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Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastInside AWI’s First Engineering Summit:Text us your feedback on the podcast!In this solo episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond reflects on the first ever Engineering Summit at AWI Spring Leadership in Las Vegas. What started as an idea to fill a long standing gap in the industry quickly turned into a record setting event with more than 200 attendees focused on one topic that has long been overlooked at conferences: Engineering.Jacob shares where the idea came from, why engineering has historically been left out of industry conversations, and how this summit became a turning point for...
2026-04-2920 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastBuilding the Future of Woodworking with Tovi SperoText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Tovi Spero, Education Director at the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), to explore the critical role of education in shaping the future of the woodworking and millwork industries. With a career rooted in teaching and technical education, Tovi shares how his journey from high school STEM instructor to industry advocate has positioned him at the forefront of workforce development.Together, they discuss the growing talent shortage, the importance of e...
2026-04-1527 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastFour Decades In. John Mercure on Risk and ResilienceText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with John Mercure, President of Raydeo Enterprises, to explore four decades of leadership in architectural metals, millwork, and signage. From humble beginnings in neon signs to delivering complex scopes on stadiums, high rises, and major commercial projects, John shares the lessons that shaped his company and his philosophy on building.With nearly 40 years at the helm of Raydeo, John has navigated economic downturns, evolving general contractor dynamics, major technological shifts, and the increasing complexity of contract...
2026-04-0138 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastScaling with Systems. Jenny Gayfer on Culture and AutomationText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Jenny Gayfer, owner of Top 40 Woodworks, an OAC certified commercial millwork company based in Canada. Jenny shares her unconventional journey from vendor representative to consultant to ultimately acquiring the very company she once supplied materials to.With more than two decades of industry exposure, Jenny brought a rare perspective into ownership. She had seen the best and worst of millwork operations across Canada, understood the competitive landscape, and knew exactly where Top 40 stood in the...
2026-03-1842 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastLeadership and Legacy in Millwork with Liz IngebrigtsenText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Liz Ingebrigtsen, Project Manager at Sprovieri’s Custom Counters and current Chair of the Board for the Architectural Woodwork Institute. With more than 15 years in the industry, Liz shares her journey from starting at the front desk during the height of the recession to becoming a respected industry leader at both the chapter and national level.Together, they explore the evolving role of AWI, the importance of industry involvement, and the real opportunities available for yo...
2026-03-0430 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastLeading the Next Generation of Millwork with Madison FuzzellText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Madison Fuzzell, Chief Operating Officer of Integrity Architectural Millwork, to explore what it looks like to step into leadership within a second generation millwork business.Madison shares her unconventional path into the industry, beginning with a corporate career in international supply chain and operations before joining her family’s millwork company. Together, they discuss the realities of succession planning, earning trust in a legacy shop, and introducing modern systems into an established operation. This conversation of...
2026-02-1829 min
Cities in MotionEp 11 | Boyd of Edmond Urbanist on Walkability, Housing, and Edmond’s FutureIn this episode of Cities in Motion, Jacob talks with Cody Boyd, founder of Edmond Urbanist, about walkability, housing, and people-centered development in Edmond, Oklahoma and the greater Oklahoma City metro.As central Oklahoma grows rapidly, Edmond is at a turning point. We discuss zoning reform, mixed-use development, transportation choices, and how local advocacy is shaping the city’s future.This conversation explores what sparked Edmond Urbanist, how residents are engaging with planning decisions, and what it takes to build more connected, livable communities in car-dependent regions.Next week is the Season One fi...
2026-02-0640 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastBetter Drawings, Better Builds: Jobsite Lessons with Katelyn RossierText us your feedback on the podcast!Better Drawings, Better Builds: Jobsite Lessons with Katelyn RossierIn this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Katelyn Rossier, a licensed architect in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the founder of MentorDINO, a training platform built to close the gap between architecture school and real-world practice. Katelyn shares how spending more than half of her career on job sites reshaped the way she thinks about drawings, detailing, construction administration, and the relationships that make projects run smoother.
2026-02-0457 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastEducation & Associations: Amanda Conger on the Future of MillworkText us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Amanda Conger, Executive Director of the Cabinet Makers Association (CMA), the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP), and the National Woods Board (NWB). With over 20 years in the woodworking and machinery world, Amanda has become one of the industry's most influential voices for small shops, education, and workforce development. From the challenges facing today’s cabinetmakers to the nationwide push for better woodworking prog...
