profits

At some point, just about every woodworker entertains the notion of making some extra money by selling the fruits of their woodworking labors. One money-making strategy is to find a niche and be the best at it. Apropos of this notion, the question I posed to our visitors this time around was, “If niche-playing really … Read more

Many woodworkers dream of making the jump from hobbyist to professional, but they have no idea of how to price their work. Others just want to build an occasional piece for sale and not lose their shirts in the bargain. And, of course, professionals had better have their pricing formulas figured out, because their livelihood … Read more

There’s an old joke that goes, “How do you make a million bucks as a professional woodworker?” The answer, of course, is, “Start with two million.” Despite the occasional cynicism of hard-bitten professionals, “going pro” still holds endless fascination for many amateur woodworkers. I asked WoodCentral visitors: How do you feel about the idea of … Read more