The Hand Crafted Network
By Paul Mencel - Founder, Philadelphia Table Co
By Paul Mencel
Founder, Philadelphia Table Co
For Fine Furniture Makers Selling High Ticket Items
Full Time Solopreneurs
You Don't Own a Business Yet
You Sell Craft Goods
This Group Focuses on Making & Selling High End Custom Furniture
Makers with at least one employee
Owners / Makers with a team
Application & Zoom Meeting Required prior to approval
$997/m
I founded and own Philadelphia Table Company in 2014. I started solo, in my parents' garage. Now, it's a 7-figure company with a team of 10 skilled makers.
I know firsthand the challenges of starting from scratch and scaling to 7+ figures. I’ve struggled to find clients, I've juggled the demands of creating and selling, and balancing passion with profit.
Business is full of ups and downs. Truth is, nothing is going to change that. But for too long, I felt alone, trying to figure it all out myself. That's why I started The Handcrafted Network.
These networks were built to be a resource for fellow makers like you (and me). This community is for woodworkers and furniture makers who want to learn from each other, support each other, and share effective systems and processes.
While myself and the other makers in the community can't do the work for you, collectively, we can help guide each other along the way.
Whether your just starting, or scaling, my goal is to ensure you’re not just surviving but thriving.
Let’s build BIGGER, together.
The Handcrafted Podcast: The Business of Making Things" is where craftsmanship meets business strategy. Hosted by Paul, founder of Philadelphia Table Co. and The Handcrafted Network, this podcast dives into the mindset, pricing, marketing, and systems that help makers turn their craft into a thriving business. Whether you're a woodworker, artisan, or creative entrepreneur, you’ll learn the strategies to build a profitable, sustainable business—because great craftsmanship deserves great business strategy.
We talk about my story, premium pricing, perceived value, story telling, hiring, and more. Check it out on spotify or your favorite podcasting app
Growing from a part time Etsy store, to a 6 person company, Paul has turned what was once side work into a sustainable business. Producing award winning residential and commercial furniture since 2014 - all with environmental responsibility at the forefront.
Follow along as we talk about; when to say no to customers, building a team, the environmental impacts of the furniture industry
and much more.
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