Always love your videos Jeff. Been watching a long time. Ive been carving 5yrs part time, im a home builder in muskoka canada. And one thing ive learned is if you want it bad enough, you will find a way. I was told along time ago, " do your job as best you can, and the money will follow" thats what i do.
Been climbing trees for 30 years and i can definitely reinforce the 8 hr chainsaw use. Its definitely not the tool you wanna get tired using. Thanks for sharing
Great video Jeff. I’m over in wales UK and been at it three years. My work is ok and manage to sell most carvings but need to get to next level. Not many people giving tuition in UK unfortunately. I know Chris Wood and been nagging for some help” hopefully one day” All my lessons are UA-cam. Thank you for the videos 🪵🐻
i started carving at 65 and at 67 I'm still pill and doctors. after a 35-year career in housing construction im in love with the degree of work. money comes and goes here in Yuma Az, it's what it is, I'm content. reality i need to move back to the northwest for money, the warm outweighs money.
I am a 50 yr old retired truck driver with sever RA & Lupus and have been carving for a little over a year now with great success it just sort of came natural to me. I also always wanted to carve just never tried. When my health got so bad I couldn't keep working I had to stay busy so I gave it a shot, and it is a real struggle to keep up with my condition. I have a Question for you sir, how do or did you deal with people asking for projects rather than just buying what you have available this ruins my creativeness and really slows me down when I have to make someone else's vision and not my own? huge fan thank you! ps I don't at this point worry about the money because that's not why I do it I just really enjoy carving and people like to buy my stuff so all seems right in the world.
If you're just starting out, do what you want. There is no law that says you must carve what others want. However later in my career I recognized the fact that I can be given an idea buy a customer but that's where it ends the rest is all me. The challenge is to let them bring the spark, and then you start and then tend the fire. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.
Maybe try having side projects, slow burners that are just for you, your happiness, and creativity. That way you can get the best of both worlds ? Good luck!
Thanks for watching and commenting.! As far as your question goes, the way I see it, you answered it on your own. You don't need the money, so you don't need to take commissions, do what makes you happiest. Thanks for watching!
Your insights are wonderful Jeff! I am in the late bloomer category. Just trying to pay for my sh.. equipment but love doing it. Would love to take your class.
I run a carving business, but can not find a way to ship my large carvings without it almost costing the price of the carving itself. How and what do you use to ship carvings?
Great video…I carve part time now. But about 20 years ago I worked for a farm that was a popular place for city weekenders to pick apples and buy jams etc. i carved only roosters and horse heads. They sold a ton of those things. I made great money doing that but I got burned out after a couple years. It’s all about finding the right situation.
Well done, sir thank you for keeping it real! I have been working on getting established and happened to stumble across a traveling broker at tractor supply while I was getting a spark plug for a used new to me jonsared saw! He offered to purchase wholesale lots of my carvings, what would you say is a good cut for the carver versus broker? I have not had any formal conversation with the guy yet clearly I would imagine it assumes on the quality of the work ….. Let’s say it is not the best, but definitely not the worst . Thanks for all the valid and pertinent information . God bless you brother
Before you enter an agreement, see what his take would be. Then do the math. Figure what you can get on average per peice and deduct his percentage. Then you can add x amount until you're happy . Normally, if you sell a bunch of things to a store or broker and it takes off, understand that that's what you will be doing for the foreseeable future. If that's the case, you should streamline operations for maximum profit. Thanks for watching.
This bear looks so much different then any other bears I’m seeing online, what is making it different to look at?? Whatever it is I find it super appealing.
I have three different kinds, all of which are old and were purchased for $350 or less. Brand doesn't matter. It's all about price location and functionality. Thanks for watching.
Well I'll be celebrating my 24th anniversary of my 29th birthday this year. I've been carving for 3 years now and have been fortunate enough to actually make a profit even though I started late to the game and from scratch. My first saw was a 1970ish Pioneer p26 or something my father in-law gifted to me. I've never owned or used a chainsaw up to that point but I quickly learned it was way too heavy and way too powerful to carve for any length of time or do any kind of detail. Thanks for the videos they are both entertaining and an inspiration. Maybe I can be like you when I grow up 😉.
Reminds me of Kamala's word salads. Here is how to answer this question: "My experience was this: first year x, second year x, third year x, peak year x, now I average x. Here's how many carvings I made each of those years."
Unfortunately, that is not at all how the carving business works it's different for everyone. The question is a loaded one. Your prescription as to how the question should be answered is nieve at best. We all start from different backgrounds and financial situations. I cover all that in the video. Some people are born artistic. Others can sell like crazy but can't carve a lick. It sounds like your looking for the pill but the truth is there isn't one available. This game is unfair if you want to make it you have to play the cards you have been given at the point of entry. Some folks have a better hand coming in then others, which makes them more successful then others...like I said it's a loaded question there is no real answer until the end of the video, but why would you skip all the lessons only to hear the end result? There will be nothing of substance learned. Get the lesson first and everything else will be far more understandable in the end. First, learn how and why, then concern yourself with how much.
Best video on how much a Carver makes I've seen. Hands down great explanation
Well, thanks for watching. These are my observations, and I'm happy you enjoy the content I make. It does my heart good to hear it.
Always love your videos Jeff. Been watching a long time. Ive been carving 5yrs part time, im a home builder in muskoka canada. And one thing ive learned is if you want it bad enough, you will find a way. I was told along time ago, " do your job as best you can, and the money will follow" thats what i do.
Thanks for watching! Thanks for commenting as well. Yes the money will come to those that put it last in the grand scheme.
Been climbing trees for 30 years and i can definitely reinforce the 8 hr chainsaw use. Its definitely not the tool you wanna get tired using. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the kind words! Thanks for watching!
