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The Woodpreneur Podcast
We cover the business and marketing side of the woodworking, sawmill, tree service, furniture making, Urban Wood, and woodworking industry. If you're a woodworker, sawmill owner, or any other entrepreneur and/or business owner in the wood industry, you need to check out this podcast. Each week, we interview business owners, large-scale companies, entrepreneurs, makers, and designers while also offering marketing and business advice that will help you grow your business and increase your…
Episodes
The Woodpreneur PodcastAnthony Saraceno, Real Antique Wood
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger interviews Anthony Saraceno, the operating partner at Real Antique Wood. Anthony shares the…
The Woodpreneur PodcastKen Breon, Lumber Capital Log Yard
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, Jennifer Alger interviews Ken Breon from Lumber Capital Log Yard. They discuss the journey of transforming a small…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJulie Stelman, AncesTREE
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, Jennifer Alger interviews Julie Stelman, co-founder of AncesTREE, discussing her journey from a background in…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJennifer & Steve, Woodpreneur Podcast
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, Jennifer Alger and Steve Larosiliere discuss the transition of hosting duties, new ventures in the wood industry…
The Woodpreneur PodcastZachary Wicks, Wood by Wicks
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger sits down with Zachary Wicks of Wood by Wicks to explore his journey from salvaging cedar trees…
The Woodpreneur PodcastClarke Stevenson, The Watershed Research and Training Center
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, we delve into the inspiring work of The Watershed Research and Training Center, a beacon of community development…
The Woodpreneur PodcastRick Siewert, Wood From the Hood
In this episode, host Jennifer Alger explores urban wood utilization with Rick Siewert from Wood From the Hood. Rick shares how his business started from a…
The Woodpreneur PodcastKelly and Caleb Geer, Urban Tree Merchants
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger speaks with Caleb and Kelly Geer of Urban Tree Merchants about their journey in the urban wood…
The Woodpreneur PodcastTodd Walker, NWH
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger speaks with Todd Walker, the director of marketing at NWH, who has been with the company for 38…
The Woodpreneur PodcastMatthew Arnold, KJP Select Hardwoods
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger interviews Matthew Arnold from KJP Select Hardwoods. They discuss Matthew's journey in the…
The Woodpreneur PodcastKevin Scheimreif, Steel and Grain
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger interviews Kevin Scheimreif, the owner of Steel and Grain. Kevin shares his journey from…
The Woodpreneur PodcastRyan Moore, Urban Wood Company
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger interviews Ryan Moore from Urban Wood Company. They discuss Ryan's journey into woodworking…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJay Peight, JointaWood
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger speaks with Jay Peight from JointaWood, who transitioned from farming to woodworking and…
The Woodpreneur PodcastCody McKee, Mountain Milling Co.
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger interviews Cody McKee of Mountain Milling Co. They discuss the company's evolution from a lawn…
The Woodpreneur PodcastRodney Jacobs, Unique Woods of the Northwest
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger speaks with Rodney Jacobs from Unique Woods of the Northwest about the restoration of big trees…
The Woodpreneur PodcastViktor Sarudi, The Stump Shop
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger reconnects with Viktor Sarudi from The Stump Shop to discuss the evolution of his business…
The Woodpreneur PodcastDaniel West, Big Ass Slabs
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger speaks with Daniel West of Big Ass Slabs about his journey in the woodworking industry. Daniel…
The Woodpreneur PodcastDanny Torres, Deadwood Revival Design
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger interviews Daniel Torres of Deadwood Revival Design. Daniel shares his inspiring journey from…
The Woodpreneur PodcastMarji Medina, It’s Not Trash
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger introduces the podcast’s new direction—highlighting sustainable practices, community…
The Woodpreneur PodcastBrendan Vande Kamp, Log to Lumber
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, new host Jennifer Alger talks with Brendan Vande Kamp of Logs to Lumber about his unexpected entry into sawmilling…
The Woodpreneur PodcastSims Acuff, Eutree
In this episode of the Woodpreneur podcast, host Jennifer Alger introduces the new direction of the show, focusing on the sawmill and woodworking community…
The Woodpreneur PodcastSeth San Filippo, Urban Lumber Company
In this episode of The Woodpreneur Podcast, hosted by Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger, guest Seth San Filippo of Urban Lumber Company shares the story of…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJennifer Alger & Steve Larosiliere
Steve and Jennifer analyze the evolving lumber and sawmill industry on this Woodpreneur Podcast episode, spotlighting emerging opportunities from tariffs and…
The Woodpreneur PodcastZach Bancroft, 805 Woodworks
On the Woodpreneur Podcast, Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger interview Zach Bancroft of 805 Woodworks about his transition from antique dealing to custom…
The Woodpreneur PodcastNick Mooers, Maverick Sawmill
In this episode of the Woodpreneur podcast, hosts Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger interview Nick Mooers from Maverick Sawmill. They discuss the growth of…
The Woodpreneur PodcastChris Hitchcock, Coyote Custom Woodwork
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, hosts Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger interview Chris Hitchcock from Coyote Custom Woodwork. Chris shares his…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJennifer Alger, Host of Woodpreneur Podcast
