How I Make a Year’s Salary in 7 Months 

I’m a project manager for an oil and gas company here on the gulf coast of Texas and one of the hardest things I had to learn to do is rely on my team members/employees. Once I learned to do that my production increase was insane

I don't even eat crab, but I love watching all of your content. Thanks for all the hard work you do it doesn't go unnoticed.

The guy's work ethic is inspirational . Good job man.

This guy is one of the hardest working young men I've seen in a long time .he deserves everything

I bet if Lindsay would learn to make and can Crab Bisque, she could turn some of your catch into even more money.

Crabs taste better when you catch them yourself, but eating crabs from you definitely felt real close bc I know how hard of a worker and good person you are! I enjoyed every bite this Monday! Keep up the good work kid! 🦀 P.E.- You should look into selling soft crabs, I know I would buy those too!

You’re doing good dude. Keep pushing. I had a similar grind that I did for 2 years. It definitely paid off.

Don’t let people place those pre-orders without pre-payment. It may seem tough. But it’s worth it. Fellow Crabs seller.

I understand the struggle and grind my friend! I appreciate your honesty and transparency in your content.

Love the video! Love the hustle you guys are doing!! Have a great weekend!

You are such a hard worker and an inspiration. Keep being amazing

Love the grind and hustle it’s kind of an amazing feeling doing your own thing making your own money, no boss no safety net just grinding it out and making something out of nothing.

You're a good man Luke. And your a hard worker much respect to you 🦀keep crabbing!

Your describing life. You're such a great example that it's always harder to do the right thing...keep going!

I'm glad that Lindsey is still there for you she seems like a really sweet Young lady. I know and I can appreciate what you are doing you are working very hand I love to see that. I heard you mention that you were trying to train other people I am so happy to hear that that will take a big relief off you can hopefully you can spend that extra time off with Lindsey because I know she would like to spend as much time as she can with you and this is the important time for you guys to get to know each other the best you can. I would hate to see her walk away just because you're not spending enough time with her and she's getting bored. Probster her and also to you. Sometimes you just need to let Step back a second and Focus on yourself that is very important to have me time also. Maybe you have somebody at your booth selling the crabs for you during the week or weekend possibly somebody that is retired that can use a few extra dollars because everything is getting kind of tough out there. Just a suggestion not telling you how to run your life or your business. I'm actually very proud of What you are doing at your age. I'm sure you'd have a few people that you went to school with are hung around with that are your age and they are still Living with mommy and daddy and not working a day. You know what I mean. Good luck I just always remember to be safe out there.

Love the content bro all the way from FL 💯

All the crabs left over on their last leg donate to a church and get them to write you a donation letter with the full cost. Cost = manpower, gas crab @ retail and at end of year when you do taxes you’ll have your losses and donations credits. Churches are good cause they can recommend your bus in the communities

Hope things get better for ya bud. All the best. 😊

Capt. TikTok that was another cool video. I once lived in Catonsville for about 7 years. I passed thru Glen Burnout all the time! Keep up the HUSTLE!

This is the video ive been waiting for! Excellent!

It's always a good day when both your truck and your boat start up. Hope your making enough to support all these hours. I know people are touchy with finances but I'd love a financial audit video

G'day Luke.. Admire your effort and work ethics . Also cool to watch the crabbing vids. Keep it up man . Respect....!

those measuring sticks are pretty cool! Nice the guy behind em came out to say hello!!

That's the hook here Luke. So I went from just me, struggling day to day to 46 staff and 400 contractors. I don't even manage the staff or the contractors. They do that. I just have a good time. For a RU-vid channel you can hire staff for a fraction of the price in other countries.Take a look at Sonny from the Best Ever Food Review Show with 10m subscribers and his production team is all Vietnamese. Understand what you add to your channel and don't waste your time on the things that add less value. It's two things: your work ethic (amazing) and your personality (amazing). What don't you need to do? The editing and the sales. Get a distributor, get people to do that. Focus on what makes you money. I might just be me but one day, after many years, you will be an over night success. Psssst, here's how. Send crabs. Do not send flowers, do not send chocolate, send crabs. You can literally invent the meaning behind send crabs.

You're realizing the value of your influence, the value of replicating that mindset within the team. That decision to lead is vital. You will never regret investing in your team and allowing yourself to be free of what doesn't matter.

You’re amazing Luke. I love your videos. ❤❤❤

I tilt my hat to you and your crew, you a good dude bruh, keep doing what you do especially with the videos, I enjoy them!!!!

I love your drive and determination! Maybe you should paint your trailer with your contact info, or get wraps made. Same for your boat, and all of your vehicles, if you have room. It's free ad space!

