Interviews & Insights from Wood Industry Experts

Each week, we interview makers, sawyers, influencers, and six and seven figure entrepreneurs that know the wood industry inside and out. With topics covering everything from the Urban Lumber Movement, to sustainable sourcing and design, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of how to grow, monetize, and fully immerse yourself in the Woodpreneur Lifestyle. Whether you’re a hobbyist, a full-time wood business owner, or a part-time entrepreneur who wants to become an influencer or quit their day job to pursue their dreams, the Woodpreneur Podcast is for you.

Steve Larosiliere: Podcast Update!

You may have noticed that we’ve recently started using Acres of Timber as the logo on our website and in our hashtags… Well… we are

Steve Timmermans: EverWoods Designs

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Today, we’re talking to Steve Timmermans from EverWoods Designs. Starting part-time in early 2000, Steve decided to acquire his own logs

James Vann: Summer Hill Woodworking

ABOUT On this episode, we’re talking to James Vann of Summerhill Woodwork. Based in the south east of England, James diversifies his business by utilizing his

Bryce Mann: Wolfbear Wood Designs.

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED. Today, we’re talking with Bryce Mann of Wolfbear Wood Designs. About two years ago, Bryce started as a woodworking hobbyist. As

Scott Alexander: Nature’s Fell

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Located in North Central, New Jersey, Scott started Nature’s Fell with his stepbrother, Bob Snyder. With a background as a professional

Justin Pruitt: Knock on Wood Custom

How He Got His Start Today, we’re talking to Justin Pruitt of Knock on Wood Custom. Justin came into the ownership of Knock on Wood

Michael Veneziano: Ponderosa Millworks

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Today we’re talking with Michael Veneziano from Ponderosa Millworks! They are located in Oakland, right across the bay from San Francisco.

Jake Latvala: Ol Loggin Sawmill

Background Starting off as a hobby, Jake Latvala started making coffee tables. As his products started to sell, he would invest the profits into new

Jay Butler: Big Beaver Milling Co

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Now a family business, Big Beaver Co. started out as a hobby. Owner Jay Butler was tired of paying big money

Stephen Beaulac: SB Design Co

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED. Today we’re talking with Stephen Beaulac of SB Design Co. Stephen has always been interested in building things with wood and

Dan Pottage: Pottage Sawmill

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED. Today, we have Dan Pottage of Pottage Sawmill. Dan started out as a landscaper, but being based in Alberta, Canada the

Danielle: Sail Cargo

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Today, we have Danielle of Sail Cargo. She started out as a tall ship sailor, then later came up with an

Jarrod Rodgers: Viral Woodworker

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Still working a day job, Jarrod Rodgers considers himself an “extreme hobbyist”. Completely self-taught, Jarrod deals in woodworking, commision work,  and

Jennifer Alger: Urban Lumber Movement

Jennifer Alger on Joining the Urban Lumber Movement In an effort to save our natural resources and cut down on waste, Jennifer Alger started the

Evan Lanterman: Lanterman Woodworks

HOW HE STARTED THE BUSINESS On this episode, we have Evan Lanterman of Lanterman Woodworks. Evan’s college education was in Industrial design as he wanted

Sean O’Brien: Pacific Coast Lumber

BACKGROUND Today we have Sean O’Brien from Pacific Coast Lumber. The business is located in San Luis Bispo, California right between LA and San Francisco

Matthew: Of Earth Furniture

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Today, we have Matthew from Of Earth Furniture. Matthew has been in the  wood working industry for over 20 years now.

Kevin Scheimreif: Steel and Grain

 HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Today, we have Kevin Scheimreif from Steel and Grain. When Kevin was a kid, his dad had a construction business and

Nick Thrane: Thrane Axe & Sawmill Co

Thrane Axe and Sawmill company is all about axe restorations, making blanks for people who want to curve their own handles and making wood wedges.

Mike Rupich: End Grain Furniture

HOW END GRAIN FURNITURE BUSINESS STARTED Mike Rupich first started all by himself doing custom furniture. He thinks is his parents really trusted him when

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