Maker movement: How a metalworker/woodworker turned a craft into a small business
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Ron Dyrcz of Ronders Wood & Metal Works joins us on the The Fabricator Podcast to talk about his Chicago-area custom furniture business that combines metalworking and carpentry. A self-described maker, Ron discusses how he went from building furniture on the side while working at a production fabrication shop to getting laid off and starting his own small business. He also goes into how he's battling Crohn's disease, creating his iconic wall mounted bar, the value he gets out of visiting as many maker shops as possible, growing his brand on Instagram and Pinterest, his involvement with the Catskill Mountain Maker Camp, and his partnership with Granberg International. Jump to 07:53 for our conversation with Ron. At the top, The WELDER Editor Rafael joins Dan and the guys to chat about navigating roundabouts and the amount of money the U.S. government would have spent to rescue Matt Damon from space. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, questions, or suggestions.
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