I failed to mention in my story that the trailer was loaded with a cord of wood. The tire that went flat was on the back axle and the tire was disintegrating driving on the rim. If I kept going that rim would have been damaged. I had to pull over.
Good morning Tom! Isn't that the truth? In a way, selling firewood to me is more about winning a customer for life then it is about $$. I can have more $$ by taking care of the customer first! Joe
I'm young and have no money, so I have 2 old trucks that I sell firewood with. One day I was pulling forward into an intersection and my u joint in my rear driveshaft exploded. I had to take my driveshaft out and finish the delivery in 4wd, using the front drive shaft. Removing a driveshaft in a busy intersection isnt fun lol. My other truck dumps, I bought it for $800. The price of peace was replacing power steering lines, brake lines, new brakes, new gas tank, welded up reinforced frame and dump bed. now for $1300 i have a workhorse. But its true, theres always an uneasy feeling driving something you don't know for sure is in its best condition.
@@mikesr3407 2 piece drive shaft it was the middle u joint. Slip yoke on a splined shaft. If you do have to yank the yoke out of your transmission just do it. Dont worry it shouldn't lose tons of fluids. And then top off after
Wow that's a nightmare of a story, glad you made it work... I had 2 near disasters, first was luck. As I was pulling out of my lot with 2 full cords of green oak in my dump trailer I broke a tie rod and my front 2 tires just turned inward. Imagine that happening at 65mph. Second was the same type of load doing 68mph in high traffic when my rear right tire on the trailer (duel axle) blew out. The trailer began fish tailing very violently. It took approx 1/10th of a mile to stop which really sucked.
When I purchased my enclosed Carmate back in 2002, I immediately purchased a spare tire and rim identical to what came with the trailer. It has been stored inside the trailer ever since and still looks perfect. Peace of mind is priceless...
Good morning Joe, another great insightful video. I hope you kept the best tire that was removed from the trailer. If you buy a rim and mount the spare on your trailer and carry a jack and a 4 way wheel wrench there’s a good chance you’ll never need it. Just a cheap insurance policy. All the best to your first baby heading off to College. I’m sure it’s a stressful time for you and your wife but all of our babies eventually spread their wings and learn to fly. All the best !!
Yep these kids keep getting older! I have a plan for my spare but I haven't hatched it yet. I never stray too far from base with my trailer but certainly a flat tire would ruin my day. Joe
Joe: I used to fall asleep in class at school so many many years ago and even work at meetings, but I don't sleep a wink during your videos.. You have away of catching and holding a persons attention. I always feel like I've learned something.. I'm an amputee and in a power chair but still trying to start selling bundled firewood. Hearing you keeps me grounded, but hopeful.. Keep the videos coming, THANKS.
The Price of Peace, is whatever the cost. I have an older F-250 and 12' SureTrac dump trailer that I use for my gravel delivery business. I don't skimp on maintenance and repair. I'm considering firewood sales for fall and winter because delivering frozen gravel is no fun! Thanks for the education!
@@ohiowoodburner SureTrac uses powder coating which has held up remarkably well considering the harsh environment that rock quarries are. Love your videos, I'm learning a lot!
This may just be semantics, but I think that you need to place a "value" on peace and then procure that value at the best possible price. I have recently retired from a career in telecommunications, networking and project management. One of the things that made me most successful was never being caught off guard. Your example of putting new tires on your trailer is a perfect way to show this. While you may still run over something or have a flat that you could not have foreseen, you have taken the step to eliminate the controllable problem due to lack of proper maintenance. The net will eliminate a piece of wood flying of and possibly causing damage to another vehicle, so another sound investment in problem elimination. I have always used a military analogy by saying a proper equipped and trained group of soldiers can take on any situation. Don't worry about the enemy, worry about yourself and the enemy doesn't matter. You're not spending money, you're equipping your business to grow and thrive while minimizing future problems.
Joe you are spot on with your price of peace talk today! Having good, well maintained equipment on the road is PRICELESS, especially while towing a big heavy load of wood. I just put all new heavier rated tires on my trailer too! Keep cuttin!
Thanks buddy. One think I have learned too is when I put my name and # on the side of the truck I have a much higher level of awareness and how I drive! lol. Joe
Have a great year at college Emily, and you did a fine job with filming and editing. Joe your right there is no price for peace of mind, you have to also reinvest in yourself and company. Try to buy the best as they say cry once. Have a great week Joe and family.
Hey Joe, I think I remember this vid from 3 years ago. Quality service and going the extra mile sure does make loyal customers! Too bad more people didn’t know that. John
Good luck in college Emily. Having solid equipment to make and deliver goods can go a long way in making customers for life. Great channel and content, keep up the good work!!
It makes sense to keeps the tools and other revenue generating machinery for a business in good operating order. As the old saying goes, I am too broke to do things on the cheap.
I feel the same way about peace of mind. I have learned the hard way also. I'm also very conscious about spending money. As my business grows I find naturally some of my employees feel the same way but most just don't care. They will waste resources, such as materials and time as if they just have no value. Sometimes it feels like running in water. To go 50% faster you'll have to spend 2 to 3 times amount of effort. You can see why so many people get nowhere in life and expect everything.
We never leave the shop without a good aired up spare tire. On a tandem trailer a couple of blocks of wood make a great Jack. Cordless impact is also a great tool to have on the tow vehicle
Joe, I totally agree with you not forgetting who was there when you were in need of help with a blow out. I to go to a few businesses which were there when I was in need of help and as you so rightly put it, I'm a loyal customer for life. My Dad always stated, its easy to remember the bad things people do to you but always remember the people that help you. Keep up the great videos. I really enjoy them. Greetings from North West Ireland.
