If I Had to Start From 0, This is What I Would Do to Grow a Woodworking Business
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- I want to share my top 10 tips that have helped me grow a woodworking business from the ground up. These woodworking tips and information are not guaranteed to work for you but I hope you get value out of this information and can apply it to your business. My goal is to help you grow your woodworking business and help you make money woodworking. Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description to help support this channel.
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0:00 Tips for Growing a Business
0:29 Have a Business Plan
1:29 Love What You Do
2:03 It Takes Time to Grow
2:42 Do You NEED That Tool?
3:05 Require a Deposit
3:46 Have an Income Source
4:18 LLC For Woodworking
5:28 How to Find Customers
9:09 Selling Woodwork Online
9:53 Don't Be Lazy
10:47 Customers Wanting Lower Prices - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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I tried to order the farmhouse bundle with the promo code ‘business’ as you stated but it said not a valid promo code. Could you assist with this? Love your channel! Thank you for all your inspiration and advice! I love that you are and Arkansan! I’m an Arkansas native.
@@michelleharrod4819 Try it with all caps BUSINESS
Question: do you think you would have been as successful as you are in your woodworking business without the TH-cam channel? Just wanted to see if this would be something to pursue if it meant trying to add the streaming/socialedia aspect to it
Due to being diagnosed with Distal Muscular Atrophy and losing my job due to COVID related issues I retired at 61 years of age. I am on a fixed income so I cannot afford to send you any “gifts” but I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your TH-cam videos! I have gone back to my roots and started building farmhouse furniture (I actually sold a quilt ladder and a craft table). I do all my work in a 12’x 12’ uninsulated shed. Keep up the good work.
Hope you're doing well.
I’ve been nervous about the work space I’m going to have, but with you saying 12x12, I feel less worried.
Hopefully you’ve been doing well.
I just quiet my trucking job in march. Just sold some land and want to start a bussiness like this out of my house. I don't want to work for anybody ever again. There are good job and bosses but im 49 and done with every body elses ways. Thanks for the great ideas.
#6 is probably the most critical. On the rare occasions I did not get payment up front 99% of the time I got screwed. I take 100% up front always from now on, and sometimes I'll take 50% from a reputable business. And friends and family are absolutely the worst about taking advantage
Great video Matt! Many woodworkers need to HEAR this type of advice. I grew a small Graphic Arts company to over $1M in sales by using these principals alone. The most important of your steps is "Ask For The Sale"!
I have a dewalt mobile table saw, dual bevel miter saw, circ saw, chisels, drills, angle grinders etc. It's plenty enough already, the obvious missing component that I *NEED* is a thickness planer. You never think about it until you do woodworking. All my stuff sat around for about 10 years at this point and I decided to get back into things. Great video!
Great info and Motivation Matt! finishing my first sofa table this weekend. I have been procrastinating on it, so I will finally be glad to get it done. It will be a gift to a Aunt In N.C. I will be all over your channel. Keep up the good work and great videos. John.
I work 4, ten hour days a week, giving me 3 day weekends, which allows me to, hopefully, start building a business. Thank you so much for the tips. God bless!
You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out! Keep up the hard work brother!
You've been such an inspiration for me since I found your channel so thank you very much for your hard work. And I hope you continue to find greater and greater success.
I built a couple noodle boards for a friend and my sister in law. Posted pictures on Facebook Marketplace with in the first 3-4 days I now have 9 additional boards to build and sell. 5 of which are only need the monogram to be ready for delivery. The other 4 will be started next week. It is very fulfilling to see people, no matter how many people, want something you build. Thank you for your guidance.
Hobby builder here that has been slowly building my tools and skills by custom builds throughout my own home. Ready to take the plunge into the hustle and your videos have been very helpful! Thank you for all the work you put in and knowledge you share.
Right there with you T. Good luck to us 👍🏼👍🏼
Hello....I'm exactly at the same position as you guys. Nothing but success and blessings to all of us!!
I'm ahead of the 3 of you and just wanted to say good luck to you all!
I've been doing the same with projects around here for months an I think I'm almost ready to get my feet wet🤞 I hope everyone is doing well in their ventures with this art form!
Hell yeah brothers. Let's get this money.
I just started the 1836LumberCo here in the Republic of Texas in November!
It's been a blast!
Matt, you're killing it with all this, and I know I - as well as many others - look to you for inspiration. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, your work, and your encouragement! This was great information, as usual. Cheers!
Awesome Video Man. Just starting a wood turning business myself and there is a lot of good information in here. I actually got my first customer 2 days ago. Now i have to make first articles and revisit so we can set the quantities / costs of each and then I have to GET TO WORK! :)
Thanx for all your tips bro I ve done some woodwork before here in losangeles .now I'm a tattoo artist but I miss woodworking ,i still have all my tools started watching your channel for about a few weeks all I already built couple farmhouse benches , end tables for family they loved them planning to build more this month to thanx for the inspiration you do some awesome work👊🙏🏻
“Let people know that you’re the go to person for that type of project.” That’s the best advice for any business start up IMO.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your vast knowledge!!
