How Do I Pay for All This? I Must Come Clean 

Mike your personalty and honesty along with your family make a difference also. I don't miss a video for those reasons and the content.

Mike, I haven’t even started watching the video yet but I will comment anyway and say that you owe no explanations to anyone on this topic. For all we know, or need to know, you hit the lottery -or- received an inheritance from a rich uncle -or- did it the old fashioned way…you earned it. Enough said.

Have enjoyed your videos for a long time. You are down to earth and would be the typical good neighbor.

Mike I am a subscriber. My 85 year old Mom likes your videos. There are several things that tell me who you are and not just what you do. You are a very good equipment operator. You have a passion for firewood and firewood operations. You love your family. You are a giving person. You love your country. Most of all you love your Lord. All these things are obvious to me without you saying a word. You have a great channel.

I hope the MORGAN Family will be making RU-vid content for a long time. Thank You I enjoy and look forward to the next one.

FYI, I know I made a rude comment below. I do that. More importantly back around 2017 I did a search for Kubota 3301's, you had a 3309. I've watched you ever since, I always hit the thumbs up button before ever watching. The reason is because it's hard to come across normal good people it's now starting to seem. Y'all are good people, we work hard around here but it's the 9 to 5 thing (4:15 to 5::00 actually) regular jobs and/but still kicking. I am so glad I invested in that tractor, it sits in the garage mostly so it's safe, it is handy when I need it. We live just west of you guys in Kent, OH, in a swamp so to say....it's very beautiful with what we've done with the property. Of course, we can't tame the swamp...No one can.

I can say that what attracted me to OWTM was the integrity and straight shootin, not to mention your incredible family and how you always do things as a team. Gotta add that we are anxious for Eva to post a new video, would be really awesome to see Dad & Daughter working through a simple woodworking project with Dad passing along some of the easy to learn tips n tricks to building something to be proud of!

I stumbled across your channel about a month ago. I’m a western firefighter that’s a faller but I live in NH and my wife and I have a small farm. I totally enjoy what you do and even at 63 I still learn things. Business is business just be happy at what you do.

Thank you for saying all of that Mike. I was a photojournalist at a local TV station for 22 years and I "retired" and started a channel. I've been inspired by you and others and it's very encouraging to hear how hard you worked to get where you are. Thanks again!

Mike, just keep doing what you do. I find the videos enjoyable and interesting but mainly I enjoy the wholesome family exposure. Being able to support your family by doing what you enjoy is a real blessing.Although we’ve never met, I see y’all as friends and look forward to visiting you often.😊

I didn't finish my 1st comment so I'll try again. As far as how you pay for things, that's yours to decide. I think you worked hard in past, earned a good wage, invested wisely, been fortunate and now it's paying off--good on you!! Lots of people think that if you only work hard, you'll get what you want out of life. Not always true. I started working at 10 mowing lawns, collecting newspaper to sell & pop bottles for 2 cents a piece (remember that). From there working in a bowling alley chasing pins, fast food restaurants where I met my future wife. Talk about GOOD fortune. Finally my 1st real job at $2.90 hr--wow!! Married my high school sweetheart and 3 yrs later a son. Always had a job, worked for 19 yrs until I came back from PA on a buying trip and was told I wasn't needed anymore. Had a new job in 3 days in another state. Stay there for 4 years and started my own business and loved it and finally started making some good money. All was well until the China invasion with cheap products. Thousands of hard working people in NC, building furniture out of work and so was my business. Logs, veneer just stopped. That was hard but then my high school sweetheart of almost 32 years up and died on me at the age of 47!!! Things no longer mattered. So when I say that hard work doesn't get you everything in life, I know what I'm talking about. No one worked harder than I did to support my family. Without GOOD LUCK or Fortune, hard work, is no guarantee of success. As far as You Tube for you, you continue putting out good quality videos that your viewers enjoy and you will be on as long as you want. Even in today's screwed up world QUALITY still counts. You are doing what a lot of us consider to be quality. I know this is nothing but rambling, but its just me being me. Until your next video take care of yourself and your family.

Love your videos. Your channel has been a great source of enjoyment for me these past few years. I run a trucking company and that comes with a great deal of stress. Your family is a great break.

