Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson

On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Jomo Tariku, owner of the Springfield, Virginia-based furniture company Jomo Furniture. This episode is brought to you by Jobber -  getjobber.com/ethan 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,...

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. This episode is brought to you by Jobber -  getjobber.com/ethan 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,...

On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Stephen Michutka, owner of the Lumberton, Texas-based furniture company The Wood Pastor. This episode is brought to you by Jobber -  getjobber.com/ethan 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 ...

On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Darryl Dunn, owner of the San Antonio, TX based furniture company Dunnswood. This episode is brought to you by Jobber -  getjobber.com/ethan 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...

On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Ramon Valdez, owner of the Northern New Mexico based furniture company Ramon Valdez Fine Furniture. This episode is brought to you by Jobber -  getjobber.com/ethan 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 pers...

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 t...

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...

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 exam...

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 m...

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 signat...

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 a...

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 e...

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...

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...

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...

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 br...

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 o...

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 Ame...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 importa...

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 practice...