Good morning everyone, I am glad you all are here every day, it means a lot to me! Sorry, I kinda blended a few of the tips together there but they are still good ones. I'll see you all again tomorrow. I will continue daily videos a s long as I can but there will come a time when I am going to go to a video every other day or so, I will let you know. Also, answering comments is getting harder to do to as the volume grows so I won't be able to answer every comment for much longer either, but I will try my best! Thanks CHRIS
This video is way better than any college "business" course. Best firewood channel on Utube in my opinion. The Dave Ramsey of firewood business, much good advice here. Excellent!
Here is another video from Chris that should be required to watch in every gradeschool, highschool, college and grad school in AMERICA !! 🇺🇸 People need to here this message more then ever.
Glad you enjoyed it, that was 2 years ago, we make way more wood now. You might want to see some of the 1200+ videos on my channel now and a new one every day!
Great deal!! Everything I own has been paid with cash. At the age of 66 I have slowed up a lot. But, I still go as far and long as my body and mind allows.
Chris, Hands down one of the VERY BEST videos you have posted ! Its like a firewood , finance, and motivational seminar all rolled into one. Well Done my friend !
Im just getting started so I'm working a full week as a handyman and trying to split wood in my "free" time. It's nice to see that this can lead somewhere!
This is the absolute BEST advice for a businesses owner, anyone that has any manual labor involved in their job, and just anyone that wants to succeed. As a trainer in my field, you have taught me more about how to train workers. THANK YOU!!! This advice is worth more than gold coins!!!!
Chris, this was one of the best videos you have ever made. It was real and I could feel your conviction. You gave 12 tipperoni's on what made you successful and you sacked the armchair quarterbacks. Perfect. Take care my friend. WST
All great advice!! My wife and I just had our 1 year anniversary owning and operating a bar/restaurant. It’s at least 80-100 hours per week. You couldn’t be more right. We have a huge outside patio with a fir pit. I kept getting screwed by firewood people. Full cord= 1 pickup load. Green wood. You wouldn’t believe the number of people who just wouldn’t show up. After watching a few dozen of your videos, I decided to take on the challenge!! I now have a huge pile of logs growing behind our building. The tree companies are happy with bringing logs for free. New Stihl MS 390 and a borrowed log splitter, I guessing I have about 10 cords. Looks like I’m moving up to about 120 hours per week and a new side hustle for next year. Thanks Chris for your inspiration. Keep those videos coming. I usually you at 4am before bed. They keep me going.
@@InTheWoodyard Oh yes, you did mention it in a previous video I watched... I have just forgotten completely about! You are such a hard worker! May you be blessed!👋
Years of experience does pay off. Smart smart smart. I worked with a guy where we moved just splitting and storing five times before sold not to mention what he paid for the cut wood. The good thing we would get cut wood at 16 inches but he lost the profit in moving it so many times prior to sale. Not efficient at all. You have the smartest system. One job at a time unless of course you have two people cut and stack works well. You are very efficient. Keep up the great work. Time and money saving as for sure. Great job.
Good morning Chris!!😀😀 That was great advice for anyone who is going to start their own business. Doing firewood is great exercise. But doing firewood for a living is darn hard work. Having all the toys to make it easier helps. But it definitely takes a long time to get them if you don't go into debt for them. Age and injury have made doing firewood harder on me than it used to be. But it's my favorite hobby to do when I'm not running my tree harvester. AKA my real job that will take as many hours as I want to give it. Take care my friend!!😀😀 Logger Al
Chris, those were such great points!!! I would say some were great life points not just applicable to firewood but to work life. The people that work hard are those that get promoted and don't get laid off in slow times.
@@InTheWoodyard I said that same thing in middle school! I was observing all the blue collar guys that people shit on for being 'simple', and watching mike rowe on tv, and seeing how important these guys are, and how office guys are terrified of being fired because it'll be hard to find a job somewhere else, and i came up with a saying. If you can work with your hands, you'll always be able to put food on the table.
Again as always - the best woodyard with the best business plan model any university lecturer could ever use to teach his or her students, and the best firewood on this planet ...... ☆☆☆☆☆
Chris!!! So many useful tips...! Thankyou! Ive been buying logging trailer fulls for 12 years and cutting them into logs just like you do! Its took a while to get to this point with a full time job! But really enjoying it..! My wife been pushing me to do more.. so from this video and my wife pushing me.. im going to do more! Cheers mate 👍 James from the UK.
I think this is the best video yet. And I love all your videos you are not only the best wood yard but I love your videos, that's what you are great at making good videos. THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU
Great advice, great work ethic! I'm about 8 years behind you and so glad I found your channel! I'm cleaning up all the dead ash in my bush for exercise and make a little side money. All of these tips will help me avoid many of the pitfalls of the firewood business.....thanks Chris!
