As a guy who likes to make things, I salute your DAD!! He did an excellent job of designing and fabricating that trailer!! When I was a teen, we had all sorts of ways to earn money. Cutting grass, running errands for neighbors, selling worms and crickets to fishermen, selling pop bottles to the stores, washing cars. etc. Young people don't know how to hustle any more. If they do, I just don't see it around me.
I did the news paper route when growing up, that one has gone away with the digital era. I agree young people dont hustle any more. Still plenty of ways for teens to make extra money and learn good work ethic and values along the way like the family did in this video.
I did the pop bottles in the mid 70's when i was a kid..I think it was a nickle a bottle?? My brother and i did it for months and made $19 and went and bought a fish tank and some fish...this would be around 1976?-77 maybe?
@@markherring3513 it's 10 cents now ... I got two kids that goes around the block in 90 minutes of work collect cans & bottles, and then wash them, once or twice a week, and they make around 80 to 120 dollars a month.
Let's look at the big picture. This happens because of a family. A family unit. Mom and Dad supporting this young lady together and providing the backbone, support and loving structure she needs to succeed. That kind of love and support early on cannot be underestimated. It's vital. Good for you Mom and Dad for giving it to her. She will become such a great contribution to society.
@@watchcity2068 This is true. However, statistically, it's way way more likely, and a household is much much more stable with both parents being present. If you have a great and stable household, then I think that's awesome. I'm extremely happy for you. It's very difficult for a single parent. I should know. I am one. I raised my daughter on my own for her entire life and it was extremely difficult.
@@watchcity2068Nope, you don’t NEED it, yet it helps in building character as a kid before life teaches hard lessons for you that make or break you. This character is built much better in a stable home. Don’t believe me? Look at the stats.
THE GUY IN ME can't take my eyes off that trailer. The amount of planning in regards to what tools were needed and the size of the mower and tools, and weight (empty and loaded) all considered. Then going from paper to fabrication and making it all work. Just loving it so much.
There are a lot of young people posting videos of themselves acting ridiculous.....then there's you....This is inspiring....thanks for sharing, all the best to you
Yep unfortunately they make silly money for lots of views on ticktock for things like pulling faces serving fast food or dancing half naked with their mums
My oldest son started his own umpiring and refereeing business that he began at 15. He trained, scheduled, and worked. He did this for 20 years while earning a degree in finance and an MBA. He had over 250 independent officials working for him with 10 different youth baseball leagues. He is now the deputy director of finance at a major university. It starts when they are young. I could not be more proud.
@@catsbyondrepair It is not against the law for part time work when a kid is 15. Child labor laws allow kids at 15 to work limited hours for a maximum of 20 hours a week. There are no laws against a 15 year old setting up a non-profit with the Secretary of State if it provides a benefit to the community. All employees were independent contractors who signed I-9’s and were responsible for filing all tax information themselves. The name of his company was High Desert Officials Group, registered with the Secretary of State in the State of Nevada. Learn the law before calling people liars. Jackass.
This girl is going to go places... And will not settle for anything less then perfection. I salute you! Don't sell yourself short, and never back down! As a business owner I'm very proud of you! Thank you!
@@commoncentsamerican There's a guy on Ytube, who runs a lawn care down in Florida. All with EGO electric, even tows the trailer with a Tesla. Edit: I see you're just cut and pasting the same thing on all the comments.
@Mike1984-lc9rh Oh tell me you are one of the morons who supports this crap. How could you be so ignorant to buy into this? Seriously were you born that way or did it progress over time?
Crazy. I just got finished watching a video of a 13 year old girl getting shot for stealing someone's car. Then we got this video. Of a young girl doing it right. Making a name for herself. Putting positivity out into the world and making mad money at such a young age! You go girl.
The minute I saw the thumbnail about a 14 yo girl mowing lawns, I knew there was a good dad supporting her. No disrespect to the moms and teen girls themselves, but most of the time a motivated, successful girl has a good father.
Not a lot of teens today that know the value of work ethic. Good for this girl she’s gonna be successful in her future endeavors even if it isn’t with a lawn business.
I volunteered as well as worked from a very young age. People who are here "remembering" should also recall that neighborhood kids of all ages playing outside together has given way to organized sports. Single income families ended in the 80's, that had an effect, no one to watch while kids are outside. I began working when I was very young but I DO NOT agree with the relaxation of child labor laws. That has coincided with defunding public schools...? Great ideas come from everyone but children of billionaires only go through the motions of a college education while they wait on a "tacks" free inherit ence.
