Secrets to Having a Successful Firewood Business!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @zo2913
    @zo2913 2 года назад +60

    I like when Papa tells us how its done and done right. Got to respect all those years of hard work, knowledge and wisdom.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +3

      Thanks for the comment. Boss Man.

  • @loccosupreme9344
    @loccosupreme9344 2 года назад +21

    This is a man, raising his daughters right! Much respect. Passing that knowledge down. As a single dad who raised 3 daughters by myself, I love this type of video. They love " The Boss" - Dad... simply awesome!

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +3

      Thanks for the great comment. Boss Man.

  • @goldshieldenterprises692
    @goldshieldenterprises692 2 года назад +35

    I’m glad to see “The Boss” warming up to the camera. He always explains everything so well and it’s evident that he’s passionate about the family business.

  • @bobwollard9105
    @bobwollard9105 2 года назад +24

    Great video. It's apparent that a bunch of thought and experience has gone into this operation. Love the humility of this entire family. Well done Dad and Emerald.

  • @stevet8121
    @stevet8121 2 года назад +8

    A clean work area is more efficient and safer. "Down time is cleanup time" is stressed in every big sawmill for a reason. You're a good leader Boss Man!

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +1

      Thank you for the great comment. Boss Man.

  • @rightsideofthegrass8114
    @rightsideofthegrass8114 2 года назад +4

    I watch several YT channels of those with a firewood business. In nearly all cases, they handle (by hand) the wood many times. Hand lifted to the splitter, hand thrown into a trailer, hand taken out of trailer, hand stacked, hand loaded for delivery. Wow! So much handling, especially by hand. The yard has stacks, stacks and more stacks - species, time of seasoning, etc. Your process is so much better streamlined. The double/triple/quad handling is eliminated.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад

      Your analysis is correct. Handle it as few times as possible. Boss Man.

  • @peterh9927
    @peterh9927 2 года назад +13

    Great tour of the firewood business ! So important to keep the work space clean and efficient. I like your decision to operate smaller and more versatile trucks.

  • @SawmillerSmith
    @SawmillerSmith 2 года назад +7

    I sold and burned wood for decades. But probably the last 2 decades I haven't touched firewood. Still I love watching the Bossman and his gorgeous daughter talk firewood.

  • @Robert-xs3ki
    @Robert-xs3ki 2 года назад +9

    I'm impressed with 0 waste cut, the more the better.

  • @grandn8646
    @grandn8646 2 года назад +2

    You have a very impressive operation there. I respect the habit of cleaning up after each use. I worked in steel stampings for 30 years and my people regretted having to clean up the area at the end of their shift, but it keeps the area looking great and helps eliminate accidents. Thanks for the informative video.

    • @vk2ig
      @vk2ig 2 года назад

      When I worked in a machine shop we weren't allowed to clock off unless the shop was cleaned up and all tools put away.

  • @dieterkoch6563
    @dieterkoch6563 2 года назад +22

    For a guy that professed to dislike filming you seem very comfortable now! Like George Burns said "Once you've got sincerity down, you've got it made" LOL Great video. Let Emerald keep her job as cinematographer.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +8

      Thanks for the comment. I do feel more comfortable than I did. Boss Man.

    • @mrwaterschoot5617
      @mrwaterschoot5617 2 года назад +1

      boss man and all folks that supports your operation. to quote some who i can not remember in my start of my 67th year. though we celebrate different sabbath. your faith is the start of my faith of my mama and papa. after a cruxifiction on some kind of across to bare. rumor has it the there are enough slivers and splinters to fill all of your trailers and all of your bulk tankers to hold kindling and fire starter for this winter and then some.
      lets put the faith of our parents behind us and bury any hatchets or pickaroons peaveys or cant or can not hooks or tomahawk cruise missiles.
      a picture is worth a thousand rubbles of splinters.
      a video told by the boss man holding a warm fresh cup of inverter boiled coffee or tea and all that java jive is simple hydration that is made with clean fresh water. shoot its raining duck undercover of a strategically placed pavilion. neither sun nor rain nor snow or dark of night will hold back the efforts of the boss man and his family jewels to prevent a 70-80 work week .
      this video was filmed in short ironwood shirt sleeves on a autumn day with many leaves of different colors washed away in the pouring rain and hurricane gayle winds.
      more later after a phone recharge and a potty break or a relief of yellow river from the kidneys and bladder screaming police release me let me go downstream. to much coffee it is time to go.

