<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new">Text us your feedback on the podcast!</a>In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Jenny Gayfer, owner of Top 40 Woodworks, an OAC certified commercial millwork company based in Canada. Jenny shares her unconventional journey from vendor representative to consultant to ultimately acquiring the very company she once supplied materials to.With more than two decades of industry exposure, Jenny brought a rare perspective into ownership. She had seen the best and worst of millwork operations across Canada, understood the competitive landscape, and knew exactly where Top 40 stood in the market. What followed was not a quick overhaul, but a deliberate transformation focused on culture, systems, visibility, and long term strategy.About Our GuestJenny Gayfer is the owner of Top 40 Woodworks, a predominantly commercial architectural millwork company with long standing national contracts and a growing multifamily presence. Before acquiring Top 40, Jenny spent over 10 years as a decorative surface and materials vendor representative, working closely with millwork shops across Canada. Top 40 was one of her largest accounts, giving her deep operational insight long before she stepped into ownership After years of consulting and business development for the company, Jenny and her husband acquired Top 40 and began a comprehensive internal restructuring. Since then, she has led the implementation of an ERP system, adopted EOS from the book Traction, redefined the leadership team, and repositioned the company for scalable growth. What You Will Learn<ol><li>Why culture must come before systems  Jenny’s first priority was not software or machinery. It was people. She personally interviewed every employee to understand strengths, mindset, and growth potential before making structural changes.</li><li>The underestimated challenge of change management  Implementing an ERP system while restructuring a company revealed that the hardest part of transformation is not technology, it is helping people adapt.</li><li>How visibility changes everything  Before ERP implementation, scheduling lived in one employee’s head </li><li>The power of combining ERP and EOS  Energy provided operational control and data visibility. EOS provided communication rhythm, accountability, and alignment. Together, they created structure across both production and leadership.</li><li>Why automation alone is not the competitive edge  Jenny believes automation will become standard across the industry. The real differentiator will be communication, collaboration, and understanding general contractors, developers, and integrated project delivery systems.</li><li>From technician mindset to strategic leadership  Drawing from The E Myth and Traction, Jenny explains the difference between being an excellent technician and becoming an effective manager or visionary leader.</li><li>Forecasting as a survival tool  With long lead times in commercial projects, the ability to analyze market trends, housing cycles, tariffs, and political shifts is critical to steering a millwork company toward stability and growth.</li><li>Why custom millwork i</li></ol>Share The Love:If you like Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast …Never miss an episode by subscribing via <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'>Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'>Spotify</a>, <a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'>Google Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'>Amazon Music</a>, or by <a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'>RSS</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us your feedback on the podcast!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Jenny Gayfer, owner of Top 40 Woodworks, an OAC certified commercial millwork company based in Canada. Jenny shares her unconventional journey from vendor representative to consultant to ultimately acquiring the very company she once supplied materials to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With more than two decades of industry exposure, Jenny brought a rare perspective into ownership. She had seen the best and worst of millwork operations across Canada, understood the competitive landscape, and knew exactly where Top 40 stood in the market. What followed was not a quick overhaul, but a deliberate transformation focused on culture, systems, visibility, and long term strategy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Our Guest&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jenny Gayfer is the owner of Top 40 Woodworks, a predominantly commercial architectural millwork company with long standing national contracts and a growing multifamily presence. Before acquiring Top 40, Jenny spent over 10 years as a decorative surface and materials vendor representative, working closely with millwork shops across Canada. Top 40 was one of her largest accounts, giving her deep operational insight long before she stepped into ownership &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After years of consulting and business development for the company, Jenny and her husband acquired Top 40 and began a comprehensive internal restructuring. Since then, she has led the implementation of an ERP system, adopted EOS from the book Traction, redefined the leadership team, and repositioned the company for scalable growth.