This is an AWESOME channel! Good old moral values and honesty included with practical, first hand advice. Not just pertinent to the firewood business, but to any business really. Thanks for the refresher that I had learned eons ago. You young people listening?
Ha! I am not to keen on motivational speakers, it is up to you and I the individual to make up your mind to get it done and keep going when others stop or quit, but you know that! Thanks Donald!
Hi Chris! Yet another great video! I watch several wood related RUclips channels but you are BY FAR the most hard working and productive one. Most people have no idea how much work went into that 1 or two face cords they just bought.
I 1000% agree work, work , work, any moment you can. Even if it 20-30 minutes, it’s all progress. I don’t sell, so ibc totes work great for our farm. Splitting and stacking is a singular step. * also outreach to a near by lumber yard for delivering logs, they have will have “ fire logs”, or “ pallet logs” to purchase. Time is most definitely, your most precious resource!
You are the king of efficiency!! Without a doubt. And your business sense and work ethic is down to earth and as true as it can be. Congrats!! Great channel too!! Thanks for sharing your time and thoughts and experience.
Thank you for all your great video’s. Mainly because off you I’ve already cut and split about 30 face cords in 4 months meanwhile i still go to school and help on our farm.
Love the tips. All of my firewood equipment is paid off. I learned the debt lesson in my 20s when I bought and financed everything. I think I am real lucky with my tree service wood. He dumps logs right in my woodyard. Each dump is about a cord of wood and I get 3 to 4 a week. And it's all free for me.
@@InTheWoodyard Everything. So far this year I've gotten roughly 10 cords of cherry. Lots and lots of oak. Maple, walnut, elm, locust and ash. I take all his campfire wood too. I usually just buck that up and stack it in round form for whenever I feel like splitting it. I have a decent market for campfire wood.
It’s hard to argue your logic. Your help must like the fact that you are sweating right beside them. And I saw you left the machine take a break and run the mower while you continued to sweat in the wood yard. Good advice all around.
Chris you are so right. I have waisted a lot of time over the years not finishing one job first. This is the reason why you have a huge amount of wood stacked on your property.
Well said Chris!! I think more people should take your advice!! Obviously you know what your doing for as successful you are!! I really enjoyed your video...and took everything to heart!! Stay safe my friend!!
I really like all of your practical tips. I poke around and view some older videos and one thing shines through, work. Do the work. You are consistent in your message and it has proven fruitful for you. Thanks for sharing your experience. I am taking it to heart and working towards growing some businesses. I really appreciate your insights. Thanks.
you are right on ever thing you said if more people would do this they would not have time to get in trouble or mind someone elses bussiness thank you dana
Good morning Chris. All great tips. The buying wood is a big step in a firewood business. I think we gonna buy some wood soon!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
New subscriber. REALLY enjoy your videos. I have been workling wood for 40+ years, have an outdoor furnace and am still learning. Keep up the good work. I share your work ethic!
Professor Chris,Once again a great video. The tips that you talked about are tips to live by.Today’s kids are spoiled your are very old school on working and life and very true. My Dad and grandfather thought me about working hard and goals to reach. I can see that you have worked hard on both business you run. Once again great educational videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍 thanks Don
I just cut for my own use, cut on my nephews land by myself, about 6 cords a summer. I have bought logs but the last triaxle load I bought was $750, now that same load is over $1500 , I just do not have that kind of money. I am 76 years old have plenty of time but not much money, and I enjoy working out in the woods and splitting and stacking my wood, gives me something to do that actually is accomplishing something. Oh an I use a little 6.5 ton electric splitter and 16" Husky chainsaw. although this year I did invest in a bigger saw with a 28" bar, ran into a few big trees that 16" saw really did not like, I have one on the ground now that will be the first cut up this spring 30" the 16" got it down but it was a job. LOL
G’mornin Chris. Great tips and advice ! You inspire me to work harder, and I use your model (on a much smaller scale). It has brought success ! Keep up the good work ! GoodNightIrene
I would add one more tip drink lots of water and stay hydrated , dehydration will make your sore back and muscles hurt more and will affect your concentration which is important when running a chainsaw any way I just stopped for a water break and sandwich then I'll be back in my woodyard to do a little more cutting then the rest of the day I'll be splitting thanks Chris for all the great content
Not even close, there are a lot of full time operations that produce and sell thousands of cords a year. I just talk about it a lot and am working on growing.
"Modern society convinces people to buy things they don't need with money they don't have". - Marshall Mcloughon Thumbs up to those who avoid the trap when they can.
