No problem my friend...that statement really means a lot to me...after hearing for the 1st time it took awhile for it to sink in and make sense. But its so true! Thanks for watching.
Listen here sir, those of us that live in the far north have to heat our homes so we don't freeze to death. What do you suggest we do? Option 1 might be to pay $500 a month to heat with liquid propane for 6 months. Option 2 might be to buy firewood and heat with a wood stove for $500 for the entire winter. If you can't afford option 1 then what choice do you have in rural areas? I'm guessing it's not freezing cold where you live..... Or you have better options. Those who are actually ruining the earth are doing so by hoarding the fuel they pump from the earth from under our homes. They'll take the natural gas from under my land but they won't lay pipes to my house so I can buy it back and burn it. By the way, we wouldn't have this carbon footprint issue if not for overpopulation. People are pissing in the gene pool and this is the result. Your blame is misplaced. Better take another look.
I have been making firewood for my own use for over 12 years now and i love it. Still splitting by hand (Fiskars X27) approx 2-3 cords per year. Keeps me fit and outside enjoying nature and fresh air. greetings from 49 year old in Germany
Agreed! I added the video to my favorites, my "Watch Later" playlist, liked the video, and subscribed the second I heard him say that! Just in hopes that I come back one day once I have forgotten that quote and can stumble upon it again. Words from a very wise firewood salesman ;)
I had a friend in high school that started a firewood business. It was during massive home building and deforestation, he was paid $100 a dump truck load to take them!!!
I am approaching the first year anniversary of my firewood business. It's a lot like your story with perchance networking encounters and some good opportunities. I started just buying wood for myself and ended up at over 100 cords sold this year.
I started selling firewood about 14 years ago then I wanted to move into mobile firewood processing not 1 person said I would make any money doing that. So I bought a processor anyways 2nd year into this was so busy it was almost a full time job I guess when people found out they could get there tri axle load of firewood done in 4 hours was the way to go. Firewood makes me around 50.000 a year glad I did not take the advice of my coworkers am off some place every weekend doing wood some place and made lots of new friends that's the best part new friends
How you doin you said you have been in the business for 14 years iv been doing it for a couple years nyself and iv got a couple saws a splitter and a dump ton truck ok so heres my question how much dose a full cord of dry oak locust hickory hard woods go for in your area in the middle of the firewood season im trying to get a country wide range of what to charge i think i msy have been screwing myself thanks
Yep I got the firewood bug myself. What's awesome is eventually you'll make more money in firewood on CZcams than you will selling it. The actual selling of the wood will be a side bonus. I think that's awesome, love this platform and it's ability to support people who keep at it. Congrats on growing your business and CZcams channel.
Thanks, appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. Always great to hear from others around the world and being able to share in something as simple as firewood. 😀👍
What is your main source of firewood in Germany? I live in Northern Ontario Canada and we have Maple,Oak,and Birch, mainly but most people prefer To burn seasoned Maple and then Oak and Birch as a last option but to me it's all good when its dried properly!! I have been burning firewood all my life and selling it off and on for years as l logged so I accumulated lots of firewood at the same time!!
Del Bovingdon In the last decades our forestry made some mistakes by forcing for spruce plantations. Do today we have a lot of spruce. But now they changed their policy by coming back to our original forest cultur which is mainly beech, larch, lime, ash and oak. Generaly i prefer beech over all. But oak is fine too. In my area we have a lot of robinia, wich is nice to burn and does not rotten even if it is for years on the ground, like oak.
Hi @No Buddy, ich komme auch aus Deutschland und würde gerne Erfahrung sammeln in der Holzverarbeitung zum Brennholz. Kommst du zufällig aus der Ecke NRW und hast Bock dich auszutauschen? Freu mich auf den Kontakt :-)
I have sold it some years and some years I don't it is hard work but it does become part of your life I find it theriputic keep the videos and good vibes going !!!
Get up earlier , stay longer , fail , fail again , but never quit , great wisdom my friend , you’re an awesome man , Thankyou for sharing , I’m watching every video I can find on firewood because I’m going to start selling it , i enjoy working in wood so this should have a good outcome, God’s Blessings your way
Thanks for watching and for the comment...appreciate it. Good luck with the start to selling. There's lots of good videos out there and the Back 40 Community is full of awesome people full of knowledge. A good time to chat with some of them is on Friday night live streams...hope to see you around the comments or on the live stream. 👍 😀 🍻
Another thing you are accomplishing is teaching the little boss man how to go out and work hard, how to be an entrepreneur, how to make things happen, and how to think outside the box. I promise you he will always remember being out in the woods with you making firewood and will tell his kids and grandkids about it. All of that stuff is so much more than the money. Congratulations on one year, hope there are many more.
So glad I found you. Im 58 and just started my own firewood operation/hobby. Im addicted to hardwork and being outside. I have access to many, many years of Eucalyptus. My yard is filling up with rounds ready to split. I have been driving myself nuts on what model of wood splitter to invest in, it is an investment. I would love an Eastenmade, but at 14k its not in my start up budget. Second choice is Ruggedmade 37 Ton. Im really, really excited about this. I have the land and the wood and wood sells fast around here in the winter months. Best of luck to you, I love your work ethic. I know my higher power has put me right here right now. I don't stress on tomorrow, today is awesome enough.
Hello and welcome to the channel and the Back 40 wood hound community. Always enjoy hearing from others who share in the passion of working with firewood....and yes I do say passion....lol. Working at something you don't love is stress, working at something you do is passion. I split a LOT of wood for personal use and also a little for selling, that's why I wanted something to last many years and handle it all....I went with the Wolfe Ridge splitter and so glad I did. Thanks again for the comment and for watching...hope to see you around the comments again. Feel free to head over to my website and add yourself to the Wood Hound Map of the World. It's a map showing where those in the community and who follow the channel are from. You can fill out the form with just general area (city, state) don't need exact address - thanks. Enjoy.... Cheers.
those are the same ones I have been looking at, you are so right when it comes to eastenmade being so expensive. I have a troy build 27-ton splitter. I am going to buy the ruggedmade soon, a great splitter. Best of luck to you.
You are right about the fact that once you get into cutting firewood, it is hard to stop. I love being out in the woods, cutting and splitting. I am 67 now and have 2 bad knees and can't cut like I used to. I started in 1981 and like you was looking for a way to make some extra money to pay for my equipment so that heating my home with wood wasn't costing me any money out of pocket. In my 30's and 40's I sold a 8 ft. bed International pickup load with side boards almost every day. Filled to the top it would almost hold a cord. Then I sat along side the road in a tourist and sold seven pickup loads every weekend for many years. I have 45 acres of forest and used to take care of another 400 acres of forest, so I have never had to cut a live tree. Last year we had a lot of trees go down in a wind storm, mostly pignut hickory that uprooted and I put up 30 cords. I am sitting on about 70 cords right now under a shelter house and I burn and sell about 10-12 cords a year. I cannot cut enough to take care of myself, by myself any longer and have to hire helpers to get the wood worked up. Because of the way I have treated my body over the years, it is pretty much worn out, but I still love to be in the woods. I try to cut one John Deere Gator load a day, that is about all I can do. It is about half a big truck load.