  • @paulc.4211
    @paulc.4211 2 года назад +9

    OMG Emerald the boss is sporting a nice new hat, it looks very patriotic and by the way a another very informative video!

  • @davidmorris3138
    @davidmorris3138 2 года назад +6

    Have a great weekend be safe and yes looking forward to next video

  • @sswoodprocessing
    @sswoodprocessing 2 года назад +10

    Loved the video, thanks for sharing you setup! 👍🪵

  • @davidkuehl8713
    @davidkuehl8713 2 года назад +6

    All about efficiency and doing what is best and smart. One can tell this is a thought out operation. Thanks for video.

  • @allanhover5008
    @allanhover5008 2 года назад +6

    74.5 thousand subscribers outstanding to all and thinks for all the wonderful information as well

  • @pcatful
    @pcatful 2 года назад +8

    Thanks for talk! Impressive set up. Happy Weekend!

  • @peterdyer9557
    @peterdyer9557 2 года назад +5

    Sweet setup..and coffee on demand!!

  • @stevenfullenwider3178
    @stevenfullenwider3178 2 года назад +16

    The Boss seemed to be more talkative today. He always does a great job explaining and describing the topic that is under discussion. Happy Weekend!

  • @billsandrelli957
    @billsandrelli957 2 года назад +13

    there is no better teacher than a knowledge of you job. And Your father is great example.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. Boss Man.

  • @wassabuck
    @wassabuck 2 года назад +4

    Boss Man is getting comfortable with the camera. What a great wealth of knowledge. Love the family business.

  • @williamgibb5557
    @williamgibb5557 2 года назад +7

    We can learn from others and also we learn from our own failures and successes. Listening to the boss man is a success story for us to enjoy and learn from. Enjoy your weekend

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад

      Thanks for the comment. Enjoy the weekend. Boss Man.

  • @tedduke1699
    @tedduke1699 2 года назад +2

    Hi Boss. "ask me how I know!" I use that line often when working with a youngster.

  • @bcoolson
    @bcoolson 2 года назад +7

    Great video, have a good weekend! Be safe.

  • @yrdGBA
    @yrdGBA 2 года назад +7

    Great presentation Em, you can see the pride you all have for the log yard and your family . I enjoy watching you girls run the yard, more families need to work together no matter what the project might be.

  • @samuelluria4744
    @samuelluria4744 2 года назад +11

    Boss, I gotta say, I meant to tell you a couple months ago, when you did a video on the actual logging deck and road on the mountainside....how much I appreciate your philosophy!
    HAVING A SYSTEM!!!!!👏👏👏
    Now, in this video, the same theme is coming through....I love it!!!
    In my crowd of colleagues in the tree business out here, I am like John the Baptist, crying in the wilderness!!!😜😜

  • @anthonyricard7458
    @anthonyricard7458 2 года назад +22

    A great setup for firewood. Surely makes it easier to operate with everything kept clean. Less breakage and less wear on the machine. Thanks for the great video, Emerald, and Boss. Have a great weekend.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the comment, enjoy the weekend. Boss Man.

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins9240 2 года назад +7

    This was a great presentation! The Boss takes pride in his work, his equipment and , more importantly, his family.
    I like the way you have streamlined your business and the way you and Mrs. Boss have taught your kids the value of hard work and a job well done.

  • @turklayher4794
    @turklayher4794 2 года назад +10

    Emerald your daddy is a smart man. Pay attention you do well. The best information you can get, hands on training! He is teaching you well and you are picking it up quite well. Great video

  • @bruceguidosh2120
    @bruceguidosh2120 Год назад +1

    NOW I know why I'm enjoying this channel so much! As a lover of an endless coffee pot, it takes it to a new level to devote a sidebox of your truck into a mobile java bar, lol!

  • @dugganwoodworks
    @dugganwoodworks 2 года назад +6

    Thanks! Good info. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад

      Yes, it is. Boss Man.

  • @brucearney9536
    @brucearney9536 2 года назад +11

    Everything looks well thought out and neat ! Nice .

  • @Dennismelnychuk
    @Dennismelnychuk 2 года назад +10

    Wow your family sure has a lot invested in equipment, trucks, trailers and sawmills. Your dad, mom and probably your grandfather worked very hard to get this all set, now with you , your brother and sisters it is truly a family business.

  • @taftamick54
    @taftamick54 2 года назад +2

    I hear ya boy!!! at's why them youngins are so incredible....This man and mom.... Mom we wanna here from you too!!!

