This May Get Messy & Explosive ("Crazy" Ed returns!) S5E2

[@niklasbengtsson7756]

I love how Doug is straight up saying what is wrong. It might not be the nicest thing to do, but beeing nice won’t save any shops. I hope this merger goes as planed.

[@bunker1213]

To be fair, he is also saying what is good.

[@Infernoblade1010]

It seems like the best kind of merger. Many companies just want to take over a little guy for a "cheap" way to add a location and an experienced employee base, but Doug sees the HUGE benefit that both companies would have if they did this. It's pretty damn beautiful.

[@TrojanManSCP]

I want to watch more Woodshop Nightmares with Doug Ramsey.

[@deathula1]

@@Infernoblade1010 This is how business should be done! But then you getting those greedy corporations that only think of the profit, and ONLY the profit.

[@QuirkyUncleDave]

Whether typo or intentional, "goes as planed" is gold.

[@swordsman111982]

I got tingle when I heard the possibility of “Wyrmwood Shelving”. My minis need a nice home.

[@FantasKanal]

Imagine a shelf that would perfectly fit the hex stuff so you can tile it with different woods.

[@MisterTingles]

would you care for some spalted tamarind shelves, monsieur?

[@SuperChrisrg]

OMG yes please!!! All the commercial offerings in the US are utter crap. Give us something that is truely designed for minis. PLEASE!

[@Balderdashing]

That is something I would pay for international shipping on.

[@JKSSubstandard]

OK, Keystone, Lets get something straight. Millennials dont buy particle board and second hand crap because we like it. I would LOVE to own a $1000 gaming table. When im struggling to pay a $100 doctor visit bill, its just not possible. my homebrew dice tray is the nicest thing ive bought for myself in 4 years

[@Meloncov]

Obviously this doesn't really apply to gaming tables, but more generally speaking you can get good real wood furniture for Ikea prices if you shop used.

[@dklein77able]

Someone feels attacked lol

[@RecklessFables]

To be fair, it was the Wyrmwood guys that prompted the "Millenials Suck" moment. All the Keystone guy said was they aren't buying the heirloom-quality furniture.

[@Wendygram]

@@Meloncov I've only bought used things that I can fit in the tiny mover van I can afford to rent every few months. Flatpack solves a lot more issues than money too.

[@josephrichard9089]

RecklessFables he didn’t say they don’t buy it, he said they don’t value it. That’s a pretty big difference.

[@bunker1213]

Wow, Dougie is selling this merger really well. I see why he got that CEO award. It'll be super exciting to see the blending of the mennonite and the gaming nerds and the KZbin crazy marketing department. Make that work and the possibilities are H U G E!

[@shaneskelton9625]

This is such an odd couple of lifestyles that tied together by high end furniture and design. I like the keystone CEO, it’s really neat to see him put his company out there with the wyrmwood family. And he really is a Ned Flanders in like the best way possible!

[@TheDangerousWonder]

I bet it will be weird between those 2 work cultures. I’m curious to see how it goes. This could be fun to see. Also welcome back crazy eddy.

[@oroitz4899]

Hi, I'm a millennial. I literally saved for 3 years to buy an heirloom table with chairs and a bench on one side. It took me months to find a show floor that actually had one cuz everything being sold today is particle board inlaid with cardboard honeycomb. It isn't cost effective for furniture stores to make that stuff anymore. I felt so lost cuz i literally ate ramen and hot dogs for those 3 years to buy that dining room set. We WANT the heirloom. But it takes so much to time and sacrifice to get it. I really hope you all work together and make more affordable things. I know i'd love some stuff for my bedroom.

[@hemming-ways]

it's a matter of priorities I guess, I'm a millennial too and there's no way I'd subject myself of 3 years of eating *that* unhealthily for furniture, no matter how nice it is.

[@ThomasPerezGhost]

Millennial checking in. I would love an honest-to-goodness Eames lounge. But I can't afford a $5.5k chair from Design Within Reach (LUL) so I have to settle for a (vintage - lul again) knockoff.