Mike and Melissa, One can tell you both have worked very hard in your lives. You have no issue with giving praise for a person, product or how you feel about something. In the time I have enjoyed seeing your activities, Your Channel has Grown, Your kids have too along with expanding the family. That is what makes your channel so enjoyable. The American Dream, Freedom and the Pursuit of Happiness. Keep on Keeping ON Morgan's. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. You have Earned it. Keeping Chopping Wood, explore wood milling, a place to relax and unwind, family time. Thank you for the wonderful Journey, gone by so fast, does't seem like nearly seven years! I wouldn't miss it for the world. Thank You both.

I know first hand what you are talking about with regards to how difficult it is to grow a RU-vid channel. I started my RU-vid channel the first week that RU-vid went live with their service. I found it very useful to post videos of my daughter's vocal performances as well as old video clips of my band, The Gringos. I know the power of social media because the band is back in the business of writing, recording, and producing new music. All of it is released on RU-vid and it takes a great deal to get people to view what you post, let along have them subscribe to the channel and LIKING your videos. With music there is an additional element and that is one's taste in music itself. Love your channel and what the Morgan family stands for. I use your channel as an example of how to use music effectively and properly when making a video. Bravo!!!

Mike, another fine video! I havent been on the channel like a lot others. From the time i found your channel, to watching Hunter in the videos, and how much you and Melissa pour your hearts into your work and family, you guys are ama,ing! I was fortunate to meet you and Melissa and person and knew you would be the same down to earth, hard working people that would do anything for your family. It is great to see how much your channel has grown from where you were and all of that is the hard work and deddication you put into it. You really don't own anyone an explanation, but since day 1 of knowing you guys you share your family with us. Because of your channel and a few others, although i dont have you tube channel, i have grown my firewood business. Keep up the great work and look forward to more videos especially with huntman in them.

I enjoy watching to see what you are doing and how. I’ve said it before, I’d love to do what you do on my property but my little farm is 2 hrs away. Also I don’t have the equipment nor the funds or sponsors . I do have a 20x24 ft cabin I built and some hunting blinds so that I can hunt comfortably. I don’t like climbing ladders etc any more at my age. I have some young guys that cut hay 2 -3 times a year and ROTARY CUT the rest of the property. Keep doing your thing and I’ll keep watching....

👍👍👍👍👍👌❤The best thing about your well made videos, is the honesty, no click bait just an honest effort in making quality videos adding interesting sponsors that will help others that are interested in the work that you do the time it takes to do camera set ups select music appropriately match with the content, I have been here since the early video’s, and always kept coming back, because there was always a story starting with a plan , showing the work, and the result, done with skillful camera work, editing, music matching and time lapse where necessary, I find your presentations touch all the bases, sure beats politicians lying to each other……… anyway thank you all Morgan Family for doing all that you do…..always inspirational whatever you present sorry got long winded again😅

integrity and great moral world view.. love the family aspect as well.. very wonderfully organic..

Just stay real. Good wholesome family.

Hi Mike, I really enjoyed your talk on this video this evening. Very very interesting. My husband and I also live on a large property and we’re always splitting firewood and taking down trees! Lol! Thanks to you my husband gave his John Deere to his brother and went out and bought a new Kabota BX! lol! He absolutely loves it and wishes he had bought it sooner! Anyway, we really really enjoy all of your videos. We love seeing your family life, and the dogs! By the way we also have a solo stove and we enjoy it on a regular basis also! Thanks again for all the great videos! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend. God bless, Sheryl 😊💕

RU-vid is crazy hard… coming up with topics to film and talk about that’s interesting for people to watch requires shooting tremendous video and then edit it all into something captivating to watch. The biggest lessons to learn come from editing…you learn how to shoot and communicate effectively. Anyway, it takes a serious commitment and investment to buy decent camera gear, a computer to edit and a ton of time and dedication before you make a return on subscribers and financial reimbursement. I work as a commercial director, years ago I taught RU-vidrs with 50K plus subscribers how to shoot better content at Google. Most people fail at RU-vid because they can’t figure out a successful niche or they can’t keep up with the pressure and growth of their channel. Mike you’re definitely a pro and deserve all the success you have!

