Firewood Business - Why Is It Hard? -

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In The Woodyard

In The Woodyard

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@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Today is the last day I will be answering comments and questions on the channel for a while! Please play nice while I am away for a bit! I have a video for every morning all set to go for you while I am gone. Thanks for watching, CHRIS!
@mysterygardener3619
@mysterygardener3619 3 жыл бұрын
is everything ok chris?
@geoff738
@geoff738 3 жыл бұрын
@@mysterygardener3619 I believe he’s going hunting Deer
@stewartmckeown5882
@stewartmckeown5882 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your time off 👍
@novascotiagaragegrower3462
@novascotiagaragegrower3462 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the trip, you've earned it
@deerdud6009
@deerdud6009 3 жыл бұрын
Get a biggin Chris 👍
@larryvankirk7423
@larryvankirk7423 3 жыл бұрын
Things my grandpa taught me as a small boy and have served me well: Be honest / treat others with respect / go to sleep with a clear conscience/ get up in the morning and go to work / everything else will pretty much take care of itself.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Wise man!
@philgriswold2133
@philgriswold2133 3 жыл бұрын
The part about customer service is so true, not matter what business you are in. It also is almost always the cheapest thing you can do for your customers. So often I see people seeking honest, reliable and affordable plumbers, electricians, carpenters, roofers or firewood providers. In the end people want someone that tells the truth, does what they promise and charges a fair price. While that's not hard to do, it does seem rare. You provide a great example as a small service provider.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Phil!
@mysterygardener3619
@mysterygardener3619 3 жыл бұрын
I love these chats so much info for free. I also love deliveries, so I can see what it is like in America, because I will never be able to go there. Have a great day Chris and thank you for the clips on KZbin. Good afternoon Irene.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, never say never!
@josevelasco3245
@josevelasco3245 3 жыл бұрын
Broke my left pinky from a rolling round…ughhh. Spot on about separating needs and wants and injuries!
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
OUCH!
@toddsoutsideagain
@toddsoutsideagain 3 жыл бұрын
Well said Chris! You have to enjoy doing it! The money is just an added perk! 👍🏻👍🏻GNI
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@rodneysweetnam8653
@rodneysweetnam8653 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. The better your customer service is, the easier business growth becomes. Its important for folk to remind themselves that less resources are needed to retain existing customers than it takes to obtain new ones.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rodders!
@laurpaqu
@laurpaqu 3 жыл бұрын
hey Chris, awesome video. We bought a Cord King 18-20 wood processor three years ago and it changed the way we do business. A lot less injuries for me and I'm able to produce wood a lot quicker. Looking forward to doing this full time next year.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
That is great, a processor is the way to go for sure!
@bryanlafleur2419
@bryanlafleur2419 3 жыл бұрын
Your channel is Awesome! Keep posting! This channel has helped me grow my small firewood business unlike no other. I'm glad I found this channel.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Bryan, I will do that!
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent comments and insights. As the owner of a service business, you hit all the targets! I've always taught all of my employees you have to always focus on over delivering! 👍
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@danthornton5098
@danthornton5098 3 жыл бұрын
I will say it again. Thank you for doing what you do. I take time to watch your videos.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch Dan!
@edsmith4414
@edsmith4414 3 жыл бұрын
Been away from your channel a while, but SO glad to see you got a nice sized tractor to work with. Huge step up from doing everything by hand. You work like a dog and deserve all the success you get !
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! Thanks Ed!
@rustymiller2855
@rustymiller2855 3 жыл бұрын
2 years ago I did close to 100 face cord by myself. Cut the trees down,skidded them out of the woods cut it up split it stacked it plus delivery. That's a ton of work by yourself for the $60 a face cord lol. But I absolutely love being in the woods and doing this type of work. You're spot on about injuries. There's danger all around especially when you are doing cutting in the woods
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is fun but a lot of dangerous work!
@thefirewooddoctor
@thefirewooddoctor 3 жыл бұрын
Only $60 per facecord? Must be in a ptetty rural area with a lot of trees and only a few people. I'd pay up to $120 per facecord for good wood.