[@xnatcat13]

So here's the thing. The people at Keystone seem pretty nice. Just older and from a different culture so they're a bit out of touch. I think a partnership would be awesome. Could you imagine some awesome purple heart chairs? Omggg

[@PaxPixie]

As a Designer & Home Stager, it pains me to hear someone talk about "heirloom quality furniture". That doesn't exist anymore. The last time that existed was around 100 years ago (with the very few exceptions being farmhouse style and Mid-Century and even those took 50+ years to come back into style again). Since then, styles have changed so quickly and so dramatically that children don't want their parents' old, oversized, overstuffed, faux-antique-looking stuff that was mass-produced to look custom but really isn't. "Boomers" are having to throw away or donate their "heirloom quality" furniture because no one wants it. I grew up in a Mennonite-heavy area and can see why that mentality would obviously not be able to keep up with market changes or understand how flexibility in business is important because as a group, their ideology is very rigid because it's essentially the same worldview for the last 100 years or more. How can you say you know what Millennials value when you don't even watch movies or TV?! First rule of marketing "Understand your client/audience"!!!

[@RyanCleveland88]

This exactly!!

[@majuss06]

Nobody ever wanted the parents' old furniture. Grandparents, however…

[@sisyphushappyxvx]

@NukaColaQT I agree with much of what you said, but I'll push back on the notion that heirloom quality furniture doesn't exist or hasn't for years. As a furniture maker myself, I can tell you the issue is purely economical; furniture makers are making heirloom furniture, but 1.) they can't sustain a living as a furniture maker because no one is able/willing to pay commensurate with the skill/labor of the craftsperson, and 2.) consumers can't afford heirloom quality anymore in a market flooded with particleboard nonsense that is designed for obsolescence. There are makers making heirloom quality furniture (Phillip Morley, Nancy Hiller, Jory Brigham, etc.), but most Millenials saddled with loan debt and probably sharing a a living space to cover basic needs don't have $6,000 for a rocking chair and most Boomers bought heirloom furniture 40 years ago and it's still holding up. Also, IT SHOULDN'T COST $6,000, but the market means woodworkers can't sustain a living otherwise. It's kinda lose-lose.

[@PaxPixie]

@@sisyphushappyxvx That's actually not what I meant. I know good quality furniture exists, however, because styles change so frequently and living spaces are no longer nearly as permanent as they used to be, we should no longer think of furniture as something that will be passed down generationally. There's a reason why the majority of furniture is designed for obscolescense now. It's affordable. Why would I pay a fortune for a piece of furniture that will outlast me but my kids will donate when I'm gone? I guess what I meant is the term "heirloom quality furniture" is basically obsolete. We all would love pieces that last a lifetime, but that's just not in the cards for most people under the age of 50.

[@LuckPuddle]

There are Millennial people that like heirloom. Needs to be PORTABLE though, like their employment. Also smaller, like their smaller homes. Keep in lean, mean and with tons of accessories you can add over time you'll get 'em good.

[@eyethom]

Me hears millennials don't appreciate furniture: "hey that's not true." Me remembering me and my friends buying a cheap IKEA desk just to through someone through it in a wrestling bit: "oh you may have a point."

[@guypyrzak]

I think a lot of millennials can't afford a house to put the nice furniture into, and when you're moving regularly spending a few grand on anything but the essentials doesn't make sense. The other thing is furniture makers and any creatives need to do more than just the generic stuff you can get at Ikea or Macy's. Multipurpose/multifunction furniture is the way to go.

[@A_Vicious_T-Rex]

@@guypyrzak for sure. Like my mom has this beautiful oak table set that we've had since '95. It has all the usual scars from exposure to children but one day I'd like to inherit it. there is no way i'd have the money to get one like it today and I'd probably be going back to ikea if I had to replace the other ikea one I have now

[@AvaFayIliza]

I second some of the other sentiments here. It's not that millennials don't appreciate fine furniture, it's more that we don't have the funds to afford it or a place to keep it (and keep it nice).

[@joltman81]

Also I think you would seriously hurt someone trying to throw them through one of the tables these guys make...

[@GuardianAngelX72]

