What does it look like to chase an idea with everything you have, even when it does not fit the mold? In this episode, Odin and Magnus sit down with Dennis Forrester, founder of 21 Grams and creator of the Tattooling machine, to talk about what happens when inspiration hits and you refuse to let fear talk you out of it.

Dennis's story starts with a therapist telling him to find a hobby. No pressure, no business, just something for himself. What came out of it was a product that did over a quarter million dollars in its first year and eventually landed a manufacturing partnership with Weaver Leather. The conversation covers the full arc: from accidental invention to patent, from hand-assembling cartridges at a kitchen counter to collecting royalties. Along the way, they dig into what it means to enter an industry as an outsider, how to push through the noise of people who want things to stay the same, and why the biggest risk is usually letting fear win before you ever get started.

Featuring Dennis Forrester of 21 Grams Leather Goods:

https://www.instagram.com/21grams_leathergoods/

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Enjoying the podcast? Please share it with someone who you think would find value in the conversations. If these conversations have helped your business and you're interested in supporting the show, visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondtheworkbench

Edited and produced by Instrumental Media: https://instrumental.media/

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In this episode of Beyond the Workbench, Odin and Michael draw on their tech and product backgrounds to talk through what it actually looks like to launch something new. Using the launch of LearnLeathercraft.com as a real-world case study, they explore how early decisions take shape, how ideas move from concept to something usable, and why clarity around the problem you are solving matters more than getting everything perfect on day one.

The conversation digs into who you are building for, how to avoid getting stuck in endless planning, and when “good enough to launch” is the right call. They talk candidly about feedback, iteration, and the tradeoffs that come with waiting too long, especially for small teams and solo makers. The result is a grounded discussion about applying product thinking to support creative work, rather than turning it into corporate busywork.

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

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What does it take to scale from a teenage hobbyist to running a manufacturing brand with a seven-person team? How do you shift from craftsman to founder without losing what makes your work exceptional?

This episode explores the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and strategic clarity required to pursue something truly exceptional.

In Episode 16, Nate Walker shares how he built Lost Dutchman Leather from a Tandy starter kit at age 13 to a direct-to-consumer manufacturing brand. He walks through his evolution from solopreneur to leading a team, the importance of painting a clear vision for your people, and why founders must be mission-oriented above all else. Nate breaks down how he manages rapid growth, builds systems that scale, and why he's unapologetic about breaking away from traditional craft norms to pursue his vision.

GUEST: Nate Walker

Founder of Lost Dutchman Leather, a direct-to-consumer leather goods manufacturing brand. Nate has built his business from a teenage hobby into a scaled operation with a growing team, all while staying focused on exceptional craftsmanship and strategic growth.

Instagram: @lostdutchmanleather

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Meet Nate & Lost Dutchman Leather

02:48 - From Tandy Kit to Full-Time Business

05:10 - Shifting Identity: Artisan to Manufacturer

07:32 - Leading with Vision & Exceptionalism

17:15 - Systems, Processes & Strategic Planning

32:15 - Building Brand Identity & Market Positioning

45:20 - Lessons from Scaling Fast

52:10 - Breaking Away from Craft Norms

54:04 - Identify Your Outcome & Attack It

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

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How do you plan for a new year without drowning in an endless to-do list? This episode tackles the challenge of setting meaningful goals versus just staying busy, and why crossing things off your list before you even start might be the smartest move you make.

In Episode 15, Odin and Michael dig into strategic planning for 2026, exploring the difference between goals, tactics, and busy work. Odin shares his process of distilling 30 areas of focus down to 8 that actually matter, while Michael introduces the 25% challenge: cross out a quarter of your to-do list before you begin and focus only on what moves you forward. They discuss the post-holiday slowdown, finding balance during busy seasons, and the importance of having a clear purpose behind everything you do.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
01:06 - Post-Holiday Slowdown
04:32 - Planning for 2026
05:44 - Busy Work vs Meaningful Progress
09:09 - Goals vs Tactics vs Strategy
09:57 - The 25% Challenge
10:34 - From 30 Areas to 8
11:54 - Finding Accountability Partners
13:12 - Bringing Diverse Perspectives
15:13 - What's Next for 2026

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Michael Magnus - https://www.instagram.com/magnusopus

Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Enjoying the podcast? Please share it with someone who you think would find value in the conversations. If these conversations have helped your business and you're interested in supporting the show, visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondtheworkbench

Edited and produced by Instrumental Media: https://instrumental.media/

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How do you build influence while staying true to yourself? This episode explores ego, identity, and what it takes to create genuine community in the leathercraft world.

