Right before I take a break from the podcast, I thought I would share how I came to start my business. It was not preordained, well thought out or meticulously launched. Nor was it a total train wreck.....

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Thanks all, see you in a few months….

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If people can't find you....they can't buy from you! Here are a few MUST DO steps to increase your online visibility that are inexpensive, easy and you don't need to be an IT expert.  If you can calculate board feet, you can do this!


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What do you do when you are faced with a problem you don't know how to solve? If you have been a pro woodworker for more than 15 minutes, you have probably experienced this or will. Here, I give 'Bob' some some helpful tips.

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What have you been waiting for? Why haven’t you started your business yet?  We are going to talk about SOME of the excuses you have told yourself and how to move past them and why NOW is the best time to start your new WW Business…


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Folding wood, faster glue ups, Etsy alert, O-rings, propane and the future of WAW all in this episode!

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Department of Labor

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Employee or Contractor?

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How important is the bevel angle of your bench plane? Is 27 degrees better 24 degrees? The answer may surprise you! Also, last minute tips for filing your taxes...... 

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Shape, sharpen and shine, it's that simple. But how woodworkers, amateur or professional, get there is where we all struggle. If you don't develop your sharpening skills, you'll not advance as a woodworker- it's THAT important!

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How to Sharpen a Chisel | Paul Sellers

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SawStop to release patented technology to public 

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Furiniture Restraint Recall recall!

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Listeners have be contacting me with tips they wanted to share. Sanding, planing and finishing, I'm sure you will find these helpful.

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How good of a woodworker are you? What is your skill level? Does it even matter?

If you are trying to do this professionally….YES it matters!

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Sanding is a challenge for any DIYer, but a professional woodworker must learn to sand quickly, effectively, and economically. Here are some tips I have learned over the years.

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