Some great ideas Dan. And hey, Little Boss Man is getting older now so ....maybe Back40 expands within the neighbourhood for him to deliver on the streets around you. those 9 cubic foot bags...:)))
In 25 months, that tote of red oak that weighed 1640 when first cut and split lost 480lbs of moisture. That’s over a 55 gallon drum worth of water. The part that surprised me, was that it lost 440lbs during the first year and only 40lbs the past year.
As this mini firewood business evolves, I see mini conveyors and mini disc cleaners being implemented into the process possibly. All about efficiency and convenience.
Good morning, Dan. I've never seen a happier person working with small wood than you. You were definitely "in the zone" at the beginning of the vlog. Nice work on developing your business. Keep up the great work!
I've had new signs to put up for my roadside stand to go down the road at each end of my property but I've been holding off advertising because I'm low on dry seasoned wood. I'm saving what I have on hand to make sure I get through winter. I sold a lot more wood out of that stand than I thought I would given my location.
I think you are right about the bags being at the end of the conveyor. I'm one of the people who suggested that. Far too inefficient unless you had someone dedicated to doing that in some manner. I really enjoy hearing about the "business building" thoughts of things that you do.
I agree with the website and subscription for the small quantities. That is a great idea. Your sales mind is a wonderful thing my friend it's scary that someone else is always spinning like I am. Keep up the great work!!
Great follow-up. This is a case where I wouldn't stack my finished product, I'd pile it, then fill bags out of a loose pile. No sense in stacking, only to take from the stack into the bag, eliminate that initial stacking step. As far as filling the bags, I envision, similar to small bags, the trashcan method, get a larger plastic trashcan, cut the bottom out, insert into bag, fill, and pull the can, viola!! (this is assuming many people do Not have tractors with forks.) Or, if someone where going to go full-on with these bags, take a wooden pallet, some 2x4s, and build a "filling stand." A bag "deposit" does add more confusion, so, maybe build in the cost, but, let people know, if their bag is not damaged beyond re-use, they will get a $5 discount on their next order? Or simply a $5 rebate upon bag return? Return bags to your firewood stand, then they see that option! The subscription method would be wonderful, in those cases. Marketing.... in reference to the larger neighborhood, host a "neighborhood campfire". Or have someone in the neighborhood host it. Bring bags, mini-stoves, mini-wood, provide refreshments, and just have product on display. You may quickly find those who might be interested. All good stuff, the larger bags are certainly an option, in between the smaller bag/bundle, and an IBC tote full.
good video I jst order a sample kit of 20 I have a small firewood buss we both are disabled vets and are fund raising for a local vet center he said he would discount or some other offer in the future but have 2 sold already as soon as I get them so thanks Dan this will work better for us I enjoy learning from fellow woodhounds
Yes Dan, many great Ideas. Those Bags are not Cheap. How about the Orange Bags? Which ever way you Go I know it will Work. First Day for me Back out in my Woodyard. Only 1hour a Day. Cutting Rounds up, putting in Garage to Split Later. Be Safe and try to be with everyone this Friday Night. Ron from the Woodyard in Upstate NY.
hi there, the little light bulb in my empty head burnt out years ago or at least has a dimmer on it , interesting thoughts your a genious . best to all john
You could advertise on your roadside stands and see if you can upsell a few customers - you should be able to make better margins on one big bag vs the equivalent in small bags once you factor in your time and the cost of bags.
Hi Dan Great Video of Drying Out your Mini Firewood Splits And How you Split Them using The Kindlet 200 QQQ Dan How about Also using Home Adviser or other Out Let's like Angie's
Some great ideas Dan. And hey, Little Boss Man is getting older now so ....maybe Back40 expands within the neighbourhood for him to deliver on the streets around you. those 9 cubic foot bags...:)))
Great ideas all around!!!! Thank you for your brilliant mind thoughts !! 😂
In 25 months, that tote of red oak that weighed 1640 when first cut and split lost 480lbs of moisture. That’s over a 55 gallon drum worth of water. The part that surprised me, was that it lost 440lbs during the first year and only 40lbs the past year.