Thanks for Sharing Wolfy! Never forget the people who were at their best when we needed them most. NW Ireland is noted! Hello from your friend from NE Ohio USA. I am grateful for your support! Joe
I too absolutely _hate_ spending money, great to finally hear someone else say it! Thanks for the story, I am still learning to be easier about it. And saving money is mostly the reason why I started servicing and repairing my own vehicles. I also hate when other people around me spend money unnecessarily, but I try to keep to myself :p
You make this area look good .Who are kidding we some greatest roads around .The tarp will help keep the Trouper and all of the Barrey Fieff's from behind you on side of the road asking papers please .
Joe I have really been enjoying your videos. I'm about your age and have learned after much trial and error some of the many business and life lessons you are discussing. That is value added information to your videos and I HOPE younger viewers are listening to what you are saying! From a father of four daughters I can see that your daughter is a real gem! She is a natural behind and in front of the camera! Cheers. Ben
Thanks for sharing Ben. You should be given an award for raising four DD's. I know from just raising two DD's about half of what you have gone thru! lol.
I have my own business and this guy has kept me confident on what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. There are probably less then 10,000 true firewood guys out there. And I’m proud to do the work I do because I give peace a chance at peace. I’m 25 btw👍🏽
What your doing is putting yourself in the best position for continued success.. It. is good to see you supporting a local tire shop that goes the extra mile for its customers . My advice to you would have been to go buy a new dump trailer, used prices are so high here , you could probably upgrade to a new 2021 with a tarp and spare for under 2000.00 . End of year write offs are always a good thing for a profiting business 👍. I heard you say you inflated the tires to 60 psi. I have several 6 lug axles (5200) and I do the same thing ,e range tires ,and I install the 80 psi metal valve stems and I run 70-75 psi in them. With a max load of 9-10000 on a pair of those axles anything less than 75 and I get a pretty big bulge ,which translates into heat....ESP if you’ll be doing more high speed towing on the highway loaded ,air up more.... I’ve had a few trailer tire failures in my younger days and no more ,like,you I replace them at 5yrs old,no china bombs,good tires only and upgrade the sidewalls to the next higher load range at the minimum one step. Very cute having your beautiful daughter model and promote your shirts!
Very helpful comment John. Thanks for supporting the channel. I think you have picked up on something that I too have noticed about my business that...yes...I want to make $$ but the more important thing for me is developing a system that can put me in a position to keep doing this and not have to go back to my cubical. lol.. Joe
As my grandfather always said, "Buy the best and forget the mess from the rest!!! Hire the Best and your results are Proven!!! Combine the two and you shall not want!!! Customers will come a Knock'ng!!!"
Hi Joe, the price for peace is how i call it, several times I've wanted certain pricey items, and knew they where what i wanted, but didn't want to spend the money, then I'd buy something similar ( cheaper ) Lol. Juśt to turn around and eventually buy what i wanted originally! My advice is to follow instincts and heart. Thanks for sharing buddy 👍
Financial peace is priceless. Owing no one puts you in a position that makes better decisions and you carry yourself differently. People will notice that. The reason why people buy your products are two things. 1, superior product and 2 customer service. Same reason why you went back to the same people who treated you the way you treat your customers. Great video!!
Thanks for watching Red. You wife must be a super nice gal if she grew up in Warren. Nice town and great people. I hope your sales are as strong as mine have been the last couple weeks! Joe
@@ohiowoodburner yes sir she is a good woman. And i have been covered up with sales. I supply 5 Cracker Barrel stores in the Winter and i have a Bar B Que guy i supply year round. Tons of Homeowners year round also. Doing close to 150-160 Cord a year. I would love to do it full time. So any suggestions will be great.
I never heard that question before but for the most part I have been living my life in a similar way. I don’t buy the most expensive stuff, but I tend to sometimes over analyze, trying to find what I think is the best for my money. It’s a good feeling knowing my vehicles are in good working order. Subscribed.
Glad your safe and sound from that ordeal on the highway. You made a life long friend that was there when you needed them and a lesson to share with all of us that follow you. Keep safe out there Joe. Hui hou and aloha.
Good advice, thanks ! I like the way you work & think ! I’m the same way, don’t like to spend money ! My dad instilled in us kids, it’s not how much you make, it’s how much you save ! To a point !
I've watched this video 2 or 3 times and was just thinking about it and I remember what a older gentleman told me and he said that you are only as good as your equipment your working with he said you buy cheaper equipment it will not be as efficient and your down time for repairs will be high he said if you are serious about your future buy the best equipment you can find and do your research before buying anything for your business.
I just bought a set of Firestone tires for my F250 did a front alignment as Well.. Now my 30 year old truck rides like a new truck.. Now the truck us set for a good few years on this level.. Hopefully your daughter has a good time in college..
In our family run excavating/logging business, we have 5 trailers ranging from 1 ton to 50 ton capacity. We do buy some new tires, but we always turn the tread worn ones in to have them "Recapped". The savings is about 40% over the cost of new.
That is a big savings for sure. At least for these light trailers the tires are reasonably priced but there are wide variances of make, and where you buy them. I am always looking for a deal but in this case this shop came thru big time for me. Easy choice. Joe
Good stuff Joe. Saving money is making money. Good choice to replace all tires with new now get a mounted spare so the next time you can save time and get back on the road.
Joe, this profound question has become a fundamental answer to our firewood business. A year later... still moving forward with this question in front of every problem. Thank you! - Alex @ HomeAgain Firewood.
