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 .
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!
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.
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!
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?
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.👍
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 😊
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.
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
Wise words. When he says grow "slow" -- he means do some math, be smart, work within your means. It is very hard work. But, can be super rewarding too. If you want a "$10,000 splitter" & you're selling cords @ $250, you need to sell 40 cords to pay that off. Now, you don't have to do that in 1 year, but 40 cords should probably be close to the goal, if you are doing any substantial firewood in general. Again, this doesn't even touch any other costs you may have for a trailer & truck, or dump truck, & chainsaw & gas, oil, chains, your LABOR, & possibly your help too?? Those need to get factored in as well. If you have the clientele to match (let's just go with the 40 cords) -- Then, it possibly is a no brainer. You will save your back & produce the firewood exponentially faster with a professional grade splitter. You will be able to "pay off" the splitter investment in 1 season, or several quick seasons (when factoring in the other expenses we mentioned). However, as Chris is saying -- If you are just starting the business/venture; & only know 3 clients or 10 clients that only want 1/3rd a cord (face cord), or half cords, then your "demand" is 10 cords or less, you NEED to build clientele. Advertise, get your name out there. Figure out what you are selling (are you going to be the cheapest, but give "crap" quality; or, are you going to go higher quality & sell at premium price??). you can split tons of wood with just an axe or maul very fast. Then, a super cheap splitter ($1500 average) can split the pieces down to a good size (I always go by size of your fist -- it will dry the fastest for you & be easy to handle for all clients, older or weaker folks have tough time with big pieces -- you can always split "special" piles that are bigger or longer for folks who want that product specifically). You may want to consider STACKING as an extra feature service (CHARGE for stacking) -- you can charge hourly or however works for you for extra dollars (especially if you're not super busy with tons of firewood clients) -- Many clients love that extra offer & will pay $50, $100, $200 to have you stack; especially if you deliver 1,2,3 cords. That's a ton of wood for a person to stack. If you're willing, it can be good income. You can also advertise splitting & stacking trees that clients had a tree company cut down for them. You can advertise building firewood sheds (they aren't hard to build, tons of different style builds online) -- You can do basic, or very fancy styles. You can advertise you hauling wood & debris off people's properties. Charge them for it, but then you are getting wood for "FREE." There's a ton of things you can do to build your business & spread your name out there. The more you're willing to do, the more you will spread your name / BRAND.
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.
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 absolutely love the words of wisdom. I have done the slow growth and everything you have said as far as upgrading as needed. It’s honest work and I love it. I always make sure to have extra inventory for my repeat customers. They love that because they don’t have to worry about finding wood in case they run out because it was extra cold. I appreciated talking to u at the frenzy. Keep cutting!’
@@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
I feel like you could save a lot of time with a dump trailer and loader. With that time you could be cutting and splitting more wood :p Love your videos btw
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.
This is probably the most valuable video you have produced for your viewers! I have been wrestling with buying a splitter and bundle wrapper to handle the 89 acres of hardwoods we have around our cabin. THANKS, Tim
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!
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.
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☀️😁👍
Fantastic video Chris! I have saved for each piece of equipment and selected each piece after a lot of research. However nothing replaces getting out to do the work. Now I have back out splitting. Keep up the great videos!
“Embrace the suck and get to work” 👏👏👏Needs to be the motto for most people. Well said!
Thanks Richard!
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’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'!
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!
The best advice for a wood business I’ve seen and also business in general. Great practical advice.
Thanks!
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
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?
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.👍
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.
Personal opinion here, Best video hands down. Preach that accumulated knowledge
Thanks Andrew, I am glad you liked 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!
100% correct!! Take heed everyone
Thanks a bunch!
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.
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.
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
Looks like I gave this the 900th 👍. Great advice. Thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
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!
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!!!
Probably the best video yet 👏👏
Thanks for the kind words Rick!
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
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.
Good morning from Piqua Ohio.
Thanks Stanley!
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.
definitely words of wisdom!!!
Thanks Billy!
Man did you ever hit the nail on the head. Great advice.
Thanks so much Greg!
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
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!
Great video Chris !
Glad you enjoyed it!
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!
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!
Amen brother preaching to the choir
Thanks for watching!
Always learning
Best video yet!
Thanks Ryan, keep cutting!
Good advice.
Nuff said.
Thanks Grant!
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!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it Scott!
Well said. Great video!
Thank you kindly John!
Best video you have posted
Thanks a bunch Guerry!
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 😊
Wise words, Sir.
Thanks!
As they say in NASCAR .... to finish first, first you must finish!
Yup!
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!
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!
Great video Chris! Full of the truth.
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
Nothing needs efficiency and dedication like the firewood business.
That is the truth! Thanks for watching!
Wise words. When he says grow "slow" -- he means do some math, be smart, work within your means. It is very hard work. But, can be super rewarding too. If you want a "$10,000 splitter" & you're selling cords @ $250, you need to sell 40 cords to pay that off. Now, you don't have to do that in 1 year, but 40 cords should probably be close to the goal, if you are doing any substantial firewood in general.
Again, this doesn't even touch any other costs you may have for a trailer & truck, or dump truck, & chainsaw & gas, oil, chains, your LABOR, & possibly your help too?? Those need to get factored in as well.
