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Episode 8: Learning to be Good by Being Bad with Ben Little of Benjamin Paul Studio
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- Once Upon A Design
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- Jul 8, 2026
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- 2666
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Summary
In this episode we sit down with Ben Little, the founder and owner of Benjamin Paul Studio, high end furniture, millwork and metalworking studio here in Charleston. BPS is known for their problem solving skills, willingness to try just about anything, and their ability to find the perfect balance between practicality and beauty. Today we will get into how Ben honed his craft by old fashioned trial and error, how managing people is the hardest part of his business, and why learning to be good at being bad has been his key to his success. This is his story….