I’m a 13 year old kid who has a firewood buisness with my dad. I’ve had this buisness for a little over 4 years now and I can 100% agree with everything that this guy says. My dad was actually the one who sent me this video and I’m super glad he did. Keep up the great work!
I agree and learn about balancing money and teach them about interest rate like on loans they have no clue . I have had 21 years old can’t even make change it’s unbelievable .
wise words my friend. "This is what makes the money, doing the work". I started off with a small chain saw, an axe and free wood. I remember one of the first summers I started in the business I worked all summer and ended up producing 30 face cords. Sold that wood and bought a splitter and slowly built up my business. You have to be in for the long haul. Finally got a dump trailer this year. Efficiency is key in this business, you have to look at data to make informed choice. Saving 10 minutes here and 5 minutes makes the difference. Awesome video my friend, thanks.
Well said not many know what work really is and in business you will be working harder and longer than working for someone else . When you think you have time it means work not playing 😊
You are correct! I live on an 82+ acre lot with about 35 acre woods. I go in cut dead trees into limbs and logs, drag them out of the woods with a tractor, cut into fire wood size pieces, split with a 3-pnt hitch log splitter, haul to home, stack and cover. I do all of this just for my own heating. All the work I do, I could not sell it for what I think that it is worth!
Wise words from the one place that holds all of the integrity... experience! Hate to sound like an old man but all the 20 somethings need to watch this video. Thanks Chris!
Did you see Chris loading the front of the truck bed WITHOUT hitting the window? XD He's not just talking about it, he's doing the work. And you can tell he's got experience doing it, cuz all the glass is still crack free. Well done, sir.
I totally understand what you’re talking about but I can tell you one thing what I’ve learned. I learned I had a few chainsaws in my life. I had Husqvarna and steel, but I can tell you all of them. I love my 500.i
@@InTheWoodyard yes they are. I believe that 100%. But I can tell you I love my 500 I it is a great saw I really enjoy watching your videos. You give a lot of inspiration. Like I mentioned to you before I have woodstove. I cut up a lot of firewood. I was out today splitting wood and it was awesome. Love your videos keep them up. I enjoy them.👍
I've had quite a few old timers tell me "if you're going to buy it have enough to buy it twice". I also see making money in 3 main ways: work for it, cut spending, and investing.
Chris- you killed it today bro! These words of wisdom are applicable to any industry. By far one of your bests videos. Thanks again for inspiring us, but keeping it real.
Chris- keeping to your "start small" philosophy, what kind of splitter did start out with before getting your Ultra? I believe your saw was a Husky Rancher wasn't it?
My Old Lad used run huge meat factories - as in he was a hired in "General Manager" places used hire to solve their problems. He'd work for a few years in one place, make it profitable, then get head-hunted to somewhere else. Usually when he left, the place went bust soon after. It was a pattern. His "Version" was work the equipment that was there to its absolute limits 6 days a week & if it broke, fix it Sunday & work it to death some more. If a piece of gear was absolutely needed - and these factories had dozens & dozens of employees, often hundreds - he'd hunt down some used gear on the cheap. Every "Consultant" those factories would hire had the same spiel - "Buy equipment!" - The Old Lad spent his life ignoring them & making Owners money. He'd leave for pastures new - the "Consultants" would get a hold & money would pour into new equipment - shortly followed by bankruptcy. My favorite phrase is "PWTDYG" - inherited from him. "Waah! We don't have a such-and-such!!" Tough.. do it with some s**t we do have, even if it takes longer. Love the videos Chris - great advice in them all. Work hard & PWTDYG.
Crap I'm off today so I'm spending my time with you. One thing you said makes the most sense! Embrace the suck. If you're dedicated to work hard, find a different solution.
You can do what is best for you and your situation, just don't get in over your head before you get going is the key. Boot strapping is the safe way, pay as you go for equipment.
