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...
The Five Game-Changers That Took My Business to the Next Level
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of making things
23 minutes
3 weeks ago
The Five Game-Changers That Took My Business to the Next Level
Join the Network Summary: In this episode, Paul reflects on the five foundational decisions that fundamentally changed the trajectory of Philadelphia Table Company—and later, the Handcrafted Network. Looking back at more than a decade of growth, he breaks down the mindset shifts, operational upgrades, and financial disciplines that allowed him to move beyond survival mode and build a real, sustainable business. As makers gear up for a new year, Paul challenges listeners to stop repeating the...
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...
