Eastonmade; The Secret To Blue Collar Success

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2 ай бұрын

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@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 2 ай бұрын

"Overnight success takes 15 years!"

@billycook2688 2 ай бұрын

Andrew, you have built a culture with your company that allows everyone to take pride in what everyone comes together to create. I for one am absolutely amazed at your products. It’s quite simple, don’t treat people bad, and they will flourish.

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Thanks billy. Appreciate the support

@Wild_Bill57 2 ай бұрын

When people ask me why I don’t want to be self employed, I tell people that I don’t want an a-hole for a boss and an employee that late to work every day.

@BertsCustomCuts 2 ай бұрын

Well said. Also the people you employ make you better when treated well.

@OneEyeCustoms 2 ай бұрын

I really like that you are more than just a “fabricator”. You are not afraid to share life lessons and help others! I believe you are genuine and very kind person. Nice to see you put it out here on this platform!

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Thanks doug. Really appreciate the support. See you in ohio!

@thelogfather5002 2 ай бұрын

“You can’t manage what you never measured!”

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Thats a valid point

@BW35bucket 2 ай бұрын

The quote ( If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.) so in order to achieve new or different results, one must be willing to step out of there comfort zone and take new actions. Change and growth often requires trying new approaches or taking risk. Great video and content.

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Nailed it

@normanrogers826 2 ай бұрын

Andrew you are 100% right

@AllenFamilyFirewood 2 ай бұрын

Great video Andrew . After 30 yrs of being self employed and making it work I have found you have to know ware ya going or ya never gona get there . People skills is a must . Hope to meet ya at the north east logging show in Vermont next week .

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Thanks phil. Really appreciate the support looking forward to a visit

@keithmueller2857 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Andrew.

@CodyH88 2 ай бұрын

This comment doesn't necessarily apply completely to your point of scaled business but it's similar advice you could give towards the hobbyist or new, small firewood business person. In past videos over the years you mentioned guys are beating each other to the bottom selling firewood, which is absolutely true. What they don't do is exactly what you're talking about: knowing money. If you aren't even making minimum wage per sale, or close to it, why bother selling? Yes, the local market comes into play, no doubt. But at what point does your market tell you NOT to sell? I'm a pickup truck, saw, and splitter guy as example. I process from the woodlot to rack, usually for myself, but I do sell at times. It takes me roughly 12 hours in total to do the whole process, but varies some. Say I sell 1/3 of a cord for $100; 100/12 hrs of work= $8.33 an hour. In Ohio, 12.90 is the current min wage... I would find something else before consistently selling 1/3 of a cord for $100, plus all the actual work put in and fuel/equipment costs. You would have to be retired and/or set financially for life to keep doing that. Sell for much less and its almost charity work. Gotta know your basic numbers!

@premiersi 2 ай бұрын

I had ro learn to charge for my work. I was so worried about the customers who did not have the money to spend that I did not charge what I really needed to. Then one of my customers told me, that I could not provide quality service to a customer if I was not in business, so undercharging is not doing anybody a favor in the end. I started charging what I thought I am actually worth, and it changed my business.

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! You're absolutely right

@GPOutdoors 2 ай бұрын

I had a hard time listening after you panned over to the golf simulator....LOL! JK - excellent advice and so true. Cheers Andrew! Thanks for sharing. :)

@WilliamsonRidge 2 ай бұрын

Words of wisdom!

@huntriverfirewood 2 ай бұрын

awesome advise and very true it is the number one reason new business fails

@adventurerhoades 2 ай бұрын

Partly why I wanted to buy from you. I could tell good values. Good crew, it sounds like you treat employees fairly. Best wishes moving forward. God bless.

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Thanks josh. Wish you all the best. I hope you get to enjoy Texas!

@PurpleCollarLife 2 ай бұрын

Great information.

@gerryspang5917 2 ай бұрын

Loved the video, so true.

