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.

In today's episode I talk with Rick Lawrence who owns RL Excavations Inc. based in Brandon, Oregon.  Rick has just recently gotten his dirt work business into logging and we chat about some of the challenges of running a business and living on the coast.  If you have any questions for rick or just want to follow along with what he's up to, you can find him on instagram @rlexcavations and TikTok @rl_excavations_inc19. 

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 I chat with Zack Sheets.  Zack has been all over the place logging and even appeared in a TV show logging in Russia.  We chat about what it's like to be on TV and dive in to other topics like faking it until you make it.  Zack didn't come from a logging family and his story of how he got into the industry is a very unique one, to say the least.

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 a buncher operator and all around badass named Brendon Latimer.  Brendon lives in north central Washington State and we dive in to what it's like working in the snow and how breakup works, sorry love birds not that kind of a breakup.  Some other topics are greasy windows and energy drinks, like normal.  If you have questions for Brendon, he can be found on instagram @latimer2014.

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 Bret Gilkison from Gilkison & Dad Logging.  We talk about Bret's career in the woods starting back in the early 80's and how they've gone from a slack line logging outfit to a ground based, two man operation in recent years.  Bret has been in the brush over 40 years now and I am very excited to have had him on the podcast.  We also talk about a future segment I want to bring to the show with his Dad, Big Dick.

In this episode I chat with Wayne Cochran from Axis Forestry Inc. from Kamloops, BC Canada.  Wayne and I talk about why he sarted Axis Forestry and what his favorite snack is at Timmies.  For the Americans who listen, and don't speak Canadian, you'll find out what Timmies is as well.

On a more serious note, this episode dives into what it takes to run a business through covid and still succeed.  We also comb through how locally manufactured parts can keep them shipping to customers in need. This episode is one of those you don't want to miss! 

In this episode we dive into the company history and innovation behind Oregon Tool, the folks who produce power saw and Harvester bars and chains.  In the first part of the episode I chat with Michelle Walker about her role in marketing and how the company has made it to celebrate their 75th year in business.  We also talk about the industry and how you can help drive innovation with Oregon's products by signing up for theCrew. To sign up for theCrew visit their web page https://thecrew.oregonproducts.com

The second half of the episode I chat with Glenn Lovell who is a Senior Technical Services Technician who has been with Oregon Products for 35 years.  We go over chain and bar types and drive sprockets for hand held power saws.  We also get into some technical and safety topics for harvester bars and chains as well.

In this episode I chat with Matthew Fiorito about what his job is like as an area manager for a large timber company.  We dive into Matt's career starting with high school and moving through to his current position.  Matt has spent a long time in the woods and he's learned a lot over the years about managing people, equipment and everything else it takes to keep operations moving smoothly. 

You can find Matt on Facebook by searching his name or on Instagram at @frito253

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