Allen Curran - Curran Cabinetry and Design
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We all live in homes with a few of the same types of rooms. We all have kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and a place to do laundry and maybe even a place to hold stuff in the garage. In almost all of these rooms we have cabinets. That is where the similarities deviate.
Cabinets can be made of a variety of materials, and styles. How do you choose the best cabinets for your remodeling project.
Allen Curran, owner of Curran Cabinetry and Design, knows a thing or two about cabinets. He has been in the industry for years and has seen designs come and go and come back again.
Listen as Allen explains the nuances of cabinets, the different design options and even the things you don't see, but you actually feel when using the cabinets. It opens up a whole new world to making your house a much nicer home.
Enjoy!
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Podcast Overview:
00:00 "Timeless Cabinet Color Choices"
04:00 "Architect Encounter on Flight"
09:45 Soft-Close Drawer and Door Features
12:17 Toolbox Over Kitchen Cabinets
14:46 Friendship, Friction, Sales Strategy
20:07 "Connecting with Amish Artisans"
22:55 "Helpful Advice From Retiree"
25:19 "Shop Machinery and Systems"
29:37 Local, Quality-Focused Service
33:07 "Custom Cabinets, Semi-Custom Pricing"
37:39 Muted Colors for Timeless Kitchens
39:17 Oak's Decline and Revival
42:38 "Microwave Drawers and Filtration Systems"
46:56 "Counter-Depth vs Full-Size Refrigerators"
49:43 Ethical Start in Remodeling Business
53:30 Modern Trends in Door Desgin
57:20 "Efficient Kitchen Showroom Design"
Podcast Transcription:
Allen Curran [00:00:00]:
White or shades of white are still the most popular. Gray, blue, and green are the other options. And if you look at the blues and the greens, they will tend to have a shade of gray in them. And the reason for that is so much easier to decorate with other colors. If you wanted cobalt blue cabinetry, certainly we can do it. We offer all the Sherwin Williams paint colors as standard, different colors to choose from. But if you want cobalt blue, my biggest concern and first question is going to be how long before you get tired of that color?
James Kademan [00:00:42]:
You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link find@drawincustomers.com we are locally underwritten by the bank of Sun Prairie, and today we're welcoming, preparing to learn from Alan Curran of Curran Cabinetry and Design. I almost forgot the and design part.
Allen Curran [00:01:06]:
Perfect.
James Kademan [00:01:07]:
So, Alan, how is it going today?
Allen Curran [00:01:09]:
Today's going well. It's a beautiful sunny day.
James Kademan [00:01:11]:
Yeah. We're talking cabinetry here.
Allen Curran [00:01:13]:
We are.
James Kademan [00:01:14]:
So let's just start with the foundation. How do you get in the cabinetry business?
Allen Curran [00:01:18]:
Well, how I got into the cabinetry business is I applied for a job, having had experience selling to general contractors and found out a little bit later that I was the only one who applied and dressed in a suit. That's my claim to fame, is I wore a suit the right day.
James Kademan [00:01:37]:
You know, that is. That's funny. You say that side anecdote here. I'm hiring, I guess you've been doing some hiring. And I get people in Zoom meetings. You probably, I imagine, have people in person.
Allen Curran [00:01:48]:
A bit of both.
James Kademan [00:01:49]: