How to Sell Woodworking Projects and Woodworking Business Tips

I want to share how I have had success selling woodworking projects online and in person. I’ll talk about how to get sells on your woodworking projects and give you some tips that have helped my wife and I build a successful woodworking business. My main goal with this video is to help you make money woodworking. If you want to start a woodworking business, try applying this information to your business and see if they will help you. I have been able to successfully sell my woodworking on Etsy, my own website and I sell my woodworking projects locally. I think it is important to have multiple revenue streams in your woodworking business plan. Woodworking full time or even part time can be both a rewarding and a profitable business. I have been able to grow my woodworking business from home, starting with just three borrowed tools. I hope you can use these woodworking business tips to grow your own business. I can’t guarantee any of these tips will make money for your woodworking projects, but I want to try and help you if I can. If you haven’t already seen my best selling woodworking projects video, you can check it out by following the link below.
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Disclaimer : This video is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be construed as a guarantee or promise that these methods will work in your situation. Consult a professional financial advisor before making any financial decisions. I’m just a regular guy giving out random tips that have worked for me. I hope they work for you but I can’t guarantee it. Good luck.
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[@731Woodworks]

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[@marcovideos360]

Good tips. Thank you.

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@BSDGuyShawn]

Your 'Top 5 Woodworking Projects that Sell' video is what got me back out into the garage making things again. Thank you!

[@bradlangle807]

Hello!! My name is Brad. I live in ar and im disable and am getting in to woodworking, or more specifically bowl making as a way to keep my self busy and to supplement my income! I got a lot of good info from one of ur videos but i have one question. Im ot good at determining the worth of my products!! Do u have any advice in pricing ur products?

[@731Woodworks]

Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jl6ppoyDetysfM0

[@richardbenson4750]

I'd love to see a video on selling on Etsy especially your thoughts on paid ads

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@austin200014]

@@731Woodworks please make a video about selling on etsy

[@JeremyB8419]

Ditto

[@poochfire49]

Same... I do like etsy, but not sure where to start with them.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@dbassett74]

Etsy video would be great!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@flying4thrills]

Hi Matt! Old retired guy here. I’ve renovated many properties over the years and have some building skills. I think you’ve inspired me to make and sell woodworking projects. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to produce these videos. I appreciate your easy going attitude and willingness to share ideas! Big fan here!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad they were helpful!

[@mmmbiscuits1211]

why don't you build a house.

[@johnnywidener3380]

Never heard of bench cookies but ill have a set tomorrow lol. Thankyou for all ur tips and knowledge of wood working

[@TheDoItYourselfWorld]

I would very much love to see a video on marketing on Etsy. I just got a 44 ft circular sawmill and am setting up a wood shop to build my own products for sale. Your video was the first I found when looking at marketing wood products. Subbed. I will be watching your videos. Thanks.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@christopherdavidlunn8738]

Can you post a video of your saw mill?

[@woodworkingforbeginners653]

Wow. Congrat..I will visit your's shop

[@MrBombbostic]

Same!

[@JohnGenX69]

So glad you put this together, I love hearing all the helpful info and how these things have worked in growing your business. I give this video a 👊👊👊👊👊 out 5 virtual fist bumps! You da Man Matt, thanks again for all you do.....stay safe (I really like and want the shirt in your opening scene 😃)

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful! Shirt is from Relentless Defender

[@shaunsketers4181]

Great suggestions Matt! Thank you for the tips!

[@derekdodson9982]

Thanks for this, Matt. The missus and I are about to fire up a PT woodworking biz. Your videos have been very helpful. I wish you nothing but the best.

[@KattGothica]

Thank so much for the content. Love your work. And yes I'd love to see one on Etsy

[@731Woodworks]

Noted! Thank you

[@jimmeeks2632]

Matt, your videos are the best! For the last year I've been watching every one of your videos, some several times, you've helped me do a life long desire and that is woodworking. You give such great advice and awesome projects, many of which I have made. Keep doing great videos, I've learned a lot from your videos and for that I want to say THANK YOU!!!.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that. I’m glad the videos have been helpful

[@kustomjoe12esquivel66]

Thank you for taking the time for these videos. Just getting started 👍👍

[@clemoniii]

I'm enjoying your videos. Thank you for taking the time to develop and post them!

