S2: E7 The Tradeoffs in Scale with David Stine of David Stine Furniture

June 26th, 2025  |  Season 2  |  40 mins 33 secs

craftsman, david stein furniture, farm, furniture, meaning of work, organic, small business, work

In today’s episode, I talk to a craftsman who has explored the tradeoffs inherent in an over attentiveness to scale when developing a business – David Stine of David Stine Furniture. At the core, David is a craftsman, and this attention to the craft shapes everything from his approach to debt and growth, how he thinks about creativity, and even the rich life, broadly defined. Whether you run a small business, dream of starting one, or just want a fresh lens on work and meaning—this episode is for you.