Yes indeed fellow Wood Hound firewood is fun to do, but hard on the body. The key is to just go at the pace you can. My mom and day still go out and split and they do the same thing, a Gator load a day is the goal. Anymore they just save for the next day or when they get to it. Thanks for checking out the video and channel....hope to see ya around the Back 40 community, always great having feedback from those with many more years of experience than me.
I started 13 yrs ago with a pick up truck. I now have 2 6 wheeler dump trucks a firewood processor and a skid steer. I wanted to give up so many times but I can't walk away from it with all the hard work I've put into from nothing. Keep going bud. A firewood guy always has cash in his pocket.
My neighbor had a decent sized poplar tree that fell into another tree in his yard. He said I could cut it down and chop it up into firewood. So far I have it all chopped and split. I plan to stack it and season it for about a year. Whatever I don't use I plan to sell on craigslist. I see dead trees all the time that people are more than happy to have someone haul away. If you're willing to do the work, there's a lot of money to be made. I don't understand why more people don't do it if even just for side money.
Hey Dan, I will be rolling (yes, it is on wheels) my firewood stand to the end of the driveway tonight. I don’t have a tractor. Like you, I won’t be delivering any firewood (no truck). We have 3 acres of woods and we can’t possibly burn all of the wood that comes down every year, so we are going to try to sell some of it. We bought a log splitter this past Spring and we have about 4 cords split and seasoned. Watch us on Adventures at Home in the coming days/weeks for updates. The YT Channel is new also. We are new to cutting and splitting firewood and we really enjoy it!
I've been cutting my own wood for 6 years now. I just sold a bunch of firewoood last year for the first time. It makes cutting, splitting, and stacking a lot more fun when you attach some $$ to it. I used last years money to upgrade my saws. I now have a MS261 CM and 562 XP... both are rippers.
Pay close attention to customers needs. -For example, my stove feeds from the end. Crooked twisted wood, or poorly trimmed limbs that hang up while feeding a hot stove or on a windy day are angering. And dangerous. Nothing like having to pull a burning log out because it gets hung up on the way in. Yet, that same wood will fit in a fireplace or front feeding stove just fine. -My knucklehead neighbor splits his kindling on his garage cement floor. I can hear him doing it through my pillow. Someone like that could use a splitting round. Then again, I gave my neighbor one years ago and he split and burned it. (Now I just give him a hard time). It will cost you nothing to not split a round and include it in a load. Simply ask if they'd like one next time you deliver. They'll call you back. -An armful of good dry kindling, wrapped with twine, enough to start a few fires, to the right customer, or to make up for a settled issue, will ensure repeat business. -Don't advertise wood for one price, then quote $50 more when potential customers call. Price, species of wood, load size, delivery charges, stacking charge, cut length etc should be stated before delivery. Then stick to it. There is nothing wrong with charging more for extras or more in dead of winter, as long as you're up front about it. -Tweekers can cut and sell wood faster and cheaper than you, and undercut your business to make a fast buck. But they tend to sell short loads of irregular cut wood of poor quality, are always in a hurry and will run over a customer's dog or kid toys, smash something while unloading, or come back later to steal anything not tied down, etc. Their wood cutting career will be likely be cut short by getting arrested. They are a short term nuisance that solves itself, so never try to compete with them. -Word of mouth sales make up the majority of your business. Neighbors ask neighbors where they got their load of wood. They also ask about a bad load so they can snicker to their wives later. Either way, your name will be mentioned. Staple a business card or 2 on the end of a few pieces of delivered wood. If stacked, locate it dead center. 10 seconds and 10 cents. If you get lucky, a tweeker competitor will copy this idea, thus leaving his name and number at the scene of a future crime. -Never wash your wood truck! It will break down the next day.
"Never wash your wood truck! It will break down the next day." LOL, this was the best line in all your advice, and so true! Thanks for your tips. My old guy who used to deliver would include a box of kindling along with the delivery. I would help him unload and stack at my house, chatting and enjoying his stories. Great guy, I truly miss him...
I love cutting and splitting wood for my home use. I have a lot of wood.Many people ask if I will give them some or sell them some.The answer is always NO...Processing wood is hard work. Tools and parts cost time and cash.I give a neighbour some as he helps with the work. It's strange. People see you have a big stack and think it comes for free........
You sound like me. I was a Landscaper by Trade and managed to on average get 3 or 4 cords of premium wood per year. Neighbors just assumed it was for them. Never was, but every year they'd ask for some. No matter where I lived the neighbors wanted FREE Firewood. Might add they never got it. Think they thought it was free because they saw me loading the truck to give some away to family and repeat great customers. Scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. But no freebies except to mom and dad.
@@victoreous626 Yes.....when it's something you make/grow yourself, people assume you'll gift it. They just don't understand the hard work that goes in. It's often way more than the $ per hour you can get purchasing stuff. I have the same with growing food. People think you'll give it away. We used to get food scraps for the chickens from neighbours but they assumed a tiny container full of lettuce leaves equalled a box of eggs and couldn't understand how much feed goes into egg production (that's why we give them grain over lettuce scraps....you'd need a truckload of lettuce to equal a days worth of grain)
You know when you're talking to a Liberal They never realize the work and think they should get everything for free because some how in their mind it just magically happened! I never understand why a hard working person would ever vote for a Democrat who never places a value on work and risk!
On the opposite end, there's the people that think they're helping you by offering you free wood or even dumping it on your property because you're in the wood business - cutting boards, 2x4s, skids, pressure-treated deck boards, cabinetry, branch ends (basically twigs), Manitoba maple, etc. They cant tell the difference between a nice organic firewood stack and curbside waste for pickup
I don't sell firewood but i love processing my own firewood for my own personal use. It's hard work but in the end, it's all worth it. I love kicking back by the fire and saving electricity. Good luck with your business.
@@jetah50 I live in South Texas. Our winters are very slim. I just try to avoid turning our heater on. So far, my heater as remained off all winter. Where I live is no comparison to winters up north.
Well said, never let anyone drag you down with their negativity, faithward bound ahead ! Hard work, hard work, hard work, I can relate as I’ve started my own business and it’s 24/7/365 . I watched this because I have outdoor boiler and heat my home with it and use 5 cords a year and I thought that was a lot so I can appreciate your story. Don’t pay any attention to the trolls that give thumbs down.
Thank you....appreciate the comment and you watching. How many months do you run your boiler? I'm working o a video for an upcoming release talking about if my boiler has paid for itself yet. Getting firewood for it does require a lot of work, but to me its much more satisfying than just turning up the thermostat dial and sending $ to the utility company....lol Again thanks for watching...hope to see you in the comments again with the rest of the Back 40 Wood Hounds. 😀👍
I run my boiler 5 months a year, approximately. I go thru about 5 cords of wood and yes, that is a lot of work getting that wood, I do buy most of it being I work full time. My future plans are to gather firewood for free as I live on 18 acres of land, that’s when I think it will start to pay off this investment I have made in an outdoor boiler. The real reward is being able to put thermostat on say 72 or 73 degrees instead of the 65 degrees when running regular furnace which I was running off of propane. NOOO comparison, I like being comfortable if I’m gonna pay the high bill of heating, love the boiler. I’m in my third year of ownership on boiler and it’s great, oh, I also heat my water with boiler, that’s a +.