@@InTheWoodyard It’s important to take time out and carefully plan a purchase which can help determine if it’s something you need, it will work for the operation, and it’s affordable. An impulse buy can be real costly unless it’s a deal too good to pass up.
It sure does give you an unexplainable satisfaction, part of the liking to making firewood comes from the challenge firewood is. Makes ya strong with fast reactions
I got out of firewood in 2010 .at that time I was selling a bit over 300 cord a year, with a 25 year old ton truck, 2 254 huskies, an upright woodsplitter I built mounted on a 35 massey tractor.Also had a forest equipment repair business and a 25 hour week job. Didn't set around much. Have to keep pushing
I bought my Stihl ms250 about 8-9 years ago and then bought my champion 27 ton log splitter about 3 years ago then just got my ms391 saw this year I believe I am set for what I need. Got tired of cutting big wood with my 250 and since I got my 391 with a 25" bar game changer.
When I had an idea to go buy something bigger and better my grandpa use to say "Better watch it boy, you`ll fly high and alight in a cow dab"...lol. You are absolutely right. Just go to work with what you have and build from there.
Agree, i work in a jail. Currently 19 years in. Amazing seeing many new hires. They dont want overtime. We have some land, we are in rural northern Michigan. I want a new splitter. I totally agree. Splitters, equipment will put you in the hole. Your probably in a 10-30 percent who actually make money on firewood, you bust your butt, plus understand business side of this. Great job. Have a excellent week ahead.
That speech is for every job from firewood to the corner office. It takes hard work for almost everyone to be successful. Think poor, be rich. Chris your next job should be motivational speaker. I still love the firewood.
You are correct about all five It’s physically hard work and bad conditions 24/7 Plus your not getting paid for a year and once wood sales you have to restock the supply
Your advice applies to starting a business as well as life in general. Living beneath your means and understanding the difference between a want and a need is rare thing these days. I was lucky enough to finally get these principals through my head by the time I was 30. It makes all the difference in life.
Sweat is the most powerful substance there is! My wife and I have become very successful by hard work and thrift. You nailed it when you said save your money and pay for things with CA$H! Love your work ethics.
Im a tree surgeon who has been delivering wood for 1 year and i couldn't agree more, 50-70 metres lorry load not split, so alot more then that split on a 800 pound kinetic splitter and now finally ive brought a mdl 37 ton splitter as i can't keep up, his advice is bang on
Good, sound advice. The most important thing for me is fun. If you enjoy what you do you will turn up early and stay late etc, you naturally think about improving the process, maintaining equipment etc.
I've ran my firewood business almost 20 years before I'm now starting to become more automated had 5 guys working for me. They wouldn't show up on heavy days bad weather ect. Down sized 2 guys bought a convayer this last year been great it dont call in sick
Yes good help is hard to find...no doubt. And machinery that can save you time, effort AND make you more money is a very good thing as long as it does not collect dust or rust!
@@InTheWoodyard honestly this video was like a book thanks again for your wisdom everything you said it’s true like wanting the 500i but honestly I’ll be ok with my old 290
This is how I built my remodeling business. And now branching into the firewood realm. I've been consistent by working smarter not harder. And have never been afraid of getting my hands dirty. Oceans of blood sweat & sometimes tears got me to where I today.
Very true. Without the work, you are never gonna make money no matter how much equipment you have. I think the same way with my landscape business and the same is true for most businesses.
G’morning Chris. Best advice ever @ 5:52-6:01 ! Should be on a shirt. Thanks for speaking the truth ! We all need the constant reminders. GoodNightIrene
This is a great video for the kids coming up. Just remember that you said a dirty work to the new people coming up. Work. This just don't apply to wood industry. This is all industry. Keep up the great work. God Bless.
Another great video 👍 Chris. You can hear how dry your wood is in the video. You are totally right about spending slow we all get in a hurry buy stuff and later have buyers remorse and you forgot the thumb man😂when you we’re talking about pain at the end☀️😁👍
Great words of wisdom very inspiring! I am exactly the kind of person who needed to hear this! God bless you thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us!
