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North Fulton Business RadioJim Miller, CEO & Co-Founder, DutchCrafters Amish FurnitureJim Miller, CEO & Co-Founder, DutchCrafters Amish Furniture (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 621) On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, Jim Miller, CEO and Co-Founder of DutchCrafters Furniture, joined host John Ray to discuss what makes DutchCrafters an industry disruptor, how they got started, what it was like to sell custom Amish furniture on […] The post Jim Miller, CEO & Co-Founder, DutchCrafters Amish Furniture appeared first on Business RadioX ®.2023-03-1329 min
North Fulton Business RadioJim Miller, CEO & Co-Founder, DutchCrafters Amish FurnitureJim Miller, CEO & Co-Founder, DutchCrafters Amish Furniture (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 621) On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, Jim Miller, CEO and Co-Founder of DutchCrafters Furniture, joined host John Ray to discuss what makes DutchCrafters an industry disruptor, how they got started, what it was like to sell custom Amish furniture on […] The post Jim Miller, CEO & Co-Founder, DutchCrafters Amish Furniture appeared first on Business RadioX ®.2023-03-1329 min
Sarasota StoriesPart 2: An Amish Internet Company? Yes, You Heard That Right! - with Jim Miller Founder/CEO of JMX Brands(This is part 2 of a 2 part series)"The Amish"If you're like me I visualize bearded men, white hats, plain clothing, women in ankle-length dresses with white bonnets, riding bicycles, or driving a horse-drawn carriage.I also think furniture: sturdy, country-style furniture built to last generations.I didn't know until recently is there is a fascinating Internet-based company right here in Sarasota that helps over 120 Amish craftsmen sell their furniture all around the world.I'm very pleased to welcome Jim Miller, Founder & CEO of JMX Brands today.In...2023-01-1927 min
Sarasota StoriesPart 1: An Amish Internet Company? Yes, You Heard That Right - with Jim Miller Founder/CEO of JMX Brands(This is part 1 of a 2-part series)"The Amish"If you're like me you visualize bearded men, white hats, plain clothing, women in ankle-length dresses with white bonnets, riding bicycles, or driving a horse-drawn carriage.I also think furniture: sturdy, country-style furniture built to last generations.But what I didn't know until recently is that there is a fascinating Internet-based company right here in Sarasota that helps over 120 Amish craftsmen sell their furniture all around the world.I'm very pleased to welcome today Jim Miller, Founder & CEO of JMX Br...2023-01-1722 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastIs Amish Furniture Worth the Price?What does Amish furniture cost? Is the value worth the price? With the high price tag on Amish furniture, we understand why you'd have these questions about Amish made furniture. And in the final episode of Season 1 of the Amish Furniture Podcast, brought to you by https://www.dutchcrafters.com/, we address them with the help of some new and old friends.
In this episode, Beth and Milca welcome back Shannon and Jim to help answer this question. Then they're joined by Kari-Jo, Marina, and Debra, who all contribute their thoughts and stories on the value of A...2021-02-1729 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 10: Is Amish Furniture Worth the Price?What does Amish furniture cost? Is the value worth the price? With the high price tag on Amish furniture, we understand why you’d have these questions about Amish made furniture. And in the final episode of Season 1 of the Amish Furniture Podcast, brought to you by DutchCrafters, we address them with the help of some new and old friends. In this episode, Beth and Milca welcome back Shannon and Jim to help answer this question.… Ep. 10: Is Amish Furniture Worth the Price?2021-02-1729 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 10: Is Amish Furniture Worth the Price?What does Amish furniture cost? Is the value worth the price? With the high price tag on Amish furniture, we understand why you’d have these questions about Amish made furniture. And in the final episode of Season 1 of the Amish Furniture Podcast, brought to you by DutchCrafters, we address them with the help of some new and old friends. In this episode, Beth and Milca welcome back Shannon and Jim to help answer this question.… Ep. 10: Is Amish Furniture Worth the Price?