  • @MrRugrat5288
    @MrRugrat5288 2 года назад +3

    You are sooo lucky to have your dad and whole family in your life. I never knew my dad. Cherish your life young one. There is nothing better. Grass is as green as it gets for you. I’m a 57 year old male and I think your dad is the sh*t. Be proud of what you have.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад

      Wow, thank you. Boss Man.

  • @kurtcraig3421
    @kurtcraig3421 2 года назад +6

    i allways admired the depth of cleaning that Em an Jade did on the LT40 at the end of the shift. now i know where they got it from.

  • @thatguy044
    @thatguy044 2 года назад +5

    This is a great example of putting more work in the preparation to make less work in the process. Great video.

  • @daytonafuntim
    @daytonafuntim 2 года назад +7

    I love The Boss's in-depth explainations. The more detail, the better for me IMHO.

  • @nickcasarez3531
    @nickcasarez3531 2 года назад +16

    Love how it’s a family business and I truly appreciate how hard you all work,,, it’s so refreshing to see families actually earn their money instead of doing nothing,, I really admire you and your family’s hard work 👍👍👍👍

  • @nellayema2455
    @nellayema2455 2 года назад +9

    Thanks, Boss Man. That's a great setup you have there. Em, good work on the video, as usual. Y'all have a restful weekend!

  • @1fromtheroad
    @1fromtheroad 2 года назад +5

    Nice set up. I’m more in line with your original set up. Making big logs into little logs all day. Be safe. Enjoy. 🇺🇸

  • @mikeyo1449
    @mikeyo1449 2 года назад +8

    Very efficient! I like it 😀

  • @sk00t3r8
    @sk00t3r8 2 года назад +1

    I like the reasoning between a dump truck vs the trailers and utility vehicles.. good information ..

  • @antoniopoydras57
    @antoniopoydras57 2 года назад +14

    Y'all are good folks with strong family structure I enjoy your videos

  • @buckchamp9011
    @buckchamp9011 2 года назад +6

    Very cool, awesome video . Have an awesome weekend 👍🏼❤️🇺🇸😎🤙🏻

  • @UncaDave
    @UncaDave 2 года назад +2

    Thank you Boss Man from WV mountains. Shared this video with my landscaper nephew in VT, a can do guy like yourself. Whenever I am doing a project building something, I always allow time at the end of the day to put tools away and clean up!

  • @jeffjohansen4945
    @jeffjohansen4945 2 года назад +5

    I can tell a lot of thought went into your setup. It is quite impressive to us laymen. Keep up the good work 🇺🇸

  • @johnmartin7182
    @johnmartin7182 2 года назад +13

    Awesome content as always

  • @dennishinkle5010
    @dennishinkle5010 2 года назад +4

    Always like to see the boss taking part in a video. Thank you.👍👍

  • @jodyfannin5496
    @jodyfannin5496 2 года назад +3

    Thanks!

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад

      Thank you so much. Boss Man.

  • @beegs7746
    @beegs7746 2 года назад +13

    The boss is getting better while being filmed. He didn't miss a beat. What he's doing and how is hard to beat with regards to other competition.

  • @MrDbone75
    @MrDbone75 2 года назад +6

    A very good Friday evening to you all in the USA from Wellington Somerset in the uk

  • @davidfranklin1885
    @davidfranklin1885 2 года назад +6

    Thank You!. Boss is a man who knows from hard experience, the right, the wrong, the good, the bad and the ugly of the firewood & log business I would be well pleased to meet him someday.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +2

      Please come and visit anytime. Boss Man.

    • @davidfranklin1885
      @davidfranklin1885 2 года назад +1

      @@KenBreon I would love to. I am the gentleman who heated his house with wood for more than 30+ years. Cut, split and stacked my word, performed all the service & repairs on my two 5.0 cu Pro Mac 850's and a Stihl 360 Pro. Even worked recently at an ACE hardware where I also serviced Stihl and Husqvarna's. Do not know every Thing about saws but do know one heck of a lot about keeping them serviced, repaired and running right. I could never get enough of working with wood, heating with it and the labor involved, and doing small engine repair on the farm. Do hope to come by some day, get my hands "dirty" again, and perform some helpful work there at Lumber Capital. I am semi-retired BUT... if I lived nearby, I would take care of your saws like they were my own, just for the pure pleasure of it. Kindest Regards to you, Boss gentleman!

  • @healyfamily4
    @healyfamily4 2 года назад +9

    Love the commitment to no waste production ❤

  • @7eis
    @7eis 2 года назад +17

    What an awesome guy. Pride in your work is commendable

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +2

      Enjoy the weekend. Boss Man.