Thanks. I have no idea why I do pretty good at it. It just seems to come naturally. I remember when I was little I would practice with the lawnmower and a cart lol. Sometimes I look like a rookie. Joe
It looks like you have the ez lube hubs on that trailer. Under that little rubber cap in the center of the hub is a grease fitting to pump new grease in to the wheel bearings. Running a lawn service I normally pump new grease in to the bearings at least once a year just for the pice of mind to keep from running the bearings dry and getting stuck out on the road with a problem way worse then a flat tire. Like the videos just my $0.02
Thanks Kevin. Despite the outward appearance of this rusty trailer i do keep up with the maintenance. I do somethings my self but one of the things I noticed being self employed that I hire someone to do some of my maintenance work to ensure it actually gets done! I have a trailer shop just down the road from me and I take it to them once a year for a tune up. Joe
I love your videos and i appreciate your methods. With that being said. I started a firewood business some 15 years ago. I killed myself with a super splitter and saved every penny i could. I pulled the trigger on a timberwolf processor. It paid for itself in a little under three years. When i sold it , because of the very high resale value, that machine cost me very very little too own. That was my price of peace. In a 10 hour day i was putting up 8 cords, on a bad day 6 cords.
I drove for Swift, We always had to have a spare tire up on the rack. No wheel, just the tire. Any service station, whether they have the inventory or not, can take your old wheel and mount your spare pretty quick. They even do it on the side of the road. Its not even a tire worth stealing, just good enough for another hundred miles. That's why you keep an old one when you buy new ones. Sometimes you can single out, take the wheel off and drive real slow on one axle.
Good advise!!! Enjoy your videos and your common sense focus!!! so I subscribed since I am watching a lot of your videos. Glad to see you do well backing up.... I am not good at it.
LOL Thanks Duane. I can't explain why I am good at backing up a trailer. I used to practice with the lawnmower when I was young but it is just a feeling I sense with the hitch and the way the trailer reacts. I still have my good and bad days however LOL. Joe
i had to do this a couple of months ago i was having problems with my saws and had to keep working on them and i asked myself do i want to work on saws or cut wood, at 65 years old it was a easy answer. it was a little bit of money but what a relief to just go out and cut wood
Ain't that the truth!?! One of my first lessons with saws is never go into the woods with just one. LOL. When you can't get it to start that pretty much ruins all your plans. Joe
Stihl running, service, sharpen chain, 28 years of cutting, simple maintenance. Stihl oil, 026 is over 28 years old. 361 is 15 years old. Treat fuel with Stabil if not used within 30 days.
Joe this is also one of my favourite videos. Quality is all on everything. I have bought lots of stuff on my life, and one thing i have learned is to buy good quality items in once
Thanks Gerry. Is the ultimate test the ability to sleep at night? Maybe so for most things! Hello from Ohio USA. I'm excited to know you are enjoying the videos from the Land of saints and scholars! Joe
I'm very much like you in that I'm not of big fan of spending money but over the years I've learned what I think is similar to your "Price of Peace". I now make sure that I'm buying value for my money and then I spend it without regret. Buying low-quality junk and things that lose value quickly still irritate me so I try to avoid them as much as possible. However now when I make a purchase for something that I know I need and is of good quality, I let myself enjoy what I've worked hard for and feel good about it.
I put G load tires on my camper when it was new because the e loads that came on it had real bad reviews. Yes I took off new tires and replaced them with new tires but I had no fear of towing at highway speed with my family with me. If you have a heavy load get the best tire you can and you just may save a life.
Those are words my brother taught me and I live by. A person's actions will tell u the truth about character. Words are composed of air...no cost in them.
"Fiscally conservative" gets you a long way. Feel the same especially as get older and more established, reliable/safe/good equipment is worth the money. You planned and work hard to enjoy your labor better, good lessons for us and keep the stories coming.
Thank you for the video very informative. Customer loyalty is what sustains most businesses bravo! Sometimes money is irrelevant especially on a weekend afternoon. A pair of spares for your truck and trailer is cheap insurance! What is the cost of a lost delivery, or a compromised trailer, or a wrecked truck, setting beside a road for any length of time is inherently dangerous! Just ask any state patrol officer, or wrecker operator! Great video thank you!
Enjoyed your video. Some great advice there. I learned how to back up a trailer while cleaning the barn out growing up with a 44 Massey tractor and manure wagon behind. A skill I use often still to this day.
The 'Price of Freedom, is Eternal Vigilance' a buddy of mine got this as a tattoo on himself. When I saw the title of this video, THAT was what ran through my head. Eternal Vigilance cost is also Priceless. Love the channel, Best of Luck in the Future, I'm in a condo in Milwaukee, the only 'Firewood' I have is for my grills and smoker, My favorite woods are Hickory, White Oak, Cherry, Apple, Red Oak, Maple, then Mesquite. Thanks Again.
That is awesome Jeff! Also my residential sales really goes after apartment users bc a lot of the properties have fireplaces that rarely get used. I will deliver small qty to apartments, bundles etc. There is a market there! I hope you continue to watch. Joe
Not seeing a spare trailer tyre mounted on there! But I definitely get where you are coming from. Peace of mind is a valuable thing to have. My daughter drives my old car, I put high end tyres on it only a couple of weeks ago for the exact reason your friend had.
Love your comment about being “pretty good at backing your trailer “. I’m 69 next month and just put my new boat (1st ever) in the water for the first time. Well, it took me 4 tries, but I did it. Your videos are informative, humble & honest. Really good stuff.