Thank you I'm just your average guy with a little annual firewood project to keep our house warm here in southern Scandinavia, but - man you can learn stuff here! And - one thing that struck me, thinking about it, is the crazy amount of time I invest going to my local forrest each year for a little wood... Now - I enjoy the forrest - just being there and doing some meaningful work - but, man... It tends to consume a fair amount of time: A couple of beeches are felled, takes half an hour, but from then on things develop... A small tractor, little grey Fergie, is taken to the forrest; the logs are dragged to a convenient work space area - preferably by some sort of terrain able to serve an ordinary car and trailer for transportation You then 'build' a tightly stacked heap of logs - to be measured by the owner of the forrest! Then you chop it up, throw it in the trailer and drive it home to your shed, finishing by throwing it inside till the shed's full... I guess I'm considering buying a truckload of logs and just build a bigger shed right where the truck's gonna dump it ... Sell the Fergie to a museum and just go to the forrest for mere recreation... It's all that time you invest... I sure learned that today Kind regards Kim
Hi . Your tips apply to everyday life . Great tips . Best tip . You gave . No12 . Your day actually start the the day before . With out a pl a n and a good rest your day will not be produc t ive to the max .
I believe that you are one of the best motivational speakers I've ever heard, and I'm older than dirt! An recovering alcoholic, amputee with one leg and one eye and have COPD bad. I know that starting a fire wood business is not a good idea but would like to split & bundle some wood to sale as a hobby and earn a little side money as I have a good splitter and love doing it. I also have as much locust and cottonwood as I would ever need here on my little acreage. I'm 83 and not used to noting working on something. Is splitting cottonwood as tough as I've been told? I watch you videos back to back, when you take off on a raunt, I hang on evrey word, LOL Keep up the good work You are good MEDS for old farts like me.
Excellent advice Chris! Yes, to make a good living, there is usually a lot of physical, and mental work involved! Hope you can keep up with your daily appearance as I, like many others, find your presentations quite stimulating. Getting off the subject, it’s about time you and Tony demonstrate the ‘Easternmade’ 60c, with the 12-way wedge!
I’m a seventy six year old widow on forty acres of heavy oak and hickory. One day I cut and trim the tree, the next day cut up split and haul to the house .Have to pace myself if I want to walk the next day!
All great tips. I read a quote recently that said "You can quit, or you can work harder, they both hurt. Southerner tip. When it gets real hot, don't drink beer. If you do drink, have whiskey straight or with water. You will sweat much less on whiskey than beer. Moderate use, of course.
@@InTheWoodyard I always watch your videos to see how things are going in the woodyard, Chris. Me and my family are doing good. Our son was born a few weeks ago and he is healthy and strong. So now we've got two boys and a girl. Me and my wife switched from man to man to zone as they say. I decided to move my woodyard to a different space on my place where I can be more efficient with what I'm working with. I'll work to implement your tips!
What you’ve stated is a Philosophy Of Life - and it’s a Good one. One more “tip” is needed: Rest on the Lord’s Day and keep Him in your life. Get to know Him, and He you! We’re (hopefully) going to spend quite a lot of time with Him in the future, and realizing this will not only improve one’s chances of that being advantageous, but also helps in this life to accomplish one’s goals. All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy, but all play and no work makes Johnny a very poor boy. Avoiding work/ performing work poorly or haphazardly is a great recipe for failure or unhappiness, but avoiding God is an even greater recipe for a truly failed life. Great Videos - thank you.
I have 2 acres stacked of each type of wood I carry. That way I start on one end that way by the time I get to the middle I can start adding green wood and by next year the green wood will be ready
I don't sell wood, but I do burn a lot. I have about 5 years staked and ready to go, now I just cut enough at my leisure to refurbish what I burn over the winter. When I turned 60 I got lazy and bought a Log Splitter.!
Efficiency tips. Good - but you're lucky to have the space. I deliver the wood I bring back in my big bike trailer into my front garden, cut and split there.... but it's stacked for seasoning in various parts of my property... and I have to carry the split chunks to where they're stacked. However I see this as a good way to keep fit... I walk miles!
I had a firewood business for decades. I only sold wood that was seasoned for a year. I setup a business account with a wholesaler for logging supplies, chains, bars, files on sale. I put the wood bucked up in my garden. Split in the springtime during mud season when I can’t get in the forest. We’re like ants we never stop. People don’t understand. I went through so many wanna be partners in just one day I never seen them again. Lol. I was running a Husqvarna 2100(100cc) saw with a short bar, Time is money.
