Sawmill Business Podcast

“We've had what, three three major transitions in the business now. It's almost like I've had three separate businesses because, you know, we're doing woodworking. I tried to transition to concrete, almost specifically, I pushed on that pretty hard for a little bit.” -Chris Roth Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast. Today, your host Steve Larosiliere is joined by Chris Roth from Areté Wood & Concrete. Chris shares the origins of his business, which started as a furniture company around 2015. He talks about the transition from a hobbyist pursuing woodworking to a professional craftsman, emphasizing the initial focus on furniture. In the last three years, Chris explains, Areté Wood & Concrete has shifted its primary focus to cabinetry. He reveals the reason behind the inclusion of "concrete" in the name, highlighting the experimentation with concrete in furniture but ultimately steering away due to practical challenges. Chris reflects on the heaviness and difficulty of wo