LOL... Thanks Browns fan. Honestly I think I am "good" at backing up a trailer but nowhere near "awesome." lol. I have my good days and bad. The one thing about this dump trailer it is VERY touchy. If you just blink the trailer will be off the driveway. I have been told different things by different people. My one driver who is a retired truck driver said there is no shame in pulling forward to correct. I have another buddy who claims it is an act of shame...lol. Joe
Hi Joe. I own and have towed several trailers for over 30 years. Very seldom will you (or should you) run trailer tires until the tread is worn down. A good rule of thumb is to replace them every 5 years. I replace all of mine on that schedule, and I also rotate side to side (on 2-wheel trailers) and do a 4-wheel rotation on my tandem axle every 5,000 miles. Learn to read the code on the sidewall so you know when your tires were manufactured also. When you buy 4 trailer tires, they may not all be the same age.
Some states there is a law that you need to have a spare. If you don't and have a flat on the road you can get a citation. Most likely you will if its a business operation.
I have not heard that about Ohio Scott. Ohio seems to be more lax than other states. For instance my truck does not require DOT classification, inspection etc. All I have are commercial plates. Joe
Hi Joe, I haul produce in bins for the local ag community. My price of peace on this job is new ratchet straps every other year. I had one snap at a seam last year and I almost dumped 2 bins of melons. So, off to the trailer store in Lancaster for the good straps. Makes me feel safe. My competitors think I'm nuts, but ...... maybe I am...... thats ok. Thank you, and good luck to your daughter in college.
Thanks for sharing Bill. I am grateful for your kind comments too. I watch videos of the hot shot truckers and straps are a huge part of safe hauling! Joe
Great story, sometimes the best advice comes and what we do with it could be a huge help! Also should remind us to try to give others the best advice without beating it into them! There turn to figure rest out!
Good post Mike. I think I avoid any talk that sounds like "This is the only way to do it." Firewood has so many markets and different ways to do things that I would never steer anyone into one particular area. I just want to share what has worked and what hasn't for me. Joe
Hi Joe, you do surprise me. Out of all the channels I watch (firewood) you have the best , no nonsense, range of kit! I would never have thought you frugal. Anyways, I certainly hope that your whole enterprise is successful. I have never been a 'saver,' or been sensible enough to invest like I could have, but I have always tried to buy the best kit.....including tyres. Good luck Len (UK).
I failed to mention in my story that the trailer was loaded with a cord of wood. The tire that went flat was on the back axle and the tire was disintegrating driving on the rim. If I kept going that rim would have been damaged. I had to pull over.
And they would call you sparky from OWB😎
I doubt seriously he’s married to his daughter. I mean it’s possible but probably not.
You go to that guy because he has awesome customer service. That is the most important thing with business. It has worth.
Good morning Tom! Isn't that the truth? In a way, selling firewood to me is more about winning a customer for life then it is about $$. I can have more $$ by taking care of the customer first! Joe
@@ohiowoodburner that's it. My opinion.
Tom!😀
Great service like that has great value to me, he's WORTH the price difference.
I'm young and have no money, so I have 2 old trucks that I sell firewood with. One day I was pulling forward into an intersection and my u joint in my rear driveshaft exploded. I had to take my driveshaft out and finish the delivery in 4wd, using the front drive shaft. Removing a driveshaft in a busy intersection isnt fun lol. My other truck dumps, I bought it for $800. The price of peace was replacing power steering lines, brake lines, new brakes, new gas tank, welded up reinforced frame and dump bed. now for $1300 i have a workhorse. But its true, theres always an uneasy feeling driving something you don't know for sure is in its best condition.
Ain't that the truth Ice? At the end of the day being able to sleep without worrying about these types of things is key! Joe
How did you keep tranny fluid from running out! Or did you have the yoke still in it?
@@mikesr3407 2 piece drive shaft it was the middle u joint. Slip yoke on a splined shaft. If you do have to yank the yoke out of your transmission just do it. Dont worry it shouldn't lose tons of fluids. And then top off after
Wow that's a nightmare of a story, glad you made it work...
I had 2 near disasters, first was luck. As I was pulling out of my lot with 2 full cords of green oak in my dump trailer I broke a tie rod and my front 2 tires just turned inward. Imagine that happening at 65mph.
Second was the same type of load doing 68mph in high traffic when my rear right tire on the trailer (duel axle) blew out. The trailer began fish tailing very violently. It took approx 1/10th of a mile to stop which really sucked.
Yep! Drove more than one truck in the Army on the front axle 'cause a joint failed. Steering feel was really weird though...
When I purchased my enclosed Carmate back in 2002, I immediately purchased a spare tire and rim identical to what came with the trailer. It has been stored inside the trailer ever since and still looks perfect. Peace of mind is priceless...
I agree. There was a tire shop in our area that came when our trailer blew a tire on the freeway after hours. They have my business for life too.
Good morning Joe, another great insightful video. I hope you kept the best tire that was removed from the trailer. If you buy a rim and mount the spare on your trailer and carry a jack and a 4 way wheel wrench there’s a good chance you’ll never need it. Just a cheap insurance policy. All the best to your first baby heading off to College. I’m sure it’s a stressful time for you and your wife but all of our babies eventually spread their wings and learn to fly. All the best !!
Yep these kids keep getting older! I have a plan for my spare but I haven't hatched it yet. I never stray too far from base with my trailer but certainly a flat tire would ruin my day. Joe
Joe: I used to fall asleep in class at school so many many years ago and even work at meetings, but I don't sleep a wink during your videos.. You have away of catching and holding a persons attention. I always feel like I've learned something.. I'm an amputee and in a power chair but still trying to start selling bundled firewood. Hearing you keeps me grounded, but hopeful.. Keep the videos coming, THANKS.
Thanks for the nice post Fred!
Thanks for the words of wisdom and bringing us along on the trailer maintenance. Safety first.
Sure thing Mark. Thanks for watching!
The Price of Peace, is whatever the cost.
I have an older F-250 and 12' SureTrac dump trailer that I use for my gravel delivery business. I don't skimp on maintenance and repair.
