Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Stacy Steck. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Stacy thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Has your work ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized?

Custom problems require custom solutions. We believe that there is a large misunderstanding of what it is that we do, what we hope to do, and how our company is being utilized currently. We CAN do any project that comes to mind, we CAN replicate wooden items already present in your home, we CAN refinish all your tabletops, etc. The list goes on and it feels at times that there is a struggle between what makes your business money, what gets your business exposure, and the direction you are hoping to go. This is especially true in the wood-working community where we could all retire as cabinet makers. Our hope is that someone reaches out to us whenever they can’t find something on the store shelf, whenever the dimensions are not quite right, or when there is a genuine need for an upgrade. Our website portfolio shows off hours of manual labor, years of learned machine skills, and my personal and business capabilities. We always take an in-depth look at what the client wants, what is needed structurally, and how to match the work to the rest of the decor, to name a few of our processes. This means time; there is no other way to describe it, and we have learned that we need to account for time to understand our clients and time to build up a reputation as a custom woodworker while still making a living.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I founded Steck’s Custom Woodshop because I believe in quality products. I would label myself as a custom problem solver who refuses to cut corners. My business brings traditional and updated methods together to make the vision of my clients a reality. While I have perfected my craft under the study of several master craftsmen and professors, I’m always adding new skills and machines to the capabilities of Steck’s Custom Woodshop. We teach classes, promote knowledge, and delight in working on pieces that challenge us and force our creativity.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

Consider that art is custom, and vice versa. Ask questions and seriously investigate local small businesses for your next purchase/project. This may just be the answer you were looking for, with a matching price-point! Realize that those of us with specific tastes and particularities must seek out personalized solutions. I hope more people will start to realize that there is so much more value in a custom piece that will last generations rather than a mass-manufactured, lower quality item found on every store shelf.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

Work-life flexibility and putting my name on a project are my two personal motivators. I can’t begin to explain the feeling that comes with providing this for my family, or the rewarding feeling I get when someone sees their vision come to life through my hands.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://steckscw.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steckscustomwoodshop/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Steckscustomwoodshop/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theworkbench4484