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;What You Will Learn&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why culture must come before systems&lt;br/&gt; Jenny’s first priority was not software or machinery. It was people. She personally interviewed every employee to understand strengths, mindset, and growth potential before making structural changes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The underestimated challenge of change management&lt;br/&gt; Implementing an ERP system while restructuring a company revealed that the hardest part of transformation is not technology, it is helping people adapt.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How visibility changes everything&lt;br/&gt; Before ERP implementation, scheduling lived in one employee’s head &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The power of combining ERP and EOS&lt;br/&gt; Energy provided operational control and data visibility. EOS provided communication rhythm, accountability, and alignment. Together, they created structure across both production and leadership.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why automation alone is not the competitive edge&lt;br/&gt; Jenny believes automation will become standard across the industry. The real differentiator will be communication, collaboration, and understanding general contractors, developers, and integrated project delivery systems.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;From technician mindset to strategic leadership&lt;br/&gt; Drawing from The E Myth and Traction, Jenny explains the difference between being an excellent technician and becoming an effective manager or visionary leader.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Forecasting as a survival tool&lt;br/&gt; With long lead times in commercial projects, the ability to analyze market trends, housing cycles, tariffs, and political shifts is critical to steering a millwork company toward stability and growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why custom millwork i&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Share The Love:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you like &lt;em&gt;Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast&lt;/em&gt; …&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never miss an episode by subscribing via &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'&gt;Google Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'&gt;Amazon Music&lt;/a&gt;, or by &lt;a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'&gt;RSS&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Jenny Gayfer, owner of Top 40 Woodworks, an OAC certified commercial millwork company based in Canada. Jenny shares her unconventional journey from vendor representative to consultant to ultimately acquiring the very company she once supplied materials to. With more than two decades of industry exposure, Jenny brought a rare perspective into ownership. She had seen the best and worst of ...

Scaling with Systems. Jenny Gayfer on Culture and Automation

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new">Text us your feedback on the podcast!</a>In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Liz Ingebrigtsen, Project Manager at Sprovieri’s Custom Counters and current Chair of the Board for the Architectural Woodwork Institute. With more than 15 years in the industry, Liz shares her journey from starting at the front desk during the height of the recession to becoming a respected industry leader at both the chapter and national level.Together, they explore the evolving role of AWI, the importance of industry involvement, and the real opportunities available for young professionals in millwork. This conversation goes beyond standards and titles. It is about ownership, workforce development, mentorship, and building a sustainable future for the trades.About Our GuestLiz Ingebrigtsen is a Project Manager at Sprovieri’s Custom Counters in the Chicago area and the current Chair of the Board for the Architectural Woodwork Institute. She has served for years on the Chicago Chapter board and recently stepped into national leadership.Liz began her career in the middle of the 2009 recession, taking a front desk position at a countertop company that would eventually become her long term professional home. Over the years she grew alongside the company as it expanded from residential work into large scale commercial fabrication. Through her involvement in AWI, she found not just professional growth but community, mentorship, and purpose within the millwork industry.Where to Learn MoreArchitectural Woodwork Institute  <a href='https://awinet.org'>https://awinet.org</a>Sprovieri’s Custom Counters  <a href='https://sprovieris.com'>https://sprovieris.com</a>Connect with Lizz Ingebrigtsen on LinkedIn  <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizingebrigtsen/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizingebrigtsen/</a> Blog: <a href='https://vifpodcast.com/?p=10402'>https://vifpodcast.com/leadership-and-legacy-in-millwork-with-liz-ingebrigtsen/↗</a>  Share The Love:If you like Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast …Never miss an episode by subscribing via <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'>Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'>Spotify</a>, <a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'>Google Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'>Amazon Music</a>, or by <a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'>RSS</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us your feedback on the podcast!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Liz Ingebrigtsen, Project Manager at Sprovieri’s Custom Counters and current Chair of the Board for the Architectural Woodwork Institute. With more than 15 years in the industry, Liz shares her journey from starting at the front desk during the height of the recession to becoming a respected industry leader at both the chapter and national level.