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The Amish Furniture PodcastMeet the Amish Woodworker: Joe SchwartzIn a first for our podcast, we're joined today by an Amish woodworker: Joe Schwartz. Schwartz lives in Indiana where he owns and manages his small furniture woodshop with the help of his wife Ruby, three sons, and two daughters. His shop makes all the living room furniture in the Star Mill Furniture Collection on DutchCrafters: https://www.dutchcrafters.com/collection/1078/Star-Mill-Furniture-Collection
On the podcast, Joe tells us the story of how he got started in woodworking. Then, he discusses his kids' roles in the business and the shop's success. We also get into his favorite furniture d...2021-02-1019 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 9: Meet the Amish Woodworker: Joe SchwartzIn a first for our podcast, we’re joined today by an Amish woodworker: Joe Schwartz. Schwartz lives in Indiana where he owns and manages his small furniture woodshop with the help of his wife Ruby, three sons, and two daughters. His shop makes all the living room furniture in the Star Mill Furniture Collection here at DutchCrafters. On the podcast, Joe tells us the story of how he got started in woodworking. Then, he discusses… Ep. 9: Meet the Amish Woodworker: Joe Schwartz2021-02-1019 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 9: Meet the Amish Woodworker: Joe SchwartzIn a first for our podcast, we’re joined today by an Amish woodworker: Joe Schwartz. Schwartz lives in Indiana where he owns and manages his small furniture woodshop with the help of his wife Ruby, three sons, and two daughters. His shop makes all the living room furniture in the Star Mill Furniture Collection here at DutchCrafters. On the podcast, Joe tells us the story of how he got started in woodworking. Then, he discusses… Ep. 9: Meet the Amish Woodworker: Joe Schwartz
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The Amish Furniture PodcastBehind the Scenes at an Amish Furniture ShowWhere do Amish woodworkers go to sell their furniture? Believe it or not, just like other industries, a trade show! This week on The Amish Furniture Podcast, we'll hear all about the shows from two people who have attended these Amish furniture shows: Milca and Natalie.
Milca and Natalie fill you in on all the juicy details: the furniture, the conversation, and, of course, the tasty treats. Listen now for Natalie and Milca's favorite furniture at the shows and behind-the-scenes stories from their trips. We'll take you through what it's like to visit an Amish furniture market.2021-02-0324 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 8: Behind the Scenes at an Amish Furniture ShowWhere do Amish woodworkers go to sell their furniture? Believe it or not, just like other industries, a trade show! This week on The Amish Furniture Podcast, we’ll hear all about the shows from two people who have attended these Amish furniture shows: Milca and Natalie. Milca and Natalie will fill you in on all the juicy details: the furniture, the conversation, and, of course, the tasty treats. Listen now for Natalie and Milca’s favorite… Ep. 8: Behind the Scenes at an Amish Furniture Show
The post Ep. 8: Behind the Scenes at an Amish Furniture Show appear...2021-02-0224 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 8: Behind the Scenes at an Amish Furniture ShowWhere do Amish woodworkers go to sell their furniture? Believe it or not, just like other industries, a trade show! This week on The Amish Furniture Podcast, we’ll hear all about the shows from two people who have attended these Amish furniture shows: Milca and Natalie. Milca and Natalie will fill you in on all the juicy details: the furniture, the conversation, and, of course, the tasty treats. Listen now for Natalie and Milca’s favorite… Ep. 8: Behind the Scenes at an Amish Furniture Show2021-02-0224 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 7: Amish Businesses Beyond the Farm (with guest Dr. Steven Nolt)What makes Amish Businesses so successful? Why have Amish communities left farming for other businesses? And how did Amish entrepreneurs get started in woodworking? For help answering these questions, we turned to Dr. Steven Nolt of the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. The Amish have a long history of entrepreneurial pursuits. But it wasn’t until the 1980s that they started to leave farming behind and focus on alternative… Ep. 7: Amish Businesses Beyond the Farm (with guest Dr. Steven Nolt)2021-01-2731 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 7: Amish Businesses Beyond the Farm (with guest Dr. Steven Nolt)What makes Amish Businesses so successful? Why have Amish communities left farming for other businesses? And how did Amish entrepreneurs get started in woodworking? For help answering these questions, we turned to Dr. Steven Nolt of the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. The Amish have a long history of entrepreneurial pursuits. But it wasn’t until the 1980s that they started to leave farming behind and focus on alternative… Ep. 7: Amish Businesses Beyond the Farm (with guest Dr. Steven Nolt)
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The Amish Furniture PodcastAmish Businesses Beyond the Farm with Dr. Steven NoltWhat makes Amish Businesses so successful? Why have Amish communities left farming for other businesses? And how did Amish entrepreneurs get started in woodworking? For help answering these questions, we turned to Dr. Steven Nolt of the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania.
