In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Derek Wyman from Cali Hardwoods. Derek shares his background in the lumber industry and the evolution of his family business. He discusses the unique wood species found in Northern California and the challenges of transitioning from custom furniture to lumber sales. Derek also talks about starting a retail lumber store and the partnerships he has formed. He highlights the underutilized wood resources in California and seeks advice on e-commerce and marketing strategies. The conversation concludes with a discussion on building a community and offering exclusive deals to customers.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:01 California Hardwoods and Unique Wood Species
06:30 Transition from Furniture to Lumber Sales
09:29 Challenges of Custom Furniture
10:28 Starting a Lumber Store Retail
19:26 Underutilized Wood Resources
21:22 Marketing and Business Advice
26:15 Building a Community and Exclusive Offers
28:12 Conclusion
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