The Landing; A Timber Industry Podcast

Today's. episode is a dude from Indiana named Willis Collier. Willis has been in the industry his entire life and specializes in contract cutting now. It took a while to get this one on the schedule because this guy works a ton, but I think it was worth the wait.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment below or shoot me a message. I would love to start interviewing more folks from outside the PNW just to see how different the industry is all around the country, but if folks don't want to listen its not something I will pursue as hard.Today's episode is sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.comIf you're looking for a new pair of boots, use this link for $20 off a new pair of JK Boots: https://www.jkboots.com/jasondavenport

Today I chat with a cool cat from the south coast, Chris Seamons. Chris went from high school into the marine corps, then into being a heavy equipment mechanic. We had a special guest appearance from Flynn O'Leary and discussed some questions that were submitted through instagram.Today's episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.comIf you're looking for a new pair of boots, use this link for $20 off a new pair of JK Boots: https://www.jkboots.com/jasondavenport

In today's. episode I sit down with a young guy who builds and reconstructs logging roads. Loren grew up in a small town and is no stranger to hard work.We dive into a bit of his story about how one local company gave him a start and he hasn't looked back since. We also get into a couple hunting stories and some other stuff.Today's episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.comIf you're looking for a new pair of boots, use this link for $20 off a new pair of JK Boots: https://www.jkboots.com/jasondavenport

In today's episode I sit down with a few of the board members from Trajectory, and talk about what they do and why they do it. Mike O'Malley, Austin Ernesti and Paul Felstoner share what makes them want to help get people into the trades but more specifically, the timber industry.To see what they are up to, check out the SICC festival later this year, or better yet, buy a table at their upcoming fundraiser, check out their website here: https://www.trajectorynw.orgToday's episode is sponsored by NW Roofing and Siding Pros.  Proudly serving Eugene and the surrounding areas since 2016. Our guarantee is simple: We promise to provide high quality products with expert installation, at competitive prices. At NW Roofing and Siding, We Cover What Matters Most. ⁠⁠www.nwrspros.com⁠⁠ or call 541-935-9559 for a free quote today!Today's episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com

In today's episode I sit down with a log trucker from Sweet Home named Leon Vineyard.We dive into what he's been up to in the last few years since the last time he was on the show. Leon has a new truck since then and he just got Tire Boss installed on it. We talk about that and how he has started taking his health seriously. We talk about where I'm at on my weight loss journey and hit pretty hard on mens mental health. I know a lot of guys in this industry don't like to talk about it, but we all deal with it and it effects everyone in our lives in one way or two.NW Roofing and Siding Pros is currently offering up to 30% off a complete roof replacement through this link. Just fill out the form to see if you qualify for up to 30% off:⁠https://form.jotform.com/243178267525463?fbclid=IwY2xjawHuKspleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSohAB_Ia7j1cJOEx1cg1Ufcb1LRcBeA4GQhNl3CIKGVZ9yoDXV7Kcwl2Q_aem_l7A3hVWkUMj6KPKpUDo9Qw⁠Today's episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.comIf you'reloooking for a new pair of boots, use this link for $20 off a new pair of JK Boots: https://www.jkboots.com/jasondavenport

In todays episode I check in with Kirby Molen, Zane Peterson and Keith Foster about the way the show is going and what will be going on tomorrow at the show.If you're the area, you should be at the show tomorrow!

In today's episode of The Landing, I sit down with Ted James, Carol Perea and Keith Foster from the Sierra Cascades Logging Conference. This years show is coming up fast! Be there February 6-7-8, 2025 in Anderson California. We talk about the history of the show, and what they do for the community. There is a lot more to it than just a few machines parked in an asphalt lot. For more information on the Sierra Cascades Logging Conference, check out their website here: https://www.sclcexpo.com/expo/current-expo NW Roofing and Siding Pros is currently offering up to 30% off a complete roof replacement through this link. Just fill out the form to see if you qualify for up to 30% off: ⁠https://form.jotform.com/243178267525463?fbclid=IwY2xjawHuKspleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSohAB_Ia7j1cJOEx1cg1Ufcb1LRcBeA4GQhNl3CIKGVZ9yoDXV7Kcwl2Q_aem_l7A3hVWkUMj6KPKpUDo9Qw⁠ Today's episode is sponsored by NW Roofing and Siding Pros.  Proudly serving Eugene and the surrounding areas since 2016. Our guarantee is simple: We promise to provide high quality products with expert installation, at competitive prices. At NW Roofing and Siding, We Cover What Matters Most. ⁠⁠⁠www.nwrspros.com⁠⁠⁠ or call 541-935-9559 for a free quote today! Today's episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com If you're looking for a new pair of boots, use this link for $20 off a new pair of JK Boots: https://www.jkboots.com/jasondavenport

