Woodworking Network Podcast

Jan 16 2025 80 ep. 25 mins 63
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The Woodworking Network Podcast with Will Sampson dives into the details of running a successful woodworking business. Will discusses everything from bidding and estimating costs, technology, customer service, and best practices, to government regulations and tariffs. He also regularly conducts guest interviews with industry leaders and experts.

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Keeping track of your business - with Dusty Alexander

Jan 16 2025 31 mins  
Will Sampson talks about how crucial business measurements are to the success of your enterprise, not only in the financials, but also in production and personnel. His guest is Dusty Alexander, CEO of Global Shop Solutions, a company that specializes in enterprise resource planning software, better known as ERP software.

Value perception - with Paul Mencel

Dec 05 2024 32 mins  
Will Sampson talks about the importance of how value is perceived when it comes to successful pricing. His guests is Paul Mencel, founder and CEO of the Philadelphia Table Company. While others said it can’t be done today, Mencel successfully created a thriving new small furniture manufacturing company based on craftsmanship and a high-value proposition for customers.

Bots in the shop - with Vanessa DeKoekkoek

Oct 31 2024 32 mins  
Will Sampson talks about the bots and artificial intelligence in the woodworking shop. His guests is Vanessa DeKoekkoek, a Product Manager at Cyncly, she has a long history in kitchen and bath design and has some interesting things to say about technology and artificial intelligence in custom woodworking.

Get out to grow - with Mark Smith and Adam Macholz

Oct 03 2024 37 mins  
Will Sampson talks about the reluctance of so many woodworkers to get out of the shop to learn and network. His guests are Mark Smith, a longtime woodworking educator and workforce advocate who is about to retire from teaching, and Adam Macholz, who is on tap to replace him at Reed-Custer High School in Illinois.

What is disposable - with John Mitteer

Sep 19 2024 25 mins  
Will Sampson talks about an economy built on disposable products and some efforts to buck that trend. His guest is John Mitteer, who is a seasoned manufacturing professional with over three decades of experience in various industries, including defense, automotive manufacturing, and automation. He is currently serving as the Senior Sales Consultant at MachMotion, a company that spe

No time for old ways - with Bobby Miller

Aug 23 2024 27 mins  
Will Sampson talks about how hard it is to buck the status quo for real change. His guest is Bobby Miller, a woodshop teacher at Coon Rapids High School in Minnesota. He talks about some of the innovative social media methods he uses to engage his woodshop students and how educators could do a better job of connecting with industry to help plug the skills gap.

Do trends matter - with Michaelle Bradford and Larry Adams

Jul 18 2024 32 mins  
Will Sampson talks about the role trends play in our daily lives and if trends even matter. His guests are Michaelle Bradford, editor of Closets and Organized Storage magazine, and Larry Adams, Online Editor for Woodworking Network, talking about the recent Neocon show and what’s new in contract furniture and organized storage.

Friend or foe in tech - with Brad Cairns

Jul 04 2024 25 mins  
Will Sampson talks about how we can’t seem to decide if new technology is our friend or our foe. His guest is lean expert Brad Cairns talking about a crazy challenge pitting manual spray finishing techniques against a fully automated spray finishing line. Who do you think will win?

Complainer or fixer - with Ralph Bagnall

Jun 27 2024 33 mins  
Will Sampson talks about what it takes to go beyond just complaining about things to actually fixing what’s wrong. His guest is Ralph Bagnall from the product development department of Microjig, a company known for its innovative shop aids, jigs, and fixtures. He’s talking about a new work holding kit for CNC machines that Microjig has just released.

Who is an expert - with Bobbo Buckley

Jun 06 2024 30 mins  
Will Sampson talks about what constitutes an expert in today’s world. His guest is Bobbo Buckley, author of the newly revised True32 Flow Manufacturing book, and leader of the Good Profit Group.