WANNA START A FIREWOOD BUSINESS FOR PROFIT? BUSINESS TIPS AND IDEAS

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Do you want to start a firewood business for profit? Is there money in selling firewood? Can you earn an income or a few extra bucks on the side as a side hustle? I've been selling firewood in the woodyard since 2010, so here's a few pointers on what you'll need to know to pursue this business endeavor or how to make some extra cash.
I discuss:
Customer base: indoor heating, outdoor burning, cooking/smoking
Supply: (tree service wood, log delivery, forest harvesting)
Equipment: chainsaws, log splitters, firewood storage ideas
Income: productivity vs. profit
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@troywillis5479 2 жыл бұрын

Anthony is telling the complete truth. I have personally seen his growth over the span of at least a decade minimum. Well done brother. This video was epic. Drae

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, thanks a lot. It's been a lot of changes, learning and growth. Cheers!

@ohiowoodburner 2 жыл бұрын

Good job with the video. Nice editing and very nice content. Keep up the good work and keep all that rain up at your place!!!!

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Joe, I really enjoyed making this video in the style of a zany local jewellery salesman. I received a message from Mike at the Morgans- channel that they will be mentioning this video in an upcoming video. I think the weather systems comes from us to you mostly 🤣 I'm watching you on Hometown Acres at the moment

@lawrencelipon8673 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative Mike Morgan suggested his subscribers to come over and check out your channel and as always Mike was dead on enjoyed your video and you seem to make a lot of videos on a regular basis that are interesting and informative I am sure I will enjoy thanks for sharing.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! I've learned a lot about firewood over the years. Not in the most technical sense, but how to use it in a business sense and ivebbecome excellent with IDing trees too

@tonybaloneycheeseandmacaro6131 2 жыл бұрын

Great topic Anthony. I sell bundles only and it's not a big money maker, but I have very limited space. I just enjoy processing the wood and selling it. The little money I make I'm using to reinvest to buy better equipment to be more efficient and make a little more money. Love the videos, keep them coming!

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Its a constant cycle of efficiency. Everything is done differently year to year

@ronviebke4098 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Anthony! Lots of information packed into those 7 minutes. Loved the intro. You should get lots of likes on this one.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, exploring my creativity. It's doing good ao far and the likes are decent comparativey! Cheers!

@kevinfoster1213 2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing firewood for about 6 yrs, though a much smaller scale. Principles still the same, terminology different. Best thing I did to settle volume disputes was build a trailer that measures out to exactly 128 cubic feet. Customer can take all the measurements they want and it will always come out to 128 cubic feet. That way there's no argument.. take it or leave it.. for convenience both sides come off, and the back also. Great info. K

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I designed my wood hauler to hold 2 full loose cords basic on a 180 cubic foot loose measure. The only time I've been short was a one-time error

@bluegrassoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Impressive setup here and a lot of knowledge! Thanks for sharing friend!

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated. I've learned a lot about the business on my own and youtube has taught me a lot.

@jaredwatchman7333 Жыл бұрын

I sell firewood part time in the SW US. Lots of cedar, piñon, and ponderosa pine in my area. Dry/dead cedar is scarce but there is plenty of dry piñon from forestry cuts. Most of my sales go back to bills and getting by.. can't afford an automated splitter and the truck needs maintenance. But I do enjoy it when I get the time, I recently started getting back into sales and wish I kept it going sooner. Could've had plenty of seasoned firewood by this time. But your videos have given me plenty of insight and motivation to keep it going. Thanks 💪🏽

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

Ive seen video of the species in your area and am familiar with those species because of it. You just gotta keep grinding and evolve. This business is like no other. Market change, weather change, supply change, layout change, processing change, equipment change, even clientele change sometimes. Your operation will be significantly different every year. Power to you and thanks for watching

@jaredwatchman7333 Жыл бұрын

@@OntarioFirewoodResource thank you for responding! You are an inspiration for others. I aspire to keep grinding and eventually be my own boss like you. Thank you 🤙🏽

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

@@jaredwatchman7333 nothing comes without effort and self employment always opens new doors. Get into smoker wood too if you can get desired species. You can sell it for more money

@jaredwatchman7333 Жыл бұрын

For sure! I will have to do more research in the types of wood around my area. Thank you! I'll be sure to stay updated on your videos 👌🏾

@TonysCoolTools 2 жыл бұрын

Anthony awesome video, thanks for sharing info.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, thanks a lot. I appreciate what you bring to the youtube firewood community

@firewoodathome 2 жыл бұрын

First hand views and commentary from a "been there, done that" perspective makes a great video subject

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

That's right, people don't just want information, they want experience behind it, it's a trust thing. Enjoy the rest of your weekend

