Mike Smith

Michael Smith owns and operates MTS Woodworking, a custom furniture studio creating bespoke pieces for homes and businesses. As a skilled artisan based in Salem, New Hampshire, he blends traditional woodworking with modern design to bring unique visions to life.

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EP 806

Advice Line with Jon Stein of Betterment

Maggie MacDonald

Floofball

Guy Raz hosts an advice line featuring Betterment founder Jon Stein, who helps three entrepreneurs navigate scaling challenges. Dan Criss of Heretic Yerba seeks focus among multiple growth paths, Mike Smith of MTS Woodworking debates taking on debt to expand his basement workshop, and Maggie MacDonald of Floofball weighs channel priorities for her soccer-themed dog toy line. Stein draws on his fintech experience to offer practical guidance on sequencing growth, pricing power, and strategic channel selection.

Feb 5, 202646 min

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MTS Woodworking

MTS Woodworking is a custom furniture company that handcrafts pieces from solid hardwood. They offer a wide range of custom furniture including kitchen cabinets, bars, living room pieces, dressers, and outdoor furniture. Each creation is built with meticulous attention to detail and quality materials.

1 episode