How Dan first came up with the idea for the company while tree-planting: seeing “slash and burn piles” of unused wood. He started by started making charcuterie boards and met Candace when she bought his first one.

They taught themselves how to work with wood and use the tools through trial and error. They also talk about where they source their material and learn about the different properties of wood. Candace breaks down the process of taking a piece of wood and turning it into a finished product.

Dan talks about why he decided to start the business and what went into the set up. Candace and Dan share how they used clever branding to increase their reach. They talk about how they learned new skills, such as accounting and sales from running their company,

Dan and Candace then detail some of the challenges that entrepreneurs can encounter and share their advice for people interested in starting a business.

Lastly, Dan and Candace talk about their adventures driving across Canada in their van last winter: The steps they took to get their van set up, how they survived on the road, their most memorable moments, and why they decided to do it.