Interested to see where this goes, but that catalog pretty much showed exactly where Keystone's current problem lies...too many designs, too much inventory, not enough demand. I'm really wondering which designs in that catalog have sold more than 5 units over the past 10 years. Just in the idea of legs...if you have to order 20 units just to make it economical, then that's your 5 tables right there...if you only sold one of those tables, you have effectively 4 unsold tables just sitting. Designer space is going to be key here, being able to offer a wider variety of woods, being able to on-demand turnings rather than having to keep such a large stock available, and being able to better fine tune the inventory. When I saw those shelves, I didn't see inventory...I saw wasted space. That space could be better suited with more equipment, craftsmen, etc. Each of those boxes looked like they held roughly 40-60 of any given turning, depending on the use of said turning (let's just average 2-4 used per product), that's between 10 and 30 unsold units of product PER BOX. This merger is going to really help Keystone out, and honestly if they can get away from the retailer market and get closer with direct sales...they're going to see a boom. They have the production volume and ability to produce high quality product, while also keep costs down, just as you guys said they really need to be in the right market (also, the whole boomer vs. millennial attitude needs to go...it's not a matter of appreciation or want, but rather accessibility that is creating less demand among younger customers...I'd love to furnish a place with high quality, heirloom tier furniture that could be passed down within the family, but the reality for a lot of people is that they don't even know if they'll be in the same place 6 months from now let alone several years due to being at the mercy of an apartment lease/rent agreement). Here's hoping this is fruitful for everyone involved.

[@Indian0Lore]

Yeah, I keep telling my wife we can’t get nice things till we own a home.

[@fpsfreak79]

Exactly!

[@tK-be6ns]

Will also need to expand into a 'white glove' delivery service for the furniture...

[@judyballeza9948]

Is it just me or does the new wyrmlife logo look dope AF

[@Kaiburr_Crythtal]

"Now we've got the Millennial's, they don't value heirloom furniture like the boomers do." Maybe if we had the houses you could afford at our age we would be buying furniture the price of cars.

[@Mark-OutWest]

I recommend millennials get SKILLS that will earn them better salaries.

[@Kaiburr_Crythtal]

ok

[@DustyLamp]

@@Mark-OutWestYou mean like a grade 12 GED? Because you needed less than that to waltz into a 50k/y manufacturing job 50 years ago. 90% of boomers would get laughed out of a hiring pool with their lack of education and certifications nowadays.

[@caymanjohnson3598]

Wrymwood, I gotta say with I respect you guys with all of this vlog style content, it shows you’re a company made of actual people who actually about the customers. I can’t wait actually buy one of your dice trays this week! But gotta agree with most of the other people here though. We don’t hate heirloom quality products, they are just an investment for our generation.

[@MoonRov13r]

i want to point out that working at a high end Millwork shop and having taken some Lean principles, what Doug says in that break room segment about customers, demand and resources is so much truth. It's proof he knows the industry very well and it's inspirational.

[@probey24]

Something else to keep in mind about heirloom furniture is tastes and trends change. The my parents pick out might look perfect for then twenty five years ago, but that dining room set might not fit my aesthetic, no matter how nice it is.

[@GetGoodGirl1561]

Yeah I love my parents but I absolutely hate how my mom decorates anything. Her southwestern America turquoise and burnt orange style and whatever table went in it would not go at all with my pastel and coastal design choices. When someone dies, nobody is like "I really want Uncle Bill's table." It either gets stuck in someone's house in the corner somewhere or gets donated/thrown out.

[@LowAss720]

Ya, styles have changed a ton now. Even farmhouse stuff has a lot of metal and leather in their designs.

[@cigman777]

Keystone really needs to catch up with the times. That retail model and bloated inventory is going to be the death of them if they can't change it, and by using that outdated model it gives them a distorted view of reality that makes it seem like their potential customers don't value their product. Doug is doing them good by shaking them up and helping them realize that it's not the customers who are the problem, it's them.

[@bensonprice4027]

I feel like being in a small break room with Doug would be exhausting with all the loud yelling he does all the time.

[@cecilyvanv4115]

he's from Massachusetts.....he's not yelling

[@tubopanderson8106]

I may not be able to afford their products, but I still really love watching this show!

[@Christopher_Lefevre]

I missed the premiere but holy shit the new animation for the Wyrm Lyfe shield is straight fire.

[@JeremyHamaker]

"What the FFfireflies..." Sounds like whoever came up with the idea of merging, the folks at Keystone have a pretty good idea of how their business needs to change. Or at least an agreement that it does. The willingness to entertain a merger like this between too seemingly very different cultural styles.... Gotta say it takes some humbleness to be willing to take all those raw (but valid) hits on your business operation, on camera. I am excited for the potential synergies (Hah, there! I dropped in the word). Best wishes on your courtship!

[@BronzeRivet]

Keystone guy said, "people don't want to pay for the the heirloom quality furniture, like they used to" and then, "they (millennials) don't value furniture like the baby boomers did." Yeah, no. Millenials value heirloom & quality furniture. They just can't usually afford it.

