Looking to speak with Melbourne cabinet makers / kitchen industry professionals

Hey everyone,

I’m currently exploring a business idea in the kitchen and cabinetry space in Melbourne and I’m looking to speak with people who actually work in the industry before I go too far with it.

The model I’m considering is fairly asset-light. I would focus on finding customers, quoting, managing the client relationship and coordinating the project, while partnering with established cabinet makers/manufacturers and installers for the actual production and installation.

Before doing anything, I want to understand whether this model is realistic and learn how the industry actually operates.

I’d particularly love to speak with:
- Cabinet makers / joiners
- Kitchen manufacturers
- Cabinet installers
- Kitchen designers
- Suppliers

Current or former cabinetry business owners
I’m mainly interested in understanding how jobs typically flow, subcontracting arrangements, margins, quoting, common problems, and what someone entering the industry should know.

Not looking to sell anything or ask anyone for work. I’m genuinely trying to learn from people with experience and validate the idea properly.

If you’re Melbourne-based and would be happy to have a quick chat over the phone or coffee, please comment or DM me. Happy to shout you a coffee for your time.

Thanks!