Oh dear god I wish I could wake up refreshed. I also wish I could spend more time cutting wood. Sadly I cut what I need yearly too quickly and don't sell it any more. I also wish it would stop raining here. 24th July and it's rained 21 days this month and it's expected to rain every day for the next week.
Good morning everyone, I am glad you all are here every day, it means a lot to me! Sorry, I kinda blended a few of the tips together there but they are still good ones. I'll see you all again tomorrow. I will continue daily videos a s long as I can but there will come a time when I am going to go to a video every other day or so, I will let you know. Also, answering comments is getting harder to do to as the volume grows so I won't be able to answer every comment for much longer either, but I will try my best! Thanks CHRIS
Time is limited don't worry about answering comments ( time is money)
If we have been paying attention none of us will have time to watch your videos.
Great tips Chris thanks. Always learning from you and others in the community.
Knowledge is valuable, thank you for giving!
Don't worry about answering. It is the natural process of a channel growing. Oh and besides... I mostly comment to hear myself speak anyway.. lol.
This video is way better than any college "business" course. Best firewood channel on Utube in my opinion. The Dave Ramsey of firewood business, much good advice here. Excellent!
Appreciate that..... Dave Ramsey of the firewood business! I like that, and I am doing better than I deserve!
I teach college business courses and I agree (except for mine of course😁)
Well said. Firm believer in Good Quality Shoes, Gloves and Bed. You have to protect your greatest asset... YOU.
Yes, you are exactly correct!
I like this channel. Having collected large pieces of wood, cut them into rounds and split, all by hand, i can attest that it is incredibly hard work.
Right on, I agree!
Here is another video from Chris that should be required to watch in every gradeschool, highschool, college and grad school in AMERICA !! 🇺🇸 People need to here this message more then ever.
Thanks so much for watching!
A wise man and direct to the point. Great tips. Thank you. Unreal the amount of wood you are doing. Iain From Ireland.😊
Glad you enjoyed it, that was 2 years ago, we make way more wood now. You might want to see some of the 1200+ videos on my channel now and a new one every day!
Great deal!! Everything I own has been paid with cash. At the age of 66 I have slowed up a lot. But, I still go as far and long as my body and mind allows.
That is great Douglas, good to hear, just keep cuttin'!
Chris, Hands down one of the VERY BEST videos you have posted ! Its like a firewood , finance, and motivational seminar all rolled into one. Well Done my friend !
Thanks Anthony!
Good morning, Chris. Great recommendations. Working smarter not harder. Have a grand day.
Thanks Brian, working smarter is good but working smarter AND harder is great!
@@InTheWoodyard Mike Rowe would be proud of that sentiment.
Im just getting started so I'm working a full week as a handyman and trying to split wood in my "free" time. It's nice to see that this can lead somewhere!
Yup, keep going, you can do way more than you think!
This is the absolute BEST advice for a businesses owner, anyone that has any manual labor involved in their job, and just anyone that wants to succeed. As a trainer in my field, you have taught me more about how to train workers. THANK YOU!!! This advice is worth more than gold coins!!!!
Thanks you for watching and the kind words!
Chris, this was one of the best videos you have ever made. It was real and I could feel your conviction. You gave 12 tipperoni's on what made you successful and you sacked the armchair quarterbacks. Perfect. Take care my friend. WST
Ha, I like sacking! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
All great advice!! My wife and I just had our 1 year anniversary owning and operating a bar/restaurant. It’s at least 80-100 hours per week. You couldn’t be more right. We have a huge outside patio with a fir pit. I kept getting screwed by firewood people. Full cord= 1 pickup load. Green wood. You wouldn’t believe the number of people who just wouldn’t show up. After watching a few dozen of your videos, I decided to take on the challenge!!
I now have a huge pile of logs growing behind our building. The tree companies are happy with bringing logs for free.
New Stihl MS 390 and a borrowed log splitter, I guessing I have about 10 cords. Looks like I’m moving up to about 120 hours per week and a new side hustle for next year.
Thanks Chris for your inspiration. Keep those videos coming. I usually you at 4am before bed. They keep me going.
Thanks Steve, sounds like you are an ambitious guy who has his mind right, it is a long slog, but you can do it!
Professor Woody - amazing advice. THANKYOU from the UK.
Thanks for watching!
12:48 WELL DONE CHRIS!!! YOU ARE A LEGEND AND A HARD WORKER!!! BY SPLITTING ALL OF YOUR FIREWOOD THE FIRST 2 YEARS BY HAND🖐!!!🪵🪓
Actually I started splitting wood by hand at about 7...that was 55 years ago, never had a hydraulic splitter until I was 50.
