When you think of graffiti artist what comes to mind? For me, it's graffiti on a train. This week, we sit down with Jason White of Whites Artworks and talk about his beginnings of tagging trains to cites hiring him to put murals on the side of whole city blocks. His latest mural at the time of recording is a mural commissioned by Hulu's TV show (that Coty stars in) Main Street : Small Business Revolution on the side of a building in the town of Searcy, Arkansas. He talks with us about over coming the fear of taking the leap of faith in yourself to become a small business and trust in your creative abilities.
You can find Jason on Instagram at @WhitesArtworks and Facebook at @WhitesArtworks. You can also listen to his own Podcast, The Overspray Podcast. Find the rest of the guys here: Ben @myerswoodshop Brian @fierysquirrelart Coty @arganic_woodwork Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast FILMING GEAR ■ Panasonic Lumix (main camera) : http://amzn.to/2BVA9nH ■ Rode Microphone : http://amzn.to/2HQxdcv ■ GoPro Hero 5 Black : http://amzn.to/2CMWi43 ■ Neewer 62"/158cm Camera Tripod : http://amzn.to/2COtEQo ■ Neewer 31.5"/80cm Camera Track Dolly Slider Rail System : http://amzn.to/2BTKJv7 Find Me On The Internet: ■ Website : http://www.myerswoodshop.com ■ Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/myerswoodshop ■ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/myerswoodshop ■ Etsy : http://www.etsy.com/shop/benmyerswoodshop ■ Pinterest : http://www.pinterest.com/myerswoodshop ■ Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/benjmyers1 ■ Blog : http://www.myerswoodshop.com/blog ■ Amazon Shop : https://www.amazon.com/shop/myerswoodshop ■ Podcast : https://www.thebuildguildpodcast.com
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Taking a break from having a guest host on the show, the original hosts, Ben (@myerswoodshop), Brian (@fierysquirrelart), and Coty (@arganic_woodowork) discuss whats been going on in their lives recently. Hint: Lasers! Ben and Brian went in together to purchase a 60w chinese laser (Orion Motor Tech 60w Laser Cutter). Lots of learning about how to use it has been going on. They did an unboxing and assembly on YouTube which can be watched HERE. Coty STILL has more filming for the TV show to do. Coty shares how he met his wife in a hospital. Coty and Ben discuss how they were paramount in helping guest host Make. Do. in their recent shop move. The guys also discuss Searcy's Art Alley, a alley with rotating artworks from local artists. Our next guest will be Jason White from @whitesartworks. Check out his podcast, Overspray. A HUGE shoutout to our patreon members. If you'd like to join them in supporting our podcast you can do that https://www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast. Don't forget to leave us a 5 star review and write a little something about our show. We may read it in an upcoming episode! You can watch every episode on our YouTube Page!
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Episode 7 – Citizen Of The Day
On this episode of The Build Guild podcast, the guys host Sha Johnson, an extraordinary woman in the Searcy community. Originally from the Houston, Texas, area, Sha came to Searcy and has left her mark. She began her dream of pursuing a career in the legal field in high school at her magnet school, hosting mock court sessions involving her fellow classmates. Pursuing an undergraduate degree in criminal justice just seemed to make sense. Eventually she became a Sergeant at the White County Sheriff’s Office, the highest position non-commissioned law enforcement personnel could attain. But after three years, something was missing. After being encouraged by a co-worker to applying for a position with the local newspaper The Daily Citizen, Sha decided, “Why not?” Writing has always been a part of Sha’s life-from the time she was little she remembers writing stories. She has published one book since her arrival in Searcy, and now works full-time as a journalist for The Daily Citizen, the local newspaper where The Build Guild Podcast takes place. Sha talks about the struggles with seeking out stories, changes to her writing style, and how she can never look at her work once it’s over because she feels like she got it right the first time. In this unconventional episode of The Build Guild Podcast, Sha talks us through the justice system in White County, her struggles with finding self-confidence and assurance, and keeping her voice through it all. Thank you for listening to Episode 7! If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Laser Ben And Brian Bought: https://amzn.to/2YFutpp Make sure to follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebuildguildpodcast/ Social Media Ben- (https://www.instagram.com/myerswoodshop/)( https://www.facebook.com/MyersWoodshop/)( https://www.etsy.com/people/benmyerswoodshop) Coty-(https://www.instagram.com/arganic_woodwork/)(https://www.facebook.com/arganicwoodwork/) Brian-(https://www.instagram.com/fierysquirrelart/)( https://www.facebook.com/fierysquirrelart/) Sha Johnson - (https://www.instagram.com/ahseeitmedia) Email: authorsha@yahoo.com
In this episode of The Build Guild Podcast, the guys have the privilege of interviewing John Godwin of the wildly popular A&E tv show Duck Dynasty. Godwin is part of the Duck Commander Family.
