How does clearing fence lines turn into a full-time firewood operation?
In this insightful episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer sits down with Phil Anderson, a former welder who unexpectedly built a thriving firewood business—all starting from cutting wood off farmers’ fence lines. What started as a side hustle quickly became a full-time operation, requiring large-scale processing, working with loggers, and even developing custom firewood kilns to expand his reach.
Whether you're in excavation, land clearing, or looking for ways to make the most of your resources, this episode is packed with practical business growth strategies and efficiency hacks you won’t want to miss.
Key Insights:✅ Turning a Weekend Job into a Full-Time Business: How Phil’s casual fence-line clearing turned into a high-volume firewood operation.
✅ The Hidden Challenges of Firewood Production: From sourcing wood to managing loggers and finding the right equipment.
✅ Efficiency in Firewood Processing: Why Phil doesn’t just buy bigger machines but focuses on smarter processes to save time and money.
✅ Why He Built His Own Firewood Kilns: The real reason behind heat-treating firewood and how it’s helping small operators grow.
Why This Episode Matters:This episode is perfect for excavation pros, land clearing specialists, and small business owners looking to scale without overextending themselves on equipment costs. Whether you're searching for an off-season revenue stream or a way to increase efficiency and margins, Phil’s insights will challenge the way you look at business growth.
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