As this mini firewood business evolves, I see mini conveyors and mini disc cleaners being implemented into the process possibly. All about efficiency and convenience.
Good morning, Dan. I've never seen a happier person working with small wood than you. You were definitely "in the zone" at the beginning of the vlog. Nice work on developing your business. Keep up the great work!
I've had new signs to put up for my roadside stand to go down the road at each end of my property but I've been holding off advertising because I'm low on dry seasoned wood. I'm saving what I have on hand to make sure I get through winter. I sold a lot more wood out of that stand than I thought I would given my location.
I think you are right about the bags being at the end of the conveyor. I'm one of the people who suggested that. Far too inefficient unless you had someone dedicated to doing that in some manner. I really enjoy hearing about the "business building" thoughts of things that you do.
Dan,another excellent piece of advice and video 😮😊❤
Great advice Dan…so many different avenues.👏🏻🇺🇸
I agree with the website and subscription for the small quantities. That is a great idea. Your sales mind is a wonderful thing my friend it's scary that someone else is always spinning like I am. Keep up the great work!!
Great follow-up. This is a case where I wouldn't stack my finished product, I'd pile it, then fill bags out of a loose pile.
No sense in stacking, only to take from the stack into the bag, eliminate that initial stacking step.
As far as filling the bags, I envision, similar to small bags, the trashcan method, get a larger plastic trashcan, cut the bottom out,
insert into bag, fill, and pull the can, viola!! (this is assuming many people do Not have tractors with forks.)
Or, if someone where going to go full-on with these bags, take a wooden pallet, some 2x4s, and build a "filling stand."
A bag "deposit" does add more confusion, so, maybe build in the cost, but, let people know, if their bag is not damaged beyond re-use,
they will get a $5 discount on their next order? Or simply a $5 rebate upon bag return? Return bags to your firewood stand, then they see that option!
The subscription method would be wonderful, in those cases.
Marketing.... in reference to the larger neighborhood, host a "neighborhood campfire". Or have someone in the neighborhood host it.
Bring bags, mini-stoves, mini-wood, provide refreshments, and just have product on display.
You may quickly find those who might be interested.
All good stuff, the larger bags are certainly an option, in between the smaller bag/bundle, and an IBC tote full.
good video I jst order a sample kit of 20 I have a small firewood buss we both are disabled vets and are fund raising for a local vet center he said he would discount or some other offer in the future but have 2 sold already as soon as I get them so thanks Dan this will work better for us I enjoy learning from fellow woodhounds
Yes Dan, many great Ideas. Those Bags are not Cheap. How about the Orange Bags? Which ever way you Go I know it will Work. First Day for me Back out in my Woodyard. Only 1hour a Day. Cutting Rounds up, putting in Garage to Split Later. Be Safe and try to be with everyone this Friday Night. Ron from the Woodyard in Upstate NY.
🎉🎉🎉 thanks dan!!!
Good thoughts, Dan.
Bill
hi there, the little light bulb in my empty head burnt out years ago or at least has a dimmer on it , interesting thoughts your a genious . best to all john
Lots of great information
You could advertise on your roadside stands and see if you can upsell a few customers - you should be able to make better margins on one big bag vs the equivalent in small bags once you factor in your time and the cost of bags.
Hi Dan Great Video of Drying Out your Mini Firewood Splits And How you Split Them using The Kindlet 200 QQQ Dan How about Also using Home Adviser or other Out Let's like Angie's
Do you have to be Superman to lift those bags into your truck
Seems the bags would be good for sauna customers. Might as well become a sauna dealer too lol
My question would be how heavy are they once full and how to get them out of a truck bed with minimal equipment
If did all hickory, pecan, and fruit wood for barbecuing you could make a fortune.
How long can you continue doing this alone? It seems that you know your limitations right now.
If you were starting a delivery service what would you do? Would you use firewood bags?
😂😂
You also didn't show loading one of those into the back of a truck!
No bags,,,,,,shrink wrap only 🤑
I focus on margins
I've delt with bulk bags before and it's much better to just sell the bag with the wood.. if you get them back bonus if not it doesn't matter..