As the Sawdust Settles
As the Sawdust Settles
Custom Service Hardware
Delivering a project on time, on budget, and exceeding your client's expectations are the golden rules that make up our industries. With over 40 years of experience and industry knowledge, we’ve been able to build relationships and uncover amazing stories from those who make our industry tick. On As the Sawdust Settles, we will be connecting you with industry leaders, market trends and powerful stories that will give you the inspiration and tools you need to complete your next project.
EOS Implementer, Jim Palzewicz: Growing a Business During Turbulent Times
How do you keep a business afloat during challenging times like these? Is it possible to not only survive, but even grow during a challenging economy? Join Tim Stepanski and Jim Palzewicz, an EOS implementer and professional business coach, as they discuss proven and reliable strategies for running successful businesses, big and small.If you are interested in what you have heard, Jim can be reached at (414) 305-0217 or by clicking this link: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/
Jul 14, 2020
34 min
Cooper and Mike: Every Tree has a Story
Hear about Mike and Cooper's unique business model for their company Wind River Millwork, where they take a tree that is being cut down on their client's property and turn it into something new and beautiful for the customer to use! They also discuss the importance of trust and building a relationship in order to get a job done to everyone's satisfaction.
Jul 1, 2020
30 min
Chris Land of Cutting Edge Home Repair: The Importance of Building Relationships
Tim Stepanski and Chris Land of Cutting Edge Home Repair talk about the number one form of marketing a company can have: Word of Mouth. The relationship you build with each individual client is critical, and can either hurt you or help you.
Jun 26, 2020
30 min
Tim talks COVID-19 with Paul Kronforst from News/Talk 1130 WISN
Hear from Paul Kronforst, host of The Remodeling Show on News/Talk 1130WISN, an iHeart media broadcasting company, as he and Tim discuss the impact of COVID-19 and government shutdowns on the world of contracting and small business, as well as what steps society can take to move forward.
May 13, 2020
31 min
Our Founding Principles
This week, Tim reads the Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Apr 22, 2020
5 min
Gary Striegler from Craftsman Builders: Share Your Passion
Learn about starting a business during tough times, how Craftsman Builders is working while dealing with the virus outbreak, and the "You can't lead where you don't go" philosophy of managing a business!On this episode, Tim Interviews an old friend of CSH, Gary Striegler, and discusses his vast woodworking and construction knowledge, business, writing and publication, teaching, and more.
Apr 15, 2020
34 min
Starting Small: Tom Monahan with General Finishes
What's it like running a small company with a national, and even global customer base? When's the best time to refinish something, and what's the best way to do it? On this episode, Tom Monahan of General Finishes answers these questions and more, talking about the beginnings of the company, selling DIY products in a tough economy, and invaluable tips on how to approach your own projects!
Apr 8, 2020
34 min
John Oliveri of  idX Corporation talks BIG commercial projects
Home projects can be big projects — but what’s it like to work on a really big project like the new Los Angeles Rams stadium? On this episode, we talk with John Oliveri, Sr. Estimator at idX Corporation, about quoting jobs at the commercial level. John has worked on many large-scale commercial projects and has great insights to share. We’ll cover what goes into quoting a big commercial job, why the trades are important for our young people, how professional building relationships are established, what the timeline is like on commercial projects, and more!
Apr 1, 2020
19 min
Putting the customer first: Fein Design’s Catie Barth
Ever wonder how home remodels are handled at the professional level, start to finish? You’re in luck! In this episode, we sit down with Catie Barth of Fein Design to discuss the whole process from design to build and beyond.Together, we’ll cover what it’s like to design and build for a large variety of clients, how they keep things running smoothly throughout the project, staying on budget, design trends, and more!
Apr 1, 2020
26 min
Living the woodworker’s dream: A chat with veteran Darin Campbell, owner of Bronze Star Carpentry
For our inaugural episode, we sit down with Darin Campbell, founder, owner, and operator of Bronze Star Carpentry. Bronze Star Carpentry is a woodworking company that focuses on using local products to build high-quality, unique pieces for their customers.We’ll talk about the meaning behind the name Bronze Star, Darin’s techniques working with live edge wood, and what it’s like to be “living the dream” running his own business in the industry. We’ll also cover how Bronze Star operates day-to-day, how the company gives back to the community, and give some advice to those aspiring to be in Darin’s shoes someday.
Apr 1, 2020
25 min
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