I'm considering firewood sales for fall and winter because delivering frozen gravel is no fun!
Thanks for the education!
Thanks for the comments Bill. How is that Sure Trac doing for you? Curious about the paint if it is terrible like my Griffin. Be safe. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner SureTrac uses powder coating which has held up remarkably well considering the harsh environment that rock quarries are.
Love your videos, I'm learning a lot!
This may just be semantics, but I think that you need to place a "value" on peace and then procure that value at the best possible price. I have recently retired from a career in telecommunications, networking and project management. One of the things that made me most successful was never being caught off guard. Your example of putting new tires on your trailer is a perfect way to show this. While you may still run over something or have a flat that you could not have foreseen, you have taken the step to eliminate the controllable problem due to lack of proper maintenance. The net will eliminate a piece of wood flying of and possibly causing damage to another vehicle, so another sound investment in problem elimination. I have always used a military analogy by saying a proper equipped and trained group of soldiers can take on any situation. Don't worry about the enemy, worry about yourself and the enemy doesn't matter. You're not spending money, you're equipping your business to grow and thrive while minimizing future problems.
Excellent comment Phil. I reread this a couple times. Thanks for sharing. Joe
Joe you are spot on with your price of peace talk today! Having good, well maintained equipment on the road is PRICELESS, especially while towing a big heavy load of wood. I just put all new heavier rated tires on my trailer too! Keep cuttin!
Thanks buddy. One think I have learned too is when I put my name and # on the side of the truck I have a much higher level of awareness and how I drive! lol. Joe
Have a great year at college Emily, and you did a fine job with filming and editing. Joe your right there is no price for peace of mind, you have to also reinvest in yourself and company. Try to buy the best as they say cry once. Have a great week Joe and family.
Thanks Mark. Emily reads all the comments. I hope you have a great week as well. Joe
Great video
Thanks Rockhill. I hope you are well. Joe
Hey Joe, I think I remember this vid from 3 years ago. Quality service and going the extra mile sure does make loyal customers! Too bad more people didn’t know that. John
Happy wife happy life. my piece comes also from Jesus
You got it George! Thanks for watching. Joe
Good luck in college Emily. Having solid equipment to make and deliver goods can go a long way in making customers for life. Great channel and content, keep up the good work!!
Thanks Chris. I hope you are doing well. Joe
I hope Emily isn't taking some Liberal Arts, Feminist, Gender Study course.
I am the same way with vendors. Once I find a good one I am their customer forever...I have found that it pays in the long run
You’re a great story teller. And you’ve earned a subscriber!
Awesome, thank you TJ. Glad to have you on board!
It makes sense to keeps the tools and other revenue generating machinery for a business in good operating order. As the old saying goes, I am too broke to do things on the cheap.
I like that old saying. I think I will use that for myself! Joe
I feel the same way about peace of mind. I have learned the hard way also.
I'm also very conscious about spending money. As my business grows I find naturally some of my employees feel the same way but most just don't care. They will waste resources, such as materials and time as if they just have no value. Sometimes it feels like running in water. To go 50% faster you'll have to spend 2 to 3 times amount of effort. You can see why so many people get nowhere in life and expect everything.
Good daughter sir. I hope my daughter grows up like her
I like you, Joe. Honest salt of the earth!
Thanks CP!
I ended up buying a spare for my trailer . It is now mounted on the trailer . Lessons learned .
We never leave the shop without a good aired up spare tire. On a tandem trailer a couple of blocks of wood make a great Jack. Cordless impact is also a great tool to have on the tow vehicle
I can see the cordless impact would be a great addition. I will see if my wife will buy me one! Joe
The price of peace is just priceless in many of our eyes
Couldn’t agree more Joe. Great job on the video, it’s really genuine and best of luck to your daughter college experience.
Joe, I totally agree with you not forgetting who was there when you were in need of help with a blow out. I to go to a few businesses which were there when I was in need of help and as you so rightly put it, I'm a loyal customer for life. My Dad always stated, its easy to remember the bad things people do to you but always remember the people that help you. Keep up the great videos. I really enjoy them. Greetings from North West Ireland.
Thanks for Sharing Wolfy! Never forget the people who were at their best when we needed them most. NW Ireland is noted! Hello from your friend from NE Ohio USA. I am grateful for your support! Joe
I hate spending money too but when I have to buy something, I'll pick quality most every time.
I too absolutely _hate_ spending money, great to finally hear someone else say it! Thanks for the story, I am still learning to be easier about it. And saving money is mostly the reason why I started servicing and repairing my own vehicles. I also hate when other people around me spend money unnecessarily, but I try to keep to myself :p
Thanks for your comments. Somethings have to be done however! Joe
My approach has been buying top shelf last years model. Try and get all bells and whistles for it but can save 25 to 60% over newest model.
Peace is knowing the Lord and being able to talk to him any time and anywhere,,,,,😊❤
You make this area look good .Who are kidding we some greatest roads around .The tarp will help keep the Trouper and all of the Barrey Fieff's from behind you on side of the road asking papers please .
The tarp was a good addition. It works well. Joe
Joe I have really been enjoying your videos. I'm about your age and have learned after much trial and error some of the many business and life lessons you are discussing. That is value added information to your videos and I HOPE younger viewers are listening to what you are saying! From a father of four daughters I can see that your daughter is a real gem! She is a natural behind and in front of the camera! Cheers. Ben
Thanks for sharing Ben. You should be given an award for raising four DD's. I know from just raising two DD's about half of what you have gone thru! lol.