[@StoneCoatCountertops]

Great tips here.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@coronadoboarder]

Love what your doing, this video solidified how i have been doing business with wood working. I was questioning if i was doing things in a good manner and this video helped so much, also all your videos on builds is awesome, thank you from a veteran, your videos have helped me a lot and sparked a lot of ideas!

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome. Glad they are helping

[@tommywoodworth3416]

Hey man I really appreciate the video. I am trying to get into building items and selling them to make a lil more money, but I dont seem to have the talent or the shop/room or customers, well i dont seem to have anything i need, but your videos have been very helpful and full of great ideas and tips that will hopefully help me get started. Thank u again, and I hope the best for u and your business.

[@jefferycoleman4371]

Valuable advice! Great tips I can really use. Very much appreciated, thank you!

[@carlos1000rr]

I really appreciate the video. You have given more information in 16:46 minutes than I’ve been able to gather in weeks, maybe months of watching KZbin videos. Please keep up the good work.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that

[@charliepuopolo2478]

I am a recent subscriber and I love your videos. You are down to earth, honest, and I appreciate the time and effort you are putting in to share what you've learned. I'd love to see a video on how you set up your Etsy store.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@jefferycoleman4371]

Watching videos alone saves a lot of time. Learning is key for sure.

[@tinkeringaround6241]

You have the best and most informational wood working videos on KZbin!

[@731Woodworks]

Wow. Thank you for the kind words

[@camparish1764]

this really helps me out. me and my dad are trying to start a business

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it helps

[@aqhan]

I appreciate how candid and straightforward you are. I learned quite a lot. Thank you! Also, a video about Etsy would be very appreciated.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@fo22estgump57]

Thank you for being honest and transparent. I have always flirted with the idea of selling on etsy. I have never seen anyone show their breakdown of etsy. You are helping a lot of people earn money for their family. I sell a ton of wood working in North West Arkansas. Glad to see a brother in Arkansas helping people out! That's what we do!

[@CranialExtractor]

Thank you brother. I needed this video. So far your woodworking channel seems head and shoulders above the rest for beginners to learn

[@cjsr05]

The picture ABSOLUTELY makes the sale!! I just started experimenting with staging my stuff and noticed an immediate increase in sales!

[@731Woodworks]

Definitely!

[@richardjohnson9687]

Getting a lil nervous ready to start selling a couple items. Servers people keep asking me about console table or coffee bar. I’ll be trying that this week.pray for me. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@731Woodworks]

I got you 🙏🏻. You got this!

[@Tumnas33]

Thanks Matt for these inspirational videos. As a part-time hobbyist, I’ve made multiple projects for friends and family, but never for sale. This advice will definitely propel me to the next level in my wood working small business. Thank you!🙏🙏🙏

[@kayakmaniac1972]

Thanks Matt...I really like your tips, and your projects.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@rschack]

Yes PLEASE make that etsy video!! Love your channel and thanks for being so open with your info and showing your simplistic approach to your builds.

[@rschack]

Do you have a LLC or carry business insurance? Are you concerned with that aspect of what you sell?

[@731Woodworks]

I don’t currently

[@mikethecop]

Hey! I have that shirt! Stay relentless!

[@731Woodworks]

Whoa! Mike the Cop! I’m a big fan of yours brother!

[@AM-st6ey]

MTC!!!!!

[@bobwiese6128]

@@731Woodworks where do I get that shirt please...

[@bobwiese6128]

Where do I get that shirt please...

[@tobes1226]

Looks like a bunch of people already beat me to the punch with the request for the Etsy video! Love your videos Matt! I just recently found your channel, but your videos are just what I’ve been looking for! I’ve been doing little builds here and there for my wife at home, but I’ve been wanting to expand and make a side business out of it! Thanks for all of the great info! Looking forward to more videos!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@Fran-jw1sr]

Hi, I have a confession, when your video popped up as a KZbin recommendation, I thought nah, not for me, white dude, skin head with an accent like yours, how prejudice or unconscious bias we can all be, I'm so glad I watched your video and have gone on to watch the rest. You give some of the best relatable tips and advise I have ever come across on KZbin. I just wanted to say thanks, and please keep up the good work.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that. Southern accent by birth place and bald head by genetics lol. Thank you for watching

[@Fran-jw1sr]

A good sense of humour to top it up lol

[@tektoncreations4525]

I’ve thought about starting Etsy myself, so I would love to see a video on that!

