Woodworking Network Podcast
by Woodworking Network, Will Sampson
Latest episode
AI as a woodworking tool - with Furniture Connect
AI as a woodworking tool - with Furniture Connect
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 92 episodes
- AI as a woodworking tool - with Furniture Connect · 25 min · Season 7 Episode 2Will Sampson talks about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in general and in the woodworking industry in particular. His guest is Pavir Patel, CEO of a new ecommerce…
- Risk vs. rewards - with Wurth Baer · 39 min · Season 7 Episode 1Will Sampson talks about the challenge of investing in your business and discusses a new report from Wurth Baer that explores how woodworking businesses invest in machinery. John…
- Live to learn - with Marc Adams · 27 min · Season 6 Episode 11Will Sampson talks about his lifelong love affair with learning new things. His guest is Marc Adams, founder of the Marc Adams School of Woodworking, one of the premier…
- A Young Wood Pro's path - with Brian Skalaski · 42 min · Season 6 Episode 10Will Sampson talks about how thoughtfully designed furniture can shape the way we live and what it takes for a young maker to build a career around that ideal. His guest is 2025…
- Taking care of business - with Tim Coleman · 37 min · Season 6 Episode 9Will Sampson talks about how difficult it is for some woodworkers to deal with the business side of being a professional. His guest Tim Coleman, a longtime veteran of the closets…
- Answering “What if” - with John Kuiphoff · 28 min · Season 6 Episode 8Will Sampson talks about the crucial role of creativity, experimenting, and fun even in business. His guest is John Kuiphoff, who describes himself as a creative technologist…
- On-the-job training - with Kelly Victor-Burke · 45 min · Season 6 Episode 7Will Sampson talks about the importance of on-the-job training. His guest is Kelly Victor Burke, co-founder and co-owner of Burke Architectural Millwork and Bespoke Closets in…
- Disruptors and robotic sanding - with Etienne Lacroix and Nick Orf · 30 min · Season 6 Episode 6Will Sampson talks about the changing role of disruptors in life and business. His guests are Etienne Lacroix, CEO and Founder of Vention, and Nick Orf - technical manager, for…
- The myth of manufacturing's demise - with John LeTourneau · 36 min · Season 6 Episode 5Will Sampson talks about misperceptions concerning the current status and future of manufacturing in the U.S. His guest is John LeTourneau, chairman of the National Woods Board…
- Expanding horizons - with Matt Buell · 32 min · Season 6 Episode 4Will Sampson talks about the challenge shops face constantly chasing their tails with production and not stepping outside to learn what they need to succeed. His guest Matt Buell…
- Things that last - with Clint Chapman · 35 min · Season 6 Episode 3Will Sampson talks about the conflict between the dominance of disposable consumer products and a focus on manufacturing things designed to last. His guest is Clint Chapman, CEO…
- Pushing the envelope - with Lance Grimm · 30 min · Season 6 Episode 2Will Sampson talks about how continuous improvement or lean manufacturing really has to be an on-going effort to succeed. His guest is Lance Grimm, senior vice president of…
- Keeping track of your business - with Dusty Alexander · 31 min · Season 6 Episode 1Will 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…
- Value perception - with Paul Mencel · 32 min · Season 5 Episode 16Will 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…
- Bots in the shop - with Vanessa DeKoekkoek · 33 min · Season 5 Episode 15Will 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…
- Get out to grow - with Mark Smith and Adam Macholz · 38 min · Season 5 Episode 14Will 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…
- What is disposable - with John Mitteer · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 13Will 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…
- No time for old ways - with Bobby Miller · 28 min · Season 5 Episode 12Will 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…
- Do trends matter - with Michaelle Bradford and Larry Adams · 32 min · Season 5 Episode 11Will 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…
- Friend or foe in tech - with Brad Cairns · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 10Will 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…