If you have the clientele to match (let's just go with the 40 cords) -- Then, it possibly is a no brainer. You will save your back & produce the firewood exponentially faster with a professional grade splitter. You will be able to "pay off" the splitter investment in 1 season, or several quick seasons (when factoring in the other expenses we mentioned).
However, as Chris is saying -- If you are just starting the business/venture; & only know 3 clients or 10 clients that only want 1/3rd a cord (face cord), or half cords, then your "demand" is 10 cords or less, you NEED to build clientele. Advertise, get your name out there. Figure out what you are selling (are you going to be the cheapest, but give "crap" quality; or, are you going to go higher quality & sell at premium price??).
you can split tons of wood with just an axe or maul very fast. Then, a super cheap splitter ($1500 average) can split the pieces down to a good size (I always go by size of your fist -- it will dry the fastest for you & be easy to handle for all clients, older or weaker folks have tough time with big pieces -- you can always split "special" piles that are bigger or longer for folks who want that product specifically).
You may want to consider STACKING as an extra feature service (CHARGE for stacking) -- you can charge hourly or however works for you for extra dollars (especially if you're not super busy with tons of firewood clients) -- Many clients love that extra offer & will pay $50, $100, $200 to have you stack; especially if you deliver 1,2,3 cords. That's a ton of wood for a person to stack. If you're willing, it can be good income. You can also advertise splitting & stacking trees that clients had a tree company cut down for them. You can advertise building firewood sheds (they aren't hard to build, tons of different style builds online) -- You can do basic, or very fancy styles. You can advertise you hauling wood & debris off people's properties. Charge them for it, but then you are getting wood for "FREE."
There's a ton of things you can do to build your business & spread your name out there. The more you're willing to do, the more you will spread your name / BRAND.
YES! I agree with everything here Jesse!!!!
All true! Great talk! God bless!!
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.
Words of wisdom! Cheers Chris 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
Thanks so much for the kind words!
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!
You are an inspiration. Thank you.
Thanks Peter!
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!
I absolutely love the words of wisdom. I have done the slow growth and everything you have said as far as upgrading as needed. It’s honest work and I love it.
I always make sure to have extra inventory for my repeat customers. They love that because they don’t have to worry about finding wood in case they run out because it was extra cold. I appreciated talking to u at the frenzy. 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!
Excellent video. I look forward to your posts every day. Well done as always.
Glad you like them!
Thank you Chris, absolute words of wisdom there.
Glad it was helpful Peter!
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
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!
Preach it Chris!!!! You have hit the nail on the head!!!!
Thanks Kendall!
Thank you for the wisdom. I truly appreciate it.
Thanks for watching!
I feel like you could save a lot of time with a dump trailer and loader. With that time you could be cutting and splitting more wood :p Love your videos btw
I have 4 dump trailers and we use them a lot. This video was 3 years ago.
@@InTheWoodyardright on, I'll have to watch some new stuff!
Perfectly said … love this channel and love firewood and love to work. Pa
Thanks so much Craig, keep cutting!
I love your work ethics. Bravo!
Thank you very much!
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!
You know Chris that's probably the best video you can ask for thanks for sharing 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Jack!
Great video, well said!
Thanks a bunch!
Good morning from Bennettsville SC good points on equipment. Have a great day be safe.
Thanks Arthur!
Very informative thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice as usual. I’m starting slow, but have come a long way with the stuff I have now! Thanks! -Brad
Great to hear! Get cuttin'!
My absolute favorite video to date! Truer words were never said my friend.
Thanks a bunch!
Good messages. Appreciate like minded guys fighting the good fight
Thanks Christopher!
This is probably the most valuable video you have produced for your viewers! I have been wrestling with buying a splitter and bundle wrapper to handle the 89 acres of hardwoods we have around our cabin. THANKS, Tim
Glad it was helpful! Go slow. that is my advice.
thank you, Chris!
Thanks for watching!
Words of wisdom 👍
Thanks!
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!
Possibly your best video. Good information for a sucessful business.
Glad you think so!
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!
Doing upgrades on equipment you already have is a good way to get cheaper equipment to run like better grade equipment
Yes it is a good idea!
Best advice on firewood processing I have ever listen too.
Thanks Wayne!
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.
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.
Well said.
Thanks Mark, keep cuttin!
Great video!
Thanks!
But, the one with the most stuff at the end WINS! ;)
I've said it once and I'll say it again. This is my favorite Firewood Channel. Thanks Chris!
Thanks for always watching!
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!
Chris, you are exactly right, and it applies to all labor heavy businesses. Nice video!
Thanks Joe!
Another great advice from a man who has been in the firewood selling business man and boy, Thanks matey
Thanks for the kind words Pete! Keep cuttin'!
Great advice, thx 😊
Thanks!
Thank you old wise one!!👍
I wish that I was not so old!
Fantastic video Chris! I have saved for each piece of equipment and selected each piece after a lot of research. However nothing replaces getting out to do the work. Now I have back out splitting. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for the kind words Kendall!
Thanks awesome advice!
Glad it was helpful!