Godwin grew up in the heart of Louisiana and had childhood ties to the Robertson family after participating in a duck calling contest where Phil Robertson was a judge. As he grew up, Godwin recalls going down the wrong path and feeling like he needed to straighten up his act, but struggled to do so until Phil convinced him to follow Jesus. Godwin quickly recognized a need in his life, and chose to follow the Savior Phil talked about so easily and with such conviction. Godwin’s life has always centered on the outdoors, cultivating a love for hunting and fishing from an early age. He began working for Duck Commander in 2002 until the present. He is one of two members of the Duck Commander crew who is not a member of the Robertson family, and has recently launched Fin Commander, the fishing branch of Duck Commander. Ascribing to the ideology of “Don’t sell it till you’d hunt with it,” the Duck Commander brand emerged as a necessity for any outdoorsman. As Duck Commander’s popularity grew, the market for television appearances grew, with the team gearing up for hunting shows or outdoor channels. When the Duck Commander crew was initially approached by A&E, however, the show was a bit different from what they had in mind. A&E wanted Duck Dynasty to focus on a successful business that centered on three things: God, family, and ducks. With over 130 episodes spanning 11 seasons, the show was wildly successful. Originally the crew would film after business hours, but as the show became more popular, filming during business hours became necessary. One week’s worth of work is the shop was roughly an episode, and Godwin was a part of it all, starring in over a hundred episodes. Godwin’s story is an example of finding a vocation, honing a craft, and, better yet, finding a family along the way. Godwin’s life has been changed tremendously by the influence of Phil and the Robertsons. In this episode, The Build Guild talks with John about faith, family, and fame. From foot tattoos, wild Saturday nights, and NASCAR, this episode is an example of family and diversity within the making community that can lead to lasting friendships and change lives for the better. Thank you for listening, and if you wanted to check out the duck call John mentions in the show, check below: https://store.duckcommander.com/duck-calls/classic-commander-duck-call/ Find John Godwin Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Gev_nIYf_a1U2Ocz_V0Dg https://www.facebook.com/GodwintheWalrus/ https://twitter.com/GodwintheWalrus https://www.instagram.com/godwinjohn316 Follow The Build Guild on all of our social media platforms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402217757048040/ https://www.facebook.com/thebuildguildpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/arganicwoodwork/ https://www.facebook.com/MyersWoodshop/ https://www.facebook.com/fierysquirrelart/ https://www.instagram.com/arganic_woodwork/ https://www.instagram.com/myerswoodshop/ https://www.instagram.com/fierysquirrelart/ If you want to fuel The Build Guild’s snack craving after the podcast: https://amzn.to/2XtyAnP Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/thebuildguildpodcast 
Our guest host for Episode Five is Jo Ellis, the Founder and Director of Make.Do. Graduating from Harding with a degree in interior design and her MBA, Jo wasn’t exactly sure what she wanted to do after her time at Harding was over. While spending three years in Ireland as a missionary, Jo was a camp counselor during the summer. After being a counselor for a group of girls who challenged her, she offered to let the girls visit her in Dublin, not really believing they’d accept. They did. With three teenage girls in her house and unsure of what to do to keep them occupied, Jo set the girls on a task that has forever changed her own life: make pillowcases.