Amazing info. Timely too. Thanks Matt
Thanks for the advise. You gave me a lot to think about. I was planning on trying to sell my outdoor furniture at our local farmer's markets.
You sir are amazing! I love the step by step videos for your beginner or your average homeowner.
This one hits home. I started woodworking last year and have now started building pieces for customers. I want to niche down and this video really clarified several sticking points in what I’m doing and how I need to plan.
Thank you for posting this💪🏽🪵💪🏽🪵
Big thanks for the dropping some Knowledge. Big ups to your videos!
Best information I’ve watched about business on TH-cam
Thank you for all the great advice 👍😊you have been a tremendous help.😁 trying to start a small crafting business in my town you’ve have answered all of my questions.
Thanks for your content. As a woodworker/Handyman myself i am to busy by trying to stay above the water for watching all of your videos. But if i am looking for advice your channel is one of the first i approach because of how morally right things are around here, no filth words, perversions etc.. May the Lord truly bless you and your family!
Thanks for this, Matt! A friend of mine sent me this video as I've been toying with getting into business. I've built stuff for friends and family for years so I'm fairly confident in my woodworking skills, but I know I'm pretty clueless about actually going into business. This has been a great help.
All great advice! Thanks Matt!
Thanks buddy great motivation!! Been binge watching your videos lately keep the awesome content up!
I will say after 40 some years of being a Craftsman in a carpenter nothing better I would like to do at 64 years old is to build in my shop only. And I think it's going to come to that at some point. But right now up here in northern Michigan there are not enough Craftsman or Carpenters to do the work that needs to be done. So much work that I have actually pulled my business card from boards at gas stations laundromats grocery stores because I just can't keep up with the calls. That being said your advice is sound! Keep up the good work!
Awesome video as always! God bless. ♥
Great info.
love your videos brother !
Great advice Matt, thanks for another great video. I’m currently chasing this dream myself. I work 70 hour work weeks driving truck, and with family at home it doesn’t leave me a lot of extra time. I often times sacrifice a little sleep to work on my business. My end goal is to be off of the road and running my business at home with my family. Again I really appreciate your content, keep up the good work! God bless!
You are an inspiration. I really enjoy your videos.
Great Info as Always.....💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I love the tshirt message.
Great video. As soon as I get a space for a workshop I’m going all in. My one stall garage is not enough right now
Good advice for any start-up really.
Love the video. I learned a lot. Thanks and keep up the good work. 👍
Hola! 🖐 Thanks for this video and for your insight. You motivation and inspiration comes through as you speak it with passion! Please keep these videos coming. Take care and have a good one :D 👊
Thank you
Always chasing the dream, no matter what it is.
Building barrister bookcase now.
Best of luck.
Thanks good information have a blessed week.
Great advice Matt, thanks so much
Thanks dude
Great Video with Awesome Info! Thank you!
Thank you so much.
Thanks for the inspiration, God bless
This is very helpful, thank you so much for sharing💗
you're an inspiration. thx man
Just subscribed pal
Thanks for the video and much love from the UK 👌
Thanks Matt. I have been putting off getting started with my own business. I've watched ur vids for maybe over a year now and this made me make up my mind. You finally pushed me hard enough buddy. Thanks.
Fantastic!
You can do it! Congratulations on your new beginning!
Really nice and helpful, and love the idea of minimal tools to start
Looking for a job and starting a wood shop in my garage at the same time! this video help a lot. thanks!
Love seeing you guys' videos! It's amazing to see how far you've come from borrowed tools. Keep it up.
Nice shirts and content. God bless from The Netherlands.
So cool how much your channel has grown! Your content is super good!
Thank you. Been working hard to get better.
Thank you Matt for sharing this knowledge. The only thing I am missing is a shop/garage to work out of. Right now I work out of a 10' x 10' tarp shed. Looking to find a shop to rent for now.
Look for a shared space so you can keep overhead costs down
thank you sir for ideas
Love your videos sir
Excellent video! I greatly admire your ease in front of the camera, haven't been able to master that yet. Good luck!
Love you brother
Excellent advice
Thank you!
Run after your dreams!!!! I love it, thanks for the content.
Great vid brother . As I’m very close to diving into the business aspect.
great t-shirt bro and amazing tips thank you so much
Awesome information as usual!! Thank you for the content!!!
Nice video.
Nice t-shirt also.
Great tips Matt!!
Thanks Jay!
Great advice
The real estate agent tip is actually really interesting. I wouldn’t have thought of that.