@thefirewooddoctor
@thefirewooddoctor 3 жыл бұрын
@Calian Mac, like Chris said in an earlier video, or one of his first ones, the price you can charge depends on your local market. In Chicago you probably have no problem selling for $800 per cord because of transportation costs. Northern Wisconsin with tons of trees and virtually free home heating wood means you can't sell firewood for much $, unless is you are selling to campers.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
@@thefirewooddoctor Yup!
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
@Calian Mac That is not enough!
@Andrew_From_NB
@Andrew_From_NB Жыл бұрын
Awesome vid that day Chris! I’ve watched this video before but I like coming back to these types of videos where we sit, chat an listen! Really appreciate your thoughts and advice on these topics 🔥💯👍. See you soon! Andrew from NB :)
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@donaldparkhurst3006
@donaldparkhurst3006 3 жыл бұрын
All very well put Chris! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day, stay safe, and may God bless…
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donald!
@richardbrowne1679
@richardbrowne1679 3 жыл бұрын
I’m really enjoying your chat advice videos. There excellent 👍
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@tjinnes
@tjinnes 3 жыл бұрын
Good job Chris. Hope you enjoy your dump tomorrow ;-)
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 2 жыл бұрын
Everyday!
@norman1826
@norman1826 3 жыл бұрын
thank you Chris ..I now clearly understand what a cord is 😜😜...yip plenty wood comes with plenty if responsability
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks !
@nelsonridgefarm
@nelsonridgefarm 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips, especially for those breaking into the biz! Thanks! -Brad
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@thomasholder9220
@thomasholder9220 Жыл бұрын
Great video, huge knowledge. Thank you!
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DanielAtkinsFirewood
@DanielAtkinsFirewood 3 жыл бұрын
Another video full of good info.. I did a Marathon split 4 days ago and I am still feeling it this morning.. Everything I split I have stacked it all too..
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is a big day.
@coreyriley7160
@coreyriley7160 3 жыл бұрын
G’mornin Chris. Wise words ! Thanks for the information. I sold 23 face cords this year. GoodNightIrene
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Nice, keep cutting!
@shawnyoung4714
@shawnyoung4714 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video chris, thanks for the important pointers very useful.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn!
@SGD3000
@SGD3000 3 жыл бұрын
Gooood morning Chris! Another good video. Keep tellin it like it is Chris. I liked how you said customers are important. "If you dont have customers, you're gonna spend a lot of time alone out in tha woods wishin you had some money" 😂 crying in the wilderness!
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Well said! I just might use that line some day!
@SGD3000
@SGD3000 3 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard by all means sir. Those were words from ole John the Baptist himself lol
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
@@SGD3000 Ha! Good one.
@timthompson5885
@timthompson5885 3 жыл бұрын
Your sit down talks are always enjoyable! There's too many people out there that think its easy to run a firewood business....far from it lol!! Stay safe my friend!!
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim!
@eliteoutdoors2748
@eliteoutdoors2748 3 жыл бұрын
Centrally located processor sounds like a good idea to me. Even the small ones take time to move and you would need much more open space to move it around
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@thefirewooddoctor
@thefirewooddoctor 3 жыл бұрын
And have the log piles setup right so you don't have to move it a lot if you don't have a tractor and a live deck to feed the firewood processor.
@thefirewooddoctor
@thefirewooddoctor 3 жыл бұрын
@@jakebredthauer5100, usually his log supplier just backs in from the parking lot, giving him a straight shot out.
@stevesedgwick5789
@stevesedgwick5789 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice as always Chris and if I maybe so bold, with your volume and age a substantial processor will become essential very soon.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
I hear you!
@peterbabcock4568
@peterbabcock4568 3 жыл бұрын
So true a lot of work but worth it
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, thanks Peter!
@jimrichards8703
@jimrichards8703 3 жыл бұрын
Spot on, currently looking for more storage/ drying area.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yup more space is always needed!
@samw5767
@samw5767 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Another avenue for sales is to strike a deal with gas stations and grocery stores. I work in a suburban retail store, and we handle probably 40 or so skids a year (maybe 16 cords?) of seasoned bundles, They sell for waaaay too much at $6.49 a bundle-- even more for for the beech, at $8.29 each. The labels on these bundles are marked 'USDA Inspected,' meaning that they are not likely to spread disease. Here in Michigan, the state parks warn visitors to use only locally-sourced firewood as a way of reducing invasive bugs. One thing I wonder about transporting wood: why not just stack it to dry on pallets, to begin with, and then bring it to the customer on the same pallets, stacked and dried? I've seen lots of people get deliveries of seasoned firewood heaps from trailers and dump trucks, and then they re-stack it; it's just that, stacking the wood once, is collectively easier on everyone's back... :)
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
That is a good idea, the problem id how to unload a pallet full of wood at someones house, just dumping it is fast and easy.