You are a person that makes video that people want to watch!!! Thanks!!!

I totally appreciate the frankness about what it took to grow your channel. We're just dabbling in it for the time being, and really aren't in a position to put out videos on a very regular basis -- would like to eventually have a bit of supplemental money once we retire, but aren't counting on it, for sure! One thing I've discovered is that, even with unsophisticated video and editing, it takes a surprisingly long time to get something ready to upload. Thanks again for the quality videos, and congrats on everything you guys have been able to get from RU-vid.

Neat ... it is incredible just how wise and humble you are. All the best.

I’m proud of you for pointing this out. It always worried me that some viewers would rush out and buy all this equipment thinking firewood sales alone would pay for it.

Been a subscriber for a long time. Very similar values, work ethic, beliefs, and thoughts on life. Consider you and your family friends, that i have just never met in person. Keep going. You all are very appreicated.

Hey Mike, you do you buddy. I started looking at RU-vid video's at my son's suggestion. I'd call and ask if he knew this or that and his answer was always "check out RU-vid dad, I guarantee someone has made a how to video on it". I'm a retired construction guy and my life is pretty centered around the house. My routine doesn't vary too much, I sit in my office in the afternoons and see what my little RU-vid community is up to. I started watching your stuff about 2 years ago and its become habit. I have my fav's and you guys are certainly one of them. I don't know why people want to complain about somebody's content , you guys just keep up the good work, we will be watching!

Good job on the trees. I was like "no way is that going to work" then boom, down they went!

Hi Mike, I gotta say this video really grabbed me. Not to be nosey, but just to find out what I am doing wrong. Lol But I gotta say it is awesome that you were willing to take the time and ignore your own privacy to open up like you did in this video. I will be honest, a few years back I clicked on one if your videos and thought while watching it yeah a rich family showing off all that they have. And I moved on to other channels. But this video just popped up and I couldn't help but watch it. Frankly I am glad I did, cause now I feel I understand the situation more and got to know you a little better. Sorry for judging so quickly before. I have now subscribed and cant wait to catch up on all I have been missing out on. Have a great day and be safe.

Good video Mike. Your honesty shines. Thank you. Doug

Great video Mike, I really appreciate your perspective on the RU-vid journey! This video was timed perfectly, I needed to hear this message.

I have been doing youtube for a little over a year now. It is cool getting paid for your videos but I agree, I just enjoy doing the youtube. I just do what I do daily anyway and film it. Getting paid is just a bonus. I enjoy intacting with viewers. It is like meeting new people even though you aren't meeting in person. You have a great channel, keep up the great work.

Mike you encouraged me to start my own channel it’s Been slow I’m still growing slowly but I do it because I have fun with it but thanks for the motivation my son and I watch you all the time and I believe I has brought he and I closer together.

Thanks for info. I recently took a 7 dollar course to find out it was just a different type of MLM scheme. There is nothing that replaces hard work and you have put it in. I am currently struggling with balancing my peace with making videos. My “morning work” is sacred to me and I find when I invite a camera into the equation, it takes away from my productivity and overall satisfaction with the work I’m doing. So I’ve compromised and have planned to do one video every two weeks and see where that goes. And of course plan on not being as productive and making sure I set aside a few hours for editing and the videos don’t just sit and rot on my hard drive.

Bought my first gas wood splitter, been clearing my camp lot and selling any excess softwood my 3.5 year old has helped some with bundles and he keeps all the profit from the road side stand. Thanks for the videos they have helped inspire me.

We are privilaged to spend time with you all .Thank you soo much for all the time and effort it takes making your videos.

I totally understand that you have to grow your channel and i have been here for the entire time. With that said, i also understand the viewers who liked the old school OWTM. I still today go back and watch the older videos from time to time and enjoy them the second, third or fourth time as much as i did the first time. I loved the old intros and the viewer outros. Your product review videos ( especially the samjunk washing machine lol ). I admit, i miss the old OWTM videos but i still thoroughly enjoy the videos of today and actually get disappointed when you dont post. Enough of me rambling. Stay well, stay safe and yall HAVE A DAY

Open and honest commentary. Not too many others doing that in today's world. Gotta love it! God Bless!

