Two For Two with Brian Chu and Conor Coghlan of Hoek Home & A05 Studio artwork
Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson

Two For Two with Brian Chu and Conor Coghlan of Hoek Home & A05 Studio

  • S3E34
  • 54:11
  • November 24th 2021

On this episode, host Ethan Abramson sits down with Brian Chu and Conor Coghlan owners of the Brooklyn, NY-based furniture companies Hoek Home & A05 Studio.


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Running one successful furniture business is hard, I mean really hard, but running two…come on…Yet that is just what Brian and Conor are doing.


Their fabrication studio, A05, has been turning out custom creations for years now. With 10+ employees, an impressive client list, and an even more impressive portfolio of builds.


They also have their company Hoek Home, a flat pack, no tool assembly, sustainable furniture line which has burst onto the scene in a big way.


Follow along as we talk about how they started both of their businesses, how they deal with sourcing, employees, and growth, why being authentic is a company's best foundation, and much more.

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Building a Furniture Brand with Ethan Abramson

Every Wednesday, Host Ethan Abramson talks to your favorite furniture makers and woodworking professionals to give you a look at - the business behind the furniture business. 

Learn about how these entrepreneurs went from just keeping the lights on to succeeding in the industry. Go inside their companies, inside their pricing, and get inside their heads as they teach you about what they have done both wrong and right along their journey to get to where they are today. 

To learn more about the show visit - buildingafurniturebrand.com