@timbervisions
@timbervisions 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips on what firewood work is really like. Good luck on your hunting trip! Get some footage for us of out west, I'm sure we'd all like to see some of it.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@stewartmckeown5882
@stewartmckeown5882 3 жыл бұрын
Great advice Chris it's a good idea to take it slow at the start 👍
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@thefirewooddoctor
@thefirewooddoctor 3 жыл бұрын
Am glad I went to visit mom when I did. Just got the call a few minutes ago that she passed away. The funny thing about her was she complained about all the sticks I brought home. After my parents moved moved and bought a house with a wood stove, she regretted those moments, but in a funny way.
@canvasman2307
@canvasman2307 3 жыл бұрын
My condolences on your mom’s passing. Thankful you had opportunity to visit her before she passed. Treasure the memories you have with her.
@thefirewooddoctor
@thefirewooddoctor 3 жыл бұрын
@@canvasman2307, oh the funny moments I could tell that mom said and did.
@canvasman2307
@canvasman2307 3 жыл бұрын
@@thefirewooddoctor Glad you have happy memories and vivid stories to cherish. I’ve been blessed by having some great friends and quirky family members that have enriched my life and my memories.
@thefirewooddoctor
@thefirewooddoctor 3 жыл бұрын
@@canvasman2307, gotta love the quirks in people. Is what makes us unique.
@thefirewooddoctor
@thefirewooddoctor 3 жыл бұрын
Accessibility for log trucks is important when doing big volume. To keep up and have a life outside of firewood, might need to get a small processor at some point if I only keep doing firewood on the weekends. But I'm also in a major growth period so have absolutely no clue how much I'll need to process for the demand I have now, plus I want to expand into home delivery.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Delivery is where it is at!
@bobhuston192
@bobhuston192 3 жыл бұрын
I know not cheap but make pallets crib that could stack in ! And dry then put crib on truck with loader forklift when sold . But have to have a flatbed truck.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, that is a god idea!
@karencary3312
@karencary3312 3 жыл бұрын
Wise advice.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karen!
@sawdustacres
@sawdustacres 3 жыл бұрын
The man is a working machine. By the way, I picked up my new 14' dump trailer yesterday, Woo-hoo! -Dave
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Nice, a new trailer will earn it's pay!
@kenweis2291
@kenweis2291 2 жыл бұрын
The best clients are the ones that take green wood in the spring so you can split it and throw it right on the trailer
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I just delivered a load today that was done just like that!
@larrykluckoutdoors8227
@larrykluckoutdoors8227 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot tearing the knees on trees roots/branches in the snow like I did
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, injuries jump up and bite you sometime!
@noenwarrior1
@noenwarrior1 3 жыл бұрын
Safety is always #1 we have a safety creed we say at work daily in our maint. Department... I do alot of work outside of work including obviously cutting wood and i havent taken safety into account while cutting until my boys started helping so im back in supervisor mode making sure we have the proper ppe on while helping we get the jobs done
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yup safety is very important!
@sean3301
@sean3301 3 жыл бұрын
Best money spent is a quality saw. Keep it clean sharp and maintained.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@TrippyOG-xj1mb
@TrippyOG-xj1mb 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry that it’s hard for you I really don’t mind it because it’s a peaceful place for me
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
It is for me too, but I was just getting peoples attention that it is work, but fun work!
@garny3766
@garny3766 3 жыл бұрын
Facecord measuring device… 4x8 sheet of plywood on edge one rank of 16” length pieces. Full cord…4x8 sheet on edge 4’ deep.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@aldredske6197
@aldredske6197 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning Chris!!😀😀 Great advice as usual!! Shouldn't give any all your secrets. LOL!!😀😀 Take care my friend!!😀😀👍👍 Logger Al
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Al, the problem is most people know the secrets but think there is an easier way somewhere and don't do what it takes! Have a good one !