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they explore the evolving role of AWI, the importance of industry involvement, and the real opportunities available for young professionals in millwork. This conversation goes beyond standards and titles. It is about ownership, workforce development, mentorship, and building a sustainable future for the trades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Our Guest&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Liz Ingebrigtsen is a Project Manager at Sprovieri’s Custom Counters in the Chicago area and the current Chair of the Board for the Architectural Woodwork Institute. She has served for years on the Chicago Chapter board and recently stepped into national leadership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Liz began her career in the middle of the 2009 recession, taking a front desk position at a countertop company that would eventually become her long term professional home. Over the years she grew alongside the company as it expanded from residential work into large scale commercial fabrication. Through her involvement in AWI, she found not just professional growth but community, mentorship, and purpose within the millwork industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Where to Learn More&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Architectural Woodwork Institute&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='https://awinet.org'&gt;https://awinet.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sprovieri’s Custom Counters&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='https://sprovieris.com'&gt;https://sprovieris.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Lizz Ingebrigtsen on LinkedIn&lt;br/&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizingebrigtsen/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizingebrigtsen/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blog: &lt;a href='https://vifpodcast.com/?p=10402'&gt;https://vifpodcast.com/&lt;b&gt;leadership-and-legacy-in-millwork-with-liz-ingebrigtsen&lt;/b&gt;/↗&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Share The Love:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you like &lt;em&gt;Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast&lt;/em&gt; …&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never miss an episode by subscribing via &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'&gt;Google Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'&gt;Amazon Music&lt;/a&gt;, or by &lt;a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'&gt;RSS&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Liz Ingebrigtsen, Project Manager at Sprovieri’s Custom Counters and current Chair of the Board for the Architectural Woodwork Institute. With more than 15 years in the industry, Liz shares her journey from starting at the front desk during the height of the recession to becoming a respected industry leader at both the chapter and national level. Together, they explore the evolving role ...

Leadership and Legacy in Millwork with Liz Ingebrigtsen

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new">Text us your feedback on the podcast!</a>In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Madison Fuzzell, Chief Operating Officer of Integrity Architectural Millwork, to explore what it looks like to step into leadership within a second generation millwork business.Madison shares her unconventional path into the industry, beginning with a corporate career in international supply chain and operations before joining her family’s millwork company. Together, they discuss the realities of succession planning, earning trust in a legacy shop, and introducing modern systems into an established operation. This conversation offers a candid look at leadership transitions, industry change, and the future of millwork from the perspective of a new generation of leaders. About Our GuestMadison Fuzzell is the Chief Operating Officer at Integrity Architectural Millwork, a Nashville based millwork company founded by her father more than 40 years ago. Although she grew up around the business, Madison initially pursued a career outside the construction industry, studying business and working in international grocery supply chain operations in Germany and the United States.After years of experience building systems, managing logistics, and driving operational efficiency, Madison joined Integrity Architectural Millwork during a pivotal transition period. Since then, she has helped modernize processes, implement scheduling and documentation systems, and guide the company through growth, a new facility move, and leadership succession. She is also actively involved in AWI and industry organizations that support collaboration, education, and workforce development.  Where to learn moreIntegrity Architectural Millwork website <a href='https://www.integritymillwork.net/'>https://www.integritymillwork.net/</a> Integrity Architectural Millwork Linkedln <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrity-architectural-millwork-inc./'>https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrity-architectural-millwork-inc./</a> Connect with Madison Fuzzell on LinkedIn <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madisonfuzzell/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/madisonfuzzell/</a>  Podcast blog:https://vifpodcast.com/leading-the-next-generation-of-millwork-with-madison-fuzzell/<a href='https://duckworksmw.com/?utm_source=Youtube&amp;utm_medium=Podcast'>?utm_source=Buzzprout&amp;utm_medium=Podcast</a> Share The Love:If you like Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast …Never miss an episode by subscribing via <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'>Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'>Spotify</a>, <a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'>Google Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'>Amazon Music</a>, or by <a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'>RSS</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us your feedback on the podcast!