Great video Chris. Too many guys blow their money trying to look good and impress others buying stuff they don't need. You got it right got to put the time in.
Great video Chris. A lot folks starting and running a business have no concept of their costs and overhead. At 72 and retired from a career, my situation is a little bit different. I’m cutting and selling a bit of wood “for the fun”, so sometimes at this point in my life my “wants” are more important than my needs. I think you’ll understand that.
I'm in the same boat, I need hydraulics to do what I could ten years ago. And its kinda part of a bucket list and shear enjoyment for all I earned and worked for over the years.
Favorite firewood channel because you show "WORK". Nothing against others but wonder how much work is done and how much time buying /playing with equipment. This firewood stuff is hard work, most people don't like this part. It's hard.
This is something people in my generation (I’m 22) really need to hear. I’ve been cutting firewood since I can remember, I got my first chainsaw used at a flea market at 15 years old a MCculloch pro Mac 610. I cut at least 100 cord of firewood with that saw and as much as I wanted a shiny new sthil I used it until this summer she finally busted a ring and seized in the bore. I can proudly say I got my money out of this saw and the amount of savings I’ve made burning firewood instead of heater oil has let me have the money set aside to purchase a new husky 572 xp along with a full rebuild kit for my old saw (mostly for nostalgia and always a plus to have a backup) I should also say as much as I want the eastonmade axis since it’s design seems perfect for my back and leg that got injured while I was in the army it’s just not financially smart to purchase quite yet since my Ford 8n with an American 3point log splitter that’s got to be almost 18 years old now is still going strong and gets the job done just fine. Chris is right here it’s always less heartache and stress to just save a little money aside for the future when you know you will need to make a new purchase. It doesn’t break the bank when the time comes and it also goes unnoticed when small portions of your profits are being set aside towards a wear item. Shiny is always fun as I’m am dying to get my husky to sink in some wood but I also waited years and I’m sure I will get many years out of this saw
Chris blows away the smoke 💨 of many firewood pipe dreams. Cold hard reality of embracing the suck that sustained effort and delayed gratification of shiny upgrades are required for most all long term business successes.
@@InTheWoodyard That’s the time honored mantra. I hope it proves true in my case as well of year one building up my firewood inventory, using truck, a 5’ x 10’ non-dump trailer I already own, and hand splitting Ash, cherry, and locust …6 cord so far firewood 🪵 😊
@@canvasman2307 I would in your case recommend buying a used splitter that will speed things up a bunch for you and save a bunch of body wear. And you will make a lot more wood to sell.
The people I know aren't 'afraid' of work, it's more like they're allergic. Very wary of being 'empty handed' in proximity of work. However, there are caveats to Chris' advice.
Yes, I see the people holding their coffee or water bottle and I want to slap it out of their hands and yell...get to work, you have two hands, use both of them!
Morning Chris. Great video full with advice. Some people spend their money consistently and some save smart. As we know it is the nature of the Beast! It’s what makes the world go around. Thanks and be safe👍
I agree...there's also something to be said about taking time to figure out EXACTLY what is needed and what will work best. You (and "Wood Man" and a few others) alluded to this when you talked about what you started with. When I first took possession of my homestead, there are things I bought that I thought I needed, but, I'll admit it, I ended up actually never using. Now, after five years, if I buy something it has a definite purpose and it goes to work right away.
Very well said Chris...in my opinion, one of your best videos yet!! As another popular TH-cam personality states, "Every dollar should have an assignment", when it comes to budgeting and building wealth. Thanks for the advice...could tell it was coming from the heart.
“Embrace the suck and get to work” 👏👏👏Needs to be the motto for most people. Well said!
Thanks Richard!
I’m a 13 year old kid who has a firewood buisness with my dad. I’ve had this buisness for a little over 4 years now and I can 100% agree with everything that this guy says. My dad was actually the one who sent me this video and I’m super glad he did. Keep up the great work!