Jo watched the girls create something that was uniquely theirs, their struggle with the creative process, and the impact the affirmation they received had on the girls. Believing that creativity is a fundamental aspect of who God is and how it is a restorative process where we find our identity, integrity, and value, Jo realized this mission could become something truly incredible. At times, Jo faced immense challenges and self-doubt, and started actually running a variation of Make.Do. out of the back of her car, loading and unloading ten sewing machines at whatever venue she was in that night. Eventually, Jo returned to Searcy and began to truly realize the mission she had dreamed of. Make.Do.’s purpose and goal are to create something while connecting to others within the community. The creating is the “Make” aspect of Make.Do., and the connections formed are the “Do.”. Jo wants those in the community who attend classes to enjoy the experience of creating something they can be proud of while working through the creative process and connecting with others through this experience of creating together. Although Make.Do. isn’t necessarily an activity for only women, Jo views it as an incredible outlet for women in the church to lead and display their talents in a validating and encouraging environment. This is Jo’s first year working full-time for Make.Do., and although she has her own artistic talents and abilities, she often will bring others in to teach a variety of classes. Make.Do.’s business model is inclusive and welcomes everyone, with suggested prices for those who can afford it and allowing those who can’t pay to participate anyway. The first female guest host on the show, Jo is an incredible example of using talents to honor God while also bettering her community along the way. Make.Do.’s logo, the lemon, is a constant reminder that if life gives us lemons to make lemonade, and maybe to “Be Createfull” along the way. http://makedocreate.org/ To help sponsor Make.Do.’s Collaboration with the White County Child Safety Center at Camp Createfull coming up on June 28th, or to donate to Make.Do.’s mission, donations can be sent here: http://makedocreate.org/get-involved/fundraising/ https://www.instagram.com/makedocreate/ https://www.facebook.com/Make.Do.Searcy/ Also, check out our new Facebook group for The Build Guild Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402217757048040/ And find us on social here: https://www.facebook.com/thebuildguildpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/arganicwoodwork/ https://www.facebook.com/MyersWoodshop/ https://www.facebook.com/fierysquirrelart/ https://www.instagram.com/arganic_woodwork/ https://www.instagram.com/myerswoodshop/ https://www.instagram.com/fierysquirrelart/ And once again, if you want to fuel The Build Guild’s snack craving after the podcast: https://amzn.to/2IFrFnw Next episode we have an exciting guest host, so come back and join us! Thank you for listening and all of your support! 
In this episode of the Build Guild Podcast, Mark Bates, a local carpenter who has spent the last thirteen years operating his own business. Mark’s clientele comes from a mix of referrals from Lowe’s™ and word-of-mouth around the community. Mark began working in the contracting industry working as an installer for Lowe’s™, and then became an installer himself. New to social media, Mark is learning how to advertise his business by showcasing his projects for both his business and his own home.
Similar to Coty’s family, Mark’s family is involved in the foster care system. Recognizing the juggernaut of emotions surrounding a foster child’s first day in his or her new home, Mark constructed a castle at the front of his house to make that difficult first day a little easier. The second floor of his home contains a hidden passage, spiral staircase and hidden room to add a whimsical touch to his children’s childhood. Mark’s perspective is completely unique from the other makers of the Build Guild podcast. Most notably, Mark’s tools differ from the fine woodworking tools the other Build Guild makers utilize in their daily