Show Notes
Matt sits down with Pete to discuss his circuitous path to furniture building, why he had to give up his dream of farming, discovering modern design at Room and board, why he has chosen finishing for his specified role in the shop, laying off half of his staff in the 2008 recession, and much more.
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