@@InTheWoodyard Oh yes, you did mention it in a previous video I watched... I have just forgotten completely about! You are such a hard worker! May you be blessed!👋
Years of experience does pay off. Smart smart smart. I worked with a guy where we moved just splitting and storing five times before sold not to mention what he paid for the cut wood. The good thing we would get cut wood at 16 inches but he lost the profit in moving it so many times prior to sale. Not efficient at all. You have the smartest system. One job at a time unless of course you have two people cut and stack works well. You are very efficient. Keep up the great work. Time and money saving as for sure. Great job.
Thanks Dan, I am working on ways to touch the wood as little as possible!
That's the goal.
Great advise I used it runing my business and now I.can enjoy a great retirement. 🌝
Good for you John!
Awesome! Goodnight Irene!
Thanks Bryan!
Good morning Chris!!😀😀
That was great advice for anyone who is going to start their own business. Doing firewood is great exercise. But doing firewood for a living is darn hard work.
Having all the toys to make it easier helps. But it definitely takes a long time to get them if you don't go into debt for them.
Age and injury have made doing firewood harder on me than it used to be. But it's my favorite hobby to do when I'm not running my tree harvester. AKA my real job that will take as many hours as I want to give it.
Take care my friend!!😀😀
Logger Al
Hello al
@@kennethcarlson8713 Hi Kenny!!
Thanks Al, just keep cuttin'!!!!!!!!
Chris, those were such great points!!! I would say some were great life points not just applicable to firewood but to work life. The people that work hard are those that get promoted and don't get laid off in slow times.
Yes, there is always a job for a person who gets stuff done!
@@InTheWoodyard
I said that same thing in middle school! I was observing all the blue collar guys that people shit on for being 'simple', and watching mike rowe on tv, and seeing how important these guys are, and how office guys are terrified of being fired because it'll be hard to find a job somewhere else, and i came up with a saying.
If you can work with your hands, you'll always be able to put food on the table.
We were raised proper
Guys like this built this country. Great work ethic.
Thanks so much Mr. Dorner!
"I get a little sloggy" haha! I'm definitely stealing that word! Thanks for all the great advise. Stay healthy and stay safe Chris!
Thanks Sam, yes, sloggy is bad!
Again as always - the best woodyard with the best business plan model any university lecturer could ever use to teach his or her students, and the best firewood on this planet ...... ☆☆☆☆☆
Thanks a bunch Dude!
Many people need to listen to the tips!
I hope they do! Thanks Jeff!
I love how you talked about eating well. Primo
Thanks for watching!
Chris!!! So many useful tips...! Thankyou! Ive been buying logging trailer fulls for 12 years and cutting them into logs just like you do! Its took a while to get to this point with a full time job! But really enjoying it..! My wife been pushing me to do more.. so from this video and my wife pushing me.. im going to do more! Cheers mate 👍 James from the UK.
That sounds great, just keep cuttin'!
I came back and rewatched this video. This is one of the best videos Chris has ever made. Awesome tips!
Glad you enjoyed it Tyler!
I think this is the best video yet. And I love all your videos you are not only the best wood yard but I love your videos, that's what you are great at making good videos. THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU
Wow, thank you!
Great tips for being efficient!! This goes along with your video of working and saving to make your business profitable. Have a Safe Day
Thanks David!
Amazingly very well done and said!!! I couldn’t even say it any more better! My hats off and two thumbs up to you!
Thanks Kevin, I am just a guy with wood to sell!
Great life values of work. You would make a great addition to a class room on work values that are not taught today .
Thanks Barbara!
Great advice, great work ethic! I'm about 8 years behind you and so glad I found your channel! I'm cleaning up all the dead ash in my bush for exercise and make a little side money. All of these tips will help me avoid many of the pitfalls of the firewood business.....thanks Chris!
I wish you well, thanks for watching!
You sir are wise and an inspiration!!
Thanks Rick!
Chris your videos should be essential viewing for anyone in this business thank you 👍
Thanks Jack!
Man you nailed it all around.
Thanks!
Great advice firewood is one of them jobs that just takes good ole work humble work
You got that right Ricky!
Great tips Chris. Thx.
Thanks a bunch!
I’m lucky to have two bro-n-laws that own tree services. No shortage of logs.
Nice, you are lucky she said yes!!! Ha!
Great advice on how to build a profitable business. Keep up the hard work and terrific videos. The best on RUclips pertaining to firewood
I appreciate that Den!
This is an AWESOME channel! Good old moral values and honesty included with practical, first hand advice. Not just pertinent to the firewood business, but to any business really. Thanks for the refresher that I had learned eons ago. You young people listening?
I appreciate that Norman!
Great video Chris!
