It's a new year and I'm starting a new business. If you're an entrepreneur and want to start a business, subscribe/ follow along. I shut down my business in California, moved to a different state where I don't know anyone. Im starting this business from scratch. What ever you put your mind to, you can achieve.
Hey brother, how can I get ahold of you? Facebook, emails. I just want to talk some shit and introduce myself and what I do. Maybe it can give you ideas for the future.
Do all your own advertising. Door tondoor, facebbook, build your own website, word of mouth, join chamber of commerce in your area. Do not fall into the large companies twlling you they will gelp you out. Y advertising. Stay away from thumbtack and angies.
I’m not hating on what you’re doin. The motivation is cool But you’re gonna lose your business just as fast as you started it with these cheap prices. After taxes, LLC fees, fuel, insurance, labor, unexpected mishaps ect you’re working for Pennie’s on the dollar. You need a set minimum price. Growing as a business and running a business is expensive and takes more than just a “thought” haha. All I see is you misleading your following while completely winging it. Your business is supposed to be your career not your hobby. But I do wish you the best on your endeavors and hope you’re able to manifest your vision and reach your goals. 👍
@@lifeontherocks605 I respect your input and opinion on all your points. I understand where you’re coming from and I do agree with you on me not charging as much as I should on some jobs, specifically this one. I’m figuring out quoting, specifically coming from a state like California. Quoting is way different and so are prices. I’m not misleading people by any means. Remember I work for myself and I don’t have overhead. I own all my equipment and tools. So when I’m making $200-$700 daily or every other day, I’m doing well. I totally get your stance but what you’re seeing here is what’s actually happening in my life and business. I’m working daily. I can’t stand people misleading others. Alls I’m trying to do is give hope to someone. This can be achieved, my life and business will be on display. I do need to charge more but I’m not wanting to miss opportunities at this growth period. There’s a method to my madness and I will explain in a video. Sometimes we have to sacrifice in our growth stage to get the job and build reputation. Not everyone approaches business the same way. Who knows, my way might fail…. That’s why everyone will see if I fail or succeed. Keep watching. I’m not claiming to be a millionaire or super successful. I talk about coming from nothing and just recently getting out of the struggle. No bizarre claims here brother. Anyways I wish you luck and I appreciate you leaving your input. It all matters and I hope I cleared some stuff up for ya.
Even before hearing your story I found your videos to be inspiring and incredibly motivating. Ive been planning to make this change into being self employed for awhile now and for a guy like me with the life ive lead, hearing "If i can do this so can you" fills me with hope and motivation to make this happen. Thanks a lot for the effort you put into making these videos and sharing your journey, its a huge help. Congratulations on turning things around. Being on the wrong side of an opiate addiction is a real shitty place to be. Ill have 20 months come August and no desire to ever look back! Thanks again man keep up the good work!
@@tronclay Sorry on the late response buddy. I was out of town visiting family. I really appreciate you finding my videos and pulling some inspiration out of them. That’s ALL I want when it comes to me taking the time to film and edit these videos. Congratulations on beating opiates brother. As you know, that’s not an easy task. Not to many of us come out standing on the other side, specially now days with what’s out there. I’m really interested in hearing your story and what your plans are. I’m not just doing this for me, I’m truly interested in hearing other people’s stories and plans as well. What business are going to start? Seriously, I’m proud of your 20 months. Stay in touch brother.
Man awesome videos, I sell on Ebay here and there but definitely wanna get away from that and find a better side hustle like the ones you're doing that i can do on the weekends for now, keep up the great work...
@@bluuimage07 Thank you and I appreciate it a lot. How are you doing sales wise on EBay? Are you making decent money? Just asking because that’s interesting and I’m always curious about online sales. You can definitely start this as a side hustle on the weekends and grow it over time. Keep in touch and let me know if you start. This channel is for the ones just starting or wanting to start a business for themselves. I wish you nothing but success.
Make sure you dont just pour over dirt. This shit can sink later on. Do some research on how to prevent this from sinking later and charge accordingly. You can make a bit more for this too
@@siroccomask Thanks for the info and input. All these jobs are new and a first. I’ve had to learn a new market in a new state. My quoting has been tough to learn also. It’s been one big new ride for everyone to see. I will definitely get my quotes up in the future. Just trying to survive as a new business and get the bills paid, get my name out there. Thanks again for the input 👌🏻.
