Furniture Success Podcast

In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, host Ahmet Yavuz from Furniture Marketing Pros sits down with Matt Packard, founder of Packrat Things Co., a custom furniture and maker business based in Tucson, Arizona, to explore why custom furniture makers could be the next great partnership opportunity for retailers. Matt breaks down how he prices and times custom projects, what standard sized...

In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, host Ahmet Yavuz from Furniture Marketing Pros sits down with Nathan Voelz, founder of Fresh Furniture, an in home furniture repair and refinishing business based in the Milwaukee area. Nathan shares his unconventional path from a painting and drawing degree to furniture sanding, cabinet making, spray finishing, and eventually running his own mobil...

Furniture Success Podcast — Brad Voosen (Happy Hour Hero) In this episode, Ahmet Yavuz chats with Brad Voosen , inventor of Happy Hour Hero — the innovative adjustable armrest organizer transforming outdoor comfort. Brad shares how a simple backyard idea became a patented product now catching the attention of major furniture brands. From 3D printing and manufacturing to e-commerce and marketing, h...

In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, host Ahmet Yavuz sits down with Sherry Alfaro , the creative mind and business owner behind Ralph’s Interiors , a well-known interior design shop based in Los Angeles . Sherry shares how she took over her father’s business and grew it into a trusted name in LA’s design scene — all through referrals, personalized service, and a deep focus on client-...

In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast , host Ahmet Yavuz of Furniture Marketing Pros sits down with Nicholas Ostrem , founder of STRE Designs , to share his journey from model maker at Herman Miller to launching his own design and machining company. Nicholas reveals how he started STRE Designs from a two-car garage with a single CNC machine, lessons from corporate design, and what it to...

Furniture Success Podcast — Brian Hurvitz (Designer & Custom Furniture Maker) In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast , host Ahmet Yavuz from Furniture Marketing Pros sits down with Brian Hurvitz , a seasoned designer with nearly two decades of experience in custom furniture and product design. Brian shares how he transitioned from automotive design to furniture, the importance of bes...

In this episode Michael Imperatore, founder of Décor Design Labs , shares how building strong relationships, leveraging collaborations, and maintaining an active industry presence helped grow his brand. From connecting with the right partners to creating opportunities through networking, Michael offers insights every furniture & décor entrepreneur should hear. 📩 Contact Michael Imperatore &am...

In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast , host Ahmet Yavuz sits down with Kwadwo Som-Pimpong , the founder of Crafted Glory — a custom furniture brand known for its craftsmanship, premium materials, and timeless design. Kwadwo shares how his early passion for working with his hands evolved into a thriving business, building tables and furniture pieces for high-end clients and designers. F...

In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast by Furniture Marketing Pros, host Ahmet Yavuz sits down with John Artemis , founder of Best Mobile Furniture Repair , to talk about his 30+ years in the furniture repair industry. From humble beginnings with a DIY vinyl repair kit to building a successful nationwide service, John shares valuable insights on high-quality craftsmanship, customer servi...

In this episode, host Ahmet Yavuz sits down with Geoff McKonly to discuss his journey from boat building to founding a successful custom furniture business. Geoff shares valuable insights on craftsmanship, running a solo operation, and building meaningful customer relationships. 💼 In This Episode, Geoff McKonly Shares: His unique journey from boat building to custom furniture The importance of tr...

🎧 Listen to the Latest Episode of the Furniture Success Podcast Featuring Joe Aiello – Co-Founder of Commercial Office Interiors In This Episode: Joe’s journey from employee to entrepreneur What makes great commercial office furniture today How design influences workplace culture and productivity The role of long-term client relationships in B2B Trends reshaping modern office environments 📩 Conn...

In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast , Ahmet Yavuz talks with Jeff Giagnocavo , co-owner of Gardners Mattress & More , founder of The Big Ticket Life , and host of Lancaster Connects . Jeff shares how he grew his retail store through bold marketing, strong leadership, and meaningful community involvement. Whether you're a store owner or just want to hear an inspiring story in the f...

In this power-packed episode, Ahmet Yavuz sits down with Kevin Maxwell , founder of CubeWorld USA , to explore how he transformed his life—going from cleaning restrooms to leading a revolutionary modular furniture company now working with clients like the White House , Beyoncé’s designer , and even a billionaire investor who wired him $1 million. Kevin shares insights on scaling without losing cre...

🎧 In This Exciting Episode of the Furniture Success Podcast Join Ahmet Yavuz as he sits down with Carl Vergara , the passionate force behind Quagga Designs —a Canadian furniture brand revolutionizing the industry with tool-free, screw-free bed frames that assemble in minutes. 🌱 What You’ll Learn: The engineering behind no-screw, no-tool furniture Shipping and fulfillment across Canada and the U....

In this inspiring episode of the Furniture Success Podcast by Furniture Marketing Pros, Ahmet Yavuz sits down with Diana, founder of The Pink Pinecone , to uncover how she turned a creative side hobby into a thriving boutique furniture restoration brand. From reviving heirlooms to navigating COVID-era demand, Diana shares it all—from technical tips to life balance insights. 📩 Contact Diana: Email...

In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, we sit down with Keelan Freitag, founder of NextGen Workspace Solutions, a rising independent rep firm in the New England commercial furniture market. Keelan shares his inspiring journey from a 9-year teaching career to becoming a key player in the contract furniture industry. Learn how Keelan: Built a multi-line rep firm in just seven months. Comb...

Furniture Success Podcast - Margaret Schwartz Interview 🎙️ Furniture Success Podcast – Interview with Margaret Schwartz In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast , we sit down with Margaret Schwartz , founder of Modern Antiquarian , an antique dealer based in New York City. Margaret shares her fascinating journey into the antiques business—from a spontaneous trip to London to building a bra...

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Furniture Success Podcast – Kevin from Summit Effects Woodcraft 🎙️ Furniture Success Podcast – Featuring Kevin from Summit Effects Woodcraft In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast , brought to you by Furniture Marketing Pros , we sit down with Kevin from Summit Effects Woodcraft — a talented craftsman who turned his childhood passion for building into a thriving woodworking business. Fro...

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🎙️ Furniture Success Podcast: From Stream Biology to Custom Woodworking This episode features Andrew Peck of Live Edge Exclusives , who left his career as a stream biologist to pursue his true passion—woodworking. He shares how he built his business through in-person shows and referrals, and how personal connection drives sales in the custom furniture market. 🔥 Episode Highlights: Andrew’s journe...

🎙️ Welcome to the Furniture Success Podcast by Furniture Marketing Pros! In this episode, we sit down with Bryce and Jasmine from Indy Ventures , a family-owned business specializing in furniture assembly, delivery, and repair services. They share their entrepreneurial journey, discuss the unique dynamics of running a business as a married couple, and offer insights on supporting furniture retaile...

🎙️ Welcome to the Furniture Success Podcast by Furniture Marketing Pros! In this episode, host Ahmet Yavuz chats with Matt Hall , the creative mind behind the innovative, patent-protected Toilet Table . Matt reveals the "aha" moment that led to his invention and explores the wide range of potential users—from parents juggling toddlers to hospital patients and caregivers. He walks us through the jo...

🎙️ Welcome to the Furniture Success Podcast by Furniture Marketing Pros! In this episode, host Ahmet Yavuz is joined by Dr. William Attaway —leadership coach and author of Catalytic Leadership —to dive into what it takes to lead a thriving business in today’s competitive landscape. Dr. Attaway shares his inspiring journey from attending a leadership conference at 15 to coaching high-performing lea...