Sawmill Business Podcast

HOW THE BUSINESS STARTED Kyle Schloss, the owner of Southern Grain Craftsmen, had done a few different jobs in his lifetime but was really passionate about woodwork ever since he was in middle school. He used to build things in his garage and one time he found an old cabinet shop from an owner who had run out of business. Luckily, he knew him and he called to ask whether he could move in which he accepted. He then moved in swung right into work. TAKING THE LEAP OF FAITH Starting this business was a huge risk for him as he didn’t know what lay ahead. This move meant that he had to partake responsibilities such as having to pay for rent and other costs that came with the business. He obviously didn’t know where his next check would come from or if he’d actually get paid for his work, but he just hoped that his work would speak out for itself, and it did.   RUNNING THE BUSINESS, LESSONS LEARNT AND MOTIVATION The business has been running for a year, which has three workers but is seeking to employ more. Th