@aukebij3193
@aukebij3193 3 жыл бұрын
what I do is I send all the customers an order list in the spring and when they send it in, they receive a free pack of firelighters, for example. or 4 bag of kindling wood. they can also tick the month on this list when they want to receive it. this way you already have an idea of ​​what you will sell to your regular customers over the year. 90 to 95% of my customers complete the list and return it
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good system!
@nickcr1312
@nickcr1312 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning Chris!
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Morning Nick, I will try calling you today!
@nickcr1312
@nickcr1312 3 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard sounds good!
@timphillips9594
@timphillips9594 3 жыл бұрын
Good Morning from East Tennessee
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Hello there Tim!
@deanmagnuson2993
@deanmagnuson2993 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Grand Forks
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning!
@oakrunacres2564
@oakrunacres2564 3 жыл бұрын
Bigger trailer means a bigger truck if you want to use it's full potential. I started with a borrowed 5x10 that worked fine with my half ton. I now have a 14x7 and a 3/4 ton truck. 😁. Enjoy your time away. Hopefully you're doing something fun like hunting. Dave in Ontario Canada
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, going deer hunting!
@oakrunacres2564
@oakrunacres2564 3 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard Awesome. Good luck. I just got back from helping a buddy drag a nice buck out of the bush. Dave
@brucearney9536
@brucearney9536 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice .
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tombryan720
@tombryan720 3 жыл бұрын
Great insight
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom!
@bwillan
@bwillan 3 жыл бұрын
The challenge with wants and needs, is that most people can't objectively make the distinction.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!There emotion gets in the way to often!
@bentwedgestanleybrand5818
@bentwedgestanleybrand5818 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Piqua Ohio
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Morning!
@atomicwedgie8176
@atomicwedgie8176 3 жыл бұрын
East, west, and southern exposure for a woodlot. 3/4 ton pickup for 12ft. or longer trailer.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that would be a good set up!
@jerryduncan3157
@jerryduncan3157 11 ай бұрын
Its a funny thing i hated putting firewood up when i was growing up. Now im just getting into selling firewood its not so bad these days lol
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 11 ай бұрын
Yup, work makes the man! Kids avoid work because they know that means responsibility and growing out of childhood.
@jerryduncan3157
@jerryduncan3157 11 ай бұрын
@InTheWoodyard sure does. I work anywhere from 10to 15 hr days
@Lifeinthe906
@Lifeinthe906 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning from the 906.I'm gonna get out and get cuttin' GNI
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Hello there Mr. Yooper!
@Knightslugger
@Knightslugger 3 жыл бұрын
So you're saying... it's *work*! I'm looking to start up. I've got just about everything i think i need (Land, Tractor, skidsteer, chainsaws, truck). What do you suggest is the very first thing a new startup should do? Have logs delivered so they sit around and season? Or just start cutting and stacking... deal with sales later? Also, are you calling a local forestry service for logs or what is typically your process for getting materials?
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
The first thing you need to do is get cutting. A lot! You need product to sell. And a lot more will not be enough! Get cutting!
@jasonpeterson9276
@jasonpeterson9276 3 жыл бұрын
As I tell the guys that work with me when they start, let's me take ya to the woods and make a man out of ya!! Almost 36 years in the woods and splitting wood and many cuts and bruises later we learn..
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yup! You are right!
@powdercreekwoodworks3403
@powdercreekwoodworks3403 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I believe Honda engines are great too. However I see on Eastonmade website that all models are listed with Vanguard engines. I have heard the name sometime back but not really familiar with this manufacturer. Do you know anything about Vanguard engines? I did hear this last year or so that Honda was hard to get. Thanks, Kel
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 2 жыл бұрын
Vanguards are great engines! Hondas are impossible to get.
@jerrymueller4137
@jerrymueller4137 3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me where you get those billboard tarps? I need a new cover for my boat.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
In your area there must be a company that makes and hangs them, start looking on the web or check advertising companies. I get mine from a guy who is a reseller of junk stuff!
@davidedwards3734
@davidedwards3734 3 жыл бұрын
Wants will put you in the poor house faster than needs. Patience is a key to growth. No customers, no income. Thanks for the advise. Have a Safe Day
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
YES!