It’s not that they don’t know… It may seem not that many kids have the “work ethic” but really it’s the drive certain children get from having supportive parents.
Proud of her and the parents for instilling work ethics at a young age. To make money as a kid I cut grass, shovel snow, baby sat, paint houses, etc. just to make the hard to get dollar. I'm 69 YO and thank my parents all the time what they instilled in me.
I started working for a horse stable at the age of 12 yrs old. For 1 dollar an hr. Grew up out in the country farming. Was just what we did as kids. It is so nice to see a young lady working for herself at a young age. Be safe. Good luck in all u do in life. Don't be afraid to chase ur dreams.
@@pablosolis6385 Dont need expensive equipment? Yo lamer that electric mower is $900 that electric weed eater is another $200. Not only is is expensive it is TRASH. How about educating yourself better before making dumb comments and looking more foolish than you normally do.
I usually watch another channel where a guy cuts really overgrown grass for free to help the homeowner out or just tidy the neighbourhood up if the house is unoccupied. Your channel popped up in my YT suggestions list and couldn’t resist having a quick look. I got to say I’m well impressed with your little business you’ve got going on. You’re so professional. I don’t know if you know what you’re looking to do in the future but I’m willing to bet you’ll be exceptional at it. I’m also pretty sure that you must have spent all your pocket money on that set of kit. I’m in the UK and retired from work now and I love mowing lawns, if anyone near me needs help with their lawns I’m out there like a shot. I wish you the best of luck with your endeavours, just be careful and take care of yourself.
While some other kids are going to the mall to have fun you have figured out that you can have fun and make a buck. Trust me when you get older those other kids will be jealous of you and what you have accomplished. One thing is, those “glasses” they’re safety glasses, please wear them. 😄
@@SaltySouthTexan we’ll come to think about it most malls are closed or just about to. So what do the kids do now a days ? Drink mom and dad’s booze, smoke a little weed or get a group and storm Target to steal stuff. Just think these little darlings are going to be our leaders one day, we’ll be so proud. 😵💫
As a kid, my Dad always mandated, 'long pants and leather shoes', when mowing the yard. One hot day, as an adult, I wore shorts, figured Dad wouldn't know.... I took a rock in the shin that took forever to heal. Lesson learned.
Innumerable people on RU-vid are welding and cutting and fabricating steel wearing flip flops and shorts. It's ridiculously unintelligent but since they don't ever seem to get hurt they just keep doing it. I didn't see any eye or ear protection for the child either.
You dont need ear protection for electric mowing equipment, thats one of the best advantages of it. I do agree its not smart to wear shorts and flip flops to string trim, but i do it at my own home sometimes and im fine. Im a landscaper and i always am wearing long pants and boots at work even in summer heat. @crazyoilfieldmechanic3195
Same story, on a different subject: during my motorcycle lessons, my instructor (a retired CHP motorcyclist) told us never to follow too closely behind an 18-wheeler. Months later, on a motorcycle across the South... around the time I got close to the Texas-Louisiana state-line, it was raining really hard. To avoid taking the brunt of the rain, I thought stupidly, I followed the semi a bit too closely. A few minutes later, I heard a loud cracking sound. It turned out, my Shadow's headlight was badly shattered from a toe size rock kicked at me by one of those tires.
I must applaud this young lady for her drive to mow lawns. My two brothers and I started a mowing business when I was twelve by mowing summer residences and camp lawns, we live in a rural farming community. It was not hard to advertise by word of mouth that we did a good job for a decent price and willing to do yard cleanups and neglected lawns. Young Lady keep up the good work!!
You need to be very proud of yourself young lady. Your Work ethic will take you anywhere you choose to go. Tell your parents that this 69 year old guy is very proud of you and them for teaching real life lessons
I taught my son to use our lawn equipment when he was age 12. Over the next two years he build a steady clientele of neighborhood customers. He would work 6 to 8 hours on Saturday and Sunday and knock off a few lawns during summer evenings on two or three days per week. He shoveled snow for those same customers throughout the winter months. At 14 he purchased his own commercial mower, blower and two string trimmers with hedge attachments. By then, his income was far exceeding any of his friends who were working 25 hours plus per week working at fast food restaurants. He acquired his driver's license at 16 and soon after purchased a low mileage, 10 year old pick up truck. When he completed high school, he made the decision to not go on to university and I couldn't disagree with his decision. He then acquired his first snow plow to insure continuous winter work. Over the next 10 years, he expanded with the second truck and snow plow, then the third truck and all the additional equipment to stock the vehicles for three crews. He typically has 8 employees during the summer months and retains 5 of them throughout the winter. Today, his landscape and property maintenance business continues to grow, maintains about 160 residential and commercial customers and his personal income exceeds any doctor that I know.
