Welcome.
My new book is called Big Enough. It’s about building an intentionally small business that supports the life you want to lead.
After 20 years in Seattle, I recently moved to an island off the NW coast of Washington State and often share my experiences of building a house and transitioning to an island lifestyle.
I’m putting my passion and experience in home construction into education for homeowners called Build Livable.
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Recent Blog Posts
Roots
Early this spring, I planted a tree called a staghorn sumac. It was about two feet tall and looked like a dead branch sticking out of the soil. We...
Adrift 🦐
The post below was sent as an issue of my newsletter, Ready for Rain. Spot prawns live in the deepest parts of the ocean around Orcas Island...
Island Hardware 🛠
The post below was sent as an issue of my newsletter, Ready for Rain. We’re fortunate to have two hardware stores for the 4000 or so people on...
My Latest Project: Build Livable
Build Livable Guides
Are you planning or building a home?
Build Livable is a web-based resource for homeowners that explains every phase of home construction, from finding a property to moving in.
The guide is built on a decade of experience working with architects and general contractors on three home construction projects. The most recent is a custom home completed in 2021.
My goal is to help homeowners save time and money by understanding the process, being prepared, and working productively with construction pros. The guide accomplishes this with videos, images, downloadable documents, diagrams, and more.
About Lee and Common Craft
Since 2007, Common Craft has won numerous awards, created explanations for the world’s most respected brands and created explainer videos that have earned over 50 million online video views.
Today, Common Craft produces educational guides, ready-made videos and visuals that are used by educators in over 50 countries. Lee and his wife, Sachi, are Common Craft’s only employees. More
Podcast Interviews and Speaking
Today, I am scheduling podcasts in support of my book Big Enough. If you or someone you know hosts a podcast related to entrepreneurship, unconventional approaches to business, and related subjects, I’d love to talk.
Learn more about my podcast appearances or contact me.
All Books by Lee
The Art of Explanation is a book about learning to communicate with clarity. It’s for professionals and is based on Lee’s work with the world’s most respected brands and his experience as a leading producer of explainer videos.