Working at Woodworking

Send us Fan Mail Do you want to earn some money, get free market research, gain new skills, meet people and have fun?  These are some of the benefits of setting up shop at an Arts & Craft Shows. There also are some downsides. Listen and see if this is for you. Recommendations of the Week: Big site….everything you ever wanted to know about craft shows: Good articles, Ebooks for sale: https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail Last week we covered eyes, ears, nose and throat. This week we discuss ways of keeping all your fingers; how accidents happen and tips for preventing them AND what to do if the bad thing does occur.... Links to websites and products referred to in this episode. (Links with ‘amzn’ are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show!):  Israeli Battle Dressing, 6-inch Compression...

Send us Fan Mail We all have it, we all need it, we all should use it….shop safety. Tips and tricks to protect your eyes, ears and lungs with recommendations for the best tools to do the job. Links to websites and products referred to in this episode. (Links with ‘amzn’ are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show!): EYES 39 Dollar Glasses: https://www.39dollarglasses.com/ DeWalt Safety...

Send us Fan Mail HOW you work in your shop is as important as WHAT you build in your shop. Having a plan will greatly increase efficiency and profitability as well as keeping you from pulling your hair out... Links to websites and products referred to in this episode. (Links with ‘amzn’ are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show!): Five Star Notebook, Graph Ruled Paper: https://amzn.to...

Send us Fan Mail How to do make 100 of something without losing your mind?! Here are some tips and tricks that will save you time and make you money by speeding up the build process. Links to websites and products referred to in this episode. (Links with ‘amzn’ are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the show!): Wixey Digital Table Saw Readout http://www.wixey.com/ or https://amzn.to/3oJeWF4...

Send us Fan Mail Can you make money building prototypes for other people? Maybe! But there are a few considerations to make before jumping into a relationship with someone. Sometimes….it just isn’t worth it. Links to websites referred to in this episode(unsponsored): Recommendation of the Week: Wood and Shop Website, Joshua Farnsworth https://woodandshop.com/ Affiliate Links: Unitel Voice VOIP- ht...

Send us Fan Mail How are customers calling you? Do you just use your personal phone or should you buy a separate phone for your woodworking business? There is a hack that might be perfect for you! Links to websites referred to in this episode(unsponsored): Phone Messaging App: https://www.youmail.com/ YouTube-Best Cell Phone Plans: https://youtu.be/jzGUw876TIo  Coverage Critic Website: https://cov...

Send us Fan Mail There is no escaping! They are everywhere and they are coming for you! How do you protect yourself and keep your money? Links to websites referred to in this episode(unsponsored): https://www.grammarly.com Recommendation of the Week:  I Deleted 10,000 Scammer Files and Tell Him https://youtu.be/JrnO1gVAzyM This is what happens when you reply to a spam email | James Veitech https:/...

Send us Fan Mail It isn't as hard as it may seem to start a woodworking business part-time. All you have to do is start ! There are three more steps I cover in this episode to get you up and running with minimal cost and hassle. Links to websites referred to in this episode(unsponsored): https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-website-builders Recommendation of the Week: Top 5 Woodworking Projec...

Send us Fan Mail I have two important items for you today. First, some advice and encouragement on doing your 2021 taxes, especially if this is your first year filing for your business, and second, a warning or heads up on changes to the tax law that will catch any of you who have been flying under the radar. Links to websites referred to in this episode(unsponsored): Tax Software: https://www.inv...

Send us Fan Mail A short episode with an end of year way to save on taxes plus thoughts on starting 2022 off right. If you are still 'thinking about' starting a woodworking business, 2022 may be the year! Support the show Contact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com Support This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

Send us Fan Mail Anyone who has used an old crappy, rusty hand saw knows how frustrating it can be. The saw binds and gets stuck in the wood, probably because the saw has lost all the set in the teeth. But ancient saws, Roman, Greek even Egyptian saws apparently had no set at all. Is it possible Christmas changed that? Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and educate amateur woodworke...