In today's episode I sit down with Jordan Newport from Valley View Logging and talk about what it's like to have a haircut that just by looking at it, women get aroused. He is, the most interesting guy from Sweet Home NW Roofing and Siding Pros is currently offering up to 30% off a complete roof replacement through this link. Just fill out the form to see if you qualify for up to 30% off: https://form.jotform.com/243178267525463?fbclid=IwY2xjawHuKspleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSohAB_Ia7j1cJOEx1cg1Ufcb1LRcBeA4GQhNl3CIKGVZ9yoDXV7Kcwl2Q_aem_l7A3hVWkUMj6KPKpUDo9Qw Today's episode is sponsored by NW Roofing and Siding Pros.  Proudly serving Eugene and the surrounding areas since 2016. Our guarantee is simple: We promise to provide high quality products with expert installation, at competitive prices. At NW Roofing and Siding, We Cover What Matters Most. ⁠⁠www.nwrspros.com⁠⁠ or call 541-935-9559 for a free quote today! Today's episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com If you'reloooking for a new pair of boots, use this link for $20 off a new pair of JK Boots: https://www.jkboots.com/jasondavenport

In this episode we dive in to family logging businesses with Garrett from Montgomery Timber Management. Garrett grew up in the industry and is trying his best to continue to grow their family business. We chat about the challenges that go along with business, working with family and adapting to a quickly changing log market. Today's episode is sponsored by NW Roofing and Siding Pros.  Proudly serving Eugene and the surrounding areas since 2016. Our guarantee is simple: We promise to provide high quality products with expert installation, at competitive prices. At NW Roofing and Siding, We Cover What Matters Most. ⁠www.nwrspros.com⁠ or call 541-935-9559 for a free quote today! Today's episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

I sometimes blame Nemo for getting me into this stuff. I used to work night shift and get off work Friday morning and head down to jump in the truck with Nemo Friday mornings. I wasn't sure if I would ever want to be a log truck driver, but I always enjoyed being around my buddy Nemo. Today's episode is sponsored by NW Roofing and Siding Pros.  Proudly serving Eugene and the surrounding areas since 2016. Our guarantee is simple: We promise to provide high quality products with expert installation, at competitive prices. At NW Roofing and Siding, We Cover What Matters Most. www.nwrspros.com or call 541-935-9559 for a free quote today! Today's episode is also sponsored by Century Forest Management.  Based in Monroe, and servicing western Oregon, Century Forest Management is your local professional timber management partner.  Clear cutting, thinning, and everything in between to help you meet your management goal for your property.  www.centuryforestmgmt.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In today's episode of the landing I show you guys how I can't properly run a sound board. For the first 30 minutes I had the wrong mic recording but the audio was still salvageable, just not awesome like I prefer it to be. With that being said, this episode is all about Brennen Miller from Top Heavy Timber and how he got into the industry. We talk about quite a few hot topics like chainsaw mods, falling timber on federal fires and how to make it in the industry as a timber cutter. We also fielded some questions from folks on instagram and dove into those pretty deep as well. 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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 ⁠⁠https://www.axisforestry.com⁠⁠ or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In today's episode I chat with another badass media dude named Eric Jumper. Eric is awesome at what he does and he comes to it with a long standing background in construction. The time I spend behind a welding hood, this guy spent grading road jobs with a dozer or digging some sewer lines with an excavator. We talk about how expensive children are and how the SouthEast has superior gas station markets. We also took a bit of a dive into his favorite energy drinks this season, his answer might surprise you! If you want to get win touch with Eric, hit him up on instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/tier.zero.inc/?hl=en 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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 ⁠https://www.axisforestry.com⁠ or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In today's episode of the podcast I talk with a guy from the Upper Peninsula region of Michigan about what the industry is like out that way. Mack works with his uncle mostly logging pro=ivate jobs for small timberland owners. It was a fun conversation about how different logging is depending on where you're at in the country. Mack has a big following on social media and we talked about how social media can be a curse and a blessing, depending on how you use it. If you want to find him online, search "Logger Mack" on every social media platform except "X" (Twitter). Mack is my second guest in a row who also enjoys black coffee instead of energy drinks. Here are links to Mack's Socials: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAk1WUWuvKweK19mkyIeJQ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/loggermack/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLoggerMack/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loggermack?lang=en 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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 https://www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In this episode I chat with Samuel Neill about what it's like to own and operate a cutting business in Northern California. Sam doesn't like energy drinks but he does partake in what the hip kids call "drip coffee" 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In today's episode that we recorded yesterday, we have a three hour mess of fun! I am joined in the studio by Darren Hall, Justin Everhart, Antone Schafer, Austin Sedy and Jake Rondeau. Today we talk about tiger cat knee pads, fairy circles and white stitched jeans in a strikingly inappropriate conversation about where the industry is headed. 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In this episode I talk to Corinne Walters about what her job is as a forester and how she and the other gals at Oregon Women in Timber support childhood education about sustainable forestry. To learn more about Oregon Women in Timber, how you can get a table at their yearly fundraising auction, and other ways you can help support their efforts please visit orwit.org 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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 p --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In this episode we dive in to what the heck a Log Scaler is and what is included in that job title. Ian Proudfoot is the man of the hour and he's been scaling logs for almost five years now. If you're looking for a podcast where you can listen to two guys talk about smelling trees, look no further. Ian is also co-owner of Ponoka Vegetation Management and we talked about creating defensible space around homes in this show as well. More info on this company can be found on their website: https://ponokavegetationmanagement.com 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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 p --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In todays episode I sit down with Ryan Kirkpatrick and chat about what its like to run a business and some of the challenges he's faced the last couple years. We also talk about this dude named Lance who owns an outfit called Faction Rescue and creates first aid, trauma and rescue kits for the timber industry. He can be found at https://faktionrescue.com/ 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

