The Wood Hounds

Both Dan and Joe endured serious weather events that damaged areas of their woodyards...A hail storm in Wisconsin and a flash flood in Ohio.   The duo go more into depth of what occurred and discuss what they have learned. Hilarity ensues!

Dan and Joe decide to take the dip into the new realities of import tariffs.  Spoiler alert, neither have a clue. 

Dan and Joe wax nostalgic for the recent, rainy weekend in Ohio at the International Firewood Expo 2025.  It rained.  

Dan and Joe catch up on their lives after missing the previous week's podcast episode.  The big thing, just two weeks away, is the International Firewood Expo 2025, May 2-3 in Cortland, Ohio.  Fun for all!!  

Dan and Joe talk log splitters and wonder what are the important features of our most favorite machine.  Log lift?  Adjustable knife?  Cycle time?  Hmm...  

Dan and Joe discuss the exciting year ahead for the Wood Hound firewood community. There are a number of locally driven get togethers, charitable events, and a certain International firewood Expo! The truth about the role firewood plays is very evident this year. Firewood brings people together!

Dan and Joe discuss a cruel reality of the firewood industry. WAYYY too many people, customers and producers, seem to have a lackadaisical attitude about accuracy of quantities.  Is there any other product in the world that is routinely purchased where the actual quantity is usually wrong?!

Our two favorite Wood Hounds, Dan and Joe discuss the coming spring and the realization that not all is great when warm weather returns.  It seems there is a delicate balance between working outside and avoiding sun exposure.  

Dan discusses his experience developing his Mini Firewood business.  He recaps his attendance of the Home and Garden Show in Minneapolis and highlights some similarities of his business with the "traditional" firewood delivery industry.  

Dan and Joe spend the episode comparing and contrasting mail order firewood vs traditional delivery.  Hilarity ensues!

Dan and Joe wander from their scheduled topic to discuss some particular comments of their viewers.  These are always entertaining podcasts. Never boring!  

What does the future hold for the firewood industry?  Will it adjust to the changing wants and needs of the next generation of consumers?  Or will it keep firmly planted in the past operating with a two-cord minimum?  Dan and Joe both see a growing tempest and try to predict the future of the firewood industry. 

Dan and Joe discuss the  new TimberOX Summit log splitter that is now for sale and ready for purchase.  They both played a role in this new machine's creation and were both able to run the final product.  Their final verdict/?  It's AWESOME! 

Dan and Joe discuss a roadmap for a business to partner with a social media influence to help sell their product.   It pays to do your research and look for a compatible influencer.  But, we all know, if the product is pizza, look no further than the Wood Hounds!

Dan and Joe spend their day complaining about the weather and talking about food.  Nothing new here. 

Dan and Joe recap their interview with Leroy Hite, the founder and former owner of Cutting Edge Firewood.  They both noticed a number of relatable business practices in their own enterprises but question if either is willing to "pay the price" to succeed at that level. Spoiler alert...  The answer is NO!!!

Dan and Joe sit down with Leroy Hite, founder and former owner of Cutting Edge Firewood, a high-end, luxury firewood service based in Atlanta Ga.  CAUTION!!! You are about to have everything you have heard about successful firewood delivery services radically challenged.  

Dan and Joe talk about 2024, the firewood industry, the podcast, and all the happenings around the Wood Hound Community.  Both enjoyed 2024 and wonder what's in store for next year.  Happy New Year to everyone and let's hope for the best year ever!  

Dan and Joe dig into the great debate...to stack or not to stack.  World peace teeters in the balance.  

Dan and Joe go WAY off the reservation to discuss a YouTube video they both watched and were highly annoyed by. 

Dan and Joe respond to a fellow YouTube channel who asked for help in the direction his small business should take.  Opinions???  We have A LOT of those!     To view the video in question please click here   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm7oqQpgq4c&t=303s

Dan shares with us his recent experience attending a weekend event where he hocked his mini fire pits and mini firewood.  Yes, he had a successful day but was this enough for him to give up his day job? 

Dan and Joe sit down with Adam Haritan, the creator of Learnyourland.com and YouTube personality - https://www.youtube.com/@LearnYourLand.  Adam discusses how his hobby of foraging for mushrooms led to his massive online presence and how he helps people expand their understanding of nature.  He has become a go-to source for anyone wanting to better understand ecology, forest ecosystems, and mushro...

Everyone uses credit cards, or so it seems.  There are a number of small businesses that operate as cash only to avoid the extra costs of plastic but is this a good idea?  Pull up your sub sandwich and hang out a while with the Wood Hounds as they discuss.  

Dan and Joe spend the episode discussing farmers' markets and farmers' roadside stands.  It seems a farmer can capitalize on their local status and charge a premium for their product.  Shouldn't a firewooder be able to do the same?  Hmm....