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Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson175 _ Trade Discounts _Building YOUR Furniture Brand with Paula King co-owner of Rexhill StudioSpecial Podcast Deal - use code - Ethan10 - at checkout for 10% off the full bitsbits.com websiteWelcome to Building YOUR Furniture Brand, a special edition episode of Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson.On this episode, we talk about Trade Discounts - the type of percentage off you can give, how to judge if a designer is eligible for a discount, when to collect official to the trade paperwork, and more.This episode guest is Paula King, co-owner and designer at Rexhill Studio.If you want to hear mor...2024-07-2607 minBuilding a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson175 _ Building YOUR Furniture Brand with Paul Mencel owner of Philadelphia Table Company and dreamandbuild.comSpecial Podcast Deal - use code - Ethan10 - at checkout for 10% off the full bitsbits.com websiteWelcome to Building YOUR Furniture Brand, a special edition episode of Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson.On this episode, we talk about the good and bad of buying real estate to run your Furniture Business out of. This episode guest is Paul Mencel Owner of Philadelphia Table Company and dreamandbuild.com. If you want to hear more about Paul and Philadelphia Table Company - Check out the show archives - episode 89M...2024-07-1709 minBuilding a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson146 _ Hunter Hedenberg of Oak & MainSpecial Podcast Deal - ONLY $1.49 for an entire year of Woodworkers Guild of America Premium Membership - go.wwgoa.com/ethan/ When you start your furniture company, it can take a few years to learn how you want to run it, the type of furniture you want to make and the type of furniture that makes you money.Hunter is going through that process right now. Getting a better understanding of her business as she gets a better understanding of the industry in general. But instead of it being a scary time, she is taking the...2023-12-2729 minBuilding a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson145 _ Building on the Bad with Mike Anderson of Anderson WoodworkingSpecial Podcast Deal - ONLY $1.49 for an entire year of Woodworkers Guild of America Premium Membership - go.wwgoa.com/ethan/ This episode is with Mike Anderson. Owner of Anderson Woodworking. If you want to hear the full story behind how Anderson Woodworking got started - Check out the show archives - episode 144Sometimes the skills you learn on the journey are even more important than the outcome of that journey. Mike learned this on an incredibly frustrating stain project that just wouldn’t turn out right. But instead of just tossing it up as a...2023-12-2506 minBuilding a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson144 _ Mike Anderson of Anderson WoodworkingSpecial Podcast Deal - ONLY $1.49 for an entire year of Woodworkers Guild of America Premium Membership - go.wwgoa.com/ethan/ For some, their furniture business isn’t their only job. Even though they put full time hours into it they still, for any number of reasons, keep their day job. Mike is in this exact position. He loves his furniture company, but he also loves his other job. So there is a balance that needs to be struck between his 2 jobs, his family needs, and his own need to not burn himself out.Foll...2023-12-2030 minBuilding a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson143 _ Building on the Bad with Richie Duncan of KODAMASpecial Podcast Deal - ONLY $1.49 for an entire year of Woodworkers Guild of America Premium Membership - go.wwgoa.com/ethan/ This episode is with Richie Duncan, owner of Kodama. If you want to hear the full story behind how KODAMA got started, check out the show archives - episode 142We all know the importance of having a contract, but few people actually use one when running their business. Or, they have one, but don’t put the time or effort in to make that contract strong enough to stand up to demands put on it.2023-12-1806 minBuilding a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson142 _ Richie Duncan of KodamaSpecial Podcast Deal - ONLY $1.49 for an entire year of Woodworkers Guild of America Premium Membership - go.wwgoa.com/ethan/ Richie didn’t start out wanting to invent a new kind of furniture, but through a mix of his love for design, engineering background, adventurous travel, and good old gravity, he did just that. But there is a big leap from coming up with a new idea and being able to successfully manufacture and sell it.So for the last 10 years, Richie has been building and refining and learning to understand the ins and outs...2023-12-1332 minBuilding a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson141 _ Building on the Bad with Tim Holland of TH Custom WoodworkSpecial Podcast Deal - ONLY $1.49 for an entire year of Woodworkers Guild of America Premium Membership - go.wwgoa.com/ethan/ This episode is with Tim Holland, owner of TH Custom Woodwork. If you want to hear the full story behind how TH Custom Woodwork got started - Check out the show archives - episode 140We all forget measurements, we all struggle with deadlines - but when both of those come into play at once, it can be an unforgiving situation. Couple that with realizing you missed a measurement once a piece is already installed i...2023-12-1105 minBuilding a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson140 _ Tim Holland of TH Custom WoodworkSpecial Podcast Deal - ONLY $1.49 for an entire year of Woodworkers Guild of America Premium Membership - go.wwgoa.com/ethan/ Back in 2013, when Tim started selling furniture, it was just something to do for family and friends. But as his skills grew, so did the demand for his work. And now, what started as a fun side business has been his full time job for years.But as client projects grow, so does the demand on one's time, and as a one person shop, a family man, and someone who rarely says no to p...2023-12-0629 min
Just Jossin' AroundIt’s Giving Mid… (ft. Ethan Abramson, Nick K, and Ben Weber)In this episode of Just Jossin’ Around, we have local comedians and close friends Ben Weber, Ethan Abramson, and Nick K in the studio reviewing limited edition candy! Spoiler Alert. Very little reviewing takes place, but a lot of laughs are shared between the group. Listen and laugh alongside this chaotic group and be sure to keep an eye out for these Midwest comics in a city near you!Direct message me on Instagram @justjossinaround and prepare to have your questions answered by some of Midwest’s best comedians! We often...2023-10-131h 11Just Jossin' Around85¢ Blizzards and Awkward Silences (ft. Ethan Abramson)Joslyne DeBonis sits down with comedian and friend, Ethan Abramson, to discuss their experiences performing stand-up, delivering to a Midwest audience, and the constant challenge to find the right balance between funny and offensive. Their conversation veers off into unexpected territories, such as the lengths it would take to eat chalk, debating the existence of Big Foot, and whether the word “slay” should be a part of our everyday vocabulary.Find Ethan on social @ethan_abramsonSupport live and local comedy! For information on live comedy events in the Omah...2023-04-141h 01
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonEngineering a Furniture Business with Colton Rosman of Bearded Moose Woodworking
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The last 2 years have been a learning experience for Colton. Like any new business, you have ideas of what you want to do but once the business becomes a reality, those ideas need to change with the reality of your day to day experiences.
