Thanks everyone so much for the overwhelming support! So, moving forward you can expect casual Josh (shorts and T shirt) for all YT videos moving forward : ) I just wore the suit for the grand tour today, and you will most likely see me in slacks/button up if you visit the shop! Thank you everyone for your honesty and your guidance. -The Dude Abides
Hiya, i have a question unrelated to the video. I just bought a DHP ready for when I upgrade my viv, however I am wondering if I could install it now. I have a 2ft viv. After being fitted the DHP will sit about 15cm from the highest surface in the viv which I am worried will be too close to my leo. Will this be okay? I know setting the thermostat to a specific temp with stop it over heating but I still worry 😂 if it would be better to wait until I get a bigger viv I will. But if I am able to supply my leo with better heating sooner then obviously I 100% would rather do that! Thanks 🙏🏻
Nothing wrong with those nice t-shirts. Very professional. The suit looks nice for the facility tour, but can't really see it working for someone slinging soil around in the long haul.
So many people obsessing over the clothes you're wearing, who cares! Great knowledge and inspired the bio dumpy enclosure i'm in the process of making, keep the knowledge flowing!
It is called Professionalism.Sadly disappearing in this country as with Thank You-Please-May I.Suits are not my thing but at least he presents himself as Pro.I would wager he will shake your hand and look you in the eye. Good on him.
I got teary eyed watching this. It is like my own son is succeeding. I stand firmly behind you and your Vet wife and Lu Lu. Your enclosures are artistic. I just can't tell you how happy I am for you. I am thinking of flying to Houston to support your store.
Absolutely amazing. The success is outstanding, this is literally a dream of mine and you’re living it. You’re probably not gonna see this, but can you maybe do a guide on how to set up a 40 gallon female leopard gecko community enclosure (or a breeding enclosure)? You see, I’m starting to think about breeding Leopard geckos and maybe start a small business as a breeder and it would be amazing if i can get some advice on the build from the Bio Dude himself!
your excitement and passion reminds me of when I opened up my first business - it's a thrill and a big risk and unless you have put this kind of work into a business and all your assets on the line you don't know. I miss those early days in my warehouse when I used to import things to sell to stores. I still miss it! I have an office now with no inventory, but I do so miss just being hands on and just interacting with the customers and merchandise. It looks like fun but make no mistake you need a good head for business. well done.
As a fellow business owner myself all of you who are saying "loose the suit" are obviously extremely unprofessional... He's the owner and he wants to hold him self to a higher standard. Keep wearing the suit Josh, that's awesome.
Thank you Josh for all your doing to help us all with are reptiles, so wish I lived closer to you, would love to visit !! I'm in PA, but maybe some day, I'll be brave enough to outside of my house again ! Till then I'm so greatful for shipping, Thank you again for all you do, and loving your soils
Good job brother! I’ve gained a lot of knowledge from your videos. I’m a proud Army Veteran and I love to see folks living the AMERICAN DREAM! Keep the hustle, keep the humble will def be purchasing all my supplies from you! You’ve 110% earned my business!
Wow!! Success story for the books man! So incredibly proud of you and your teams hard work! You all deserve it so much! I’ve been a customer since the beginning and seeing this is so great!!
That is amazing, Josh. You look really good in a suit. KEEP IT UP. Happy for you!! Good job!! And thank you for carrying Universal Rock, they are an awesome company!!!
I am so glad I found you, this is awesome. Really wish I lived in Houston, but will definitely stop in when I am there. Keep up the good work and please reach out if there is anything I can do to help!