@bfoutdooradventures 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Anthony. 👏. So many different aspects to the firewood business. You make the most of every piece of firewood to squeeze out the most profit.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I always hated the ugly stuff as a firewood perfectionist. I wish I lived at a place with a wood boiler so i could burn all my waste heat with it. I forgot to mention that I give away my sawdust for free. Yes inget free wood, but I have a slow splitter, but sometimes I bust out the maul axe and the smoker wood release helps offset the labour

@devjono 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dude. No smoke and mirrors. Straight to the point and filled with facts. Thanks

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

More than starting a business, you gotta know what you're getting into. I gm found it important to stress this point. I'm an optimist but also a realist. Tthe real perspective is the preparation, not the sales, inventory and processing elements of running a firewood business. Thanks for watching

@fuqutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. Helpful

@OntarioFirewoodResource 9 ай бұрын

No problem. I provided some universal principles because everyone's business is different. Find out the customer base and what they want, and buy the best splitter you can afford and match the style of the splitter to conform with the type of wood supply that you're getting and make it full circle by getting supply that your customer base needs

@KNLFirewood 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! All great points. The processed, seasoned firewood sells easy, it’s all the “less desirables” you have to be creative to get rid of. Sounds like you’re doing a fine job! Keep it up!

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Tha.ks man, outside of last season, I've always sold my stock in winter, I burn cutoffs and uglies in my stove at the shop across the street or I send 6 cords a at a time to a customer who buys 12 every year. I keep the perfect wood for the cities customers and other not so perfect 16s go green to a farmer at discount. Denser wood at that. I fprgot to mention in the video that I even give my sawdust away as compost

@benkoehler3314 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I think this is my favourite one yet.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man, I squeezed this one out before dark. I wanted to add some quick clips from past videos but I cant download my videos onto the PC for some reason. I'm going for brookies with Andrew from Butler Outdoors Canada channel. He's quite the character, an old soul. We're gonna check out Copeland Forest and maybe some perch on Simcoe

@timstout781 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and very well said. Keep up the good work.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man, I feel like I missed out on a couple points bit it is what it is!

@greggb1416 2 жыл бұрын

Coming over to your channel at the urging of “Mike” KZfaq channel Outdoors with the Morgan’s…, am not disappointed with our content, now subscribed. Great informational video, Thank you sir.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you in return! Glad you enjoyed

@adventurerhoades 2 жыл бұрын

Well put together video. It's a very hard work business. Lots of cost lots of space equipment. Plus what competition in area. Really good job explaining many aspects. We mainly use to heat for ourselves. Once in a while I'll sell a truck load or something. I've got some of mine from my property lots from tree service. Some by other various ways

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh, I thought I'd try something a little different. I might even make a part two because I wanted to cover more than what I did

@rock0122 2 жыл бұрын

Came over from, Outdoor with the Morgans, very informative Video Anthony, well done. Subscribed. Keep up the good work.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@toddsoutsideagain 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Anthony! Well said. 👍🏻👍🏻

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@logginlogan6796 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the intro. Well explained.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man, I hope it adds perspective on a borax scale because a lot of thought is needed in the woodyard

@EPICWWII 9 ай бұрын

Well said!

@OntarioFirewoodResource 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@outdoorsinthe608 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation Anthony👍👍

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@jeffselchow5719 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Milwaukee, WI. Mike Morgan suggested this channel and well, here I am, subscribed and awaiting my firewood business, lol. At 60 yrs old, I don't think I will start a firewood business but, I do enjoy a backyard fire now and again. This was a good guide for those who wish to get into the firewood game, Thanks.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, enjoy those fired as long as you can! Cheers!

@kevinfoster1213 2 жыл бұрын

Never too old.. I'm 67 and can't wait to get after it.. every day!! It's a win,win, in my book.. pisses the wife off, and I get outta da house so I don't have to listen to it..

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Just do what you gotta do, nothing should stand in the way of a man's drive and his wife should be supportive of his endeavours

@stanleykeith6969 Жыл бұрын

Great video Anthony !

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

Hey man, thank you! Out on delivery

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

Check out my Niagara Falls video, I explore what's inside and below and it was an eye opener!

@workingmanrondoyle3287 2 жыл бұрын

Anthony ,that was a very informative video You nailed it 🔨All the pro's and con's of 🤔 processing firewood!