But Colton has been able to adapt his ideas and develop new ones, and with the help of...2022-11-2357 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonGenerational Wealth with Josh Scheutzow of A Carpenter's Son
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Josh has grown his business from an Etsy shop selling cutting boards to a furniture company with over 1.5 million a year in sales, 11 employees, and a long list of impressive clients. He has done this all, by not losing his perspective. On, yes, his business as whole, but also on the parts that make up that whole; his employees, his customers, his impact on the community, and...2022-11-161h 00
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonDoing It Their Way with Rob and Anthony DiVito of IR Custom
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How did two brothers, who started out selling t shirts, move to now making furniture for customers all over the world, building out office spaces for major companies, and creating custom work for some of your favorite YouTube stars?
From stolen designs, to shipping nightmares, to getting mysteriously kicked off of Instagram with no warning, Rob and Anthony have been through it all...2022-11-0954 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonLearn From The Numbers with Joel Elwood of Elwood Design Co.
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If you want to get into the numbers of a furniture company, Joel is the person you want to talk to. Because he knows that yes, it is an artistic industry, but to stay in business you need to know your numbers inside and out. And that is exactly what he shares in this episode.
Every company is different, and Joel acknowledges that...2022-11-0257 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonAnother Side To Woodworking with Brent Jarvis of Clean Cut Woodworking
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What makes you money and what makes you happy, are 2 things that people are always trying to bring together. In this pursuit, you have to remember that sometimes what brings you happiness changes and sometimes what makes you money changes, and you have to be able to recognize and adapt to both to make sure you end up where you want to be.This process, is some...2022-10-2649 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonTeam Building Exercises with Leigh and Cliff Spencer of Alabama Sawyer
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Being a good team means working together. Figuring out your strengths and using them to balance out weaknesses. It sounds so easy, but the truth is it isn’t. It takes work, hard, hard work.
Leigh and Cliff have been working on that balance for years between their own skill sets and that of their employees. Finding a way to bring everyone togethe...2022-10-1256 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonFrom High School To High End Furniture with Dustin Keith of Dustin’s Woodshop LLC
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Now for context, Dustin is 20 years old. He started woodworking for the first time two years ago in a high school shop class. Now fast forward back to today - He has a 3600 sq ft shop, he makes and sells 6-8 dining room tables a month, and he is poised to take his company nationwide.
How, you may ask, did he do it? H...2022-09-2845 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonPart Time All The Time with Josh Bubeck of The Rustic Muse
Part Time All The Time with Josh Bubeck of The Rustic Muse
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Josh says that he runs his furniture business part time, and yes technically having another job makes the furniture side part time. But, if you talk with him about his love and dedication to the craft or look at his schedule and see how in demand his pieces are, you will q...2022-09-1447 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonArt Vs Furniture with Stefan Rurak of Stefan Rurak Studio
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If you ask Stefan about his furniture business, he will more than likely talk about the artistic side of the business. But with multiple employees, multiple shop locations, years under his belt and a solid name in this industry, he definitely has the business side down as well.
He, and by extension his company, walk that fine line between Art and fu...2022-08-3152 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonControlling Your Own Destiny with Brian Wildman of Wildman Design Co.
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As you will hear, Brian has been dipping his toe in the furniture industry for much of his adult life. He always had that drive to have his own furniture company, but he needed to put all the pieces in place before he made the jump.
Being a part of the industry for so long, he learned and understood what he wan...2022-08-2440 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonDesigning Balance with Jon & Deana Ketchum of New Collar Goods
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New Collar Goods was officially started in 2015, but the roots of Jon & Deana’ s company had been brewing for a long time before that. With their strong sense of design, they knew the kind of furniture they wanted to make. But, they also knew that to succeed in this industry, they needed to understand their customers and find the right balance between the furniture they wanted to make an...2022-08-1753 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonClient Forward with Matt Moore of Matt Moore Designs
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Matt officially started his company in 2010, but as you will hear, before that he had been involved in the building trades for literally his entire life. With his deep knowledge of the industry, Matt has dedicated his career to improving the builder/client relationship.
He has made it his mission to not only look the part of a client centric company but al...2022-08-1049 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonDesigning Your Own Business with Andrew Grehl of Designable
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Andrew is a builder, a fixer, a tinkerer. Ever since a young age, working with his father, he has had the desire to make things with his own hands.
