Stéphane Robert, Cabinetmaker

Stéphane Robert, Cabinetmaker: A Passion for Wood… and Entrepreneurship

Designing and building custom wood furniture is more than a job for Stéphane Robert; it’s a way of expressing himself. By starting his own business, he was able to do it his way, with his own vision. And with support from the CAE!

In January 2026, Stéphane fulfilled a long-held dream: renting a space to set up his cabinetmaking workshop. Much to his delight, he found one in Magog’s industrial park.

“I was really lucky,” he says. “I came across a great opportunity.” Stéphane Robert worked for others for several years, but six years ago he decided to strike out on his own. In just a few years, the cabinetmaker has watched his business grow, and he sees a very bright future ahead. He’s even thinking of hiring someone to lend him a hand soon.

The CAE: A Door That’s Always Open
He credits part of this success to the Centre d’aide aux entreprises (CAE) de Memphrémagog. Stéphane spent his first two years in business testing his skills and assessing the market. The result? “I loved being my own boss, and I saw that there was real demand,” he explains.

That’s when he decided to turn to the CAE. On the recommendation of a friend who knew the organization well, Stéphane went knocking on their door, a door that has never closed since.

Whether it was helping him write his business plan, refine his mission or find financial resources, the CAE was there. “And whenever I have questions, I get sound advice,” the cabinetmaker adds. “The CAE team is skilled, versatile and caring.”