Good info about the fees. I'm in the City, so I buy my wood cut and split from other Commercial Operations, loaded by them by bucket. I mostly deliver to people that don't own pickup trucks, with a 6x12x3 trailer, 2 cord capacity with a half cord minimum. I sell to my customers at the same price I pay for it at the wood lots, with a $75 delivery fee within the 15 mile by 12 mile Metro area. It usually takes 2 hours a load, so that's only $37.50 an hour for truck, trailer, and driver. I do not stack, just dump the load because I'm partially disabled from a Stroke, and I tell the customers that right up front. Deliver to surrounding towns in the immediate area is $100, to towns 40-50 miles out is $150 and to outlying towns out in the mountains it is $250 and up. My question is; how do you accept payment? Cash only? Checks? Around here in the City about one in 15 checks will bounce. It takes awhile to chase down the cash, and my bank charges ME for the other person's bounce, which I may or may not get back. I'm thinking of going to a Cash only policy, or maybe a modern internet type pay like Cashapp of Venmo. What do you think?
As a customer, like your first client, I don't mind paying more if the wood is good and especially, if I get delivered the quantity I asked for. That last bit has been my issue with my regular supplier. I order 15 FC to find out I have only 13 once I'm done piling. 😡
Thanks for the inspiration. We’re in our first year of turning our hobby into a side hustle. I am fortunate to work for a tree service, so overhead is low and sourcing is usually not a problem. Curious how you keep track of all your customers info (order history, species preference, wood stove vs fire pit, etc.). Currently using a word doc but can see some organization limitations with that as time goes on. Your ~10 yrs my senior and many days I’m too tuckered to keep my head up at the table, appreciate your energy and attitude!
Thanks and good luck, I use my phone with notes for there type and amount and just plain old card order forms. Plus I remember most people too so that helps.
Thats great having help im by myself ,if i were closer i would love to come buy and see your operation ,i am getting tips watching you do all the things you do. What day at the pb show are you going to be there to pick i Up my bever hat and what booth,thanks, see you this weekend
Hi Chris, Sage advice as usual. The people who buy firewood don't, I'm sure, work for free, so shouldn't expect you to either. Producing high quality firewood is time consuming, hard work and takes time. It's the most sustainable fuel there is and should be valued as such.
Oh the stories both of us could have about customer that we don't want to return.. some of them are funny in a way others wish I could have given them 100 bucks and say just go away..
I charge for my time @ 60$h for truck and trailer 20$ for driver 40$ for fuel, truck and trailer the amount of wood ordered does not change the rates. I add extra 25$ if i have to deliver to a camp ground for the extra grief. I tell the customers that i will deliver wherever they want as long as they pay$$$ My highest delivery fee to date was 350$ on a 2 cord order that I took 70 miles into the bush!
Good job guys. For sure a lot less debris with the single wedge. Less waste, less cleanup time and more uncle Ben's in the stacks. Probably more efficient than the 4way wedge when you factor in the waste and cleanup time. GNI
I know you have done one before but how about a review on the Ultra?? As far as I know you have highest time than anyone else are are coming up with problems that won't come up to others as they are years behind you.. if that makes sense.. Anyway just an idea for you..
I charge $2.5-3 a miles. Local delivery $20 No matter what. When you got your rock delivered did they charge you for delivery? Firewood should be no different
Kindling to sell in my area is good. That junk would be great. I referee youth football and earn really good money. You should earn good money for delivery and stacking plus your wood is top quality.
As usual, most people have no clue what goes into making a product. I've found most people who have never worked a manual labor job are the ones who question prices. I wish our area wasn't flooded with "Sixpack Sam's" or "Chuck's with a truck". I see prices for a full cord of wood go for 180-225 WITH DELIVERY!
For the first 30 miles I deliver for free, but factor the cost of delivery into the price. After 30 miles, I charge $4 per loaded mile. I charge extra for stacking.
Loading, unloading, and stacking is the work. Driving a load is recovery time. If I had to deliver across the street, it would still be reasonable to charge for loading/unloading. For me, $2 a loaded mile is fair. If you were driving at 50 mph, that would be $100 per hour. How much do we need to 'live the dream'. Most of us would prob do it for free if there was a law against charging for firewood!
I spent a lot of time figuring out what I need to make a living doing this and being able to do it for the long haul. None of us are making a lot of money doing this.
It's probably several weeks now between when this work was done and when it airs. How are those plastic pallets holding up so far? I'm wondering if they get weak in the sun and sag on one side.
I don't understand the NOT charging for stacking if customer helps stack versus charging if they don't. Some people are more help then others. Usually it will take longer with them in the way and all the talking which is your time...
