Big Jobs, Heavy Equipment & Bad choices- my worst beginner mistakes & what I've learned from them

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When I first started my business I made a lot of mistakes. Like Buying all NEW equipment. Trucks, excavators, backhoes, skid steers- Because I seen every body else doing it. Now-My priority is People. I realized it was the people that made my business thrive. Business's fail to invest in their people. They Don't succeed Because they buy new Equipment without A great team. A good team will deliver amazing results-even if your equipment is NOT brand new. I stopped buying new equipment & started investing in my people and it changed everything. People are the most important asset in your company. Your team builds your dream. But many people buy brand new equipment thinking thats the answer. I made a Bad choice early on- I bought all new equipment- financed myself to the brink. That was the wrong move. Then I paid off all the excavators(5 brand new ones), dump trucks(5), skid loaders(17) etc etc and started investing into acquiring an amazing team. I would never go back. Every year I have a decision-do I buy some new piece of heavy equipment-or give back to my team. you figure that one out....Don't let the idgets in youtube land steer you wrong.
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@wymershandymanservice9965 5 лет назад

That’s what a good owner /boss is all about 👍. Once you have good people and you treat them as such it’s always a win win situation.

@willsdsm 5 лет назад

People don't quit jobs they quit bosses

@alexmatthews6779 5 лет назад

I couldn't agree more!!

@commonnons3ns316 5 лет назад

will thompson absolutely!

@rowdybroomstick1216 5 лет назад

Best comment ever! Every situation I can think of was because a boss wouldn't address a problem wouldn't fix a employee's work truck or his a/c or his brake's but it always came back to the boss somehow or another. People quit bosses not job's!! Is spot on!!!!!!!!!!!!

@joerobinson7224 5 лет назад

U dam right

@Samsonmetaphysical 5 лет назад

Yes because I never saw someone kill a job, but I can't say the same for a boss.

@alexmatthews6779 5 лет назад

OK, Stan, If you don't mind me saying, this video was a God send. I just turned in my 2 week notice today, and it wasn't because I just wanted to leave, it was because I just felt like a body. My boss, just didn't make me feel like a part of the team, and as you put it, "Alienated" me. So I just want to say thanks. Thanks for the great video, and helping me see a little more that there are bosses out their like you. God Bless, And Go Get Em'!

@themadmachinist8637 5 лет назад

So long as you command respect and discipline there is no reason you can't be decent and friendly to your floor workers.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks so much Alex, wishing you the best of luck in your next job!

@brandynkennedy1818 5 лет назад

Dont command anything, treat them like humans and they will want to follow your lead

@chriswright5274 5 лет назад

I was the guy who went the extra mile 12 hr days 5 to5 here in cumberland it was a prominent Landscaping Company I fliped a company from failing to buying a $30,000 dump truck and $12,000 box truck then come winner when the fellow owed me $1,500 our relationship went sour I just want to find that place I belong and be able to stay there I ifixed equipment big and small did welding fix plows and dump beds drive axles on skid steers.

@chriswright5274 5 лет назад

He told me i was his mechanic in a can

@Community-Action 5 лет назад

Wow an employer who understands!! If only more employers could take this approach

@aarondarling6653 5 лет назад

hit the nail on the head. I wish I had bosses like you in the past, but then if I had I wouldn't be my own boss now.

@pleaseholdwhileiprocessyou1513 5 лет назад

People say don't be friends with your employees, be a boss not a friend. That's bull crap I've had foremen that were good friends and I worked harder for them than anybody because we worked together. It wasn't about the job it was about working with your buddies to accomplish a goal. How productive are people that hate their boss?

@shanecunningham3421 5 лет назад

Rob Pridemore amen to the that brother

@antoniasimeon9198 5 лет назад

Rob pridemore I couldn't agree more

@RobCalhounPGH 5 лет назад

There's merit to the concept of not being "friends" with employees. People are willing to let things go with friends because they want to maintain that friendship, even things that should not be overlooked. That doesn't mean you have to be an asshole. It's business. Just be fair, consistent, alert to their needs, and the rest takes care of itself.

@pleaseholdwhileiprocessyou1513 5 лет назад

@@RobCalhounPGH Well a friend should care about your business as much as you do. You both should have loyalty and respect for each other. The word friend is thrown around to loosely.

