August 11, 2014

Brad Bernhart Interview: The Business of Woodworking

August 11, 2014/ Todd Clippinger

I this video, woodworker Brad Bernhart of Red Lodge, Montana shares a little about his business, the importance of lean manufacturing, and where he sells his work.

Check out Brad's website www.EarlyWoodDesigns.com to see his wonderfully designed and custom made kitchen utensils. Take note: his site is a great example of what a good website should be for a business.

When you check out his site, drop Brad a line saying "Thanks" for the great information that he has generously shared. I did not previously know Brad until I met him at SummerFair and asked him for an interview. I think it would be awesome to let him know that he has helped us out with his information and time as he shared some solid business information.

In this video I interview Brad Bernhart as part of the series about the business of woodworking. Brad shares some great insight on his strategy for manufacturing his products and how to sell. Check out Brad's website at http://www.earlywooddesigns.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlywood_designs/ Facebook: http://www.earlywooddesigns.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/source/earlywooddesigns.com/ Be sure to drop him a line saying "thanks for sharing" at his contact page.

This video is part of a series where we are exploring how different woodworkers run their business and sell their work.

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Todd A. Clippinger

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August 01, 2014

How I Sell My Woodworking Projects

August 01, 2014/ Todd Clippinger

In this video I answer one of the most common questions that I get from woodworkers: How do I sell my woodworking projects?

Since I can offer only one point of view and experience, I also interviewed 3 other woodworkers and will release what they share in the next videos that follow.

Even though we are all woodworkers, we all build different things and have different experiences in selling our items. This will provide a lot more information and inspiration to anybody looking to sell their woodworking projects.

For those interested in reading woodworking business magazines I recommend WoodShop News and Cabinet Maker FDM. These magazines directly address the business of woodworking and manufacturing.

If you are interested in becoming part of a professional community of online woodworkers, I recommend WoodWeb. Warning: WoodWeb is very strict about members being professional woodworkers and wood shops, hobbyists are ejected and blocked. There are plenty of online communities dedicated to hobby woodworkers so WoodWeb has worked hard to keep itself the best destination for pro's to gather and support each other.

Stay tuned for the next 3 videos in this series where each woodworker shares information about their business which will inspire and inform others looking to sell their woodworking projects.

Your friend in the shop,

Todd A. Clippinger

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July 20, 2014

Demystifying Door Construction

July 20, 2014/ Todd Clippinger

Constructing passage doors can seem intimidating. In this video I share with you how I built a custom door and demystify the process of door construction.

One of the ideas that I really want to impress on everybody is this: Don't be intimidated by new projects. Consider this when approaching a new project; most of the woodworking actions needed for it, you have done on other projects. By recognizing this, you create the mindset that you need to build something which seems intimidating such as a door.

I hope you enjoy and find the video helpful.

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