, and woodworking industry. If you're a woodworker, sawmill owner, or any other entrepreneur and/or business owner in the wood industry, you need to check out this podcast.

Each week, we interview business owners, large-scale companies, entrepreneurs, makers, and designers while also of... more

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In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger sits down with Joshua Morvant of Revival Timberworks in Louisiana. Joshua shares how his journey through woodworking started with taking apart pawn shop guitars as a teenager, moved into... more

In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger welcomes back returning guest Mike McGarry of Urban Lumber in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. What started as a one-man pilot project to prove to three levels of government that diseased urb... more

In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger sits down with Ben Pierce, a sixth-generation family member at the Holt & Bugbee Company, one of the oldest hardwood lumber businesses in the United States. At 201 years old, Holt & Bugb... more

At 41 years old, with no woodworking background and tools made from hot-glued blocks of wood, Craig Hedges won a YouTube scholarship that changed the trajectory of his entire family's life.

In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer ... more

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Ben Pierce
Executive at Holt & Bugbee, a multi-generational hardwood lumber company
Holt & Bugbee
Episode: Ben Pierce, Holt & Bugbee Company
Craig Hedges
Owner of Goliath Hardwoods
Goliath Hardwoods
Episode: Craig Hedges, Goliath Hardwoods
Marty Parsons
Owner, Pennsylvania Wood-Mizer authorized service center
Wood-Mizer Pennsylvania
Episode: Marty Parsons, Wood-Mizer Pennsylvania
Bob Kloes
Co-owner, Kloes Specialty Hardwoods
Kloes Specialty Hardwoods
Episode: Bob Kloes & Matt Schmitz, Kloes Specialty Hardwoods
Matt Schmitz
Co-owner, Kloes Specialty Hardwoods
Kloes Specialty Hardwoods
Episode: Bob Kloes & Matt Schmitz, Kloes Specialty Hardwoods
Brian Presnell
Founder of Indy Urban Hardwoods
Indy Urban Hardwoods
Episode: Brian Presnell, Indy Urban Hardwood
Nick Hardrath
Founder of The Urban Craftsman
The Urban Craftsman
Episode: Nick Hardrath, The Urban Craftsman
Megan Offner
Founder of New York Heartwoods, coordinator of site-based wood projects
New York Heartwoods / Woodshed Consulting
Episode: Megan Offner, New York Heartwoods
Jesse LaSon
Vice President of Sales, Rossi Group
Rossi Group
Episode: Jesse LaSon, Rossi Group

Host

Jennifer Alger
Host of The Woodpreneur Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Horrible podcast production

    The content could be great but the audio balancing throughout each episode is horrible. The recording levels between the host, guest and ads are all over the place and will either blow your speakers or eardrums. He will drop an ad in at the end of a question before the guest answers which totally disrupts the flow of the podcast. I under stand ads but place them where it does not distract from the content. Also if are a marketing expert learn how to produce a quality podcast with consistent reco... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    54Dan54
    United States2 years ago
  • Waste of Time

    There are some decent guests on this podcast, but the host is terrible. He gives ridiculous advice, thinks he is a social media mogul, and annoyingly says "for sure" constantly.

    As a Millwork business owner trying to learn more, this podcast is a complete waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kalifornia Cowboy
    United States2 years ago
  • Such valuable insights!

    I love listening to the conversations Steve has on this podcast. This is a really valuable resource for everyone in the woodworking industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Fejfar
    United States2 years ago
  • Great, another middle man

    These guys reached out to me trying to sell some sleazy lead generation program. The LAST thing this industry needs are more half-baked business coaches, gurus, and charlatans. Get a real job.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    the burning inch
    United States3 years ago
  • Great resource.

    A truly helpful resource for the world of woodworking business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stud58bp
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners repeatedly note high-quality guests and practical wood-industry insights.
Many praise motivation and actionable business tactics for wood businesses.
Audio quality and ad placements receive mixed feedback, with some improvements needed.

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Marty Parsons, Wood-Mizer Pennsylvania
Q: How did you first become involved with Wood-Mizer Pennsylvania and what was the early relationship like?
Marty describes a family-led path from buying an older sawmill to becoming an authorized Wood-Mizer sales and service center, with initial training and a commission-based model that eventually grew into a full-fledged operation.
Nick Hardrath, The Urban Craftsman
Q: How do you approach marketing and education around Urban Wood to customers and the public?
Marketing relies on social media storytelling, sharing process narratives and material backstories, plus hosting demos and public events to educate people about Urban Wood and its unique qualities.
Nick Hardrath, The Urban Craftsman
Q: What were the biggest management and automation challenges you face in running the business?
Automating finances and shop maintenance stands out as key areas; integrating point-of-sale with accounting systems has made bookkeeping easier, while ongoing maintenance and scheduling automation could further reduce hands-on management time.
Nick Hardrath, The Urban Craftsman
Q: How did you handle the move from manual, smaller tools to more industrial equipment and automation?
The shift was gradual: starting with hobbyist tools, then gradually upgrading to larger, more capable machines; the critical piece was aligning tool capabilities with project variety to avoid production monotony while maintaining interest and quality.
Nick Hardrath, The Urban Craftsman
Q: What was the tipping point that made you able to say goodbye to corporate America and go full-time into this?
The pivot came as a gradual transition where the craft work began to fund equipment and shop expansion, turning the part-time setup into a sustainable full-time business as the shop and capabilities grew.

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What is The Woodpreneur Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on the business and marketing side of wood-related industries, featuring interviews with lumberyards, sawmills, urban wood enthusiasts, and furniture makers who share growth strategies, market pivots, and storytelling approaches to reach architects, designers, and customers. Episodes commonly cover family-owned operations, scaling through partnerships, niche product development, sustainable sourcing, and the intersection of craft with business systems. Noteworthy elements include a consistent emphasis on local sourcing, urban wood, and authentic brand storytelling, plus a willingness to showcase both traditional trades and modern marketing tactics. This mix makes it a practical listen for wood industry entrepreneurs seeking a... more

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Recent guests on The Woodpreneur Podcast include:

1. Ben Pierce
2. Craig Hedges
3. Marty Parsons
4. Bob Kloes
5. Matt Schmitz
6. Brian Presnell
7. Nick Hardrath
8. Megan Offner

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