The Amish have a long history of entrepreneurial pursuits, but it wasn't until the 1980s that they started to leave farming behind and focus on alternative businesses. But now the failure rate of Amish businesses in their first 5 years is just 10% compared to 50% among small business startups nationally...2021-01-2731 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 6: How Amish Furniture is MadeBuying Amish furniture is very different from buying furniture in a big box store. There’s a lot more involved in the building of the furniture, and customers are offered a lot more options than what you’d find in store. Exactly how does it work? What goes into the building of Amish furniture that makes it so special? That’s what we’re covering on today’s episode: How Amish Furniture is Made. The Amish Furniture Building Process So,… Ep. 6: How Amish Furniture is Made2021-01-2000 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 6: How Amish Furniture is MadeBuying Amish furniture is very different from buying furniture in a big box store. There’s a lot more involved in the building of the furniture, and customers are offered a lot more options than what you’d find in store. Exactly how does it work? What goes into the building of Amish furniture that makes it so special? That’s what we’re covering on today’s episode: How Amish Furniture is Made. The Amish Furniture Building Process So,… Ep. 6: How Amish Furniture is Made
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The Amish Furniture PodcastHow Amish Furniture is MadeBuying Amish furniture is very different from buying furniture in a big box store. There’s a lot more involved in the building of the furniture, and customers are offered a lot more options than what you’d find in store. Exactly how does it work? What goes into the building of Amish furniture that makes it so special? That’s what we’re covering on today’s episode: How Amish Furniture is Made.
When you've decided on your options and finally place your order, that's when the Building Process begins! Typically when you buy Amish furniture online it n...2021-01-2020 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 5: Do Amish Women Work in Furniture Woodshops?The Amish Furniture Podcast is back! After a short holiday break, Beth and Milca return to bring you episode 5: Do Amish Women Work in Furniture Woodshops? There’s a lot of interest in this question, and we’re happy to tackle it in Episode 5. Though we can’t make generalizations about every family and community, in this episode Beth and Milca discuss the roles we’ve seen women play in the Amish Furniture world. You may be… Ep. 5: Do Amish Women Work in Furniture Woodshops?2021-01-1816 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 5: Do Amish Women Work in Furniture Woodshops?The Amish Furniture Podcast is back! After a short holiday break, Beth and Milca return to bring you episode 5: Do Amish Women Work in Furniture Woodshops? There’s a lot of interest in this question, and we’re happy to tackle it in Episode 5. Though we can’t make generalizations about every family and community, in this episode Beth and Milca discuss the roles we’ve seen women play in the Amish Furniture world. You may be… Ep. 5: Do Amish Women Work in Furniture Woodshops?
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The Amish Furniture PodcastDo Amish Women Work in Furniture Woodshops?The Amish Furniture Podcast is back! After a short holiday break, Beth and Milca return to bring you episode 5: Do Amish Women Work in Furniture Woodshops?