  • @philliphuigen1282
    @philliphuigen1282 2 года назад +7

    Great video Emerald. Boss man is right, much easier to keep your work space and equipment clean. Fixing equipment in the freezing mud sucks. I get the trailer idea too, makes sense, you get the ability to haul but with more diversity of use. Can't believe he cuts all day then still punches out a cord on the processor. No wonder you are coffee junkies.

  • @ChuckCanada1
    @ChuckCanada1 Год назад +2

    I love those life lessons where you end up saying "And I'll never do that again''. Sometimes we get to hear others say that and learn before we even do it in the first place. Thanks for sharing that mistake and letting some of us learn before hand.
    Lots of respect for that.

  • @dah61789dah
    @dah61789dah 2 года назад +6

    Always enjoy when the Boss explains things.

  • @beauusa11
    @beauusa11 2 года назад +3

    Boss man did a good job!!!!👍

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 Год назад +1

    Love your work ethic. Not enough of this these days.

  • @jerrytoler9789
    @jerrytoler9789 2 года назад +7

    Very informative and enjoyable video.

  • @OneIdeaTooMany
    @OneIdeaTooMany 2 года назад +7

    I know the boss man doesn't like being on camera but I do like hearing him explain things. I'm not part of this industry but all of you are really good at explaining things so that someone like me can understand.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. Boss Man.

  • @raymartin5101
    @raymartin5101 2 года назад +2

    Another great video from LCLY gang.

  • @flynnstone3580
    @flynnstone3580 2 года назад +4

    Nice operation. The landscaping supply yards in NorCal get slash shredded and they call it Gorilla Hair. A lot of people use it for ground cover around trees in their yards.

  • @billherrick3569
    @billherrick3569 2 года назад +3

    Clean as you go is always a good moto to follow.

  • @aeroscout7595
    @aeroscout7595 2 года назад +7

    Favorite part of the day

  • @zenjamin6262
    @zenjamin6262 2 года назад +13

    Pops considers his customers friends .. that's why he builds his log yard on trust and integrity 👏

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +3

      You are right. Many customers and subscribers become friends. Boss Man.

  • @geraldpiwowar4088
    @geraldpiwowar4088 2 года назад +5

    So generous and kind that you share so much with so many.

  • @ajpsawmill4314
    @ajpsawmill4314 2 года назад +3

    Always good to see the boss man

  • @maryronan8446
    @maryronan8446 Год назад +1

    👋🏽 Hello from the tyrannical state of Oregon.
    We are new to the wood business, we bought ten acres and installed a huge woodstove/cookstove.
    Well, we saw an ad for a ‘cord’ of wood: $300
    The guys arrived with the wood, loosely thrown into the back of their truck. We stacked it later, the measurements are:
    4 feet tall
    8 feet long
    2feet wide
    We got screwed.
    According to many sources, this is not a full cord, but 1/3 cord. Lesson learned.

  • @playden70
    @playden70 2 года назад +9

    Very interesting stuff....love splitting firewood, especially in the fall. :)

  • @northwoodsguy1538
    @northwoodsguy1538 2 года назад +2

    Nice! Work smarter not harder. Totally understand cold weather from northern Wisconsin.

  • @ipos1070
    @ipos1070 2 года назад +22

    Very informative. I like the break down. It covered the small things that make something efficient.

  • @kevinogracia1615
    @kevinogracia1615 2 года назад +1

    Very instructional.
    Seriously.
    Peace on earth.

  • @ronniephillips7502
    @ronniephillips7502 2 года назад +2

    I love how you clean up, My Father and oldest brother made that point very clear to me many years ago, cleaning up at the end of the day, with no excuses, was not an option, lol Great habit to have plus like you said take care of your equipment and tools, If I put tool's back up dirty, O BOY NOT.....I learned. You have a wonderful operation and family, love this channel. God Bless...Ronnie from Nashville TN

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +1

      Love to meet you and your family. Have a good weekend. Boss Man.

  • @tennesseesawmillguy1590
    @tennesseesawmillguy1590 2 года назад +12

    Good hard work!
    I can relate. We operated a ‘buy and load yourself’ Wood yard for twenty five years. There was usually around twenty five 1/3 increments on the lot. Established customers would pull in, load their wood and leave the money. Sometimes there’d be three or four customers helping each other.
    200 cords each year and We didn’t deliver a stick.
    Thirty years total in the firewood business. I decided two years ago to call it quits.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +4

      Love to share stories. Love to meet you someday. Boss Man.

