How I got into the firewood sales business

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • How I got into the firewood sales business. Laboring on Labor Day 2019 in USA. This video I talk about how I started selling firewood back in 2011.

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  • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
    @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад +3

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  • @billycool445
    @billycool445 Год назад +1

    You got eat breath and love the the job. Im 3rd generation logger. You can always spot wh8s meant to do this work and whos out for the money

  • @jodibales1836
    @jodibales1836 4 года назад +1

    Joe....go get your wood in the bush load truck hand slip and deliver...I live in bc Canada and the wood we get is larch and fir. I think your woods are harder which is harder to hand split...but even if you take your splitter out to the bush with you you will make way more money...I never pay for mine...👊

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  4 года назад

      That would work if I could find dry/ready to burn wood or customer’s wiling to buy green wood

    • @jodibales1836
      @jodibales1836 4 года назад

      @@JoesFirewoodVideosII 95& of the time I'm falling dead wood, so it works and depending on what time of year...I'm trying to upgrade my business with 3 ton truck and crane so I can get wood from arborist companies and then mill up the trunks and sell the live edge, the rest goes to firewood...but that's a big step cause I'll have to season that wood.....otherwise at least a 1 ton truck go get wood and slip load deliver....it saves a lot of time and less moving the wood...it's a hard business but I love it✌

  • @austinbelt5192
    @austinbelt5192 4 года назад +1

    You are making a lot of money keep up the good work

  • @samueldesalvo1872
    @samueldesalvo1872 5 лет назад +1

    Glad to see your back joe.

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад +1

      Been back for just over a month. Glad to have you back into my YT community.

  • @mtoledo9992
    @mtoledo9992 5 лет назад +1

    Sorry to hear about you being laid off; but it's nice to see that you got your own business up and running.
    I'm a social worker, but I like to do some logging as a hobby. I love to see the setup that you have, and all the shots of your inventory. Makes me want to buy a place out in the woods where I can go spend the weekends cutting and splitting wood.
    Keep up the great work, Joe. Love your channel.

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      Thanks so much for the support mtoledo9992. I sure do like living out in the sticks, can run all the equipment without neighbors complaining.

  • @tomwaldo9556
    @tomwaldo9556 5 лет назад +2

    It is definitely alot of work. I have about 20 cords of 8 foot logs in my yard. I bit off more than I can chew. I didn't realize how out of shape I am. I'll get in shape slowly but surely. I can't afford help so I'm working at it. You have my respect my friend.

    • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
      @DanielAtkinsFirewood 5 лет назад +3

      I know the feeling at times. I got a Oak tree from one of my tree faller friends 3 weeks ago and I am still pulling it out of the guys yard.. I do see the end of this tree job.. I am doing this all on top of my normal 9 to 5 job..

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      Are the logs piled on top of each other Tom? No way would I do firewood on the side Daniel.

    • @tomwaldo9556
      @tomwaldo9556 5 лет назад

      Joe's Firewood Videos II yes they are piled on each other. I have the same problem you had. I'm overweight and my lower back gets sore. I'm coming back I just have to keep plugging. It'll get easier.

  • @LouLouLoveSpacelady
    @LouLouLoveSpacelady 5 лет назад +1

    You are getting there!!!! You are halfway there, dont get too discouraged!!!!!!☺

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      Had a HUGE day yesterday for subs, got like 20. 20 new subs per day I'll get there by the end of the month.

  • @americasfavoritehoarder
    @americasfavoritehoarder 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Joe. You make it look easy. Im considering packing up everything and moving to a small house in the woods and buying a splitter. I'll keep watching.

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      If you're willing to do hard work you can make money selling the surplus.

  • @jacekkowalski2192
    @jacekkowalski2192 5 лет назад +1

    You should put splitter closer to place where you put it. Jest place is between pile and place where you put it. And on angle to "border" between this two location. If theres no place for this just manage where unload pile of wood. Localization and placement is crucial for efficiency in processing business.
    Best idea is to stack it directly fron splitter. And do not do this anymore cuz I'm stacking in holzhouses. Most of time i'm literallu push it on car and stack on it. (Its higher than car). Client measures and check wood before unloading.

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад +1

      I try to split and stack whenever possible.