He also has the spirit of an entrepreneur. Someone who embraces the opportunity to survive or fail based on the choices that they alone make.
Putting those two idea...2022-08-0346 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonKeep It Organized with Mike Jones Jr. of Mike Jones Made It
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Furniture making is, for the most part, centered in the creative world. But owning and successfully running a furniture company is very much rooted in the world of business. When you can navigate a way to blend the two worlds together, that is when you see the best results.
Mike is doing just that. Taking his past careers in business, and mixing in h...2022-07-2750 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonDo You Have The Time with Matt Morgan of M2 Lumber
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For some companies, there comes a point that it is no longer a question about, "Do we have the skills to build it" it becomes a question of, "Can we manage our time properly to build it".
As you will hear, Matt owns about 6 different full time companies and at the same time still continues to work at his day job. So...2022-07-2053 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonTrusting Yourself with Bud Farmer of Forrest Design Co
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Where does the line get drawn between you running the business and the business running you?
This is something that Bud struggled with, but also something that a lot of people struggle with - How to run your business successfully but also in a way that lets you actually enjoy it.
Over time Bud has developed his own...2022-07-1350 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonTaking It Personal with Pete Dettorre of Dettorre Furniture
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Pete is not new to the world of furniture. He has been selling his pieces since 2007. But even though he has a long history of being in the furniture business, it is the personal side of the business that means the most to him.
Over the years Pete has grown his building skills, alongside his person to person skills, to help him st...2022-07-0651 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonUnder Water Wood with Justin Ephraim of Reduxwood
Under Water Wood with Justin Ephraim of Reduxwood
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Over 25 years in the industry and Justin is still pushing forward. It is that drive, that passion, that need for more, that makes him so successful in what he does
From an unpaid apprenticeship to working with some of the top brands in the furniture world, his story has...2022-06-2951 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Safe Job with Erika Dupras of Rustic Charm Woodshop
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Sometimes you have to step away from your passion, to realize that it actually is your passion - and that is exactly what Erika did.
As you will hear, she started out with a love for building then went into an office job because it felt safer. I’m sure a lot of people can relate to that. But that safer optio...2022-06-2246 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson2 Year Plan with Drew and Valen Hanson of HansonMade Woodworking
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This show is dedicated to talking with people about building their furniture brand. It’s no secret, it’s right there in the title.
And for anyone who has ever tried to build a business they know that the start of it, putting the foundation of the business together, is a very important part of that process.
...2022-06-1548 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonWorking Hard and Smart with Luke Frisch of Hazel Burr Design Company
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On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Luke Frisch, owner of the La Crosse Wisconsin based furniture business Hazel Burr Design Company.
After years working on oil rigs, on the railroad, and playing football, it's pretty clear that Luke has never shied away from a day of hard work. But when he decided to start his own furniture company, he k...2022-06-0847 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonTime and Money with Tyreik Jackson of Are You A Fixer LLC
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Tyreik Jackson, owner of the NYC and Hudson Valley, NY based company Are You A Fixer LLC.
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Furniture Maker, Renovator, Family Man -Tyreik is all those things, but not always in that order.
When he decided to start his own company, after working in the Building trade for ov...2022-06-0156 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonWeaving Success with Ryan Feldthouse of Feldthouse Family Woodworks
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Ryan Feldthouse, owner of the Fresno, California-based furniture company Feldthouse Family Woodworks.
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Although Ryan’s primary business right now is cutting boards, as you will hear, this episode is far from only being about cutting boards. Ryan has spent basically his entire life in the building trade, which has left him well versed...2022-05-2556 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson1 Happy Year with D'ondra Howard of Workboots & Glasses
In this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with D'ondra Howard, owner of the Sacramento, California-based furniture company Workboots & Glasses.
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1 year in - Without a plan, without a background in furniture, without really any tools, that’s where D'ondra started her business.
So after 1 year, where is she now? Her company is strong, she has a growing l...2022-05-1852 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonGetting To Yes, By Saying No with Scott McKinnon of Urban Reclaimed
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Scott McKinnon, owner of the Oakville, Ontario based furniture company Urban Reclaimed.
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Scott has been in this industry for a while. Since the early 90’s he has been renovating homes, building furniture, being a TV personality, and basically involved in every part of the furniture business you can think of.
2022-05-1151 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonDon't Talk About It, Be About It with Nick Sawyer of Sawyer Design
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Nick Sawyer owner of the Portland, Oregon-based furniture company Sawyer Design.
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Not all those who wander are lost. This could easily sum up the beginning of Nick’s working life. He had the drive, he just didn’t know what that drive was pushing him towards.
With the help of a mentor, a new city, good experiences as well as hard ones, and a new...2022-05-0448 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonJoe Of All Trades with Joe Clark of Architectural Elements
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Joe Clark, owner of the Bellingham, Washington based company Architectural Elements.
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As you will hear, before Joe started his company he tested a lot of different waters to find what was right for him. His path was a winding one, full of good and bad experiences which shaped what his company would become.
Today, his company employs over 50 people and produces projects for some...2022-04-2747 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonIn the Grain with Scot Gotcher of Clever Grain
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Scot Gotcher, owner of the Southern Oregon based furniture company Clever Grain
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Scot started working in the world of furniture when he was 6 years old, but after many years of building, he left the business and pursued another profession.