[@trent1129]

That is exactly what the Keystone guy meant. Millennials aren't willing to save up and make the commitment that getting some really quality furniture requires.

[@Yuethefox]

Well the other thing is we’re getting these family heirloom furniture pieces AS family heirlooms. I personally won’t need to buy any type of multi generational furniture because I’m getting it when my parents pass.

[@bennettmarshall6141]

@@trent1129 Less "aren't willing" and more "can't because it's impossible to save money when you can't make enough to have any security before saving up." I know I'm not alone in that I'd love to be able to afford something like that, but it took me over a year of saving to replace my desk chair that was an honest safety hazard--the locking mechanism and tension has been fucked for about three years, to the point where even shifting back to sit up straight could send the chair falling back. It took me two and a half years to save up $230 to buy a new chair. If my cats had to go to the vet for something, or one of my parents lost their job, or the car needed a repair that wasn't covered by the warranty, or a pipe burst over the winter, or anything else, and I would have had to start over. Most Millenials (especially in the US) are, on average, two paychecks away from homelessness at any given time. That isn't a situation that leaves someone able to save up for quality furniture.

[@leakingamps2050]

@@trent1129 I would *love* to get some solid furniture that would last until my children were parents. But I first need stable housing, and even after college, I'm struggling to find a place I can live at and spend less than 90% of my gross income on food, bills, and shelter. I can't afford to save up for a house, much less furniture that costs upwards of 6 months of food, until I'm doing better than breaking even, and in the group of people I know, I'm doing the best. No one else is breaking even, which isn't uncommon for Millennials. If I want good furniture, I'd have to get a second job, and that's not exactly easy to do, both for the obvious reasons of 'the job market sucks' and for more deep-seated reasons of 'chronic stress and depression combined with a complete lack of heath checkups since an early age has damaged my body and mind in a thousand different ways that make keeping it functioning that much more time consuming, and make it that much less capable to take on the extra strain of a second job' On top of that, what I did with the Stimulus check's a great indicator of what'd happen to a second job's money - it went into savings, so that if I get sick, injured, etc, I won't end up financially ruined for 9+ months because I missed 3 days of work. Once I had enough in the bank, it'd just go towards my student loans, and then getting a better apartment, or saving up for driving lessons.

[@laysdong]

@@trent1129 Nah, we're the first generation in american history that will be poorer than our parents generation. Its not about commitment, its about opportunity.

[@hummingmostbird]

Millenials value quality furniture, we just can't afford it

[@LordTerracotta]

Someone in my grandmother's neighborhood was throwing out a quality dining room table with 5 chairs because the table had a broken leg and leg support and the only chair that had arms was missing an arm. Took that thing home replaced the dow rod in the leg put a new support piece in and removed the arm from the chair so it matched the other 4. That was 5 years ago and I have had zero problems with it. Give us quality stuff we will take care if it and fix it when if it does break.

[@Roya1020]

@@LordTerracotta The first things i learned in life was how to crap, to change a tire, and how to pick on trash day and find the $200 dining set with a wobble leg and look into the bag with 2 full Wii's with wires and remotes that sounded a little harsh. My brother still has that table and those Wii's work better then half the Iphones released nowadays. I can macgeyver near anything back into working order. I just don't the the 6 figure job needed to get brand new. I can see value beyond measure but if It's between a fine oak table and food for 2 months imma be eating.

[@angrygnome44]

@@Roya1020 I got my N64 the same way while working for the town garbage crew over the summer between semesters. In the spring and fall I'll drive up and down the allies as people clean house and come up with all sorts of treasures that just need a once over with a steam cleaner or a small patch job.

[@plaidplatypus5373]

It's striking just how different the cultures at these two companies are. I sincerely hope the merger goes well and that everyone can adjust to the new norm.

[@Smallfrogs]

wyrmwood really do be following an anime arc

[@AstrumG2V]

Until this episode I didn't really get why you would merge... Thanks for making it so clear!!

[@GetGoodGirl1561]

Kind note to James from Keystone: Millennials -do- value quality furniture but we can't afford it. Stuff is expensive, yo. And heavy!

[@GetGoodGirl1561]

When you're moving from place to place fairly regularly (which is not necessarily a millennial thing but it tends to happen when you can't afford a house), moving a heavy table or dresser made of real wood suuuucks lol

[@NeenjaFruitcup]

That was part of my thought too. Until I'm in a position where I own my home every piece of furniture has to pass the "can I reasonably carry this up stairs" test. I would love to have some super sturdy wood furniture eventually, but it's not realistic for most millennials.