@RobCalhounPGH 5 лет назад

Nobody will care about your business as much as you do. Not your employees, your investors, or even your spouse unless they have just as much time, money and lost sleep invested as you do. To your employees it's a source of employment; your investors, a dividend; your spouse, a source of stress and competitor for your time.

@72hourbob61 5 лет назад

I am getting old now and work for a guy that does not pay me much of anything, but he takes care of me. I fix everything he drags in here cars, dump trucks, boats, tractors, mower, all lawn eq., motorcycles, trucks, I help work on the houses he flips, billboards, you name it. On the other hand in the next few days, he is going to take me to Barbers ventage bike show and he pays for everything, then from time to time when he is working on a house in FL. he will load up 2 motorcycles and take me down with him for a week. Most of the time He just sticks me on a bike, hands me some money and tells me how to find the beach. Just 3 days ago he came back into town and told me I need to buy some new close for the Barbers trip and hand me $200.00. You may ask what does he get out of this. He is out of town 2 to 6 weeks at a time and I have never given him any need to think about what is going on here, he knows I treat everything he owns like it was mine. Show some love to the people that work for you, show you care.

@housemachine509 5 лет назад

72+HourBOB blessings awesome post. Hope to find a good team but boy it’s tough these days

@nitebishop 5 лет назад

26 years on the job don’t see myself leaving anytime soon my fathers been with the same company for over 40 years and we have a lot of people with us could’ve been with us for at least 30 years so that is very true what you were saying in this video equipment doesn’t make the job the people do

@dabalmesbp 5 лет назад

A good boss should not only know HOW to do everything his employees do but also be willing to get in there and get his hands dirty if a situation requires it. A good boss should never ask his employees to do something he has not already done or is not willing to do himself. It's a matter of lead by example.

@scootboerner4939 5 лет назад

This was my neighbors pool! Haha it was so much fun to watch them use a rock to break the pool up

@starrmann2539 3 года назад

I know this is an old video, but the message is timeless. I can't believe the timing of it. So in 30 +yrs I've had only a handful of jobs. Some i left and some the job was over! (union work) My best one was a 3 week job that ended after 11 yrs. Any how I do a lot of side work with my friend Sal. Sal really needs to watch this. I just finished a job with him and told him I value our friendship more than money! (not sure he understands that thought process) and because of that, that is the last job we will be doing together. He has mad sick skills on any piece of equipment, but doesn't realize you need more skills than just those and unfortunately is incapable of seeing that. Any how great video!! I've watched many of them Thanks

@BettaLandscaping 3 года назад

you hit the nail on the head i love it it really helped me look at things differently and i think this does not just apply to business but to general life it was definitely worth the 14 minutes i would even be willing watch a 30 minutes video

@damianholloway5125 2 года назад

I totally agree with everything you said. Yet to see a boss that is so passionate and caring for his workers. Wish every employer thought like you. Someone that truly understands how an employee should be treated.

@jimmymyers9245 5 лет назад

Man I think you are spot on people make the Buisness I have worked for small companies and large corporations and now that I have been blessed with my own Painting Buisness for the last 4 years the people are what make or break any buisness . its not always having the best equipment for sure but it does help in some situations . Keep on keeping on !

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Jimmy and you are right !

@MrBlackdragon1230 5 лет назад

I can really appreciate what your saying about being wanted not just as a warm body on the job. I worked for Walmart for many years and you are nothing but a warm body to them. Its very refreshing to hear someone say they want a whole person for their job.

@MrsReed1017 4 года назад

Thanks for all you do Stan, I'm starting out on my own after being an employee for many years and your vids help me understand and acquire the owner mentality. Keep it up! God Bless

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Great to hear that Leah, thanks and hope it all goes great for you !

@louisroy9348 5 лет назад

Spot on Stan, I don't work in landscaping but in manufacturing and what you said applies to most any job. I couldn't do my job as a supervisor without great people working for me. A genuine thank you, you are an asset to the company said when handing out the paychecks does wonders for a person's moral. I really like your channel and wish you the best. Regards

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Louis for watching my channel , the best to you too !

@jaredspear8140 3 года назад

I can’t agree more. Have run businesses for a lot of years. I’ve had good guys and “worse” guys. Having the guys you can trust is absolutely key. Figuring out what drives them is important. As companies start to struggle the guys who step up and help you are the ones you want/need. Started a new business less than a year ago. I’ve been thru a lot of guys and have run for the last few by myself. Extremely difficult. I have prospects now and am excited to get them working and making them a key component!! Thanks for the videos and advice. They are crucial to shccess

@Gixzer04 5 лет назад

@stanley so well spoken. You truly get both sides of business n the people within. I’d love to work for ya. Sense of importance n sense of ownership behind each employee.