But being removed from building furniture reignited his passion for it and he found his way back in the form of his company. Pulling fro...2022-04-2053 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonLifting The Fog with Joe Thiele of Boundary Fog Furniture
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Joe Thiele, owner of the Portland, Oregon based furniture company Boundary Fog Furniture
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Some people plan on starting a furniture company. They dot all the I’s and cross all the T’s, and open their doors on the first day ready to go. And some people, like Joe, build their company organically. They develop their design voice and their business playbook as their company grows and evolves.
...2022-04-1356 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonCarving Their Own Company with Steve and Stevie Thomson of Happy Life Wood
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Steve and Stevie Thomson, co owners of the Rochester, New York based company Happy Life Wood
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As you will hear early on in this episode, Happy life Wood is not a furniture company. Although its roots started in the world of building and selling furniture it has grown into something else entirely.
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Organization ConversationOrganization Conversation LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Ethan Abramson, THEBUILDwithETHANLIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Ethan Abramson, THEBUILDwithETHAN (Organization Conversation, Episode 11) Ethan Abramson from THEBUILDwithETHAN, host of Building a Furniture Brand and owner of Ethan Abramson Furniture, joined host Richard Grove on this live edition of Organization Conversation. They discussed his journey in building furniture, discovering the maker community, the benefits of staying organized, his [...]2022-03-3113 min
Organization ConversationLIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Ethan Abramson, THEBUILDwithETHANLIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Ethan Abramson, THEBUILDwithETHAN (Organization Conversation, Episode 11) Ethan Abramson from THEBUILDwithETHAN, host of Building a Furniture Brand and owner of Ethan Abramson Furniture, joined host Richard Grove on this live edition of Organization Conversation. They discussed his journey in building furniture, discovering the maker community, the benefits of staying organized, his […]
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Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Mettle of Metal with Chelsea Gaddy of Force/Collide
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Chelsea Gaddy, owner of the Seattle, Washington-based furniture company Force/Collide.
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Mixing the soul of an artist and the practicality of a business owner isn’t always easy, but since 2013 Chelsea has been doing just that. Building and growing her business while keeping the heart of it in the creative world.
She has also brought the idea of Community to the fo...2022-03-3054 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Music of Furniture with J Paul the Carpenter of Porch 959
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with J Paul the Carpenter, owner of the Atlanta, Georgia-based furniture company Porch 959.
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Finding success in multiple creative careers is not easy. Although the idea of artistry may seem similar, in truth, it is far from it. But J Paul the Carpenter has done just that.
A professional singer/songwriter with multiple accolades to his name, he changed his career to become a professional woodwor...2022-03-2350 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonNever Afraid To Say Yes with Zack Pascarella of Wise Owl Wood Company
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Zack Pascarella, owner of the Buffalo, New York-based furniture company Wise Owl Wood Company.
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Zack has rocketed to success in the furniture business. What started as a home project accent wall has grown leaps and bounds into high-end custom tables, corporate client build-outs, and talks of nationwide showrooms.
But with such fast success also comes a steep learning curve, and Zack has taken past bu...2022-03-1650 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonMaking Plans with Nolan Thompson of Nolan Built
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Nolan Thompson, owner of the Virginia based furniture company Nolan Built.
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Nolan has a plan and he has been following it. But as every business owner knows, plans change, and the measure of your success isn’t how good the plan you started with was, it is how well you were able to adjust your plan to still reach your goals.
This is somethin...2022-03-0947 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonRemodeled Citizen with Tom Hamilton of Citizen Wood Co.
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Tom Hamilton owner of the furniture business Citizen Wood Co.
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Tom has journeyed through the furniture business. Starting as a refurbishing company under a different name, he learned the bones of furniture building by bringing old pieces back to life. This led to him giving life to his own designs, rebranding his company to what it is today - learning the craft, learning the business, and learning what it takes...2022-03-0254 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonStart and Finish with Justin and Fallon Ascherman of Rustic Grain Designs
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Justin and Fallon Ascherman co-owners of the Tampa Florida based furniture company Rustic Grain Designs.
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Justin and Fallon complete each other. Justin does the building while Fallon does the finish work. But it also goes well beyond the physical building of their furniture.
As business partners and marriage partners, they work to support each other in all aspects of their day. And that is how R...2022-02-2350 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonOne Year In with Andrew Fischer of Cold Brew Woodworking
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Andrew Fischer owner of the Nashville Tennessee-based furniture company Cold Brew Woodworking.
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It is the one 1 year anniversary for Andrew on being a full time Furniture company owner. 1 year is a big deal. 1 year without a safety net. 1 year to really start to learn what works and what doesn’t work for your business. A successful company is not built overnight. It takes time, and during that time it's good to...2022-02-1652 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Sofa King with Edgar Blazona of BenchMade Modern
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Edgar Blazona, founder of the furniture company BenchMade Modern.
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It is an understatement to say that Edgar, with his 25 years of furniture experience, knows a thing or two about selling furniture.
Having worked in the industry as a founder of multiple companies, including BenchMade Modern, a pioneering sofa brand with revenue of 10 plus million dollars in 2020. As well as a designer for many large brand...2022-02-0953 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonBuilding Together with Marina Mazza and Rocky Cappelletti of B.A. Furniture
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Marina Mazza and Rocky Cappelletti co-owners of the Melbourne, Australia-based furniture company B.A. Furniture.