@@Nothing2Somthing For sure! My brother in law does landscaping so I have learned some from talking to him. If you do your research, and learn how to do it right then you can market yourself as the one who can do the job and have it last. He gets almost all of his business from referrals from good work. Good luck man! Keep making videos too! 💪
@@siroccomask Thanks bro, I appreciate it. That's awesome all his work comes from referrals. When you do good work, it pays off for sure. That's how most of my business now comes in, Referrals. I connect with my customers, treat them like they're valued long term clients. I make sure they know they're not just a number to me and it pays off almost every job. Customer relations is huge. Once they connect with you and you do good work, you're their life long guy. Anyways thanks for the advice buddy and keep watching. More coming
@@chrislarsen2173 Hey Chris, thanks for reaching out buddy. I’m 11 + videos ahead of what you’re all are watching. Next video I will add a segment in at the end explaining all that information for you. I think those are great things to cover for starting businesses. I like it and I’ll add what I do next video. Thanks again
@@Nothing2Somthing I am in Washington state and working on starting a business right now your videos are super inspiring I’m currently an electrician but wanna get out of it in a sense and do my own thing!
@@chrislarsen2173 You’re on the west coast, nice. You got this Chris. You could make business cards for yourself and start handing them out to potential clients. Start scheduling work for your own business on The Weeknd’s. Once you feel like you have something make the transition to leaving your job and going full time for yourself. Try to play it as safe as possible. Most take the leap with no back up and it’s a big gamble. Keep me posted on your journey please. I want everyone to succeed and be financially independent. Best feeling someone can feel inside. You got this 🤘🏻
Hey man were else can i contact you ? Ive been doing fixes on cars and houses for friends and family, realized i can do it for a living .. found your channel!!! 🎉 thank you!!
@@Brian6one9 I’m pumped you came to the conclusion you have what it takes to do something for yourself and succeed. Congrats bro. I’ll send you my email on here then I can send you my personal contact #. Reach out for anything buddy. That’s what this channels about. Building a community to push each other to succeed. jjenn8331@gmail.com Good luck 👍🏻
Thank you Jesus, I really appreciate the sub and comment buddy. Ive lost everything in my life and you guys are watching me rebuild my life and business in real time. I hope I can help with some motivation. That's what this channel is all about. Helping one person and show them it can be done, what not to do, mistakes I possibly can make you don't have to. Thanks brother
Also do you own a business? or do you plan to? If so I would consider driving out to Oregon depending where you are in Oregon and shoot an episode with you.
@@boat6868 Because I didn’t just build the fence for 1 owner. It was for both home owners and their property management company. They wanted a new fence build. I agree with you 100% percent on saving the wood that’s there but they expected a new fence. If it was my house I would have reused all the original fence boards.
Pressure washing had been the most profitable side hustle for me average $125 to $175 per hour. No trips to home depot over and over and I get paid same day. Paid for my used truck and all my equipment in the first 2 months
@@kevinulmer9409 I love hearing stuff like this bro. Are you still in business? Where are you based out of? It’s crazy but a lot of people don’t realize these jobs can make you 6 figures a year and you work for yourself. That’s all I’m trying to do with this channel. Show maybe one person what’s possible with a small start up cost. Congratulations on the success brother.
@Nothing2Somthing I'm in New Jersey. Still in business. I'm a full time union carpenter and the pressure washing is a side hustle. In the first 3 months I paid all my equipment, a used truck 5k, and have 20k profit
@@kevinulmer9409 These are the story’s I like hearing my man. Congrats on the success. I’m sure NJ is a competitive market and you have to hustle. I did the same thing before I moved. Saved everything I made when I first started, bought my truck, used my money to get me to Idaho to be next to my boys then had to start all over again. That’s when I started filming. 20k is a nice chunk of cash. Are you going to make investments for passive income so when you get older you can sit back and collect?