@toddpacheco4748 2 ай бұрын

Andrew always a great 👍 pleasure watching your videos you have great 👍 advice to everyone 😮😊❤

@LoggerJason 2 ай бұрын

Great advice Andrew it is so true that you have to want it. You also have to like people and be a people person. Business is a roller coaster and some times a not so fun one that makes you wonder if you should jump off. You have built a fantastic company and community around your products.

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Thank jason. Really appreciate the support

@disenfranchisedcitizen1432 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been manufacturing and selling rifle slings professionally as a side business while also being in a cop for the last 26 years. I make my money from my business and do my job out of Love. The one thing I always tell people that start a business is that you’re not going to make money for the first five years Typically unless you have a product that no one can live without, but you have to work and be willing to work for free for the first decade plus until your business is self-sustaining and don’t give up. And over the past 26 years about a dozen people that I have given advice to on that Topic are no longer in business because they give up. They don’t see the instant profits that they were led to believe they would see so my advice is the same as Andrew’s but I will add you have to be willing to work for free to your business to point where it self sustaining, and willing to continue on even though you’re not making any money for a decade.

@gusswenson7811 2 ай бұрын

Very wise advice Andrew. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished.. I forget the statistics but it’s like only 7% of business make it.. I personally know one guy who tried 8 times to start a business and the one he did make it with he learned after the 7th one just exactly what you saying.. Lots of people told him. But he had to learn it himself.. hahahahah. It was his Pride that got in the way.. Thanks for sharing Cheers

@johnwinslow4503 2 ай бұрын

Recently retired from the rehab, refit, repurpose field of building construction, both residential and commercial. I found my 4 years of formal business accounting an essential asset. Self discipline is key. Do ALL book work and billing first thing in the morning when you are fresh. Never do it when you are tired at the end of the day. Love your channel! Ing

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Thanks john. My bean counter always says to "eat your frog first thing in the morning" its very true

@TonysCoolTools 2 ай бұрын

Awesome chat. Business is not for everyone, and it takes disciplined person with a vision and a plan to make it happen. Continued success! Cheers Tony aka 👍TCT

@crazyman3157 2 ай бұрын

Words of wisdom Andrew. Definitely a key element that you have. I was fortunate early in my working career to have mentors who always told me: I want you to better at this job/task than me. It could be as simple as taking the trash out. Positivity attracts positivity, take things to the next level, make things better, easier, and continuously improving with the mind set to allow it to happen if it makes sense and fits the long term goal. 👍🏻

@fxpestoperator5527 2 ай бұрын

Knowledge from the Legend himself!!! Amen Brother!!!!

@dereksstuff8395 2 ай бұрын

That's great advice! I've got a small firewood business myself, and bookwork is key... but I still hate doing it😅

@613rob 2 ай бұрын

2:25 learnt from the old man lol

@OldIronAcres 2 ай бұрын

Wasn't expecting a video like this Andrew.... but Great Stuff (as an owner of a small company). Best, --J.Andre. / Old Iron Acres

@James....... 2 ай бұрын

Good advice all around. I like your shop - looks like you have some fun toys.

@williamhowells2059 2 ай бұрын

Great advice I'm thinking of getting into firewood and this really gave me alot to think about thank you Andrew very very helpful.

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Good luck. Wish you all the best!

@stephentarasenko1603 2 ай бұрын

Good one Andrew!!

@smorefirewood 2 ай бұрын

You need 56 employees. I know a guy who is fairly talented who could be interested in being that 56th employee.

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

Long commute lol

@curthenderson4271 2 ай бұрын

I disagree with your comment stating that perhaps a sole proprietor might not need to be as aware of how the business is doing on a regular basis. I bet Joe at Ohio Woodburner is aware of on a regular basis how his business is doing. I think he employs a high school boy to stack, but NOT full time. He uses slave labor to do his videoing, so it is just him, a sole proprietor. A very good and helpful video. I enjoy your videos.

@EastonmadeWoodSplitters 2 ай бұрын

I agree. Joe is quite exceptional. I have just seen so many examples of guys that just bring a shoebox full of reciepts to a bookkeeper or accountant once a year and really have no clue about what's going on or how money flows in and out of there business. Really appreciate the comment.