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B.A. Furniture is run by both Marina and her Co-owner Rocky Cappelletti. But, in a situation well known to busy furniture companies, Rocky got called away at the last minute to deal with a project, and Marina seamlessly filled in to share both of their stories.
And that r...2022-02-0245 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonA Noble Profession with Matt Noble of Overkill Woodcraft LLC
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Matt Noble owner of the Northern Georgia-based furniture company Overkill Woodcraft LLC.
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As you will soon find out, Matt started his furniture company with a haircut. An unlikely twist of fate that started him down a road that although hard, is exactly where he wants to be headed.
Because hard work isn’t something Matt turns away from. Instead, he embraces it and works out a...2022-01-2654 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Face Behind The Sawdust with Rachel Bergsma of Sawdust and Smoke
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Rachel Bergsma, owner of the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based furniture company Sawdust and Smoke.
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Rachel is a self-taught furniture maker. Starting her company from nothing, to now having a year-long waiting list for clients wanting new builds.
And yes, along her journey she learned how to make amazing furniture, but she also learned how to build a business. How to build a brand. And how to reco...2022-01-1952 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Choice Is Yours with Tyler Shaheen of The Southern Craftsmen
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Tyler Shaheen, owner of the Southern Indiana-based furniture company The Southern Craftsmen.
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From borrowed tools and DIY plans off the internet, to now having a full production shop, a collection of his own furniture, and employees, it is safe to say that Tyler has fully committed to his dream of owning his own furniture business.
But it wasn’t easy, and Tyler’s struggl...2022-01-121h 01
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonIn The Field with Michael Wiebe of Beaver Creek Customs
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Michael Wiebe, owner of the Macgregor, Manitoba-based furniture company Beaver Creek Customs.
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There are a lot of different types of companies that fall under the umbrella term of Furniture Business. Michael, as well as being a furniture builder, is also a furniture installer. Starting his job where most furniture makers leave off, Michael takes pieces built in a shop and makes them work in the real world.
2022-01-0552 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonFirst Year Success with Bao Loi of Design Craft Workshop
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Bao Loi, owner of the Houston, Texas-based furniture company Design Craft Workshop.
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Bao is about a year into his furniture company and although he is not new to working for himself, having come from a successful architectural background, starting any new company comes with a lot of new experiences - some good and some hard. But as any business owner knows, you take the good with the bad, and...2021-12-2951 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonKeeping The Trades Alive with Ronnie Fulton of Fulton Fine Woodworks
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Ronnie Fulton, owner of the Central Kentucky-based furniture company Fulton Fine Woodworks.
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Ronnie put in his time in the corporate world before he decided that following his dream of owning a furniture company was right for him. But once he made that jump, he never looked back.
Making a name for himself as a high-end builder, who would take on the projects no one...2021-12-2257 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonRocking with Dallas Gara of GaraWood
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Dallas Gara, owner of the Alberta, Canada based furniture company GaraWood.
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This episode, for the end of season 3, is a little different. Dallas has a furniture company, he makes truly impressive museum quality furniture that in time could reach the level of the masters that inspire him. But his story is different from the regular guests of this show. Like so many out there, he is one of thos...2021-12-151h 00
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonSawdust Entrepreneur with Jonathan Katz-Moses of Katz Moses Tools
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Jonathan Katz-Moses, owner of the Santa Barbara, California-based company Katz Moses Tools.
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Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur. Starting his first business at 14, he’s had a lot of time to think on what it takes to found and correctly operate a business. And he’s translated his experiences into better understanding how to make his companies successful.
Along with running his other ventures, Jonathan foun...2021-12-081h 00
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonA Table Empire with Dan Wellens of Country Tables & Furniture
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Dan Wellens owner of the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based furniture company Country Tables & Furniture.
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Now if you want to talk about the business side of the furniture business, Dan is definitely somebody you want to have a conversation with. He has made over 5,000 dining room tables over the years, and that doesn’t even count the other types of furniture he has produced during his long career as well. With numbers...2021-12-0157 min
Make Ideas RealityHobby to Business - Ethan AbramsonIn these times of the side hustle and trying to break free from of our mundane day jobs. Many of us are looking towards turning that hobby into a business.
There's a clear distinction between a hobby that makes some money and running an official business. And That’s what can sometimes trip us up when trying to make a living doing what we love.
Today my guest Ethan Abramson owner and designer of an acclaimed New York, furniture company shares his story and the insights he’s gained interviewing others that have made the jump...2021-12-011h 02
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonTwo For Two with Brian Chu and Conor Coghlan of Hoek Home & A05 Studio
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Brian Chu and Conor Coghlan owners of the Brooklyn, NY-based furniture companies Hoek Home & A05 Studio.
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Running one successful furniture business is hard, I mean really hard, but running two…come on…Yet that is just what Brian and Conor are doing.
Their fabrication studio, A05, has been turning out custom creations for years now. With 10+ employees, an impressive client list, and an even more...2021-11-2454 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonFinding a Home In The Trees with Tamara Harding of Mara Made Designs
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Tamara Harding owner of the Jamaica-based furniture company Mara Made Designs.
