Today we’d like to introduce you to Sean Glessing.
Hi Sean, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My father was a carpenter and as a child, he would bring me along to job sites and I would help out in any way that I could. When I entered high school I took a woodshop class and fell in love with it. It didn’t take long and I knew that this was something I wanted to do as a career. I worked out a deal with my aunt and uncle in Hutchinson to have my shop in their 400 square foot garage. In the first year or so I built almost 100 fireplace mantles for a local fireplace dealer along with several other projects like a drift boat and a fly rod. Another big accomplishment was building and installing my first kitchen at the age of 16. They loved it and the business started to take off so I needed more space. This led to the move to Cokato which gave me 1200 sqft to make cabinetry. This additional space led to the hire of my 1st part-time employee who is still working on our team today. A couple of years later we expanded into a 4000 sqft space within the same building. A couple more expansions later and Sean’s Cabinetry now operates out of the same building with 10 employees and 8000 sqft and plans in the works for further expansion to keep up with growing demand.
It’s been an exciting journey and I can’t wait to see how far we can take it!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I’m very optimistic and I believe that hard work and staying power are the things that will get you through. In the early days of figuring out how to manufacture I would work all day, and then all night, and maybe sleep on the shop floor for a couple of hours putting in 100+ hours per week. We had lots of orders and we were still figuring out how to handle it so it was really tough. Learning how to manage a growing team was another great challenge. There was also far more to learning the ins and outs of good finance than I would have ever imagined. I started reading business books and attending conferences to learn more so I could better myself and improve. Lastly, learning to develop effective communication systems throughout the team is an ongoing challenge we continually strive to improve upon. I’ve been fortunate to have a strong support system with my wife Shelby being the biggest supporter of my vision and dreams which has helped a lot.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
We specialize in handcrafting custom, quality cabinetry for your kitchen, bathroom, and all other areas of your home. We’re known for our craftsmanship and attention to detail. We work with some of the top builders and designers and our team has been involved with working on homes that were showcased in the Artisan Home Tour and Parade of Homes. We pour our souls into each project and we believe that through our passion, hard work, and commitment to excellence we will make your new kitchen or other space incredible. I am extremely proud and grateful for the team that I have today and for our loyal customers. Whether you are planning a more complex cabinetry project or a simple one we have the talent to help bring your dreams to reality!
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Give us a follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedln. Our shop is located at 14105 US Hwy 12 SW Cokato, MN 55321 and we have a full showroom that people can stop in and check out. You can also reach out directly to me on my cell 320-469-3280 or email me at [email protected]. I love meeting new people and discussing ideas!
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.seanscabinetry.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanscabinetry/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeansCabinetry/
Image Credits
Simple Sight Studios Willaby Way Geoff Davis
