Listen "Marty Hammond's Journey as a Millwork Business Owner"
Episode Synopsis
Text us your feedback on the podcast!Welcome to Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast. In today's episode, host Jacob Edmond sits down with the president of Atlanta Casework Systems, Marty Hammond, as they delve into the dynamic world of the millwork industry. Marty shares his journey from working at a high school cabinet shop to eventually purchasing the company, now specializing in K-12 casework and millwork manufacturing. The conversation covers challenges in gaining trust and influencing architects, the impact of COVID-19, the shift in education towards specialized schools, and the intricacies of meeting different quality expectations within budget constraints. Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of millwork and gain insights from Marty's wealth of experience.0:00 Introduction and Guest Background02:21 Journey to Becoming a Business Owner04:05 Transition to Ownership and Business Evolution04:32 Understanding the Casework Industry05:10 Challenges and Strategies in the School Market09:01 Insights on Factory Engineering and Safety12:46 The Impact of Batch Size on Production17:02 Economic Challenges and Industry Trends22:16 Changes in Product Demand and School Design24:19 Adapting to Modern Education Infrastructure25:22 Quality and Customization in Millwork26:32 Understanding Client Expectations and Product Quality27:24 Challenges in Meeting Quality Expectations31:27 The Intricacies of Millwork and Business Management42:31 The Evolution of Millwork Industry and Future Predictions48:16 Closing Remarks and Contact Informationhttps://duckworksmw.com/podcast/marty-hammonds-journey-as-a-millwork-business-ownerShare The Love: If you like Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast … Never miss an episode by subscribing via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or by RSS!