Our Biggest Account Cut Us Loose… I’m Not Mad

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[@oaklumberjack5608]

Im an urban firewood collector.. Here in Hampton, VA. My dad has a double door stove for primary heat and i can not pass up a pile of wood out for trash like limbs and branches.. Free heat for my Dad.. Amazed that as a kid i hated splitting wood not i love doing it. Love your channel keep us updated on your homestead/business!!

[@rickmervine9952]

I'm with Bruce Simpson, Hamiltonville Farm and others: I'd stay close to that account you lost to their 14 year old. A lot is happening at 14, interest wains and falters, pressure from parents to perform. etc. Just be close when they need you back. Stop and talk to them when you see their stock of wood low or out. I know it's a hobby but . . .

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Good video. I'm with Bruce Simpson. I bet you're back to the big seller next year. (not wishing the youngster doesn't succeed, but life happens fast at that age and he will probably move on to other things while he is trying to figure out who he is going to be as a man)

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah I’d imagine if he ever loses interest they’d call me back. Or atleast I hope they would

[@DDL2728]

@@HometownAcres Of course they will, because you are a trustworthy man, & they know they can count on you. And, you handled the situation like a true gentleman would!!! God bless you! 🙏

[@DUSTEATER2]

@@HometownAcres When he finds out how much work is required, he will look for a different job.

[@furtim1]

@@HometownAcres That big customer, to come back to you, needs to not feel foolish in choosing to do so. It is embarrassing and makes one feel stupid to call back someone you let go, including a contractor/vendor. What would help you to call someone back on board as a vendor, and not just drop the product or seek another vender? I would suggest small things - I would send them a Christmas card (not offering services or reminding them that you aren't their supplier, just hand written message saying well wishes for the holiday) and stop by and shop there occasionally (giving a friendly wave to the manager, if you see them), just to keep the connection friendly and casual for a year or two - showing that, if the boy doesn't make it work, the store manager won't be crawling back to you, hat in hand or showing regret. Just my thoughts. Good fortune on your business!

[@kenore4003]

There are two kinds of salespeople. The One Big Kill salesperson, one sale and they're gone and the Farmer salespeople who nurture a sale, keep up contact even if no sale yet. Guess who is more successful over the long term.

[@palco22]

I love these road side self serve stands, fruits, veggies, eggs, fire wood and everything else. Unfortunately, human rats are also everywhere. I know that these stands represent a lot of hard work and the product is 95% guarantied to be superior than any big box store offering. All this to say we really appreciate your hard work (you deserve more). Thanks.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

What about doing kindling bundles??? Might be worth a try, just gather up most of the scraps from around the splitter...

[@firewoodnorthwest169]

As someone with a bad back I would turn the bundler 90 degrees so you don't have to constantly keep twisting all the way around

[@bigmike4737]

Good Lord! Never get Mad! Being mad/angry is so counterproductive! Its hard to stay positive when you are in a negative state of mind. Everything happens for a reason. Stay strong. 💪

[@jeffs6809]

09:00 very profound comments that apply to everyone... You’re a very articulate man...no uhs, ahs, or “like” when you speak - - well-done

[@brucesimpson8579]

Making firewood takes a lot of work. I'd be curious if that kid has a good source of wood to cut and if he can maintain the needed work ethic for more than a couple of months. Hometown Acres may be selling at that convenience store in the future once the youngster runs out of steam and/or interest.

[@billupstateny9151]

Young entrepreneur must understand the moisture content aspect. If the seasoning quality & species does diminish, could poison the well for future sales by a successor. School, friends, New found "wealth", year round demand, all aspects for a negative result, expressed by Bruce Simpson comment. Ananogy: kid wants pony, promises dutiful care, 6 months later, Mom inherits the pony. W/ daily care.

[@briandufty5081]

Yep. I'm thinking keep in touch. And work with the young guy. He may benefit if you can help each other.

[@rickvaughan8993]

I actually think the wood will not be the same quality and the sales will dramatically drop at the account he lost!

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

My thoughts exactly, I just didn't say it.

[@chris3m98]

Firewood, I didn't get that he was a youngster, I thought an older son????

[@lonnieporter8566]

Great to hear a youngster actually wants to work! And kudos to you for supporting that! Pass it on to the kid that people around the country are pulling for his success!

[@stevehardeman7209]

Sir you have already proven to be a winner , your attitude and entrepreneurial spirit prove it! That young man just offered a dab of competition and that will just sharpen your edge for the next challenge . You're a proven winner .