I've sold wood for 9 years. Started with a maul eventually got a single wedge splitter. It's time to upgrade. I am a disabled veteran and things are not as easy as they used to be.
you might be "classified " as "disabled" , but to me you are not as able as you used to be . others wished they had the ability to work with firewood like you . keep going .
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I aggre ..I tried selling.. But by the time you invest on knocking the tree on your chainsaws and blades and all labor to split and deliveryour wins are only15%
@ by selling in smaller quantities he makes larger margins. Probably a good idea to not try to compete with others producing firewood if he's a small operation. The guys who run large machines with conveyor belts that automatically cuts/splits and creates an enormous pile can produce so much more wood per hour that a 15%-25% profit margin becomes worthwhile
every time I say I quit I wind up getting another 15-20 cords and more equipment and every time I say I will have a bunch of wood I get nothing after 10 years worth of firewood I can say I won't stop until I die weather I like it or not I am addicted to firewood for better or worse
This has been one of the best videos you've ever made and very inspirational. I was in the process of starting my firewood business last july when I became extremely sick and was diagnosed with lymphoma. I've been watching you, jpf, and outdoors with the Morgans all the way through my chemo treatments and have 1 to go. I am buying a powersplit wood processor and trying to find a deal on a decent used dump truck. I had a dump truck in the past and absolutely loved it. So keep up the great work each and every one of you. Can't wait for tonight's live feed and hope you throw a couple back, and always nice to see your family aswell. I'm stuck here in chemo till Monday.
@NH-Hill Billy I appreciate it, it means a lot. When I get my new powersplit I'll post an announcement so the back40 woood hounds can see it. It's a little different from a regular splitter and hopefully will be a little easier on my back. Check out their videos some time they're pretty neat. I appreciate all the support from you and the rest of the group and hope you stay well also. Major health problems are a drag but at least it looks like I'm gonna beat it. Have a great day.
good video, good comments....nice splitter and that promotional backside shot is killer....did it for years then moved on to construction...two points to note.... excellence in insulating eliminates the need for woodburning...anywhere....continually finding and maintaining biologic balance is the key to all longevity.....you tube is a great format for both...impressed with your simple direct video......inspiring a 72 year old.....thank you
Hello this is jinki from korea. I try to firewood biz same as you 1y ago. Sometimes I would get some information, ideas from this channel. Thanks. Good luck!
Thanks for the inspiration. I have no aspirations to make a fortune but would like to take my hobby/exercise regimen to the next step so again thank you.
I like the way you have your setup. Adding trucks and people trying to outdo the competition takes the joy out of it. I want to get trees from the city forestry’s service and fallen trees and make stuff and sell firewood without delivering hassle too
Nice...glad I'm not the only one who can see 'getting bigger' doesn't always mean 'better'...lol....you are correct in that it would take the joy out of it. Thanks for watching and the comment...appreciate it.
Your attitude is so correct. More people need to live like you. I have a nephew who is 28 and plays video games all day and when he isn't doing that he is binge watching Netflix or some other provider. When I ask him to help me cut firewood, all I get is a dirty look and a complaint. He lives for free with me. Too bad I couldn't trade him in for a different nephew.
I have never sold wood, but burned it the first 40 years of my life and totally agree its a ton of work. I think you made a good choice starting your channel, and i hope you have nothing but success.
Great video! I truly enjoyed this. We are a forestry contractor in the Black Hills of South Dakota and what you just described is how we did it also. You are so right when you say there is never enough wood.
Hey Tim...thanks for watching and the comment. I really enjoy hearing from those of us with the same interests and how something as simple as firewood can be a shared interest/passion for so many of us. Great to hear from you, thanks again.
Just purchased my compact splitter from Chris at Wolfe ridge waiting for them to build it I can’t wait I’m running my roadside stand and I split about 30 hours a week my wife and I we can’t wait love your video very inspirational I feel the same way you do about selling firewood it’s in my blood too!
Nice....congrats on getting a Wolfe Ridge...you'll love it! Great machine. Great to hear not only from a fellow wood hound but also one running a roadside stand....a great way to move wood! Thanks for the comment and welcome to the Back 40 Channel and Community....glad you're here!!
i also sell firewood next to my regular job, i realy like it. i am doing it for 7 years right now and I am 26 now. the love of firewood is the difference in every log to split.
My hobby turned into a business. I sold 50+ cords a year and I replaced that 50 cords every year. I did this full and part time between jobs. Buy accessories on sale and clearance. Bars and chains. On my 100 cc saws I use 404” chain, longer tooth, lasts longer. Happiness is when I shut off the saw, sit on a stump and hear the snow hit the ground, that was my workplace.
Just came across this video on your channel which I’ve been watching. And amazing what you said about getting into the firewood business, your born with it. It’s in your blood. Great video 🇨🇦
Great video , i bought a used , very slow , splitter , I have chain saws , I’m going to ease into the firewood business & hopefully make a go at it. Im currently working as a machinist but possibly retire in 2-3 years so we’ll c what happens, Thankyou for sharing your experiences , this video is very helpful , God Bless
Processing logs into firewood is always hard work. And dangerous, and messy. It takes a toll on your back, whether it's constantly flipping a heavy half log back to position on a horizontal splitter, or stacking. Many logs can't or shouldn't be processed. Storage is as you show, off the ground and covered. Prices are very competitive, and sales can be lost based on price alone. Firewood is the most labor intensive and least profitable part of my tree business. Scam dealers are everywhere. But I still make it, sell it, and use a lot of it myself. It is the easiest business to start, and one of the hardest to master. For you, there is wisdom in keeping it small and manageable. I enjoyed your video, and your great attitude.
Hey man thanks for the great video, this is my second year into doing this on the side for extra income and your advice is top notch👍 I’m 59 years old and have had a total hip replacement but in spite of that I challenge most people to outwork me when it comes to firewood👍 yes you are right bro it’s either in your blood or it’s not. Keep up the videos because other people like me are watching. My other favorites are wood heat Wednesday and Joes premium firewood, I appreciate all of you guys and am eager to learn from all of you👍
Thanks...always a pleasure hearing from fellow wood hounds out there. Great to hear you're expanding operations and yes, never enough...lol...always need more. Hahaha. Thanks again for watching and for the comment. - Stay safe, have fun, be cool.
Love making wood! Made a lot...from Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, to Alaska last Sumer. I've been selling out of my yard for the last two years...sold out last year, and VERY LITTLE left now. I have not done recreational selling but I am going to start this spring. Nice to hear your story, I love it... Bud Voices of Peace music
Good for you mate. You're a great example of a hard working man. As you said you cut wood for your parents. I cut wood for little old ladies, you spend more time in the bush and get fitter and happier.
