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Yours For The Making with Robin Johnson

Yours For The Making with Robin Johnson

Robin Johnson
Veröffentlicht: 2026-02-19
© Copyright 2026 Robin Johnson
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Audio
Anhören auf Apple Podcasts
Veröffentlicht: 2026-02-19
© Copyright 2026 Robin Johnson
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How to Scale a Bespoke Joinery Business Without Losing Craft, Profit or Your Sanity

How to Scale a Bespoke Joinery Business Without Losing Craft, Profit or Your Sanity

Robin Johnson speaks with Louis Rhoades of Louis Rhoades Studio about scaling a bespoke joinery business from a one man workshop to a structured, design led studio. They break down pricing to the penny, profitability between two and four staff, why grow
Länge: 1:29:49
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Robin Johnson speaks with Louis Rhoades of Louis Rhoades Studio about scaling a bespoke joinery business from a one man workshop to a structured, design led studio. They break down pricing to the penny, profitability between two and four staff, why growth from four to ten is brutal, and how value beats cost when you invest in CNC, spray finishing and FUGA Hydro substrates.
This episode tackles hospitality versus residential work, outsourcing risk, honest client communication, proportion in design, and the stress that comes with ambition. A direct conversation between two workshop owners on craftsmanship, margins, ethics and long term thinking in British furniture making.
Key Topics Covered
Scaling from solo maker to small teamProfitability at two to four staff versus four to tenDay rate calculation using fixed and variable overheadsHospitality niche versus high end residential pricingValue versus cost in bespoke joineryCNC machining, solid edge banding and spray booth investmentHydro Fuga MDF and veneered constructionDesign first process and shop drawingsOutsourcing risk and quality controlProportion, symmetry and timeless furniture designStress, cash flow fear and business resilience
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Yours for the Making with Robin Johnson is the podcast that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of making. Hosted by Robin Johnson — founder of Johnson Bespoke and BBC presenter on The Travelling Auctioneers, The Restorers, Woodland Workshop — this podcast dives into the stories of makers from all walks of life. From woodworkers, metal fabricators, and chefs to artists, designers, and hobbyists, each episode offers real conversations with the people behind the things we love.
Whether you're a hands-on creative, aspiring artisan, or simply curious about how things are made, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and practical wisdom. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, lessons in process and passion, and a celebration of the maker movement in all its forms.
Subscribe now and follow Yours for the Making wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
Key Moments:
00:00 Scaling from one man workshop to small team
04:25 Why employing friends rarely works
08:09 Hospitality versus residential pricing realities
11:07 Value proposition and stepping away from tenders
24:58 Outsourcing failures and bringing processes in house
30:12 Investing in CNC and spray finishing for output and control
33:57 Calculating day rates and defining real value
45:15 Design ethics, legacy and avoiding disposable furniture
01:01:12 Hydro Fuga, veneering and modern wardrobe design
01:17:42 Craft standards, minor defects and client honesty
01:21:37 Advice to a younger self on stress and growth
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Erscheinungs­datum: 19.2.2026, 01:15:00

Beschreibung

Yours for the Making with Robin Johnson is the podcast that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of making. Hosted by Robin Johnson - founder of Johnson Bespoke and BBC presenter on shows such as The Travelling Auctioneers, The Restorers, Woodland Workshop this podcast dives into the stories of makers from all walks of life. From woodworkers, metal fabricators, and chefs to artists, designers, and hobbyists, each episode offers real conversations with the people behind the things we love.
Whether you're a hands-on creative, aspiring artisan, or simply curious about how things are made, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and practical wisdom. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, lessons in process and passion, and a celebration of the maker movement in all its forms.
Subscribe now and follow Yours for the Making wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

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