2025-12-2430 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastInside the Digital Shop: Bruno Calatayud on Integrating CAD/CAMText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Bruno Calatayud, National Director at EFICAD, to talk about the development, evolution, and impact of SWOOD a SolidWorks-based CAD/CAM solution built specifically for the woodworking and millwork industry. Bruno shares the story of how SWOOD grew from an educational initiative in France into a global platform with clients in 50+ industry categories. From SolidWorks integration to machine-ready CAM output, SWOOD is giving custom millwork shops the tools to take f...
2025-12-1022 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastCuring the Bottleneck: Finishing Innovation with Ryan RandellText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond is joined by Ryan Randell, National Director at Elevated Finishing, to dive deep into one of the most overlooked, and most painful, parts of a shop’s workflow: finishing. From long cure times to inconsistent results, finishing can often feel like a mysterious “black art.” But Ryan brings clarity, process, and serious innovation to the conversation, introducing us to a game-changing solution: the SCHUBOX. Designed for real-world millwork and cabinetry shops, this compact, catalytic IR curing system slashes drying...
2025-11-2639 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastSolo Sessions with Jacob: Training and Mentorship in MillworkText us your feedback on the podcast!In this solo episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond steps out from behind the interview desk to tackle one of the most urgent problems in the millwork and construction industry, not the shortage of talent, but the shortage of training and mentorship. Drawing from his own unconventional path, from architecture school to engineering without prior cabinet-building experience, Jacob shares what it takes to create a true talent pipeline. This episode is a powerful call to action for millwork leaders, project managers, and s...
2025-11-1220 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastRecruiting That Works: Fixing the Labor Pipeline with Matt SwatekText us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Matt Swatek, CEO of Microcap Solutions to discuss how millwork companies can future-proof their workforce through smarter recruiting, strategic HR practices, and proactive planning. About Our Guest Matt Swatek is the CEO of Microcap Solutions, a labor solutions and recruiting firm serving the millwork industry. His background includes leading HR and recruiting efforts at ISEC and USA Millwork, where he scaled teams, developed internal training pro...
2025-10-2941 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastCabinet Vision Mastery: Bruce Chezem on Industry Innovation and EducationText us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Bruce Chezem, longtime Cabinet Vision consultant, shop owner, educator, and host of the Cabinet Vision Minute podcast. From his start in cabinetmaking as a young firefighter to running his own shop during the Great Recession and now helping hundreds of businesses optimize their software and workflows, Bruce has seen it all. Where to Learn MoreCompany Website: https://craftsmanengineering.com/Contact Bruce: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-chezem-draw/Patreon: htt...
2025-10-1545 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastEducation, Outreach & Opportunity with Adria SalvatoreText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond reconnects with returning guest Adria Salvatore, Education Director at the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), to explore the education initiatives that are shaping the next generation of millwork professionals. Where to Learn More Adria Salvatore's info:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adria-salvatore-4b590610/Email: adria@awinet.orgAWI:Website: www.awinet.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/architectural-woodwork-institute/posts/?feedView=allAWI National Convention: https://member.awinet.org...
2025-10-0140 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastFrom Expert to Leader: Rethinking Your Role with Skot WaldronText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with brand strategist, author, and leadership coach Skot Waldron to unpack what effective leadership really means in today’s evolving millwork and construction industry.Where to Learn More Skot's Website: http://www.skotwaldron.comSkot’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotwaldron/Book: Unlocked – A 52 Week Guide for the Intentional LeaderFind it here: Skot's Book: Unlocked, a 52 Week Guide for the Intentional Leader. Podcast: Unlocked with Skot Waldron (available on all p...
2025-09-1749 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastEmpowering Change: Curtis Garrard on Solving Root Problems with Continuous ImprovementText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify Infield, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Curtis Garrard, Continuous Improvement Manager at Stevens Industries, to unpack what continuous improvement actually looks like in a modern millwork operation, from manufacturing to project management and beyond.Curtis explains how CI isn’t just about fixing machines or tracking parts. It’s about aligning teams, reducing waste across departments, and building a culture that questions how things are done, so processes evolve alongside the business.Whether you’re a s...
2025-09-0341 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastTools for Success: Navigating Digital Change with Paul KoetkeText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Paul Koetke, founder of Koetke Consulting and a Smartsheet Platinum Partner, to explore how growing millwork companies can scale their operations, improve visibility, and reduce manual chaos—all without jumping straight into a massive ERP system.Whether you’re using Excel to schedule projects or relying on texts and spreadsheets to run your team, this episode shows how Smartsheet can bridge the gap between where you are and where you’re headed. With real-world examples from s...