I thank you finally found your calling for motivational speeches! Keep up the good work 👍👍
Ha! I am not to keen on motivational speakers, it is up to you and I the individual to make up your mind to get it done and keep going when others stop or quit, but you know that! Thanks Donald!
Hi Chris! Yet another great video! I watch several wood related RUclips channels but you are BY FAR the most hard working and productive one. Most people have no idea how much work went into that 1 or two face cords they just bought.
Wow, thanks Bob, I am just a guy with wood that likes to work!
I 1000% agree work, work , work, any moment you can. Even if it 20-30 minutes, it’s all progress.
I don’t sell, so ibc totes work great for our farm. Splitting and stacking is a singular step.
* also outreach to a near by lumber yard for delivering logs, they have will have “ fire logs”, or “ pallet logs” to purchase. Time is most definitely, your most precious resource!
Well said!
You are the king of efficiency!! Without a doubt.
And your business sense and work ethic is down to earth and as true as it can be. Congrats!! Great channel too!!
Thanks for sharing your time and thoughts and experience.
I just a guy with some wood that wants to sell it! Thanks for watching!
It is amazing how much you look like Red Green.
Sorry about that, it must be hard on a persons eyes! HA! I need some duct tape for my face! HA!
Thank you for all your great video’s. Mainly because off you I’ve already cut and split about 30 face cords in 4 months meanwhile i still go to school and help on our farm.
That is awesome! Keep cuttin'!!!
Lots of good advice. That's why I like you. Take care Chris 👍🇺🇸
Thanks, you too!
Love the tips. All of my firewood equipment is paid off. I learned the debt lesson in my 20s when I bought and financed everything. I think I am real lucky with my tree service wood. He dumps logs right in my woodyard. Each dump is about a cord of wood and I get 3 to 4 a week. And it's all free for me.
That is awesome Jeff, what kind of wood do you get?
@@InTheWoodyard Everything. So far this year I've gotten roughly 10 cords of cherry. Lots and lots of oak. Maple, walnut, elm, locust and ash. I take all his campfire wood too. I usually just buck that up and stack it in round form for whenever I feel like splitting it. I have a decent market for campfire wood.
It’s hard to argue your logic. Your help must like the fact that you are sweating right beside them. And I saw you left the machine take a break and run the mower while you continued to sweat in the wood yard. Good advice all around.
Thanks Bob, I have found that if I work with someone I can "motivate" them with challenges as we go.
Love watching your show. Great advice for anyone regardless of the business they’re in.
Thanks Rodney, mostly just common sense, which is not common.
Awesome tips and all very true Chris keep it always my friend
You got it! Thanks John!
Chris you are so right. I have waisted a lot of time over the years not finishing one job first. This is the reason why you have a huge amount of wood stacked on your property.
Thanks Dennis, I just like to get it done.
I wished some of the other RUclips wood guys would heed your advice and recommendations, the efficiency in the way you process wood is impressive!!
Thanks for the kind words, some do some talk.
Well said Chris!! I think more people should take your advice!! Obviously you know what your doing for as successful you are!! I really enjoyed your video...and took everything to heart!! Stay safe my friend!!
I appreciate that Tim!
Very good suggestions!
Thank you!
Richard, Idaho
Thanks for watching Richard!
@@InTheWoodyard you are a very hard worker and my respects to you!
@@InTheWoodyard you have good tactics and planning.
I've been cutting Russian Olive trees, Simi hard and watch out for the thorns
I really like all of your practical tips. I poke around and view some older videos and one thing shines through, work. Do the work. You are consistent in your message and it has proven fruitful for you. Thanks for sharing your experience. I am taking it to heart and working towards growing some businesses. I really appreciate your insights. Thanks.
Thanks, yup, the wood does not cut or split itself!
you are right on ever thing you said if more people would do this they would not have time to get in trouble or mind someone elses bussiness
thank you
dana
You got that right Dana! Thanks for watching!
Love the general discussion kinds of videos!
Thanks Mario, more to come!
Good morning Chris. All great tips. The buying wood is a big step in a firewood business. I think we gonna buy some wood soon!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks a bunch!
New subscriber. REALLY enjoy your videos.
I have been workling wood for 40+ years, have an outdoor furnace and am still learning.
Keep up the good work.
I share your work ethic!
Awesome, thank you!
Professor Chris,Once again a great video. The tips that you talked about are tips to live by.Today’s kids are spoiled your are very old school on working and life and very true. My Dad and grandfather thought me about working hard and goals to reach. I can see that you have worked hard on both business you run. Once again great educational videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍 thanks Don
Wow, thanks Donald!