business. As a general contractor, Mark’s tool investments occur often and are focused on transportation and durability, whereas Ben, Brian, and Coty all see their tools as lasting investments that can (hopefully) last for years before being passed on to novice makers. Mark is an incredible example of how making isn’t limited to fine woodworking but is an all-encompassing field with room for anyone with an idea or just a little bit of whimsy. His 9-5 work is impeccable, but after hours he’s created an environment where his children have a place to make their daydreams a reality. Episode 4 brings us up to speed with Coty’s journey in the Small Business Revolution™, Brian’s current (secret) projects he’s spending the summer on, and Ben’s hair-brained YouTube ideas for Mark’s house. Mark and Coty are both in need of employees for their businesses, and a resume with any relevant experience can be emailed to Markbatescontracting@gmail.com and Arganicwoodwork@gmail.com, respectively. Most Underrated Piece of Equipment in the Shop: Mark: Oscillating Tool from Dewalt https://amzn.to/2YZzWIq Ben: ⅜ Milwaukee Ratchet https://amzn.to/2KccSBL Coty: TiteBond Glue Brush https://amzn.to/2WjE3Cg (Ben’s Suggestion) : https://amzn.to/2EHvJkO Brian: Black and Decker Jig Saw Value Selection: https://amzn.to/2Z3lDTd Luxury Selection: https://amzn.to/2Md1S9R Skil Jig Saw: Value Selection: https://amzn.to/2MehZUM Luxury Selection: https://amzn.to/2HNBwaB Wen Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/2HJxIa4 Other Mentions: Wen Air Filtration Systems: Luxury Selection: https://amzn.to/2Mi0GlU Value Selection: https://amzn.to/2Wa6VwB Saw Blade Ben’s using in his Sawstop: https://amzn.to/2HK8XKZ Send us all your beef jerky: https://amzn.to/2MhGC2P https://amzn.to/2MiTNR9 What’s Coming Up Next: Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbatescontracting/ www.markbatescontracting.com For Episode 5, we will have Jo Ellis from Make.Do. in Searcy. Check out her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/makedocreate/, and her website at http://makedocreate.org
It’s all about family for Peter Romano. Growing up in Delaware, Peter’s father and mother operated a successful masonry business. Peter’s father ran the business ends and contracts, and his mother kept the books. At its peak, Romano’s Masonry had around sixty employees. Today, the business has shifted its business model to include subcontracting but manages to maintain its identity.
Peter left Delaware to attend Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. After meeting his wife at Harding, Peter and his wife moved to Colorado for a few years before Peter returned to the family business. Working at Romano’s Masonry for a few years expanded the knowledge Peter had gained through his childhood. However, after returning to Delaware, Peter felt God calling him to raise a family elsewhere. Peter and his family left Delaware to move back to Searcy with little planning and a whole lotta faith. He had no job secured, no leads on any open positions, and eventually he and his family were able to move into an old family home. The home had been in his wife’s family since the 1940s and was in desperate need of renovations. Determined to make the best of life in Searcy, Peter began teaching high school history, became a volunteer fireman, attending graduate school for his master’s degree in counseling, and renovating the family home. When Peter was unsure about how to properly renovate his home, he often turned to YouTube to help guide him along. This week’s guest host talks shop with The Build Guild about being raised by parents who owned a successful business, how YouTube has evolved the world of making, and even how each of the guys asked their girlfriend’s dad for permission to marry his daughter. 5 HP Sawstop https://amzn.to/2WtV5cy 1.75 HP Sawstop https://amzn.to/2Jkhk12 StoneFly Nets https://stoneflynets.com/  You can now purchase super soft t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, and stickers. We're sure you always wanted our beautiful faces on your shirt! Click the link below to rep The Build Guild!