@tropicalpines4585 5 лет назад

Awesome advice Stan. I think about this every day at work. You can tell who the go getters are not by their skills or experience, but by their attitudes and character.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Joshua, much appreciated.

@JJLandscaping 3 года назад

Stan you are so right. My 2005 Dodge Dakota is full of rust,2 different colors . I can buy a new one but Id rather give my guys a little more $$ and a bigger bonus at Christmas time, what I get back from them is priceless

@lucasadamson9401 5 лет назад

Love it I really enjoy listening and watching these vids from my personal experiences I was with a landscape company for 17 years and my last employer didn't really invest anytime in me or any other employees! So I finally moved on from that company and started with one of larger Midwest landscape company and from starting from lead crew guy to crew leader to project manager within the 2 years I've been there now and not just the regular home owners home to commercial jobs to hospitals! It is so very true if you invest in your guys instead of making pennies you can make HONDOS

@smalltownwireless 5 лет назад

I work in IT and love other stuff like snowplowing and Mechanics. Everything you say transfers into other realms of life no matter what you are talking about. You have helped me step up my Manager game big time! You can't get this information from seminars or manager training's about trying to figure out how and why people act. This is real life in your face being there and wanting everyone around you to succeed knowing that we all make mistakes along the way in our adventure to have fun and surrounding your self with people dedicated to having just as much fun and learning new things while making money doing it.

@D3thM3tal 5 лет назад

Hey, me too! People don't leave their jobs, they leave their manager. I'd work for Stan any day - he's local to me too.

@JCLandscaper88 5 лет назад

This was one of my favorite videos from you. Also your video quality seems far superior to everyone else. Thanks for another great one.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thank you and thanks for watching the videos!

@aaronkasson7959 4 года назад

I’ve really been enjoying all of the content that you’ve shared to your channel and this video is just one example of why. The amount of knowledge, wisdom and experience that you have is evident in each and every upload and I value each and every one of them. The only thing that I want to mention is that not all employees with multiple past jobs are looking to continue job hopping. Myself, for example, I’m a firm believer in working my absolute hardest and doing my best work for any employer from day one but I also expect my employer to keep any promises that they make to me during the interview process. If I do my part over time and they don’t hold up their end of an agreement, I’ll ask them about it first... I’ll voice my concerns. However, if that employer begins making excuses as to why they can not honor their word, it shows me what kind of employer they really are. It’s so, so hard to find a company who places value in their employees, especially in my neck of the woods. But the fact that you not only realize how important your employees are but actually implement those thoughts and beliefs into the inner workings of your company shows that you’re not only a great employer, but a part of the solution with regards to low employee morale that seems to be nationwide nowadays. I’ve run equipment now for over 20 years, and I’ve literally just found an employer who seems to have the same values and beliefs that you do. It took several jobs to find this company, but now that I’m here I’m once again going to utilize my skillsets and expertise to help his company grow and prosper however I’m able to do so with hopes that the owner will honor his word to me. Again, thank you for such amazing content and I always look forward to your new uploads!

@commodoresixfour7478 5 лет назад

Its about the right equipment! I worked for a friend and I used whatever equipment he had. If there was a problem with it, I made an effort to use it long enough to be able to explain why I couldn't use it. The best part was this old snowblower he had. It was always hard to start, but always worked good and always eventually started.

@jasonenterline8285 5 лет назад

Very well said brother, I always treat my guys like I want to be treated and so far I have ended up with 2 really good guys.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks, appreciate the comment !

@anthonyallamandola1317 4 года назад

This video touched on something I’ve been trying to accomplish for as long as I’ve started my little company.... I’ve finally gotten to the point where I can afford to pay workers regularly and hope to invest in the people that help make the business develop.

@walsakaluk4630 4 года назад

Profound advice regarding team management. Even on jobs where subcontractors are required the same philosophy holds true. Sometimes strident intervention is required, it should be a learning and empowering experience for all parties. Thanks for articulating this sound philosophy.

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Thanks Wal!

@BostonRetirement 3 года назад

Treat people how you would want to be treated.. it’s simple bro.. put the effort into your people. Great video.. that is the good stuff.

