Furniture Success Podcast

Furniture Success Podcast

Hosted by Ahmet Yavuz, the Furniture Success Podcast brings you insights from top furniture store owners, makers, and industry experts. We discuss real success stories, marketing strategies, and business growth tactics to help you thrive in the furniture industry. Whether you run a retail store, sell online, or craft custom pieces, this podcast is packed with actionable advice. 🎙 Listen, learn, and grow your business! 🔗 More at furnituremarketingpros.com

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May 2, 2025 • 44 mins

In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, we sit down with Keelan Freitag, founder of NextGen Workspace Solutions, a rising independent rep firm in the New England commercial furniture market. Keelan shares his inspiring journey from a 9-year teaching career to becoming a key player in the contract furniture industry.

Learn how Keelan: Built a multi-line rep firm in just seven months.

Combines traditional sales with cutting-e...

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In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, we sit down with Margaret Schwartz, the founder of Modern Antiquarian, an antique dealer based in New York City. Margaret shares her fascinating journey into the antiques business, starting from a serendipitous trip to London to building her own brand around antiques for modern life. Learn how she combines her passion for garden antiques, unique sourcing strategies, and building rel...

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In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, we sit down with artist, designer, and furniture maker Alisa Reynolds, whose passion for blending functionality and beauty has resulted in remarkable pieces that reshape workspaces into more human-centered environments.

Alisa reveals how her love for problem-solving, yoga, and artistry guided the evolution of her signature designs. She also candidly explores the challenges of operati...

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Welcome to another episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, brought to you by the team at Furniture Marketing Pros. Today we sit down with Kevin from Summit Effects Woodcraft—a craftsman who turned his childhood hobby into a flourishing business, all while embracing strategic pivots and creative marketing tactics.

Early Beginnings and Love for BuildingKevin’s woodworking passion dates back to days in his family’s garage, where he f...

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From First-Grade Teacher to Home Décor! Join us on this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast as we chat with Jen Dayton, the inspiring founder of Home Crest & Co., a home décor e-commerce brand turned thriving brick-and-mortar business in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

In this episode, Jen shares:

- Her transition from teaching to sales and entrepreneurship- The inspiration behind launching Home Crest & Co.

- Challenges she faced a...

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Welcome to another episode of the Furniture Success Podcast! Today, we’re diving into the world of home décor and candle-making with Susan Swami Delina (Susan Victalino) , the founder of Swannsense, a premium candle and home décor brand. In this episode, Susan shares:

- Her journey from interior design to building a successful product-based brand

- The challenges of running a candle business and how she overcame them- Insider market...

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Welcome to the Furniture Success Podcast, hosted by Furniture Marketing Pros !

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Peck of Live Edge Exclusives, who left his career as a stream biologist to discover his true passion for woodworking. Andrew shares how referrals and in-person shows helped him launch his business, why building face-to-face relationships is key, and the strategies he uses to stand out in a competitive custom furniture...

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Welcome to another episode of the Furniture Success Podcast by Furniture Marketing Pros! In this episode, we sit down with Bryce and Jasmine from Indy Ventures, a family-run business specializing in furniture assembly, delivery, and repairs.

Bryce and Jasmine share their journey of building a successful service business, the challenges of running a family-owned operation, and their insights on helping furniture stores scale without ...

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In this episode of the Furniture Success Podcast, host Ahmet Yavuz speaks with Matt Hall, the inventive entrepreneur behind the brand-new, patent-protected “Toilet Table.”

Matt shares the lightbulb moment that sparked his idea and delves into the surprising scope of potential users—from busy parents to hospital patients, and everyone in between.

You’ll hear how Matt navigated the complexities of developing a truly unique product...

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On this episode of The Furniture Success Podcast, host Ahmet Yavuz welcomes Dr. William Attaway, leadership coach and author of Catalytic Leadership, to explore how business owners can inspire their teams, overcome industry challenges, and drive sustainable growth.

Dr. Attaway shares his journey from attending a leadership conference at age 15 to coaching high-performing leaders across industries. He discusses key leadership princip...

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Join The Furniture Success Podcast as we host Steve Revland, a trailblazing artist with over 50 years in handcrafted furniture design. From overcoming personal challenges to creating over 2,000 unique pieces, Steve shares his journey, insights on staying creative, and how social media has transformed his business.

Hosted by Ahmet Yavuz, founder of Furniture Marketing Pros – your partner in driving success for furniture businesses.

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