[@731Woodworks]

thank you

[@JOrtizHomes]

I’m trying to start my own wood working business, and watching this video is so motivating!! I loved it and will keep watching. I’m excited to see what’s next!

[@731Woodworks]

Best of luck!

[@rachelnavarro2897]

Omg a woman in the comments. I want to start too 💕

[@731Woodworks]

We have several women woodworkers that follow the channel. Several participate in the chat on the livestreams on Tuesday nights

[@josephtoepke7830]

Thank you brother. I am just starting and will take every bit of mentoring I can from you! God love you!

[@jasonstinnett3141]

Hey Brother I just wanted to thank you for your videos im about to get started in woodworking and you have given me a lot to think about...thanks again.

[@JCSchaefer82]

I’d love to hear about Etsy selling. Thanks for the video

[@731Woodworks]

Noted!

[@michaelrobinson2995]

I wood definitely like to hear some tips about woodworking products on Etsy.

[@731Woodworks]

Coming soon

[@samvaldivia3933]

Great video Matt. Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@chrisayers3633]

Matt, i just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your videos and insights. I have been searching for a way off the road (trucker) for years now, and your videos have been very helpful. I have always loved woodworking but very little training. God has blessed me with a broken elbow to get me off the road for a while to set up my basement so i can start working the plan. Looking forward to future videos and just wanted to reach out. I can tell from your frequent attire you will understand the meaning of this statement…I appreciate you and pray God will bless you and your family with much happiness and success.

[@jasonkepple6659]

I’d love to see a video on Etsy. I’ve been on the fence about starting an Etsy store. Thanks in advance!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@haleriggs4015]

Once again top notch video helping us beginners out! This helped with alot of the jitters and hesitations. Keep up the great work! #virtualfistbump

[@731Woodworks]

Glad to help!

[@christinaspoon9223]

Thanks for all the information! I’m trying to start woodworking business and love all of your videos.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@AlmancaKolay]

Thanks for "Business Tips". Great work! Waiting for upcoming videos..

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. Another one drops Friday!

[@Richardlw2001]

Hey. I’m new to the woodworker seen. I would love to see a video on selling on Etsy as well as any other platform. Thank you.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@juanitov214]

This probably the most humble KZbin maker video ever. Great work!

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that

[@adriangarcia5411]

Thank you for the tips, I am just starting out and doing some research on how to "Start". Your information is very helpful.

[@mrjameshcraft]

Great stuff! Thanks Matt! I love your videos!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@David88375]

Awesome video, thank you!!! Yes I would love to see how Etsy works for you, like to see some good tips on that topic. Another topic is when as a new woodworker is it time to open an actual LLC ?

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@Stwarrior23]

Yes this is big!

[@GWCLLC]

I'm considering an LLC also but I'm not sure if it's beneficial just yet.

[@princesavitela1150]

I would love to hear your insight on Etsy selling!

[@731Woodworks]

Etsy video releases tomorrow morning at 5am central time

[@brianreber8842]

Hi, Matt! I'm a hazardous materials tank truck driver in Toledo, Ohio, who has had enough of the craziness on the roadways & looking to get out of trucking and into woodworking. You have given me great inspiration where family and friends have really been negative and doubtful I can do it. I am 60, but still have desire to be my own boss, but they do shake the heck out of my confidence in myself. I am Building a small shop in our garage at our rented house, so I am very limited from the start. Just want to tell you "thank you" for the morale booster. I really need it. I have already gotten about 75% done with the storage chest from plans from you, ( for my 91 year old mother who still quilts, drives, and just keeps on staying busy!) and have a couple more plans, stove covers, safer crosscut sled, etc. Please keep the build videos coming & keep up the great work! And congratulations to Mrs. 731 on her upcoming retirement from teaching! Thanks again.

[@patriciadurden9569]

Thank you for great information that I can pass on to my husband! This is the first video that ive came across that addresses our issues! My husband works full time night shift he sleeps a few hours and gets up and builds then goes back to work night shift, same circle everyday. His dream is to be able to sell enough projects to be able to buy more tools and make woodworking a business fulltime. I will share this video with him. Thank you

[@motbi123]

I would love to see what and how your selling on Etsy.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. Coming soon

[@richardbenson4750]

I'd also be interested in hearing your thoughts on using social media to promote your business. Do you have a business Facebook page? Do you make random posts showing "baby steps" of your progress? Does your KZbin channel help you sell things by getting your name out there?