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Tamara definitely leads with her heart when it comes to her company, but that’s not to say she leaves the business part behind. On the contrary, with her background in advertising and marketing, she recognizes more than most the importance of having a solid business plan in place as you grow.
So she...2021-11-1756 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonCarving Her Own Path with Ellen Smith of Little Bare Furniture
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Ellen Smith owner of the northwest Ohio-based furniture company Little Bare Furniture.
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For Ellen, Furniture is seamlessly intertwined within her life. To quote her directly, “I am a mother, I am a wife, I am a woodworker, I am a woman, I am not one without the other”. That passion for one's craft is impressive and commendable. Rarely do people find a vocation that draws them in with such...2021-11-1049 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson7 Days a Week with Mark Peacock of Deer River Craftsman
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Mark Peacock, owner of the North Wales-based furniture company Deer River Craftsman.
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Mark went all-in on his dream of having a furniture company, he even built his own shop, but he also knew that his dream of being in this business wasn’t always going to be a good dream. He knew that to build a business you need to be able to weather the good dreams and the n...2021-11-0346 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonIt's a Team Game with Chris and Amber Earl of Earl Home
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Chris and Amber Earl co-owners of the Los Angeles, California-based furniture company Earl Home.
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Chris and Amber have grown their company to be both large and small at the same time. With Chris as the shop side and Amber running the business side, they have been expanding their company by leaps and bounds every year. By working smarter not harder and locally outsourcing the main building elements of t...2021-10-2754 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonAll Kidding Aside with Kyle Kidwell of Kidwell Fabrications
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Kyle Kidwell, owner of the Portland, Maine-based furniture company Kidwell Fabrications.
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During his two decades of building, Kyle has found a way to stand out in the crowd. With his furniture collection of signature pieces and a custom portfolio filled with overjoyed clients, he and his company have truly made a name for themselves in the industry. Starting in the world of carpentry, he refined his skills both in...2021-10-2048 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Future Furniture Maker with Chris Salomone of Foureyes Furniture
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Chris Salomone, owner of the Southern California based furniture company Foureyes Furniture.
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Now Chris does not have what you would consider a traditional furniture company. Yes he builds furniture and yes he has a furniture shop, but he doesn’t actually sell any of that furniture to make his living. I wanted to talk with Chris because I see the path he's taking - selling plans, making content, buildi...2021-10-1354 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonBuilding On Experience with John Stene of Stene Woodwork LLC
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with John Stene, owner of the Southern Montana-based furniture company Stene Woodwork LLC.
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If you ask John what his company is all about, he would probably say something like - it is based on the goal of quality building and customer service - Both things that many people strive for in their business, but very few succeed at.
As you will hear, he goes a...2021-10-0652 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Second Time Around with Jomo Tariku of Jomo Furniture
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Jomo Tariku, owner of the Springfield, Virginia-based furniture company Jomo Furniture.
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Jomo’s story is complicated, in more ways than one. This is his second run at having his own furniture company, so he is going through all the physical trials of what it takes to establish a shop, setting up material supply lines, finding employees, and more. But at the same time he is traveling all over the co...2021-09-291h 02
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonFrom Corporate to Craftsmanship with Nick and Courtney Starrett of Nick’s Custom Woodworks
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Nick and Courtney Starrett, owners of the Jacksonville, Florida-based furniture company Nick’s Custom Woodworks.
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Nick and Courtney did not have their roots in the furniture business, far from it actually. Nick worked at a corporate job and Courtney had a bakery, but as you will hear, once they committed to the furniture business they jumped in with both feet and haven’t looked back since.
2021-09-2241 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonUnderstanding Your Goals with Stephen Michutka of The Wood Pastor
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Stephen Michutka, owner of the Lumberton, Texas-based furniture company The Wood Pastor.
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Stephen is a one-person shop, and proud of it. His goals are not to grow, not to expand, but not because he can’t. Honestly, he turns a large percentage of work away. And although it might sound strange to some, growth is not what he is after.
His goal is to bu...2021-09-1546 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonA Reclaimed life with Darryl Dunn of Dunnswood
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Darryl Dunn, owner of the San Antonio, TX based furniture company Dunnswood.
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Darryl has been running his own successful furniture company since 2014. He’s been putting in the work for a long time and it shows. These last few years he has really been hitting his stride, with a packed client list, a fast growing book of press, even adding employees to the shop.
Dar...2021-09-0836 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonA Life In Furniture with Ramon Valdez of Ramon Valdez Fine Furniture
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Ramon Valdez, owner of the Northern New Mexico based furniture company Ramon Valdez Fine Furniture.
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Ramon has been in the furniture business for over 40 years, and in that time he has worked in every aspect of the industry. From running a 30 person cabinet company to being a one person boutique furniture shop.
With such an extensive breath of the industry, Ramon’s interview is an...2021-09-0150 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonMaking The Coffey with Mike Coffey of Coffey Custom Builds
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Mike Coffey, owner of the
Northern California based furniture company Coffey Custom Builds.
Now Mike is somewhat of an outlier in the furniture business. He got into it because, hold for dramatic pause, he actually likes the business side of the industry.
So many times we hear about people who love to make the furniture and then have to learn the business side once they get going but Mike is the opposite. Yes he loves the woodworking side as yo...2021-08-2544 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonFurniture Skills to Pay the Furniture Bills with Martin Goebel of Goebel & Co. Furniture
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Martin Goebel, owner of the St. Louis, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois based furniture company Goebel & Co. Furniture.
