The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
Paul Mencel
33 episodes
2 days ago
Join the Network Summary: In this episode, Paul pulls back the curtain on how he actually hires at Philadelphia Table Company—what’s worked, what’s burned him, and how he’s refined the process as the team has grown to 10+ people. He talks about why “greatness is in the agency of others,” why waiting too long to hire can hold your whole business back, and how to know when it’s time to bring someone new into the shop or office. From vetting true self-starters to using 30/60/90-day check-ins and...
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Join the Network Summary: In this episode, Paul pulls back the curtain on how he actually hires at Philadelphia Table Company—what’s worked, what’s burned him, and how he’s refined the process as the team has grown to 10+ people. He talks about why “greatness is in the agency of others,” why waiting too long to hire can hold your whole business back, and how to know when it’s time to bring someone new into the shop or office. From vetting true self-starters to using 30/60/90-day check-ins and...
Don’t Niche Too Soon (or Too Late): Let the Market Guide You
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
12 minutes
3 weeks ago
Don’t Niche Too Soon (or Too Late): Let the Market Guide You
The Handcrafted Network Summary: In this episode, Paul dives into one of the most debated topics in the maker business world: finding your niche. Whether you're just starting out or already established, he explains why niching down too early can hold you back — and why waiting too long can do the same. Through personal stories and real-world examples from building Philadelphia Table Company, Paul shares how the market itself often reveals where the real opportunities lie. This conversation ...
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
Join the Network Summary: In this episode, Paul pulls back the curtain on how he actually hires at Philadelphia Table Company—what’s worked, what’s burned him, and how he’s refined the process as the team has grown to 10+ people. He talks about why “greatness is in the agency of others,” why waiting too long to hire can hold your whole business back, and how to know when it’s time to bring someone new into the shop or office. From vetting true self-starters to using 30/60/90-day check-ins and...