Same as my friend,, I do fire wood just for the winter months when ground work is slow,,, and now iam buying in,, never ever have u enough,,, luv it, 10yrs down the Rd and still going strong,,, mind u a finger off and 2 ends sewn back on so be careful, don't rush, and make money,,, and most of all, enjoy. 👍
Thanks for sharing I'm a 52 year old gent that's seeking the off grid life I have always had firewood in my mind as a way to supplement my income. I like the idea of hard honest work with the benefit of the physical fitness as well as the the solitude of just plugging away. thanks for sharing your story.
I am goin on 70 years of age. Got an outside wood burner and an indoor fireplace. No market for fire wood where we live. But do still enjoy finding and cutting good wood. Like your channel keep up the good work ethic.
Thanks Tom...I'm right there with ya, even if I didn't sell I'd probably not change much of what I do as far as gathering up firewood...lol...hard to explain to those that don't do it, there's just something about it isn't there. Thanks again for watching my friend.
I started sailing farwood 30 years ago it's escalated into something big log 4 a living and I have advantage all that firewood and I also sale it for recreational as well it's been a challenge all these years but I'm still doing it wide open good luck buddy and the best to you and your family God bless you keep that sawdust to flying Never Back Down thank you that's why we do it here Eastern Tennessee
Thanks...yeah its crazy how a 'side hobby' can grow. I could easily see how each year things just become a bigger operation. Glad to hear you're still going strong and the sawdust is still flying. Thanks for the comment and for watching.
:)...You're an inspiration...I'm semi retired after owning a contracting company for over 3 decades...Watching your video, you brought me back to why I ever went into business...I used to have 17 men working for me, 12K plus payroll a week at the peak Mid 2000's...The thing that ruined it is too many guys got out of the business or died and the young people seem to not be interested in hard work...At 60, I'm back to the basics and on my own...I wish I had the energy I had when I started...:)... Thanks for the inspiration!
Destination Addiction. I have that. I do enjoy what I have but, I always have a project in front of me that I am working for and think, once I finish the project, I'll be happier or more satisfied. It keeps me moving.
Way to go Dan, one will never be a failure if they work hard at what they love doing. Thanks for the advice, as my son and I are just starting out in the firewood biz. We have been gathering the logs since November to be able to start selling in the spring. Lots of bucking and splitting ahead of us I hope! Again, Congratulation one the 1 year mark.
Congrats! It's great that there are so many different ways to get firewood done. I bought a single wedge splitter instead and spent the rest of the money on a dump trailer. I do lots of my splitting with an 8lb maul. Glad you found your market and good luck in year2!
Awesome channel! I just found it and subscribed. It was fun to hear your story. Congrats on growing your side hustle and making it work. I recently started my own business. I believe that good things follow your positivity and motivation as well as if you are always talking about your firewood business of course you are going to grow it in ways you never expected. If you weren't excited about the business you wouldn't talk about it and you never would have found your wood source. Keep up the hard work!
We heat with wood. Burning 25 Full cord a yr... This guy is spot on about drive.. There must be some enjoyment out of the wood heating experience also. Great advice ! Cheers sir.. You are spot on for advice and attitude...
Thank you for that comment....appreciate it and you watching. You are correct, if you don't get enjoyment out of it or anything, might not be worth doing.
I know what your talking about. I've always cut about 8 cord a year. Last 3 years I've been selling it. 10 cord for farm and 25 to sell every year. Cut and split by hand. Work... Sweat... Bugs... Heat... Cold... Carrying logs to trailer! Phew.... I start in March and end in November. Every year I say I'm not doing it again and then I do. Lol
Not the usual video but great and I'm sure you realize what you are doing for your son. The greatest thing you can do for your children is teach them the value of a dollar, and work is good for you.
No problem my friend...1st time I heard it I had to think about it for a bit before it really sunk in and made sense...but it's so true and unfortunately so many suffer from it.
Good video! Just starting out and like videos that have thoughts to share. We all learn as we go but sometime we need someone like you to point us in the right direction. Stay safe and keep "Doing Stuff"
Awesome dude!! I got something similar going right now and we’ll see if it picks up but it’s good to see your business model and go from there. As Thomas Jefferson said; “ I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more of it I have.” stay up man!!
"Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are"
I needed to hear that, thanks man :)
No problem my friend...that statement really means a lot to me...after hearing for the 1st time it took awhile for it to sink in and make sense. But its so true!
Thanks for watching.
Best quote ever reminds me of a saying that goes something like Never give up todays happiness in the persuit of more
Who are the people giving the thumbs down? Jealousy is ugly. Good on you mate.
Well like the old saying goes....you can't please everyone. lol
Thanks for watching and the comment....really appreciate it my friend.
They're probably modern day tree huggers.
@@Back40Firewood You know you're doing well when people start to hate on what you're doing.
@@R168Y Absolutely. Couldn't agree more. In absolutely every business type. Love from Scotland, x
Listen here sir, those of us that live in the far north have to heat our homes so we don't freeze to death. What do you suggest we do? Option 1 might be to pay $500 a month to heat with liquid propane for 6 months. Option 2 might be to buy firewood and heat with a wood stove for $500 for the entire winter. If you can't afford option 1 then what choice do you have in rural areas?
I'm guessing it's not freezing cold where you live..... Or you have better options. Those who are actually ruining the earth are doing so by hoarding the fuel they pump from the earth from under our homes. They'll take the natural gas from under my land but they won't lay pipes to my house so I can buy it back and burn it.
By the way, we wouldn't have this carbon footprint issue if not for overpopulation. People are pissing in the gene pool and this is the result. Your blame is misplaced. Better take another look.
I have been making firewood for my own use for over 12 years now and i love it. Still splitting by hand (Fiskars X27) approx 2-3 cords per year. Keeps me fit and outside enjoying nature and fresh air. greetings from 49 year old in Germany
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I was stationed in wurtzburgh 1979-80
a person never fails at anything , until he stops doing it .
Great feedback, so true...thanks!
"Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are" .... pretty deep
Agreed! I added the video to my favorites, my "Watch Later" playlist, liked the video, and subscribed the second I heard him say that! Just in hopes that I come back one day once I have forgotten that quote and can stumble upon it again. Words from a very wise firewood salesman ;)
Thanks for the words of wisdom. Hope the business is going well. From North Wales, UK.
We started East Nashville Firewood Delivery in 2019 and have been largely inspired by your channel since then! Thank you
That's great to hear...congrats on the business! Appreciate the comment!
I had a friend in high school that started a firewood business. It was during massive home building and deforestation, he was paid $100 a dump truck load to take them!!!
Never quit full play. Admire the drive and hard work. Over 2 years your at it now congrats
Dan you are so right!
It’s in your blood!
Iam 56 now been doing firewood since I was 15
Love it more everyday!!
I am approaching the first year anniversary of my firewood business. It's a lot like your story with perchance networking encounters and some good opportunities. I started just buying wood for myself and ended up at over 100 cords sold this year.