You do that “grind”, cuz you’re the MAN Luke!!! Grind it buddy!!!🦀👍🔥

I got crabs from you the first time Saturday…not ONE dead crab!!! ALL beautiful!!! ❤. You’re the man Luke, stay “crabbin’”😊

Respect Bro .. I am also an entrepreneur and I hear your pain ,, all I have done is keep my head down and keep at it .. cherish the off time and family moments .. one day you will look back and go .. Dang! I built all that .. enjoy the journey bro :)

Don't get burned out Luke. The best part is you have Lindsay beside you, supporting you on this adventure. Make sure she knows she's valued. 💙🦀 💙 At first when you mentioned you did preorders I couldn't help but think about the knuckleheads who would order pizza's to get delivered to a house who didn't order it. So.. how many times has that happened with your preorders? Someone ordering them as a prank. Sucks people have to be like that. 🤛 👊 🤜 I admire your determination! I can see you love what you do! If you don't enjoy and have fun at your job it's not worth it. I have 50 employees, some days are rough of course but I enjoy what I do. I'm going to order some crabs in hopes it will help you buy some new equipment. I know those refer trailers aren't cheap. One question, during the off season..is this when you take time off? Vacation time? Relaxation time? That is important to have also! Mentally and physically!

Luke, I have nothing but respect for you dude. Your work ethic is amazing. Keep after it dude.

Awesome stuff man

Big fan of you Luke! Wish you a lot of success and hope lots of fun comes with that!

My family sure enjoyed the crabs and corn you sold us Monday. We felt honored to be able to buy them from you. Frank the Carpenter sure would love to give your crew a day off with pay by working for them.

Good Looking hat. Love everything about Bear Grease. Love your drive to succeed.

Nice work guys!!!

You are a young kick ass get it done man! I wish you the best!!

Lots of work Luke. Yep some folks are hard workers...keep going

Man I tell you what…. I respect the hell out of your hustle. Keep on killing it.

Use E-Z up Pop up canopy. Very durable. We use the in the film Industry.

Great video,I’m knackered just watching you

How super nice for that gentleman to bring you new crab rulers!!🎉

My grandfather was a bricklayer in the Cleveland Ohio area. He worked about 7 months a year, too. My grandmother was a bookkeeper and fantastic with money.

On the preorders, if you force them to venmo you at least half the $ up front on ordering, your leftover rate would drop tremendously and you'd make up the cost of the lost/stale inventory. Only value people who value you and your work.

If it was easy to own and run your own business, everyone would do it. I started a few little business ventures and found that I just don't have the personality or drive that an owner needs. I think I just didn't have mentors or other businesses to learn from, and it became frustrating. But my 11 at the time, grandson, started a cotton candy business and made more money in a weekend than most people make in a week paycheck. He doesn't have much for overhead, and his initial investment was less than $500. Smart kid. Anyway, you have the drive and what it takes to run your own business, Luke. Just have to find the right MOJO to keep her moving. And that's the trick.

That size mallet is perfect for a ball starter on a .36 caliber muzzle loader.

Honestly man I respect your hustle and it seems like you have a good woman by your side. Best of luck on this adventure 👍

My grandfather and I worked 7 till dark or later 7 days a week . I took off at 2 on Sundays to play base ball come winter they took off in Winnebago south for couple months I was young and had a house to myself till they got back. Then we played cards every day unless sun was shining and no wet snow then we trimmed for half day-at a time when grandpa died uncle got the farm from grandma and ran it into the ground.

I feel you on the a certain amount of time to make your money for the year. Normally in our town we have 120 days to make enough money to survive. We do well but definitely see ppl who do not manage there money and are broke fast.

I've really enjoyed his videos. I'm new to Maryland.

I love Lyndsay, she's got a great soul!!

Thank you for sharing, I enjoy watching your videos. I do have a question? What do you do with the dead ones?

Our family friend sunk his life savings into starting an oyster company in northern Washington. Aside from all the equipment, permits and normal corporate red tape, the result was 50 huge foam rafts anchored below the water with oyster seed (babies) spread on them. Then you wait and monitor growth constantly. It was joyous when he announced the date for the harvest. He set off with a flotilla of local helpers and their boats. But when the gos indicated they were on his leased area there was nothing to be found. Some local waited until the exact moment and then stole everything. Of course all the locals were in on it. This was their plan all along. Of course no one saw or heard anything. Nothing was ever found, no charges were ever filed. Bet loss a half a million dollars. They moved to Arizona and with their retirements and social security lived out the remainder of their lives.

so one thing i would say is invest in a military surplus tent they may be a little more expensive BUT you will be protected from everything weather can throw and will last FOREVER. Love the content im working on getting into my own business again had 3 fail due to cost being to much.

Just keep going your on the right track 💪👍🏻. Your going to be fine 👍🏻

It’s the worst time of year for unloading your catch but it’s also the best time of year to eat crabs. The crabs are nice and fat getting prepared to dig into the mud for the winter. This is my favorite time of year to eat crabs!

How did your crabs for the holiday weekend and received them last Friday. Boy were they good❤

She stays with you because she loves you and you are a good man and a hard worker and you are going to make it in the world of crabbing. Yall just take care of each other and you will have a great life.