    • @jacekkowalski2192
      @jacekkowalski2192 5 лет назад

      @@JoesFirewoodVideosII do typu van manage and choose localization.
      Choose localization. Then put splitter and look for angle od splitter and cord typu will stack. From splitter table directly stacking. Then you will get place where to unload.
      Key is easy load on on splitter and directly with no step stack it.
      I was doing this with half of cord and then move. Its most efficient.
      Or you put splitter in "central place of cord" - half of its longines and then split.

  • @hubertyoung5571
    @hubertyoung5571 4 года назад +2

    Milk your unemployment? Dude! You paid into that! That was YOUR coin! Look at you now! A hard working entrepreneur and loving it! So step outta that "mindset" they put in you. Blessings

  • @mountainviewturning5319
    @mountainviewturning5319 5 лет назад +1

    Great job 👍

  • @mrglock2313
    @mrglock2313 4 года назад

    When i am not working and mowing my property I am working on my firewood stack. It's hard work but very satisfying to see the wood pile up. Once November 1st hits I light my wood stove and it stays running 24/7 for me next 5 months. It takes a lot of wood to keep warm. 🙄

  • @robrusticwoodlandproducts6662
    @robrusticwoodlandproducts6662 5 лет назад +1

    Good video Joe. 👍🍻

  • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
    @DanielAtkinsFirewood 5 лет назад +3

    I am only part time and Craigslist works great for me.. I am getting wood all year and from August to October is when I sell it all..so can't complain here..

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      So you do it for yourself and sell the surplus?

    • @DanielAtkinsFirewood
      @DanielAtkinsFirewood 5 лет назад

      @@JoesFirewoodVideosII
      Both.. It pays the auto insurance and gas for the truck all year.. So can't complain.. I did about 20 cords this year and I have more wood already this time this year than last.. The best part I dont have to pay for a gym.. membership..

  • @hubertyoung5571
    @hubertyoung5571 4 года назад +1

    Listen. Are you able to buy permits to cut on state or federal land? In Manitoba, we can buy permits to cut 10 to 20 cords. I did that years ago, so don't know if there are any changes

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  4 года назад

      We can but you’re not supposed resell it plus their rules on what you can cut make it not worth it.

  • @helmighomestead2976
    @helmighomestead2976 4 года назад +1

    we all milked unemployment back then, we all got laid off buddy. Found alot of side jobs, like you did with firewood, gas was $5.47 a gallon here! Ugh, I dont know how we got through those times. I was lucky and finally got work as a logger and timber faller, just happened to know a guy that needed a faller. Never did it before, but knew saws, so went to work. Bad times brother

  • @hubertyoung5571
    @hubertyoung5571 4 года назад +1

    Back in the 80s, for a $20 permit, you could cull 10 t0 20 cords a year in selected areas

  • @LouLouLoveSpacelady
    @LouLouLoveSpacelady 5 лет назад +3

    Hi Joe, saved this video to watch later. Havent felt well today. ☺

  • @richysoutdoors2591
    @richysoutdoors2591 5 лет назад +2

    Good video Joe. I'll sell a few cords but need most of my wood to use myself.

  • @ericolson111
    @ericolson111 5 лет назад +6

    Almost every time I watch your videos (which is every day) I want to go out and split some firewood. It doesn't always happen but it gets me in the wood cutting mode. I run a boiler for the house and shop so I go through 13-16 cords a winter plus sell a little on the side. Good thing I enjoy it I guess. As always👍

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      Yeah if you have a boiler you got to do the wood yourself, or you might as well just buy propane.

  • @toddiman8739
    @toddiman8739 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Joe! The more new customers you get equals loyal customers!

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      I would say that at least 75% of customers who buy from me become repeat customers.

  • @BAKERHUSKIE
    @BAKERHUSKIE 5 лет назад +1

    Wish I could get that much wood

  • @CliffsideStables
    @CliffsideStables 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks Joe for this video. I am contemplating selling firewood as a way to clear the overgrown 38 acres we have in northern TN. Hopefully I can sell my first 100 cords and pay for the needed equipment. Tim @ Cliffside Acres

  • @jacklowe3788
    @jacklowe3788 5 лет назад +1

    What length do you cut your firewood? What's you best type wood to sell? Thanks for the informative video!