I have my own business and this guy has kept me confident on what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. There are probably less then 10,000 true firewood guys out there. And I’m proud to do the work I do because I give peace a chance at peace. I’m 25 btw👍🏽
What your doing is putting yourself in the best position for continued success.. It. is good to see you supporting a local tire shop that goes the extra mile for its customers . My advice to you would have been to go buy a new dump trailer, used prices are so high here , you could probably upgrade to a new 2021 with a tarp and spare for under 2000.00 . End of year write offs are always a good thing for a profiting business 👍. I heard you say you inflated the tires to 60 psi. I have several 6 lug axles (5200) and I do the same thing ,e range tires ,and I install the 80 psi metal valve stems and I run 70-75 psi in them. With a max load of 9-10000 on a pair of those axles anything less than 75 and I get a pretty big bulge ,which translates into heat....ESP if you’ll be doing more high speed towing on the highway loaded ,air up more.... I’ve had a few trailer tire failures in my younger days and no more ,like,you I replace them at 5yrs old,no china bombs,good tires only and upgrade the sidewalls to the next higher load range at the minimum one step. Very cute having your beautiful daughter model and promote your shirts!
Very helpful comment John. Thanks for supporting the channel. I think you have picked up on something that I too have noticed about my business that...yes...I want to make $$ but the more important thing for me is developing a system that can put me in a position to keep doing this and not have to go back to my cubical. lol.. Joe
As my grandfather always said, "Buy the best and forget the mess from the rest!!! Hire the Best and your results are Proven!!! Combine the two and you shall not want!!! Customers will come a Knock'ng!!!"
Sounds like your friend taught you a valuable lesson. Priceless
He was an interesting person for sure. Joe
Hi Joe, the price for peace is how i call it, several times I've wanted certain pricey items, and knew they where what i wanted, but didn't want to spend the money, then I'd buy something similar ( cheaper ) Lol. Juśt to turn around and eventually buy what i wanted originally! My advice is to follow instincts and heart. Thanks for sharing buddy 👍
Thanks for your comments Dave. I tend to buy good tires but I will skimp on many other things. lol. Joe
Financial peace is priceless. Owing no one puts you in a position that makes better decisions and you carry yourself differently. People will notice that. The reason why people buy your products are two things. 1, superior product and 2 customer service. Same reason why you went back to the same people who treated you the way you treat your customers. Great video!!
Thank you Harold. I really think if we can treat people with respect and genuinely concern ourselves with their needs we can all be wealthy! Joe
Hey i been there on 46. My wife is from Warren in Trumble County. We live in NC and i run a Firewood Buisness as well. Great videos. 👍👍
Thanks for watching Red. You wife must be a super nice gal if she grew up in Warren. Nice town and great people. I hope your sales are as strong as mine have been the last couple weeks! Joe
@@ohiowoodburner yes sir she is a good woman. And i have been covered up with sales. I supply 5 Cracker Barrel stores in the Winter and i have a Bar B Que guy i supply year round. Tons of Homeowners year round also. Doing close to 150-160 Cord a year. I would love to do it full time. So any suggestions will be great.
I never heard that question before but for the most part I have been living my life in a similar way. I don’t buy the most expensive stuff, but I tend to sometimes over analyze, trying to find what I think is the best for my money. It’s a good feeling knowing my vehicles are in good working order. Subscribed.
Thanks Stcif. It sounds like we both have a lot in common! I'm glad you have stopped by the channel. It means a lot to us. Joe
Life lessons are the best.
Be very proud. You have a GREAT kid
Glad your safe and sound from that ordeal on the highway. You made a life long friend that was there when you needed them and a lesson to share with all of us that follow you. Keep safe out there Joe. Hui hou and aloha.
Thanks Boom! Joe
I just ordered one of your shirts! Thanks for the great content and good luck at college to the camera girl!!
Thanks Casey for supporting the channel. That was very nice of you. I mailed it out today! Joe
Good advice, thanks ! I like the way you work & think ! I’m the same way, don’t like to spend money ! My dad instilled in us kids, it’s not how much you make, it’s how much you save ! To a point !
To a point for sure! Joe
$300 for 3 10 ply trailer tires, mounted & balanced? That’s a bargain where I come from! Thanks for the video.
Joe, tires are still one of the best deals we have today, and like you said it gives you pease of mind.
You got that right Duncan. For all that they do they really are a good value. Thanks for watching. Joe
I've watched this video 2 or 3 times and was just thinking about it and I remember what a older gentleman told me and he said that you are only as good as your equipment your working with he said you buy cheaper equipment it will not be as efficient and your down time for repairs will be high he said if you are serious about your future buy the best equipment you can find and do your research before buying anything for your business.
good lesson joe
Thanks Drew. Firewood is a good teacher! Joe
another great video. Dont forget to replace those bearings .
I just bought a set of Firestone tires for my F250 did a front alignment as Well.. Now my 30 year old truck rides like a new truck.. Now the truck us set for a good few years on this level..
Hopefully your daughter has a good time in college..
Thanks Dan. I will tell her you said hello. I love your truck. Looks like a beast! Joe
Great video, Joe!
People around me get tired of hearing me say this:
"Buy the best.
Buy it once.
Don't buy it again."
Keep up the good work!
In our family run excavating/logging business, we have 5 trailers ranging from 1 ton to 50 ton capacity. We do buy some new tires, but we always turn the tread worn ones in to have them "Recapped". The savings is about 40% over the cost of new.
That is a big savings for sure. At least for these light trailers the tires are reasonably priced but there are wide variances of make, and where you buy them. I am always looking for a deal but in this case this shop came thru big time for me. Easy choice. Joe
At 4:04 I knew I recognized that hotel and chik fila! As a portable machinist I've spent quite a bit of time there!
Good stuff Joe. Saving money is making money. Good choice to replace all tires with new now get a mounted spare so the next time you can save time and get back on the road.