I just cut for my own use, cut on my nephews land by myself, about 6 cords a summer. I have bought logs but the last triaxle load I bought was $750, now that same load is over $1500 , I just do not have that kind of money. I am 76 years old have plenty of time but not much money, and I enjoy working out in the woods and splitting and stacking my wood, gives me something to do that actually is accomplishing something. Oh an I use a little 6.5 ton electric splitter and 16" Husky chainsaw. although this year I did invest in a bigger saw with a 28" bar, ran into a few big trees that 16" saw really did not like, I have one on the ground now that will be the first cut up this spring 30" the 16" got it down but it was a job. LOL
Just stay at it and you will be fine! Keep cuttin'!
Yes drill sergeant love it. No rest for the wicked league score I’m concerned 😂
Just keep cuttin'!
Great video, great tips. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
G’mornin Chris. Great tips and advice ! You inspire me to work harder, and I use your model (on a much smaller scale). It has brought success ! Keep up the good work ! GoodNightIrene
Thanks Corey!
You are a wise man ! Good talk .
Thanks Bruce!
I would add one more tip drink lots of water and stay hydrated , dehydration will make your sore back and muscles hurt more and will affect your concentration which is important when running a chainsaw any way I just stopped for a water break and sandwich then I'll be back in my woodyard to do a little more cutting then the rest of the day I'll be splitting thanks Chris for all the great content
Thanks Heath, you are right drink and then drink some more!
Wasn’t sure if this was Chris in The Woodyard or a motivational speech from a TedTalk! Love it. Good advice.
Yes, that is it! A TED, In the Woodyard talk!
You are definitely the Michael Jordan of firewood Business
Not even close, there are a lot of full time operations that produce and sell thousands of cords a year. I just talk about it a lot and am working on growing.
"Modern society convinces people to buy things they don't need with money they don't have". - Marshall Mcloughon
Thumbs up to those who avoid the trap when they can.
Yes, my good friend Dave says the same thing on the radio a lot, his last name is Ramsey!
once again you are 100% correct chris
I am guessing that you have not ever talked to my wife!!!!!! HA!!!!!
Some solid tips !!! Enjoy the day love the videos from one wood seller to another let the sawdust fly !!
Thanks a bunch!
Thank you
I'm just your average guy with a little annual firewood project to keep our house warm here in southern Scandinavia, but - man you can learn stuff here!
And - one thing that struck me, thinking about it, is the crazy amount of time I invest going to my local forrest each year for a little wood...
Now - I enjoy the forrest - just being there and doing some meaningful work - but, man... It tends to consume a fair amount of time:
A couple of beeches are felled, takes half an hour, but from then on things develop...
A small tractor, little grey Fergie, is taken to the forrest; the logs are dragged to a convenient work space area - preferably by some sort of terrain able to serve an ordinary car and trailer for transportation
You then 'build' a tightly stacked heap of logs - to be measured by the owner of the forrest!
Then you chop it up, throw it in the trailer and drive it home to your shed, finishing by throwing it inside till the shed's full...
I guess I'm considering buying a truckload of logs and just build a bigger shed right where the truck's gonna dump it ... Sell the Fergie to a museum and just go to the forrest for mere recreation... It's all that time you invest... I sure learned that today
Kind regards Kim
Thanks for watching and for the woods story time!!
Great advise Chris! You have so much knowledge. Thanks for sharing your experience with us : )
Thanks, I am just a guy who likes to work.
Hi . Your tips apply to everyday life . Great tips . Best tip . You gave . No12 . Your day actually start the the day before . With out a pl a n and a good rest your day will not be produc t ive to the max .
Hello and thanks for watching!
I believe that you are one of the best motivational speakers I've ever heard, and I'm older than dirt! An recovering alcoholic, amputee with one leg and one eye and have COPD bad. I know that starting a fire wood business is not a good idea but would like to split & bundle some wood to sale as a hobby and earn a little side money as I have a good splitter and love doing it. I also have as much locust and cottonwood as I would ever need here on my little acreage. I'm 83 and not used to noting working on something. Is splitting cottonwood as tough as I've been told? I watch you videos back to back, when you take off on a raunt, I hang on evrey word, LOL Keep up the good work You are good MEDS for old farts like me.
Thanks for the kind words Fred!
Excellent advice Chris! Yes, to make a good living, there is usually a lot of physical, and mental work involved! Hope you can keep up with your daily appearance as I, like many others, find your presentations quite stimulating. Getting off the subject, it’s about time you and Tony demonstrate the ‘Easternmade’ 60c, with the 12-way wedge!
Ha! I can only dream about that for now Len, maybe one day! Thanks for watching!