In Episode 14, Brandon Corral of Swift Hammer Leather shares his journey of studying human attention, mastering social algorithms, and building spaces where artists can actually connect. From his cross-country move to New York to teaching business classes at major industry shows, Brandon challenges traditional approaches to maker business growth. We discuss being the "oddball" in your industry, turning social media into a real community, the role of ego in creative growth, and why his Discord is intentionally not a business front - it's a safe haven for artists.

GUEST: Brandon Corral

Owner of Swift Hammer Leather, specializing in experimental leathercraft and content creation. Brandon has built a business by mastering social media strategy, teaching maker business classes, and creating intentional online communities where artists can share their struggles and wins.

Instagram: @swifthammerleather

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/5834yPbk2w

Website: SwiftHammerLeather.com

TIMESTAMPS:

00:12 - Meet Brandon Corral

03:16 - The Move from California to New York

05:33 - Experimental Content & Studying Human Attention

14:48 - The Role of Ego in Creative Growth

21:33 - Being Different in a Homogenous Community

35:42 - Swift's Discord Community - A Safe Haven for Artists

42:19 - Teaching Business Classes at Shows

48:55 - SEO & Selling Your Work Online

1:07:40 - Challenging Norms While Building Community

1:09:12 - How to Find Brandon & Join the Discord

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Enjoying the podcast? Please share it with someone who you think would find value in the conversations. If these conversations have helped your business and you're interested in supporting the show, visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondtheworkbench

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What does it take to create a retail space that sells, even when you're closed? This episode explores the strategy, psychology, and practical lessons behind effective merchandising for small business owners.

In Episode 13, Rachelle Clack (COO of Odin Leather Goods) shares how she built merchandising skills from the ground up, not from formal training, but from being an intentional customer and learning what actually works. She walks through the process of setting a retail space, the importance of outside-in perspective, why everything needs to move and change, and the mindset shifts required when running a small business.

From managing guilt to trusting your team, this conversation goes beyond merchandising into the real challenges of entrepreneurship.

GUEST:

Rachelle Clack

Chief Operating Officer at Odin Leather Goods, managing retail operations, merchandising, HR, events, and everything in between. Rachelle has built two successful retail locations in Texas while balancing entrepreneurship with community work, pageantry, and being a sports mom.

Instagram: @rclack and @ray_clack_official

TIMESTAMPS:

01:00 - Meet Rachelle & The COO of Everything

06:10 - How Rachelle Learned Merchandising

10:01 - The Outside-In Perspective

13:27 - Everything Moves: The Merchandising Game

18:45 - Customer Psychology & Store Flow

25:12 - Trusting Your Team

32:40 - Managing Multiple Roles in Small Business

41:15 - Letting Go of Guilt

48:22 - Health, Focus, and Productivity

55:03 - Activity vs. Productivity

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Enjoying the podcast? Please share it with someone who you think would find value in the conversations. If these conversations have helped your business and you're interested in supporting the show, visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondtheworkbench

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What do you do when motivation disappears and even getting to the workshop feels impossible? This episode explores how community connections, brain chemistry, and simple habits can help makers push through creative blocks and stay motivated.

In Episode 12, Odin and Michael catch up after a busy season to discuss recent leather shows, including Dallas M.A.D.E. marketplace and the expanding leather craft community across different platforms and regions. They explore the evolving role of guilds in helping hobbyists become business owners and dive into practical strategies for maintaining momentum when the work gets tough.

This conversation digs into the science of motivation, why predetermined habits beat willpower, and knowing when to change course versus pushing through.

