Timeless Design & Lessons from 18 Years in Furniture | Brian Hurvitz on Furniture Success Podcast

Furniture Success Podcast — Brian Hurvitz (Designer & Custom Furniture Maker) In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, host Ahmet Yavuz from Furniture Marketing Pros sits down with Brian Hurvitz, a seasoned designer with nearly two decades of experience in custom furniture and product design. Brian shares how he transitioned from automotive design to furniture, the importance of bespoke craftsmanship, and what he’s learned from balancing corporate roles with running his own high-end custom shop. From failures that became turning points to the value of mentorship and timeless design, this conversation is packed with insights for both furniture makers and entrepreneurs. 📩 Connect with Brian Hurvitz 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 LinkedIn: Brian Hurvitz 📩 Contact Ahmet Yavuz — Furniture Marketing Pros 🌐 Website: furnituremarketingpros.com 📞 Call: 973-832-0923 📧 Email: [email protected] 📘 Facebook: Furniture Marketing Pros on Facebook 📸 Instagram: @furnituremarketingpros 💼 LinkedIn: Furniture Marketing Pros Free Resources 👉 Apply for a FREE 1:1 Furniture Store Acceleration Session: Schedule here 📥 Download your FREE Marketing Checklist: Get the checklist 🎧 Listen to the Furniture Success Podcast Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube ⏱️ Timestamps (Highlights) 00:00 – Brian’s journey from engineering to furniture design 02:30 – Discovering passion for furniture at CCS in Detroit 06:30 – Why bespoke furniture beats mass production 10:20 – The $3,000 reception desk challenge and recovery 15:45 – Hard lessons learned without a website or social media 18:30 – Why mentorship matters in design and business 21:50 – Tech & design: 3D printing, AI, and future possibilities 23:50 – The all-in-one DJ desk project with built-in audio & power 27:40 – How Brian handles failures and tough clients 31:20 – The future of custom furniture and industry challenges 💬 What’s your favorite insight from Brian? Drop a comment below and subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping the future of furniture and design. #FurnitureSuccessPodcast #FurnitureDesign #CustomFurniture #FurnitureBusiness #FurnitureMarketing #DesignLeadership