@tylers8118 5 лет назад

My favorite video, helped me alot with my landscaping career, so far. Thanks Stanley!

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Tyler, glad the videos have been helpful !

@dustinfoote640 5 лет назад

Thank you for this. Im 22 and own a tree service business and I've gotten to the point where I'm looking to expand by hiring new people and this gave me alot of answers ive been looking for.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Really glad to hear that Dustin, best of luck in your new business !

@evolveausevolveaus 4 года назад

Thanks Stan, I am my people so investing in myself as far as further training and personal development is my key. Thanks again for the food for thought really helpful for us smaller operators.

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Glad to hear it Evan, thanks for the comments !

@tray8411 4 года назад

You have a great crew Because money is not their motivator.. They love the work and love the boss..

@tybrouwer7620 5 лет назад

Awesome video.. this is the kind of guy that derseves to not only run a business, but manage a team! GREAT work!

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

I appreciate the great comments Ty, thank you !

@holdenbyess8181 5 лет назад

Great video, I'd just like to say, my boss is exactly as you were saying to be. Encouraging, a teacher, a problem solver, and invested in his people. Just speaking as a working guy with a great boss (in the equipment industry). Investing in your people in multiple ways is crucial. I've progressed so far since I started working for him. At almost a years time in, I can't wait to see where I am in ten years under his guidance!

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Holden!

@petepage2076 5 лет назад

You hit the nail on the head! I left a pretty decent paying job several year's ago, and started my own engineering construction company. One reason that I left them was "they" (corporate to foreman) referred to us as "bodies".... I will never refer to an employee as that. Secondly, I'd rather have a brand new, inexperienced person, and train them how to operate my equipment. Than hiring an experienced operator that has bad habits, that uses and abuses the equipment. There is a learning curve, but it takes patients and coaching on my part. And when they DO mess up, it IS 100% my fault. They didn't know, and I failed to teach. Then, later on, I'll walk away for a few hour's, so I'm not making them nervous and I'm not over coaching (micromanaging) them. It builds trust between us. ....then we work on efficiency... and that just takes time. Like you said, I too, let them be apart of the decision making process... WE are a TEAM! I ALWAYS thank them individually at the end of every day, and compliment them in front of the team. I also ask them if there is anything that they need from me, or what I can do for them. It's very reassuring to be able to leave a job site in the hand's of someone the you've trained up, and trust that it will be done professionally. KEEP THE AWESOME VIDEOS COMING!!!!

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching Pete ! Really appreciate it

@blakeehmke 5 лет назад

Need operators? I've been thinking about going to college for environmental engineering, but college vs. Work experience, which wins? I'm not saying a degree isnt important, but field experience in my opinion wins every time.

@TinManKustoms 4 года назад

@@blakeehmke I have worked for different places over the years and I have found that the field experience is more beneficial than the paper,but if you find the right employer they will give the in field experience and pay you to get that paper in the end. It also makes it alot easier and less stressful when walking into that class to get the certification done cause you already understand most of it but you will learn more aspects of it also

@jimsterfromdallas3324 5 лет назад

Dude you nailed it we need more leader like you in the world that care about the little people....

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Jimmy !

@jacobbuehne7362 5 лет назад

Well said stan... Nothing sucks the motivation out of me more than when I get blown off with an idea THAT IS GOING TO BENEFIT MY BOSS A WHOLE HELL OF A LOT MORE THAN IT'LL BENEFIT ME...

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Jacob !

@donohoe71 4 года назад

You hit the ball right out of the park Stanley. Without sounding like a braggart, I've a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management. I totally endorse your work ethos and view of employees. This is what I've tried, mostly in vain, to get across to organisations in the UK . People are key to an organisations success. Which, is why you are a successful business man and you tuber. You are a more and more likeable bloke. God bless

@kileybarron5915 5 лет назад

This is a great video!!! I am a small engine mechanic for a small tool and equipment rental business. But sometimes I’m team leader or whatever you want to call it haha im always trying to find ways to make the good employees stay good and weed the bad applicants out with the help of our owner! Great vid! PS. I am one of your five girls watching! Thanks for the bf advice 😉

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thank you Kiley and thanks for the support!

@sergioleal8767 4 года назад

Man just want to let u know that i watch a lot of ur videos and u really r a great and awesome guy,i love ur videos and keep up the great work,May God Bless u Brother.

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Thanks so much Sergio, happy to have you here and watching !

