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I have put countless videos on my page about building post frames and other building projects, but the question I am asked in almost every videos comment section is how to start a business. I am always happy to hear when a young person or someone looking to change careers is thinking about starting a construction company.
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  • @davidbolle9229
    @davidbolle92293 жыл бұрын

    Started a handyman business in Florida, after moving from northern Illinois, to help my aging mother. Moved with two duffle bags. Started doing work in her retirement village on word of mouth. Borrowed stepfather's tools. Drove a Hyundai elantra with rear seats removed. Easily hauled 8 ft. Lumber. Every job, bought tools. Was fortunate, obtained a ton of tools from widows, wanting to get rid of husbands' tools in exchange for work. 5 years later, have a nice 03 Tahoe, tools and backups, beyond belief. Haven't been less than 6 weeks out on work! And 98% is within my village of 600+ homes! Show up on time, do good reasonable work. I started at time and materials. $15/hr. Customers said I didn't charge enough! Now easily pulling $25 -$40/ hr. Depending on type of work. Always answer your phone if possible! People love when they Know their issue will be fixed on the initial call. Do the work you would want done, if you couldn't do it yourself! Honesty and integrity will make you rich in many ways!

  • @jasonduke8996
    @jasonduke89962 жыл бұрын

    After 20+ years building I'm finally launching out on my own. I enjoyed these videos. I am the guy who can do whatever comes my way. Always been a rewarding job building another man's company but I got tired of clients and coworkers asking me why I make someone else rich 🤷 let's see what happens, wish me luck.

  • @questadilla

    @questadilla

    8 ай бұрын

    How’s it been?

  • @joshlengkeek6261
    @joshlengkeek62613 жыл бұрын

    This man is a hard working guy who is tired at the end of everyday yet it takes the time to make these great videos 👌🏼

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man I try

  • @slimeslime2123

    @slimeslime2123

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RRBuildings construction goat dude

  • @jonniebright

    @jonniebright

    3 жыл бұрын

    Surely have been inspired alot by just a 10min video than 1 hr of reading a book, thank you Soo much Big brother.

  • @moderngunguy3666

    @moderngunguy3666

    3 жыл бұрын

    lololololol

  • @Chris-hn4lp

    @Chris-hn4lp

    Жыл бұрын

    This guy is a half-assing hack.

  • @user-mo6rn1gs5l
    @user-mo6rn1gs5l Жыл бұрын

    It’s actually a very well written and comprehensive book kzread.infoUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 . I wanted to pair this with an updated book on local codes to start planning a post-retirement dream shop. I think I have just about everything I need between the two. The extra plans available for purchase towards the end are priced almost as much as full home plans, not little sheds however.

  • @wildtwindad
    @wildtwindad3 жыл бұрын

    Save 3 months of living expenses. In cash. Then you have a buffer in case of payment delay/injury/delay of contracts etc. This for me was a huge game changer. It allows you to take a breath, and focus on building necessary relationships, and choose contracts wisely. I also call it my FU money. Why? Because when push came to shove I could put my tools down and walk away when my boundaries were pushed in the wrong direction.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great tip… money becomes a huge stressor when starting

  • @scotts1716

    @scotts1716

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, I just went though my first winter as a business owner in construction (solo) and I had saved my money over last fall and it just got me through the hard months, plus losing about 3 weeks to injury. As good as it is to finally take the leap, def. make sure you have I would say Minimum of 10,000 saved and thats gonna go quick!

  • @scotts1716

    @scotts1716

    3 жыл бұрын

    I will note, When I started my business I had no money saved, I made the leap of faith but I knew when the jobs were coming in, I needed a safety net. During the winter Jan-March I didnt have much going on but due to those small savings I was able to survive till spring and now busy as ever. Believe in yourself guys and girls, theres nothing like being your own boss. I blame Kyle for that dang Live The Dream video, that one really hit me. I quit my job as a union carpenter making plenty of money to do my own carpentry business, I was sick of listening to others tell me to be safe, If you have the passion get out there as soon as you can, don't let it slip out of your hands before its too late. As Elon Musk has said, there's going to be some suffer in there, I can tell you that right now, it aint easy, but true passion will overcome all. Live the dream, just have insurance and have a savings account.

