How much MONEY was made here in 2023? How much firewood? What about YouTube?

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The end of the year- it always seems to sneak up on us. This year I was ‘blessed’ with some forced time off- time well spent resting and reflecting. Today I give you the numbers- how did we do this year?
I’ll be setting some new goals- not resolutions per se- just read listing goals like I did last year this time. I wrote them down and all but two of them came to fruition.
I enjoy being a business owner- I enjoy the freedom, and the flexibility. But most of all I enjoy the hard work and the rewards that come with it.
Thanks for watching! Jeff

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  • @leslubiesdetienne
    @leslubiesdetienne6 ай бұрын

    Entertaining and informative ramblings! Thanks!

  • @Frontireadventures
    @Frontireadventures6 ай бұрын

    Great setup.

  • @OpenAirAdventure
    @OpenAirAdventure6 ай бұрын

    I hope you have another successful year Jeff. Good chat. Kenny

  • @coreyhannan4263
    @coreyhannan42636 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year. All the best for 2024

  • @fricknjeep
    @fricknjeep6 ай бұрын

    hi there good show .best to all john

  • @rangeroad
    @rangeroad6 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year Jeff. Health and happiness wished for you throughout 2024. If you make a west coast trip...stop in! :) Cheers.

  • @thelankylogger
    @thelankylogger6 ай бұрын

    Happy new year Jeff. Interesting video!

  • @garyarsenault7445
    @garyarsenault74456 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year

  • @chrismcguire3917
    @chrismcguire39176 ай бұрын

    As a guy just beginning to sort out the reality of a firewood business, this video is much appreciated. Thank you!

  • @patrickvale-hz5xh

    @patrickvale-hz5xh

    6 ай бұрын

    You have to realize he doesn’t make all his money off of firewood . He has multiple was of making money firewood is just one . Selling 200 cord a year isn’t a yearly income . If your thinking of starting a firewood business make sure you have another source of in come

  • @LeBlancfirewood
    @LeBlancfirewood6 ай бұрын

    Happy new year

  • @BillDudockJr.-cj7xz
    @BillDudockJr.-cj7xz6 ай бұрын

    Happy new year to you and your family glad to see you're videos back hope you have a wonderful and safe 20 24

  • @HubertusSchaper
    @HubertusSchaper6 ай бұрын

    Hi, Jeff, wish you and your dear ones a Happy and healthy New Year 2024 with progress and prosperity for the business and for well-being this year 🇺🇸🙏🏻🍀.Greetings.Hubertus🙏🏻🇳🇱☮🇺🇸cheers

  • @dereksstuff8395
    @dereksstuff83956 ай бұрын

    Very cool Jeff. Make the most of this life. You've got things in line so you'll carry on. Happy new year!

  • @robertkelsow-geall7395
    @robertkelsow-geall73956 ай бұрын

    I would LOVE to see a travel video with your Vanagon. Chad from Living the Van Life just did the arctic in his Sprinter. That would be epic if possible.

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    I’ve been following Chads trip- epic! I’ve gone coast to coast a bunch of times. I’d like to do it with a little less of an agenda this time.

  • @smorefirewood
    @smorefirewood6 ай бұрын

    Nice clean shop. Mine looks like a mobil mechanic truck rolled 10 times at high speed. Sure Pleased you are on the mend, we got some kind of head cold it has been over a week now but we are recovering as well. Bluetti Seems to make goos stuff. That one Millie won from you has been used for all manner of things. As you know there is always more to a life story than meets the eye, a lot more.

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    My shop is a bit of a shambles most days. But I have everything I need to fix, fabricate, modify and maintain just about anything. I’d say I feel just about normal- maybe a little less energy than normal- but getting better everyday- except for the cough! Thanks for watching Dana- and happy new year!

  • @danielbowser130
    @danielbowser1306 ай бұрын

    Love your channel. Hope your channel grows.

  • @BW35bucket
    @BW35bucket6 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year. Great video. I have learned so much following your channel. Thank you sir.

  • @billmaclellan1282
    @billmaclellan12826 ай бұрын

    Next time you need ash for handles, you know who to call. I have really really good pricing 😊 Happy New Years

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year Bill!

  • @mikebickerton7356
    @mikebickerton73566 ай бұрын

    On top of your usual content your build and repair videos are great. If you do trek across Canada maybe arrange visits with other youtubers along the way. Sawing with Sandy and Eastonmade splitters would be on your route through ontario.

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    That would be cool!

  • @ruggedtimber1743
    @ruggedtimber17436 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful video for the first day of the new year. Thanks for sharing Jeff, Happy new year 🎉 Stay safe Dirk

  • @justinrussell760
    @justinrussell7606 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year Jeff!!

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year to you as well!

  • @wendellcarver9857
    @wendellcarver98576 ай бұрын

    Ever think about a Belarus/MTZ they're crude but tough, parts are cheap & they're easy to work on .

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    I’m not sure where there’d be a deal close to me. Thanks for watching! Jeff.

  • @howardkettner
    @howardkettner6 ай бұрын

    Just love your shop Jeff. Great year in review. And yup - overpriced equipment parts. The bane of the hobbyist sawmiller or hobbyist farmer. I wouldn't worry about the change of content with the expedition content. As much as anything at this point Jeff, IMO people buy into you and who you are and your perspectives on life and business. You've built a great community. That's how I see it. Great video. Looking forward to your 2024 content.

