Handmade Business Secrets Podcast

Hosted by Zach Vaught

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Oct 2026

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Hi, my name is Zach! I help woodworkers start their business in their garages and then scale them to multiple six-figures without working 80 hour weeks and losing their sanity in the process! Tune in here to learn the business side of woodworking!

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November 5, 202613 min

#512 - The Customers You WANT Are Probably Not The Customers You NEED

Not every customer is the right customer for your woodworking business. In this episode, we'll explore why the clients you think you want might actually be holding your business back, and how to identify the customers you truly need to build a profitable, sustainable business. Learn how to focus on the right projects, attract better clients, and grow a business that works for you. 📘 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://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 🪚 Stuck below $10k/mo with your handmade or woodworking business? Join the Handmade Hero Academy to get the systems & strategies Zach uses to blow past his own $10k/mo barrier!: https://www.zachvaught.com/HHA 📈 Already doing $3K+/mo and want to scale to $20K+? Apply for the Woodworking Business Accelerator: https://www.zachvaught.com/WWBAP 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!

November 2, 202612 min

#511 - The First 5 Business Systems Every Woodworker NEEDS

Running a successful woodworking business requires more than building beautiful projects. In this episode, we'll cover the first five business systems every woodworker needs to stay organized, save time, and operate more efficiently. Learn how to put the right processes in place so you can spend less time managing the business and more time growing 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 Furniture Launch: https://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!

October 29, 202614 min

#510 - 3 Hills I'll DIE On In Order To Build A PROFITABLE & SCALABLE Custom Furniture Business

Building a profitable and scalable custom furniture business takes more than great craftsmanship. In this episode, I'm sharing three hills I'll die on when it comes to growing a successful woodworking business. These are the principles I believe you need to stand by if you want to increase profits, build a business that can grow, and stop creating a job that depends entirely on you. 📘 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://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!

October 26, 202610 min

#509 - How To KNOW You're Ready To Quit Your Job & Go FULL-TIME In Custom Furniture

Ready to turn your custom furniture business from a side hustle into a full-time career? In this episode, we'll break down how to know when it's the right time to quit your job, what financial and business milestones to hit first, and how to make the transition with confidence. Learn how to recognize the signs that your woodworking business is ready to support you full-time. 📘 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://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!

October 22, 202612 min

#508 - Lots Of Conversations & NO SALES As A Furniture Maker? Here's How To Fix It

Getting plenty of inquiries but struggling to turn conversations into paying customers? In this episode, we'll break down why potential clients aren't committing and how to turn more conversations into actual sales. Learn how to communicate your value, build trust, and guide prospects toward saying yes to your custom furniture projects. 📘 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://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!

October 19, 20268 min

#507 - Feast Or Famine? How To Get Customers CONSISTENTLY As A Woodworker

Tired of the feast-or-famine cycle in your woodworking business? In this episode, we'll explore how to build a consistent flow of customers instead of constantly worrying about where your next project will come from. Learn how to strengthen your marketing, build lasting client relationships, and create a more predictable business that keeps you building and growing year-round. 📘 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://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!

October 15, 20269 min

#506 - No Product Portfolio? How To Launch As A Custom Furniture Maker

Don't have a product portfolio yet? No problem! In this episode, we'll break down how to launch your custom furniture business without a catalog of finished pieces. Learn how to showcase your skills, build client trust, and land your first projects while developing a portfolio that grows with your business. 📘 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://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!

October 12, 202611 min

#505 - Overcoming Objections When Selling Custom Furniture

Selling custom furniture isn't always as simple as showing someone what you built. Customers will have questions, concerns, and objections before they're ready to buy. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to handle the most common objections, build confidence with potential customers, and turn more conversations into sales. 📘 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://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!

October 8, 202610 min

#504 - What's The Best WOOD For Building Custom Tables?

Choosing the right wood can make a huge difference when building a custom table. In this episode, I'm breaking down the best types of wood for custom tables, the pros and cons of each, and what I would recommend depending on the look, durability, and budget you're working with. 📘 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://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!

October 5, 20269 min

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

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 your custom furniture business? Join Custom Furniture Launch: https://www.zachvaught.com/apply-cfl 💻 Control your business, your leads, and save your time and money with Chaseless: https://chaseless.io/ww SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips on building a profitable woodworking business!