Hello there Mr. 13yearold! Thanks for watching and keep cuttin'!
This video should be required to waych in every high school in America.
Thanks so much! Spread the word!
I agree it applys to so many things
100 percent!!!!!
I agree and learn about balancing money and teach them about interest rate like on loans they have no clue . I have had 21 years old can’t even make change it’s unbelievable .
Life lessons with Chris in the woodyard, better than a college degree!
Ha! Thanks so much Aaron!
Indeed!!!! agree 100 percent with you!
most dont hear him. look at people, most are over weight looking for the free ride
I so admire your ethos and work ethic Chris, I'm 77 and retired but I worked hard all my life and I'm now comfortable. Respect. Graham UK
Thanks so much!
The best advice for a wood business I’ve seen and also business in general. Great practical advice.
Thanks!
wise words my friend. "This is what makes the money, doing the work". I started off with a small chain saw, an axe and free wood. I remember one of the first summers I started in the business I worked all summer and ended up producing 30 face cords. Sold that wood and bought a splitter and slowly built up my business. You have to be in for the long haul. Finally got a dump trailer this year. Efficiency is key in this business, you have to look at data to make informed choice. Saving 10 minutes here and 5 minutes makes the difference. Awesome video my friend, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Well said not many know what work really is and in business you will be working harder and longer than working for someone else . When you think you have time it means work not playing 😊
I do like to work hard. I worked hard out my life. It’s time to enjoy things now.👍
For me working hard IS the fun part, I can rest when gravity eventually wins.
You are correct! I live on an 82+ acre lot with about 35 acre woods. I go in cut dead trees into limbs and logs, drag them out of the woods with a tractor, cut into fire wood size pieces, split with a 3-pnt hitch log splitter, haul to home, stack and cover. I do all of this just for my own heating. All the work I do, I could not sell it for what I think that it is worth!
Yup, it is a lot of work!
Im like you.after i cut, haul,split,stack a cord it would take 1000 dollars to get it and id still feel screwed.ha
Wise words from the one place that holds all of the integrity... experience! Hate to sound like an old man but all the 20 somethings need to watch this video. Thanks Chris!
Thanks Sam!
Personal opinion here, Best video hands down. Preach that accumulated knowledge
Thanks Andrew, I am glad you liked it!
Did you see Chris loading the front of the truck bed WITHOUT hitting the window? XD He's not just talking about it, he's doing the work. And you can tell he's got experience doing it, cuz all the glass is still crack free. Well done, sir.
Ha! Thanks for noticing! I only have 50 years of not breaking glass wood loading under my belt.
Instead of tossing profit out the window, Chris tosses his profit in the back of a pickup. You 'da man.
Good one Dave
Thanks Dave!
Thanks!
100% correct!! Take heed everyone
Thanks a bunch!
All by hand you gotta be strong AF!!! 600 face cords a year is nuts!!!
No, actually I am very average, but my mind is right, that makes the difference.
I totally understand what you’re talking about but I can tell you one thing what I’ve learned. I learned I had a few chainsaws in my life. I had Husqvarna and steel, but I can tell you all of them. I love my 500.i
I have ran a lot of saws...hundreds of them. My favorite one is running good and sharp..big small old new they all are cool!
@@InTheWoodyard yes they are. I believe that 100%. But I can tell you I love my 500 I it is a great saw I really enjoy watching your videos. You give a lot of inspiration. Like I mentioned to you before I have woodstove. I cut up a lot of firewood. I was out today splitting wood and it was awesome. Love your videos keep them up. I enjoy them.👍
I've had quite a few old timers tell me "if you're going to buy it have enough to buy it twice". I also see making money in 3 main ways: work for it, cut spending, and investing.
yup!
Chris- you killed it today bro! These words of wisdom are applicable to any industry. By far one of your bests videos. Thanks again for inspiring us, but keeping it real.