I started selling firewood about 14 years ago then I wanted to move into mobile firewood processing not 1 person said I would make any money doing that. So I bought a processor anyways 2nd year into this was so busy it was almost a full time job I guess when people found out they could get there tri axle load of firewood done in 4 hours was the way to go. Firewood makes me around 50.000 a year glad I did not take the advice of my coworkers am off some place every weekend doing wood some place and made lots of new friends that's the best part new friends
How you doin you said you have been in the business for 14 years iv been doing it for a couple years nyself and iv got a couple saws a splitter and a dump ton truck ok so heres my question how much dose a full cord of dry oak locust hickory hard woods go for in your area in the middle of the firewood season im trying to get a country wide range of what to charge i think i msy have been screwing myself thanks
You know what man, I've been really wanting to get into the business but was hesitant until I saw this comment, thanks for sharing
Daniel in N.J. you can get $250. / cord. During mid winter when everyone else is out of wood.
Yep I got the firewood bug myself. What's awesome is eventually you'll make more money in firewood on CZcams than you will selling it. The actual selling of the wood will be a side bonus. I think that's awesome, love this platform and it's ability to support people who keep at it. Congrats on growing your business and CZcams channel.
I came for the firewood info and stayed for the philosophy... well done you!
Im doing firewood for years now in germany.
I love it! And i love to see your passion with this hard work.
Keep on going. 👍🏻
Thanks, appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. Always great to hear from others around the world and being able to share in something as simple as firewood. 😀👍
What is your main source of firewood in Germany? I live in Northern Ontario Canada and we have Maple,Oak,and Birch, mainly but most people prefer To burn seasoned Maple and then Oak and Birch as a last option but to me it's all good when its dried properly!! I have been burning firewood all my life and selling it off and on for years as l logged so I accumulated lots of firewood at the same time!!
Del Bovingdon
In the last decades our forestry made some mistakes by forcing for spruce plantations. Do today we have a lot of spruce. But now they changed their policy by coming back to our original forest cultur which is mainly beech, larch, lime, ash and oak.
Generaly i prefer beech over all. But oak is fine too.
In my area we have a lot of robinia, wich is nice to burn and does not rotten even if it is for years on the ground, like oak.
Hi @No Buddy, ich komme auch aus Deutschland und würde gerne Erfahrung sammeln in der Holzverarbeitung zum Brennholz. Kommst du zufällig aus der Ecke NRW und hast Bock dich auszutauschen? Freu mich auf den Kontakt :-)
I have sold it some years and some years I don't it is hard work but it does become part of your life I find it theriputic keep the videos and good vibes going !!!
Thanks...good & positive vibes will keep on coming my friend, that's for sure. Thanks for watching and for the comment...appreciate it.
Get up earlier , stay longer , fail , fail again , but never quit , great wisdom my friend , you’re an awesome man , Thankyou for sharing , I’m watching every video I can find on firewood because I’m going to start selling it , i enjoy working in wood so this should have a good outcome, God’s Blessings your way
Thanks for watching and for the comment...appreciate it. Good luck with the start to selling. There's lots of good videos out there and the Back 40 Community is full of awesome people full of knowledge. A good time to chat with some of them is on Friday night live streams...hope to see you around the comments or on the live stream. 👍 😀 🍻
Another thing you are accomplishing is teaching the little boss man how to go out and work hard, how to be an entrepreneur, how to make things happen, and how to think outside the box. I promise you he will always remember being out in the woods with you making firewood and will tell his kids and grandkids about it. All of that stuff is so much more than the money. Congratulations on one year, hope there are many more.
Thanks Jason....well said and so true. 👍
So glad I found you. Im 58 and just started my own firewood operation/hobby. Im addicted to hardwork and being outside. I have access to many, many years of Eucalyptus. My yard is filling up with rounds ready to split. I have been driving myself nuts on what model of wood splitter to invest in, it is an investment. I would love an Eastenmade, but at 14k its not in my start up budget. Second choice is Ruggedmade 37 Ton. Im really, really excited about this. I have the land and the wood and wood sells fast around here in the winter months. Best of luck to you, I love your work ethic. I know my higher power has put me right here right now. I don't stress on tomorrow, today is awesome enough.
Hello and welcome to the channel and the Back 40 wood hound community. Always enjoy hearing from others who share in the passion of working with firewood....and yes I do say passion....lol. Working at something you don't love is stress, working at something you do is passion.
I split a LOT of wood for personal use and also a little for selling, that's why I wanted something to last many years and handle it all....I went with the Wolfe Ridge splitter and so glad I did.
Thanks again for the comment and for watching...hope to see you around the comments again. Feel free to head over to my website and add yourself to the Wood Hound Map of the World. It's a map showing where those in the community and who follow the channel are from. You can fill out the form with just general area (city, state) don't need exact address - thanks.
Enjoy....
Cheers.
those are the same ones I have been looking at, you are so right when it comes to eastenmade being so expensive. I have a troy build 27-ton splitter. I am going to buy the ruggedmade soon, a great splitter. Best of luck to you.
You are right about the fact that once you get into cutting firewood, it is hard to stop. I love being out in the woods, cutting and splitting. I am 67 now and have 2 bad knees and can't cut like I used to. I started in 1981 and like you was looking for a way to make some extra money to pay for my equipment so that heating my home with wood wasn't costing me any money out of pocket. In my 30's and 40's I sold a 8 ft. bed International pickup load with side boards almost every day. Filled to the top it would almost hold a cord. Then I sat along side the road in a tourist and sold seven pickup loads every weekend for many years. I have 45 acres of forest and used to take care of another 400 acres of forest, so I have never had to cut a live tree. Last year we had a lot of trees go down in a wind storm, mostly pignut hickory that uprooted and I put up 30 cords. I am sitting on about 70 cords right now under a shelter house and I burn and sell about 10-12 cords a year. I cannot cut enough to take care of myself, by myself any longer and have to hire helpers to get the wood worked up. Because of the way I have treated my body over the years, it is pretty much worn out, but I still love to be in the woods. I try to cut one John Deere Gator load a day, that is about all I can do. It is about half a big truck load.
Yes indeed fellow Wood Hound firewood is fun to do, but hard on the body. The key is to just go at the pace you can. My mom and day still go out and split and they do the same thing, a Gator load a day is the goal. Anymore they just save for the next day or when they get to it.
Thanks for checking out the video and channel....hope to see ya around the Back 40 community, always great having feedback from those with many more years of experience than me.
I started 13 yrs ago with a pick up truck. I now have 2 6 wheeler dump trucks a firewood processor and a skid steer. I wanted to give up so many times but I can't walk away from it with all the hard work I've put into from nothing. Keep going bud. A firewood guy always has cash in his pocket.
Awesome news. You are living life your way.
My neighbor had a decent sized poplar tree that fell into another tree in his yard. He said I could cut it down and chop it up into firewood. So far I have it all chopped and split. I plan to stack it and season it for about a year. Whatever I don't use I plan to sell on craigslist.
I see dead trees all the time that people are more than happy to have someone haul away. If you're willing to do the work, there's a lot of money to be made. I don't understand why more people don't do it if even just for side money.
