Affiliation: Coast Guard
Product: Custom woodwork and engraving
I began woodworking to fill needs around the house; a shoe rack here, a corner liquor cabinet there, and a dining room table to fit friends and family for holiday meals.
In 2022 I decided to buy a laser engraver and try my hand at design. As I started, I had the same thought most military makers have, “I’ll make plaques for my unit, and a cutting board or two”. Well after a quick call with legal, I found out I couldn’t sell to my own branch and keep my job, so I had to look for another target audience.
Through social media posts and word of mouth, I grew my customer base, and made a variety of projects, rarely making the same one twice. As I continue to design, build, and almost cut my finger off, what I find I truly enjoy the most is taking the descriptions of what my customers are looking for and turning it into a physical product they love.
What’s your favorite thing about being a part of Spouse-ly?
Spouse-ly is unique because of how well the company markets for their sellers. Any post I make is quickly reposted to a larger audience, and my work reaches more people than I ever thought. Their dedication to those who make is unparalleled.
