Off the Rails with The Stile Boyz

It has been a bit since we released an episode but non the less here we are!! We take some time to catch up on shop life, family and oh yeah... Mitch met Jesus!!

In this episode of the Off The Rails Podcast, hosts Travis and Mitch welcome guest Drew Fisher from Fisher's Shop. They discuss the journey from hobbyist to professional woodworker, the importance of embracing mistakes in the creative process, and the challenges of content creation.

Part 1 of 3 for Season 3 Episode 1 Where have we been and what have we been up to while we were away from the mics!!

Part 2 of 3 for Season 3 Episode 1 Emails answered and tips and tricks that we have discovered along the way. As per the usual we get a little lost down the tool rabbit trail!!

Part 3 of 3 for Season 3 Episode 1 Tools, Tool, Tools! Since we have been away for a bit we decided to go a little further than the tool of the week and catch everyone up on a couple of things we have found to be useful over the past few months. 

We are back baby and we are coming back stronger than ever!!! Join us as we explain where we have been and where we are going!!! Full Episode Release

The Boyz are in the same state.. this could be dangerous!! Do we work too much and how do you define lazy??? Listen for details on how to get a gift from The Stile Boyz!!!

It's colder than cold in Tennessee, how do you keep your shops warm? Deer Days of 2024, Mitch has a "tool" recommendation for everyone and Travis is still wrestling with compounding problems. We really dive into doing things differently and the mindset it takes to change. 

The road of the shortcut rarely is that!! We get an update on Mitch's surgery and how Trey is doing being the man of the shop. We review an electronic device while discussing a road trip and what the heck a VFD is!!

Happy New Year!! Welcome back, as we check-in with Mitch and his... medical condition. We try to show just how old we are trying figure out social media and electronic devices!

Whew, we made it through Thanksgiving and man do we have a lot to be thankful for!! This podcast is definitely one of them!! Join us as we recap the day of food, we discuss vanity standards and working with Alder as well.  Feedback always welcome: offcuts@stileboyz.com 

We divert off the tracks to discuss how to better manage an employee and the challenges of an employee who is also a friend.  Feedback welcome  offcuts@stileboyz.com

Well we are back at it trying to fight the technology battle while trying out a new state of the art soundproof studio and trying to keep Mitch on task. 

The saga continues, Mitch is making process with builds and the new house is coming along where Travis seems to be stuck in a parallel universe that requires constant medical attention while also trying to sell a house!!

Heck if we know what we are doing but we are going to keep trying.  We are just catching up and Mitch completely confuses Travis with some small business stats... 

Despite the internet's request for us to stop recording we are back!! Life is what it is and we were forced to take a break but we are back. This episode is formatted a little differently than normal so let us know what you think. Don't worry we didn't make it through without a technical glitch!! Feedback Welcome offcuts@stileboyz.com

Mitch goes on the weirdest road trip ever. We also get into a deep conversation about what our drive and motivation is for running our own business and what that means to us. 

We make an attempt to catch up and host a podcast but technology gets us again! We were able to sneak in a quick phone call with Butter Smooth himself to check on his medical status!!

Amazon is Amazing, Tape Measures Required, Monkey Butt Powder and Pay Day!! You have to listen to fill in the blanks!! Feedback welcome: offcuts@stileboyz.com

Mitch brings us some industry updates for a new segment, face framers don't make friends and a move might be in the future sooner than planned for one Stile Boy!! Comments and feedback are always welcome!! Offcuts@stileboyz.com

Family In The Business .  Your Feedback Is Always Welcome offcuts@stileboyz.com

No we didn't turn this circus into a traveling road show but Mitch did go to Tennessee to help Travis with the new shop. The road trip recap is one you will not want to miss!!! Feedback welcome: Offcuts@stileboyz.com

In this week's The Stile Boyz attempt to have a live, remote guest on the show for the first time.... you can imagine how it goes.  Your feedback is always welcome offcuts@stileboyz.com

Mitch is in the middle of the biggest job he's ever done in the shop and the manhunt is one for a stolen dirt bike. Email us at offcuts@stileboyz.com

Mitch needs a Doctor for his Dr, Mower and The Stile Boyz start planning Travis' shop swap. Your feedback is always welcome offcuts@stileboyz.com