The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
Paul Mencel
39 episodes
5 days ago
Make 2026 your year!!! : Join the Community Summary: In this short, personal holiday episode, Paul checks in with listeners to talk about the importance of consistency—showing up even when life is full, tiring, or uncertain. Recorded just days after the birth of his first son, the episode reflects on commitment, accountability, and why doing the hard things is often what leads to the most meaningful outcomes. Paul also looks ahead to the new year, encouraging listeners who want re...
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Make 2026 your year!!! : Join the Community Summary: In this short, personal holiday episode, Paul checks in with listeners to talk about the importance of consistency—showing up even when life is full, tiring, or uncertain. Recorded just days after the birth of his first son, the episode reflects on commitment, accountability, and why doing the hard things is often what leads to the most meaningful outcomes. Paul also looks ahead to the new year, encouraging listeners who want re...
Going Beyond Expectations: The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
19 minutes
2 months ago
Going Beyond Expectations: The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality
Join The Network. In this episode, Paul explores how makers and creative business owners can transform their client experience by going above and beyond what’s expected — a concept inspired by Will Guidara’s book Unreasonable Hospitality. Drawing lessons from world-class hospitality, he shares how simple, thoughtful gestures can turn ordinary interactions into unforgettable moments that clients rave about. Paul breaks down how this philosophy applies directly to custom furniture and creative ...
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
Make 2026 your year!!! : Join the Community Summary: In this short, personal holiday episode, Paul checks in with listeners to talk about the importance of consistency—showing up even when life is full, tiring, or uncertain. Recorded just days after the birth of his first son, the episode reflects on commitment, accountability, and why doing the hard things is often what leads to the most meaningful outcomes. Paul also looks ahead to the new year, encouraging listeners who want re...