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      I try to cut everything 16" but we're not robots. There's too many good hardwoods around here to pick a best one.

  • @harrisonp3727
    @harrisonp3727 5 лет назад +1

    Running a firewood business, is hard job physically. As long as you enjoy what you're doing and making a profit you can live off.

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад +1

      There are I times that I think about going back to factory work.

  • @russsherwood5978
    @russsherwood5978 5 лет назад +1

    how long do ya cut yer strings? thank ya fer the video

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      Watch this video and subscribe to this channel:
      ruclips.net/video/gn3KdPynHz8/видео.html

    • @russsherwood5978
      @russsherwood5978 5 лет назад

      @@JoesFirewoodVideosII jist watched yer video an subbed that one to,, thanks fer the tips an more videos

  • @robrusticwoodlandproducts6662
    @robrusticwoodlandproducts6662 5 лет назад +1

    Did you get the welding done on your truck?

  • @MDC2020
    @MDC2020 5 лет назад +3

    Kinda same boat man. I was 41 and decided to stop keeping up with the jones. I make alot less then I did but I'm alot happier with less. Less stress, Less drama and I don't have to spend half my day in a building. Currently thinking about getting in the wood business myself.

    • @JoesFirewoodVideos
      @JoesFirewoodVideos 5 лет назад

      Here's the video that I made on my original channel related to this video:
      ruclips.net/video/8TqTV15zo70/видео.html

  • @johnreynolds3466
    @johnreynolds3466 5 лет назад

    How much do u sale wood

  • @strokerace4765
    @strokerace4765 5 лет назад +1

    One time I was working for a lady for $10 an hour, she let me keep the scrap metal from trashed out appliances, then the HVAC guy paid me to take off HVAC units, I got $10 an hour from boss lady, rich HVAC guy gave me $20 per unit, I got $100 for the scrap! Winner Winner Winner

  • @NorthForkHollow
    @NorthForkHollow 5 лет назад +2

    Good video Joe! When and how did you decide to go legit and start a real business? Paying the tax man and such?

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад +1

      Never said I was legit. I'll become a ''real'' business once I have money left over after I buy my food, phone bill, fuel, repairs on my equipment and logs.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow 5 лет назад +1

      @@JoesFirewoodVideosII Wow, I would be too worried only taking cash and not paying taxes that I would be caught and owe more. I'm too paranoid I guess.

  • @willbyrd5717
    @willbyrd5717 5 лет назад +1

    I share everyday to wood cutting boys!

  • @willbyrd5717
    @willbyrd5717 5 лет назад

    Hey joe is mike on the go?

  • @willbyrd5717
    @willbyrd5717 5 лет назад +1

    Do a job you like to do I love cutting firewood!

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      Yep, Mike loves cutting and I love splitting. He just needs to show up more, only been here 3 times in last 2.5 weeks.

  • @briansmith5235
    @briansmith5235 5 лет назад +4

    Once winter gets here. People will be willing to pay the extra money.
    I had a guy pay me $350 for 1 level bed load of wood.
    I normally charge $160

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      That's for damn sure.

    • @briansmith5235
      @briansmith5235 5 лет назад

      Yes it is

    • @MarksREmarks
      @MarksREmarks 5 лет назад +2

      brian smith: did this person turn into a repeat customer?
      if he never buys wood from you in the future, then you lose.
      i owned a business years ago and one thing i learnt was that you can screw the customer once but he will never come back.

  • @tylercritelli9496
    @tylercritelli9496 5 лет назад +1

    If Matt could stay off the meth he could make good money he is a hard worker

  • @jgonzz10028
    @jgonzz10028 5 лет назад +1

    There's gotta' be a better way to make those bundles.

  • @802louis
    @802louis 5 лет назад +1

    Nice job looks like you’re really making a name for yourself

  • @willbyrd5717
    @willbyrd5717 5 лет назад +1

    Where does your brother cut his wood?

    • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
      @JoesFirewoodVideosII  5 лет назад

      He bought those blocks. The wood he bought from the same guys last year was 10X better than these loads.

  • @willbyrd5717
    @willbyrd5717 5 лет назад +1

    Can’t play games Joe!

  • @stevesedgwick5789
    @stevesedgwick5789 4 года назад +1

    Great video and well done for making a business from nothing