Mark Robertson (@mark.thebuilder) is a woodworker in the Dallas Fort-Worth area, and takes joy in growing the woodworking community and sharing the story of his process alongside what he makes. Mark helped welcome new folks to Workbench Con, and we were immediately taken with his journey and the passion with which he shares it. We caught up with Mark early in the weekend to learn more about him and how he got to be what he's doing now.

He tells us about how he got his start learning from, and then teaching to, his grandfather; how he helps grow a mindset of asking vs. earning; and where he finds the positive in being different.

More Mark:

Thanks as always to @⁠workbenchconference⁠ and @⁠totalboat ⁠for making this chapter of the Tavern happen!

The Storyteller's Tavern is hosted by @⁠MakerMush⁠ and @⁠TheTinkerTeacher⁠