On today's episode of the landing I sit down with Austin Bradford. Austin owns and operates a lowboy moving people all over the place and has a pretty cool story of where he came from and where he's headed. He is down in Salem this weekend for some flat track dirt bike racing and made time to swing by and record an episode and I want to say thanks for that! 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In today's episode I talk with Jake Hendrickson about how he ended up driving a lowboy in the woods. Jake has a pretty cool story, and he's been at it for a while. He is also driving my favorite lowboy truck of all time, Mike Coop's W900. Jake works for Robert Howell Logging and they are currently looking for some hands. Their office can be reached at: 541-942-4171. For those of you who don't know Mike, he passed away a couple years ago in a freak accident. I'm going to miss that guy for the rest of my life. He wasn't really the type you would say that to, but I think he knew I had a lot of respect for him. 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

Today's episode goes into uncharted territory with the nonsense. However, we get into some good info about a young guy who likes to work for a living. Dylan is a log truck driver and a pretty cool dude. We tried out a new section where I read questions from the internet and I think it went about how I expected it to lol. 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

Pack a zynbabwe and kick back for this one. Chance has been working for Kirkpatrick Cutting now for about eight months and he's finally getting the feel for running buncher. I met Chance quite a few years ago now at the log show in Eugene. We chat about how he got into the industry and what keeps him motivated as a young guy working in the industry. We also talk about working on fires and the grit it takes to make it in the timber industry. 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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. . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com  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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In todays episode I chat with Will Moore from Axe Contracting about everything from starting and running a business, to my background in welding and fabrication to just about everything we could think to talk about in a couple hours. Will has a very unique story and a vast background of experience from logging with horses on the east coast to doing tree work in Australia. If you want to reach out to Will he can be found on instagram at @_axe_contracting 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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

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: jason@jdavenportphotography.com 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

In todays episode I sit down with Rachel Surcamp and talk about what it takes to run a logging outfit. Rachel grew up in the industry, but got out of it for a while. Now she runs Surco Log based in Springfield, Oregon. We get into what it takes to be successful starting out in the industry and what to expect if you're new to the rigging or logging in general. 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.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdavenportphoto/support

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 we chat about how things are done in southern Arkansas and how the Erwin family was the first US customer of Axis Forestry.  These guys are pretty awesome to chat with and I would like to thank Wayne and Robyn for the idea and the Erwins for their time on the morning they had to fly back home.  Since I'm thanking everyone, I also want to thank the listeners of this podcast for your continued support.  I can't get everyone in person for the show but I am going to do my best to get everyone I can to be in person from here on out.   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 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 todays episode we chat with Dick Gilkison.  Dick is one of those guys I always get a kick out of chatting with.  He has been in the industry since June of 1954 and is still fairly active in daily operations of Gilkison & Dad Logging.  We chat about how much things have changed in the industry, and in life since Dick got into logging. This Episode of the podcast is brought to you by Axis Forestry.  Axis Forestry manufacturers the all-new Rebel Processors and the Cypress Robotics Controllers to operate many brands of processing heads.  To see how Axis can help you with replacement parts for many brands of processors or a new Rebel T-22, check out their web site www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947

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 As always, if you enjoy the show please tell your friends about it. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the show email me at jason@jdavenportphotography.com with PODCAST in the subject line. Thank you to everyone for listening!

