Zach Vaught

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast

Business UND ↓ 498 episodes

Hi, my name is Zach! I help woodworkers start their business in their garages and then scale them to multiple six-figures without working 80 hour weeks and losing their sanity in the process! Tune in here to learn the business side of woodworking!

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Zach Vaught

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

#48 - You Cannot Grow Because You Keep Lying To Yourself - A MUST LISTEN. 01.04.2022

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into why the ability to be brutally honest with yourself about your business might be the most important thing you could possible do in order to grow and move forward. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz   To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https:/...

#47 - The Grind Is Worth It. 30.03.2022

In today's episode, Zach shares some wins from his business & financial life - and encourages you to keep a strong vision for your future and then do whatever it takes to meet it. If this encourages you, please leave us a review so we can reach more woodworkers & craftspeople across the world!  To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/g...

#46 - How I Doubled My First Clients Business In Less Than 20 Days 29.03.2022

In today's episode, Zach introduces Alexa & Seth Keck and Kecks Kustoms Furniture - and how since partnering with him, they have more than DOUBLED their business in 20 days. To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048   To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.c...

#45 - How To Conquer Self-Doubt & Live The Life You Were Meant To Live. 25.03.2022

In Today's Episode, Zach deep dives into self-doubt, the heartache and pain of entrepeneurship, and how to overcome and live the life that you were meant to live. To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz   To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048   To ge...

#44 - *CONTROVERSIAL* Why Nobody Cares About Your Dovetail Joint 23.03.2022

In this episode, Zach deep dives into why you shouldn't spend any time or attention worrying about the things that your customers don't care anything about.    To join Zach's free woodworking business facebook group, please click here —> https://www.facebook.com/groups/wwbiz   To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048   To get y...

#43 - Why Playing Small Is Destroying Your Life & Your Potential As A Woodworker 21.03.2022

To apply for Zach's Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048   To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook

#42 - I'm About To Blow Your Mind Teaching You About Margins. 17.03.2022

In Today's Episode, Zach deep dives into Revenue, Profit, & Margins - and this episode will BLOW YOUR MIND.  Incremental changes in pricing move the needle in a MAJOR WAY! To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048   To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", please click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com...

#41 - Should You Take Out A Loan To Grow Your Business? 10.03.2022

In today's episode of the podcast, Zach deep dives into the reasons why you should and should not borrow money to grow your business.  If this podcast has helped you or encouraged you, please take 30 seconds to leave us a review! It would mean the world!  To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048   To get your free copy of Zach'...

#40 - How To Transition Into A Full-Time Woodworker *PLUS* An Intro to the Woodworking Accelerator Program! 07.03.2022

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into how you should go from a hobbyist or part-time woodworker into doing it full time!  Learn from his mistakes!  Also, Zach introduces his brand new Woodworking Accelerator Program!  To apply for the Woodworking Accelerator Program, Please click here -> https://form.jotform.com/220655163443048 To get your free copy of Zach's Ebook "Handmade Business Secrets",...

#39 - How To Create A Website That WORKS! + Ads & Messagings Tips 03.03.2022

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into how to create ads, a website, and a messaging plan that actually turns prospects into buyers!  To download your FREE copy of Zach's book "handmade business secrets", click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook  

#38 - How I'm Going To Break $1,000,000 In Sales In The Next 8-10 Months & How You Can Too 28.02.2022

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into his exact strategy he's going to use to go from $500,000 per year in sales to over $1,000,000 in 2022.  This episode gives you persective you might not have had in the past & also gives a great book recommendation that can change your life. To download Zach's free ebook "Handmade Business Secrets", Click Here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinessse...

#37 - What Got You Here Won't Get You There. - Mastering The Art Of Leveling Up In Your Woodworking Business 24.02.2022

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into the areas of growth that you'll walk through as you go from $1K/mo - $10K/mo, then $10k - $20k, then $20k - $50k, and what he's learned along the journey. This episode can help you avoid many of the pitfalls that he made. Tune in & enjoy!  To download your copy of Zach's free ebook "handmade business secrets" Click here -> https://www.zachvaught.com/handmad...