I can’t believe how much of what you said about RU-vid that I have or am experiencing right now in making videos. It was like a pep talk for me to continue. We have done this a year and a half and are growing just like you did in views and subscribers. We also do it because we love it but have the same mind set about it as you. Also couldn’t agree more about collaborating, I love to collaborate but only with people I feel comfortable with. I have met and talked with Let’s Dig 18 And Dirt Perfect And Diesel Creek and now C and C Equipment and one of your viewers mentioned you in a comment in one of my videos. So I now enjoy your videos. surprisingly we are not that far apart. I even built a house for my cousin a couple of years ago near you (Seneca School. Evans City, Zilie area)

I enjoy your channel very much, because its honest, and you don't pull any punches. I considered doing RU-vid videos, on wood turning, but when I experimented a couple of times it took the joy of concentration off the Turing and more on the camera. Your family is definitely a success in what you are doing.

Easy listening Mike thanks for your open honesty Cheers from Aus

Always good to see a nice person prosper. Appreciate the honesty and integrity.

This vid came up in the qeue. Computers are always so straightforward! - With Axl, I can feel your pain. I had a golden. She came from a puppy mill. For the first year I had her, she chewed up EVERYTHING. I got to thinking maybe she's lacking something in diet. Minerals would be easiest to start with, so I added about a quarter teaspoon of TM salt to her food. That was it! From then on, she only chewed up stuff in the truck when she was all hyper about a ride. Much more peaceful in the house. Best dog I ever had!!

Keep up the Good work! I enjoy watching your family projects and the growth of your channel.

Good for you and your family

I enjoy your comments and always look forward to following your projects. I am glad you have made it as a You Tuber, congratulations on your Success! We have a 20 month old Golden/Lab cross Riggs, we had left him along with our older dog in the kitchen one day while at the store. Riggs, took a file folder off the table and proceeded to shred it, it is now just confetti. We couldn't believe it when we return home he was sitting in a the pile wagging his tail! The file had held the Spray permit from the County Ag department. Can't wait to tell the County that my dog ate my spray reports.

I been watching your channel ever since you started. I work hard to keep my property maintained. Keep up the good work.

Wow, it’s great you’re able to help people for free financing it with RU-vid! 👏 That’s what I call a win win situation. I appreciate you talking about your early days on RU-vid. Really inspiring!! I started posting videos about two months ago. I enjoy it as well and when I started out sawing and learning woodworking I wished there would more amateurs posting. So I did it myself. Definitely out of my comfort zone. Haven’t got around to actually talk on my channel yet. Most of my viewers come from the US, so I probably should speak English if I do. But that’s way to far out of my comfort zone right now. Thanks for some inspiring words and great videos. Best regards from Sweden 🇸🇪.

Great, video I’ve been watching for several years as your channel’s grown and kids have grownup. I’ve branched out from tractors and tools to more Overlanding and Jeep related content. Thanks for sharing your experience as a creator!

That’s good advice about making videos. I’m finding out it takes a lot of time to set up cameras and edit videos. I’m learning everyday. Honestly don’t know if I’ll ever make any money and didn’t really plan on it. I’m a full time fence installer. Everything I post is from home nothing from work. Thanks for the video.

Great video. Man i thoroughly enjoyed splitting wood with my boys when they were little. They learned what hardwork was at a very very young age. Running a 40 ton log splitter at age 8&9, not to shabby. Well with dads help naturally. Had many ropes tied to the truck and when dad said "go" man they went and down the trees went. Oh yes many of them. And they worked with me thriugh florida summers for many yrs. It was juat extra money for us, definitely not my day job but was good times with the boys growing up. I have to say a fire isnt a fire without the smell of the wood so i probably wont buy a smokeless firepit, they are prettt neat though

Great video as always. Thank you for sharing your history of the channel. I started watching about 3 years ago and have really enjoyed the channel. 👍

I stumbled upon the Morgans when doing a search for Ford tractors, Mike's take on the tractor hanging from the tree popped up. Have been tuning in ever since... Good people !!