Hey Dan,
I will be rolling (yes, it is on wheels) my firewood stand to the end of the driveway tonight. I don’t have a tractor. Like you, I won’t be delivering any firewood (no truck). We have 3 acres of woods and we can’t possibly burn all of the wood that comes down every year, so we are going to try to sell some of it. We bought a log splitter this past Spring and we have about 4 cords split and seasoned. Watch us on Adventures at Home in the coming days/weeks for updates. The YT Channel is new also. We are new to cutting and splitting firewood and we really enjoy it!
Love hearing about people following their dreams and turning it into reality!
I've been cutting my own wood for 6 years now. I just sold a bunch of firewoood last year for the first time. It makes cutting, splitting, and stacking a lot more fun when you attach some $$ to it. I used last years money to upgrade my saws. I now have a MS261 CM and 562 XP... both are rippers.
Pay close attention to customers needs.
-For example, my stove feeds from the end. Crooked twisted wood, or poorly trimmed limbs that hang up while feeding a hot stove or on a windy day are angering. And dangerous. Nothing like having to pull a burning log out because it gets hung up on the way in.
Yet, that same wood will fit in a fireplace or front feeding stove just fine.
-My knucklehead neighbor splits his kindling on his garage cement floor. I can hear him doing it through my pillow. Someone like that could use a splitting round. Then again, I gave my neighbor one years ago and he split and burned it. (Now I just give him a hard time).
It will cost you nothing to not split a round and include it in a load. Simply ask if they'd like one next time you deliver. They'll call you back.
-An armful of good dry kindling, wrapped with twine, enough to start a few fires, to the right customer, or to make up for a settled issue, will ensure repeat business.
-Don't advertise wood for one price, then quote $50 more when potential customers call. Price, species of wood, load size, delivery charges, stacking charge, cut length etc should be stated before delivery. Then stick to it. There is nothing wrong with charging more for extras or more in dead of winter, as long as you're up front about it.
-Tweekers can cut and sell wood faster and cheaper than you, and undercut your business to make a fast buck. But they
tend to sell short loads of irregular cut wood of poor quality, are always in a hurry and will run over a customer's dog or kid toys, smash something while unloading, or come back later to steal anything not tied down, etc. Their wood cutting career will be likely be cut short by getting arrested. They are a short term nuisance that solves itself, so never try to compete with them.
-Word of mouth sales make up the majority of your business. Neighbors ask neighbors where they got their load of wood. They also ask about a bad load so they can snicker to their wives later. Either way, your name will be mentioned. Staple a business card or 2 on the end of a few pieces of delivered wood. If stacked, locate it dead center. 10 seconds and 10 cents. If you get lucky, a tweeker competitor will copy this idea, thus leaving his name and number at the scene of a future crime.
-Never wash your wood truck! It will break down the next day.
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"Never wash your wood truck! It will break down the next day." LOL, this was the best line in all your advice, and so true! Thanks for your tips. My old guy who used to deliver would include a box of kindling along with the delivery. I would help him unload and stack at my house, chatting and enjoying his stories. Great guy, I truly miss him...
Love that you have your son out there with you.
I love cutting and splitting wood for my home use. I have a lot of wood.Many people ask if I will give them some or sell them some.The answer is always NO...Processing wood is hard work. Tools and parts cost time and cash.I give a neighbour some as he helps with the work. It's strange. People see you have a big stack and think it comes for free........
You sound like me. I was a Landscaper by Trade and managed to on average get 3 or 4 cords of premium wood per year. Neighbors just assumed it was for them. Never was, but every year they'd ask for some. No matter where I lived the neighbors wanted FREE Firewood. Might add they never got it.
Think they thought it was free because they saw me loading the truck to give some away to family and repeat great customers. Scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. But no freebies except to mom and dad.
@@victoreous626 Yes.....when it's something you make/grow yourself, people assume you'll gift it.
They just don't understand the hard work that goes in. It's often way more than the $ per hour you can get purchasing stuff. I have the same with growing food. People think you'll give it away.
We used to get food scraps for the chickens from neighbours but they assumed a tiny container full of lettuce leaves equalled a box of eggs and couldn't understand how much feed goes into egg production (that's why we give them grain over lettuce scraps....you'd need a truckload of lettuce to equal a days worth of grain)
You know when you're talking to a Liberal They never realize the work and think they should get everything for free because some how in their mind it just magically happened! I never understand why a hard working person would ever vote for a Democrat who never places a value on work and risk!
TYPICAL HILLARY SUPPORTERS
On the opposite end, there's the people that think they're helping you by offering you free wood or even dumping it on your property because you're in the wood business - cutting boards, 2x4s, skids, pressure-treated deck boards, cabinetry, branch ends (basically twigs), Manitoba maple, etc. They cant tell the difference between a nice organic firewood stack and curbside waste for pickup
I don't sell firewood but i love processing my own firewood for my own personal use. It's hard work but in the end, it's all worth it. I love kicking back by the fire and saving electricity. Good luck with your business.
how much time do you spend splitting, stack, gathering wood that would be saved with electric/gas heat?
@@jetah50 I live in South Texas. Our winters are very slim. I just try to avoid turning our heater on. So far, my heater as remained off all winter. Where I live is no comparison to winters up north.
@@joeydeehailey ah, I had to assume the worst. I'm next door in LA so I feel the mild winters.
Well said, never let anyone drag you down with their negativity, faithward bound ahead ! Hard work, hard work, hard work, I can relate as I’ve started my own business and it’s 24/7/365 . I watched this because I have outdoor boiler and heat my home with it and use 5 cords a year and I thought that was a lot so I can appreciate your story. Don’t pay any attention to the trolls that give thumbs down.
Thank you....appreciate the comment and you watching. How many months do you run your boiler? I'm working o a video for an upcoming release talking about if my boiler has paid for itself yet. Getting firewood for it does require a lot of work, but to me its much more satisfying than just turning up the thermostat dial and sending $ to the utility company....lol
Again thanks for watching...hope to see you in the comments again with the rest of the Back 40 Wood Hounds. 😀👍
I run my boiler 5 months a year, approximately. I go thru about 5 cords of wood and yes, that is a lot of work getting that wood, I do buy most of it being I work full time. My future plans are to gather firewood for free as I live on 18 acres of land, that’s when I think it will start to pay off this investment I have made in an outdoor boiler. The real reward is being able to put thermostat on say 72 or 73 degrees instead of the 65 degrees when running regular furnace which I was running off of propane. NOOO comparison, I like being comfortable if I’m gonna pay the high bill of heating, love the boiler. I’m in my third year of ownership on boiler and it’s great, oh, I also heat my water with boiler, that’s a +.
I've sold wood for 9 years. Started with a maul eventually got a single wedge splitter. It's time to upgrade. I am a disabled veteran and things are not as easy as they used to be.
you might be "classified " as "disabled" , but to me you are not as able as you used to be . others wished they had the ability to work with firewood like you . keep going .
I aggre ..I tried selling..
But by the time you invest on knocking the tree on your chainsaws and blades and all labor to split and deliveryour wins are only15%
@ by selling in smaller quantities he makes larger margins. Probably a good idea to not try to compete with others producing firewood if he's a small operation. The guys who run large machines with conveyor belts that automatically cuts/splits and creates an enormous pile can produce so much more wood per hour that a 15%-25% profit margin becomes worthwhile
I got a splitting maul for Xmas when I was 8 years old and now splitting wood is my favorite thing to do.
