In this episode of Lumber Slingers, Chelsea is joined by friend-of-the-show Trent while Natalie sips margaritas in Mexico. From exclusive Wood Is Good t-shirt giveaways (email us!) to tales of bootleg cologne and outlet mall scores, this episode kicks off with laughs and life lessons.

They dive into housing market trends, Wes Fraser’s Q1 earnings, mill curtailments, and shifting production strategies—breaking down what it all means for the lumber industry and beyond. Chelsea also shares a sweet "Take Your Kid to Work Day" moment with baby Frankie and reflects on the power of persistence in sales.

PSA of the week? Don’t skimp on cologne—or your follow-ups. Tune in for the industry insight, stay for the banter.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and T-Shirt Giveaway

02:56 Personal Reflections on Fashion and Fragrance

05:56 Navigating the Market: Quality vs. Price

08:50 Economic Insights: Lumber Industry Trends

12:00 Housing Market Dynamics and Consumer Behavior

14:55 Mortgage Rates and Home Buying Challenges

17:49 Lumber Prices and Market Sentiment

21:02 Sales Strategies in a Competitive Market

23:55 Conclusion and Future Outlook