How do you keep a business afloat during challenging times like these? Is it possible to not only survive, but even grow during a challenging economy? Join Tim Stepanski and Jim Palzewicz, an EOS implementer and professional business coach, as

Cooper and Mike: Every Tree has a Story

Jul 1st, 2020 30m 9s

Hear about Mike and Cooper's unique business model for their company Wind River Millwork, where they take a tree that is being cut down on their client's property and turn it into something new and beautiful for the customer to use! They also d

Chris Land of Cutting Edge Home Repair: The Importance of Building Relationships

Jun 26th, 2020 30m

Tim Stepanski and Chris Land of Cutting Edge Home Repair talk about the number one form of marketing a company can have: Word of Mouth. The relationship you build with each individual client is critical, and can either hurt you or help you.

Tim talks COVID-19 with Paul Kronforst from News/Talk 1130 WISN

May 13th, 2020 31m 46s

Hear from Paul Kronforst, host of The Remodeling Show on News/Talk 1130WISN, an iHeart media broadcasting company, as he and Tim discuss the impact of COVID-19 and government shutdowns on the world of contracting and small business, as well as

Our Founding Principles

Apr 22nd, 2020 5m 21s

This week, Tim reads the Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Gary Striegler from Craftsman Builders: Share Your Passion

Apr 15th, 2020 34m 44s

Learn about starting a business during tough times, how Craftsman Builders is working while dealing with the virus outbreak, and the "You can't lead where you don't go" philosophy of managing a business!On this episode, Tim Interviews an old fr

Starting Small: Tom Monahan with General Finishes

Apr 8th, 2020 34m 4s

What's it like running a small company with a national, and even global customer base? When's the best time to refinish something, and what's the best way to do it? On this episode, Tom Monahan of General Finishes answers these questions and mo

John Oliveri of idX Corporation talks BIG commercial projects

Apr 1st, 2020 19m 58s

Home projects can be big projects — but what’s it like to work on a really big project like the new Los Angeles Rams stadium? On this episode, we talk with John Oliveri, Sr. Estimator at idX Corporation, about quoting jobs at the commercial lev

Putting the customer first: Fein Design’s Catie Barth

Apr 1st, 2020 26m 14s

Ever wonder how home remodels are handled at the professional level, start to finish? You’re in luck! In this episode, we sit down with Catie Barth of Fein Design to discuss the whole process from design to build and beyond.Together, we’ll cove

Living the woodworker’s dream: A chat with veteran Darin Campbell, owner of Bronze Star Carpentry

Apr 1st, 2020 25m 20s

For our inaugural episode, we sit down with Darin Campbell, founder, owner, and operator of Bronze Star Carpentry. Bronze Star Carpentry is a woodworking company that focuses on using local products to build high-quality, unique pieces for thei

Welcome to As the Sawdust Settles! A brief look at our first three episodes

Mar 19th, 2020 2m 59s

Hello, and welcome to As the Sawdust Settles, presented by Custom Service Hardware. On this intro episode, you’ll get acquainted with our host, Tim Stepanski, as he gives a sneak peek into the conversations with our first few guests. We hope yo

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