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Madison Fuzzell, Chief Operating Officer of Integrity Architectural Millwork, to explore what it looks like to step into leadership within a second generation millwork business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madison shares her unconventional path into the industry, beginning with a corporate career in international supply chain and operations before joining her family’s millwork company. Together, they discuss the realities of succession planning, earning trust in a legacy shop, and introducing modern systems into an established operation. This conversation offers a candid look at leadership transitions, industry change, and the future of millwork from the perspective of a new generation of leaders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Our Guest&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madison Fuzzell is the Chief Operating Officer at Integrity Architectural Millwork, a Nashville based millwork company founded by her father more than 40 years ago. Although she grew up around the business, Madison initially pursued a career outside the construction industry, studying business and working in international grocery supply chain operations in Germany and the United States.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After years of experience building systems, managing logistics, and driving operational efficiency, Madison joined Integrity Architectural Millwork during a pivotal transition period. Since then, she has helped modernize processes, implement scheduling and documentation systems, and guide the company through growth, a new facility move, and leadership succession. She is also actively involved in AWI and industry organizations that support collaboration, education, and workforce development.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Where to learn more&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Integrity Architectural Millwork website&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.integritymillwork.net/'&gt;https://www.integritymillwork.net/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Integrity Architectural Millwork Linkedln&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrity-architectural-millwork-inc./'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrity-architectural-millwork-inc./&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Madison Fuzzell on LinkedIn&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madisonfuzzell/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/madisonfuzzell/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast blog:https://vifpodcast.com/leading-the-next-generation-of-millwork-with-madison-fuzzell/&lt;a href='https://duckworksmw.com/?utm_source=Youtube&amp;amp;utm_medium=Podcast'&gt;?utm_source=Buzzprout&amp;amp;utm_medium=Podcast&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Share The Love:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you like &lt;em&gt;Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast&lt;/em&gt; …&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never miss an episode by subscribing via &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'&gt;Google Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'&gt;Amazon Music&lt;/a&gt;, or by &lt;a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'&gt;RSS&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Madison Fuzzell, Chief Operating Officer of Integrity Architectural Millwork, to explore what it looks like to step into leadership within a second generation millwork business. Madison shares her unconventional path into the industry, beginning with a corporate career in international supply chain and operations before joining her family’s millwork company. Together, they discuss the re...

Leading the Next Generation of Millwork with Madison Fuzzell 

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new">Text us your feedback on the podcast!</a>Better Drawings, Better Builds: Jobsite Lessons with Katelyn RossierIn this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Katelyn Rossier, a licensed architect in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the founder of MentorDINO, a training platform built to close the gap between architecture school and real-world practice. Katelyn shares how spending more than half of her career on job sites reshaped the way she thinks about drawings, detailing, construction administration, and the relationships that make projects run smoother.Together, they unpack a challenge both architects and trades feel every day: the disconnect between design and construction. From “design intent” that gets misunderstood to drawings overloaded with information that still miss the details people need to build, this conversation is a practical look at how teams can collaborate better and why mentorship is the real solution to the industry’s training problem.  About Our GuestKatelyn Rossier is a licensed architect and the founder of MentorDINO, an education and mentoring platform designed to help architects strengthen their technical skills, communication, and jobsite confidence. After working in both small firms and large, multi-location environments, she saw firsthand how understaffing, burnout, and limited training impact drawing quality and construction outcomes.Today, Katelyn runs two businesses: MentorDINO, and her architecture firm, Rossier Architecture and Design, bringing together field experience, practical detailing, and mentorship to help architects become stronger partners to contractors and trades.  