[@christiank4001]

I have trail cams at my roadside stand luckily I haven’t had anybody steal yet though. Over 800 bundles sold since November 2020 not one missing yet

[@curriecountryliving]

Great to hear we can still have faith in the honor system

[@jasone9]

800 bundles, wow that's a bunch especially considering you just started. That's gonna keep you busy.

[@christiank4001]

@@jasone9 yup crazy how many people want the stuff but then again grocery stores and gas stations around here are charging like $7-$9 for a small bundle so people buy from me instead. That’s not including all the face cords I sold last winter either. Good money if you can source the wood for cheap to nothing

[@stanleykeith6969]

Don't fell bad, I was snowing plowing the Post Office in Freeport years ago, I did it two winters in a row, Then the lady said we have someone else now. I would get up at 4:30 am to plow snow at the post office about 8 miles away from me. I would do this before I went to work. I found out the ladies husbands got a plow on his truck and they paid him to plow. Its all good.

[@jimconnor8274]

Good morning Adam, with over 30 years of self employment. I found when you lose a good thing that takes you out of your comfort zone. Something new will come along because of your good work ethic. Stay positive and things will all work out.

[@cpnotill9264]

Yes I found that occurs as well. Something better always comes along.

[@samTollefson]

@@cpnotill9264 I absolutely concur! Being self-employed most of my life I have found this to be true! Sometimes even opening the doors to something you may never have planned on or dreamed about. Keep your eyes open and your head clear.

[@cpnotill9264]

@@samTollefson Great statements you made Sam. I was self emplpyed as well for second half my adult life and found such a freedom in self employment. As long as we do the right things for the right reasons, have a strong work ethic and have no fear there's no end to the great opportunities we are presented with. My fathers wife always said I was so lucky but I disagreed. I just put myself in positions for more opportunities. I really enjoy watching Adam and he's a good guy! 👍😁

[@samTollefson]

@@cpnotill9264 Right on brother, when you do the right thing and are honest in your dealing with everyone it comes back around, sometimes you have to wait for it, but if you are true, it will happen!

[@cpnotill9264]

@@samTollefson No truer words spoken my friend.

[@07negative56]

Your positive attitude towards the youngster shows a lot about the quality of your character. Guys like won’t fail. I just hope you rebound fast from that one account.

[@africadreamin]

Strange how some people object to someone else having initiative, back in the early sixties as an apprentice in England I was living with a family who had a small building business. They had a son and a German young man at home, my wage was subsistence so I got a new chain saw through the dealership on account. It was winter and we three boys would go out most evenings onto friendly farms and clear old trees. We would bag the wood and take it round the village. One weekend I went back home but on my return was told that the family had taken over our little business because work was slow and they needed the money more than I did, I never got the chainsaw back and left there shortly after.

[@joshschneider9766]

Initiative and yanking someone's account away from them are wildly different things. Excusing the latter is why both our nation's industrial bases are controlled by sociopathic wealth hoarders.

[@joshschneider9766]

Those people stole your income stream from you and your equipment. Scummy move through and through

[@elund408]

@@joshschneider9766 these people did not steal anything from him, it's a business decision, it happens all the time in business. Have you never changed insurance companies or grocery stores? same thing.

[@cjhification]

@@elund408 I think he's talking about Rogers story, where they definitely did steel the chainsaw, as he brought it on account, and it was not returned to him.

[@smsgtbulldog]

I really enjoyed watching your video. Making my own firewood was one of my greatest enjoyments until my infirmities and subsequent surgeries dictated otherwise. I’m more of a danger to myself and others, so blessed folks like yourself are the answer to our firewood needs. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@blklbluvr]

Looks like they took enough for a couple of bundles. Maybe they just wanted a couple of bundles. That’s no excuse for not paying though.

[@OGAOutdoors]

Good info Adam I still just sell the bundles at my stand, but I’ve been thinking of adding the bays for the stacks especially now that I’m semi retired. Take care, Ben.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

I love the idea of the road side stand. Wish we had them out here in California. We either have to buy wood by the small expensive bundle or at least a quarter cord. Your $20 pile would be perfect.

[@SoulfulSmokie]

I love your attitude about the situation with that account. Great example of understanding.

[@chriscromar9013]

Absolutely with you on being OK with you biggest customer wanting to get his son's business going. Growing up in a family business helped me to figure out early on that there is more to it than just putting out a sign saying you have goods for sale. I fell a little badly about the theft at your roadside stand. I was really encouraged that so many people in your area were just honest people. Sorry about the few.