[@simonquinn7751]

Glad to see I'm not the only one excited for these new vids!! Love Wyrmwood and Wyrmlife

[@WardNightstone]

the cheese has moved and keystone needs to chase it

[@nickcosta3004]

I will say this, Wyrm Lyfe is one of the only shows where I stop, go full screen and devote my attention fully to what's going on. Please keep them coming and looking forward to all the great stuff you are doing!. Love you guys!

[@shadowgirl00]

I'm hoping this merger will go well for everyone, it sounds promising. I know people aren't happy with the millennial comment and being in that actual age bracket I sort of cringed myself. There is some truth to it though, not about not wanting that quality of furniture but the type of furniture they're selling. Like, when they were flipping through the catalog I saw some pieces that were clearly meant for a full dining room. Like old school, full dining room with a wood cabinet for your good china sort of deal. Even if I could afford that, I wouldn't get that. Like even the idea of owning a house that could have it's own dining room sounds too much to me. As my mother once commented, millennials are far more practical. And I think that's the other thing that's happening, we don't own it because it's part of being an adult and owning a home, we own either because we really want it or because it's something we need. Like no one talks about it, but some of these furniture pieces were the 'adult' thing to own.

[@caspardehaan9633]

for anyone wondering, the outro tune is called Blow Up by NEFFEX

[@Nickolai20599]

Could've sworn that was NEFFEX, good old f3 search got me to your comment :)

[@Dixiebear93]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

[@alextheaugur7384]

I've just finished binge watching the full 4 seasons of Wyrm Life over the past 2 days and I'm so happy to find another episode waiting for me, you guys are amazing and the best at what you do, please don't ever stop being you as individuals or a company!!!

[@pitviper6652]

That new season 5 logo is just brilliant I see you

[@LordZeebee]

I know nothing of this business but their situation REALLY does not seem feasible in the 21st century. I feel like cutting a few of their design options to combat choice-paralysis and, like they said, instead focus a bit more on the "designer image" could help them a lot. Most people don't have neither the money nor the time to buy furniture the way they're selling them anymore, you can blame the 1% for that (not the struggling millennials). Pretty much the only market that works the same way they do are rich people, people who specifically want nice designer stuff.

[@bunker1213]

I think they have all those options because in the business model they have been in, it brings in enough money for food. In the Wyrmwood business model, and direct to customer sales, I'll bet Keystone could cut a lot of that catalog in 2 years and focus more on what we've already seen from Wyrmwood.

[@lokithecat7225]

If they are smart, they'll contact local (to them and Keystone) Home decorators. If they impress them, they will be ordering loads of custom stuff.

[@etherdark]

every person with any LEAN experience is curled up on the floor in fetal position ugly crying right now.

[@MoonRov13r]

OMG YES!!!

[@AlainPilon]

Even my garage shop has a better setup!

[@garret1930]

Lol, it made me shed a tear. They have so much potential.

[@Yuethefox]

This shop triggered me so hard!!!

[@rhodesj]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one redesigning the entire shop on the fly. My god, that was painful.

[@christophermarcantel2759]

Yo we value it. We just can't afford it

[@garret1930]

Love the new Logo for Wyrmlyfe and I'm hoping that your courtship goes well! You've grown a great brand around all of the best lessons people can learn from the ttrpg community.

[@LoneTailProductions]

Not gonna lie, pretty happy to see “Crazy” Ed in these trying times.

[@CRAZY-ED]

Yakob Smirnoff you are guna see lots of crazy Ed this season I promise

[@unepommeverte17]

the *biggest* eyeroll at the comment about millennials. find me a job that's better than part time $16.50/hour (sounds like a lot compared to some places but i live in california) and *then* we can start talking about upgrading from secondhand ikea furniture 😒 also i'm not sure if i missed something. what's up with the not swearing and never seeing the simpsons or movies?

[@stephthebard9037]

Keystone employees are Mennonites.

[@unepommeverte17]

@@stephthebard9037 oooh ok thanks! Afaik there arent mennonite people out here so i'm not very familiar with what that means, so i didnt think of it

[@unepommeverte17]

@UCCkKKMuMaHZeDEEQFxwYU6A thats what i was wondering! But i figured amish people wouldnt be using that much technology, and i've known mormons and none of them ever seemed much more extreme than the average religious christian person

[@stephthebard9037]

@@unepommeverte17 Yea, a previous WyrmLyfe mentions it.

