On today’s episode, we have 3rd generation logger and 1st generation sawmill owner, Matthew Collins. About 15 years ago, he invested in a sawmill for his family’s logging business and soon discovered that he had a passion for the work. This passion turned into what Matthew affectionately calls “a hobby that spun out of control.” A true Woodpreneur, he absolutely loves working in the wood industry.
On the logging side of things, Matthew and his family run a completely eco-friendly company that lets nothing go to waste. A great example of how they do this is shown in their wood chip recycling process. While the company chips about 2,000 yards of wood per day, the District Energy Center in St. Paul uses all of these wood chips to create biomass energy.
When he’s not working or spending time with his family, Matthew’s out in his woodshop using his Lucas Mill and kiln. As far as a business plan, Matthew says the only plan he has is to continue doing what he loves and see what happens.
Show Highlights:
- “If you’re passionate about what you’re doing in your business and you surround yourself with that passion, you will succeed.”
Business Growth Tips:
- When first starting out, Matthew would create batch items that brought in a reasonable enough profit to pay for all of his equipment. Once his equipment was paid for, he stopped and started only taking on projects that excited him.
- Whether you’re looking to grow your business exponentially or would prefer to stay a one-man shop, move forward in a way that will help you achieve your end goals.
Get in touch with Matthew!
- www.matthewcollinsdesigns.com
- @matthewcollinsdesigns
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