#36 - Why You Can't Seem To Grow Your Business & What To Do About It. 23.02.2022

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into what most people get stuck doing -vs- what people should actually BE doing during the earliest phases of their business. If you can't seem to gain traction with your business, tune in on this one - we think it'll help!  To claim your free copy of Zach ebook "handmade business secrets" go to https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook    

#35 - The Truth About Working Smart -VS- Working Hard As A Woodworker+ Zach Challenges Your Beliefs Hardcore 14.02.2022

In Today's Episode, Zach talks about the 5 pieces of every business. Lead Generation, Lead Nurture, Sales, Fulfillment, & Retention.   He talks about the difference between working hard & working smart with each of those areas.   After that, he spits some truth about what Entrepreneurship actually looks like and what it actually takes to be successful.   Tune in! 

#34 - What Is Balance? Am I Working Too Hard? 14.02.2022

In Today's Episode, Zach keeps it short and challenges your beliefs around Balance.    Tune in to be encouraged and challenged in your business and in your relationships

#33 - My Biggest Mistake The Last 60 Days As A Woodworking Business Owner 02.02.2022

In Today's Episode, Zach deep dives into some of the things he didn't see coming in his business the last 60 days, how they derailed him, and how you don't have to make the same mistake!  Learn from his mistakes and be encouraged as you grow your own woodworking brand! 

#32 - Going From Hobbyist To A Pro - 5 Key Differences 21.01.2022

In Today's Episode, Zach deep dives into the 5 biggest differences between being a hobbyist maker & becoming an entrepreneur/professiona/business owner as a woodworker or maker. To schedule a call to work with Zach, click here: https://calendly.com/zachvaught1/scale-or-fail  

#31 - Our Journey To $50,000 Per Month & What You Can Learn From It 14.01.2022

In Today's Episode, Zach shares the story of how he started in his garage with basically no business plan & very little skills, to failure, to where we are today as a business doing $50,000/per month in sales. To find & subscribe to Zach's youtube channel, just click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4lvPJb78E_MUOAug4w0_Bg To get your free copy of Zach's E-book, "Handmade Business Secrets",...

#30 - High Ticket -VS- Low Ticket - Which Should You Focus On? 07.01.2022

In this episode of Handmade Business Secrets, Zach deep dives into the pros & cons of selling both low ticket & high ticket items and gives you his personal preference of which one is a better model to build a business upon. To find & subscribe to Zach's youtube channel, just click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4lvPJb78E_MUOAug4w0_Bg   To get your free copy of Zach's E-book, "Handmade Bu...

#29 - The 3 Systems Your Woodworking Business MUST HAVE In Order To Be Successful 30.12.2021

In Today's Episode of Handmade Business Secrets, Zach deep dives into the 3 systems that Iron By Iron Designs runs on and why he believes its critical for your business to run on the same 3 systems.  Stay tuned for more information about how to join our Iron By Iron Network Of Woodworkers across the US & Canada soon!

#28 - Planning & Goal Setting Heading Into 2022 For All Woodworkers 20.12.2021

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into how to strategically plan for growth in your business heading into the new year, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to set goals that take you and your business to new heights. You don't want to miss this one! 

#27 - We Broke $100K In ONE MONTH! 03.12.2021

In today's episode, Zach shares how Iron By Iron Woodworks broke $100K in sales for the month of November in 2021. He gives tips and tricks on how he did it and how you can do it too moving forward. 

# 26 - How To Get From $1,000/Mo To $20,000/Mo As A Woodworker + Updates on Iron By Iron Woodworks 22.11.2021

In Today's Episode, Zach Outlines the 3 systems that you need to refine in order to go from a hobbyist woodworker to becoming a business owner and running a business that will power the rest of your life.   

#25 - Lead -VS- Lag Indicators & Which One To Build Your Goals Around 01.02.2021

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into what a lead indicator is and what a lag indicator is, and which one you should focus on the most to build the business and life of your dreams.   To schedule a free consultation call with Zach, click here: https://calendly.com/zachvaught1/scale-or-fail  

#24 - Why You Should NOT Build Your Business On Etsy 01.02.2021

In today's episode, Zach deep dives into 3 reasons you should NOT build your business on Etsy and what you should do instead!  Here is the link to watch the replay of Zach's FREE training of the biggest mistakes most new handmade business owners make and his 3 pillars of success to building a multiple 6-figure woodworking business : https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/1/n72lyh7tpt8t1  

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