I love it when a plain comes together

I've enjoyed the ride along with the Morgans for years now... Better not quit no time soon buddy. I've lost 3 of my best friends over the past few years with the last one most recent and you in many ways are my friend now that I sit with on the porch every video and share your day with. Though I don't get to talk to you all the time in return sometimes you get the chance to read my comments in return... I appreciate all the hard work you do Mike, but man you make it look easy. You're just good at what you do, and I'm pretty sure you have always excelled in what you set your mind to... Your long distance Bud - Kevin Davis

Mike, you need to talk Eva into doing more videos. Really enjoyed her first video. She has great potential and could teach other young people a lot that they don’t but should teach in school. I worked in a factory most of my life and was surprised at how many young people that we hired that we had to teach basic skills. Some could read a tape measure. She is a lot like you and is not afraid to tackle new things. Would love to see her expand her channel.

Thanks for this. I started my channel on Jan 1, 2023, when my kids asked me to tell them about what I was doing on RU-vid so they could watch it on their own timeline.

Hey Mike, love the channel, watch frequently. Quick electrician tip, in the video I noticed when you were holding the Simply Safe device, there was a 2 gang switch box in the background missing a screw. Pick up a container of matching colored plate screws at your local electrical supply house and replace any missing screws or ones with paint knocked off. Make sure you turn all the slots in the screw head the same direction. You'll be surprised how good it looks. I've learned alot from watching your channel and enjoy your videos and the family. Have a great day.

Just keep doing what you do and I'll be here till the lights go out. Thanks👍

Thanks so much for sharing and for just being a down to earth person. I truly enjoy watching your videos.

Good for you & your family. Glad its working out.

Thanks for straightening that out . Now I can get some sleep . Heck we just like your style. Central California watching.

I have a RU-vid channel and have so much respect for your talent and family. When I retire...if I retire I’m would like to create full time. Great video as usual be safe and proud of your accomplishments 😊

Good video. You explained things without going into money details. I agree that you have to love telling a story by video and let the success or not come. Follow your own path. I have been subscribed for years and I first came across your channel looking for chain saw instruction. Thanks for your videos and I wish you the best. God Bless

Thanks Mike, As a very young RU-vid channel this was super encouraging.

Been a following for a long time. Many thanks for the hard work from you all.

Mike. I love all your informational videos!!! How you get ur stuff is up to you! You owe NO ONE ANY EXPLANATION AS TO HOW YOU GET ALL THE TOYS !!!! I watch your videos due to the content. God bless you and your family 😊😊

Another good Mike Morgan talk.... many thanks for your time.

I always split and sold firewood….six or seven years ago I didn’t know RU-vid existed, I needed a part for my wood splitter and my youngest daughter said…google it!…. I didn’t know what she meant, but we did and….Mike Morgan popped up with a firewood video and I said what’s that?…she said you tube…I never heard of it and the first time I checked a video it was a outdoors with the Morgan’s…both mike and melissa teaming up splitting firewood….funniest part of it was melissa did all the heavy lifting while mike worked the handle….your OG You Tube…you earned it!

All I can say Mike is Congratulations on your success and keep up the great videos.

Good for you! No need to explain, we all love your videos!

love your content you have a great variety of topics gives me an opportunity to learn new stuff. To old to do much but never to old to learn. Thanks for doing what you do.

Those little Husky splitters are awesome. We.have had ours 15 years and split hundreds of cords of wood. All original and keeps on ticking.

I say keep doing what you love! You have a wonderful family, what more could anyone want. I enjoy watching your channel.

Mike, after watching this video and hearing your heart you won me back. I started watching at about video number 100 I believe and watched them all because I thought you were truly my buddy. Someone I could relate to but you started buying more and more stuff. You were building your garage and bought the excavator and another truck and on and on. I quit watching when you bought your piece of land and I thought that you were just buying beyond what us normal people could do. Today, I watched this video and heard you talk about RU-vid being your business. I get it. You have to grow or you'll be bored and then we will be. I re-subscribed today and plan to be watching you again. Thanks for being real, even if it's unattainable for some of us. Now the question I know you always want to hear...what's going on with the pond?

