Adam Bezzina: Pompous Fox Wood Co.

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Adam from Pompous Fox Wood Co. Adam shares his journey of starting a high-end luxury furniture business, from crafting furniture in his garage to leaving his engineering career and launching his shop. He discusses the challenges he faced, such as targeting interior designers as clients and investing in machinery. Adam also talks about hiring employees and stresses the importance of budgeting and saving. He shares his marketing strategies, including cold calling and attending trade shows, and provides insights into the custom furniture industry.

Takeaways:

• Starting a niche business demands passion, determination, and hard work.
• Targeting interior designers can yield substantial sales for high-end furniture.
• Budgeting and saving are critical when transitioning from a full-time job to entrepreneurship.
• Investing in machinery enhances workshop efficiency and product quality.
• Cold calling and attending trade shows are effective for client acquisition.
• Continuous employee training fosters skill development.
• Establishing a strong brand and online presence is essential for attracting customers.

Chapters:

• Starting a Passion Project
• Budgeting and Saving
• Targeting Interior Designers
• Hiring Employees
• Investing in Machinery
• Building a Strong Brand

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https://www.instagram.com/pompousfoxwoodco/