Thanks Shannon!
Chris- keeping to your "start small" philosophy, what kind of splitter did start out with before getting your Ultra? I believe your saw was a Husky Rancher wasn't it?
Probably the best video yet 👏👏
Thanks for the kind words Rick!
Nice video. A lotta people are just buying booze and fastfood long before they ever think of buying decent equipment. Vice's rule their lives
Yes, most people do not know how to separate wants and needs.
My Old Lad used run huge meat factories - as in he was a hired in "General Manager" places used hire to solve their problems. He'd work for a few years in one place, make it profitable, then get head-hunted to somewhere else. Usually when he left, the place went bust soon after. It was a pattern. His "Version" was work the equipment that was there to its absolute limits 6 days a week & if it broke, fix it Sunday & work it to death some more. If a piece of gear was absolutely needed - and these factories had dozens & dozens of employees, often hundreds - he'd hunt down some used gear on the cheap. Every "Consultant" those factories would hire had the same spiel - "Buy equipment!" - The Old Lad spent his life ignoring them & making Owners money. He'd leave for pastures new - the "Consultants" would get a hold & money would pour into new equipment - shortly followed by bankruptcy. My favorite phrase is "PWTDYG" - inherited from him. "Waah! We don't have a such-and-such!!" Tough.. do it with some s**t we do have, even if it takes longer.
Love the videos Chris - great advice in them all. Work hard & PWTDYG.
Yup, just get it done! And don't look wait for the end of the day, race the clock to see how much you can accomplish before you have to quit.
Crap I'm off today so I'm spending my time with you. One thing you said makes the most sense! Embrace the suck. If you're dedicated to work hard, find a different solution.
Yup, just get to work!
@@InTheWoodyard I worked on my house today, the 2do list
all life lessons. love it!
Yup, pretty much so! Thanks!
Good lessons here- slapping me right upside the head before I go out and make some of these mistakes.
You can do what is best for you and your situation, just don't get in over your head before you get going is the key. Boot strapping is the safe way, pay as you go for equipment.
@@InTheWoodyard It’s important to take time out and carefully plan a purchase which can help determine if it’s something you need, it will work for the operation, and it’s affordable. An impulse buy can be real costly unless it’s a deal too good to pass up.
Your spot on ! Fire wood is nothing but blood , sweat and pain but it gives me some kind of satisfaction that I can't express . Good talk !
I agree with that, thanks Bruce.
It sure does give you an unexplainable satisfaction, part of the liking to making firewood comes from the challenge firewood is. Makes ya strong with fast reactions
Nothing needs efficiency and dedication like the firewood business.
That is the truth! Thanks for watching!
Man did you ever hit the nail on the head. Great advice.
Thanks so much Greg!
I got out of firewood in 2010 .at that time I was selling a bit over 300 cord a year, with a 25 year old ton truck, 2 254 huskies, an upright woodsplitter I built mounted on a 35 massey tractor.Also had a forest equipment repair business and a 25 hour week job. Didn't set around much. Have to keep pushing
Yup, firewood is a lot of hard work, but I do like it!
I bought my Stihl ms250 about 8-9 years ago and then bought my champion 27 ton log splitter about 3 years ago then just got my ms391 saw this year I believe I am set for what I need. Got tired of cutting big wood with my 250 and since I got my 391 with a 25" bar game changer.
Yes and you got a lot more power too!
When I had an idea to go buy something bigger and better my grandpa use to say "Better watch it boy, you`ll fly high and alight in a cow dab"...lol. You are absolutely right. Just go to work with what you have and build from there.
Yup, grandpa was right!
PREACH!!!!! Even outside of the Woodyard I wish more people understood all this.
Some people think they need to spend $30,000 or lots more to make $500 worth of wood once a year....nuts!
Sound wisdom, no matter what business you are in. It was also nice to see no truck windows were harmed in the making of this informative video! 😉
Ha! Thanks David!
definitely words of wisdom!!!