  • @GOZILLA_VR

    @GOZILLA_VR

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scotts1716 Nice to hear about other Union guys taking a leap and leaving the safety net of that contract. I'm in the IUEC and am ready to move on.

  • @andersandersen232

    @andersandersen232

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scotts1716 n

  • @ivtec845
    @ivtec8453 жыл бұрын

    I worked in the residential remodeling field for almost 8 years before venturing on my own I slowly started doing side work built a customer base and started getting enough work I was able to fully go own my own that was back in 2016 every year seems to get better! All I know for a fact is that doing quality work is key because you will live and die from word of mouth advertising

  • @buildsbyjosh7187
    @buildsbyjosh71873 жыл бұрын

    Been in business since 2013 as a GC in Chicago. Everything you said was 100% spot on. There’s no training like ON THE JOB training. Get a job working as a laborer for a big construction to steal as much knowledge as you can.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great tip

  • @davekatrinamuratore6386
    @davekatrinamuratore63863 жыл бұрын

    Illinois must be freer than Washington state. I have to be licensed with the state, bonded, and insured. Without that I am not legally allowed to work self employed. Thanks for the video Kyle! Love your work. Biggest thing for me starting my own company was the fear - don't be afraid to fail!!! Good luck all!

  • @ryanengland6054
    @ryanengland60543 жыл бұрын

    Im not a post frame builder and probably never will be but you have taught me something new every time you have uploaded a video. Your content is is so valuable. Even to a remodeling contractor like myself please keep the vids a coming

  • @russellbomgardner3817
    @russellbomgardner38173 жыл бұрын

    Amen! I would add that when you are working for somebody else you are still representing you. ALWAYS do your best, honestly, and fair. It pays forward back to you. Treating others well pays back.

  • @sophiaflores4706
    @sophiaflores47063 жыл бұрын

    You very simply explained marketing in a way I have never heard before. Something in my brain just clicked and I instantly began to brainstorm my own specifics and who I want my target market to be. Thank you!!

  • @joellongfellow3574
    @joellongfellow35743 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agreed, Kyle! I've been inbusiness for myself for 36+ years. You said t all, brother. Accou tant, insurance, training. All important. If you can do without a bank, do so. I purchased an insolvent business for a mere pittance and grew it. Customers are coming to me.

  • @ArturovgRS
    @ArturovgRS3 жыл бұрын

    Wow I love watching your videos, I have been working for 6 years doing pole buildings with steel structures America, and I am determined to start my company, I love what I do.

  • @thedeckdudes4827
    @thedeckdudes48273 жыл бұрын

    18 Years old, just started my business two years ago. Here's what I've learned. 1) Niches are riches 2) Find out which work you and enjoy the most and of that, what is most profitable. Do that work exclusively and don't ever look back. 3) Offer your customers the best value (Highest quality products for the price they are willing to spend) 4) Do not judge anyone simply by how much money you think they make. I have made as much money building decks for trailer homes as I have for multi-million dollar mansions. 5) Charge for quotes to turn away the tire kickers who want to waste your time 6) Always do quality work 7) Treat your customer with respect but tell them when they are wrong 8) PAY YOURSELF (read profit first) 9) Be happy with what you have and dream about what your business could become 10) never give up and work hard everyday

  • @toc3699

    @toc3699

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Charge for quotes to turn away the tire kickers who want to waste your time" True. There are a lot of "customers" who are NOT worth your time and effort.

  • @lenac3587

    @lenac3587

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@toc3699 time wasters who want freebies

  • @HSHess
    @HSHess3 жыл бұрын

    When I decided to start venturing out on my own, Next Insurance was the easiest, most cost effective company I found when getting liability insurance. I dreaded the process but I was up in running in less than 30 minutes.

