Balancing Tradition and Innovation w/ Ryan King, King Saddlery | Beyond the Workbench #9
How does a craft rooted in tradition adapt to a changing world? Ryan King of King's Saddlery joins Odin and Magnus to explore the tension between honoring the past and embracing the future of leatherw...
10 Okt 202548min
Making the Transition from Custom Work to Production | Beyond the Workbench #8
When should a maker shift from custom work to production? And what does that transition really look like? Odin and Magnus have a casual catch-up conversation about the tough choices that come with gro...
25 Sep 202559min
From Sales to Saddles w/ Jeff Bean, CJ Bean Saddlery | Beyond the Workbench #7
What do corporate sales and custom saddle making have in common? More than you'd think. Jeff Bean of CJ Bean Saddlery joins Odin and Magnus to share how the principles of good salesmanship translate d...
11 Sep 202554min
Heart of Texas Leather Show (2025) Recap | Beyond the Workbench #6
What makes a leathercraft show more than just an event? Odin and Magnus reflect on the Heart of Texas Leathercraft Show in Waco, Texas—a gathering that brings together artists, learners, vendors, and ...
28 Aug 202549min
How to Fund Your Business | Beyond the Workbench #5
How do you fund your leathercraft business without going broke? In this episode, Odin and Magnus share practical strategies for making the leap from hobbyist to business owner while keeping your finan...
14 Aug 202549min
Building a Brand Together w/ Garrett & Amanda Willis, Grit Mercantile | Beyond the Workbench #4
How do you turn a shared passion into a thriving brand? Garrett and Amanda Willis of Grit Mercantile join Odin and Magnus to share their journey of building a leathercraft business rooted in authentic...
31 Jul 202551min
Leather, Leadership, and Letting Go | Beyond the Workbench #3
How do you balance the craft you love with the business demands that keep growing? In this episode, Odin and Magnus explore the tension between making and managing.In this episode, we dive into redesi...
16 Jul 202552min
They'll Fight Over It When You're Dead w/ Dave Munson, Saddleback Leather | Beyond the Workbench #2
What makes a brand worth fighting over? In this conversation, Odin Clack and Michael Magnus are joined by Dave Munson, Founder of Saddleback Leather Co., to talk about building a business that lasts g...
1 Jul 202556min
