In this episode I sit down at the ass crack of night time with a badass dude named Britan Nash. Britan is 22 years old, Started a trucing company 15 months ago with an old Kenworth and has scaled his business to three trucks now. I get the low down on what it's like to be a young guy running a business in an industry dominated by gray haired journeymen. We also talk about going through CDL school and what it takes to grow a business as quickly as he has.

If yourself or someone you know would make a good guest on the podcast, please reach out on social media or send me an email using PODCAST as the subject line at: [email protected] 

This episode is brought to you by Axis Forestry.  Axis Forestry recently released their new Rebel T22 processing head in December 2022.  The Rebel T22 is built tough, with the North American logger in mind.  To learn more about their products, visit their web site www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order.

In this episode I chat with Richie Rector who is an independent log trucker from Port Angeles, Washington. Richie grew up riding in this dads truck and eventually learned how to drive from his dad as well. Trucking gets in in your blood and Richie eventually ended up buying his own truck. Richie is a wild animal who drinks coffee AND energy drinks so we had to chat about that too.

If yourself or someone you know would make a good guest on the podcast, please reach out on social media or send me an email using PODCAST as the subject line at: [email protected]

This episode is brought to you by Axis Forestry.  Axis Forestry recently released their new Rebel T22 processing head in December 2022.  The Rebel T22 is built tough, with the North American logger in mind.  To learn more about their products, visit their web site www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order.

In todays episode of the podcast I chat with a young man from the middle of California named Denny Nichelmann. Denny grew up in the industry and is bucking the trend his generation is famous for, not wanting to work hard every day. Denny gives us a look into what California is doing to try and salvage some of their forest lands after large fires have gone through. We also chat about mens mental health in the industry and how important it is for folks to put the manly man bs aside be there for each other. I also brought back the question about energy drinks in this episode for all of you who are a fan of that one.

If yourself or someone you know would make a good guest on the podcast, please reach out on social media or send me an email using PODCAST as the subject line at: [email protected] 

This episode is brought to you by Axis Forestry.  Axis Forestry recently released their new Rebel T22 processing head in December 2022.  The Rebel T22 is built tough, with the North American logger in mind.  To learn more about their products, visit their web site www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order.

In today's episode of The Landing I chat with a timber cruiser named Daniel Varner. Daniel has a unique story and never had a background in forestry growing up. He came from across the country and decided this would be a fun job because he loves mountain biking and spending time in the woods, We talk about what his job actually is and what he does on a daily basis. I go on a bit of a rant about a hot topic and then we get into more about Daniel, and what it's like living in Eugene and working in the timber industry. Daniel can be found on instagram @coyoteforestry

If yourself or someone you know would make a good guest on the podcast, please reach out on social media or send me an email using PODCAST as the subject line at: [email protected] 

This episode is brought to you by Axis Forestry.  Axis Forestry recently released their new Rebel T22 processing head in December 2022.  The Rebel T22 is built tough, with the North American logger in mind.  To learn more about their products, visit their web site www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order.

In this episode I dive in to building logging roads on the coast range with Cole Bergeson from Quality Excavation. Cole and I talk about what it takes to get a road into the woods to support all other forest operations and some of the things that can foul them up, and what they do to avoid it. If you want to follow along or ask Cole a question he can be found on Instagram @cowabe11

If yourself or someone you know would make a good guest on the podcast, please reach out on social media or send me an email using PODCAST as the subject line at: [email protected]

This episode is brought to you by Axis Forestry.  Axis Forestry recently released their new Rebel T22 processing head in December 2022.  The Rebel T22 is built tough, with the North American logger in mind.  To learn more about their products, visit their web site www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order.

In this episode I sit down and chat with Flynn O'leary of O'Leary Fabrication. Flynn and I have pretty similar backgrounds so we get int the weeds with all things welding and fabrication. Flynn shares his story of how he has built a business on his work ethic and reputation for providing quality work to his customers. We get int a bunch of stuff from working on the road doing construction, to how my move to a new house went to how the hell does anyone afford to raise a kid.

If you want to hire out Flynn himself to repair your equipment, get in touch with me and I can get you in contact with him. As always but especially now after I took too long to move, thank you for listening.

If yourself or someone you know would make a good guest on the podcast, please reach out on social media or send me an email using PODCAST as the subject line at: [email protected]

This episode is brought to you by Axis Forestry.  Axis Forestry recently released their new Rebel T22 processing head in December 2022.  The Rebel T22 is built tough, with the North American logger in mind.  To learn more about their products, visit their web site www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order.

In this episode I talk with Greg, Jeremy and Lathan Erwin from Erwin Resource Service.  ERS is a family owned and operated logging company based in Fordyce, Arkansas.  Three generations of Erwins have made it their career and goal to grow the family business out in the woods. They were at the Oregon Logging Conference with Wayne and Robyn Cochran from Axis Forestry.  This episode is my first one that was recorded in person, in my office.  With that being said, please excuse any weird audio things, I'm working through them as I go.  

In this episode I chat with Shane Hiett, a third generation logger from the Skagit Valley area of Washington State.  We chat about workforce problems, the equipment they run and what his first choice of energy drink is.  Also chat it up about the Oregon Logging Conference, where you can find myself in booth 65 in the Performance Hall.

This episode is brought to you by Axis Forestry.  Axis Forestry recently released their new Rebel T22 processing head in December 2022.  The Rebel T22 is built tough, with the North American logger in mind.  To learn more about their products, visit their web site www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order.  Swing by their booth, 168 & 169 in the Exhibit Hall, at the Oregon Logging Conference Feb 23-25 in Eugene, Oregon.