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“Here is how it’s done, but it’s not easy” book I have found to date. The author Matt
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“Here is how it’s done, but it’s not easy” book I have found to date. The author Matt
Oppenheim talks about his journey from a weekend worrier..."
READ THE ENTIRE REVIEW AT LUMBERJOCKS.COM
| Did you know that one adirondack chair can bring in up to $100 in profit…or more? Since they are often sold in pairs, along with side tables and footrests, one order can earn you $300...or more! Learn the techniques to build an entire chair---from raw wood to finished product---in one and a half hours. At $100 profit, that's $66 per hour! Do you enjoy woodworking? Are you looking to use your skills to earn extra income? Then an outdoor furniture company may be the opportunity you've been looking for! If you are exploring woodworking business ideas, consider the following:
You can make money full or part-time with your wood products or adirondack chair business. With more Americans choosing the “staycation” over the vacation, the outdoor furniture industry is expected to grow steadily over the next several years, making this an ideal business for those looking to earn income from their woodworking skills! Before you invest thousands in a woodworking franchise, adirondack chair business system or other types of woodworking business opportunities, read this book! It will give you a real-world view of what to expect when you start your wood products manufacturing company. Give yourself the advantage of expert advice from years of experience in outdoor furniture and adirondack chair manufacturing. Cut months off your start-up process and save thousands of dollars! Imagine the satisfaction and fun you can have turning your woodworking hobby into profits! "Starting an Outdoor Furniture Manufacturing Business" is a comprehensive manual outlining all the steps necessary to start an outdoor furniture company from scratch. WHAT'S INCLUDED In addition to planning your business on paper, we will share our years of experience to give you a head start in the following areas:
And much, much more! Dear Woodworker and/or Entrepreneur! You and I probably have one thing in common...a passion for woodworking. I've always loved woodworking, but I have to admit that I've never mastered some of the technical skills that many craftsmen possess. I guess you could say I know just enough to be dangerous! In 2005, I began researching ways to use my woodworking skills to support my family when I stumbled across an article that talked about the growing outdoor furniture business. Further research revealed how lucrative this business can be...and it's true. The chart below illustrates the materials cost of one my chairs: The above chair had a retail price of $189 and a wholesale price of $89. I used to sell them both ways, but charging retail was much better with a gross profit of over $165! After many refinements to my manufacturing process, I was able to get the production time of an unpainted chair to about an hour and a half, and I will show you how to do the same! The bad news for me is that I grossly underestimated the time it took to figure out this manufacturing process. It’s one thing to build a few adirondack chairs in your garage over the course of a weekend or two; it’s a whole other story to build one in an hour and a half at a level of quality that will bring top dollar. What I thought would take a few months to establish actually took over a year, and by the time I figured out how to build my products, I was out of capital and had to go back to corporate America. The reality is that if you decide to go full-time and leave a 50,000/year job to start a business with $5,000/month in overhead, each day without a sale will cost you over $300. That can add up quickly! For those out there wanting to do this part-time, this is not a concern. But if you want to make the full- time plunge, you must know the costs involved. The book I’m offering here will show you everything I learned in my 2 1/2 years in business. I will tell you how to make a high quality product in less than two hours. This includes everything from cutting your product, to assembly to finishing to packing. I will show you all the jigs I created and how I made them. For anyone contemplating a business such as this, this little book will save you months of set-up time and thousands of dollars in lost revenue…I guarantee it! Since I am no longer in the outdoor furniture business, I have no reason to protect my “industry secrets,” which is exactly why I wrote this book. With any profession, you will be much better after a few years than when you first start. Imagine starting an outdoor furniture business with a two-year head start! I am letting you pick up where I left off. When I started researching this business, I could find no guide or book written on the subject of manufacturing outdoor furniture. There were plenty of resources that talked about how to build an adirondack chair, but nothing that helped with the principal of mass production. This makes sense; American-made outdoor furniture is very much a niche market, and the companies that produce this kind of product keep their manufacturing techniques extremely confidential. Looking