Matt Outlaw – Sawdust Startups (Download)
You’ve got the skills, the tools, and a workshop full of potential—but turning your woodworking hobby into actual income feels overwhelming. Where do you start? What should you make? How do you find buyers? These questions stop countless woodworkers from ever making their first sale. Sawdust Startups exists to eliminate this confusion by providing a clear, step-by-step path from building for fun to building for profit.
What Is Sawdust Startups?
Sawdust Startups is a learning platform created by Matt Outlaw specifically for woodworkers who want to monetize their craft. Whether you’re a weekend hobbyist or an experienced builder, this program removes the guesswork from starting a woodworking business by providing practical tools, templates, and training.
Matt Outlaw brings hands-on experience in both woodworking and business building, offering guidance rooted in what actually works in today’s market. The platform is designed to get you selling quickly—within seven days—then supports you in building sustainable systems for ongoing sales.
What You’ll Learn
Sawdust Startups breaks down the business-building process into manageable phases with clear milestones:
Quick-Start Product Launch (First 7 Days)
Learn how to identify which products to make based on market demand and your skills. Discover pricing strategies that ensure profitability while remaining competitive. By day seven, you’ll have your first item listed for sale or potentially already sold.
Business Foundation Setup (90-Day Framework)
Move beyond one-off sales by installing systems that generate consistent revenue. Learn how to organize your workflow, manage orders, and create processes that allow your woodworking business to run smoothly.
Marketing and Sales Strategies
Access a complete social media marketing playbook tailored specifically for woodworkers. Understand how to showcase your work, attract buyers, and convert followers into customers without needing advanced marketing knowledge.
Project Resources and Inspiration
Get immediate access to over 40 build plans and 100+ product ideas, removing the creative block many face when deciding what to build. These resources help you stay productive and meet market demand.
Live Support and Community Feedback
Participate in weekly live support calls with Matt Outlaw where you can ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and get direct feedback on your business decisions. Learn alongside 500+ other woodworkers who are navigating the same journey.
You may also be interested in these courses:
- Chioma Iyagba – Digital Monetisation Academy (Download)
- Jeff Lopez – CEO Lab (Marketer Skool) (Download)
Essential Business Tools
Receive ready-to-use templates for pricing calculations, customer communications, and business operations. These tools eliminate the need to figure everything out from scratch, saving you time and preventing costly mistakes.
Who Should Consider Sawdust Startups?
This platform suits woodworkers at any skill level who are ready to start earning from their craft. If you’re tired of giving away your work for free or spending money on a hobby that could be generating income, Sawdust Startups provides the structure and support to make that transition.
The focus is on practical action rather than theory, helping you move from planning to earning quickly while building a foundation for long-term success.
