BONUS ROUND #10 - Breaking Annual Goals In One Month With Jeff Lacy

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Jeff Lacey, in rural Nebraska, hit his year-end revenue target in just the first month of starting his woodworking business.

This episode of the Handmade Business Secrets Podcast features host Zach interviewing Jeff Lacey, a client in the Woodworking Business Accelerator program. Jeff is based in Stronsberg, Nebraska, and runs a construction and remodeling business with his wife. He entered the program to start a woodworking furniture business, utilizing his often-empty shop space. Initially, Jeff had modest goals to cover shop overhead, but he achieved $16,800 in sales in December and $36,800 in January, far exceeding his expectations. He attributes his rapid success to the program's coaching, particularly from a coach named Keith, who helped with sales structures and production challenges. Jeff discusses hiring employees, including a meticulous former mechanic, and managing production speed versus quality. He emphasizes the importance of a humble learning attitude, authentic sales responses, and following up quickly. Jeff's company culture includes weekly meetings with prayer and fun Fridays, integrating his Christian faith. He advises new business owners to create a plan, not give up, and leverage programs for early momentum. Zach highlights Jeff's positive attitude and faith as key factors in his success, and Jeff encourages others to take the risk and join the program based on its track record.

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