I agree with you Darell. There's companies in this area with a full schedule daily making more than that. It is definitely obtainable with the right mindset and motivation. Thanks for the break down for everyone and I appreciate the comment of hope for others. Big thinking unlocks any possibility.
Are you really making $600 a day? How much fuel did you burn? How much wear on the truck and tools? What does the insurance coast? I am Gen X and we did not start late. I started building houses in the 1980's in my teens. In 1981 interest rates were 18.63%. It is more complex than what you are saying. I do not pump out fake life, I keep it real, so that the next Gen that learns from me will not fail. Setting people up for failure and pulling the ladder up behind you is not cool. I know it is just a Cali thing right? Click Bate may get views for a short time. But I will never hire someone that smack talks like this. BTW, Thank you for telling everyone in Idaho you are from Cali. How about you go back and clean up the place. We are not like you. We do not sh%t in the same place we eat.
@@ironwoodworkman4917 I actually will keep this comment right here for everyone to see. Everyone that reads this, this is the mindset I’m talking about. This is a man with negative thinking. He’s out to lower standards, act like he knows everything about the world, trashes other peoples journeys, will crush your dreams if you speak about them to him. This ladies and gentlemen is a dream crusher and a SMALL THINKER. You should be happy I’m here stimulating your once really small economy. I’m actually here in YOUR state to give my kids a better life than they would have in California “a normal childhood”. Shoot me for that will ya. Any real man’s mission. So again no I’m not lying or click baiting. I show cash or checks at the end of each video. Honestly there’s people in the landscape business here making way more than $600 a day. Again you have a small mind and a small town complex “get out of my town/state”. You’re a real positive go getter Mr. Gen X. Do you have a channel trying to give people hope? Are you doing anything to help anyone? Or just trolling others for trying to do something good? Anyways keep watching my channel, maybe something will click and I can give you some hope to change that negative mindset of yours. Now letssssss goooo keep watching my entire videos and stimulating my algorithm brother 🇺🇸 😘 I hope everyone reads your comment and sees the exact mindset I’m trying to break and change. Thank YOU
Oh yeah let’s answer your question brother. No wear on my shovel, no wear on my METAL wheel barrel, gas maybe $15, insurance under $100 a month. Big upside and really low cost/overhead when you work alone sir. Again thank you and if you have anymore questions about business please reach out. Like I tell everyone I’ll help you out and send you my personal information to get you on track ❤
@@Nothing2Somthing I build 40 acers of houses at a time. I have built houses in Newport Shores WA to right here all my life. I started when I was 10 years old working with my Uncles who are developers. I called you out on your BS And I am still calling you out on your BS. Real contractors know what I am talking about. I did not start in soft, rich, warm CA. I am the real deal and worked for it. This would be the same as me making a video when I am selling a house and telling people, Look I make 750K a day, to 900K a day. I live in the real world and the fact that you are so Butt-Hurt shows me that you do not know what you are talking about and two this culture here, in the Rockies, you are going to have a very hard time with. We are and have been just fine for hundreds of years here. and will be just fine if you go back home. Why am I not surprised that the first thing you did is hide behind your kids? and attack me and not the subject at hand?
This is a TRASH comment. Dudes been working blue collar since the 1980's and he's saying with the right work ethic $600 a day isn't feasible? That's around $150,000 a year. Im siding with the dude that made this channel on this one. Small thinker for sure. The dudes trying to give someone hope and you want to troll his channel with negative talk, TRASHHHHHHH. Sounds like you're one of those dudes that has never tasted success and hates on the guy that drives by you with a Range Rover.
This comment is TRASHH. If you think making $600 a day in the landscaping industry is unfeasible, you're lost or doing something horribly wrong. $600 a day I believe is around $150,000 a year. That is 100% possible and if you think otherwise I agree with dude, SMALL MINDED. There are other companies making millions in the landscaping industry, do you realize that? Im going to have to side with the dude that created this channel. Also, you've been working in the blue collar industry since the 1980's and your not cracking $150,000 area yet? No wonder you're pissed off trolling someones account that's just trying to give hope to people. The dude is trying to better himself and family and you're going to come trash on dude? Its people like you that get made when a Range Rover pulls up next to you at a stop light huh. "LEAVE MY STATE" HAHAHA Hey dude wants you to leave his state........