[@731Woodworks]

I have a FB and Instagram pages. The FB page brings a few sales but only because locals have liked it.

[@richardbenson4750]

@@731Woodworks ok, do you have any thoughts on Facebook adds through paid promotions?

[@731Woodworks]

I haven’t had any luck with them. I tried it a couple times. Admittedly though I didn’t spend much money either.

[@bradleychonko3973]

Hey just starting out and came across your channel. Currently walking my dog so didn’t scroll to see if you answered the question of selling on Etsy but I’d like that video. Thank you and I’m going to follow you as you have same goals. I’m in Pittsburgh and like you comment of there is enough work to go around I totally agree and wish more ppl were like that

[@731Woodworks]

There’s plenty of work to go around

[@jtotheb-ip2hh]

THANK YOU Matt for your helpful information! i'm still building up my skills right now but am working toward doing this as a side hustle. i've made some things for my own home over the last 5 years or so and i've seen my skills and knowledge increase, so i know i'm getting there. but i truly appreciate what you offered in this video (and others). God bless you and your business! oh, and i subscribed, too

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@jasoncross5684]

Thank you. Some useful tips which I hope to use once I’ve finished converting my campervan. A fan from the u.K.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@derekd117]

Definitely would be interested on some etsy sales! Your vids pushed me into wanting to do woodworking part time so I thank you for all the content you put out! You are appreciated

[@731Woodworks]

Go for it! Glad it helped!

[@paparazzi893]

Thank you so much for your content. You have inspired me to change my life this year. I’m very excited to put my hands to good use and make some money $$$

[@coolhandryan]

Love your videos man. Good stuff. Appreciate your honesty and realism.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@robinhood3112]

Always going back to your videos. Good job. GOD BLESS

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that

[@zackcaudlemusic8707]

Awesome info!! Thank you so much for being so transparent and helping us beginners get a jump start with all of the pro tips. You have one of the best KZbin channels on the web. 👏🏽🙌🏽💯

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@Skragglymooogly]

Matt, love the channel,very inspiring, thank you so much, keep up the great work👊👊

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@dannyparke4477]

God bless you for sharing your experience and knowledge on doing this business.

[@recloakedworkshop]

Hi Matt. I’m blown away by your honesty and willingness to share! What an amazing video. Very useful and very helpful. Yes, the Etsy video would be great as it’s something I looked at but didn’t go very far with it. Guess the lockdown didn’t help, but then I suppose now is probably the best time as online shopping it surging. Still got the day job to consider though!!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful! Etsy video will be released Friday!

[@teamletteracing]

Thank for the advice. Just starting out in woodworking and this video is really helpful!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it helped

[@jamestongas3554]

Awesome sir thanks for the tips. Doing some wood refinishing myself and making small items so this is very helpful,. thank you much

[@jasonw2784]

Thanks for being so open and honest about the business side and sharing your lessons learned

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@joldmacman]

I love your videos. They were so instructional and you’re down to earth so they’re easy to watch and learn from. I’m about 400 days until retirement and starting to clear up my back garage so I can get building. Thank you much!

[@andreww6738]

Love this video, just new to your channel, subscribed. Look forward to many more. This is something I have been trying to sort thru for awhile now, but time is limited as I run a handyman business and trying to step down a gear from big projects to small and this looks so ideal. Thanks again and for sure an Etsy vid would be great. Very encouraged by your attitude and willingness to share. God bless, Andrew (Canada)

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@freethinking8749]

Thrilled to have found your channel, just as my husband and I are starting a woodworking business. You've given us a lot of hope with all these tips. Thanks very much

[@nonask_1156]

Thanks bro for your genuine advice. God bless you.

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@andyfreimuth3695]

Mr matt, I have been watching you for awhile now and I like your sense of humor and you have a lot of good tips and tricks for wood working, I am like you when you started, I only have a miter saw and a circular saw, heck I don't even have a place to do wood working but, I hope and pray some day I will and like you I believe God will help me do this, thank you for all your inspiration, you are a blessing from heaven

[@danielreyna2745]

I really appreciate your honesty and knowledge that you share. Please keep up the great work that you're doing, I'm really am getting inspired by your videos, and your great advice. I hoping to go full time wood working in about 3 years. Thanks a million!