Where to Learn MoreMentorDINOS website link: <a href='https://academy.mentordino.com/pages/mentordino-home-page'>https://academy.mentordino.com/pages/mentordino-home-page</a>MentorDINOSLinkedin: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentordino-llc/'>https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentordino-llc/</a>Katelyn Rossier LinkedIn:<a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-rossier/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-rossier/</a>MentorDINOS  Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@mentorDINO'>https://www.youtube.com/@mentorDINO</a> Find out more about this episode&apos;s sponsor, Skillya: https://skill-ya.com/?utm_source=VIF%20Podcast Share The Love:If you like Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast …Never miss an episode by subscribing via <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'>Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'>Spotify</a>, <a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'>Google Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'>Amazon Music</a>, or by <a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'>RSS</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us your feedback on the podcast!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Better Drawings, Better Builds: Jobsite Lessons with Katelyn Rossier&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Verify In Field&lt;/em&gt;, host &lt;b&gt;Jacob Edmond&lt;/b&gt; sits down with &lt;b&gt;Katelyn Rossier&lt;/b&gt;, a licensed architect in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the founder of &lt;b&gt;MentorDINO&lt;/b&gt;, a training platform built to close the gap between architecture school and real-world practice. Katelyn shares how spending more than half of her career on job sites reshaped the way she thinks about drawings, detailing, construction administration, and the relationships that make projects run smoother.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they unpack a challenge both architects and trades feel every day: the disconnect between design and construction. From “design intent” that gets misunderstood to drawings overloaded with information that still miss the details people need to build, this conversation is a practical look at how teams can collaborate better and why mentorship is the real solution to the industry’s training problem. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Our Guest&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Katelyn Rossier&lt;/b&gt; is a licensed architect and the founder of &lt;b&gt;MentorDINO&lt;/b&gt;, an education and mentoring platform designed to help architects strengthen their technical skills, communication, and jobsite confidence. After working in both small firms and large, multi-location environments, she saw firsthand how understaffing, burnout, and limited training impact drawing quality and construction outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, Katelyn runs two businesses: &lt;b&gt;MentorDINO&lt;/b&gt;, and her architecture firm, &lt;b&gt;Rossier Architecture and Design&lt;/b&gt;, bringing together field experience, practical detailing, and mentorship to help architects become stronger partners to contractors and trades.&lt;br/&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Where to Learn More&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MentorDINOS website link: &lt;a href='https://academy.mentordino.com/pages/mentordino-home-page'&gt;https://academy.mentordino.com/pages/mentordino-home-page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MentorDINOSLinkedin: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentordino-llc/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentordino-llc/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Katelyn Rossier LinkedIn:&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-rossier/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-rossier/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;MentorDINOS  Youtube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@mentorDINO'&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@mentorDINO&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more about this episode&amp;apos;s sponsor, Skillya: https://skill-ya.com/?utm_source=VIF%20Podcast &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Share The Love:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you like &lt;em&gt;Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast&lt;/em&gt; …&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never miss an episode by subscribing via &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'&gt;Google Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'&gt;Amazon Music&lt;/a&gt;, or by &lt;a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'&gt;RSS&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Text us your feedback on the podcast! Better Drawings, Better Builds: Jobsite Lessons with Katelyn Rossier In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Katelyn Rossier, a licensed architect in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the founder of MentorDINO, a training platform built to close the gap between architecture school and real-world practice. Katelyn shares how spending more than half of her career on job sites reshaped the way she thinks about drawings, detailing, co...