@@thesoilking Letssss gooo. Love you. Follow this man’s podcast. He’s all about grinding/hardwork/entrepreneurship/bettering his life and others lives. Full of great content
Biggest lesson i learned that could make or break you. Save money for 3 month's worth of living expenses, including bills along with an extra $1,000 for emergency. Because it will be a very slow start to get the ball rolling.
@@thisguy7084 Yes, maybe I should cover that next video. I do briefly talk about it in one of my videos. I said I saved my butt off to get here to Idaho and to get my truck for work. Yes, you do need a safety net and it takes a lot of hard work. But i didn’t have anyone to guide me or show me the rights and the wrongs. I did all this blindly. That’s why if someone watches a channel like this I can show them some short cuts, ways to save money, the do’s and the don’t’s. Hopefully this channel can help 1 person out there. It takes a special soul to grind and get beat down over and over again. I want to make it easy for some.
Starting @13:36 to @15:10 - 1c = Once again, music Choice, there is Nothing Wrong with you talking, but the background Music choice, it is Not going to be everybodys Cup of Tea, consider your potential viewers. Not everybody is going to have your lifestyle or upbringing etc. etc. etc., blah blah blah, but just make it generic so Most people accept it for what it is, while still watching your Videos. Btw, from Little things, Big things Grow. You just do not know how big. You are a little thing atm. Who knows what is in store for you?
@@mrdbooks7285 thanks for the input. I actually don’t like the music at all myself. I don’t listen to hip hop music lol. I just find random songs and put them in. I’m not good at picking music for my videos. If YT studio had good rock music I would do rock and roll all the time. Anyways I totally get what you’re saying on song choice and peoples flavor. I’ll find some generic songs next time.
So So background music doing and finishing the job @8:23 - 1b = you may like the music, viewers may not, just use generic easy listening music. Also, listen to the music at 1.5 times speed, that is what some or most people watch YT clips at. I do 1.75x
awesome video man. These types of videos are such a strong motivator for me to push forward and do this for myself so I greatly appreciate your effort and advice. Looking forward to more videos!
I’m glad I can motivate you some. That’s what these videos are all about, finding that one person. Showing them I’ve been at the lowest point in life but turned it around with the right mindset and the right tools. You got this man. Stay in touch if you need anything
I’m telling you that’s a great idea and it generates lots of money. I talk about this in one of my videos. I’m buying an excavator by next year for my business. When I first started my business I was filling in my non work days at my buddy’s tree company. I was running equipment pulling tree stumps. You can pay that machine off in one years or less if you have enough work. It’s easy work and you make $500-1500 per job. It’s fast easy money. I pulled a stump out in a hour and the customer was charged $1400. I was blow away. Where are you located? Remember, scared money doesn’t make money. At some point you have to take a risk to get to the next level. I get that way too man. I get nervous spending what I worked so hard to save. But if you’re spending it to further your life, it’s a no brainer. Have faith in yourself. Remember, we fail because of ourselves. As much as we don’t want to admit it, it’s because we didn’t give it our all, try every angle, utilize every source we have. You got this man. Stay in touch. I’m 10 videos ahead of you guys. I’m about to drop a video in a couple weeks showing I’ll do whatever it takes to succeed. I put my money where my mouth is and show you it’s possible if we do certain things. I’m pushing this videos ahead of the rest after a couple episodes because it’s important for some to see.
@@hudsonvalleyhealth9758 If it’s for better/furthering yourself. Go for it. Every billionaire you come across on video says they took the biggest risk of their lives and it paid off. You got this man, just no give up in your soul. Never let failing be an option in your mind.
Glad you can get that kind of money for that job. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone here that'd pay that much. That job might be $100.00 at most here, and people would pitch a fit to pay that. Finding workers here is real hard, took me 2 years to find someone to pour 7 yds of concrete, making a tornado shelter pad, 12'' thick, 6 pier-holes 6' deep, 18'' round, with rebar. Come out to $1200.00 labor, rebar and concrete. The concrete was expensive, cost $110.00 yd, so you see what he made. And he dug it by hand too, no machines. Took him 2 full days getting it ready, then poured the concrete on the 3rd day. I ran ads in the paper, on the internet, and called heaps to do the job, most made bids, then didn't show up, and all were within $200.00 of the fella that did the work. I hope you do well, sounds like folks have some big money there.
