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Handmade Business Secrets Podcast

Handmade Business Secrets Podcast

Zach Vaught 509 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Host Zach Vaught helps woodworkers start and scale their businesses from their garages, aiming for six-figure revenue without excessive work hours. The podcast focuses on the business side of woodworking, including practical strategies and advice. Episodes cover topics like building a woodworking business, avoiding burnout, and growing revenue.

Episodes

#505 - Overcoming Objections When Selling Custom Furniture
#505 - Overcoming Objections When Selling Custom Furniture Oct 12, 2026 11:30 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-
#504 - What's The Best WOOD For Building Custom Tables?
#504 - What's The Best WOOD For Building Custom Tables? Oct 8, 2026 10:44 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 bu
#503 - The Path To Your First $100K As A Woodworker
#503 - The Path To Your First $100K As A Woodworker Oct 5, 2026 09:53 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 profita
#502 - The ONE Mindset That Makes A Woodworker Successful
#502 - The ONE Mindset That Makes A Woodworker Successful Oct 1, 2026 11:53 What separates successful woodworkers from those who never turn their skills into a thriving business? It often comes down to one mindset. In this video, I'm breaking down the single shift in thinking that can change how you approach your woodworking business, help you overcome challenges, and set you up for long-term success. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by
#501 - How To Make Your First $1,000 As A Woodworker From Strangers
#501 - How To Make Your First $1,000 As A Woodworker From Strangers Sep 28, 2026 10:41 Making your first $1,000 selling your woodworking projects to strangers is a huge milestone, but getting there can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to land your first customers, sell your work, and turn your woodworking skills into real money—even if you're starting from scratch. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing
#500 - Lessons From 500 Podcast Episodes Over 5 Years
#500 - Lessons From 500 Podcast Episodes Over 5 Years Sep 24, 2026 11:22 What can you learn from recording 500 podcast episodes over five years? A LOT. In this video, I'm sharing some of the biggest lessons I've learned along the way—from growing an audience and staying consistent to building a business and learning what really matters over the long term. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodwork
#499 - 5 Things I Would NEVER Do If I Was Starting A Woodworking Business Today
#499 - 5 Things I Would NEVER Do If I Was Starting A Woodworking Business Today Sep 21, 2026 11:51 If I had to start a woodworking business from scratch today, there are some things I would do completely differently. In this video, I'm sharing five things I would NEVER do, based on the lessons I've learned from building a woodworking business, so you can avoid wasting time, money, and energy on the wrong things. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide
#498 - Fall Woodworking Projects That ACTUALLY Sell
#498 - Fall Woodworking Projects That ACTUALLY Sell Sep 17, 2026 09:38 Fall is one of the best times of year to sell woodworking projects, but not everything is worth your time to build. In this episode, I'm showing you fall woodworking projects that people actually want to buy, what makes them profitable, and which ones you can start building and selling right now. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profit
#497 - The 5 Mindsets That Will Ensure Your Woodworking Business Success
#497 - The 5 Mindsets That Will Ensure Your Woodworking Business Success Sep 14, 2026 14:14 Building a successful woodworking business takes more than just knowing how to build great furniture. Your mindset can make or break your business. In this episode, I'm breaking down the five mindsets every woodworker needs to develop if they want to grow, make money, and build a business that lasts. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a pr
#496 - Everything You Need To Start Making Custom Furniture ($2K Setup)
#496 - Everything You Need To Start Making Custom Furniture ($2K Setup) Sep 10, 2026 09:44 In this episode I'm breaking down EVERYTHING you actually need to get started, while keeping the total startup cost around $2,000. Whether you're starting a side hustle or building toward a full-time furniture business, this is the setup that will build 90% of furniture you'd wanna build. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woo
#495 - How To Price Your Custom Furniture So You Actually Make Money
#495 - How To Price Your Custom Furniture So You Actually Make Money Sep 7, 2026 08:49 Most woodworkers price their furniture by guessing what someone might pay — and then wonder why they're busy but broke. In this video I break down exactly how to price a custom piece so your materials, your shop time, and your profit are all covered. Use this and you'll stop working for free. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable
#494 - The MISTAKES That Kept My Woodworking Business BROKE For The First 2 Years
#494 - The MISTAKES That Kept My Woodworking Business BROKE For The First 2 Years Sep 3, 2026 12:33 I spent my first two years in woodworking working nonstop and still barely making money. The problem wasn't my skills — it was a handful of mistakes I didn't even know I was making. In this video I break down exactly what they were and what I'd do differently if I were starting today. 📘 Download Zach's FREE eBook "Handmade Business Secrets" - your step-by-step guide to growing a profitable woodwor

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