Keep it up, girl, you're going places! When I was your age, 1970's, I also mowed lawns for $3.00. Doesn't look like much, but when I was old enough to buy my first car, I had $2600. Your Dad did you a great service.
Shouts out to your dad for building that for you. Not everyone has a dad around, let alone a dad so handy and ready to put the time into a project like that. The world would be a better place with more dads like yours.
Awesome. I'm proud of a kid I've never met. The sense of agency and fulfillment from having a job/self made business that young pays of for the rest off one's life in unseen ways.
As SteveTuner398 suggested, the YT algorithms has suggested your channel to many of us, and definitely appreciate you work ethic! Very cool trailer setup!
What a fantastic family. It's so great that your parents helped you on your business journey and built that wonderful cart. Where I live in NZ, unfortunately carts get stolen all the time which makes life difficult for self-employed people. It's a great idea for people who live in low-crime suburbs though.
This young lady is going to be one successful person in life. Shoutout to her Dad for helping her accomplish this incredible business. Although I love doing my own lawn, if I lived in your area, I would definitely be a customer. A great American Story that even inspired this 60 year old. Great job! Keep it up!
Dad your the best for helping your daughter with her dream. I hope this blows up on utube and she becomes a millionaire . God bless you young lady ! Greetings from south east Alabama USA ☮️❤️
Nothing makes me more proud as a parent to see other patents make thier kid work for it and not hand them anything all these kidd now a days mommy and daddy buy them thier first brand new vehicle they depend on mommy daddy money my 16 year old started working making her own money buying her own things saving up for what she want congrats young lady you will be very successful in life
Impressive. My dad built a wooden cart for me when I had a newspaper route at the same age. She's obviously a motivated kid from a good family. Glad to see the people in her neighborhood support her.
Ok, 1, Dad. Great job, Sir!! 2. Young lady, you are an amazing young lady. Very proud of you, and I am certain you will excel in anything you put your mind to. Keep up the great work!!!
Young lady I don't even know you just came across your channel and really like your hard work bet your parents are very proud of you good luck with your business.
@user-hg7it9to5n When I used to be a elementary schooler my grandma literally made me pulling weeds out in the backyard while wearing gloves xD literally no lawn mower nothing but my hands xD is been years now and I moved into a apartment
OMG !! This is great!!! Prefect example of great parents for helping and support their kids in a venture that teaches them about running their own business ! Love it! Great job!
Your channel came as a suggestion, cause i often watch garden channels to unwind from busy days. Kudo's to you for starting to work at such a early age. Great trailer, fantastic piece of kit! I own a small repairshop for audio equiptment now, but like you i started working after school at the age of 14. When people called my parents house to ask if i could do a housecall, to fix their gear, (no cell phones in 1983), i showed up with my backpack full of tools at their doorstep on my bike. Made great money for a 14 year old guy, and it made my goals possible. Good luck on your future, you're of to a great start, Cheers from the Netherlands.
First, this young lady is going places. She has passion, energy, and above all else...smarts. Second, she took a barrier and destroyed it. Finally, LOVE her plan a plan...work the plan philosophy. Finally, finally...LOVE her environmental philosophy. Well done!!
Beyond impressed with this girl, she’ll do well in life. I’m in Massachusetts and it’s very very rare to see any child willing to give up their day to mow lawns .
Well done young lady,the whole world needs people like you ! You will go far! Many thanks to your Dad for his great design work helping you to achieve your goals .👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️🇦🇺❤️🇺🇸
Great innovated design. Wonderful! Please be aware and prepare yourself for the Barney Fifes out there that will stop, detain and arrest you because they will say this cart is illegal or doesn’t have registration plates and stickers on it. Keep your body cams on when you see the police sneaking up on you. You kids are smart and motivated…keep up the good work!