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, how you doing? I made this one in haste before dark set in and I'm very happy with it. I could've said a lot more, but it is compact and power-packed

@workingmanrondoyle3287 2 жыл бұрын

@@OntarioFirewoodResource I'm doing great 👍👍 Anthony. I'm finding out myself that videos I don't put much thought in seem to do the best. It's really weird how that works out. But you're only speaking what's on your mind and your heart about the work that you do. You're very compassionate individual and it was truly felt through your video. I also forgot to mention you got a shout out today from a famous KZfaqr ( Outdoors with the Morgans). Congratulations to catching his attention. This should make a difference to you in the growth of your channel. You very well deserve it my friend ❤️

@larrykluckoutdoors8227 Жыл бұрын

Great video, good information

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I derived some good principles thanks to my own experience and those on youtube, here's me giving it back!

@theforestpassage7344 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I think you gave some great advice, hopefully you can make some upgrades in your business, it seems like your wood yard is a tight fit at times.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! Hopefully a better year for business, last fall's sales were slow. The woodyard is basically empty of rounds, quite a contrast from last year, but I'll get it packed in there. Gonna switch my layout in there soon. I had hoped to get my high output splitter reinforced, but had to do a motor swap in the wood hauler. Its always something

@DanielAtkinsFirewood 2 жыл бұрын

Good info and spot on Anthony.. For me from March to mid July all my wood that goes out is semi sessiond mid July to September it is ready to go since I don't have a ton of room.. Also finding a log supplier that can bring you logs that have been down a year also helps..

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I tried to get away with selling a lot of green wood at first but I was delivering too far and people in the city dont have the space to good green wood all year. I will stop by to catch up. Back into the busy season....and editing FML! 🤣

@FirewoodattheFurnace Жыл бұрын

All great points buddy. I think you covered it all. I don’t know how big it’s going to get for me but I’m just along for the ride lol

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Brad, a good reputation builds the business.

@noelstractors-firewood57 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Anthony. All good points. And you sorta got to be in good health and physical shape to do the work. It’s not easy. And expect to have sore and hurt parts.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, gotta have the physical endurance, even if you're running a lot of machinery in the process. Tending to the lot and the machines is no simple work

@sawnsalpaccione7656 2 жыл бұрын

howdy from oakville!

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Scarberia! Lots of content here. Scroll through my list. Cheers!

@knottwworking 2 жыл бұрын

I like the video,so true.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. There's lots to considering surrounding a firewood business

@TCsOutdoors1 2 жыл бұрын

Great info Anthony thanks for sharing. Definitely a ton of work and and equipment needed to process firewood efficiently.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

You got it! Gotta think bigger and big and bigger mo matter what size your operation is

@jakebredthauer5100 2 жыл бұрын

@@OntarioFirewoodResource This is a good time to expand firewood and equipment because of the high price of energy. Wood is good for emergency fuel. The Eastonmade Ultra has a 4-second cycle time and a 4-way knife. A person probably needs acres for a good business.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

The thing is, I live in the city where people don't use wood for heat, they us it for fun. Sales were slow this winter. Cities tend to be expensive, especially mine, so that means money has rmto go to bills in a bad economy rather than for fun with firewood

@jakebredthauer5100 2 жыл бұрын

@@OntarioFirewoodResource That is an important point that I had not considered. I am not sure you were writing to me because my name is not in your comment. There is a revolutionary form of wood heat developed by Walker Stoves. You can get a plan for this stove and build it. They are more efficient and smoke much less. I am curious of the size of your woodyard and the cord volume of your business but that would be a little off the subject. Thanks.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

@@jakebredthauer5100 yes it was for you. I'll check out that design. I have a huge wood stove in my shop across the street. I sell between 20 and 35 full cords seasoned, 3 to 4 cords smoker wood chunks amd 3 to 4 40 yard bins (6 cords each) of green wood. So overall, I sell 50 ton65 full cords per year. I have about 3/4 acre. I could probably hold up to 60 full cords in there if I had more caves amd all wood is stacked properly inside

@outdoorswithlarryrobin 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Anthony, 👍🏼🇺🇸

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Larry, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

@fishnsled 2 жыл бұрын

The Morgan's say hi! Nice chat about you on their video today. Keep up the good work!

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, squirming in my chair because of the nice boost from the Morgans. Thank you sir!

@fishnsled 2 жыл бұрын

@@OntarioFirewoodResource you deserve the plug! A lot of great information in this video!! Thanks for putting it out!

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glued to the metrics going on in the analytics!

@DLPyke-vs9zp 2 жыл бұрын

Mike Morgan "suggested" I pay a visit to a fellow Canuck's site. Formerly of Guelph, now out near Edmonton....

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hello fellow Canuck, thanks for stopping by.when I was young we had a high school basketball tournament and I remember tossing toilet paper rolls out the window. Not a good idea to put us on the top floor. I've been to Edmonton once and spent some in Chestermere and have been through the Rockies by train and car. Cheers from Scarberia!.

