Mission
Everything in life is about Growth to me. Growth is Life. At the end of the day, my mission is to serve the world however I was designed to. Whether that’s designated for me or up to me to define - I believe it’s both - I know I’m here to help others grow and follow their curiosities. Starting my own business was a seed of strategic un-comfortability that has brought a spark of joy back to my life that I didn’t know I was missing. As an over-thinker and an over-planner, all of my comfort in life comes from predictability. This holds me back from being happy more often than I like to admit. I hope to inspire people towards taking their next step towards self discovery and growth by sharing my story and the honest reflections on my struggles.
About Me
Woodworking is where I can physically express my creativity. I love working with wood as a material, as it is a “living” material even after the tree is long gone. Woodworking combines my engineering and technical background with a passion for creation. Whether you use my product for cooking with the family, to enjoy a deep discussion near or to play a game with an intentionally designed piece, or just to admire the art for the labor of love that it is, I cherish being part of owning something that holds much sentimental value.
I challenge myself constantly. In creative ways - often causing more discomfort than me or my wife can handle at the time, but we make it work. The more we challenge ourselves, the more opportunities we have to evaluate how getting closer to what we want makes us happier or not. I like thinking about this. I like thinking about a lot of things. I prefer to move past the superficial and forge deeper connections around what we like and dislike as well as how we are the same and how we are different - knowing relationships blossom in that space with proper trust. I like to dream big, by myself or help others dream bigger. To my own detriment I typically prioritize preparedness over enjoying myself fully. However, my beginner’s mindset mixed with the patience of a rock, I always eventually get through my self-created hardships sewn by my relenting desire for change and courageous ambition.
I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in life that have led me to starting my own business, but know I am not alone in having the following thought: it is impossible to create the life I want in today’s world. I hope to challenge that idea, and encourage others to challenge it as well. We’re all here to help one another, and I’m working to lean into that as hard as I can by living out my values. How are today’s events happening FOR me rather than TO me? How can I help? What do people need more of than I can offer? Answering those questions is what keeps me going. If these are concepts that resonate, come be a part of my journey by following me on Instagram. Tell me what you are passionate about.
Bossman’s Boutique
The business started with a table saw in a one-and-a-half car garage and a cutting board I made for my home. I decided to post it on social media where people apparently liked what they saw because they started asking me for one of their own. One sale and another led to a new tool and another, and another, and another.
My goal with the practical side of my business is to blend beauty with function in ways you can’t help but wonder over. I hope the products I build convey a deep intentionality while displaying an intimidating degree of effort. A functional item should be beautiful if it encourages you to use it more often, and IS more beautiful if it adds intention to what you would do already anyway. All this to say, Bossman’s Boutique is a great place to shop if you’re looking for artful craftsmanship that comes from someone who will make your ideas heard, and grow them into something you didn’t dare dream for yourself.
Bossman’s Boutique is the vehicle towards my mission and growth, as well as a vehicle towards building community. I hope we can share what we are passionate about, share in helping one another, and point those we can’t help in the right direction.