What an odd feeling leaving my loaded trailer on the side of the road. It was my lively hood just sitting there! Joe
Enjoy these story time videos Joe.
You are good dad
I try Mario! Joe
Joe, this profound question has become a fundamental answer to our firewood business. A year later... still moving forward with this question in front of every problem. Thank you! - Alex @ HomeAgain Firewood.
You should consider Load Range F 12 ply or some Load Range G 14 ply tires for your next set of replacements. You can get them at a reasonable cost.
the price of peace wow well put ..
Some good advice from a wise man
Эмели и Джо спасибо большое за подарок👍
I noticed your backing skills before you said anything. Very good at backing.
Thanks. I have no idea why I do pretty good at it. It just seems to come naturally. I remember when I was little I would practice with the lawnmower and a cart lol. Sometimes I look like a rookie. Joe
It looks like you have the ez lube hubs on that trailer. Under that little rubber cap in the center of the hub is a grease fitting to pump new grease in to the wheel bearings. Running a lawn service I normally pump new grease in to the bearings at least once a year just for the pice of mind to keep from running the bearings dry and getting stuck out on the road with a problem way worse then a flat tire. Like the videos just my $0.02
Thanks Kevin. Despite the outward appearance of this rusty trailer i do keep up with the maintenance. I do somethings my self but one of the things I noticed being self employed that I hire someone to do some of my maintenance work to ensure it actually gets done! I have a trailer shop just down the road from me and I take it to them once a year for a tune up. Joe
Sage advice.
I love your videos and i appreciate your methods. With that being said. I started a firewood business some 15 years ago. I killed myself with a super splitter and saved every penny i could. I pulled the trigger on a timberwolf processor. It paid for itself in a little under three years. When i sold it , because of the very high resale value, that machine cost me very very little too own. That was my price of peace. In a 10 hour day i was putting up 8 cords, on a bad day 6 cords.
That is a lot of cords to make in a day Darien!
Great plug there girl we loved it here in Oregon, but have grandkids to get through college as well. Keep it up you have a future in communication.
I drove for Swift, We always had to have a spare tire up on the rack. No wheel, just the tire. Any service station, whether they have the inventory or not, can take your old wheel and mount your spare pretty quick. They even do it on the side of the road. Its not even a tire worth stealing, just good enough for another hundred miles. That's why you keep an old one when you buy new ones. Sometimes you can single out, take the wheel off and drive real slow on one axle.
Good advise!!! Enjoy your videos and your common sense focus!!! so I subscribed since I am watching a lot of your videos. Glad to see you do well backing up.... I am not good at it.
LOL Thanks Duane. I can't explain why I am good at backing up a trailer. I used to practice with the lawnmower when I was young but it is just a feeling I sense with the hitch and the way the trailer reacts. I still have my good and bad days however LOL. Joe
i had to do this a couple of months ago i was having problems with my saws and had to keep working on them and i asked myself do i want to work on saws or cut wood, at 65 years old it was a easy answer. it was a little bit of money but what a relief to just go out and cut wood
Ain't that the truth!?! One of my first lessons with saws is never go into the woods with just one. LOL. When you can't get it to start that pretty much ruins all your plans. Joe
Stihl running, service, sharpen chain, 28 years of cutting, simple maintenance. Stihl oil, 026 is over 28 years old. 361 is 15 years old. Treat fuel with Stabil if not used within 30 days.
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Do the best you can with what you have where your at.
Good Job Joe, peace is priceless!
Joe this is also one of my favourite videos. Quality is all on everything. I have bought lots of stuff on my life, and one thing i have learned is to buy good quality items in once
Thanks Ville. This is at the core of our company motto.. . Perhe, Ystävät, Polttopuut
The price of peace is a clear conscience. Loving your videos here in Ireland.
Thanks Gerry. Is the ultimate test the ability to sleep at night? Maybe so for most things! Hello from Ohio USA. I'm excited to know you are enjoying the videos from the Land of saints and scholars! Joe
I'm very much like you in that I'm not of big fan of spending money but over the years I've learned what I think is similar to your "Price of Peace". I now make sure that I'm buying value for my money and then I spend it without regret. Buying low-quality junk and things that lose value quickly still irritate me so I try to avoid them as much as possible. However now when I make a purchase for something that I know I need and is of good quality, I let myself enjoy what I've worked hard for and feel good about it.
Good comment Sellar. Thanks for sharing. I JUST installed a new hitch on my truck. Price of peace! Joe
I put G load tires on my camper when it was new because the e loads that came on it had real bad reviews. Yes I took off new tires and replaced them with new tires but I had no fear of towing at highway speed with my family with me. If you have a heavy load get the best tire you can and you just may save a life.
Totally agree Dave. Really when you think about it the price for tires is a very good value for everything they do. Joe
Those are words my brother taught me and I live by. A person's actions will tell u the truth about character. Words are composed of air...no cost in them.
Oh I’m buying that shirt
"Fiscally conservative" gets you a long way. Feel the same especially as get older and more established, reliable/safe/good equipment is worth the money. You planned and work hard to enjoy your labor better, good lessons for us and keep the stories coming.
Thanks JB. I have always lived a Spartan lifestyle but never, IMO, have taken things too far. Staying out of debt is key. Joe
Thank you for the video very informative. Customer loyalty is what sustains most businesses bravo! Sometimes money is irrelevant especially on a weekend afternoon. A pair of spares for your truck and trailer is cheap insurance! What is the cost of a lost delivery, or a compromised trailer, or a wrecked truck, setting beside a road for any length of time is inherently dangerous! Just ask any state patrol officer, or wrecker operator! Great video thank you!