Bro all that corn you should start a roasted corn rotisserie grill. We used to sell it for $5 an ear and dip in butter and put on everything for Mexican corn in a cup. If yall want to use Cajun seasoning or just lemon pepper if yall like that that way.

Love your channel.indeed ill always support,you need to come over to BWI airport in the off season,we are hiring Aircraft deicers For the winter season I've been doing it for 6 years and love it,the pay is 18.50 an hour.its awesome work. Keep killin it bud.

love the hat! awesome podcast....

Everytime I cross the bay bridge I think to myself I've gotta try fishing salt water. I've been telling myself that for close to 30 years now and never have. Summer months I cross the bridge 3 days per week checking on my honey bee hives I rent to farmers in Maryland.

Luke keep up with the great content thx buddy

You gotta go to Harbor Freight and buy the heavy duty 10x10 canopy and get the 1 year warranty and just take it back every 6 months when they break. That’s where I get mine I use every day tiling pools in South Florida.

You produce really good content.

You ever think about getting a float in the marine somewhere you could keep them in the water that's just what we do for lobster in Maine

Great Video!

Being successful is hard work, but it's worth it ! Keep grinding it out !

Dude. After this video, you sold me. Subscription added.

I would love go be able to buy your crabs live in WV.

I’m on the west coast near Seattle and if you ever get a chance to visit get your hands on some Dungeness Crab, “ By far the best tasting crab period “ Dude you are a hard working guy!

awesome stuff thanks! question what do with dead loss?

You will be a successful operator. You know what sacrifice there is. Our kids now adays have no clue what paying your dues is. getting up before the sun rise and working till dark is beyond their mind set. Keep teaching our youth what it takes to become successful. Wish i was near you, I would put a 12 hour day with you. Love you man!

Hi, do you have the site for the crab measure sticks again? I apparently am stupid for trying to find it. THank you so much Luke and company for the awesome content by the way! I wish I had your energy :) you are the best!!

I met that guy with the measuring sticks at the waterman’s appreciation day in st michaels

You’re really gonna go far brother. Iv been working my way to meet you in person now for about a year. I have some resource and network to pass your way. I don’t want nothing in return. Just want to share resource with you because I see the hustle your doing! God bless you in every way my brother

DUDE I GIVE ALL YOUR VIDS THUMBS UP MUCH RESPECT PEACE FROM THE NORTHEAST THE BEARDED FISHERMAN 8608 !!

Loving the Bear Grease hat!

a chain link fence stretcher, cut to length, with 3 holes, put inside the Chinesium steel pop-up tent strut usually solves the issue for me.

Md crab cakes are the bomb. Yumm

I hear you

I'm praying you and your business survive the impending hurricane headed your way! Guessing you run your boat up river to escape it and save your livelihood. Love your channel.and content. Btw my sister literally lives just down the road from you less that 10 minutes. Hang in there. Hunker down and please keep us posted during it as you can so we all know you guys are okay!

Welcome to business my friend. When you do it yourself there’s always an issue there’s always a complaint as well probably always a feel good. Treat your customers right when they deserve to be treated right and that’s all you can do let the rest settle itself.

God bless your girlfriend for sure she seems to be really supportive we all pray to have a partner like her.

I use to do the same thing luke , crabbing was hard work , not made for everyone, keep Doing your thing bubba

Use small bags offer bigger ones and or coolers for sale maybe even cheap baskets from china.For sale or come free when you buy. Also buy the basket and fake live crab for a display near the road.

The hardest part, once others are taught how to do something, is trusting in them to do it correctly and safely. It seems like nothing will get done right unless you do it yourself but you have to trust in their abilities.

I grew up in Ocean City working a beach stand during the day and the front desk of a hotel at night. I too noticed the phenomenon that I could go for hours without any customers until I got lunch and then I had a rush. Logic would tell you that the reason that seems to happen is that you don't notice it when it doesn't happen. I never found that to be a satisfactory explanation. I am a retired lawyer in Florida. Whenever I return to the land of my birth a Maryland crabcake sandwich is always on the top of the list.

Luke, you're killin me.

Guy works his ass off hope nothing but the best for him.

Let’s hope the boat starts!😮!!!!!👍🦀

Hey mate big fan just wondering have you looked into buying crabs off a boat near by so you can keep a more consistent flow

Im a 40 year charter capt..you gotta hustle bro...keep it coming...

No matter how hard a man works, he can only earn what he can earn. To earn more, you have to find a way to duplicate your effort. That means employees and delegation. Sounds like you're on the right track. No one will do it as good as you, or so you think, but eventually, you land on people who can. That's the magic... Thanks for sharing your process. Interesting and inspiring to see a young person doing it right...

Had an overnight office cleaning company. Never could make the transition to trusting employees to do work right. Hope you are able to make transition.

Hope everything is ok. Hadn’t got a notification so went looking. Lol

Your girl just seems like a godsend. I gotta find me someone that’ll deal with me and be that happy 😂

I am in Delaware. Wish you were closer cause I want crabs.