Organization Conversation

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Sean McBride, Charleston Crafted (Organization Conversation, Episode 27) Starting from scratch, Sean McBride taught himself woodworking to create furniture for himself and his wife. Now working together they have a weekly blog focused on projects to transform your home. Sean was at WORKBENCcon 2022 and sat down with Richard Grove in [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Michael Spencer, Spencer Woodworks (Organization Conversation, Episode 26) Michael Spencer, the owner of Spencer Woodworks, joined Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost and Wall Control for a conversation live from WORKBENCHcon 2022. Michael described transitioning from his military career into woodworking. He talked about what kinds of custom pieces he creates, the advantages [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Woodshop Mike, and Curtis from Hangtime (Organization Conversation, Episode 25) Woodshop Mike, along with Curtis from Hangtime, were Richard Grove’s guests live at WORKBENCHcon 2022. Mike says he got his start in high school when he wanted to make a guitar and studied with a luthier. Curtis described the sticker wall [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Nicole and Thure, When Geeks Craft (Organization Conversation, Episode 24) Nicole and Thure with When Geeks Craft joined host Richard Grove at WORKBENCHcon 2022. They shared their work in 3-D printing, why they are known as “fantasy cartographers,” and their work in laser cutting, stained glass, and anything else that appeals [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Char, Woodenmaven (Organization Conversation, Episode 23) Char, a woodshop teacher and maker, joined hosts Richard Grove and Stephanie from Uncommon Outpost in the Wall Control booth live at WORKBENCHcon 2022. Char talked about her passion teaching kids of all ages about woodworking, her move to Georgia and friendship with Stephanie, her [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Donovan, Once Upon a Workbench, and Wes, Geeksmithing (Organization Conversation, Episode 22) Donovan of Once Upon a Workbench and Wes from Geeksmithing talked with host Richard Grove about the ARG scavenger hunt game they developed for WORKBENCHcon, their respective maker businesses, being geeks, and more. Donovan and Wes also co-host a [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Doug Pisik, Wood Artist (Organization Conversation, Episode 21) Wood artist Doug Pisik was host Richard Grove’s guest LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022 in the Wall Control booth. Doug described the types of projects he does, including highly decorative wood boxes, custom work, and art pieces for galleries and events. He and Richard [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Caleb Harris, YouCanMakeThisToo (Organization Conversation, Episode 20) Caleb Harris, owner of YouCanMakeThisToo joined host Richard Grove and Stephanie from Uncommon Outpost on this live episode of Organization Conversation, broadcast from WORKBENCHcon 2022. Caleb is a content creator through YouCanMakeThisToo and builds custom furniture through The Custom Furniture Guy. He talked about [...]

Curtis and Marty Schmidt, HangTime Store (Organization Conversation, Episode 19) Curtis Schmidt, CEO, and Marty Schmidt, COO, of Dixie Seal & Stamp and HangTime Store, joined host Richard Grove in the studio on this episode of Organization Conversation. Curtis and Marty both joined the family business and have not only successfully transitioned it from the [...]

Tiff Marchand, Night Carver Designs (Organization Conversation, Episode 18) Tiff Marchand of Night Carver Designs joined Richard Grove of Wall Control and Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost to talk about all the collaborations Tiff is working on coming out of WORKBENCHcon, renovating her workshop, staying organized, her new podcast, how makers can work with brands, and [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Rob Rein, Ginger Woodworks (Organization Conversation, Episode 17) Rob Rein, owner of Ginger Woodworks joined Richard Grove on this live episode of Organization Conversation, broadcast from WORKBENCHcon 2022. Rob talked about how Ginger Woodworks came about, his love of the maker community, building relationships, and much more. Organization Conversation is produced [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Justin Mabie, Call Me Mabie (Organization Conversation, Episode 16) Justin Mabie, a professional photographer and videographer in the maker community, was the guest on this live episode of Organization Conversation, broadcast from WORKBENCHcon 2022. He talked about how he got connected with the maker community, his YouTube channel, and much more. [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Craig, The Barefoot Forge (Organization Conversation, Episode 15) Craig Cowan, owner of The Barefoot Forge, was at his third WORKBENCHcon when he sat down with Richard Grove to talk about not only what he enjoys about it, but what he’s learned over the years. He shared how he got into blacksmithing, [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Hal Shaffer and Chris Filardi, C’mon Media and Drop Zone TV (Organization Conversation, Episode 14) Hal Shaffer and Chris Filardi of C’mon Media were Richard Grove’s guests LIVE at WORKBENCHcon 2022. Hal talked about how he got into TV, their successful collaboration at C’mon Media, the show in the works they [...]

LIVE from WORKBENCHcon 2022: Stuart, Yellow Mug, Inc. (Organization Conversation, Episode 13) Stuart, owner of Yellow Mug, Inc., attended his second WORKBENCHcon and joined Richard Grove and Stephanie in the Organization Conversation booth at the show. Stuart described how he started creating furniture as well as commercial prototypes. He discussed his appreciation of the Wall [...]