I got my first customer through my wife’s coworkers. She was talking about the desk I built her and Bada-Bing, Bada-Boom… I built a desk, towel ladder, portable vanity, and noodle board for one coworker.
Watched many of your videos, but finally subscribed today. Your passion for the content comes out, but I also feel your passion for Christ in these. Love your t-shirts!
I appreciate that!
Thanks for the inspiration
Love the tee shirt message
All great advice. Thanks
Man, your video production quality is looking so good. Constantly getting better. Keep it up brother
Thank you
This is a remarkably useful video and I appreciate you putting it up. I also like your choice of tee shirts.
Thank you!
Hey bro,you have really inspired and taught me great ideas.
I am indeed gtareful.
Thanks bro
Well I am trying to get started with my own business so let see how this works. I have been in love with this stuff since Norm and the new Yankee work shop. Trying to show a picture of my shop but it will not let me.
Thanks for the content Matt.
..please consider adding a link for those awsome shirts you wear bro!!
Thanks!
Not sure how I missed this! Sorry for the delayed response but THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Im a do it this year. Good advise on tools. I want them all . LOL
Great video, I always learn something when I watch them. I like the free gift video the best though. Keep it up, Thanks
Thanks Matt! Great video! You’ve inspired me to get serious about my woodworking business. 2022 is gonna be a great year!!!
Talk to colleges and junior colleges. They have programs and organizations to help start a business. Right now it’s a great time to do this as there’s money available for this.
sound advice from a good presenter
Mahalo this was great information. I just moved into my own apartment back in November 2021. I built my bed back in November. I also made my first coffee table with the scrap pieces from the bed and other materials purchased to complete it. Since then I have made 8 bed frames and 10 coffee tables for people who saw my post on Facebook and they posted on theirs and it just snowballed. I recently made an end table and I already have orders for those. Im trying to finish these beds and coffee tables before I can fulfill the end tables. Its just crazy though how long it took to complete my first projects and now I can turn them out in a day or so. Im just so happy cause i was able to get a dewalt mitre saw to help with repeated cuts. I will need to check on a business license or something since I am making money now at it.
Im doing the best I can, I have a table saw, miter saw, circular saw and essential tools. Had to do alot of side jobs at work to buy all my stuff but sadly my apartment only allows me to work in my garage Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm. I just feel like I can't get anything done with just 12 hours a week.
I've seen some stuff for sale on places like Facebook and have no idea how people are making any money. I'll admit, I've sold some stuff too cheap, but I've seen some stuff out there that barely covers the cost of the lumber.
You are truly an inspiration to many of us Matt….. my next move is to start building custom barn house doors exclusively since I enjoy it so much. Thanks for the great advise as always
Not worried about what you believe….. I believe
Love watching your videos. Very good content. Just wondering if you'll do a video on taking pallet wood and making it into something. Haven't watched all your videos so I don't know if you have done one of them are not yet. Keep up the great work
Subbed for the shirt
thanks to you and a couple other people i now have a dream for once in my life. and now all i want. to do is build. furniture.. and pieces that bring joy to peoples lives... thanks for so much help in your videos. its helping me to believe i can do what i want to even tho i have not much experience ur videos have become a essential tool for knowledge... can i please just ask u to do a full 2022 pocket hole jig review on what u think is the best one to get to date... im so stuck with that question but i know that's a game changer in quick strong jointing but which is the best one to buy right now for a new wood worker starting out
Such an inspiration! Got 15 orders my first two weeks thanks to you. Love the vids!
Hello, what did you end up going for? My guys tell me to sell the same items this guy did. Is this the same approach you had ?
@@ezequielarce8079 yes! I started with the stove covers / noodle boards, then progressed to side tables and small furniture. He has some great plans on his website that I purchased. After that I was able to start creating my own products. Taking good pictures and presenting your products well is what helped me a lot.
@@dylanstorry7478 I meant to say my guts not my guys lol. I plan on cutting hours from day job. There is a no room for improvement there and I feel that I’m stuck (learning wise) so yea if I can make the difference in income and be working the same hours. Hey thanks for replying
@@ezequielarce8079 yeah man you can do it! I was in a similar spot and started this side hustle just to pay for some tools. I’m now building saunas full time. Start small and see where it takes you! It’s a lot of work but it’s so much more rewarding than a 9-5. Good luck man 👍🏻
@@dylanstorry7478 thanks for the kind words, yea I’m all buckle up and see where this ride takes me. Keep growing! Best of luck to you this upcoming year
Thank you Matt, for the insight. Love this channel!
Im more into mid century modern as I live in Portland Oregon and im moving to South Dakota. Something tells me I’ll have to compromise and start making farmhouse. Not my favorite cause it’s bulky and not as sleek or smooth as MCM. we’ll see how it goes
Ive been trying to start a woodworking business for a while now and these tips are clear and concise. Most important is the hard work! Thank you so much!