[@allendunwoody3505]

This must be a very particular subset of Mennonite. I am married to a Mennonite, I know many many Mennonites . All of them watch movies to a varying degree of appropriateness. Many of them swear. I’d be interested to know if they are Mexican Mennonite or German Mennonite. I find a large disparity between the two.

[@ak_viking907]

I love that Doug is honest about shortcomings and we get to see the business side of things. You guys are awesome! cant wait till I can get more stuff from you guys!.

[@thewarriorcat121]

I love that logo flip at the end, it's so pretty!!

[@wintermoons1215]

Being able to see value in heirloom quality furniture requires the ability to buy a house. And not only to buy a house but to also have disposable income while paying it off. For a very large percentage of millennials there’s no point in buying a beautiful, well crafted heirloom quality piece or furniture if we’re going to have to figure out how to move it into and out of apartments ever year or so. Or when there’s no way to justify that $1,000+ not going to student loan debt. Wyrmwood would likely a very similar issue as Keystone if they only sold the gaming tables. But, even though their products are still considered high end, they have a range of price points. If you can’t afford a gaming table but still want to get something from Wyrmwood you can still get a dice tray.

[@Meloncov]

I mean, no one said that they think millennials are bad people for not wanting to buy heirloom furniture. Just that it's a problem for them.

[@LizLFey]

They said they didn't value you it though. Which I think is misunderstanding the problem. I value heirloom furniture it just doesn't fit renting and I can't afford it. The very small amount of antiques/heirloom pieces I have were all second hand as well cause I can't afford anything different and companies don't see that in sales either.

[@christopherhettema6496]

I swear I learn more about how a business works from here as opposed to a class.

[@NinjaKai34]

I like the Doug episodes. If the business case is sound, they can streamline multiple workflows. I'm interested to see what happens.

[@DeeDust]

A Wyrmwood house? Um, yes! Though it'd be a slow conversion for my home, I'd definitely be interested in seeing what you all might be able to offer with this merger. Also, what would Keystone do with all the excess turnings they have now if they go away from the many different designs? I kept looking at them all wondering if there was anything that could be made out of them so they're not all wasted.

[@ShadowedLadySif]

That Millennial comment reaaaaaaallly didn't rub me the right way. I would love to have nicer furniture but between 2 cross country moves, student loans, and rising housing costs in California, I just can't afford the nicer furniture. I hope to see a change in attitude, or I'd be worried about this merge.

[@RecklessFables]

I tried to give away a living room set that was solid Ethan Allen 1970s vintage furniture. It was my grandmother's and was in great condition. None of my or my spouse's cousins wanted it. We couldn't even sell it for $50, which is way less than Ikea. So apparently style still trumps cost since they are paying more for pressed wood in a more modern style. We ended up donating it.

[@DustyLamp]

@@RecklessFables Style means compact, and not 200lbs. Millennials aren't buying homes until they're well in their 30s, furniture needs to be mobile til then.

[@fuwa94]

I really love the thought of Wyrmwood Home, some cool home furniture that I can one day afford.

[@sarahsstitch2491]

Hey uh, why are none of y'all wearing masks? Not trying to be mean just a concerned fan

[@LordZeebee]

Especially while away from your own shop!!! Like their own workshop is a bit like your own house, if one person gets it there's a decent risk you'll get it if they work there a few days mask or no mask. But when visiting someone else?? That shit's dangerous, hope no one caught anything :(

[@Nightmoss]

Agreed! The pandemic isn't over just because you want it to be. Masks should be mandatory whenever you're in public and not able to practice social distancing.

[@zacharydunn6577]

Agreed and it's baffling that some had cloth face coverings of one form or another, but then took then down when around others, which is the most important time to wear them!

[@sarahsstitch2491]

@@LordZeebee yeah :( I wouldn't want any of them to get sick which is why I'm so worried

[@gracefallis4419]

I never noticed how loud Doug gets when he's talking about things he cares about. The smaller room really makes his voice echo 😂

[@trentonbryant7738]

This is great. I don’t feel like I have ever seen videos a like this and I love it. Who knew I would come back every episode to watch about a woodworking company! Love wyrmlyfe and wormwood, can’t wait for more content and products! Hope this merger goes great!

