158 - Matthew, Lord of Vinyl Box

Jem and Justin welcome their first-ever planned guest, Matt Swaidan of Simple Wood Goods. The Ohio-based maker discusses his decade-long journey building a modular vinyl storage business, custom CAM software called Beaver, and automated UR robot finishing lines. They explore surviving the 2022 Baltic birch crisis, intentional downsizing, digital marketing strategies, and maintaining boundaries with four kids under six while running a focused manufacturing operation. Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicWe have our first planned guest, Matthew Swaidan of Simple Wood GoodsYour business, GOYour background?So many boxes, did you set out to be a box lord?Assembly line with UR robotSoftware dev experiencehttps://speckle.systems/Explain Beaver - Production CAMAnderson Stratros Nest CNC routerEdge sealing experimentsOdooThe edge bander retrofit?How dig out of baltic birch?Change your design or practices?New products in mind? How much does the production line limit that?Online marketing experienceAd spends 10% of revenueEpoxy floors?---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links