This week, we chat with Bruce Chezem, a Cabinet Vision consultant trainer and advocate at Craftsman Woodworks Engineering service. Bruce shares his journey from a young woodworker in California to a prominent figure in the cabinet vision software industry. Learn about his career switch from firefighting to woodworking, his transition to software engineering, and how he became a consultant for Cabinet Vision. Bruce discusses training methods, consulting services, and the importance of integrating software tools in cabinet shops. Don't miss his insights on estimating with Cabinet Vision and the significance of documenting processes and building a strong team.
CHAPTERS:
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
- 00:53 Bruce Chezem's Early Career in Woodworking
- 04:56 Transition to Software and Cabinet Vision
- 07:16 Opening Craftsman Woodworks and the Impact of the Recession
- 11:09 Current Work and Consulting Services
- 15:09 Challenges and Solutions in Cabinet Vision
- 22:41 The Database Dilemma
- 23:34 Integrating Cabinet Vision with Business
- 24:18 Simplifying Processes with Cabinet Vision
- 28:49 Estimating with Cabinet Vision
- 29:22 The Cost Plus Bid Center
- 34:06 The Cabinet Vision Minute Podcast
- 40:26 Advice for Mill Workshops
- 44:02 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
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