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Lean for the long haul
Written by John English Monday, 15 April 2013 00:00
You would need to be well into your 90s to remember the stock market crash of 1929, which started the Great Depression. But the next worst thing, our own Great Recession, is still pretty fresh in our minds. It began in late 2007 and a key factor in its inception was the bursting of the U.S. housing bubble. For woodshops, the subsequent decimation of the construction industry has been dramatic. For those who survived, a new culture in management has evolved, one that takes very much to heart an adage quoted by Ben Franklin: a penny saved is a penny earned.
Growth spurt
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 15 April 2013 00:00
Willow Creek Woodworks of Idaho Falls, Idaho, has been gracing homes in the West with custom cabinetry and millwork for the last 15 years. Since Day One, owner Jaxon Ching has served clients well and marketed effectively, helping his company grow from a two-man operation to about 20 employees.
Determination and dependability
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 18 March 2013 00:00
Even though he faces fierce competition from larger woodworking businesses, Josh Lewis, owner of Lewis Custom Woodwork of Centerville, Utah, sets himself apart by making his customers a priority at all times. Specializing in high-end residential and commercial interior custom woodwork, he takes great pride in his work.
Getting your ducks in a row
Written by John English Monday, 18 March 2013 00:00
“Organizing,” said the poet A.A. Milne, “is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.”
Home on the range
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 18 March 2013 00:00
Steve Estes knows he has it made. The dedicated craftsman is living his dream as a professional woodworker and residing in his destination of choice. Situated in the small, rural town of Cody, Wyo., Estes designs and fabricates custom cabinetry for residential homes, as well as unique furniture pieces in a range of styles, from Mission, Victorian, contemporary, Shaker and traditional styles.
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