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High Point’s suppliers aren’t faceless corporations. “We work with a Mennonite family up in the Finger Lakes. We’ve built our business alongside them. I make sure they make more than a livable wage,” David says. “Could I force them to sell cheaper? Sure. But then they’d get out of the business—and we’d lose a key part of our supply chain.” He continues, “It’s a tough industry. Everyone in this business has a horror story—buying a load of wood that looked good, only to open it up and find junk. That’s why it’s so important we maintain our relationships. Without those good, honest people, we’re nothing.” David’s story isn’t just about reclaimed wood— it’s about reclaiming a life. After years of working in fast-paced, high- pressure industries, he’s found balance. “I’m a full-time varsity wrestling coach,” he says. “I’ve got five kids. I run a training facility for youth wrestling. This business allows me to live in the moment with my family.” That freedom isn’t just financial—it’s emotional. “A lot of our projects are in places we love—Montana, Colorado, Texas. We’re outdoorsy people. We hunt, fish, hike. This job has connected us to people and places that matter.” As for the future? David isn’t looking to franchise or scale wildly. “We’re not trying to double or triple in size,” he says. A Supply Chain Built on Integrity
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