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere introduces new co-host Jennifer Alger, a seasoned professional in the wood industry. They…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJuan Bruera, Reclaimed Wood Source
In this episode of the Woodpreneur podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Juan Bruera from Reclaimed Wood Source. Juan shares his journey from construction…
The Woodpreneur PodcastKatie Nagji, Swann Closet Design and Consulting
In this episode of the Woodpreneur podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Katie Nagji, the founder of Swann Closet Design. Katie shares her journey from…
The Woodpreneur PodcastChristopher Anderson, Saltwater and Sawdust Woodworks
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Christopher Anderson from Saltwater and Sawdust Woodworks. Christopher shares his…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJoe Trave, Village Handcrafted Cabinetry
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Joe Trave from Village Handcrafted, who shares his inspiring journey from…
The Woodpreneur PodcastTaylor Rachko: Distinctive Designs
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Taylor Rachko from Distinctive Design Storage Solutions. Taylor shares her…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJeff Perry: Angel City Lumber
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere speaks with Jeff Perry from Angel City Lumber about the devastating impact of the recent Los…
The Woodpreneur PodcastEric Gummer: Thomas Philips Woodworking
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Eric Gummer from Thomas Philips Woodworking. Eric shares his journey from being a…
The Woodpreneur PodcastKaren McWilliams: Closets by Karen
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Karen McWilliams, founder of Closets by Karen. Karen shares her journey from…
The Woodpreneur PodcastBucky & Melissa Miller, Miller’s Rustic Sawmill
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere speaks with Bucky and Melissa Miller of Miller's Rustic Sawmill. They share their journey…
The Woodpreneur PodcastClark Cottongim: Woodstock Cabinet Co.
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Clark Cottongim, owner of Woodstock Cabinets, about his journey in transforming a…
The Woodpreneur PodcastTravis DeVine: DeVine Woodworking
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Travis DeVine, a custom woodworker based in New York City. Travis shares his…
The Woodpreneur PodcastRick & Jacob Thaler: Dendro Technology
In this episode of the Woodpreneur podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Rick and Jacob from Dendro Technology, exploring their journey from a successful…
The Woodpreneur PodcastEric Capolino: Structure NYC
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Eric Capolino, a general contractor from Structure NYC. Eric shares his journey…
The Woodpreneur PodcastGeorge Peña: Old Lake Mill & Lumber
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews George Peña, who shares his journey as an urban logger and woodworker. George explains how his passions for…
The Woodpreneur PodcastBrad & Hannah Klingman: RiseUp Label
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere speaks with Brad and Hannah from Rise Up Label, a company dedicated to providing innovative…
The Woodpreneur PodcastDan Sullivan: Navillus Woodworks
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Dan Sullivan, the founder of Navillus Woodworks. Dan shares his journey from…
The Woodpreneur PodcastGarrett Magnusson: Raw Heartwood
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere speaks with Garrett Magnuson from Raw Heartwood, a log-to-table woodworking company. Garrett…
The Woodpreneur PodcastCody Powers: Caps Artistry
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere interviews Cody Powers from Cap Artistry, who shares his inspiring journey from working in a…
The Woodpreneur PodcastAustin Waldo: Texas Woodworking Festival
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Steve Larosiliere speaks with Austin Waldo about the Texas Woodworking Festival, its origins, growth, and the…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJanice Sivitilli: The Knotty Contessa
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Janice, also known as The Knotty Contessa, about her journey from broadcasting to woodworking and how it has…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJoe Paonessa: Edgecroft
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Joe Paonessa, who shares the backstory of EdgeCroft, a CNC and injection molding business located in Tennessee…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJoey Kochlacs: Santa Cruz Sustainable Sawmill
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Joey Kochlacs of Santa Cruz Sustainable Sawmill. Joey shares his journey in the wood industry, from milling and…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJamie Stebenne: JPS Construction & Design
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Jamie Stebenne, owner of JPS Construction and Design, as he shares the journey of starting and growing his…
The Woodpreneur PodcastBen Deumling: Zena Forest Products
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Ben Deumling from Zena Forest Products as he discusses the journey of his company, which specializes in producing…
The Woodpreneur PodcastCorey Tighe: CT Woodwork
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Corey Tighe, owner of CT Woodwork, as he shares his journey of starting a woodworking business and teaching…
The Woodpreneur PodcastMatthew Gutchess: Gutchess Lumber Co, Inc.
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Matthew Gutchess from Gutchess Lumber. They discuss the company's 120-year history, which began in 1904, and its…
The Woodpreneur PodcastJohn Bohman: Dovetail Furniture Company
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews John Bohman, a carpenter and furniture maker. John shares his journey of starting and growing his business. He…
The Woodpreneur PodcastShaun Burroughs: Build Nashville
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Shaun Burroughs from Build Nashville. Shaun shares his journey of starting a construction company in Nashville…
The Woodpreneur PodcastTom Addison: Tom Addison Fine Furniture
In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Tom Addison, a furniture maker, who shares his journey in the industry and his passion for creating unique…