@cannibal23 4 года назад

you got this exactly right and the funny thing is this applies to all industry not just construction.

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Thank you !

@johnhamilton9229 5 лет назад

As a leadership instructor in the coast guard (retired) you definitely know how to get a team to decide on their own to perform with commitment instead of just minimal compliance. Seeing your team perform definitely shows a performing stage in group/team development. Great job Stan.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thank you John, sounds like an interesting job !

@Jeremybaland 5 лет назад

This is absolutely true. After 21 years in the Army this is a huge factor in developing future leaders of the country. I have seen both sides of investing and not investing in your people. Great info!

@endersothergame 3 года назад

Dang listening to yuo talk makes me want to put in an application. There needs to be more bosses like you out there.

@aaron-sonjapenrod4041 5 лет назад

Great video that is Spot on concerning company problems. Having great people who can be independent thinkers and solve issues is much better than having a shiny new piece of equipment .

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Aaron-Sonja , appreciate the comment !

@derekrobertson7770 5 лет назад

I stumbled on to this channel a few weeks ago. I gotta say. This dude is kool. I'd invest my time in his company. I've got 12 years invested in a R.O.W company an I put my 2 weeks in today. It got to the point there's no way to make anyone there happy. There's always an issue. Always an issue. I start roofing next week. Hope the dude is level headed an on point like you.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Really appreciate the comments Derek and best of luck in the new job !

@brencisupitis 4 года назад

Very well said. I would have stayed with past companies had they applied the behaviors mentionned in this video. It's nice to hear the world has like-minded owners and managers out there.

@thomasyerbey337 3 года назад

Great information and advice on how totreat your people that work for you because without good people you don't have a business great information 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@MDAdams72668 4 года назад

spot on about investing in employees and how to pick who to invest in

@skylarforeman4486 5 лет назад

Stanley I'm in a different industry but you've got nuggets. Thank you!!

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching Skylar!

@kendallriebel3515 5 лет назад

Great advice I like to hear things like what you say! I like to learn things as like in this video. Good video Stanley!

@wreality4712 3 года назад

I want this guy for a boss!! Thank you for the wisdom shared

@markolguin2143 5 лет назад

You got that right a man won’t feel comfortable at a job it you don’t treat him those 3 ways I went to my underground utilities job for 3 years straight as a body not a body and a brain cause I was never giving the credit that was due wasn’t treated right you knocked it right out the park with this video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Really appreciate Mark, thanks!

@fricot_21 5 лет назад

Nailed it Stan! I couldn't agree more with your points in this video. Well done sir, I don't think I could of said that any better!

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thank you Bryan, and I appreciate you watching !

@TomTom-by5sx 4 года назад

Man, did you nail that one. I worked over 20 years at the same job and 15 of those years I went through the motions. They did all the wrong things you described, including cheating men out of overtime and vacation. I did what I had to do and gave no extra unless it helped a fellow employee. There moto seemed to be it's nothing personal it's just business. I state that as my personal opinion even though it was said to me twice. Then they wanted to know why I had changed? Nice to see someone get it right.

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Hey thanks Tom!!

@thooperhero 5 лет назад

Great Video 👍 Really enjoy the action footage with informative voice-over ~ best of both worlds (although would be nice to still see that DirtMonkey smile ! :D)

@lifeRobrandom 5 лет назад

Well after listening to you talk I'm now looking for a new job my boss is everything you just described wrong with a boss and I have gave up with my job you are right being a successful business is about having successful people

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Robert and good luck !

@jr3474 5 лет назад

Love your wisdom as a business man. good leader makes a great team

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thank you JR

@jackcheadle3 5 лет назад

Great attitude bro. I could not agree more. ~another successful small business owner.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Appreciate that Jack, thanks for viewing !

@547Rick 5 лет назад

Stanley, I ran a pretty big part of a maintenance organization for a well know manufacture and our number on assist was the people. Not the tools we but the right people.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks for the input Rick!

@korereviews8088 5 лет назад

Hey Stan - great video. I'm the boss of a relatively new company, and totally agree with what you say here, but I've also experienced that developing high quality and loyal employees is more complicated than just treating them really well. Actually, I've found that sometimes that backfires. For example, I gave a new employee a raise this spring after only a couple months of employment - to show that I appreciated him and wanted to invest in his development - but almost as soon as I did, his performance and attitude went sharply downhill, as though it made him assume he was way more important and expert than he was. His shoddy work probably cost me thousands this season and taught me that being a "nice" boss does NOT necessarily get you good people. Unfortunately, a lot of people interpret it as weakness and just try to take advantage of you.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching !

