Matt Ruben: Ruben Custom Sawmill

“with all the obstacles, overcoming, there's so many, with any occupation that you go into, or your daily life, you have to mitigate risks, and this type of occupation that he's in, there's a lot of mitigating. And it's just been more of a learning experience as his sidekick, I guess that's my answer to all of the the wives out there, or husbands, you know, that, that feel like their spouse wants to go into this is just to know that life is short, and to push your spouse to go for what they want their dreams”

-Matt Ruben



Welcome to the Woodpreneur podcast, the ultimate show for the business and marketing side of the lumber, woodworking, hardwood flooring, and sawmill industry. With your host Steve Larosiliere today isMatt & Antonia Ruben from Ruben Custom Sawmill. Matt and Antonia's journey in the woodworking industry began several years ago when Matt was working as a manager at a steel foundry while pursuing woodworking as a part-time passion. Their lives took a significant turn when they decided to invest more in Matt's woodworking venture. Matt's wife, Antonia, played a pivotal role in encouraging him to expand and take his passion seriously. They recognized the potential for growth and the demand for portable milling and custom wood pieces.



“when you go for something, don't give up and there's no there's no way we'll ever be able to fix an issue if you don't try to mitigate through your your problems and try to, you know, get you'll get to where you want to be when you go through all that.”



-Matt Ruben



The Humble Beginnings:

Matt and Antonia's journey in the woodworking industry began several years ago when Matt was working as a manager at a steel foundry while pursuing woodworking as a part-time passion. Their lives took a significant turn when they decided to invest more in Matt's woodworking venture. Matt's wife, Antonia, played a pivotal role in encouraging him to expand and take his passion seriously. They recognized the potential for growth and the demand for portable milling and custom wood pieces.

Facing Early Challenges:

Matt's woodworking business started to gain traction, but it wasn't without challenges. In 2020, shortly after he officially started the business, Matt received a cease operations order. This unexpected setback marked the beginning of a challenging journey. The couple faced various misconceptions, complaints, and legal battles from their neighbors and local authorities. Despite being law-abiding and passionate about their craft, Matt and Antonia found themselves in a difficult position.



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