TIMESTAMPS:

01:55 - Dallas M.A.D.E. Marketplace Experience

06:34 - When Shows Don't Pan Out

09:00 - Gordon Andrus and the Science of Art

17:58 - Brandon Corral in New York

20:11 - The Role of Guilds in Leathercraft

29:45 - Breaking Through Creative Blocks

36:41 - The Brain Chemistry of Motivation

39:30 - Building Habits vs Relying on Willpower

42:11 - Removing Decisions to Boost Productivity

43:16 - Starting Small to Build Habits

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Enjoying the podcast? Please share it with someone who you think would find value in the conversations. If these conversations have helped your business and you're interested in supporting the show, visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondtheworkbench

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What does it take to carve out a unique space in the leathercraft industry and scale a home-based business while working as a firefighter? This episode explores finding your niche, building a team, and staying creative when you make your own rules.

In Episode 11, Justin Fitzwater shares how he built Fitzwater Leather by focusing on the fire service niche—creating custom badges, plaques, and gear for firefighters across the country. He walks through the decision to bring on contractors, managing a home-based workshop with a growing team, and the challenges of balancing full-time fire service with running a leather business. This conversation digs into the importance of innovation, staying open to new ideas, and not limiting yourself to what's always been done in the craft.

GUEST: Justin FitzwaterFirefighter and owner of Fitzwater Leather, specializing in fire service leather goods. Justin has built a business serving firefighters nationwide while maintaining his career in the fire service, and he's passionate about expanding what's possible in leathercraft.Instagram: @fitzwaterleather

TIMESTAMPS:

00:26 - Meet Justin & Fire Service Leather

01:35 - Managing a Home Workshop with a Team

04:03 - The Tipping Point: When to Hire Help

08:48 - Building a Business with Vision

16:18 - Partnership & Family Legacy

39:19 - Breaking the Rules in Your Craft

44:42 - Custom Tools & Innovation

48:00 - Weirdest Thing in Your Shop

54:50 - Keeping Creativity Wide Open

57:05 - Connect with Fitzwater Leather

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Enjoying the podcast? Please share it with someone who you think would find value in the conversations. If these conversations have helped your business and you're interested in supporting the show, visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondtheworkbench

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What if your biggest mistakes are actually your best teachers? Odin and Magnus explore how failure—both at the workbench and in business—often leads to the most valuable lessons.

In this episode, we dive into the value of failure in craft and business. From Michael's recent attempt to make a belt to lessons learned through trial and error, we explore how mistakes can lead to growth, creativity, and better results.

Topics discussed:

• The value of failure in craft and business

• Michael's recent belt-making attempt and lessons learned

• How mistakes lead to growth and creativity

• Learning from trial and error at the workbench

• Applying lessons from failure to business decisions

• Why failure matters more than we think

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Enjoying the podcast? Please share it with someone who you think would find value in the conversations. If these conversations have helped your business and you're interested in supporting the show, visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondtheworkbench

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How does a craft rooted in tradition adapt to a changing world? Ryan King of King's Saddlery joins Odin and Magnus to explore the tension between honoring the past and embracing the future of leatherwork.

In this conversation with Ryan King, we explore timeless lessons passed down through generations at King's Saddlery, while confronting the realities of a changing industry—from the decline of custom saddles to the adoption of new digital tools.

Guest: Ryan King

Craftsman at King's Saddlery, carrying forward generations of saddle-making tradition while adapting to the evolving landscape of modern leatherwork.

Topics discussed:

• Timeless lessons from King's Saddlery (respect for customers, paying employees first, quality work)

• The decline of custom saddles and industry changes

• Adoption of new digital tools in traditional craft

• Shift from guarded secrets to open teaching culture

• What values remain important as the craft evolves

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Beyond the Workbench casually dives into the world of leathercraft, entrepreneurship, and modern maker life. Hosted by Odin Clack (full-time leatherworker and retail owner) and Michael Magnus (leather marketing expert and founder of www.learnleathercraft.com), we explore everything from personal project updates to marketing strategies, retail challenges, and the business side of making.

New episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of every month.

Enjoying the podcast? Please share it with someone who you think would find value in the conversations. If these conversations have helped your business and you're interested in supporting the show, visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondtheworkbench

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