Maria Schmidt
Maria trained in business administration before joining the family business alongside her twin brother. While she initially focused solely on administrative aspects, she gradually developed woodworking skills through hands-on experience in the workshop. Her business acumen has been crucial for navigating the company through modernization while preserving its traditional values.
Experience: 24 years of business management experience with moderate woodworking skills (6/10)
Favorite Jobs
- Client relations
- Design consultations
- Wood finishing
Our workshop represents five generations of knowledge that you simply cannot learn from books or videos. I've seen many competitors come and go while chasing trends, but we've survived by staying true to principles of honest craftsmanship.
Physical Condition
Healthy and energetic with no significant physical issues. Today she's well-rested and focused after returning from a week-long wood sourcing trip to sustainable forestry operations.
Favorite Place
Maria's favorite place is the small office adjacent to the workshop where client consultations happen. The walls are lined with historical photographs of the shop dating back to her grandfather's time, and the large oak table in the center was one of her father's early masterpieces. The space perfectly balances the business and craft aspects of their operation, and the large window overlooks the garden where she can watch the seasons change while handling paperwork.