Talk about a win/win situation! ‘I want your wood and I’ll pay for you to give it to me’. Wow!
It is called a service because it is. most people do not have the vehicle to haul it or the time or the physical ability, it is worth a lot to most.
Very good tips indeed! Time is money and customers need to recognise that!
Absolutely!
And don't be afraid to turn back. If they try to pull a fast one on ya when ya get their, just leave
yup!!
Good info about the fees. I'm in the City, so I buy my wood cut and split from other Commercial Operations, loaded by them by bucket. I mostly deliver to people that don't own pickup trucks, with a 6x12x3 trailer, 2 cord capacity with a half cord minimum. I sell to my customers at the same price I pay for it at the wood lots, with a $75 delivery fee within the 15 mile by 12 mile Metro area. It usually takes 2 hours a load, so that's only $37.50 an hour for truck, trailer, and driver. I do not stack, just dump the load because I'm partially disabled from a Stroke, and I tell the customers that right up front.
Deliver to surrounding towns in the immediate area is $100, to towns 40-50 miles out is $150 and to outlying towns out in the mountains it is $250 and up.
My question is; how do you accept payment? Cash only? Checks? Around here in the City about one in 15 checks will bounce. It takes awhile to chase down the cash, and my bank charges ME for the other person's bounce, which I may or may not get back. I'm thinking of going to a Cash only policy, or maybe a modern internet type pay like Cashapp of Venmo. What do you think?
Keep it simple...I take 2 forms of payment, big bills and small bills and I tell the customers that.
@@InTheWoodyard LOL! Good answer!
It is amazing how many city people do not handle or have any cash on them. IT's all plastic and internet pay apps...
Nice explanation, about fire wood Prices when Customers call you for wood, Delivering, Stacking, Fuel prices going Your Time is important,
Thanks!
Well done. We are contemplating doing local delivery now so your pricing was helpful. Thanks for the vid as always see you tomorrow! 👍🏻👍🏻GNI
Glad it was helpful! With the price of fuel, make sure you are covered either by charging for delivery or raise your prices, or better yet BOTH!
As a customer, like your first client, I don't mind paying more if the wood is good and especially, if I get delivered the quantity I asked for. That last bit has been my issue with my regular supplier. I order 15 FC to find out I have only 13 once I'm done piling. 😡
I always over deliver!
Glad to see you got you some good help and company 👍
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the inspiration. We’re in our first year of turning our hobby into a side hustle. I am fortunate to work for a tree service, so overhead is low and sourcing is usually not a problem. Curious how you keep track of all your customers info (order history, species preference, wood stove vs fire pit, etc.). Currently using a word doc but can see some organization limitations with that as time goes on. Your ~10 yrs my senior and many days I’m too tuckered to keep my head up at the table, appreciate your energy and attitude!
Thanks and good luck, I use my phone with notes for there type and amount and just plain old card order forms. Plus I remember most people too so that helps.
Thanks for another Great video!! Tyler is learning from the best!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Thanks! You too!
You got my awesome son-in-law working. Love your videos. Now I have A Lot of videos to watch. Can’t wait for the next video.Hi Tyler 😂
That is awesome! He is a really good guy!
G’morning guys ! Another great leaned up information exchange. Awesome time spent, nice work. Another champion visit.
GoodNightIrene
Good morning! Thanks Mr. Moregooder!
Thank you for the tips on the delivery.
Thanks for watching!!!
Geat stuff Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks Frank!!
Thats great having help im by myself ,if i were closer i would love to come buy and see your operation ,i am getting tips watching you do all the things you do. What day at the pb show are you going to be there to pick i
Up my bever hat and what booth,thanks, see you this weekend
We will be there Friday and Saturday, Ken will have beaver hats for sale there, no booth but I will be in the Husqvarna booth some of the time.
It’s amazing how much good wood is going to waste here in Naples Fla. Ian did the work of bringing it down.
I suppose no heating wood is needed there!
Good content Chris, well done. Keep on cutting
Thanks, will do!
I do $3 dollars a loaded mile with a 20 dollar minimum.
Thanks, interesting!
Hi Chris,
Sage advice as usual.
The people who buy firewood don't, I'm sure, work for free, so shouldn't expect you to either. Producing high quality firewood is time consuming, hard work and takes time.
It's the most sustainable fuel there is and should be valued as such.
Hello Paul, yup, most people who work like to be paid!
Thank you for your price points.
You are welcome, tank you for watching!
Nice Chris and Tyler.
Thanks A.M.!!
