FIREWOOD FOR PROFIT, THERE’S ONLY ONE RIGHT WAY?

[@gregorymackinnon7537]

My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mother in-law.

[@ruggedtimber1743]

Hey Jeff, My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mother in-law. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about business and success, very inspiring. Your honesty is a breath of fresh air. Stay safe Dirk

[@jimmerrithew453]

Hello Jeff. I noticed that you had to cut the limb stub off one log. Last year, I bought a battery-powered chainsaw. I love it because I don't need to pull and pull on the cord to start the saw. I just pick up the saw, release the chain brake, and squeeze the trigger. I am almost 73, so the ease of use is wonderful.

[@thelogfather5002]

I’ve got my sights set on a little Stihl battery powered saw.

[@jimmerrithew453]

I bought a Stihl MSA 140C, with 2 batteries, on sale. The saw works very well, and the batteries work for quite a long time on a charge. The saw is very good for limbs and tree tops which are 6 inches or thinner. I may buy the bigger battery saw and sell the two gas saws I have. Most of the trees on our property are 10 inches or smaller, so I don't need a big saw or a long bar.

[@dropshot1967]

I wish you and the family the strength to deal with your loss. I agree with your definition of success. It is not always about making every last dollar. As long as you earn enough and are happy, that is a success. Having time to spend on hobbies and with family is also very important to stay in a positive headspace.

[@Treestofirewood]

I know exactly what you’re talking about. As long as whatever you do works for you that’s all that matters. There’s always going to be others who can say do this do that. To each their own. Everyone process is different as well as there standards. Keep up the great work. 600 cords is a great number. I think that’s what I will end up doing this year as well.

[@dereksstuff8395]

Sorry for your loss. It's ok to take time off for sure. Your business model is 👍

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Firstly, I want to express my condolences to you and your wife's family. 🙏 You are speaking absolute truth when it comes to business and measuring success. I'm coming up on almost forty years of owning three businesses. Your words ring very true. There are a lot of opinions out there that there is only one way to make money on firewood. I have found several highly successful ways that are often the ones scorned by the "experts".

[@camperjack2620]

I was told one time by a sales manager to watch out for stress in my job; he said there was a known risk in his industry, stress will just kill you with a heart attack. I think you have a great outlook.

[@hillbillyfranks]

Good video and enjoy the video and talking about stress When I worked for the highway department I had a lot of stress Now are you retired quite a few years back and I feel good Especially working with wood I love it I wash your shoes excellent I thought about my night Rig like yours But I think I'm too old you can get into that I just Millwood once in a while Now I'm gonna try out Working with my Wood Laid See what else I could make little wood shop that's good But you never know with me I do all kinds of stufffrom working on cars trucks Chain S.A. W So I have a good day stay safe my friend and we'll see you on another one

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Great video and a great message for success! I will listen to the podcast I enjoy listening to podcasts while I saw or do firewood. I’m with you on the tractor, mine runs just about every day, it’s my work partner lol, I’m even considering buying an older one with forks in the 3 point as a spare hehe. Have a great weekend.

[@edowney5467]

Hi Jeff I have been enjoying your videos. I am in similar business to yourself in western Quebec. I sell some kindling from my slivers that I pick up also. I use the large paper leaf bags. I fill with kindling slivers for 20 dollars. I think those bags work well. A full bag is a good lift and it is a paper product and I like to support the forest industry. You can also use the paper to help start the fire! I support the bag by tying 2 strands of sessle baler twine around. This can be burned also!! I look forward to your next video. Earl.

[@justinrussell760]

Good neighbors are awesome. I have one down the road from me who is 73 and can work as good or better than most young guys around. He loves to cut trees with me in the winter for firewood and sawlogs and always has projects on the go. I've helped him build his house addition, a garage, a tractor shed ect and he digs right in and has a great pool of knowledge. He'll come help me on the sawmill, never asks for anything in return so I always jump to help him when he needs it. Great people make great communities to live in.

[@thelogfather5002]

We’re both blessed for sure!