Thanks Billy!
Agree, i work in a jail. Currently 19 years in. Amazing seeing many new hires. They dont want overtime.
We have some land, we are in rural northern Michigan. I want a new splitter. I totally agree. Splitters, equipment will put you in the hole.
Your probably in a 10-30 percent who actually make money on firewood, you bust your butt, plus understand business side of this. Great job. Have a excellent week ahead.
Yup, firewood is work and most people are afraid of work.
That speech is for every job from firewood to the corner office. It takes hard work for almost everyone to be successful. Think poor, be rich. Chris your next job should be motivational speaker. I still love the firewood.
Ha! I do not believe in motivational speakers, I believe in getting your mind right yourself and a working routine. GOOD habits grow success.
You are correct about all five
It’s physically hard work and bad conditions 24/7
Plus your not getting paid for a year and once wood sales you have to restock the supply
Yup!!!
Truth, nothing but truth ! Very well said, Chris. One of the best life and business speeches I think I've heard in quite some time 👍👍
Thanks so much Ronald!
Your advice applies to starting a business as well as life in general. Living beneath your means and understanding the difference between a want and a need is rare thing these days. I was lucky enough to finally get these principals through my head by the time I was 30. It makes all the difference in life.
YES! The sooner you can separate your wants and needs the happier and more secure you will be!
Well said
Best video yet!
Thanks Ryan, keep cutting!
I agree. I'll stick to my Countyline log splitter lol.
Take care friend 👍🇺🇸
Yes, as long as you can keep making money at the rate you want to with it!
Wise words, Sir.
Thanks!
Looks like I gave this the 900th 👍. Great advice. Thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
My old chain saw locked up so I had to get a new one. I paid of it on the first job using it. I am now saving for a dump trailer.
AWESOME! Go for it!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it Scott!
Man I wish our politicians had your work ethic and business ethics lol!!!
HAAAAAAAAA! You mean the legalized theifs! HAAAAAAA! Not a chance!
Amen brother preaching to the choir
Thanks for watching!
Always learning
Sweat is the most powerful substance there is! My wife and I have become very successful by hard work and thrift. You nailed it when you said save your money and pay for things with CA$H! Love your work ethics.
Thanks Jeff!
Im a tree surgeon who has been delivering wood for 1 year and i couldn't agree more, 50-70 metres lorry load not split, so alot more then that split on a 800 pound kinetic splitter and now finally ive brought a mdl 37 ton splitter as i can't keep up, his advice is bang on
Thanks for watching and good luck on the firewood business!
Perhaps you could do a video on equipment you've had and upgrades you've brought
As they say in NASCAR .... to finish first, first you must finish!
Yup!
Well said. Great video!
Thank you kindly John!
Good, sound advice. The most important thing for me is fun. If you enjoy what you do you will turn up early and stay late etc, you naturally think about improving the process, maintaining equipment etc.
Yes, having fun is a big thing for me too!
Good advice.
Nuff said.
Thanks Grant!
Good messages. Appreciate like minded guys fighting the good fight
Thanks Christopher!
You know Chris that's probably the best video you can ask for thanks for sharing 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Jack!
I've ran my firewood business almost 20 years before I'm now starting to become more automated had 5 guys working for me. They wouldn't show up on heavy days bad weather ect. Down sized 2 guys bought a convayer this last year been great it dont call in sick
Yes good help is hard to find...no doubt. And machinery that can save you time, effort AND make you more money is a very good thing as long as it does not collect dust or rust!
Good morning, Chris. Sage wisdom on a Monday morning. Shiny object syndrome will keep one broke. Have a grand day. Goodnight Irene.
Thanks Brian!
I've said it once and I'll say it again. This is my favorite Firewood Channel. Thanks Chris!
Thanks for always watching!
Thanks Chris for a dose of common sense and reality, I think this just talked me out of a $5000 purchase.