[@FantasKanal]

1:00 He called it: Crady Ed, Amish John... I mean, these 2 dfinitely are Fan Favorites!

[@erincraig8565]

I’d love AFFORDABLE handcrafted furniture. $1000 for a nice wood bed or pay my bills?

[@StarReacher]

i find it funny how they skipped over gen x like most others

[@Warhammered]

Luckily, we just shrug and say "whatever" (and we've had the same things before), while millennials actively get vocal and offended. Because we make so little noise, we don't get noticed as much anymore.

[@RecklessFables]

Also, people think Boomers are 40... that is GenX right now.

[@duncanhobbs2213]

Freaked out by the lack of masks, and even more freaked out by how it hasn't been addressed.

[@FullmetalFreakthingy]

Never a good stance to insult a large customer base..

[@xKingdomHeartz]

That logo animation at the end is just perfect

[@PaxPixie]

Omg! I love listening to a CEO/Owner bitch about his potential customer base and then watch Doug tear apart their strategy and their process.... *chef's kiss*. The inefficiency is PAINFUL! Doug, fix that mess for them, PLEASE!

[@christophergreene13]

I really, really hope the cultures mesh well and this merger happens successfully. Sooooooo many possibilities become attainable with these two companies sharing resources and cooperating together. Stoked to follow this and see what unfolds

[@NickStorrs]

I hope this season turns into watching Doug and the crew work with Keystone to overhaul how they are doing things. As a small business owner, I'm fascinated and impressed with they way Wormwood has grown but the planning and discussion around that growth has been hard to see. I would love to watch those guys talk out how their merger might change things for both parties. Don't pull punches Doug!

[@mathsalot8099]

Random question... if they do follow through with this merger, what will they be called? Keystone has the heritage, but Wyrmwood has the customer base. Wyrmstone? Stonewood? Keywyrm?

[@CRAZY-ED]

mathsalot crazy Ed here. I already suggested wyrmstone

[@tristiantriana]

Oh snap! That shot of the dowels! Blew me mind! Bravo JV!

[@andrewbeauman]

Bruh... that logo turn... and the glowing sword... Yall stepping UPP

[@sidneyleejohnson]

Fascinating. I really love the thought of Wyrmwood selling home furnishings. Combining the customer demand with an existing operations certainly can lead to a faster execution although I do wonder if commercial space isn't getting much cheaper due to covid work from home trends. That said what is perhaps more significant than space is the wood crafting talent this family might be offering. Existing relationships to retail stores may actually hurt the margins as suggested so it will be interesting to see a phase out to direct Kickstarter or website sales. Perhaps the expanded sales may allow little change to overall staffing. Seems like you have some industrial engineering problems to resolve. Best of luck.

[@Dommer75]

Welcome to Pa... You guys are like a 45 minute drive from where I'm at 👍

[@tophernator3975]

Can we have a segment in WyrmLyfe that is called "Teach me how to Dougy", where Doug teaches us a random skill?

[@Aaron_Kirk]

That closing animated Wrymlyfe emblem is fantastic!

[@sebastianpalsson1261]

This merger is so interesting and seem to make a lot of sense. Looking forward to see where this leads!

[@macrobertson465]

Awesome Episode JV Bobby has his work cut out for him!! lol Hello Keystone!

[@AWanderingmage]

Dat logo... HELL YEAH!!!

[@andreagriffin8744]

I so much love our Wyrmwood Ned... he's great!

[@AstrumG2V]

I would kill for really nice furniture in my future house. Problem is I'm broke af.

[@graysontownzen9238]

The updated logo is looking good! It has an epic aura about it. This merger would be amazing if it can get me a table for under a couple of thousand dollars, so long as Wyrmwood stays true to its character and innovation. I'm also dying to know when the Kickstarter will begin!

[@bramwichersschreur9417]

Josh shows Doug how insane they're blanks process is, isn't it their blanks process is?

[@lucasbune]

You mean in the description? Yeah the "they're" should be "their"

[@barge489]

I love good furniture. Small detail, can't outfit a whole house with it on my salary, gotta be very selective... so when in July we talking on these tables?

[@tjmetalhead33]

JV episodes are FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@matthewprince6157]

I'm wanting to build a Gaming building. Like a dedicated space for gaming because I have a need for it. The idea of having wyrmwood shelves for gaming pieces and a table and chairs and all kinds of stuff is just awesome. I really hope this thing works out I can't wait to see what you guys and keystone could come up with.