@@dalesmyth7398 Where are you from? Yeah, sounds like people drive a really hard bargain or you possibly might be in a different country?? I’m not familiar with wages/business quoting around the USA. I came from California where you can charge way more than the state I’m currently living in. I had to relearn everything all over again. Quotes, what I do for work. Been a rough road if you follow my story line.
@@Nothing2Somthing S.E. Oklahoma. I'll subscribe and watch your work. I've done heaps of what you're doing, and I was a hay hauler for 30 years, so I know what it's like being my own boss. Finding hands was my biggest issue, after about 1998 or so, boy what a mess it was. I paid my hands far more than other haulers did, and still could not get hands. Back then, they could make $300.00 a day, cash, and it was either too hot or too hard of work. So, hope you have good luck, when you get to a point to hire a hand, pay them decent, and they'll stay loyal to you. I know I work too cheap now, heck I just got off the mower at 9:40 tonight, mowed 1 acre of yard, weed eat tomorrow, and I charge them $100.00. I build wheelchair ramps, porches, decks, do barbed wire or hog wire fence work, I used to wash boats too on the lake, that was a pain. I think it's a difference in states, or even cities, I rarely see a big city, biggest town to me is 20 miles, so local work is mostly small farmers, anyway, other areas may have more money. I baled hay for folks too that have small farms, but not much equipment, and above that, was a gunsmith for several years.
@@dalesmyth7398 It’s sad we can find good hard workers these days. This country doesn’t produce men like they use to. If you look at it in a different light, more money for us to make with less quality business/workers. Let’s eat up our markets and make a hard push for success.
Yeah if Im there giving an in person free quote, ill add on to the price for my time driving to the dumps/fee. Im still trying to find my groove with quotes. Im from California where you can charge a lot more for work. Here in Idaho the prices for things are slightly different because the wages are lower.
Been fencing for three years now on my own. Made a lot of money, but it’s definitely not just something you can go do with zero experience. You should really go around town and at least assess other professional companies work as well as watch videos and everything.
I totally agree with you. I definitely don't claim to be a fence pro by any means. I got lucky with an easy fix. Im always totally honest with a customer. If I don't think I can do the job with confidence, I tell them I can't do it and refer them to a professional in that area. Ive done this a couple times now. I will never risk screwing a customer and having to utilize my insurance lol. Im always learning from YT vids or other professionals in that area. Im glad you've made a lot of money in business. How's it going this summer for you? what area are you located in?
Hey bro don’t know if you noticed but I think your drill was on the hammer mode which is for concrete or brick etc… love the videos really motivating !!
@@chrislarsen2173 That’s a great idea. There is a big demand for handyman work. Remember, we are in a time where most house holds don’t fix their own problems. No one wants to do stuff around their own homes for the most part. Service based business could thrive if you can get in front of people. I’m telling you, you could succeed in doing this if you strategize right and execute. Door hangers puts your business at everyone’s door step. You don’t have to hope someone stumbles upon your business online with all the other competition. Door hangers brother. You got this. Now don’t hold yourself back anymore and wish. Gooooo dooo now. Once you realize no one’s going to help or save us besides us. That’s when you dig down and take action. Life’s your story book bro. Go create it how you want it to turn out. You got this Chris
Getting your name out there really makes a difference on getting lots of leads. It's surprising the amounts of people needing work that have plenty of spending cash that has a dual income.
Yeah I totally agree. Landscaping is huge where I am. Everyone wants something done. It’s just reaching them or getting in front of them somehow. Providing a good service then they’re loyal customers for life. This last 2 months has been packed with work. It’s been an exhausting month or two but I’m finally able to put some money away. First time in some years. Been a rough road but I love the journey.
