Navigating Economic Turbulence with Darrel Swift of Westwood Fine Cabinetry

Listen in as Darrel looks back on his 30+ year journey in the world of cabinetry and how he came to lead Westwood Fine Cabinetry.

He discusses the continued challenges of operating the business in a post-COVID world, stressing that finding creative ways to communicate with clients and vendors on a personal level has been one of the main reasons for Westwood’s continued success.

Finally, Darrel explains what sets Westwood kitchens apart from all the rest, as well as his tried-and-true approach to taking a client’s vision and making it real.

Topics Discussed:

• [02:24] About Westwood Fine Cabinetry
• [06:01] How the industry has navigated economic turbulence over the past two years
• [08:35] The importance of communication
• [14:15] What makes Westwood unique
• [24:02] Changing trends over the years
• [27:13] About the different species of wood for cabinets
• [34:46] How often trends change
• [41:04] How Westwood kitchens set themselves apart from the rest
• [43:43] Common problems that Darrel contends with on almost every project
• [53:21] Where Darrel sees Westwood in ten years

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Key Quotes by Darrel:

• Cabinet-making is not for the faint of heart. I’ve never seen a business like it.
• Engineering: Pay attention, because the minute you don’t, the minute you mail it in on something, something is going to go wrong.
• Appliances with supply chain right now are over-the-top. People are ordering appliances that aren’t coming for a year.