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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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    What is disposable - with John Mitteer

    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 specializes in rebuilding CNC machines

    26 min

  2. 23 AUG

    No time for old ways - with Bobby Miller

    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.

    28 min

  3. 18 JUL

    Do trends matter - with Michaelle Bradford and Larry Adams

    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.

    32 min

  4. 4 JUL

    Friend or foe in tech - with Brad Cairns

    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?

    26 min

  5. 27 JUN

    Complainer or fixer - with Ralph Bagnall

    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.

    33 min

  6. 6 JUN

    Who is an expert - with Bobbo Buckley

    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.

    30 min

  7. 23 MAY

    Building a team - with Bob Stonehill

    Will Sampson talks about building a team for positive change. His guest is Bob Stonehill, general manager of Fixtur-World in Baxter, Tennessee, a Six Sigma lean black belt, and author of a book on constructive culture.

    38 min

  8. 9 MAY

    Work and passion - with Joel Keener

    Will Sampson talks about how passion for something doesn’t necessarily lead to a successful career. His guest is Joel Keener, 24, the winner of the 2024 #YoungWoodPro contest who is graduating from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and about to embark on his woodworking career.

    18 min
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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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  • Creator
    Woodworking Network, Will Sampson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020-2024 Woodworking Network
  • Show Website
    Woodworking Network Podcast

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