The Hand Crafted Network
By Paul Mencel - Founder, Philadelphia Table Co
By Paul Mencel
Founder, Philadelphia Table Co
Part-Timers
Part-Timers Wanting to Go Full Time
Full Time Solopreneurs
Makers with at least 1 employee
Owners / Makers with a team
I founded and own Philadelphia Table Company in 2014. I started solo, in my parents' garage. Now, it's a 7-figure company with a team of 10 skilled makers.
I know firsthand the challenges of starting from scratch and scaling to 7+ figures. I’ve struggled to find clients, I've juggled the demands of creating and selling, and balancing passion with profit.
Business is full of ups and downs. Truth is, nothing is going to change that. But for too long, I felt alone, trying to figure it all out myself. That's why I started The Handcrafted Network.
These networks were built to be a resource for fellow makers like you (and me). This community is for woodworkers and furniture makers who want to learn from each other, support each other, and share effective systems and processes.
While myself and the other makers in the community can't do the work for you, collectively, we can help guide each other along the way.
Whether your just starting, or scaling, my goal is to ensure you’re not just surviving but thriving.
Let’s build BIGGER, together.
We talk about my story, premium pricing, perceived value, story telling, hiring, and more. Check it out on spotify or your favorite podcasting app
Growing from a part time Etsy store, to a 6 person (now 11 person) company, Paul turned what was once side work into a sustainable business. Producing award winning residential and commercial furniture since 2014 - all with environmental responsibility at the forefront.
Follow along as we talk about; getting started, when to say no to customers, building a team, and much more.
Growing from a part time Etsy store, to a 6 person company, Paul has turned what was once side work into a sustainable business. Producing award winning residential and commercial furniture since 2014 - all with environmental responsibility at the forefront.
Follow along as we talk about; when to say no to customers, building a team, the environmental impacts of the furniture industry
and much more.
Get my price calculation method
along with the price calculator
that I personally use at
Philadelphia Table Company.
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