Anyone have a good source for poly-wood purchase, for 6-8 same/different types of outdoor chairs to build at a time? I believe Eva could be a model of some sort if she wanted to, since she has such a pretty face. I've been watching the channel for longer than I can remember, been here for all the changes and additions, and still enjoy watching each video to see what's going on with the Morgan's, since they feel like family that I just haven't personally met yet. Have a day, y'all!

And I think you do a great job. You do things with a lot of heart and you keep going forward, you also explain everything so well. You have great skills and built up so much experience

Nice video and glad to hear that you can support a family with a fun hobby

Hi Mike and family. I do agree with a lot of what upu say. Do what you like doing, and that what's count. There's a lot of jealous people out there which are chronic complainers, they would complain even if you hung with a bran new rope. That's what makes the world go round. I like your approach, don't let it bother you. Your videos are very interesting, I look forward to seeing them everyday. You have good mind for this, and to keep moving forward is a brilliant way to keep people on the edge of their seats. You say that you're not an expert, heck you would have to live 2 lifetimes to be an expert on everything that you're capable of doing. Also you're a very good operator, and easy on machinery, that goes hand in hand as far as I'm concerned. Looking forward to seeing more videos of and your family. Have a day

Always enjoy your videos. Informative and down to earth.. keep on keeping on!

Always liked that view of the woodyard with the deer feeder and the cord stacks

I really like the way you and your family do your videos. Thanks for sharing! J.R.

Mike I have been with you since a video in the teens. an I don't judge you or what you do. I appreciate everything you do for entertainment and knowledge. I'll see you at Paul Bunyon this year!👍👍👍

Mike, I enjoy your videos! We seem to have lots of the same thoughts, ideas and values. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

Hi Mike and family, I have been watching pretty much from the beginning. I started watching because you and your family seemed pretty much like most working Americans. People I could relate to. Watching you and Melissa work your two RK tractors.. your channel has grown and you guys have worked hard for, it so I do congratulate you all for that. I think the subscriber was trying to tell you that it is a little harder to feel a connection to you guys. Your wealth while hard earned is well more than a lot of us can ever relate to.

The RU-vid algorithm continues to amaze me. We watched a lot of those original videos on our "old" account and unfortunately, after we started our own channel, OWTM dropped off our radar. We are happy that we have found you again and have a lot of catching up to do. Your honesty and frank demeanor has definetely influenced us on our channel as well. Thanx again for all you do. Be Safe!!!

Mike & Melissa, keep shining your light.

I JUST GOT ONE THING TO SAY,,I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS,,,,YOUR VIDEOS ARE VERY HELPFUL AND I ENJOY WATCHING THEM,,,,,THANK YOU FOR SHARING THEM WITH US,,,,MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,,,,

Good going Mike like that spliter system cheers 😊

Keep doing what you do . Firewood is great, running the equipment ,all I can't do firewood or run my splitter anymore . You do it ,I will watch and listen . Thanks ,Mike .

you found your passion and persued it. In life we have to constantly evolve, grow, and expand our comfort zones

Mike, nicely done, the first endorsement you did that I remember, was Adam of Hometown acres...Love his channel, nice young man, very well spoken and I like the stuff he does (like your stuff also). so, thanks for that.

I been watch your channel.since 2017 learn lot from your channel.with relearning sharping my new stihls.saws thanks you

Thanks for all the videos. Just keep doing it like you are

Well you come a long way, now that you’re retired you doing great job on video. I’ve been watching your videos at least 5 or 6 years. You guys are wonderful, I love all the equipment you have. I look forward to seeing your videos every day. I can’t even get my day going without checking if you put out a video.

Keep soing what your doing!! Love watching tour videos. I rhink yours is the only channel i haven had to take a break from watching because you stay true to what you do

Thank you for the content.

Thanks for sharing. Me & my husband have started watching recently & we enjoy watching y’all. We live in Marion IL. My husband & I are going to start a firewood business also so yours is one of the channels we watch. God bless

Good afternoon Mike, Melissa and family!

My husband saw me watching your channel. He was shocked! I looked at him, and said "I know?!" lol I'm subscribed mostly to beauty channels and one day clicked on yours...something about it, you and your family got me hooked. See you soon! ~dee~