Great video Jeff. I’m over in wales UK and been at it three years. My work is ok and manage to sell most carvings but need to get to next level. Not many people giving tuition in UK unfortunately. I know Chris Wood and been nagging for some help” hopefully one day”
All my lessons are UA-cam. Thank you for the videos 🪵🐻
Thanks for watching! To know Chris is to love Chris..lol, thanks for commenting, I'm glad I could help in some way.
i started carving at 65 and at 67 I'm still pill and doctors.
after a 35-year career in housing construction im in love with the degree of work.
money comes and goes here in Yuma Az, it's what it is, I'm content.
reality i need to move back to the northwest for money, the warm outweighs money.
Yep, thanks for watching.
I am a 50 yr old retired truck driver with sever RA & Lupus and have been carving for a little over a year now with great success it just sort of came natural to me. I also always wanted to carve just never tried. When my health got so bad I couldn't keep working I had to stay busy so I gave it a shot, and it is a real struggle to keep up with my condition. I have a Question for you sir, how do or did you deal with people asking for projects rather than just buying what you have available this ruins my creativeness and really slows me down when I have to make someone else's vision and not my own?
huge fan thank you! ps I don't at this point worry about the money because that's not why I do it I just really enjoy carving and people like to buy my stuff so all seems right in the world.
If you're just starting out, do what you want. There is no law that says you must carve what others want. However later in my career I recognized the fact that I can be given an idea buy a customer but that's where it ends the rest is all me. The challenge is to let them bring the spark, and then you start and then tend the fire. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.
Maybe try having side projects, slow burners that are just for you, your happiness, and creativity.
That way you can get the best of both worlds ?
Good luck!
Thanks for watching and commenting.! As far as your question goes, the way I see it, you answered it on your own. You don't need the money, so you don't need to take commissions, do what makes you happiest. Thanks for watching!
Awesome, thanks for the time. Pretty broad subject for sure. Rock on.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching.
Your insights are wonderful Jeff! I am in the late bloomer category. Just trying to pay for my sh.. equipment but love doing it. Would love to take your class.
Hit me up on Facebook we can chat. Also, thanks for watching.!
Nice job jeff mohr
I run a carving business, but can not find a way to ship my large carvings without it almost costing the price of the carving itself. How and what do you use to ship carvings?
I don't ship but when I do the customer pays for it. Thanks for watching.
Great video…I carve part time now. But about 20 years ago I worked for a farm that was a popular place for city weekenders to pick apples and buy jams etc. i carved only roosters and horse heads. They sold a ton of those things. I made great money doing that but I got burned out after a couple years. It’s all about finding the right situation.
Yes, it is. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Have you an online shop. Thank yuo for informations
Thanks for watching. I do not have an on line store.
Looks great, what exterior finish do you apply?
You can watch my videos. I usually discuss that topic. Thanks for watching.
Well done, sir thank you for keeping it real!
I have been working on getting established and happened to stumble across a traveling broker at tractor supply while I was getting a spark plug for a used new to me jonsared saw!
He offered to purchase wholesale lots of my carvings, what would you say is a good cut for the carver versus broker?
I have not had any formal conversation with the guy yet clearly I would imagine it assumes on the quality of the work …..
Let’s say it is not the best, but definitely not the worst .
Thanks for all the valid and pertinent information .
God bless you brother
Before you enter an agreement, see what his take would be. Then do the math. Figure what you can get on average per peice and deduct his percentage. Then you can add x amount until you're happy . Normally, if you sell a bunch of things to a store or broker and it takes off, understand that that's what you will be doing for the foreseeable future. If that's the case, you should streamline operations for maximum profit. Thanks for watching.
Where is the broker
What broker? Any one can be a broker. Fitting customers with artists is a great way to make money.
This bear looks so much different then any other bears I’m seeing online, what is making it different to look at?? Whatever it is I find it super appealing.
Hello and thanks for commenting and for watching as well. They look different because I gouged them and dry brushed them. Thanks again!
What is that lift you are using
I have three different kinds, all of which are old and were purchased for $350 or less. Brand doesn't matter. It's all about price location and functionality. Thanks for watching.
Nice job
Thanks!
on the topic of how much carvers make.... what did you charge for that bear?? :)
Well I'll be celebrating my 24th anniversary of my 29th birthday this year. I've been carving for 3 years now and have been fortunate enough to actually make a profit even though I started late to the game and from scratch. My first saw was a 1970ish Pioneer p26 or something my father in-law gifted to me. I've never owned or used a chainsaw up to that point but I quickly learned it was way too heavy and way too powerful to carve for any length of time or do any kind of detail.
Thanks for the videos they are both entertaining and an inspiration. Maybe I can be like you when I grow up 😉.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
Reminds me of Kamala's word salads. Here is how to answer this question: "My experience was this: first year x, second year x, third year x, peak year x, now I average x. Here's how many carvings I made each of those years."
Thanks for your input.
Unfortunately, that is not at all how the carving business works it's different for everyone. The question is a loaded one. Your prescription as to how the question should be answered is nieve at best. We all start from different backgrounds and financial situations. I cover all that in the video. Some people are born artistic. Others can sell like crazy but can't carve a lick. It sounds like your looking for the pill but the truth is there isn't one available. This game is unfair if you want to make it you have to play the cards you have been given at the point of entry. Some folks have a better hand coming in then others, which makes them more successful then others...like I said it's a loaded question there is no real answer until the end of the video, but why would you skip all the lessons only to hear the end result? There will be nothing of substance learned. Get the lesson first and everything else will be far more understandable in the end. First, learn how and why, then concern yourself with how much.
lol good job.
Thanks for watching!