Send us Fan Mail It's good to have demanding customers! They are not satisfied with what they find in the furniture stores or big box store and they have sot you out to help solve their problem. But things can go awry and it's probably your fault. Recommendation of the Week: 731 Woodworks on YouTube “Customer Says, “Your Price is Too High” You Say…. https://youtu.be/I0qJFCuy--M Working A...

Send us Fan Mail You could be the best amateur woodworker in the world and totally bomb as a professional woodworker. The woodworking is the easy part—running a business is the hard part. We will discuss the top three things you must do to make a profit, to serve your customers and to stay in the game. Links to websites referred to in this episode(unsponsored): Klingspor -  https://www.klingspor.c...

Send us Fan Mail Having the right tools for your professional woodworking shop has a direct impact on how efficient you will be and how much money you can make. Some tools will make you money, others will cost you money. Learn to separate a NEED from a WANT and buy the right tool for the job. Recommendation of the Week: https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/     website and podcast   Working At Woodw...

Send us Fan Mail How will customers know that you are running a woodworking business and can provide the services they need? Without good marketing, you still have a hobby. We’ll talk about some simple techniques that have a big impact on your success. Links to websites referred to in this episode(unsponsored): Google Business - https://support.google.com/business/answer/2911778?hl=en&co=GENIE...

Send us Fan Mail Setting up your shop office and managing all the unforeseen paperwork and ‘stuff’ that is involved in operating a small business can be daunting, but if you are well organized and dedicated to the small details you will do better woodworking and be more successful. You will need bookkeeping software, a word document, and maybe a spreadsheet program. You can ‘rent’ these by the mon...

Send us Fan Mail Where you work has a very direct impact on what you produce, how efficient you will be and how much money you can make. Do you have a basement shop, a two-car garage shop (sans cars), or a rented space? How many square feet? What is the electrical service; 60 amp, 100 amp, single or three-phase.  Working At Woodworking Podcast hopes to encourage and educate amateur woodworkers who...

Send us Fan Mail Starting a woodworking business happens in two ways, either you know what you want to make and sell, or you have no idea.  In this episode we will explore the difference between selling  products and services. We'll even look at successful combinations including an education componet. Support the show Contact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com Support This Podcast: Buy...

Send us Fan Mail How are you going to pay for your new business; savings, bank loan, kid's college fund? We explore several different sources of seed money, some traditional, some brand new. The real answer to the question might surprise you! Support the show Contact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com Support This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

Send us Fan Mail Setting up your woodworking business is a lot more than sharping your tools and buying a new band saw. You need to have your fiances in order before you even buy that band saw, a long with your insurance, licences and taxes. Don't overlook these critical areas of your new business!    Support the show Contact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com Support This Podcast: Buy...

Send us Fan Mail Along with your business name, your Internet domain name is extremely important - it is how customers will find you on the web. We discuss how to get a domain name, how to get a website and how to manage social media platforms. We also talk about managing database platforms like Manta and Angi. Support the show Contact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com Support This Podcast:...

Send us Fan Mail Your business name is how the rest of the world will relate to you. People in your neighborhood, in your community, city, state and the world will know you by your business name. It should be unique, descriptive and easily remembered. And most importantly, you should be able to get the .... Support the show Contact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com Support This Podcast: Buy...

Send us Fan Mail What are your expectations of working as a professional woodworker?  What exactly do we mean by the term 'woodworker / woodworking'? What is your level of experience in woodworking and how will this affect you? Support the show Contact Me: https://www.workingatwoodworking.com Support This Podcast: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/workatwoodwork

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about trying to make money with your woodworking hobby? Maybe even quitting your full-time job and making a living building furniture? Maybe you are making stuff, selling some stuff, but you want to make it more formal….make it a Real Business! But how…. My name is Roger Kugler and I've been a woodworker for over 50 years. For the past 20 years, I'v...