I want to CONGRATULATE you on your VENTURE!!! I am personally very happy for you! Your videos have always entertained me on late sneaker painting nights. I used to do this vivarium "stuff" back in the late 90's, when all of our inspiration came from watching what the Dutch were doing over in the Netherlands, especially a company called Vivaria Projects. Vivaria Projects were really ahead of their time! Back to my point...it is always a dream to find someone else who is as passionate and focused on a vision. Finding like minded individuals (back then anyway) was very difficult. I had worked for a themed construction company and built zoo exhibits around the USA (Akron Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, etc.) SO, with that in mind, you passion is infectious and I know, as long as you are losing sleep because of your excitement for what you do and what you believe, you will continue to be successful!! All the best to you, God bless you...and I am cheering you ON!!!!! -MAG (Hooray for the 2A and the Furry Guardians)
2nd amendment rights 💪🏽 Edit: Don’t listen to what they say in the comments. If you want to wear the suit then wear it. You do you man, you have been all this time and it’s obviously working
Yeay!!!!! I love hearing the no shipping on live animals... the core to the Josh's reptile ethics is everything!!! And yeay!!! I love hearing the wifey poo is a veterinarian!!!! Now i think I saw a little baby exists too... so man... the journey you all have over the next few decades and soon the voice will be "And my dad started this tank 30 years ago." I am super excited about finding the true reptile guardian. Like you said.... you are changing the world... especially chameleons. To me, you grow, expand wholesale ( I watched a few wholesale grows now and it's just so neat seeing you expand out and take big steps and yet... "the info fliers are always free to the individual consumers!" The soul of everything you represent... that you are in it for them... for the reptiles who never had anyone like you represent them and their needs like this before. I tripped over a video hear last week curious about chameleons initially and then i got educated that i am not ready for a chameleon at all... i need to completely get reschooled in everything about my Leopard gecko and watched that Leopard vivaria build and mentioned there I was devoted student the second the bugs went in like i said. Look forward to Eva having her best life soon. She easily has 11 or so left... I have had her for 2. Look forward to talking to your helpful staff on Monday!!!! I will own a chameleon someday too... but that will be a few years from now... thank you for changing the industry. The Reptiles being happiest is what matters the most and you really care about each and every individual one of them.
Looks great! Healthy happy animals and you are promoting bioactive living for them!!! Inspiring to young people to see they can pursue the things that make them happy and reap the rewards.
You're doing big things, congrats! I am breeding Cuban knight anoles too! About 2 years ago I got a pair of adults that were at deaths door step and now they are doing geat and producing babies!
Bio dude is the best! I couldn’t be happier with everything he is doing for the hobby and making a living with his own business. I feel lucky to have access to everything bio dude has for sale and he ships and packages everything so well.
This store is amazing and you’ve done so great with it all. You’ve definitely been someone to look up to. Been watching your videos for so long now and just ordered from you for the first time. Keep up the nice work and I love the suit BTW! 🦎🐍🐢
I bought my bio setup today for my ball python using the Black Friday discount! Then I saw this and your fur baby/2a disclaimer and I’m even more happy about my purchase! 🇺🇸
Awesome store!! My son throughly enjoyed watching you feed the snakes and answer his questions. Keep going strong!! From one small business owner to another.
Good for you dude. Your enclosures look amazing and i have faith that you'll keep the enclosures clean and safe for happy healthy animals. Very impressed with your set up of product's as well. The plants set up is neat!
I remember watching your setups forever ago and now that I'm finally ready to do bioactive, I'm so excited to see how far you've come and to be a customer!!
I think you may be going the wrong route wearing a suit everyday. You can still show how your company is professional without wearing a suit. Where I come from, you know the ‘Leadership’ because they’re all the ones that can afford really nice things as the people under you automatically look subordinate to you. Also, people in suits are known for not doing anything hence they’re able to keep their suit clean. The average person going into your shop I bet does not wear a suit. It’s trying to make it a really spiffy and black suit kind of store and it’s just not and that’s why I love it. People like Brian from BHB, Miguel from Always Evolving Pythons; and he own Lamborghini’s and other super cars and he doesn’t wear his suit when he’s doing the hobby parallel to yours. Kamp Kenan doesn’t wear suits he wears work boots. Snake discovery and Tall Grass Reptiles don’t. I can keep going and going. It’s like your customer walks in and immediately feels subordinate and find themselves not being able to relate to you because appearances are indeed the deal breaker with a lot of people.
I feel like those are fair and honest points. I will deeply consider. Thank you so much for the support. I always have a change of clothes here because I am consistently having to go into the warehouse etc, but I felt it is imperative to be professional in appearance but also in communications - I just felt it was necessary... To be honest with you, it makes me feel really good about myself and gives me self-confidence each morning when I wake up, especially if I am feeling down and out!
I loved the shorts/shirt combo, gave me the impression Josh is purely functional and not interested in aesthetics. The new threads are too 'business' to me. Love ya regardless Dude!
@@ayyylma0 Thanks man Yeah, I know. I will take this to heart..... trust me. I may be wearing the suits here and there at the shop, but when I do the videos you will be seeing normal shorts and T from the Dude moving forward!
VTeR1 suits and business casual is best suited for white collar professions.. he should be wearing a nice polo with company logo on it. It’s perfect for the clientele coming into the store. I agree with you, the suit doesn’t work in a mom and pop
@@TheLastSamurai813 It was kindof jarring to see him in a suit first glance. It does make him look like he works in mid level corporate or going out on a date to a restaurant that requires reservations. He said it makes him feel better so I'm cool with it.