[@lsieu]

I love Ariat paddock boots. Very functional and can go from the barn to the office( with a good brushing off). I'm enjoying your videos and getting ideas for what we can do too. Thanks!

[@buudda]

Adam, I am really glad that you said that you are completely ok with losing that account for that kid to try and make a go of it. When you were telling us what happened, my first thoughts were that it sucks losing the place that sells that much, but good for the kid for having that entrepreneurial spirit. Not sure I you told this to the owner or not, but I would have let them know that if they run out of good wood to sell that they could call you to deliver some so that they can keep the bundles in stock.

[@HometownAcres]

Yes I told them if they ever need anything just let me know

[@johnafagerquist8235]

I want you to succeed and I want that young man to succeed. My sons both told me, each at around ten years old, the working path they intended to follow. My younger son is now 17 and has done exactly as he said. The older boy, now 23, has done the same. I know you will be fine either way. I can relate to the "mixed blessing" feeling of getting that news. I really enjoy your channel.

[@mainerdiy8399]

You could glue a small magnet on your firewood bundler to magnet your knife to when not in use. When batching out, it's all about ease of access and the least amount of moves. Great video's!

[@charcharcmc]

Looks like they wanted a bundle and took it out of the loose bin. Might be time to devote more space to the bundles.

[@justinvanscoy140]

Freesoldier has awesome cargo pants. Military surplus pants are also great for doing work, they r very durables.

[@curriecountryliving]

You have one of the greatest additudes towards life Ive seen on you tube channels. Sucks to have lost the account but I have no doubt you'll come up with a solution for selling that lost fire wood sale.Perhaps a video on the young Lads experience of starting his new business venture could be of value for your channel? Keep up the great work

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Ariat is great quality stuff. Bummer about losing the beer distributor, but I’d totally understand too if it’s an opportunity for some work for the owner’s son.

[@MrPabco]

Good video. That bundle machine works sweet. Thanks for the Ariat link. Good attitude re business loss. Hoping another outfit will see and decide to contact you re selling your wood. Take care.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

That's wonderful what your customers son is doing. I would have felt the same as you do. I'm with Bruce Simpson also.

[@OutdoorswithErik]

Great Video here, I definitely can appreciate the youngster wanting to get into firewood, that is awesome, but, I'd keep some stock ready in case they need some assistance or the youngster gets tired of it. I love the roadside stand idea, we have been talking about having our kids to one of those just haven't had the time to get it done. Wish you were closer man, you could cut away out here.

[@philup6274]

I hope the young buck makes something of it. I Hate you lost the account. One door closes ,,another one will open

[@williamstanton4283]

you think k-mart ever thought "It's okay, it's only Sam Walton's 14 year old son" :) just giving you grief.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Love that Brute Force bundler...would love to get into bundles myself! Wife is from CT?? Wonder if we’re close...Next time you’re in my neck of the woods I’d love to have you over to the new property!

[@diane-countryhut]

- Have you thought of checking out the local RV/Campgrounds? -- I know for us -- we can't take firewood across state line - so we have to purchase it - either from the campground or a local store

[@booboobydesign3562]

I have been in business for 40 years and I know when you loose a big account most of the time there is another around the corner. You were very gracious about the situation.

[@GraceEagle5]

Great attitude about the father and his young son learning business! Can you sell at small gas stations or convenience stores to help replace the other account?

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Adam, good luck with your continued success in your bundle sales. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@danielwillliams9669]

Is it possible that the amount you were missing was someone taking $5 dollars worth and paying you that amount from your $20 stack. Great attitude about the youngster. I wish more young people would start out thinking how they can work for themselves.

[@joshawawhite7251]

You should make a single pallet stand to extend your stand at your friend's just for bundles. Like you said around this time of year people buy bundles. 4th of July I bet you could sell out an entire bundle stand on the 4th.

[@CroakerOutdoors]

As an avid camper, thank you to all of those that sell larger quantities of wood at fair prices. One of my local state parks had a retired teacher that sold five big bundles for $20 and I could burn all weekend long. Well the local parks close in October, so I head farther out for winter camping but there are no roadside stands. $9-$11 a bundle at some park offices are a joke.

[@lfisherjr]

thank you. great info keep up the good work.