Better Drawings, Better Builds: Jobsite Lessons with Katelyn Rossier

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new">Text us your feedback on the podcast!</a>  In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Amanda Conger, Executive Director of the Cabinet Makers Association (CMA), the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP), and the National Woods Board (NWB). With over 20 years in the woodworking and machinery world, Amanda has become one of the industry&apos;s most influential voices for small shops, education, and workforce development. From the challenges facing today’s cabinetmakers to the nationwide push for better woodworking programs in schools, Amanda brings clarity to the talent crisis many millwork shops face. Together, Jacob and Amanda explore how associations, schools, and shop owners can work together to build sustainable career pathways for the next generation.  About Our Guest Amanda Conger began her career in marketing at Stiles Machinery, where she discovered a passion for industry-wide collaboration and association leadership. That curiosity led her into executive roles first with CMA, then ACSP, and finally the National Woods Board. Through these organizations, she supports small and mid-size shops with education, networking, best practices, and crucially—access to a trained future workforce. Where to Learn More <ul><li>Cabinet Makers Association: <a href='https://www.cabinetmakers.org/'>https://www.cabinetmakers.org/</a> </li><li>Association of Closet &amp; Storage Professionals:  <a href='https://closets.org/'>https://closets.org/</a> </li><li>National Woods Board: <a href='https://nationalwoodsboard.org/'>https://nationalwoodsboard.org/</a></li></ul>Share The Love:If you like Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast …Never miss an episode by subscribing via <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'>Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'>Spotify</a>, <a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'>Google Podcasts</a>, <a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'>Amazon Music</a>, or by <a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'>RSS</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171666/fan_mail/new"&gt;Text us your feedback on the podcast!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Verify In Field&lt;/em&gt;, host &lt;b&gt;Jacob Edmond&lt;/b&gt; sits down with &lt;b&gt;Amanda Conger&lt;/b&gt;, Executive Director of the &lt;b&gt;Cabinet Makers Association (CMA)&lt;/b&gt;, the &lt;b&gt;Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP)&lt;/b&gt;, and the &lt;b&gt;National Woods Board (NWB)&lt;/b&gt;. With over 20 years in the woodworking and machinery world, Amanda has become one of the industry&amp;apos;s most influential voices for small shops, education, and workforce development. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the challenges facing today’s cabinetmakers to the nationwide push for better woodworking programs in schools, Amanda brings clarity to the talent crisis many millwork shops face. Together, Jacob and Amanda explore how associations, schools, and shop owners can work together to build sustainable career pathways for the next generation.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Our Guest&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Amanda Conger&lt;/b&gt; began her career in marketing at Stiles Machinery, where she discovered a passion for industry-wide collaboration and association leadership. That curiosity led her into executive roles first with CMA, then ACSP, and finally the National Woods Board. Through these organizations, she supports small and mid-size shops with education, networking, best practices, and crucially—access to a trained future workforce. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Where to Learn More&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cabinet Makers Association: &lt;a href='https://www.cabinetmakers.org/'&gt;https://www.cabinetmakers.org/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Association of Closet &amp;amp; Storage Professionals:  &lt;a href='https://closets.org/'&gt;https://closets.org/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;National Woods Board: &lt;a href='https://nationalwoodsboard.org/'&gt;https://nationalwoodsboard.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Share The Love:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you like &lt;em&gt;Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast&lt;/em&gt; …&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Never miss an episode by subscribing via &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast/id1684540438'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/46olB8gGh2BIUkfKioV8yf?si=40aa65d9332047c9'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTcxNjY2LnJzcw'&gt;Google Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5ee112a0-cb54-44d4-9dcc-e7317a436097/verify-in-field-the-millwork-podcast'&gt;Amazon Music&lt;/a&gt;, or by &lt;a href='https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2171666.rss'&gt;RSS&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Text us your feedback on the podcast!   In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Amanda Conger, Executive Director of the Cabinet Makers Association (CMA), the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP), and the National Woods Board (NWB). With over 20 years in the woodworking and machinery world, Amanda has become one of the industry's most influential voices for small shops, education, and workforce development.  From the challenges facing t...

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Welcome to Verify In Field. Your host, Jacob Edmond, CEO of DuckWorks, will be interviewing experts in the architectural millwork industry to bring you insights and knowledge about updates, techniques, and challenges in millwork. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this podcast is for you.&nbsp; Tune in biweekly on Wednesday for a new episode, and visit <a href="https://duckworksmw.com/">duckworksmw.com</a> to join our growing community of millwork professionals.

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