  • @smhammer92
    @smhammer923 жыл бұрын

    I'm really close to you. Started in 97'. Left my job throwing bags in a warehouse. Bought a hammer and pouch at Walmart, and put steel on my first roof in Fenton. Just slowly accumulating tools and equipment is the way to go. If amazes me how some guys starting off have brand new trucks and trailers. I think insurance is one of the biggest problems. First off, just getting companies to give you a quote for roofing, and second, make sure they code what you are doing properly. One year, some young kid from the company came out, checked out the operation, and said this is the code you need. The next year, when they did there audit. I found out I had overpaid so much, I got a huge refund, and the next quarter was already paid for. Insurance code is key!

  • @ericcabrera9070
    @ericcabrera907010 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your wisdom! There's always something new to be learned in construction regardless of how many years of experience.

  • @corriegillett2536
    @corriegillett25363 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your advice, you are a huge inspiration to me. Even though our businesses are so different from each other, the quality you work too, your work ethic and outlook are all things I strive towards. Thank you🙏

  • @joebinion1
    @joebinion12 жыл бұрын

    I have 21 years of running my own remodel company and I'm always learning FANTASTIC VIDEO

  • @Aamirsfavourite
    @Aamirsfavourite Жыл бұрын

    You are a true blessing on KZread. I learned so much from your videos. Your transparency, hard work & honesty has taught me a lot. Thank you Kyle God Almighty bless you.

  • @danielmeganhauger2414
    @danielmeganhauger24142 жыл бұрын

    I personally use Next insurance and I absolutely have had no issues with them I watch RR daily and have learned several high quality tips that have make huge changes on my job site

  • @daryldavirro4237
    @daryldavirro42373 жыл бұрын

    Love this Kyle. I've been doing general contracting and home remodeling for about 6-7 yrs on my own. But never been able to pull the trigger and start my own business. Yes I know I'm already doing it. But just seems there's more to it.

  • @undonesofficial
    @undonesofficial3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you touched on "failing" Kyle. As a fellow contractor, as I look back , if I would've stopped after my first failure I wouldn't be where I am today. Failure is a part of growth, if you fail it's ok, learn from it and get back to it. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and use any resource available to you.

  • @NANKEL1
    @NANKEL13 жыл бұрын

    One thing I have learnt from your vids is to rely on the maths and a laser level, if the math don't add up it ain't square and the laser level speaks for it self. Love you work Kyle 🇦🇺

  • @davebecker6655
    @davebecker66553 жыл бұрын

    I just subscribed and love your videos. I come from 2 GC family businesses that failed due to mismanagement. I’m a self taught carpenter so I ran everything in the field. After the last business, I went into sales basically because I had a family to support. I thought long and hard about starting my own business in 2006 but was advised to take a stable job that was offered to me. It was a good call considering 2009 economy. I miss carpentry everyday but I still get to do plenty of remodeling around my house and I just finished my sons basement. I don’t recover as quickly as I used though. The blessing was that I wasn’t beating the hell out of my body anymore. I look forward to watching all your videos.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dave and best of luck on your remodeling jobs

  • @direid3
    @direid3 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Kyle! So inspiring! I have watched and saved your videos on building a post and frame. Di from South Carolina

  • @nephimitchell
    @nephimitchell3 жыл бұрын

    Man, this video is amazing! The quality in video, audio and of course content, is incredible!

  • @taylordavis5810
    @taylordavis58103 жыл бұрын

    thanks man! were up to 5 full timers now and picking our jobs, thank you.

  • @Storm-rp9xe
    @Storm-rp9xe3 жыл бұрын

    I like short, to the point video clips like this, about how you started and now maintain and grow the business

  • @josephmartinez2231
    @josephmartinez22313 жыл бұрын

    Your timing is impeccable bro. I was feeling a little setback and slightly discouraged about my next few years worth of goals. You set me straight with the Jetta story 😂

  • @RohnB
    @RohnB3 жыл бұрын

    2 months into starting my trades based business, I spent waaaaay too much time thinking about all the right things do and planned for years. Just do the thang. Each day presents its own challenges and lessons to be learned. Congratulate yourself on your failures and blunders, those are the moments you improve. Above all value your time and know you're worthy of being successful.