Buy what you need not want.
Great video Chris !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best video you have posted
Thanks a bunch Guerry!
You are a wise man Chris. I know and agree with all you have said but I am still tempted to buy toys! Thanks for bringing me back to earth.
My absolute favorite video to date! Truer words were never said my friend.
Thanks a bunch!
Good morning from Piqua Ohio.
Thanks Stanley!
thank you, Chris!
Thanks for watching!
Very informative thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks pops
You are welcome son!
@@InTheWoodyard honestly this video was like a book thanks again for your wisdom everything you said it’s true like wanting the 500i but honestly I’ll be ok with my old 290
Best advice on firewood processing I have ever listen too.
Thanks Wayne!
This is how I built my remodeling business. And now branching into the firewood realm. I've been consistent by working smarter not harder. And have never been afraid of getting my hands dirty. Oceans of blood sweat & sometimes tears got me to where I today.
In my businesses I have found that working smarter AND harder is the key!
@@InTheWoodyard I agree with smarter and harder when it comes to the competition.
@@markphillips5724 Yes!
Superb advice... watching here in the U.K... I scavenge wood from farm's.. put the graft in.. I shoe osses too.. get ya back bent.. 🤠💪👍
Good stuff!
Very true. Without the work, you are never gonna make money no matter how much equipment you have. I think the same way with my landscape business and the same is true for most businesses.
YES!
G’morning Chris. Best advice ever @ 5:52-6:01 ! Should be on a shirt. Thanks for speaking the truth ! We all need the constant reminders. GoodNightIrene
Thanks Corey I am glad you get it!
Very great video, it all true in what you had to say
Thanks Larry, keep cuttin'!
This is a great video for the kids coming up. Just remember that you said a dirty work to the new people coming up. Work. This just don't apply to wood industry. This is all industry. Keep up the great work. God Bless.
Thanks a bunch for watching!
Good advice! This can be applied to all of life! Our young people have not gotten this message. Thanks Chris
Thanks Terry! Most people avoid pain and the truth usually hurts.
Another great video 👍 Chris. You can hear how dry your wood is in the video. You are totally right about spending slow we all get in a hurry buy stuff and later have buyers remorse and you forgot the thumb man😂when you we’re talking about pain at the end☀️😁👍
Thanks for watching, I wish you much success!
Great words of wisdom very inspiring! I am exactly the kind of person who needed to hear this! God bless you thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us!
Thanks for watching!
Great video Chris. Too many guys blow their money trying to look good and impress others buying stuff they don't need. You got it right got to put the time in.
Yup, work makes the man and the business not the toys and shiny chrome.
Absolutely agree. It's what people don't want to hear but it's the truth.
Yes, most people can't handle the truth because it is painful.
What was your first saw?
Great video Chris. A lot folks starting and running a business have no concept of their costs and overhead. At 72 and retired from a career, my situation is a little bit different. I’m cutting and selling a bit of wood “for the fun”, so sometimes at this point in my life my “wants” are more important than my needs. I think you’ll understand that.
I'm in the same boat, I need hydraulics to do what I could ten years ago. And its kinda part of a bucket list and shear enjoyment for all I earned and worked for over the years.
I’m right behind you at 70. Tim
Yes, I totally do, you have earned it!
Yes you deserve it now Jim!
Just keep it moving!
Favorite firewood channel because you show "WORK". Nothing against others but wonder how much work is done and how much time buying /playing with equipment. This firewood stuff is hard work, most people don't like this part. It's hard.
Yes, it is a LOT of work!
I don't even have a wood stove and I watched this entire video because the guy is interesting and telling you about life at the same time.👍
Thanks Turk, this guy has over 900 other videos waiting for you to watch right now and a new one every morning. Chris...the guy!