[@magicthewoodchopper4209]

Dude you got yourself a Nice set up and also i toldly agree with u it suck's losing clients. but I'm glad to see a father supporting his kid tho in his dream and goal because to many kid's nowadays don't see that or have that or know who their dad is witch is a shame. But this 14 yr old will never know that horrible feeling. But instead will always be able to reflect and admire his rolemodle his dad.

[@DanKlein_1]

great video. I was wondering how the roadside stand was going and if there were any theft issues. I had a neighbor that had totes full of wood along the road. just his, not for sale, and he caught someone that lived nearby helping themselves to it one night. I need to watch your video on making the stand. great design. Also, I split wood way too big. more geared for home heating. I need to split smaller to attract the summer, outdoor fire customer.

[@HeavyIronAcres]

Interesting video! Yeah don't get bummed by the lost wood. I think generally most people are honest. Could always throw up a wireless trail cam on each stand if you want to monitor it

[@dwayneloftice2326]

Enjoy your Entrepreneurial Spirit! Keep up the great and inspiring work. I'm hooked!

[@bnewton5922]

I had not seen a firewood busker before. Very simple and quick. There is a lot of labor in selling firewood. Stay safe

[@davidmalin1884]

Discovered Ariat shirts at Cabela's a few years ago. Love them. Will have to look at their outdoor and workwear. Only Orvis clothing ranks a bit higher on the list than Ariat, but these two brands make up most of my clothing.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

To the young lad good for you & good luck. 😁👍 In case it's missed I am saying this with a positive attitude..

[@patl900]

Love your vids! Just subbed a couple days ago. I enjoy just watching you split wood lol. I enjoy doing that myself! Good job!

[@HowHingPau]

Did you offer your former client to give his son some training for goodwill? Perhaps have the kid help you out for a few weeks for on-the-job training to see if his enthusiasm for the work will hold up. It would be enlightening for the kid to get some hands on experience with professional equipment and then with doing things manually. Better for the father to find out before he drops a load of money to set his son up.

[@ryanscott2548]

A brand new chainsaw and axe wouldn't be that much investment. Less then $500

[@johncollins500]

Greetings from S. E. Ohio. Sorry to hear u lost that customer. Hope the younger man's good but I think he will see how much work there is in firewood. Not wishing he fails. It is good to see him wanting to work instead staying on hi s phone. Have a great rest of the day

[@Morpheen999]

I supply a Campground with firewood during camping season.. thats almost all the firewood i sell, so i know how you feel

[@-bdl2696]

Add a dummy cam to the cart, good deterrent for most people. May even want to go venmo only eventually if things start going south on certain locations.

[@bobfitch607]

I also took advice from the Morgan's. Bought the ariat workhogs. Best and most comfortable boot and rugged. Ariat jeans are next. Can't go wrong with Ariat!

[@josephforgione6207]

Very informative video on the firewood business. I like your business model. I have used some of your ideas for my kindling wood business.

[@jmiraval]

My 12yo son has a busy firewood business he started last winter. We actually started using the IBC tote bins after seeing them used on you channel. He employees his friends at $10 per hour and is quickly learning business.

[@AdamsMom921]

Your son is learning to be successful.... Kudos to you!!!

[@goodmorningvenezuela6329]

Awesome business you have there.... It always stinks to lose out on business, but keep moving forward. Don't waste your energy worrying about lost business, spend your energy focusing on the money coming in and expanding.

[@briananderson7497]

My 11 year old nephew got a weedeater last summer for his birthday. He made back the cost of the tool several times over by cleaning peoples properties. He now has a chainsaw to help with that. (Small electric) he's been splitting his dad's firewood with their splitter since he was about 8 or 9. If our very small town had capacity for selling firewood bundles, I'm sure he'd be the one to do it. Good to see young persons working hard and making something for themselves.

[@shaverlocal]

I was a licensed timber operator, logging contractor and timber faller. I did that task for 20+ years. I can tell you that the firewood business is one tough nut to crack. Think about how many times you have to touch just a single piece of split wood from log to loaded on someones porch ready to burn. We tried it in the off season to make a few bucks. A 500 cord contract here and a larger one later. It sucked and if that was our primary source of income we would have gone broke. Good luck to you folks though!