[@Bigcheif360]

Heart felt condolences Jeff on the passing of your mother in law. What a boring world it would be if everyone did things the same. You keep doing what you do. It’s working.😎👍

[@williamkleinsLost40Lodge]

Sorry to hear about your mother in law. Glad you’re back at it. Peace

[@jeffrichardson2343]

Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother in law. I just lost mine last July. She spent her days praying for everyone and loving everybody. I miss her.

[@donmcgimpsey1706]

My condolences Jeff, save the memories

[@cliffordallen8459]

Sorry for your loss

[@ronsfarm103]

Very well said. I have a range road processor tractor with a skidding winch and 165 acres of forest land in Northern Ontario. I'm on a forest management plan . I enjoy going out it the bush working with a thermos of coffee.lm not getting rich but I enjoy it. Also have a fully hydraulic 30" mill 21 foot bed. Can't make lumber it's firewood

[@coreyhannan4263]

My condolences to your family

[@MainvilleATV]

Sorry for your loss folks. Never easy no matter how.

[@thelogfather5002]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@brianwestveer9532]

Condolences to you and your wife

[@johanneslaxell6641]

Just to answere the question regarding "the one and only right way to sell firewood": Yes, there is only one way and that is so much profit that it pays all expenses. That's logs, machines, accessories and labour. Wear on trailers and trucks, renewal of machines, time spent delivering and so on. But all the best to all of you!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Good one. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@WilleysFirewood]

Sorry for your families loss. Getting back to the routine will help to keep the mind busy.

[@thelogfather5002]

Thanks Russ!

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Ok now you have me binge listening to the wood hounds haha 😆

[@thelogfather5002]

You should!

[@russellbelliveau1694]

@@thelogfather5002 when they talk about their “cord” I assume they mean face cord aka 1/3 cord???

[@HubertofLiege]

Still remember vividly the day I was making suggestions to the boss in the heat of production and he says to me, “we could do that, we could do a lot of things, BUT WERE NOT GOING TO!” Haha stuck with me.

[@rogerl8488]

Loved the video, and I agree with you 100%! I noticed the thing on Chain saw that measure Wood: Where can I buy one?

[@thelogfather5002]

That’s called a pulp whip- should be able to find one in any decent forestry shop.

[@rogerl8488]

@thelogfather5002 google don't show it.....

[@rexcamp261]

You're right you should have just right there's no wrong way to do it! I would never sell someone where would over 20% dryness! They requested greenwood I would but that's the only way I can imagine telling someone it's seasoned when I ready to burn I understand have a good day

[@thelogfather5002]

It took me a while to train my customers…

[@robertgreen8695]

No one has ever said with any conviction that death and dying is easy. Especially when it involves a loved one who you have had to watch succumb to an illness. You have my most sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one.

[@mowdan77]

Good idea people need kindling wood

[@BertsCustomCuts]

I always say do what works best for you or if you give a suggestion be nice about it and explain why you feel it works better.

[@jbbrown7907]

Are you splitting all kindling?

[@LeBlancfirewood]

I'm up to 7 tractor trailers a year still cutting by hand starting to look at prossesers

[@thelogfather5002]

It’s time.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Sorry about Lesleys mom. Sterling sounds like he is part of your success.

[@jbbrown7907]

You've been missed.

[@jbbrown7907]

End for end or top to bottom?

[@cliffordallen8459]

It takes all kinds of people bud

[@jbbrown7907]

Id like to be your neighbor

[@thelogfather5002]

Me too. 😎

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Bundles are 99 % of my business 12000 bundles. This year with my new axis I made kindling with my cut offs

[@mowdan77]

What kind of firewood processer is that?

[@thelogfather5002]

TAJFUN RCA400

[@jbbrown7907]

When you started splitting, you were making one by ones. Why is that?

[@thelogfather5002]

Not sure what you mean…

[@jbbrown7907]

As you started splitting with the processor, the first few blocks were split super fine. The splitting evened out after a few blocks.

[@dougsmith548]

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