[@Mark-zi2og]

Your crushing it! Well done Matt 👊🏻

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@BH-us4qf]

By far my favorite KZbin channel. The only downside is I probably watch more than I should while at work! Best part, if I get fired for said downside, I can do start my new dream full time job, woodworking!

[@daviddejulio863]

Thanks for the great info. I definitely agree with your power tip at the end!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kustomjoe12esquivel66]

Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2022

[@freddykrugger25]

Love your video Man . You stay Honest and humble .you're doing great.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@tiffanywall4178]

Your a solid guy homie. I've framed houses, residential, commercial and custom for over 20 years in Arizona. The heat got to much for me so now I've started getting wood from pallets an got a mitre saw (Delta Cruzer 12" to be exact) an I just wanna say thank you for sharing some of your much needed knowledge as this is all brand new to me, well the selling part anyways. I subscribed.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@treypeck2368]

Love the videos my man. Great stuff

[@justkay713]

God bless you. Thank you so much for your advice. You are so motivational.

[@731Woodworks]

Happy to help!

[@gygar]

Thank you, I am just starting my business and this helps

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it helps!

[@justinhendrickson]

Thank you 731 for putting this out. I have been in the wood working hobby for about 8 years now. I have been wanting to leave my traditional job and see if I can make woodworking work for my family and myself. Seeing your confidence and success has given me confidence to try and see what I can make happen. I know its not easy and always something more to learn. Keep doing what your doing. To your continued success!

[@731Woodworks]

Best of luck!

[@natelehoux7604]

Love the channel, man. Down-to-earth delivery + excellent content!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@kentarcher]

Love your generous, down to earth, simple explanations that help the likes of me (new to this world) understand projects and selling strategies. I have only recently discovered you here and have not seen all of your content yet, so apologies if you've already covered this. You mentioned in this video that you would consider doing an Etsy dedicated video if there was interest. I would be keen to learn more. BTW, I built your squaring/tapering dovetail clamp sled today. Simple, easy to follow instructions and seems to work perfectly. Thank you for that.

[@alexreid4131]

THanks again for your generosity buddy. Glad to see you are beginning to get the sibscriptions you deserve.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@Stepwel4two]

I am in the process of starting here in Australia, I love working with wood and your business information has been an eye opener. Your ideas are inspirational thanks.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you glad they’ve helped

[@stanmashek3085]

started watching your video's and enjoy and your are a straight shooter thanks very much; i will watch more of your video's

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@HeI2sey]

Hey brother, Really appreciate the content. This was a timely video as I want to start making and selling furniture and other woodworking products. Thanks for the BLUF again.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colleenwilson7061]

Love, love, love your shirt! And your videos. Thanks for the help, most woodworkers don't want to share their pricing. All of us out there appreciate it.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@shaneluckey09]

Love your videos bud👍 keep em coming

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@JClark-rq3en]

This really helping me out this the motivation I need to start my woodworking business!!!

[@731Woodworks]

👊

[@kmcclarney]

Your my favorite KZbinr due to the fact you used the word warshed in your video. You rock...thanks for the tips

[@731Woodworks]

lol thank you

[@nasost]

Thank you! You answered my questions from the top 5 video.

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@terryspencer7512]

Nice job!!! Enjoy your builds. Keep them coming

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@jeanmartin6410]

Thank you so much for this information!! I’m just playing around with starting a business for my retirement. I have successfully started and run a business before, but this is a good refresher/ new info. Again, thank you for your time and info.

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@madesupplyco.1392]

Most humble and honest dude on the net. Big thumbs up 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that. I have lots of flaws lol

[@RonInAVan]

I’ve watched several of your videos and came away educated. I got bored at some of the campgrounds while traveling around in our motorhome, so I made room in our storage bay for a miter saw and a contractor table saw and a few hand tools and I started making flags🇺🇸 I donated a few to the campgrounds and I sold most of the flags to the people camping at the campgrounds. Just making flags I made enough money to pay for the miter saw and the contractor table saw. We built a new house and I am setting up my garage as a small wood shop. I have already made four flags one hallway entry table and a blanket ladder and a dog ramp for our dog to get up onto the couch and I built a Queen size platform bed with an extra large headboard with Black pipe Edison lighting came out great...just stuff for the house right now but stuff I can sell later on. That’s my Plan. Thanks for the inspiring videos.🙏😊