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OFI 077: Portable Sawmilling | Timber As Supplemental Income | Bill Sandusky

SHOW NOTES

KEY IDEAS:

Bill Sandusky is retired from the military and now makes a full-time living with a portable saw mill.  Bill describes a great business model that would have even more applicability for a person who has timber on their farm.  This business could easily be a full-time income for anyone, and would be a great supplemental income for those of us in agriculture and living in rural areas.

Farmers in the eastern half of our country and some of us in the West have timber on our land.  The wood on that land is valuable.  However, if you mill it into lumber you increase the value of that agricultural product immensely.  If you are looking to be self-sufficient on your farm and timber is available, or if if you are looking for a way to bring in extra income this interview is designed for you!

ADVICE FROM BILL SANDUSKY:

MENTOR: Find a person who is already doing this and tag along.  See how they do it, and let them teach you about the mistakes that they have already made so you can avoid those.

HYDRAULIC: If you are going to start a portable saw milling business, buy one with a hydraulic lift.  This is going to make all the difference in your ability to work all day milling lumber.

INVEST: Invest back in your business.  Give yourself a small salary, and put the rest of the money back into the business so you can buy better equipment and be prepared in the case of a break down.

BEST BUSINESS ADVICE THAT BILL SANDUSKY HAS RECEIVED:

HONESTY: The best advice that Bill has received is to be honest with his customers.  Let them know what you can and cannot do, and do not get yourself in a position that they are dissatisfied.

PERSONAL HABIT THAT ADS TO BILL SANDUSKY’S SUCCESS:

EASY GOING: Bill certainly is an easy going person.  From our first telephone conversation I have been very comfortable speaking with him.  He uses this habit to keep his work enjoyable, and to build lasting relationships with his customers.  This also helps him develop word of mouth advertising.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

How to Be Rich by J. Paul Getty is the book that Bill recommends.  This book laid a lot of the ground work for the practices that Bill uses in his business and life.

BILL SANDUSKY’S CONTACT INFORMATION AND SUGGESTED LINKS:

Website: bcsawmilling.webs.com

Email: bcsawmilling@gmail.com

Telephone: (865) 816-0054