Oh the stories both of us could have about customer that we don't want to return.. some of them are funny in a way others wish I could have given them 100 bucks and say just go away..
99.9% Are great, but there is always a turd on the sidewalk that gets stepped in!
Good policy's on deliveries . One thing you can't replace is your time .
You are correct, thanks!
I cut and split 3 loads the last week or so for $250 per dump trailer load. Just did a half load an hr or so ago
That is great, keep cuttin'!
I charge for my time @ 60$h for truck and trailer 20$ for driver 40$ for fuel, truck and trailer the amount of wood ordered does not change the rates.
I add extra 25$ if i have to deliver to a camp ground for the extra grief. I tell the customers that i will deliver wherever they want as long as they pay$$$
My highest delivery fee to date was 350$ on a 2 cord order that I took 70 miles into the bush!
That is awesome Dave, good for you!!
Get cuttin.... and nice neat work with the single wedge
Yup, thanks!!
Good job guys. For sure a lot less debris with the single wedge. Less waste, less cleanup time and more uncle Ben's in the stacks. Probably more efficient than the 4way wedge when you factor in the waste and cleanup time. GNI
Thanks, yup, the single does a great job!
I know you have done one before but how about a review on the Ultra?? As far as I know you have highest time than anyone else are are coming up with problems that won't come up to others as they are years behind you.. if that makes sense.. Anyway just an idea for you..
Yup, good idea! Thanks!
Congrats Guy's on stacking and telling us about the cost of delivery of firewood.. lv the videos..
Thanks Billy!!!
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Thanks!
Good morning Chris!! See you later buddy!!
Morning Al! I have a bunch of deliveries today and I only have time to get a load at your dads wood today, I will bring you a load tomorrow!
I charge $2.5-3 a miles. Local delivery $20
No matter what. When you got your rock delivered did they charge you for delivery? Firewood should be no different
That is awesome Corey!
Morning Chris! Good discussion, tons of stacking to do this am. Cutting later on today. Have a great day!
Good morning! Get to work!
Kindling to sell in my area is good. That junk would be great. I referee youth football and earn really good money. You should earn good money for delivery and stacking plus your wood is top quality.
Thank for watching Bill!
As usual, most people have no clue what goes into making a product. I've found most people who have never worked a manual labor job are the ones who question prices. I wish our area wasn't flooded with "Sixpack Sam's" or "Chuck's with a truck". I see prices for a full cord of wood go for 180-225 WITH DELIVERY!
Yup, my best tips come from regular people who have actually worked with their hands before! NOT the office types.
For the first 30 miles I deliver for free, but factor the cost of delivery into the price. After 30 miles, I charge $4 per loaded mile. I charge extra for stacking.
30 miles both ways is well over an hour I hope you are getting at least your hourly rate plus standard mileage rates.
Loading, unloading, and stacking is the work. Driving a load is recovery time. If I had to deliver across the street, it would still be reasonable to charge for loading/unloading. For me, $2 a loaded mile is fair. If you were driving at 50 mph, that would be $100 per hour. How much do we need to 'live the dream'. Most of us would prob do it for free if there was a law against charging for firewood!
I spent a lot of time figuring out what I need to make a living doing this and being able to do it for the long haul. None of us are making a lot of money doing this.
It's probably several weeks now between when this work was done and when it airs. How are those plastic pallets holding up so far?
I'm wondering if they get weak in the sun and sag on one side.
Thees ones are really good so far, the real test is when it is -25 below!
Have or do you ever burn any of your scraps? Just wondering, I suppose u don’t want a fire in the wood yard
Just small cooking fires.
What about those little "In the Woodyard" disc/blades you made to give to guests of the woodyard??? Did you give away 500 already?
No, they have to be earned!
Are those plastic pallets?
Yes some are.
I don't understand the NOT charging for stacking if customer helps stack versus charging if they don't.
Some people are more help then others. Usually it will take longer with them in the way and all the talking which is your time...
Yes that is a good point!
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thanks!!!
I see your brother showed you how to whoop on a tractor…thank goodness it’s not a john deere or it would of snapped a case.
Ha! Maybe so!
Please move this microphone further from mouth and nose because it's ruining whole videos :O Older videos didn't have this problem
You are the only person ever to mention it , so maybe your volume might need adjusting???
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Gold star winner!
I saw on Joes preium firewood on you tube he drove a long way he charged them 1000 face cord
Wow!
I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing your pricing information. I am just getting started so that really helps me with my pricing!👍🪵
Awesome, good luck!
do you dilver to pa how much for delivery
Give me the address and I can tell you.