You are ROCKING IT!!!! I’ve heard so much about your product, and this video was an absolute treat!! I work at a family owned reptile shop in southern Illinois called The Tye-Dyed Iguana, and I’m a huge tarantula enthusiast. I definitely want to try a bioactive setup for some of my T’s!! I have family in Houston, so the next time I drive down- I’d love to check out your building🙌🏼. Cheers to your success, Dude!! I’ve subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more new and exciting developments! 🤘🏼🤓🌱
Wow! Blown away by how far you’ve come and how professional everything is now and your willingness to listen to customers and do what’s best and right. Living the dream!
Warm-looking weather on December 26 and he exercises the 2nd amendment. I literally just found this channel but I was like, "he must be in Texas." Sure enough, he's a fellow Houstonian. I knew it, lol
Josh is VERY good at making you think you need something that you don't necessarily need. I mean i am no pushover, but josh has me wanting to book a plane ticket just to fly to dallas and spend thousands of dollars at his store.
How awesome was that. You are moving on up and everything looks AMAZING!! You have such great selection and quality of product. Love everything I have gotten from you. Wish I lived closer so I could utilize you more but I will always use you when I can and I try to refer my friends to your site. Keep up the good work. Congrats from West Virginia. P.S. Need isopods.
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter has it been that long? time flies man. appreciate all your help over the years and keep up the great work. my brother moved by austin texas so not sure how are you are they from but one ill have to make a trip
As a reptile fan and a FedEx worder, at first I loved every inch of this video and impressed with your drive to be a great entrepreneur, but I absolutely adore the boxes you created to protect your product. Your boxes are durable as fuck. I've delivered them. Amazing. I wish everyone else took as much responsibility to ship with care. You tape doesn't fuck up like a "others" recycled tape, you pack your boxes with that tough crumpled paper that fills the boxes so there is no ability to dent and coconut crunch the box. Simply amazing. Sincerely FedEx Man
buildings looking great man! I've been looking to get my first reptile and I've been doing a lot of research so these videos help me and are really interesting.
Congrats on your opening. I have seen a lot of your videos. You have given me great ideas.I have been wanting to do a bioactive vivarium for my beardie aurora. My pet stores around me suck. They have bearded dragon bedding that has coconut fibers that bearded dragons are commonly allergic to or that are just all around bad for them. If I do this I will be ordering all of the components from you but it does put a damper on things that I can't get any rocks. They have no good basking rocks in the stores around me for her . so she has to settle with climbing on a small log o found that honestly isn't good enough in my eyes for her. I hope you know that you shouldn't always have to dress up in a suit just be you. Always stay humble and kind.
Great to see your business growing. While you should be very proud of yourself and your accomplishments, you say I, me, mine a lot and should learn to say WE and OUR a bit more. You didn't get there by yourself. That said...congratulations to all of you! Oh yeah...lose the suit! :) EDIT: You do say WE ocassionally
What an amazing store. I love your video and so badly want some of your products. Please tell me your going to be shipping to the UK 🇬🇧 so we can use your quality bio materials.
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter One thing I have been concerned about in setting up a new tall bio active vivarium (18 x 18 x 24 ) for 2 Gray/Cope’s tree frogs But I am worried about them swallowing substrate when I feed them now. Is this a concern? Before I had them in an aquarium type setting and did not have to worry about their sticky tongue grabbing substrate. I just don’t want them to get bound up inside with debris. Is this a concern? Thank you in advance. (I’m new at frog keeping - just one year now ..)
The suit is fine man.. I dont get why people are pointing that out instead of CONGRATULATING you on doing better with your business. So congrats Biodude and I hope you continue to grow.
I recently discovered your channel-i plan to start bioactive terrarium and your videos helped me too. I really wish i can find shop like yours here.It would be great to have all things together like you have. Greetings from Czech republic,Prague.
This is gorgeous! I just adopted my brother's bearded dragon and leopard gecko so I'm glad I found your channel. I'm a horticulturist so I love learning about the different plants you use that are beneficial to your reptiles.
Can't stop watching this vid of yours, Josh. It is sooooo inspiring! It makes my heart happy. Keep up the good work! I support you and always will. God bless!
Just received my bioactive kit for my beardie, Leslie. Waiting for the bearded dragon clean up crew to come back into stock. Everything looks great so far! :) Thanks so much!