back, if I had the ideas and techniques outlined in this book, I could have established my manufacturing process so much sooner, and would probably still be in business today. This book isn't just about manufacturing, either. I will share with you all of the experiences I had in selling my products, and outline the nine most effective sales strategies that worked for me. You can build a product as efficiently as you like, but if you've got nobody to buy it, it won’t do you any good! Regardless of your decision to purchase my book, I want to wish you well in your venture. The recovering economy has created an unprecedented entrepreneurial boom, and many displaced Americans are no longer relying on large corporations as a means to support themselves and their families, but rather starting their own businesses and doing it themselves. If this describes you, then I sincerely wish you the best! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me an email through the “Contact Us” section of our site. Happy Building! Sincerely, Matt Oppenheim About this book… The first half of the book is dedicated to planning your wood products business. You will find discussion on what product mix to offer, and determining your cost of goods sold based on the materials you choose to construct your products from. This leads into the design and location of your shop. The book will then detail some key business concepts, such as break-even and cash flow analysis. You will also learn how to effectively price your products, and evaluate your competition in your efforts to earn as high a mark-up as the market will allow. There are chapters dedicated to raising capital for your venture, and a complete sample business plan is provided for your reference. The second half goes into detail on the actual production of your product. From outfitting your shop to the creation of cutting and assembly jigs, you will gain much insight to the manufacturing process, and how you can tailor it to your own unique products. You will learn about various finishing techniques, and how to create an efficient painting operation on a tight budget. You will find discussion on various colors, finishes and painting methods. Learn how to pack your products for maximum protection at minimum cost, as well as tips on how to pack large quantities quickly and efficiently. ALSO INCLUDED:
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"I purchased one of your
books and found it very
helpful and I have
recommended it to other
producers in my buying group
based in Dallas Texas.
I currently own Spiritwind
Woodworks and market
100% thru a dealer network.
Keep up the good work."
--George C., Barnett, MO
books and found it very
helpful and I have
recommended it to other
producers in my buying group
based in Dallas Texas.
I currently own Spiritwind
Woodworks and market
100% thru a dealer network.
Keep up the good work."
--George C., Barnett, MO
"I want to thank you for a job
well done! I've read too many
how-to books that were not
much more than the
over-exaggerated egotistical
ramblings of the author. In
these books the point is lost
or buried.
Your book is a refreshing
change. It is full of useful tips
and just enough personal
anecdotes to illustrate why
the tips are useful. I will apply
many of them to our
business."
Thank you,
--Shaunda P., American
Falls, ID
well done! I've read too many
how-to books that were not
much more than the
over-exaggerated egotistical
ramblings of the author. In
these books the point is lost
or buried.
Your book is a refreshing
change. It is full of useful tips
and just enough personal
anecdotes to illustrate why
the tips are useful. I will apply
many of them to our
business."
Thank you,
--Shaunda P., American
Falls, ID
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wonderful information you
provided in your book - what a
nice job you did writing it."
--Laurie H., Port Clinton, IA
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"You bring out very good
information, but as you know
information is always
changing.
I like the fact that yours can
be applied to the current
market conditions."
--Bob E., Sandhill Wood
Works
New Port Richey, FL
information, but as you know
information is always
changing.
I like the fact that yours can
be applied to the current
market conditions."
--Bob E., Sandhill Wood
Works
New Port Richey, FL
I read your book and enjoyed
it very much. I did get a lot
of valuable information from
it...I would like to be able to
do something like this on a
small scale so I can make a
little extra cash when I retire
which isn't that far out as I
am 54 years old now.
Thanks for the information
and I'm sure I'll read the book
again when I am closer to
retirement. Let me hear from
you again if you have more
info or write another book.
Thanks again,
--Mike J., Cordele, GA
it very much. I did get a lot
of valuable information from
it...I would like to be able to
do something like this on a
small scale so I can make a
little extra cash when I retire
which isn't that far out as I
am 54 years old now.
Thanks for the information
and I'm sure I'll read the book
again when I am closer to
retirement. Let me hear from
you again if you have more
info or write another book.
Thanks again,
--Mike J., Cordele, GA
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