@briantoga2626 5 лет назад

I have boss that sits behind the desk and orders his staff around, no thank you, no pat on the back. it sucks, I hate it. but it is a very large company, no one can match pay and benefits. the last boss I had at this company, he had the mind set, if you want it done right, do it yourself. he used to teach us all, used to figure something out before teaching the rest of us. night and day difference. I would rather have a boss that leads by example and knows that is involved with doing a job instead you figure and get it done.

@billybeemus3929 5 лет назад

Brian Toga - Same for me. I work at a large corporation. Had the best boss in the world for the last 4 years. He recently left because he could not stand his boss. That guy decided not to replace the manager that left and now everyone just reports to that "executive". Five more people have left the department in the last few months.

@northernnorm65 5 лет назад

You've just seen the difference between a boss and a leader

@Ryan_The_Painter 3 года назад

I have a boss that won't let his amazing crew run the show and always pitches in his bad ideas that everyone has to say yes to

@AjaxNixon 5 лет назад

Youre completely right. Every thing you said was spot on.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thank you !

@TheDavidarlen 5 лет назад

Wow, I really like the insight into being a good boss and developing good people

@albertoceledon5530 5 лет назад

Mr. Stanley you are brilliant and a very successful entrepreneur person. You always giving good advise 👍🏻

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thank you Alberto!

@ryanballard5334 5 лет назад

I’m in schooling right now for becoming an electrician but I really would love to be apart a crew like this it would be absolutely amazing I’m not a great excavator operator but I have a little background in operating machinery like this and I’d really love this to be my way of making money

@forrestkaznakoff9513 5 лет назад

Nailed it bud. Right on the head. Thank you

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thank you Forrest

@bradleynoneya7223 3 года назад

Such a positive guy and attitude to have!

@johnwestermark5649 5 лет назад

nice. don't forget to bring your crew a box of donuts!

@Tranans 5 лет назад

Agreed whit most what you said especially the part about the equipment, i don't care if the equipment is 1, 5, 10 or 20 years old the only thing that I want is that equipment I work with is working right and are maintained, service right and willget fixed when it's gets broken. One thing I don't agree with is what you said about the money. I believe that if you get a little money for a good work then you will do a better job and then you will have good guys standing at the door (and unfortunately some bad ones to). It doesn't take much, up to 1$ extra/hour will go far. Want to say that I am a truck driver from Sweden but I think this will really too everyone that loves what they are doing.

@Osirus1156 4 года назад

I agree with pretty much everything you're saying except this: "What good does giving them a raise do? It doesn't do any good." Even if they're happy at the company it starts to matter less when they don't have money for anything outside of work. People may not be good at managing money or hate the fact that money exists at all, and while they may not want to run the books at your company because of that it shouldn't mean you don't pay competitively or give raises. Unless I am understanding what you're saying wrong.

@EricChampey215 5 лет назад

Everything you said was so right, I used to have a job that I loved I went in everyday and actually enjoyed what I did, unfortunately I was too immature and got a little too cocky with a boss and got fired, but the company I'm at now has the worst bosses everyone there just goes through the motions and I hate it there so much, i wish more people had your view on things, great video

@RobCalhounPGH 5 лет назад

Maybe enough time has passed that you can humble up, lay out what you've learned, and ask to return.

@EricChampey215 5 лет назад

@@RobCalhounPGH I wish I could, it's a big corporation and they don't re-hire

@RobCalhounPGH 5 лет назад

Lessons learned.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Eric for watching, good luck with your job !

@handcraftedbydismore8778 4 года назад

Nailed it 100% everything you said is why I have left jobs! My last job I spent 11 years before calling it done.

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Thank you for watching !

@dustman96 5 лет назад

Excellent, sharing this with my employers.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thank you , hope it is helpful

@royalwilliams9263 2 года назад

He seems like a good man wish some of my Bosses was like him

@sekougetrouw6828 2 года назад

This is a fantastic video. Thank you

@jasonrolison6997 4 года назад

Very well put. Just wish most employers would instill this mentality into their supervisors.