@rustymiller2855
@rustymiller2855 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning Chris. Here in central PA everyone burns and cuts wood. There is always people buying wood but since it's so plentiful and so many people cutting it makes it tough. I'm lucky if I get $60 or $70 a face cord delivered. If I haul it an hour away to the bigger towns I'm lucky to get $80 or $90. Not really worth it.
@justinvanscoy140
@justinvanscoy140 3 жыл бұрын
Here in northeast pa, 1st full yr selling full time, I'm in the suburbs, I do pretty good selling bagged wood for $15 for the back yard fires. Not alot of guys selling near me and the box stores sell small pieces and small bundles for $10 For mid size truck I get $60.
@justinvanscoy140
@justinvanscoy140 3 жыл бұрын
Im def a smaller operation, not huge area of working and storage, at best I can have 2 cords on hand
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
A bad combo is lots of trees and few people.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
That is good side money!
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Then go after dead wood as it will be some what dry and you can move it faster!
@jandblawncare8570
@jandblawncare8570 3 жыл бұрын
I guess if there is a bright side to the way the world is, is there's less and less people willing to break a sweat so yes you can get into this business fairly cheap, the competition is dwindling. As far as a new trailer...just get a 14ft. IMO, it wouldn't be worth the price of a new trailer if I was only gaining an extra 30 or so sqft. With a 14ft trailer, they're 7ft wide and usually 2ft tall sides and probably only another 100-200 bucks or so more than a 12ft. I finally sold 1/3 of a cord the other day but noticed it's starting to turn moldy due to the endless days of humid, rainy days we've had here in nwpa. Next year my goal is to sell 100 cords and moving my tiny operation to my In-Laws property where I have about 1/2 acre to play around on.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good plan as long as your wife and her family still like you!
@kenweis2291
@kenweis2291 2 жыл бұрын
Best way is to take the right logs from a tree service....smaller stuff and you dont have to deliver it
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 2 жыл бұрын
I do that some times but I can not get enough of it in the kind people want.
@bobhuston192
@bobhuston192 3 жыл бұрын
Could Find someone with portable saw mill and cut 4x4 4x6 from your wood and make wood cribs to stack wood to load on truck after dry for delivery
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I could do that or get IBC totes.
@1JeffJames
@1JeffJames 2 жыл бұрын
Want to get your advice. This year is my first year selling fire wood, i have a Stihl MS250, a regular hydraulic splitter, truck, trailer, and a place to put my wood. I have gotten some free wood and i have purchased a little bit(like $100 for a massive dump trailer load), and also I use and have 6-8 IBC totes. I’ve made a little over $1000 selling firewood so far. I thought about putting money back into the business and getting a new saw, What do you think? I was thinking about getting the Stihl MS291 or the 362 both pro saws, but obviously more pricey then my homeowner 250. What would be your advice? Get another saw to help cut logs faster, save the money, try to buy more wood? 🤷🏼‍♂️ just looking for another opinion.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely get a bigger saw..70-80 cc saw...first... you will cut 2x the wood as with the little saw. Next get as much free wood as you can then start buying loads of wood. You will need more wood and after that get more wood. Good luck and GET CUTTIN'
@1JeffJames
@1JeffJames 2 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard thanks for your opinion! I appreciate it! Just curious, how much do you want pay for your truck loads of wood? Keep making videos, love watching all the way from North Carolina!
@1JeffJames
@1JeffJames 2 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard although it’s not in the 70cc range, i found a great deal on a MS261, like half price from a guy that’s only had it 6 months.
@tbonemc2118
@tbonemc2118 3 жыл бұрын
A new trailer hmmm. I've seen your deliveries so keep the old one too for all those tight driveways and small sheds. You have to ask yourself what the cost of a new trailer is and whether it will earn you more than just buying more logs and compounding your money. Bigger isn't always better either as our cities are designed around cars that aren't towing 14' trailers.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Good points TBone!
@tbonemc2118
@tbonemc2118 3 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard Sorry for pouring cold water on your new trailer but I only did it for uncle Benjamin. You'll see much more of him buying more logs instead.
