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...
Should You Open a Showroom? Why It Might Be the Best Move You Ever Make
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
24 minutes
1 month ago
Should You Open a Showroom? Why It Might Be the Best Move You Ever Make
Join the Network Summary: In this Black Friday episode, Paul shares reflections from Thanksgiving and uses a recent Handcrafted Network discussion to tackle two big topics: why he refuses to run holiday sales and whether makers should consider opening a showroom or design studio. Drawing from his own journey—starting with bringing clients through his house, then the workshop, and eventually building a dedicated design studio in Old City—Paul breaks down the real impact an in-person space ca...
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...