Awesome! Our three children loved to do this type of work for neighbors in the country where we lived raising beef cattle (Limousine) and meat chickens. They were used to doing chores, baling hay and straw , watering, feeding, and then working for our neighbors who had horses or just very large multi-acre yards. It is so encouraging to see teenagers from the city type setting doing the same thing and enjoying themselves. Our three children are 53, 51, and our youngest one, our daughter, is 48. Thank you for sharing this wonderful encouraging story!
My Dad made me go around and mow lawns to make money, and that work ethic is very instilled in me! :) Good for you and your Dad, and the rest of your family! That is awesome!
I love my electric lawn gear as well! I’m a girl and these are so much lighter and quieter and no smelly gas or pulling strings for ever to get it started. You are awesome and a REAL inspiration for others who are wondering if they can. You are showing them how if you have a plan that you want to achieve then star small and with a little help you can do anything you put your mind to. Proud of you You go gurl!
Fantastic job young lady ! I mowed lawns from 13 -16 and always had money and a car when I turned 16 and most of my friends didn't do anything. Summers between college years I painted houses . I loved both . You are truly an inspiration.
I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am to see such a family effort. I hope it serves as a wonderful example to other teenagers on the merits of hard work and entrepreneurship.
This is one of the most impressive things I've ever seen it didn't stop her mowing grass when she couldn't get a ride no more now look at how she fixed the problem this girl is going to go a long ways in life God bless you and I hope you keep mowing until your heart's content
This young girl reminds me of the days when we used to have paper routes. In the late seventies, I had a afternoon route for the Tempe Daily News. I helped my buddy with his , the Arizona Gazette route at 3am, every morning. For a young gal to do this in her community just says all you need to know about her. She sets the rocord straight that not all kids live in the basement under a pile of fast food, and play video games not mention use social media, all day and night. Totally brilliant kid and parents/parent. You just know work ethic has been passed down to her. I'm a Garden designer, she's inspiring to me. Suoer cool set-up. Exercising while helping people. A great combination for a healthy lifestyle.
Wow, that’s a really sweet kit. The fact that you are fully battery powered is a selling point. So much quieter for the neighborhood. Really great to see you out there getting it. Keep up the good work! And tell your dad nice job too!
I just happened along this RU-vid this afternoon. what an outstanding job this young lady does and a great service she is to her community. Little sis, you’re gonna go along way in life keep working hard.
Wow, you're awesome. I used to mow lawns for money when I was about your age. (in my 60's now) I went to battery mowers (for home) about 20 years ago and never looked back. I just replaced my original battery mower after 18 years of service (I mean zero servicing) with a self-propelled one. Your Dad has done a terrific job on your trailer too. Best wishes from me here in Australia 😃👍⭐
Don't know how this video popped up....but young lady you're truly one in a million, and so is your father for helping and supporting you, i could be wrong but you probably have a mom that's just as incredible
This kid has a great Dad... He has to be proud... SHe will stay in shape, know her community, build a brand following and loyal customers... She is making more money during the summer at age 14 than college graduates that end up working at Starbucks... well done!
Kids now a day needs to be like this young girl. To be proactive and make money on her own at this age. She has a great parent to support her. Good job!!
That RIG is awesome!!! I’ve mowed yards and had a lawn service in 3 different cities and I can say that is outstanding and a creative way to get the job done in style! Good for you!!! God bless you!!!
Congrats young lady. Excellent work ethic!! 👏👏. My first job was mowing. Dragged the mower with a rope while riding my bike. Carried hand trimmers and bags in backpack. This is so much more convenient. Way to go.
As an entrepreneur and business owner, I must say, your work ethic for a 14 year old, is AMAZING! With your persistence, steadfast attitude and drive, you’ll see a million well before you’re 20’s. I pray that you never loose your motivation. And to your parents, from one dad/parent to another, I love you and you totally rock! Every parent should encourage and push their kids to want to be their very best and achieve greatness. ❤
I’m impressed. When I was a teen back in the 70s an old man neighbor helped me build a bike trailer for collecting cans and bottles. I mowed lawns too but made more from cans and bottles.
Thats awesome...all our country needs is more kids like you! As long as we've got kids like this,there is no need to worry about the future of our nation. Seriously,this is a real inspiration for a guy that feels as if his country is going down the toilet. This is the coolest thing ive seen a young person do in a very long time!