Nice...that's one gift that truly kept giving for sure! 👍
I know i wasnt around your channel a year ago, but glad that i found your channel! It has helped me grow as well!
Thank you for this Motivational video people need to see this more often
The most important piece of equipment is between the ears, having this mindset will lead to success for anyone. Great stuff bud
Wonderful reflection! Congratulations on your success!
Spoken like a true hard worker ! I’ve wanted to quit selling wood many many times. We’ve sold about 10 cords on the side. IT. IS. WORK.
every time I say I quit I wind up getting another 15-20 cords and more equipment and every time I say I will have a bunch of wood I get nothing after 10 years worth of firewood I can say I won't stop until I die weather I like it or not I am addicted to firewood for better or worse
Good for you and your family - living the dream. My motto is that I'm going out used - but not rusted.
I was taught at a young age that the main thing to remember about firewood is the least amount of times you touch the wood the better.
pick up wood, process, stack to dry, burn or deliver - each log is handled a dozen times
great video I can’t wait for when wood season comes around
This has been one of the best videos you've ever made and very inspirational. I was in the process of starting my firewood business last july when I became extremely sick and was diagnosed with lymphoma. I've been watching you, jpf, and outdoors with the Morgans all the way through my chemo treatments and have 1 to go. I am buying a powersplit wood processor and trying to find a deal on a decent used dump truck.
I had a dump truck in the past and absolutely loved it. So keep up the great work each and every one of you. Can't wait for tonight's live feed and hope you throw a couple back, and always nice to see your family aswell. I'm stuck here in chemo till Monday.
@NH-Hill Billy I appreciate it, it means a lot. When I get my new powersplit I'll post an announcement so the back40 woood hounds can see it. It's a little different from a regular splitter and hopefully will be a little easier on my back. Check out their videos some time they're pretty neat. I appreciate all the support from you and the rest of the group and hope you stay well also. Major health problems are a drag but at least it looks like I'm gonna beat it.
Have a great day.
good video, good comments....nice splitter and that promotional backside shot is killer....did it for years
then moved on to construction...two points to note.... excellence in insulating eliminates the need for woodburning...anywhere....continually finding and maintaining biologic balance is the key to all longevity.....you tube is a great format for both...impressed with your simple direct video......inspiring a 72 year old.....thank you
Hey Dan,
Good for you in ignoring the naysayers! Congrats on the success of your business and YT Channel!
Love it brother. I can feel the gratitude and fulfillment in your speaking. So righteous, so great. Nice work. Congrats on the year.
Hello this is jinki from korea. I try to firewood biz same as you 1y ago. Sometimes I would get some information, ideas from this channel. Thanks. Good luck!
Great advice at 2:30 and you’re right it goes for everything in life. This was such a great year recap! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the inspiration. I have no aspirations to make a fortune but would like to take my hobby/exercise regimen to the next step so again thank you.
I like the way you have your setup. Adding trucks and people trying to outdo the competition takes the joy out of it. I want to get trees from the city forestry’s service and fallen trees and make stuff and sell firewood without delivering hassle too
Nice...glad I'm not the only one who can see 'getting bigger' doesn't always mean 'better'...lol....you are correct in that it would take the joy out of it.
Thanks for watching and the comment...appreciate it.
Good luck to you. Glad you found your thing.
Your attitude is so correct. More people need to live like you. I have a nephew who is 28 and plays video games all day and when he isn't doing that he is binge watching Netflix or some other provider. When I ask him to help me cut firewood, all I get is a dirty look and a complaint. He lives for free with me. Too bad I couldn't trade him in for a different nephew.
Why not kick him out?
I would kick the bum out of the house.
Very enjoyable video. You shared a load about the tree of life. Thanks for the tips
I have never sold wood, but burned it the first 40 years of my life and totally agree its a ton of work. I think you made a good choice starting your channel, and i hope you have nothing but success.
Thanks big D fan...really appreciate the support and the community of people like you.
Great video! I truly enjoyed this. We are a forestry contractor in the Black Hills of South Dakota and what you just described is how we did it also. You are so right when you say there is never enough wood.
Hey Tim...thanks for watching and the comment. I really enjoy hearing from those of us with the same interests and how something as simple as firewood can be a shared interest/passion for so many of us. Great to hear from you, thanks again.
Amen brother, hope you keep it going. Love to see the family involved too
Just purchased my compact splitter from Chris at Wolfe ridge waiting for them to build it I can’t wait I’m running my roadside stand and I split about 30 hours a week my wife and I we can’t wait love your video very inspirational I feel the same way you do about selling firewood it’s in my blood too!
Nice....congrats on getting a Wolfe Ridge...you'll love it! Great machine. Great to hear not only from a fellow wood hound but also one running a roadside stand....a great way to move wood! Thanks for the comment and welcome to the Back 40 Channel and Community....glad you're here!!
I would love to stop by and check out your hustle I pass through all the time I’m picking up my Wolfe ridge splitter next week
i also sell firewood next to my regular job, i realy like it.
i am doing it for 7 years right now and I am 26 now.
the love of firewood is the difference in every log to split.
My hobby turned into a business. I sold 50+ cords a year and I replaced that 50 cords every year. I did this full and part time between jobs. Buy accessories on sale and clearance. Bars and chains. On my 100 cc saws I use 404” chain, longer tooth, lasts longer. Happiness is when I shut off the saw, sit on a stump and hear the snow hit the ground, that was my workplace.
Just came across this video on your channel which I’ve been watching.
And amazing what you said about getting into the firewood business, your born with it. It’s in your blood.
Great video 🇨🇦
Your cool little business is going to get you in shape and trim you down, better than a gym membership!!
Great video , i bought a used , very slow , splitter , I have chain saws , I’m going to ease into the firewood business & hopefully make a go at it. Im currently working as a machinist but possibly retire in 2-3 years so we’ll c what happens, Thankyou for sharing your experiences , this video is very helpful , God Bless
Well...you sure do have a nice splitter there. All the best with your venture.
Processing logs into firewood is always hard work. And dangerous, and messy. It takes a toll on your back, whether it's constantly flipping a heavy half log back to position on a horizontal splitter, or stacking. Many logs can't or shouldn't be processed. Storage is as you show, off the ground and covered. Prices are very competitive, and sales can be lost based on price alone. Firewood is the most labor intensive and least profitable part of my tree business. Scam dealers are everywhere. But I still make it, sell it, and use a lot of it myself. It is the easiest business to start, and one of the hardest to master. For you, there is wisdom in keeping it small and manageable. I enjoyed your video, and your great attitude.
Congratulations on 1 year glad you hung in there we enjoy the video's and you are Wright firewood is in the blood
does not matter what it is with the right attitude and drive you will succeed
Hey man thanks for the great video, this is my second year into doing this on the side for extra income and your advice is top notch👍 I’m 59 years old and have had a total hip replacement but in spite of that I challenge most people to outwork me when it comes to firewood👍 yes you are right bro it’s either in your blood or it’s not. Keep up the videos because other people like me are watching.