This is something people in my generation (I’m 22) really need to hear. I’ve been cutting firewood since I can remember, I got my first chainsaw used at a flea market at 15 years old a MCculloch pro Mac 610. I cut at least 100 cord of firewood with that saw and as much as I wanted a shiny new sthil I used it until this summer she finally busted a ring and seized in the bore. I can proudly say I got my money out of this saw and the amount of savings I’ve made burning firewood instead of heater oil has let me have the money set aside to purchase a new husky 572 xp along with a full rebuild kit for my old saw (mostly for nostalgia and always a plus to have a backup) I should also say as much as I want the eastonmade axis since it’s design seems perfect for my back and leg that got injured while I was in the army it’s just not financially smart to purchase quite yet since my Ford 8n with an American 3point log splitter that’s got to be almost 18 years old now is still going strong and gets the job done just fine. Chris is right here it’s always less heartache and stress to just save a little money aside for the future when you know you will need to make a new purchase. It doesn’t break the bank when the time comes and it also goes unnoticed when small portions of your profits are being set aside towards a wear item. Shiny is always fun as I’m am dying to get my husky to sink in some wood but I also waited years and I’m sure I will get many years out of this saw
Very cool Bailey! Good to hear someone who is young get it!
But, the one with the most stuff at the end WINS! ;)
Chris blows away the smoke 💨 of many firewood pipe dreams. Cold hard reality of embracing the suck that sustained effort and delayed gratification of shiny upgrades are required for most all long term business successes.
The turtle wins the race not the rabbit!
@@InTheWoodyard That’s the time honored mantra. I hope it proves true in my case as well of year one building up my firewood inventory, using truck, a 5’ x 10’ non-dump trailer I already own, and hand splitting Ash, cherry, and locust …6 cord so far firewood 🪵 😊
@@canvasman2307 I would in your case recommend buying a used splitter that will speed things up a bunch for you and save a bunch of body wear. And you will make a lot more wood to sell.
100% Chris!! You said it all right there when ya said "most people are afraid of work"! 💯👍💪💪
The people I know aren't 'afraid' of work, it's more like they're allergic. Very wary of being 'empty handed' in proximity of work. However, there are caveats to Chris' advice.
Yes, afraid and allergic!
Yes, I see the people holding their coffee or water bottle and I want to slap it out of their hands and yell...get to work, you have two hands, use both of them!
Embrace the suck! Good stuff Chris, nothing worth doing is going to be easy. Put the work in.
That is about it!
I love your work ethics. Bravo!
Thank you very much!
Excellent video. I look forward to your posts every day. Well done as always.
Glad you like them!
All true! Great talk! God bless!!
Well said.
Thanks Mark, keep cuttin!
Great video Chris! Full of the truth.
Morning Chris. Great video full with advice. Some people spend their money consistently and some save smart. As we know it is the nature of the Beast! It’s what makes the world go around. Thanks and be safe👍
Thanks so much Al!
Great video!
Thanks!
I agree...there's also something to be said about taking time to figure out EXACTLY what is needed and what will work best. You (and "Wood Man" and a few others) alluded to this when you talked about what you started with. When I first took possession of my homestead, there are things I bought that I thought I needed, but, I'll admit it, I ended up actually never using. Now, after five years, if I buy something it has a definite purpose and it goes to work right away.
Roger you are a very smart man you get it, some just want to spend and spend!
Great video as a life lesson, I am not a fire-wooder by trade, lots to learn here!
Thanks!
👍Totally agree…that’s how I run my successful business
Thanks a bunch Douglas!
Possibly your best video. Good information for a sucessful business.
Glad you think so!
Very well said Chris...in my opinion, one of your best videos yet!! As another popular TH-cam personality states, "Every dollar should have an assignment", when it comes to budgeting and building wealth. Thanks for the advice...could tell it was coming from the heart.
I’m smelling Dave Ramsey
Thanks Steve, as Dave says, use cash and do not borrow!
@@haroldanderson2781 YUP!
this all makes sense. these day we think, work smart, not hard. but hard work is how we get things done.
Yup, you still have to work to get it done!