In this episode I chat with Josh Wantowski about blowing out his knee, drinking energy drinks and how he got into logging. We also touch on what goes into figuring out how to safely tether log units and the crazy places you can go with an 855. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends or leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I don't run ads on the show so please help me out by sharing the show. If you or someone you know would be a great guest on the podcast, send me an email at jason@jdavenportphotography.com

In this episode I talk with Beau "Big Casino" Cowley. Beau is a loader operator for JEM Forestry based out of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Beau grew up farming and ended up running shovel and never wants to go back. Beau talks about what a typical day in his life looks like and how he decides to deal with trucks every day. We talk about working out of town and how to find a good glizzy on the road. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the podcast please send me an email at jason@jdavenportphotography.com If you really like the podcast, consider leaving a review and don't forget to share with your friends!

In this episode I chat with a field service technician named James Stone. James lives and works in Washington State taking care of equipment and trucks for Three Rivers Cutting. In this episode we dive into being a field mechanic working in the woods, what drives a mechanic nuts and which energy drinks get James through his day. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the podcast please send me an email at jason@jdavenpotphotography.com If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your friends and it also helps if you would take the time to leave a review on apple podcasts if that's where you listen. Thank you!

In this episode I chat with feller buncher operator Ryan Kirkpatrick. Ryan didn't come from a logging family but it's all he wants to do now. We chat about how Ryan got into the seat of a buncher and how he likes it now that he's got a few years of experience. I like to give this dude a hard time but he's getting really good at cutting trees. In this episode we also talk about his doggo, Maverick who will ALWAYS find something for you to throw for him to fetch. Already at 20 episodes, I want to thank everyone for the support so far! I have a lot of fun recording these and I'm glad folks enjoy listening to them.

In today's episode we get way off track and dive into a bunch of things that I don't usually get into. We also talk about what its like to be a young business owner running a young crew and what to do if you get your ruck off in the ditch in the snow. If you want to follow along with what the folks at JEM Forestry are up to you can follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JEM-Forestry-102437664882088 Or you can find Justin on Instagram @jeverhart69 To suggest or to become a guest on the show shoot me an email at jason@jdavenportphotography.com using "Podcast" in the subject line.

In this episode we dive over the hill with Dana Campbell from Campbell Contract Cutting. We talk about tether cutting, the future of the industry and ways to shake off the stress of running a business. If you or someone you know would be a good guest please shoot me an email jason@jdavenportphotography.com using PODCAST in the subject line.

In todays log show special episode we chat with Jacob Cox from JE Timber Co. Jacob is based in LaPine, Oregon and we talk about the weather, his preference in gas station food and which energy drinks get him going in the morning. We also talk about some of the challenges associated with being a 23 year old business owner in a copetitive industry. If you want to learn more about Jacob's operation pick up an edition of "Loggers World" while you're at the Oregon Logging Conference. As always, Thank you for listening! See you at the show!

In this episode of Cork boots and Photo Shoots I sit down with Jeff Brink from Brink's Land Improvement. We talk about the challenges associated with the hazard tree removal jobs and what else you can do with a log loader and a 1000 horse power wood grinder. Jeff will be hard to miss at the Oregon Logging Conference this year, swing by his booth and tell him you heard it here.

In this episode we talk with Chris Rhoades who is the Lane County, Oregon Territory Manager for Papé Machinery. Chris has a long background in equipment repair and GPS technology. With his background in the industry and his knowledge of heavy equipment I think it sets him apart from a lot of other sales people. See Chris at the Oregon Logging Conference this week and please, let him know you heard his episode here!

Todays bonus edition of Cork Boots & Photo Shoots we talk with Jeff Berry from Torcup Northwest about the latest offerings in high quality torquing technology.  Jeff will have his wares on display at the Oregon Logging Conference this week.  If you swing by his booth, tell him you heard about it on the podcast. More info on Jeff's line of torque wrenches can be found online at www.torcup.com

This is episode 13 of The Landing Podcast. This is the first edition of the bonus segment I'm calling Cork Boots & Photo Shoots. In these bonus segments we will dive into the timber industry from other directions, interviewing folks who are not boots on the ground in the woods every day and folks who may work in industries that support the timber industry. I also thought it would be the perfect segment to open the podcast up to people outside the United States Pacific Northwest. Kelway is a great candidate to kick off this bonus segment being from British Columbia and currently holding a sales role with Timbermax traction assist systems. More on their products can be seen at www.timbermax.ca Kelway will also be attending the Timbermax booth at the Oregon Logging Conference this year so swing by his booth and let him know you listened to the podcast!