If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. There is no such thing as "Get rich in seconds." Blood sweat in tears and a positive mental attitude. BST & PMA
@@thisguy7084 Exactly. I think I mentioned that In my first or second video. Lots of people on RU-vid making it seem like you can get rich overnight. The point to my channel was to show people you can actually make 100’s-$1000’s a day with simple tools but you do have to work hard to earn it. If you want cash the same day you need it, go knock on doors and buy a lawnmower.
Love this dude. I talked about this in my last video about my story. I lost my ability to provide and went into a dark place. That’s all us men want, it’s what makes us feel good. Providing for our families and making their dreams come true. It’s my true happiness.
Thank you brother. I really appreciate that. It’s been a tuff road but I’m still going. I wouldn’t change any of it, it’s made me who I am today. I’m a better man because of it all. It humbled me aaaaa lot.
Hey, just wanted to say I am really enjoying your videos. Not sure how you popped up on my feed, but I'm glad it did (I subscribed when I saw your first video a few weeks back). You are an inspiring individual. You seem like an honest, caring, genuine guy and I'm glad you're sharing your story and journey with us. I've never been to the depths of depression that you've described, but for me and my situation, I've been pretty low. So just knowing that you were in an even darker place and chose to rise up and push through it, well, it's very motivating and gives us all hope. Keep up the good work, and I wish you the best of luck!
Thank you Chris. I really appreciate the words my man. I am definitely all those things and have been through a world of pain. This is why I started this channel, to maybe reach one person out there I can help. I want to show people you can be at the lowest lows but turn it around. It’s not easy at alllll. If you ever need anything or someone to talk to, I’m here man. If you want to reach out, here’s my email jjenn8331@gmail.com I’ll send you my number or we can correspond over text/email. Whatever you need my dude I’m here. Now let’s kick 2024’s and make some things happen brother.
Now I understand how your goal was to make a good amount of money in your business. You have tasted it. You might choose to find a place of contentment in your journey. You might enjoy listening to old videos of Earl Nightingale. The best story of your life is how it ends. What will become the value of your name (reputation)? Ecclesiastes 3:12-13. Contentment. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. Discover the difference between a plan and a purpose. A plan is a specific route to a destination. When obstacles appear. The plan goes off course and most people can’t recover. A purpose focuses on the destination with no specific route. To live by purpose you will get there. Peace out from Texas.
Thank you for all of that. I love Earl Nightingale. He’s one of the first speakers I found in my early 20’s. I love the old stuff. Looks like we share something’s in common. Yeah now you get where I’m coming from in my videos. I do need to find a middle ground because I wasn’t content even when I was making what I was making a while back. It was never good enough. I think I just love chasing progression. Or maybe I haven’t found my purpose yet. Either way I’m naturally a happy person. I just like to always strive for better. Stay in touch my man. Do you own a business out in Texas?
@@Nothing2Somthing Yes. I started a part time lawn care business at the age of 62. Just past one year back in April. I started it to help pay my health care insurance because I am under Medicare age. I worked for a company for 44 years. There is nothing like being self employed. I will share a lesson I perceived. Every dollar I earn must come from someone’s pocket but never my own pocket. Therefore, we are interdependent upon each other. All people regardless of their income should be respected and thanked for their participation in the business world. You will do well because there is no quit in you. Again it will be your challenge to find contentment in your set of circumstances.
@@ErnestPerez-rg2uo Congratulations on stepping up to the plate. Even in your later years. That takes a strong willed person to do what it takes and not just throw your hands up. Lots of respect to you buddy. That’s a story to follow in its own. This kind of stuff helps and shows people you have to be willing to do whatever it takes to survive. Where are you from?
I love the way that you ended up having to do change orders but then work it out with the owner and finished it with shims. It looks good. Now get that tree done😂
Yeah that saved me a lot of work. Work is piling up now. I have 12 episodes put away. I haven’t had a day off in weeks. $500-$600 jobs have been flowing in non stop. Finally a little break
Let's fuckin go!!!!!!!!! You got this, you have lost everything and you're rebuilding it back by yourself for yourself because of yourself. I love you nephew, keep moving in this direction
Lots of hard work. Wouldn’t change it for the world. First real estate deal happening next year. Getting a group of friends together and we are doing our first flip. Shoot, I might go for it this year if the jobs keep flowing.
