Introduction: I've got 43 years in the trade, doing lots of high end (and more normal work as well. More hours than I can calculate doing windows, doors and all sorts of trim, including stain grade crown molding, a skill which is rapidly vanishing.
I've also built probably around 80-100 kitchens over the years, and I have a method of doing this that yields excellent result at very low cost. I charge only $45/hr compared to the usual $90 ( plus.....) per hour in this area.
I've been working at getting better the whole time, and I really like figuring out what the customer needs and building beautiful things in response.