[@kidphillyorg]

My firewood stand here in the Philadelphia area is doing well and I have this channel to thank. I learned so much and implemented the same business model and it's been working for the past few months. The other day, I had a customer stop by and I went out to greet him and his wife. They told me they found my stand on Facebook Marketplace as it has really good reviews. Cool thing is I don't even have Facebook!! Adam, do you have your stands up on Facebook marketplace? Also, an idea you might consider is linking your firewood business to a complementing business that has a presence on Facebook Marketplace. Learning how many people depend on FB Marketplace to buy value from small businesses like yours. It can also lead to other things as well depending on how much you want this to stay being a hobby. I'm in the process of being linked to a family run furniture store because now I cut my own live edge slabs and make epoxy tables. Yes, the firewood stand helped fund bigger chainsaws and a chainsaw mill. And yes, more that I learned from this channel!! I too have a regular full time job but starting to see where this might replace that in the future. Adam, please keep making video's. You have been an inspiration to me on the other side of the state. I love seeing other hard working people build businesses and sharing their experiences so I can learn and improve my business. When I start my strictly wood KZbin channel, I'll be mentioning a lot about this channel. Thank you and hope you have a great day!!

[@docmac249]

Great video! Where did you find those pallet crates please? My yard is now in a flood zone and I think these metal crates would stop my firewood from washing away.

[@HometownAcres]

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[@bluegreenash]

you could stick a magnet on your knife so it doesn't fall off while the bundler is in operation.

[@DalonCole]

Truck on point. I've got the same truck. Ford is the number one truck sold in Texas since the first Truck was sold in Texas

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

You always hope that people out there do the right thing, Sometimes you are disappointed….

[@bwillan]

Are those older out buildings on the side of your driveway on your property? If so, the barn looking structure could make a good equipment shed and its relatively close to the house.

[@danielchambers1958]

I was curious about those buildings as well👍

[@HometownAcres]

No they are my neighbors. If they were mine they’d be getting a facelift.

[@dogpotter]

Thanks for sharing this video, your thoughts and philosophy. Good luck. But with your attitude and work ethic I’m sure it will all work out for the best

[@chrisy939]

It was good of you and a fantastic business decision to be a good sport to the lost account, because there is a very good chance they will be back. I give it 1 year, tops..

[@Maine307]

up here firewood is getting hard to get.. i only heat with firewood, and we just cant find enough in supply.. i wish you luck. wish you were up here!

[@HillsideAcres]

Cool to hear you were in Connecticut, we are in Ellington CT, northern part all farm land.

[@HometownAcres]

My wife’s family live in Stratford. They used to live in Milford but moved

[@HillsideAcres]

@@HometownAcres Little bit different than up here and where you are, Theres a nice bass pro shop on the Bridgeport Stratford line though.

[@BS.-.-]

I was 16 when I started my own business. Started with a truck, a chainsaw, hand garden tools and an AD in the local newspaper. I couldn't keep up after the first summet.

[@davidedwards3734]

Ariat clothes are Great!! I wear their boots constantly. Have a Safe Day

[@craigwilson9560]

Ariat is great! I wear them.alot, but i grew up on a farm with hogs, Cattle, and Horses! That is a great viewpoint on how you lost your biggest customer. I would like to see maybe 1 year later.to see a video on how that business is doing with the owner sons! With your work ethic and different things you do with firewood, im sure you will gain that loss back with your other sources. Thanks for sharing your story Adam!

[@firstfreonwarrior]

I have a pair of their walking boots, here in the UK. Great service and product.

[@rixplace1374]

My older brother when he retired had a 50 acre wooded camp ground for his neighbors to use for free So he started used fallen trees cut into convenient lengths for fireplaces,etc.Made enuf for the exercise and the gas. When ever he unloaded his PU he put up a sign,"Lv what you think its worth", did this for maybe 5 years and made a lot of friends. Then one day he had a visit from a rep of the local county sales tax office, that had been received that no sales tax was being collected. Brother told the rep that as of that moment he would not have any more fire wood. He made a sign. telling the friends and past buyers, why he was no longer having firewood

[@ryfish5]

Ariat sponsorship = GOLD! You've made it big now!

[@MikeBabsBC]

Interested to hear a few ideas on how to deter theft in a future video.

[@chuckwagon7171]

Congrats on the sponsor, ariat is a huge supplier of FR clothes and I work pipeline

[@The_JEB]

I wonder how much money the 14 year old son will actually see, or if his parents will just keep the profits and say "its for the family business"

[@justinauman5438]

Good video just a question or maybe a suggestion when your bundling big orders like that would it make more sense to put a pallet on the floor and stack that then use the tractor to load it or do you have a reason to do it the way you do?

[@crazyfeller5704]

Curious if the bundles would sell better at the busier location. Major highway, more diverse traffic/needs.

