Austin's Old-School Experts: 7 Local Businesses Keeping Craftsmanship Alive

Some things still require a human being who really knows what they’re doing. In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland visits seven Austin businesses keeping specialized skills and traditional craftsmanship alive. From handmade cowboy boots and scratch baking to jewelry manufacturing, upholstery, barbering, custom framing and the neighborhood butcher experience, these businesses prove there’s still tremendous value in becoming exceptionally good at a craft. FEATURED BUSINESSES Texas Custom Boots 1601 S First St, Austin, TX 78704 Website: texascustomboots.com Upper Crust Bakery 4508 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756 Website: uppercrustbakery.com Midas Manufacturing 5555 N Lamar Blvd, Suite K120, Austin, TX 78751 Website: midasmanufacturing.com Ambrose Upholstery 2513 Buell Ave, Austin, TX 78757 Website: ambroseupholsteryco.com The Good Life Barber Shop 1717 W 6th St, Suite 130R, Austin, TX 78703 Website: thegoodlifebarbershop.com Lemus Custom Framing 720 Bastrop Hwy, #203, Austin, TX 78741 Website: lemuscustomframing.com Texas Beef Traders 2127 Lohmans Crossing Rd, #310, Austin, TX 78734 Website: texasbeeftraders.com