There's a lot of interest in this question, and we're happy to tackle it in Episode 5. Though we can't make generalizations about every family and community, in this episode Beth and Milca discuss the roles we've seen women play in the Amish Furniture world. You may be surprised by some of the roles women play in Amish woodshops, ranging from office work to sanding table legs to running the whole operation...2021-01-1316 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastMini-Episode: The Amish Furniture Finishing ProcessHello, Amish furniture fans! This is Beth Rice, co-host of the Amish Furniture Podcast. We’ve enjoyed sharing all things Amish furniture with you. We’re taking a break right now to work on new episodes and enjoy the holidays, but we won’t make you wait long. In the meantime, here’s a mini-episode about how Amish furniture is finished. We’ll be back in the New Year with new full-length episodes. Thank you for listening and happy holidays! Finishing… Mini-Episode: The Amish Furniture Finishing Process
The post Mini-Episode: The Amish Furniture Finishing Process appeared first on DutchCrafte...2020-12-1600 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastMini-Episode: The Amish Furniture Finishing ProcessHello, Amish furniture fans! This is Beth Rice, co-host of the Amish Furniture Podcast. We’ve enjoyed sharing all things Amish furniture with you. We’re taking a break right now to work on new episodes and enjoy the holidays, but we won’t make you wait long. In the meantime, here’s a mini-episode about how Amish furniture is finished. We’ll be back in the New Year with new full-length episodes. Thank you for listening and happy holidays! Finishing… Mini-Episode: The Amish Furniture Finishing Process2020-12-1600 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastThe Amish Furniture Finishing Process (Mini-Episode)Hello, Amish furniture fans! This is Beth Rice, co-host of the Amish Furniture Podcast. We’ve enjoyed sharing all things Amish furniture with you. We’re taking a break right now to work on new episodes and enjoy the holidays, but we won’t make you wait long. In the meantime, here’s a mini-episode about how Amish furniture is finished. We’ll be back in the New Year with new full-length episodes. Thank you for listening and happy holidays!
It's been said that the Finish "makes or breaks" a furniture design. And it's often true! This is an epis...2020-12-1609 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 4: Why I Started Selling Amish Furniture Online (with DutchCrafters CEO Jim Miller)Ever wondered how Amish Furniture came to be sold online? Well, in Episode 4 of the Amish furniture podcast, we’re here to bring that story. Beth and Milca invite on Jim Miller, one of the pioneers in bringing Amish furniture to the internet. Jim is CEO of DutchCrafters, the largest Amish furniture store online, at dutchcrafters.com. Selling Amish Furniture Online Jim and his business partner Miao didn’t set out to create an Amish furniture business, but… Ep. 4: Why I Started Selling Amish Furniture Online (with DutchCrafters CEO Jim Miller)
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The Amish Furniture Podcast"Why I Started Selling Amish Furniture Online," with DutchCrafters CEO Jim MillerEver wondered how Amish Furniture came to be sold online? Well, in Episode 4 of the Amish furniture podcast, we're here to bring that story. Beth and Milca invite on Jim Miller, one of the pioneers in bringing Amish furniture to the internet. Jim is CEO of DutchCrafters, the largest Amish furniture store online, at dutchcrafters.com.
The conversation begins with the early days, driving through Pennsylvania to meet woodworkers in 2003. But it carries through the twists and turns of the ensuing 17 years and right up to today, as Jim reveals what it's like behind the scenes as h...2020-11-1842 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 4: Why I Started Selling Amish Furniture Online (with DutchCrafters CEO Jim Miller)Ever wondered how Amish Furniture came to be sold online? Well, in Episode 4 of the Amish furniture podcast, we’re here to bring that story. Beth and Milca invite on Jim Miller, one of the pioneers in bringing Amish furniture to the internet. Jim is CEO of DutchCrafters, the largest Amish furniture store online, at dutchcrafters.com. Selling Amish Furniture Online Jim and his business partner Miao didn’t set out to create an Amish furniture business, but… Ep. 4: Why I Started Selling Amish Furniture Online (with DutchCrafters CEO Jim Miller)2020-11-1842 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 3: Insider Tips: Shopping for Amish FurnitureEver wondered whether you’re asking the right questions? Whether you’re being taken advantage of by a manipulative salesperson? With Amish furniture, you no longer have to stay in the dark because we’re giving you the insider perspective on shopping for Amish furniture. In Episode 3 of The Amish Furniture Podcast, Milca and Beth welcome Shannon to the show. Shannon is a Furniture Specialist at DutchCrafters, where she helps shoppers custom order Amish Furniture every day.… Ep. 3: Insider Tips: Shopping for Amish Furniture
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The Amish Furniture PodcastInsider Tips: Shopping for Amish FurnitureEver wondered whether you're asking the right questions? Whether you're being taken advantage of by a manipulative salesperson? With Amish furniture, you no longer have to stay in the dark because we're giving you the insider perspective on shopping for Amish furniture. In Episode 3 of The Amish Furniture Podcast, Milca and Beth welcome Shannon to the show. Shannon is a Furniture Specialist at DutchCrafters, where she helps shoppers custom order Amish Furniture every day.