My other favorites are wood heat Wednesday and Joes premium firewood, I appreciate all of you guys and am eager to learn from all of you👍
You telling nothing but the truth. I had an awesome season and looking to go bigger than last year. You right you can never have enough.
Thanks...always a pleasure hearing from fellow wood hounds out there. Great to hear you're expanding operations and yes, never enough...lol...always need more. Hahaha.
Thanks again for watching and for the comment.
- Stay safe, have fun, be cool.
Awesome! Great to hear about your journey! Keep going!
Probably the best video I have seen in some time....Spot on.....
Love making wood! Made a lot...from Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, to Alaska last Sumer. I've been selling out of my yard for the last two years...sold out last year, and VERY LITTLE left now. I have not done recreational selling but I am going to start this spring.
Nice to hear your story, I love it...
Bud
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Thanks for the Back 40 sticker. I talked to Chris today . My spitter will be here Sunday.
No prob Dave....hope you have a lot of rounds lined up for your Wolfe Ridge to chew thru...lol...you're gonna love it!
Good for you mate. You're a great example of a hard working man. As you said you cut wood for your parents. I cut wood for little old ladies, you spend more time in the bush and get fitter and happier.
Thanks...appreciate the comment my friend.
Awesome video man. Truly inspirational.
Same as my friend,, I do fire wood just for the winter months when ground work is slow,,, and now iam buying in,, never ever have u enough,,, luv it, 10yrs down the Rd and still going strong,,, mind u a finger off and 2 ends sewn back on so be careful, don't rush, and make money,,, and most of all, enjoy. 👍
Fair play and well done , have a happy and long life !
Thanks for the inspiration mate.
Awesome!!
No problem...appreciate you watching and the comment. 👍 😀 🍻
Great video one of the best on youtube .Your wood business will go massive because your a winner.Well Done from the UK
Thank you...really appreciate the comment and you taking the time to watch. Hope to see you around the Back 40 channel more. 👍
Thanks for sharing I'm a 52 year old gent that's seeking the off grid life I have always had firewood in my mind as a way to supplement my income. I like the idea of hard honest work with the benefit of the physical fitness as well as the the solitude of just plugging away. thanks for sharing your story.
Good for you my friend. Very positive and encouraging advice. 👍
I am goin on 70 years of age. Got an outside wood burner and an indoor fireplace. No market for fire wood where we live. But do still enjoy finding and cutting good wood. Like your channel keep up the good work ethic.
Thanks Tom...I'm right there with ya, even if I didn't sell I'd probably not change much of what I do as far as gathering up firewood...lol...hard to explain to those that don't do it, there's just something about it isn't there. Thanks again for watching my friend.
I started sailing farwood 30 years ago it's escalated into something big log 4 a living and I have advantage all that firewood and I also sale it for recreational as well it's been a challenge all these years but I'm still doing it wide open good luck buddy and the best to you and your family God bless you keep that sawdust to flying Never Back Down thank you that's why we do it here Eastern Tennessee
Thanks...yeah its crazy how a 'side hobby' can grow. I could easily see how each year things just become a bigger operation. Glad to hear you're still going strong and the sawdust is still flying.
Thanks for the comment and for watching.
You are my hero. Best of luck in the future.
:)...You're an inspiration...I'm semi retired after owning a contracting company for over 3 decades...Watching your video, you brought me back to why I ever went into business...I used to have 17 men working for me, 12K plus payroll a week at the peak Mid 2000's...The thing that ruined it is too many guys got out of the business or died and the young people seem to not be interested in hard work...At 60, I'm back to the basics and on my own...I wish I had the energy I had when I started...:)...
Thanks for the inspiration!
Destination Addiction. I have that. I do enjoy what I have but, I always have a project in front of me that I am working for and think, once I finish the project, I'll be happier or more satisfied. It keeps me moving.
Way to go Dan, one will never be a failure if they work hard at what they love doing. Thanks for the advice, as my son and I are just starting out in the firewood biz. We have been gathering the logs since November to be able to start selling in the spring. Lots of bucking and splitting ahead of us I hope! Again, Congratulation one the 1 year mark.
Great thanks for sharing, good for you, go for it, you are a hard worker, all the best!
What nice story! Keep up the good work!
Thank you! 🙂
Congrats! It's great that there are so many different ways to get firewood done. I bought a single wedge splitter instead and spent the rest of the money on a dump trailer. I do lots of my splitting with an 8lb maul. Glad you found your market and good luck in year2!
Thanks! Yeah I'm hoping year 2 goes as well as the 1st...good thing about firewood is if you don't sell it, it doesn't spoil. Ha....hahahaha
A lot of philosophical gems in this video.
Awesome channel! I just found it and subscribed. It was fun to hear your story. Congrats on growing your side hustle and making it work. I recently started my own business. I believe that good things follow your positivity and motivation as well as if you are always talking about your firewood business of course you are going to grow it in ways you never expected. If you weren't excited about the business you wouldn't talk about it and you never would have found your wood source. Keep up the hard work!
Thanks and welcome to the channel. Glad you're here with us in the Back 40 my friend.
We heat with wood. Burning 25 Full cord a yr... This guy is spot on about drive.. There must be some enjoyment out of the wood heating experience also. Great advice ! Cheers sir.. You are spot on for advice and attitude...
Thank you for that comment....appreciate it and you watching. You are correct, if you don't get enjoyment out of it or anything, might not be worth doing.
I know what your talking about. I've always cut about 8 cord a year. Last 3 years I've been selling it. 10 cord for farm and 25 to sell every year. Cut and split by hand. Work... Sweat... Bugs... Heat... Cold... Carrying logs to trailer! Phew.... I start in March and end in November. Every year I say I'm not doing it again and then I do. Lol
Micheal I want to do this as well I love the tree working.
Not the usual video but great and I'm sure you realize what you are doing for your son.
The greatest thing you can do for your children is teach them the value of a dollar, and work is good for you.
Thanks for the destination addiction bit, that actually helped.
No problem my friend...1st time I heard it I had to think about it for a bit before it really sunk in and made sense...but it's so true and unfortunately so many suffer from it.
Good video! Just starting out and like videos that have thoughts to share. We all learn as we go but sometime we need someone like you to point us in the right direction. Stay safe and keep "Doing Stuff"
Happiness is defined as a the STRIVING.
it is not in reaching the end, but the journey
the STRIVING towards the goal.
Thanks! I always enjoy hearing stories about people that make it happen using the age old recipe “hard work + determination”.
Thanks...appreciate the comment and checking out the video.
Had that wood fever for years...your journey rings true chief.
Blwydd Newydd Dda from Wales
Awesome dude!! I got something similar going right now and we’ll see if it picks up but it’s good to see your business model and go from there. As Thomas Jefferson said; “ I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more of it I have.” stay up man!!
Good for you. Also enjoyed seeing the young man pitching in. Teach them young and they won't forget where they came from and who they are.
Thanks...appreciate the comment and you watching. You're exactly right on getting the younglings involved early in life is so important.