Thanks Hammer. I do what I can. I just added a new hitch to the truck last week. Price of peace! Joe
Enjoyed your video. Some great advice there. I learned how to back up a trailer while cleaning the barn out growing up with a 44 Massey tractor and manure wagon behind. A skill I use often still to this day.
The 'Price of Freedom, is Eternal Vigilance' a buddy of mine got this as a tattoo on himself. When I saw the title of this video, THAT was what ran through my head. Eternal Vigilance cost is also Priceless. Love the channel, Best of Luck in the Future, I'm in a condo in Milwaukee, the only 'Firewood' I have is for my grills and smoker, My favorite woods are Hickory, White Oak, Cherry, Apple, Red Oak, Maple, then Mesquite. Thanks Again.
That is awesome Jeff! Also my residential sales really goes after apartment users bc a lot of the properties have fireplaces that rarely get used. I will deliver small qty to apartments, bundles etc. There is a market there! I hope you continue to watch. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner Oh Yeah, I watch a lot of different channels, I have a rather eclectic taste so...... Yes I will be watching.
You Know I'm Never Thought about that but you right 🤑 Thanks for the information
Thanks Glenn. I hope you are well. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner Yall have A Merry Christmas 🎅
Not seeing a spare trailer tyre mounted on there!
But I definitely get where you are coming from. Peace of mind is a valuable thing to have. My daughter drives my old car, I put high end tyres on it only a couple of weeks ago for the exact reason your friend had.
No spare tire yet... lol I have a mount but nothing on it! Joe
@@ohiowoodburner well I hope I dont see a " I should have bought a spare video" anytime soon! :)
Mytee products in Aurora has a pretty good source of tarps as well as other trucking accessories.
good to know. I will check them out.. Joe
Maybe someone else commented, but buy another wheel and mount your best take off tire and you will have a spare. More peace.
Love your comment about being “pretty good at backing your trailer “. I’m 69 next month and just put my new boat (1st ever) in the water for the first time. Well, it took me 4 tries, but I did it. Your videos are informative, humble & honest. Really good stuff.
LOL... Thanks Browns fan. Honestly I think I am "good" at backing up a trailer but nowhere near "awesome." lol. I have my good days and bad. The one thing about this dump trailer it is VERY touchy. If you just blink the trailer will be off the driveway. I have been told different things by different people. My one driver who is a retired truck driver said there is no shame in pulling forward to correct. I have another buddy who claims it is an act of shame...lol. Joe
and not afraid to explain the costs and why. Well done video
Thanks DDF. Always something to spend money on. I would rather it be just for wood but that will never happen! Joe
We pull an RV and the community indicates with reduced travel, etc. it is still best to replace the tire(s) at the 5 year of age point.
They seem to get dry rotted at least they did on my camper. When they sit for a long time the tires facing south get too much sun.
Hi Joe. I own and have towed several trailers for over 30 years. Very seldom will you (or should you) run trailer tires until the tread is worn down. A good rule of thumb is to replace them every 5 years. I replace all of mine on that schedule, and I also rotate side to side (on 2-wheel trailers) and do a 4-wheel rotation on my tandem axle every 5,000 miles. Learn to read the code on the sidewall so you know when your tires were manufactured also. When you buy 4 trailer tires, they may not all be the same age.
Good advice Big. Thanks. I do rotate the trailer tires. They are due prob around Jan. Joe
Some states there is a law that you need to have a spare. If you don't and have a flat on the road you can get a citation. Most likely you will if its a business operation.
I have not heard that about Ohio Scott. Ohio seems to be more lax than other states. For instance my truck does not require DOT classification, inspection etc. All I have are commercial plates. Joe
Hi Joe, I haul produce in bins for the local ag community. My price of peace on this job is new ratchet straps every other year. I had one snap at a seam last year and I almost dumped 2 bins of melons. So, off to the trailer store in Lancaster for the good straps. Makes me feel safe. My competitors think I'm nuts, but ...... maybe I am...... thats ok. Thank you, and good luck to your daughter in college.
Thanks for sharing Bill. I am grateful for your kind comments too. I watch videos of the hot shot truckers and straps are a huge part of safe hauling! Joe
Dual axle trailer pretty easy to back up. especially when you have next to no blind spots and dont have to use mirrors only😁
This trailer is pretty easy but it is also very touchy. If you think wrong it will be in the grass quick. Joe
good video joe
Spend on what is needed, on good quality.
Great story, sometimes the best advice comes and what we do with it could be a huge help! Also should remind us to try to give others the best advice without beating it into them! There turn to figure rest out!
Good post Mike. I think I avoid any talk that sounds like "This is the only way to do it." Firewood has so many markets and different ways to do things that I would never steer anyone into one particular area. I just want to share what has worked and what hasn't for me. Joe
That front right wheel is missing a lug nut! You can see it clearly at 10.02
Good catch Bill! And also thanks for reminding me LOL. Joe
priceless =)
You got that right! Priceless! Joe
Good luck to your daughter in school. She's a great camera handler. Yes, I like handling firewood. I just cut it for myself, chainsaw and axe.
Thanks Emily! :)
She reads all the comments. Thanks for your kind consideration. Joe
I like the new shrits nice chat with you yesterday
It was a pleasure speaking with you. I will send you an email when your shirt is on the way. Joe
Hi Joe, you do surprise me. Out of all the channels I watch (firewood) you have the best , no nonsense, range of kit! I would never have thought you frugal. Anyways, I certainly hope that your whole enterprise is successful. I have never been a 'saver,' or been sensible enough to invest like I could have, but I have always tried to buy the best kit.....including tyres. Good luck Len (UK).
Thanks for the kind words Len. It is great to hear from you from the UK. Please subscribe if you haven't yet. I'd love to hear from you again. Joe