[@zarengamble2860]

DUDE!! I would love to have a wyrmwood entertainment center!

[@robertkirk1920]

Bobby is going to have a tough time beating this!

[@phenixslayer21]

I would not say it's people not valuing heirloom quality furniture it's the fact that our culture has changed where people move a lot more. I'd love to have a $2000 gaming table but I've moved 3 times in the last 4 years totaling around 16,000 miles. I am not gonna put heirloom quality furniture through that. To me I VALUE it too much to put furniture of that quality through that torture.

[@xxrabbitsnipezxx5794]

*James* : Well time to make new fan favorites :D *Me* : Guys, chill... You guys have Crazy Ed for crying out loud. You're fine. *Crazy Ed* : Wanna go make watermelons go boom boom? >:D *Me* : See... You're fineeee

[@CRAZY-ED]

xXRabbitSnipezXx crazy Ed here. I promise you plenty of explosions this season

[@xxrabbitsnipezxx5794]

@@CRAZY-ED noice

[@pharrigan-hikes]

That physical Wyrmlyfe logo is awesome. And Way to go JV on this video!

[@bubbleliving3021]

Looking forward to seeing this possible merger play out. It seems like a great idea. Wyrmwood in the furniture business with Keystone's awesome setup 👍

[@phreddalicious]

I'm REALLY liking the new Wyrm Lyfe logo!!

[@zarbonthedestroyer7232]

why do people keep saying this? the logo looks the exact same as it's always been

[@jacobhilton8891]

The spin off I didnt know I wanted. Next I want a Wyrmwood network. You need a Bob Ross style show - Let's make that happen.

[@laysdong]

Am millennial. I value nice furniture SOOO MUCH. I just cant afford any. And I probably wont be able to for a while. Our entire generation is economically depressed. Our parents generation had a ton of disposable wealth to go through, we have essentially none. One day I hope to buy some nice furniture, but it wont be any day soon.

[@ahrrow4204]

I love the title card for the interview!!

[@neokoga]

I just have to say, I love James Martin, he's such a great dude and I'd love to see and hear more from him

[@youngangusyoung9475]

Wyrmwood tv stand, coffee table, bluray racks, bookshelf, dresser, sidetable, bed frame... house.... i want it allllllll!!!

[@navymid]

When can I get a shirt or a shield with the new logo on it?

[@cooldood648]

love the new wyrm lyfe logo good job guys!

[@frosteyknight]

I would love Wyrmwood Furniture but not if you think i don't value it. I have a BA degree and I have not been able to find anything over a Minimum wage job since I graduated.

[@norariley7109]

I’m so excited to see how this possible merger goes!

[@ciebriel79]

that is going to be awesome furniture.

[@belladonnaRoot]

I will say, the Keystone dude is correct when he stated that the market has shifted. It used to be that everyone could invest in a high-quality table. Millenials are interested....but either don't have the funds or expect that they'll have to move. I graduated uni 8 years ago, and I'd say 50-67% of my friends are still renting and wouldn't consider getting furniture that couldn't be disassembled for a move, or would be heartbroken if it got damaged or had to be left behind. When you're shifting tons of inventory, Keystone's stock method makes sense. When you're doing one-of's all the time, making everything to order like Wyrmwood makes sense. It sounds like Keystone's now halfway between, and some stock's sitting for years. At the moment, they need a smaller, single-man-move transport carts. Their current ones are basically two-man moving jobs, which only makes sense if you've got two guys manning inventory all the time. And then they need to convert every part that hasn't had an order in 4-6 months into a "made to order" part *winks at Wyrmwood*. If I'm picking out my wood, my legs, my 'xyz options', then I'm fine waiting an extra week or two to have those parts made.

[@elliefleming3534]

I love that he mentioned The Farming Game. I can't imagine saying that is my favorite, though. I'm salivating over the idea of Home by Wormwood line.

[@mattcurr9931]

i dearly hope the boys teach them a few new games

[@zeromod1]

when do we get a tour of #bobbysnewplace, i would also like to request a tour of the basement bobby lived in at his parents. you know compare and contrast.

[@LindaAlcornBurg]

Masks? Distance? Hmmm.

[@markkostecki4558]

Lmao JV with the extra flex with the WyrmLyfe logo at the end. This is war

[@stevejackson3815]

James was right, this series makes some new fan favourites.