The Shop Stool Podcast

28. Jobs In The Pipeline 31.05.2018 55:51 ↓

In this episode we talk about some projects we have coming up.

27. Staying Motivated 24.05.2018 1:01:29 ↓

During long projects it's easy to get distracted and lose motivation. This episode we talk about getting through it.

26. Questions From The Discord Server 17.05.2018 1:00:07 ↓

This week we take questions from the new Discord Server

25. Our Trip To The Maleny Wood Expo In QLD 10.05.2018 57:47 ↓

Last weekend the 3 of us were in QLD to do a talk at the Maleny Wood Expo, here's the low down

24. Some Of Our Best Projects 03.05.2018 1:02:45 ↓

In the past we've talked about our mistakes, but in this episodes we're talking about the wins

23. Are sponsored YouTube Videos A Good Thing? 26.04.2018 57:35 ↓

This week we talk about sponsored videos and whether they're seen as a good thing these days

22. Hinge Styles And Where To Find Them 19.04.2018 1:07:20 ↓

Finding a good, reliable cabinet hardware dealer is tricky business. In this episode we discuss where we buy our hardware

21. They Can't All Be Winners 12.04.2018 58:22 ↓

This week we discuss some of our bigger failures in the workshop

20. Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau) 05.04.2018 1:03:15 ↓

In this episode we chat to Bryan Cush (Sawdust Bureau) about his journey from architect to award winning furniture designer

19. Managing Multiple Clients 26.03.2018 1:04:21 ↓

Sometimes dealing with multiple client requests can be more hard work than it's worth

18. The Perfect Workshop Layout 19.03.2018 1:03:37 ↓

In this episode we discuss workshop layout and whether there is such a thing as a perfect setup

17. Detailed Design vs Hand Drawn Doodles 12.03.2018 1:07:15 ↓

What's the best type of drawing to have in the workshop when you're building something?

16. Our YouTube Video Upload Process 07.03.2018 1:00:17 ↓

This week we discuss what goes into filming and releasing a video on YouTube.

15. Answering Questions In A Flooded Workshop 01.03.2018 1:03:22 ↓

This week we dedicate an episode to answering submitted questions.

14. Tough Clients 22.02.2018 1:02:48 ↓

Not every client is easy to work with. In this episode the boys go through some of their toughest jobs

13. Joinery Techniques, Past And Present 15.02.2018 1:05:59 ↓

This week we discuss some popular joinery techniques and some pros and cons with how they've evolved.

12. The Design Phase 08.02.2018 1:08:37 ↓

This week we discuss what's involved in the design phase when dealing with clients

11. Overheads In The Workshop And Actual Costs When Pricing 01.02.2018 1:10:16 ↓

There's always room for improving how you charge for your work, based on your expenses. In this episode we discuss how we go about keeping track of costs and overheads.

10. Where We Get Our Hardwood 25.01.2018 1:03:31 ↓

There's a few ways of getting your hands on some hardwood, we discuss a few of them.

9. Processes 18.01.2018 1:11:06 ↓

Daily processes are a part of owning a business and being in the work shop, but some of them aren't always that efficient. In this episode we go through a few that are, and aren't, working for us

8. Reviewing Each Other's YouTube Channels 11.01.2018 1:06:42 ↓

There's no better way of improving your YouTube channel than to hear feedback from other people. In this episode we dig into our Youtube channels, and discuss the pros and cons.

7. When Is Good Enough, Good Enough 04.01.2018 1:05:17 ↓

It's a tough job managing client expectations, but sometimes managing your own is just as tricky.

6. What's In Store For 2018 28.12.2017 1:07:09 ↓

As 2017 comes to an end we discuss our goals for 2018. We also take a few questions from social media

5. How To Find Your First Client 21.12.2017 1:16:29 ↓

Finding (and keeping) your first client is a difficult process. Not only are you trying to convince someone to trust you, but you're also throwing yourself into the unknown. Joey and Jordan give some solid advice to Robin about finding his first client

4. Lessons We Wish We'd Learned Earlier 14.12.2017 1:06:40 ↓

We discuss some shop skills/techniques we wish we'd known earlier on.