@carolinafirewood 2 жыл бұрын

Dang, and I thought I was was doing this as a hobby.. 😉

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

I thought I was getting somewhere when u had my first few crates!

@growturbo7962 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome cuts, pun intended.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that it got to you means a little tentacles spreading was going on. Not surprised this one's riding

@JoesFirewoodVideos 2 жыл бұрын

I run a business and I make enough to cover my food and rent. My side hustle are my KZfaq videos which gives me pocket money. Took me about 5 years before I started making enough to support myself, I started in 2011

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

I've never had enough wood, even when I filled all 100 totes, hopefully this year's changes mean more sales, less time spent producing.

@JoesFirewoodVideos 2 жыл бұрын

This was the 1st year that I didn’t run out of seasoned wood here. In years past when I ran out we had to go into the woods and find ash or other standing dead/barkless trees. I see there’s a bunch of bikers 🏍 in Ottawa right now protesting Soy Boy’s mask 😷 mandates.

@EuroYardService 2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s 7 min worth of gold nuggets

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! One needs to think big no matter what size their firewood business is. Efficiency is key

@hardwareshomestead8959 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and awesome perspective Anthony. Firewood for me is not a full time gig, but one of many side hustles. And like you said so well, requires a big investment of time and money a full year before you see a penny

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Getting the general info out this is all good, but its even better when you give others an idea of what theyre getting into on a grand scale amd the things that they will be thinking about while rhe splitter is in the off position

@waterboy5164 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, you said that the wood drys quicker when it’s not stacked? What would be the purpose of stacking the wood in baskets other than to save room? Will would dry if you leave it on pallets but not stacked, just making a mountain of it on the pallets? Thanks so much

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes stacking wood in crates saves room but does take more time. If I had the space and more crates. Iz fill them loose. Stacking is good enough for one year seasoning. If some is not dry by the next year, let's say fall, you can put it aside to burn or sell in 2 to 4 months' time. Stacking in crates helps calculate volume better,this really helps with the business

@waterboy5164 Жыл бұрын

@@OntarioFirewoodResource thanks so much for responding! How do you unload the ibc totes when you get to someone’s property? Do you just drop them off like that with a pallet dolly or have to physically hand load them?

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

@Waterboy516 no problem! I loaf the wood by hand into my truck. Even of I loaded the tote onto the truck, I'd still have to unload the tote by hand. Not having the empty tote in Mt truck after delivery means I have room in the truck for my other work, which is scrap metal recycling and junk removal. I try my best to deliver firewood when I have other jobs so that I'm doing less driving and kill teo birds with one stone

@MegaMacknife 2 жыл бұрын

I heard about you from Mike Morgan

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for passing through! Plenty of content including WWiI history (some right where the woodyard is) and fishing trips

@buckinfirewood 2 жыл бұрын

Great video... seasoned firewood is not an option here... well not yet anyway.. gunna need about 325k worth of inventory to begin to keep up with sales... I find the key to success here is to be honest with people don't tell them it's dry if it's not dry...

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

That's all it is. They get ripped off left right and center so just be straight up and give em usable product which isbthebonly thing they really care about

@jakebredthauer5100 2 жыл бұрын

There is a disparity in your particular market between the quantity for sale and the quantity demanded. It is a "shortage".

@danwilliams3416 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Please take the time to do 6 more videos discussing in greater detail all the points you addressed. Question if I may.., how much do you pay to get tree service wood delivered? Say 2 cords already cut into splittable rounds?

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I definitely wanted to elaborate more on my tips, as a creator, it's better to make multiple videos on the subject than just one. I'll break this video down and see what I can come up with to discuss

@mr.redneck2715 Жыл бұрын

Where do you find all those totes?

@OntarioFirewoodResource Жыл бұрын

I have access to an endless supply that uses them. I guess I'm lucky because so many people say that they are hard to find, but I'm in a big city

@user-pu2kj4et1t 2 ай бұрын

I been doing Firewood for 12 can you give me advice about the Business

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 ай бұрын

Sure. Know your market and who's buying what. Try to make the most money on your product, whether it's selling single species orders, smoker wood, firewood bags (smaller quantity = higher pay. Stack wood on pallets for easy loading, with easy access for a vehicle if you are doing a lot of deliveries. Buy the fastest splitter you can, but make sure it matches the wood you get. I would love to have any of the eastonmade horizontal splitters, but I sometimes get large diameter and a lot of crotch wood, knotty wood, stuff that isn't smallish diameter and nice and straight so the vertical eastonmade axis is better for me. Delivering and stacking can bring in a lot of extra money. Make sure you know what wood you have so that you are not selling junk. Handle the wood as little as possible and have your processing done by machinery as much as possible