2025-08-2037 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastBuilding Experts: Apprenticeships & Workforce Development with Kelly and MarkText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Kelly Victor-Burke, co-owner of Burke Architectural Millwork, and Mark Smith, longtime educator and now brand ambassador for Microvellum, to dive deep into a topic shaping the future of our industry: registered apprenticeships.From the challenges of finding and developing talent to creating a nationally recognized pathway for careers in woodworking and millwork, Kelly and Mark break down how the industry can solve its workforce crisis...
2025-08-0653 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastScaling Up: Kevin Fassnacht's Leap from Solo Shop to Big LeaguesText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify Infield, host Jacob Edmond sits down with returning guest Kevin Fassnacht, owner of Fine Point Cabinetry, to explore what it really looks like to level up from a successful one-man shop to running a growing business.Kevin shares the story of acquiring another millwork shop, taking on new overhead, new equipment, and a seasoned craftsman as part of his team, all to push his business to the next stage. This isn’t a highlight reel; it’s a ra...
2025-07-2336 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastShaping the Industry: James Drury on Training Tomorrow's CraftsmenText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify Infield, host Jacob Edmond sits down with James Drury, Director of Training and Development at Master Millwork, to talk about the mindset, methods, and mission behind developing new talent in the millwork industry.From humble beginnings building concierge desks during hotel off-seasons to leading Microvellum training at the national level, James shares his journey through the trades—and how it’s shaped his approach to mentoring, process-building, and problem-solving in today’s millwork shops.Whether you’re...
2025-07-0945 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastIf the Math Ain’t Mathing Part 2: High-Profit HabitsText us your feedback on the podcast!In Part 2 of this Verify Infield conversation, host Jacob Edmond and guest John Van Erem, Executive VP at Adams Group, dive deeper into the real-world strategies that separate high-profit millwork companies from the rest.This episode goes beyond definitions and digs into plant vs. non-plant produced work, install pitfalls, margin per hour, and the silent killer—slippage. If your shop’s profitability feels like a mystery at the end of every year, this one give...
2025-06-2546 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastIf the Math Ain't Mathing Part 1 - Revenue, Cost and MarginText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify Infield, host Jacob Edmond sits down with returning guest John VanErem, Executive VP at Adams Group, to break down the financial fundamentals every millwork company should understand, but many overlook.This isn’t just another chat about spreadsheets. John brings real-world clarity to the concepts of revenue recognition, cost tracking, and contribution margin, using real data from the AWI Cost of Doing Business Survey. If you're a project manager, estimator, engineer—or just trying to unde...
2025-06-1157 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastSimplifying the trades: Dave Doran's Seven Degree SolutionText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify Infield, host Jacob Edmond talks with Dave Doran, the inventor of a game-changing Z clip system and the founder of Seven Degree Solutions. After more than 25 years in high-end millwork installation, Dave saw firsthand how much time and effort was wasted shimming wall panels by hand—and decided to do something about it.What began as a sketch in Bluebeam and a prototype in his garage has now become a patented system used by leading shops in the Bay Ar...
2025-05-2823 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastCrafting Success: The Family Formula Behind Rise Up LabelText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of Verify Infield, host Jacob Edmond sits down with the family team behind Rise Up Label—founder Brad Klingman and his daughters Kalli and Hannah—to explore how a simple but powerful solution is changing how cabinet and millwork shops manage labeling.With decades of experience and a heart for service, Brad shares the story of how Rise Up Label was born from a real need in the woodworking industry: finding labels that stick when they’re suppos...
2025-05-1447 min
Verify In Field: The Millwork PodcastInnovating together: Inside Innergy and Microvellum's Strategic AllianceText us your feedback on the podcast!In this episode of 'Verify in Field,' host Jacob Edmond welcomes back guest Jonah Coleman for a third installment to discuss the significant news of Innergy's acquisition of Microvellum. The episode delves into the strategic and cultural alignment between the two companies, emphasizing their shared focus on the woodworking industry and software solutions. Jonah highlights how the acquisition will enable both companies to address industry challenges more effectively, introduce new technological advancements, and improve customer experiences. Key topics include the integration of Microvellum's extensive product library into Innergy's design...
2025-04-3051 min