Handmade Business Secrets Podcast

09:53

#503 - The Path To Your First $100K As A Woodworker

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Reaching your first $100,000 as a woodworker can seem like a massive goal, but it doesn't happen all at once. In this episode, I'm breaking down the path to your first $100K, the steps you need to take along the way, and how to turn your woodworking skills into a business that can actually grow. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch

11:53

#502 - The ONE Mindset That Makes A Woodworker...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/10/01

What separates successful woodworkers from those who never turn their skills into a thriving business? It often comes down to one mindset. In this video, I'm breaking down the single shift in thinking that can change how you approach your woodworking business, help you overcome challenges, and set you up for long-term success. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business:

10:41

#501 - How To Make Your First $1,000 As A Woodworker...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/09/28

Making your first $1,000 selling your woodworking projects to strangers is a huge milestone, but getting there can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to land your first customers, sell your work, and turn your woodworking skills into real money—even if you're starting from scratch. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to

11:22

#500 - Lessons From 500 Podcast Episodes Over 5 Years

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/09/24

What can you learn from recording 500 podcast episodes over five years? A LOT. In this video, I'm sharing some of the biggest lessons I've learned along the way—from growing an audience and staying consistent to building a business and learning what really matters over the long term. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch your custom

11:51

#499 - 5 Things I Would NEVER Do If I Was Starting A...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/09/21

If I had to start a woodworking business from scratch today, there are some things I would do completely differently. In this video, I'm sharing five things I would NEVER do, based on the lessons I've learned from building a woodworking business, so you can avoid wasting time, money, and energy on the wrong things. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀

09:38

#498 - Fall Woodworking Projects That ACTUALLY Sell

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/09/17

Fall is one of the best times of year to sell woodworking projects, but not everything is worth your time to build. In this episode, I'm showing you fall woodworking projects that people actually want to buy, what makes them profitable, and which ones you can start building and selling right now. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch

14:14

#497 - The 5 Mindsets That Will Ensure Your...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/09/14

Building a successful woodworking business takes more than just knowing how to build great furniture. Your mindset can make or break your business. In this episode, I'm breaking down the five mindsets every woodworker needs to develop if they want to grow, make money, and build a business that lasts. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to

09:44

#496 - Everything You Need To Start Making Custom...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/09/10

In this episode I'm breaking down EVERYTHING you actually need to get started, while keeping the total startup cost around $2,000. Whether you're starting a side hustle or building toward a full-time furniture business, this is the setup that will build 90% of furniture you'd wanna build. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch your

08:49

#495 - How To Price Your Custom Furniture So You...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/09/07

Most woodworkers price their furniture by guessing what someone might pay — and then wonder why they're busy but broke. In this video I break down exactly how to price a custom piece so your materials, your shop time, and your profit are all covered. Use this and you'll stop working for free. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch your

12:33

#494 - The MISTAKES That Kept My Woodworking Business...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/09/03

I spent my first two years in woodworking working nonstop and still barely making money. The problem wasn't my skills — it was a handful of mistakes I didn't even know I was making. In this video I break down exactly what they were and what I'd do differently if I were starting today. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch your custom

10:06

#493 - 5 Furniture Pieces Beginners Can Sell For $500+

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/08/31

Most beginners think you need a huge shop and years of experience to sell furniture for real money. You don't — you need the right five pieces. In this video I'm breaking down exactly what to build, what to charge, and why these sell for $500+ even if you're just starting out. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch your custom furniture

13:47

#492 - How To Get Your First Custom Furniture...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/08/27

Most woodworkers wait months for their first custom furniture customer — and it's not because they're not good enough. It's because nobody knows they build. In this video I'll show you the exact 7-day plan to land your first paying customer, without a website, an ad budget, or a big following. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch your

07:00

#491 - How I'd Hit $5K/mo Woodworking In 30 Days...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/08/17

If I lost everything today and had to build back to $5K/mo woodworking in 30 days, I wouldn't start with a shop full of tools or a website. I'd start with one product, one customer, and one simple way to get in front of them. Here's exactly how I'd do it. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch your custom furniture business? Join Custom

06:11

#490 - The Best FREE Marketing Strategies For...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/08/13

You don't need an ad budget to land your first woodworking customers — just a smarter way to get seen. In this video I break down the best free marketing strategy for beginners: where to post, what to say, and how one photo of your work turns into paying orders. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch your custom furniture business? Join

09:04

#489 - The 6 BIGGEST MISTAKES Woodworking Beginners Make

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/08/10

Most beginner woodworkers aren't broke because they lack talent — they're broke because of a handful of mistakes nobody warns them about. Underpricing, chasing the wrong customers, buying tools they don't need, taking on projects that eat 40 hours for $200 profit… I've watched hundreds of guys make these exact same 6 mistakes, and every one of them is fixable. In this video I'm breaking down all 6, why they keep you stuck in the garage, and exactly what to do instead so your woodworking actually

11:04

#488 - How To PRICE Your Woodworking Projects When...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/08/06

Pricing is the #1 thing that kills new woodworking businesses — not skill, not tools, not marketing. Most beginners guess a number, feel bad charging it, and end up working 20 hours for $200. In this video I break down exactly how to price your woodworking projects when you're just starting out: how to figure out your real material costs, what to actually charge for your time, how to build in profit instead of hoping it shows up, and why charging more usually gets you better customers, not fewer. If

09:22

#487 - How To Make Your First $1,000 Selling Custom...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/08/03

Your first $1,000 selling custom furniture is the hardest money you'll ever make — and it has almost nothing to do with how good you are in the shop. In this video I break down exactly how to land your first paying customers, what to build (and what NOT to build) when you're starting out, how to price it so you actually make money instead of just covering wood, and the simple way to find people who are already looking to buy. If you've got tools, a little space, and you're tired of building stuff

07:14

#486 - Why 90% Of Woodworking Businesses FAIL In The...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/07/30

Most woodworkers who try to turn their hobby into a business don't make it past year one — and it's almost never because of their skill level. They're building beautiful pieces but ignoring the fundamentals that actually keep the doors open: pricing, lead generation, and knowing which customers to say no to. In this video, Zach breaks down the exact mistakes that kill woodworking businesses early and what the guys who survive do differently from day one. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade

59:11

He Built A PERFECT Craftsman Business Model - So We...

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/07/28

Most woodworkers build a business around whatever walks through the door — custom tables, shelves, random one-offs. Travis did the opposite. He dialed in on one niche, built repeatable systems around it, and scaled to a point where most craftsmen would say "that's not even possible." In this interview, I sit down with Travis to break down exactly how he did it — the business model, the mindset shift, and why we decided to join forces on something brand new that we think is going to change the game

10:48

#485 - STOP Selling Furniture - Start Selling Outcomes

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast ·

2026/07/23

📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodworking business: https://www.zachvaught.com/handmadebusinesssecretsbook 🚀 Ready to launch your custom furniture business? Join Custom Furniture Launch: https://calendly.com/d/ct58-wj3-435/custom-furniture-launch-strategy-call?month=2026-05 🪚 Stuck below $10k/mo with your handmade or woodworking business? Join the Handmade Hero Academy to get the systems & strategies Zach uses to blow

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