[@harpjason208]

I worked for a fleet service when I was 19. The owner, Terry, said he NEVER allowed any customer to be more than 10% of his total revenue. I didn't understand. He explained. I watched him prove his belief when he fired one of his biggest customers a few days later. The went over the 10% line. Kid you not. He went out and found two more that were around 5% each. To big of a customer means a possible large loss. of revs. Good on you for realizing why they did what they did and not being bitter over it.

[@redcitadel8354]

Why fire a good customer when you could just go out and find more people to sell too and make more money...?

[@cjhification]

I'm 6'2 but my inside leg is only 31", which results in my torso being about 3-4" longer than would be expected for my hight, so very excited to hear about a long large t-shirt as I could at time get away with a medium size if it was extremely long, bit as is have to change between large and show some skin, or XL and look ridiculous, and end up getting all caught up in my clothes.

[@Scott___T]

Any chance you can add a sign in the line of sight for cars passing your road side stand? They might not be stopping because they cant see it until they're passed it.

[@cattigereyes1]

You can always expand your road side stands…

[@user-tf5kr4qp2i]

I like your wrapper. I’ve been selling firewood as a hobby for since I was 13(currently 30). I built a bundle wrapper about 7 years ago. Sure wish I had one starting out lol. I still remember being 13 trying to hold a bundle together and wrap it up. Lots of cussing back then.

[@chrisavila2073]

Just a thought why dont you put a flyer with your name and stuff on with the bundles

[@wjacobp]

And advertise delivery of a cord of wood on the stand

[@tcwaterdrill]

My nephew started cutting grass for the neighbors at age 13, by age 17 he had saved up enough money to buy for cash a new Ford F-250. He expanded while going to college hiring more and more workers. By the time he was out of college he had bought 3 acres and a house with shop. Had expanded to three trucks, he paid all the taxes, fees, licenses required, workmens comp on all his workers which was require in Atlanta. By age 30 his place was paid for. He is now 41, still has that first Ford F-250 4x4 7.3 diesel with over 400,000 miles on it as his truck. He sold his lawn care to two of his young workers saying it had gotten to the point where just collecting the payments for his services had become a full time job and he was burnt out with it. He went to being a over the road truck driver seeing the United States and enjoys that for now. We have so many young people that just go to school, then to college, then back home to lay on mom and dads chouch all day and complain about not being able to find a job. I young man that grows up working will always find a way to work.

[@TheDanielsherer]

Your comment about having one customer with "80% of your business" is very insightful and a bitter lesson I learned the hard way. It's seductive to have just one customer to please to make your income, but it means THEY OWN YOU. This was common practice for Sears (remember them?) They would sell some product, like a washer or tools and the manufacturer thought they had hit the lottery by having access to the entire Sears system (stores and catalog) but then, when Sears felt the trap was ready to spring, they would come to you and say "we're buying you" (or some other potentially unpleasant re-negotiation). You "could" say no. But if you did, they'd destroy your business by ceasing their orders and selecting one of your competitors. Not sure that directly equates to the firewood biz, but just my way of agreeing with you about "don't put all your eggs in one basket."

[@JAEUFM]

Just the way my odd brain works, if lumber prices were not going up, I was almost thinking one could build an equivalent to your IBC tote cages with 2X4s, using chicken wire to line the inside to keep the wood from falling out. Could size them to actually hold a half a cord.

[@moonlightpizza2707]

Just wait until that kid finds himself a girlfriend.

[@ericrudgers6816]

@R A take it easy

[@philup6274]

Ariat make a phenomenal work boot. I'll be buying another pair.

[@Taylzz]

You should put a magnet on the bundler to keep the knife in place.

[@tassiehandyman3090]

I'll be honest, I can't get upset at the idea that you've been replaced by a youngster with an ambition and a bit of work ethic. I say, good luck to the kid. And when he goes to college, go back and supply them again...!👍🤣🇦🇺

[@islandclub7989]

& bump the price up 🇺🇸🇦🇺🤘

[@CultivatedLaser]

Hey brother! I can make some nice outdoor QR codes for you to hang on your stands. Made from plastics and wont fade in the sun over time. We can also make them from wood!

[@jimcurleyjr6968]

Adam, my concern is with KZbin not you! Please keep doing what you do! Thanks for responding! 👍👏

[@tomfillmore9710]

good video buddy the saying Adam one door closes and other one opens to bigger and better things take care and have a great weekend

[@shaunbrennan5281]

Weld your number on the splitter pusher plate, backwards obviously, then it on every piece of wood.