@thefirewooddoctor
@thefirewooddoctor 3 жыл бұрын
Some people like one famous channel van physically handle 50 cords bucked himself and buys the rest in blocks because of physical/medical needs.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@briansmith5235
@briansmith5235 3 жыл бұрын
I have 14 acres of wood. 3 acres of each type of wood. I have 4 types available. The other 2 are logs. Its constantly being rotated.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@briansmith5235
@briansmith5235 3 жыл бұрын
Its hard work. But it pays off in the year
@edkerkhoff522
@edkerkhoff522 3 жыл бұрын
Last winter i wrenched my elbow running the saw was dun cun whole month all ok now
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, firewood is hard!
@waynerowan290
@waynerowan290 3 жыл бұрын
Every man wonders where he can put his wood.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
YES!
@outdoorswithlarryrobin
@outdoorswithlarryrobin 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, you left out the benefits, mental stability and “Benjamin’s”😂😂😂😂🚜🪵🇺🇸
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@momullins8320
@momullins8320 Жыл бұрын
How about dead wood oak it's pretty dry soon as you split I tell my customers
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
If it has been dead for many years maybe, oak is the slowest drying wood there is, you might want to try a moisture meter, below 20% is burnable.
@tonybunch543
@tonybunch543 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony!
@tonybunch543
@tonybunch543 3 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard good luck deer hunting. Hope you get a big buck.
@danahasson2892
@danahasson2892 3 жыл бұрын
If firewood was easy a lot more people would cut and split it themselves.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
That is correct!
@Mainelywork
@Mainelywork 2 жыл бұрын
🤘
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks !!!
@stevenbrown5210
@stevenbrown5210 Жыл бұрын
How the heck do you make money when you're trying to get started and you jave to wait all this time to sell?
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
It is called delayed satisfaction. Like investing money to earn more, it takes time. It ain't easy that is why most people are poor. Work hard and do not give up. Have a goal with a plan and work toward it a little every day. You will get there.
@885Blackjack
@885Blackjack Жыл бұрын
define "rich"
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
Doing what you love and want every day and being healthy. The richest man in the world would give up everything he has on his death bed for just one more day of perfect health to do what he likes best.
@885Blackjack
@885Blackjack Жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard Amen
@jarndt908
@jarndt908 Жыл бұрын
Arndt Forest Products Antigo WI Here 2 45 face cord kilns 2 multitek 2025 electric processors 5000 sq ft building on 5 acres logging equipment 1165 trgercat harvestor barko forwarder mack log truck 550 deere dozer. We process 4000 pulp cord per year all packaged. 11 employees . 24 yeas started from nothing.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
Yup, you have a great operation for sure! Your firewood is in a lot of locations. I would love to come up sometime and see your operation! If you are interested let me know, my email is chrisinthewoodyard@gmail.com Thanks Chris
@backtobasicstipswithtomrib19
@backtobasicstipswithtomrib19 3 жыл бұрын
and a population base to sell too. LOL
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@firewoodathome
@firewoodathome 3 жыл бұрын
'Morning
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Bill!
@mjmtreeservicemaintenance2940
@mjmtreeservicemaintenance2940 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly a firewood business isn't hard. Just my opinion.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe for you, for most people with limited equipment it is physically demanding. You have the right attitude for sure!
@mjmtreeservicemaintenance2940
@mjmtreeservicemaintenance2940 3 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard 100% equipment is for sure a game changer in every way. I just feel that whatever the circumstances are when one decides to go into this knows to expect the physical labor of it, I would hope anyway.
@donnairn3419
@donnairn3419 3 жыл бұрын
Why is business hard? Would I sound like a economics boffin if I mention "economic profit" There are few barriers to entry and lots of people doing it.
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
It is hard because a lot of people buy expensive stuff before they have customers.
@ralphkanagy4602
@ralphkanagy4602 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video Chris baby keep coming with the videos Chris baby I think I'm getting sick again Chris baby I wish I could do what you do is cut wood and split wood all day long maybe ilir to get a plane ticket and come and help you with the wood would that be a good idea text me back Chris baby
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that Ralphy baby, just get better my friend!
@LeBlancfirewood
@LeBlancfirewood 3 жыл бұрын
I come in sore everyday I tell my wife it's a good hurt
@InTheWoodyard
@InTheWoodyard 3 жыл бұрын
HA! yup me too!
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