  • @aubiejazz
    @aubiejazz 2 года назад +2

    The Boss knows his stuff!

  • @kearnsey64
    @kearnsey64 2 года назад +11

    Not only is Bossman smart, but he's obviously a great dad!!

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the comment. Boss Man.

  • @charlesmckinley29
    @charlesmckinley29 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your system.

  • @tjwatts100
    @tjwatts100 2 года назад +3

    The Boss is a cool gentleman. I'm jealous of his life 😃. Built up all that business. Glad he has a family to help him keep it going now.
    Would be really interesting to see an interview with the Boss and Boss Lady on their decisions and how they built the business up, how they started and things like home schooling.

  • @newto4361
    @newto4361 2 года назад +2

    Suggestion guy's,maybe incorporate discussion of uses of your sawn timber into videos a bit,perhaps take photographs where used and then review alongside pre use material in the yard.

  • @Yodie208
    @Yodie208 2 года назад +3

    That old splitter looks like a Timberwolf. They are very well made and last for generations. Any parts that wear out can be replaced.

  • @buckinfirewood
    @buckinfirewood 2 года назад +8

    Love the block ideas.... makes cleanup alot easier might have to incorporate that idea into my yard

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +2

      I would love to see your yard. Have a good firewood season. Boss Man.

  • @d.t.4523
    @d.t.4523 2 года назад +7

    That's a great setup. I'm glad you planned it out. Good luck.

  • @NarnianRailway
    @NarnianRailway 2 года назад +3

    AWESOME coffee setup Boss Man!!! ☕

  • @squarelevelplumb
    @squarelevelplumb Год назад +1

    good job Boss. I am impressed by the no waste attitude.

  • @otisburkhalter2352
    @otisburkhalter2352 2 года назад +4

    thank you for showing haow it all works

  • @bay9876
    @bay9876 2 года назад +5

    Just a thought about "Matthew Cremona" video on his huge red lumber pole barn. More organized and undercover for sales, dry storage and retail. Something that can't be missed as an advertisement.

  • @fernandochavez4312
    @fernandochavez4312 2 года назад +5

    I believe the secret to your business’ success is the fact that you all have an excellent work ethic. From young to not as young, you all take your job very seriously.👍

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +1

      Thank you. We love to work. Boss Man.

  • @jimgordon2399
    @jimgordon2399 2 года назад +3

    Great video and operation thanks!

  • @larrywheeler9797
    @larrywheeler9797 2 года назад +6

    Another good one from the Boss Man and great camera work Emerald. I liked the Lumber Capital coffee bar. You guys got to create a LCYL coffee to sell on your merchandise page. Thanks for sharing!

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +3

      We are working on it. Thanks. Boss Man.

  • @dgr8t1
    @dgr8t1 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the reality boss!! It’s gives a great perspective on true world work ethics with a purpose. Great job!!

  • @rexwoodall2179
    @rexwoodall2179 2 года назад +7

    Dad, aka Bossman, I love the coffee service! Emerald as usual you did a great video job and Bossman the explanation was outstanding. Well thought out and efficient and I am excited about Winter coming.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +1

      We love this season. Boss Man.

  • @JohnDoe-jq5wy
    @JohnDoe-jq5wy 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the update and wonderful planning and execution of experience and insight

  • @markfoster6110
    @markfoster6110 2 года назад +6

    Another good job. You have the best team .. lucky to have such good back up

  • @robertsturtecky6293
    @robertsturtecky6293 2 года назад +7

    We have been cutting and burning wood for 75 years. Wood doesn't really season until it is cut into blocks and split. Birch, they say starts to rot while the tree is falling, lol. I enjoy your videos a lot! All the milling I have done has been with an Alaskan mill. I would like to visit sometime.

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +1

      Visit anytime. Boss Man.

  • @philmason7616
    @philmason7616 2 года назад +9

    a great insight into the industry you can see from the set up you have that it runs smoothly. you're dad is a smart guy. love the video's you guy's put out. much love from herefordshire england. x

    • @KenBreon
      @KenBreon 2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. Enjoy the weekend. Boss Man.

  • @chuckf3102
    @chuckf3102 2 года назад +1

    Wow, great business setup, great video. Try to catch all your videos, great family.

  • @davidkettell5726
    @davidkettell5726 2 года назад +3

    Great video Boss Man ,thank you.

  • @dougeisenhard6816
    @dougeisenhard6816 2 года назад +1

    The blocks are awesome as I make a massive mess on the big fir rounds with 3-4” thick bark. Much to my lovely brides dismay so I’m constantly raking