I’m a seventy six year old widow on forty acres of heavy oak and hickory. One day I cut and trim the tree, the next day cut up split and haul to the house .Have to pace myself if I want to walk the next day!
Wow that is awesome...keep cuttin'!
Great list. #12 is true. Health makes it all possible.
Yup, thanks!
All great tips. I read a quote recently that said "You can quit, or you can work harder, they both hurt. Southerner tip. When it gets real hot, don't drink beer. If you do drink, have whiskey straight or with water. You will sweat much less on whiskey than beer. Moderate use, of course.
Yes, drinking water is a must for sure and quitting never finishes the job!
Just watched your video, I believe I need a longer whip to get my one employee more motivated....signed, the Boss
Have you tried bribery yet?
Lol , yes that always works....
Great stuff, Chris!
Thanks Glen! Good to see you here again, how are you and you family doing?
@@InTheWoodyard I always watch your videos to see how things are going in the woodyard, Chris. Me and my family are doing good. Our son was born a few weeks ago and he is healthy and strong. So now we've got two boys and a girl. Me and my wife switched from man to man to zone as they say. I decided to move my woodyard to a different space on my place where I can be more efficient with what I'm working with. I'll work to implement your tips!
What you’ve stated is a Philosophy Of Life - and it’s a Good one.
One more “tip” is needed: Rest on the Lord’s Day and keep Him in your life. Get to know Him, and He you!
We’re (hopefully) going to spend quite a lot of time with Him in the future, and realizing this will not only improve one’s chances of that being advantageous, but also helps in this life to accomplish one’s goals. All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy, but all play and no work makes Johnny a very poor boy. Avoiding work/ performing work poorly or haphazardly is a great recipe for failure or unhappiness, but avoiding God is an even greater recipe for a truly failed life.
Great Videos - thank you.
Every day is Gods day in my life!
Great tips. Thanks Chris 👍
You are welcome, your boss said get back to work!
I like your philosophy!
Thanks!!
Your absolutely correct.
No sense in stressing over having to move everything constantly
I have 2 acres stacked of each type of wood I carry.
That way I start on one end that way by the time I get to the middle I can start adding green wood and by next year the green wood will be ready
Thanks Brian!
That sounds like a great system Brian, how much wood do you sell in a year?
I'd say about 250-300 cords.
This past winter was about 200 cords. We had an unusually warm winter.
I don't sell wood, but I do burn a lot. I have about 5 years staked and ready to go, now I just cut enough at my leisure to refurbish what I burn over the winter.
When I turned 60 I got lazy and bought a Log Splitter.!
Sounds like you are doing well!
Good tips equipment is expensive and expensive to maintain 👍🏼
It sure is!
Great life lesson
Thanks!
Efficiency tips. Good - but you're lucky to have the space. I deliver the wood I bring back in my big bike trailer into my front garden, cut and split there.... but it's stacked for seasoning in various parts of my property... and I have to carry the split chunks to where they're stacked. However I see this as a good way to keep fit... I walk miles!
Good stuff! I started the same way!
I’m with you Chris, do one job at a time! Multi-tasking is lots of jobs not done properly.
Yes, that is the truth! Thanks!
Awesome video you really tell it like it is ! Great tips thank u
Glad it was helpful Danny!!!!
I had a firewood business for decades. I only sold wood that was seasoned for a year. I setup a business account with a wholesaler for logging supplies, chains, bars, files on sale. I put the wood bucked up in my garden. Split in the springtime during mud season when I can’t get in the forest. We’re like ants we never stop. People don’t understand. I went through so many wanna be partners in just one day I never seen them again. Lol. I was running a Husqvarna 2100(100cc) saw with a short bar, Time is money.
Thanks for your business story Bill, it was interesting! Yes time is the one thing most people do not account for!
Once again more words of wisdom outstanding Chris you’re the man! SAVAGE 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
Ha, I'm just an old cranky man, with some years of work in.
Your advice is so solid, it applies to every aspect of life. Thank you! God Bless🙏🏼🇺🇸
Happy to help! Thanks for watching!
Great advice !
Glad it was helpful Neil! Thanks for watching!
Amen to tip #5!!👍
Thanks Jeremiah!
Oh dear god I wish I could wake up refreshed. I also wish I could spend more time cutting wood. Sadly I cut what I need yearly too quickly and don't sell it any more. I also wish it would stop raining here. 24th July and it's rained 21 days this month and it's expected to rain every day for the next week.
Yes rain can take the fun away fast!
Yar spot on lad...I always say, Good enough Is Not good enough....If you know what I mean
Thanks Gerry, yes I do, good enough rarely is.....
Great advise! Thank you! God bless!
Glad it was helpful!