@nickkirkland9118 5 лет назад

I use an old set of pool steps to demo pools works best for me when you dont have a demo ball

@MyHighHorse 4 года назад

you were 90% right about job jumpers. I am 40 years old and have had at least one job for every year i have been alive. I am currently at a workplace that i would not leave unless they called the cops. My boss says thank you and lets us know we are important. I am given any tools i need to do my job properly. I am making 25-30% more wages than others in my area doing the same thing. All of these things combined make it so that my boss owns a 400 sq ft retail space that brings in 400k in profit each year it has been operating. He protects us and i protect his investment.

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Glad to hear you found a job that you love Adam, thanks for watching !

@fredjohnstonj2907 4 года назад

Excellent point and attitude

@jlleblanc8345 5 лет назад

I 100% agree, your staff need to be appreciated. Three year old equipment can hold more life value. Is there used equipment that you avoid? Do you include play time where your team goes to a attraction together like paintball or axe throwing, or volunteers together like on a Habitat for Humanity build site or renovating a community project with a local horticultural association? Also do you recommend joining a local and / or a national association

@billybeemus3929 5 лет назад

You sound like an awesome boss! I would work for you in a second. Of course, I am too old and could never actually do that hard work but that is not the point... Keep it up!

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Billy for the comment and thanks for watching !

@texanerection492 5 лет назад

I like all the little equipment videos, but I also like the few heavy equipment videos

@Wachusett57 5 лет назад

Couldn’t agree more. To be a good leader you need to listen.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Definitely, thanks for watching Tim!

@michaeldurham4269 5 лет назад

You hit the nail on the head.

@KevinMurano 4 года назад

I enjoyed watching this with the mother of my two kids I smiled at her at 8.37 on lol but all in all she’s my right hand! Very lucky!

@Dirtmonkey 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Kevin, glad you enjoyed it!

@HemiAuto426 5 лет назад

We have a small Towing and Repair Shop with two to four guys. I had one guy for about 10 years worked with him everyday most of the time had lunch together did everything felt like part of the family when on road trips together. Went out of town one day and came back and all of his tools and stuff was missing never heard from him again. But he did go in the towing business for himself doesn't even wave or anything.I even seen him in a a couple days ago would not even a knowledge me. Just because you take care of somebody they will still piss on you

@17buckrogers 5 лет назад

you are absolutely right Stan

@ShainAndrews 3 года назад

Only two types of equipment. Maintained, or not maintained. Quality operator has a huge impact on both of them. Selecting the correct machine for the job has a huge impact on both of them.

@87mitchb 5 лет назад

Could you teach us how to find work?

@kwik-as-fcky 5 лет назад

Didn't think of it the way you explained. Thanks :)

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Ryan !

@jeremeselbee1131 5 лет назад

Good video, as far as pool demos go. I prefer to have one of our guys cut the concrete into squares with a gas cutoff saw.. Makes a clean/ fast demo. Especially if theres alot of rebar.

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Thanks Jereme

@TinManKustoms 4 года назад

Good advice Any tips on how to find the right company to work for. I have a lengthy job record. Alot them started out good and I have always had a decent relationship with the employer and always brought alot to the table but it always seemed like the relationship would run its course and in the end I was getting shoved aside or being taken advantaged of.

@thorugs2816 3 года назад

That's the way to go! Cheers

@shaynecurry4240 2 года назад

You are 110% correct! The best company I ever worked for had older equipment but he seemed to truly value us. Every 3 months, cash bonuses and a huge thank you. Great pay and benes. Paid time off. And we all busted our asses! Fast forward 3 years and we made him very successful. He stopped showing up, stopped ALL bonuses, never got those holidays off paid. No gratitude. I left. The company I'm getting ready to leave now is highly arrogant. Nobody is good enough. No thank you whatsoever. Not even acknowledged for holidays. Hell we got paid 5 days late after Thanksgiving. We do NOT matter. But they think all the brand new trucks and equipment will retain good employees. They are wrong. The dozen guys they have are miserable. I'm the only one unwilling to tolerate their greed and negativity. Sadly, most of these companies in my area are like this. Very few good bosses.

@MacAttack2010 5 лет назад

That skid eagle looked like it was enjoying humping those stacked concrete slabs. :)

@ryanrote3881 5 лет назад

Have you worked with many prior service folks, especially USAF DIRTBOYZ or members from REDHORSE units? Looking at options on the outside. Wanna see how employers look at veterans with lots of heavy equipment time and thousands of yards of concrete poured and tons of asphalt laid.