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How a Rejected Woodworking Hobby Built a 40M Furniture Brand
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Maya Torres, who turned a rejected woodworking project into a $40 million custom furniture company. After her prototype was dismissed by a local design collective, Torres launched a Kickstarter that raised $200,000 and built a brand around 'ugly' wood grain. The hosts discuss how embracing imperfection became a competitive advantage, the economics of direct-to-consumer furniture, and why rejection sometimes points to a better market fit. Along the way, they touch on listener support and what keeps the show ad-free.
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