The Wood Hounds

Today Dan and Joe discuss tipping and if it belongs in firewood delivery.  It seems lately in the USA a growing number of businesses are asking for tips, much to the chagrin of the customer.  It used to be servers in restaurants, hair stylists, bell hops and the like were tipped, now we are seeing it in fast food restaurants, drive thrus, and retail locations.  Where will the madness end?

Today the Wood Hounds talk about Joe's recent, and EXCITING, firewood delivery to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Ohio!  One thing for sure the only way Joe's business was ever found by the Rock Hall was because of his company website.  Really, if you are in ANY business you should have a website but if you are selling firewood it is a necessity!!!

Roadside Firewood stands have become a popular way to earn extra dollars for aspiring firewood professionals and hobbyists.  But do these roadside stands run afoul of local zoning laws, ordinances, or annoyed neighbors?  Dan and Joe dive into the topic and do their best to stay in their own comfort zone for the entire episode!  

Wow!!  What a weekend!  The international firewood industry and community descended on Cortland, Ohio for the International Firewood Expo 2024 and EVERYONE was in good spirits.  What is even more impressive is the weather cooperated which is no small feat in northeast Ohio in the spring.  Dan and Joe reminisce on their experience and share their favorite moments.  Alas, the question is asked...will there be another Expo in 2025?

ALL roads lead to Ohio for the May 18th International Firewood Expo.  Dan and Joe discuss the work going into the big event and list all the things causing them stress in the set up.  Firewood, food trucks, and T-shirts galore.  Where else would you rather be?  

Dan and Joe discuss current trends in the economy relating to machines, computers, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).  AI is growing in popularity but will it ever find its place in firewood?   Is there a future for AI with firewood production and sales?  Can AI make things better for everyone or will ilt lead to the end of the world!?!?

Dan and Joe ramble on today about a number of things on their minds.  They also reflect on their recent interview with Paul Grenier of iDry Kilns and list a number of items they wish they would have thought of to ask.  Lastly, they speak of the kind and giving nature of the firewood community on social media.  

What is the big deal about kilns?  Are we missing something??  Well, today we begin our official deep-dive into the subject matter and speak with Paul Grenier of iDry Systems LLC. iDry is a kiln manufacturer from Barre Vermont.  We will do our best to ask the burning questions and turn up the heat to learn as much as we can about kilns and a new product brought to market by iDry! 
To learn more about iDry kilns please check out their website
https://idrywood.com/
 
For specific inquiries for iDry please contact Paul at his email
paul@idrysystems.com

Dan and Joe spend time discussing a recent Facebook post that garnered widespread angst from the firewood community.  Can't we all just get along?  The duo follows up that discussion by answering questions posed in a very nice email written by a loyal listener. 

Today Dan and Joe talk about how life could be much easier and their business much more profitable if they would actually hire help.  Really?  Wouldn't this just cause more headaches?  Really?  
 
No, seriously.  Really?