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    I appreciate your input and your support! Thanks as always for watching Howard, Happy New Year, Jeff.

  • @mowdan77
    @mowdan775 ай бұрын

    357 Full cords holy crap .

  • @markhowes126
    @markhowes1266 ай бұрын

    261 probably my favorite saw too. Been thinking of replacing 16 inch bar with 20, let me know how you like it.

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    I will for sure. Thanks for watching! Jeff.

  • @mowdan77
    @mowdan775 ай бұрын

    I like your shop I am jelouse lol

  • @BreakingWood68
    @BreakingWood685 ай бұрын

    had to change 3 glow plugs on my John Deere 1025r.

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    5 ай бұрын

    Not a hard job.

  • @southernadirondackoutdoors
    @southernadirondackoutdoors6 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year! Quick question...When companies send you products, is that considered a sort of income to you for income tax purposes or is a video on the product considered payment for the product?

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    Not technically- unless they pay me for a review or sponsor my channel, the product is technically still their property. Although I’ve never been asked to send anything back- they reserve the right to. Good question. Thanks for watching! Jeff.

  • @RSDOutdoors
    @RSDOutdoors6 ай бұрын

    hey Jeff just bought a range road 300 with the 103 deck It maybe a stretch but id like to figure this quickbooks app that you use and kind of a run threw on how you use it for the fire wood side I figured after watching you processor vids and being so happy with it you might no how to speak my language with this technology app lol God bless

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    Quick Books is great- takes a little getting use to- then they change the app as soon as I feel I have it mastered. They say they make it better each time- but I say leave well enough alone! I’ll see if I can make a little tutorial sometime. It’s a handy tool! Thanks for watching! God has already blessed me beyond measure! Jeff

  • @RSDOutdoors

    @RSDOutdoors

    6 ай бұрын

    @@thelogfather5002 Thanks Jeff I'm just trying to figure it all out lol But if there constantly changing it I might be better off with the old pen and pad I know its a specific vid topic probably not much interest in it but it would be a blessing all your content has been on the journey thanks again RSD

  • @stevek5988
    @stevek59886 ай бұрын

    I always wanted to ask, what are you using for a remote mic, sounds good.

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    Just a cheap Amazon mic that connects to the lightning connector of my iPhone

  • @Westwalker51
    @Westwalker515 ай бұрын

    What kind of motor due you recommend for a Vanagon camper ? We have a 91 Westfalia and are thinking about replacing the tired engine in the future. It’s a stock 2.1 Automatic that has run well but lots of small systems replacements. Good rebuilders are scarce these days. Lots of Subaru transplants around. Just appreciate your experience and ideas. Cheers Elmer- Seattle 🚐🧙🏻‍♂️👍🏻

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    5 ай бұрын

    Everything you wanted to know about vanagon engines but were afraid to ask. And a rant at the end. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmyjo6-jdNKWlKg.html

  • @gebada7655
    @gebada76556 ай бұрын

    Jeff, Happy New Year. As you consider a new tractor I am curious on your thoughts for the Norwood Winch. Having seen yours in action I am really interested in adding to a gen1 2032r. Has your opinion changed at all? I understand that a larger winch may be an option if you purchase a larger tractor, but curious if you would leave it if you buy the same general size tractor. Thank you.

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    I still love the Norwood winch. It’ll be fine with any tractor with a category 1 3pt and a hydraulic connection.

  • @gebada7655

    @gebada7655

    6 ай бұрын

    @@thelogfather5002 Jeff thanks a ton for the reply and information 👍

  • @Andrew-sanders
    @Andrew-sanders6 ай бұрын

    Top question did your suppliers make the same on a log as you. I know the answer to that question. Now that I own the mill I know for a fact every mill was robbing me. Cost more to produce the long than the lumber and the logger don't get 25 percent of the end value of when it leaves mill. Cedar for example going mill price here is 4.00 but the logger get .75. something really wrong with that or oak logger gets .40 saw mill gets 2.00

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    There are so many variables in the loggers cost that that is an impossible question to answer. My cost is fixed. The logs are delivered, I pay per agreed price and I mill them and sell the lumber by the board ft.

  • @Andrew-sanders

    @Andrew-sanders

    6 ай бұрын

    @@thelogfather5002 ya lots of variables but doing both sides I know loggers always get the short end on the profit end. Last year's average for me to log cedar was 40 cents a bf. Cut skid haul then pay land owner and only clear 30 cents bf but did 100k bf

  • @thelogfather5002

    @thelogfather5002

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Andrew-sanders I get it completely… I probably pay better than anyone- but I’m such a small scale, by me being fair- isn’t really going to turn the tables. My dad was a logger- he knew how to make it profitable, he also ran a mill too. I have a good picture of both sides of the industry. I’ll log my own land on a small scale- when I can and buy logs from folks like myself. We do ok.

  • @Andrew-sanders

    @Andrew-sanders

    6 ай бұрын

    @@thelogfather5002 I got most mill owners around here mad if I have to buy a load to mill I give half of what I sell for. I am small scale to can't change a lot ether but can make people say if he can do it why not you. I cut and mill about 2k a week being a one man operator

  • @nelsonsm50
    @nelsonsm506 ай бұрын

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