The Successful Furniture Makers course by Al + Imo is the only implementation course of its kind that not only shows makers exactly how to set up procedures and processes in their businesses but also teaches digital marketing strategies to reach their dream customer at their dream price point.

In 2020 we went into one of the strictest lockdowns in the world and we had to come up with a solution to photograph our furniture from home. We came up with a bookshelf design that doubles as a false wall in our living room and this has become the backdrop for our furniture photography. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise as now we save so much money and time when it comes to staging and photographing our furniture.

We sat down with Ben Hucker, the host of Surf Coast Creatives to chat about how we started our business building furniture, how we run it and life here on the beautiful Surf Coast of Victoria, Australia. We feel so honoured to be the first guests of this new podcast that is highlighting creatives and business owners here on the Surf Coast.

Our DIY Spice Rack plans featured in GT Magazine. A guide to enjoying a relaxing weekend at home.

We’ve compiled our list of favourite go-to podcasts to inspire, educate, learn and laugh. Nothing quite inspires us more than the stories of other people.

We started writing goal lists together 4 years ago, since then our lives have changed dramatically - we moved away from the city, we started our own businesses, we've travelled more than we ever have before, we're healthier, more productive and we feel like we are literally living the dream. We’re created a free GOAL SETTING GUIDE and you can get it here.

We were recently interviewed and featured in GT HOME magazine. Click through to read a little more about our journey of starting Al and Imo Handmade and what our hopes are for the future.

Al answers questions about his journey switching from tradesman to business owner, what it's like to work with his wife & new projects on the horizon.