As you will hear, Martin’s early furniture education was pretty impressive. But all the furniture pedigree in the world would have meant nothing if he didn’t take that knowledge and combine it with his own business knowhow, a roaring creative passion, and just plain hard work, to build his own company into the powerhouse it is today.
Along with his impressive set of f...2021-08-1850 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonHitting The Ground Running with Carlina Sacco and Patrick Bilazzo of Pine Barren Pallet Works
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Carlina Sacco and Patrick Bilazzo, co-owners of the Batsto, NJ based furniture company Pine Barren Pallet Works.
There are a lot of reasons to talk with Patrick and Carlina about their company.
Yes, they have been wildly successful in their business so far. Yes they have a lot to teach us all about building a community. Yes they are a great example of working together as co owners. And yes, they are an exemplary example of how to overcome adversity to one's business.2021-08-1141 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Artistic side of the Furniture Business with Christopher Miano of CAM Design co
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Christopher Miano, owner of the Union City, NJ based furniture company CAM Design co.
Chris views the pieces that come out of his shop as sculptural forms rather than simply functional items. And with that view, he walks a fine line with the way he operates his business. Yes it is a company, but it is also art, and over the years he has found a middle path between the business and artistic worlds.
Follow along as we talk with...2021-08-0443 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Glam and Not Glam Side of Furniture with Christina Shuler of Glam Farmhouse, LLC
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Christina Shuler, owner of the Rock Hill, South Carolina based furniture company Glam Farmhouse, LLC.
Christina started her company just 3 years ago, but since the very first day it has been full steam straight ahead with no looking back. As she grew her woodworking skills she also grew a passionate customer base all demanding the stylized signature pieces she produces.
Follow along as we talk with Christina about her business plan, how she deals with hard clients, what she has e...2021-07-2845 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Spark of Woodworking with Jordan Goetz
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Jordan Goetz, owner of the Austin, Texas based furniture company Growler Domestics.
Jordan is a furniture maker, but he is also a storyteller, and this episode has equal parts of both. We learn about how he's made his company grow, but we also hear the personal narrative of how he grew alongside his business.
Follow along as we talk with Jordan about starting his business, the lessons he's learned along the way, and how he turned his passion into a realit...2021-07-2133 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonMulti Income Woodworking with Woodshop Mike
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down withWoodshop Mike, owner of the Georgia based furniture company Woodshop Mike.
Mike’s furniture company is located in Georgia, but his reach goes far beyond that. He has set up his business as not only a custom furniture company, but as a business that has multiple streams of income all generated from the projects he’s building. Working this way, he ensures that even if client work is slow he never has slow time in the shop.
Follow along as I talk...2021-07-1432 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonRuling The Woodworking Game with Mark Robertson
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Mark Robertson, owner of the Texas based furniture company Mark The Builder
We could spend an entire episode talking with Mark about his successful furniture company, how he's booked out for months, how he keeps his customer satisfaction high, how he is so in demand that he has to turn away business. But, for this episode, we are focusing mostly on how he is running a full time woodworking business and also working a full time other job at the same time.
...2021-07-0724 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonWhat We Learned In Season One
This is a very special episode, We just finished our first season!
We brought you 12 episodes, jam packed with business know-how, inspirational stories, behind the scenes insight into building a brand, and some laughs.
The reason host Ethan Abramson started this show was to pull back the curtain on the industry. To show that yes, there are important practices to being successful but there is also not just one path to do it. And after hearing from 12 successful business owners we can see just that. They all had similar core...2021-06-3014 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson100% Good with Dave Puncochar
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Dave Puncochar, owner of the Nashville, Tennessee based furniture company Good Wood Nashville.
Dave has a lot going on. With a team of 12, he runs a custom furniture company, a custom flooring company, a furniture store, and a lumber, slab, reclaimed wood business. Standing alone, each of those would be a full time job, but when you mix them all together, from the outside, it looks like a steep mountain to climb.
Follow along as we talk about how he...2021-06-2335 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonTaking The Moose By The Horns with Two Moose Design
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Jess and Jef Behnke, owner of the Appleton, Wisconsin based furniture company Two Moose Design.
Jess and Jeff are at a turning point in their business. Having found overwhelming success with their line of home goods they are setting their eyes towards their next goal, furniture design. But as they move further into the world of furniture, they bring the knowledge of growing a strong business with them as well as a roadmap of the steps that brought them to where they are today.
2021-06-1631 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonBlood, Sweat, And No Fear with Mark Jupiter
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Mark Jupiter, owner of the Brooklyn, New York based furniture company Mark Jupiter.
Mark is a 4th generation craftsman, someone who literally has building in their blood. But he knew when he started his company that a love and legacy for building wasn’t enough to pay the bills. So he focused equally on the furniture making and the business side or the industry to make his company what it is today.
Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, Mark and th...2021-06-0934 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonPutting In The Work with Joanie Sprague
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Joanie Sprague, owner of the Huntington Beach, California based furniture company The Little Bit Workshop.
Joanie has had an impressive story, and has done many things in her life, but what probably stands out the brightest on her journey is her TV career. A career that showcased two very different worlds. One side, as runner-up on Cycle 6 of America’s Next Top Model and the other side, in a completely separate world, as a host and builder on very popular DIY and Home Renovation shows....2021-06-0225 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonBuilding It Big with Donnie Galli
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Donnie Galli, owner of the Destin, Florida based furniture company Designs by Donnie.