These Insider Tips include recommendations on ordering stain samples, how to approach customizing, and the value of doing your own research. A simple G...2020-11-0432 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 3: Insider Tips: Shopping for Amish FurnitureEver wondered whether you’re asking the right questions? Whether you’re being taken advantage of by a manipulative salesperson? With Amish furniture, you no longer have to stay in the dark because we’re giving you the insider perspective on shopping for Amish furniture. In Episode 3 of The Amish Furniture Podcast, Milca and Beth welcome Shannon to the show. Shannon is a Furniture Specialist at DutchCrafters, where she helps shoppers custom order Amish Furniture every day.… Ep. 3: Insider Tips: Shopping for Amish Furniture2020-11-0432 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 2: Stories from the Wood ShopIn Episode 2 of the Amish Furniture podcast, Stories from the Wood Shop, Milca and Beth invite DutchCrafters employees into the podcast to tell stories from their experiences with Amish woodworkers. From a 4-course breakfast to a buggy ride through the ice cream drive-thru, here are 6 funny, surprising, and sweet stories from Amish country that might teach you a thing or two along the way. Themes of the Stories from the Wood Shop Stories… Ep. 2: Stories from the Wood Shop2020-10-2134 minThe Amish Furniture PodcastEp. 2: Stories from the Wood ShopIn Episode 2 of the Amish Furniture podcast, Stories from the Wood Shop, Milca and Beth invite DutchCrafters employees into the podcast to tell stories from their experiences with Amish woodworkers. From a 4-course breakfast to a buggy ride through the ice cream drive-thru, here are 6 funny, surprising, and sweet stories from Amish country that might teach you a thing or two along the way. Themes of the Stories from the Wood Shop Stories… Ep. 2: Stories from the Wood Shop
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The Amish Furniture PodcastStories from the Wood ShopIn Episode 2 of the Amish Furniture podcast, Milca and Beth invite DutchCrafters employees into the podcast to tell stories from their experiences with Amish woodworkers. From a 4-course breakfast to a buggy ride through the ice cream drive-thru, here are 6 funny, surprising, and sweet stories from Amish country that might teach you a thing or two along the way.
Visit https://amishamerica.com/ for "a wealth of information about the Amish," as Beth describes it in this podcast. Or, for more details about Amish furniture specifically, take a look at the Timber to Table blog: https://www.d...2020-10-2134 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastTop 5 Misconceptions About Amish FurnitureIn Episode 1 of the Amish Furniture podcast, Milca and Beth list The Top 5 Misconceptions About Amish Furniture. This inaugural episode reveals the truth about these misconceptions, which Milca and Beth have learned while working at DutchCrafters Amish Furniture. Whatever your experience with Amish furniture, and wherever you shop, we hope we can help you learn something new about Amish furniture.
Misconception 4 concerns plywood in Amish furniture and the challenges caused by humidity. Learn more about these topics at https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/why-plywood-is-used-in-solid-wood-furniture/ and https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/care-solid-wood-furniture/. You can also gain some additional inf...2020-10-0726 min
The Amish Furniture PodcastComing Soon: The Amish Furniture PodcastWelcome to The Amish Furniture Podcast, a mini-series for the Amish furniture fan. Whether you're actively shopping for furniture, have Amish made furniture in your home, or are simply curious about the Amish, this is the podcast for you.
We'll bring you behind-the-scenes stories about what it's like to work with the Amish, tips about shopping for Amish furniture, and much more. Hosts Beth and Milca bring experience from their work at DutchCrafters, the largest Amish furniture website. Subscribe and stay tuned for Episode 1.
This podcast is produced by DutchCrafters Amish Furniture. 2020-09-1101 min