Episode Two: Look Ma, I’m on TV
What is winning $75,000 and being featured on a reality television series like? For Coty Skinner, that dream became a reality in March of 2019 when his company, ARganic Woodworking, LLC, was chosen as one of the six contestants for the Hulu series, “Small Business Revolution,” sponsored by the highly respected marketing firm, Deluxe. Coty hadn’t always dreamed of being a maker, though. Upon graduation from a high school in central Arkansas, Coty enlisted with the United States Army. After serving in the Army for ten years, Coty pursued a career in HVAC, and then felt God calling him into ministry. After having two daughters of their own, ages 5 and 13, Coty and his wife began a new challenging and impactful ministry of their own: fostering. Being a foster parent is full of challenges and hurdles, and very quickly Coty realized a glaring obstacle: the family dining table was too small. Remembering his own teenage years and the impact conversations made at the family table had on him, he realized he needed to build a table with enough room for his family and the children they fostered. Driven by a passion for ministering to others and making sure everyone has a seat at the table, ARganic Woodworking was born. Working out of his garage, for every three tables Coty made, he donated one to a foster family in need of a bigger table. As his business has grown, Coty wants to move from making tables to creating livelihoods for teens aging out of the foster system by teaching them a trade. “The more you do, the more you learn it.” ARganic Woodworking became Coty’s full-time business this year, and several of his projects garnered local attention, specifically tables he made for a local coffee shop and creperie, Savor + Sip. His wife encouraged him to apply for the Small Business Revolution, a Hulu series sponsored by Deluxe with hosts Amanda Brinkman and Ty Pennington. Applying on the last day, with very little optimism that his company would be chosen, ARganic Woodworking was selected as one of six winners on the show. Coty’s story and business are inspiring, humbling, and reminds us that no matter where you are in your making journey, in this community, you always have a seat at the table. Thank you for listening to Week 2! If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Make sure to follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebuildguildpodcast/ Social Media Ben-(https://www.instagram.com/myerswoodshop/)( https://www.facebook.com/MyersWoodshop/)( https://www.myerswoodshop.com) Coty-(https://www.instagram.com/arganic_woodwork/)(https://www.facebook.com/arganicwoodwork/) Brian-(https://www.instagram.com/fierysquirrelart/)( https://www.facebook.com/fierysquirrelart/) Also, check out Coty’s Wish List items from the Small Business Revolution show, and any other tools we mentioned today! The Saw Stop Product Link: Commercial 5HP Saw Stop https://amzn.to/2Gy4Ob0 Powermatic Drum Sander: https://amzn.to/2ICSMRr Grizzly: https://amzn.to/2IQRwcH Grizzly 17 Band Saw https://amzn.to/2GtuSUR Bosch Miter Saw Glide and Rolling Stand https://amzn.to/2GsMZua https://amzn.to/2GtrtFD KPEX from Festool https://amzn.to/2GyF2nh Dewalt Flex-Volt Miter Saw https://amzn.to/2GzvnfZ Shop-Vac https://amzn.to/2ICbTLi Festool CT-36 Auto-Clean https://amzn.to/2VltvB0 Shapeoko CNC http://bit.ly/shapeoko 
Episode One: Meeting the Makers
From social media, the Small Business Revolution™, and side hustles, three makers from different backgrounds have all settled into a small central Arkansas town. Driven by their love for making, community, and connection, Ben, Brian, and Coty invite you to take an inside look into the making world: from stealing Wal-Mart Wi-Fi to for Instagram posts to selling pencil bowls to grandma. Each of these makers bring a variety of skills into their niche of the market into the making community. The Build Guild is just evidence that everyone brings something to the table, and if you’re Coty, you just might bring the table itself. Who are the Makers? Brian Hickey is a native Arkansan who teaches art at a local elementary school. Making is his side hustle, and he devotes most of his summer breaks to it. Brian’s specialties are wood signs, art prints, and paintings. Brian currently has his shop set up in his garage and is breaking even in his business as he amasses tools and other necessities. Brian’s social media presence and content is a direct reflection of the intentionality he exemplifies in his career and craft, with him walking to Wal-Mart each day to make a post to Instagram. Coty Skinner is a native Arkansan who, after serving in the United States military, decided to return home and put down roots. He was one of six contestants chosen for season four of Hulu and Deluxe’s Small Business Revolution and hopes to put the expert advice and consultations he received from the show into practice in his business. Coty is the only full-time maker on the podcast, and he is currently working out of his own garage. Being featured on the show will provide Coty with incredible opportunities for growth, enhancement, and business savvy tactics to turn profits. Ben Myers decided to leave Pennsylvania to come to college and never looked back. Ben is a hybrid of classic woodworking in the modern era. From woodturning to turning profits on digital CNC files, Ben has cornered his market, and brings insight on the delights and downfalls of social media, viral videos, and how that translates into business. The Build Guild was created to demonstrate how three normal, average, and everyday dads are cornering their market while balancing family, fatherhood, and making. The show addresses a variety of topics from where customers come from, when your side hustle finally starts to feel like a business, to the hardships of pricing, and everything in between. If you’ve listened already, feel free to leave a review and comment! We hope you liked the first episode! Thanks for listening! -The Build Guild |
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