In his late 30's, Donnie found himself jobless with he and his family 3 days away from homelessness. That was the day he built his first piece of furniture, and he hasn't looked back since.
Donnie was an entrepreneur well before he became a furniture maker. And with a true entrepreneur's spirit, after each of his businesses failed, instead of giving up he learned from his mistakes and be...2021-05-2645 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonTeach Me How To Succeed In The Furniture Industry with Jeremy Hill
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Jeremy Hill, founder of the Marietta, Georgia based furniture company Jericho Home.
Once a former teacher, now Jeremy builds furniture that you just want to gather around. Custom pieces that fit your home like they've always been there. He’s raised his company from a little garage to a thriving and successful business that keeps growing stronger year by year.
He has faced many struggles along his journey but has always come out the stronger for it. It isn't easier turni...2021-05-1935 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonRockstars Of Furniture with Jesse and Niki Weegens
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Jesse and Niki Weegens, Owners of the Rogers, Arkansas based furniture company American Estates
Producing wood and metal furniture pieces, with nods to an era where things were built by hand and the sweat off your brow, Jesse and Niki’s company exemplifies the hard work esthetic. This dedication to hard work is not only seen in the look of their furniture, but in how they run their business as well.
Complementing each other's skill sets - He as the artisti...2021-05-1231 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonSuccess Is In The Eye Of The Beholder with Wes Lewis
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Wes Lewis, Owner of the Wichita, Kansas based furniture company James Wesley Furniture.
Wes opens his shop doors every day with two goals in mind. One, to build high quality, heirloom, custom furniture with no room for anything below perfect. And two, just like the high quality furniture he builds, he wants a high quality of life as well.
His is a story a lot of people can relate to. His aspiration is simply to work for himself, build furniture, and s...2021-05-0525 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonWalking A Mile In Her Snowshoes with Jess Crow
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Jess Crow, Owner of the Alaskan based furniture company Crow Creek Designs.
Jess is known for seamlessly blending epoxy into her pieces. From hyper realistic fish swimming through rivers to brightly colored geometric patterned tables, she makes furniture that is uniquely hers because she puts so much of herself into it.
She has grown her business alongside growing her community and both intertwine seamlessly to make her company what it is today.
Follow along as we ta...2021-04-2838 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonReally Big Trees with Doc Wright
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Doc Wright, Owner of the Dallas, Texas based furniture company The Wright Edge.
Doc’s company is known for their gigantic custom work, made from responsibly sourced live edge exotic woods. With a client rooster that includes celebrities, athletes, and musicians, Doc’s furniture is always in the spotlight.
Follow along as we talk about the importance of contracts, the journey of importing lumber, being arrogant in the industry and learning your worth as a business.
T...2021-04-2128 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonKeeping Your Head Above Water with Jordan Rose
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Jordan Rose, Owner of the New Orleans based furniture company GoodWood Nola.
Jordan, and his 12 person team, run a custom fabrication shop that specializes in all types of residential and commercial projects.
Follow along as the conversation goes from company growth, the difference between commercial and residential projects, sustainable practices, how to manage such a large team of creative people, and so much more.
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2021-04-1436 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonForest Fires to Furniture with Justin Nelson
On this episode, host Ethan Abramson talks with Justin Nelson, owner of Fernweh Woodworking Furniture.
Started in 2017, Justin's company is known for meticulously crafted solid wood American made furniture. Follow along as the conversation goes from furniture pricing, thoughts on working with showrooms, the plunge into hiring a first employee, advice for people just starting out in the industry, and so much more.
2021-04-0731 min
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan AbramsonThe Start of Something Special
On this very first episode, host Ethan Abramson talks with…himself, about how your time is valuable, about his own background in the furniture industry, and what to expect for the upcoming shows.
To learn more head over to https://www.buildingafurniturebrand.com/
2021-03-3105 min
The Woodpreneur PodcastEthan Abramson: The Build with EthanOn this episode we're talking with Ethan Abramson, former stuffed animal maker turned woodworker and influencer. Ethan has gone from taking on any and all jobs just to get by to being featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Knot, Vogue Living, and more.
If you're looking to grow your wood business, become an influencer, or just get started, this episode is essential. Ethan shares his advice and lessons learned from past experiences while offering up an incredible perspective on choosing the job you love.
Subscribe, tune in, and let us know...2020-08-0723 min
The Maker's Happy HourEpisode 18- Ethan Abramson discusses Groundhogs.Tonight we hang out with Ethan Abramson (@Thebuildwithethan) about his lifelong search for Carmen San Diego, intense games of Monopoly, and the cultural importance of Tom Selleck. We talk about Staten Island Groundhogs, sinking ships, and vegetarianism- it was a blast! Ethan is a creative and charismatic fellow, and we really enjoyed hosting some pints with this guy- so pull up a stool and join us!2020-04-211h 17
Wood StoriesEthan AbramsonOn this episode I sit down with Ethan Abramson, the owner and head designer of Ethan Abramson, a New York based furniture company. We talk about how he got started with a series of fascinating ventures, the importance of work ethic and the chair that helped launch his own woodworking business. You can find his work at ethanabramson.com2020-01-0606 min