  • @jbecthold
    @jbecthold3 жыл бұрын

    So true on finding a good accountant that you can trust! Don't be afraid to ask questions from the support people you hire (Insurance, Accountant). Your local chamber of commerce can be helpful as well. One last thing I have learned is as you gain experience, don't be afraid to charge more. as long as people feel that they are getting a good value, they will pay for it!

  • @user-rx8bn6xr7k
    @user-rx8bn6xr7k3 жыл бұрын

    I have been watching your channel since 2017... when you were making the hangar for Jimmy. You always work hard. Thank you very much for the video, always useful and well shot! I wish you success and all the best, Kyle. Sincerely, Victor.

  • @robertdean9392
    @robertdean93923 жыл бұрын

    That was a very informative video. Appreciate you taking the time to present this. I wish it was easier where I live and work. The bureaucratic red tape done here is insane. Quarterly updates on the 3 building codes and in service training is a pain.. Sothern Building.Code, International Code and Hurricane Codes by the different Cities change dramatically frequently. Enjoy your videos and will see You and Greg on the next one. Be sage!!

  • @ToolsWithAdrius
    @ToolsWithAdrius3 жыл бұрын

    I'm continually impressed with your work ethic, Kyle. You bust your butt building huge post-frame structures, but do it with a perfectionist attitude. You're active and engaging on social media, and to top it all off....you post great KZread videos for us all to enjoy. You set the gold standard for a modern-day tradesman. I'm just Joe Homeowner who enjoys watching your content. More and more I flirt with the idea of doing a little side business as a handyman or what not, but I'm not sure I have the skills to do it.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don’t count yourself short bro if you have passion you potentially are already better than lots out there

  • @ryanmacewen511

    @ryanmacewen511

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, Adrius. Kyle puts in some amazing work in a lot of fronts; definitely won me over. And amazing to see, much like myself, is self-taught.

  • @robertn2813

    @robertn2813

    3 жыл бұрын

    Adrius , the fact that you are able to say the words " I'm not sure I have the skills to do it " tells me that you ALREADY HAVE what you need . Humility is the BEST tool to have in your toolbelt . The knowledge that " I don't know everything " is the best motivator that there is . This realization is what pushes me to ask questions , to do research , and to rely on everyone around me to KEEP ME HONEST ! When i describe my almost 40 years as a carpenter , i NEVER say " I AM SELF TAUGHT " . The fact that I haven't ever taken an institutionally-run carpentry course does not in any way mean i was SELF-TAUGHT . I was however , taught everything I know by the amazing carpenters around me in my 35+ years with bags on my waist . And , all of my plumbing , electrical , h.v.a.c , concrete abilities came from the people I have worked with who were involved in those trades . It was THOSE people who taught me . I wasn't self-taught . All we have to do to become the person we want to be , is to "DESIRE TO KNOW MORE" . One of my younger sons , I have 4 , is also a carpenter . And I learn something from him EVERY time we work together . No one ever looked at me as stupid when i asked them a question . Most of them were only focused on showing me how smart THEY were . But , it doesn't matter to me what their motivation was , I wanted the knowledge that the answer would give me . HUMILITY . Humble yourself , and the world will come to your aid !! My Grandfather told me long ago that " the man who knows something , knows that he knows nothing at all " . He told me that almost 50 years ago , long before Erica Badu put those words in a song . Everyone , please don't ever subscribe to the notion that you have learned everything . I have found that if I can't get to sleep fast enough , it means i didn't learn anything on that day . So , i turn on Discovery Channel , and I find out that whales fart when they jump out of the water , and I'm fast asleep in 2 minutes . It doesn't matter what I learn , my spirit has to be satisfied before I sleep . When we stop learning , out spirit leaves us , and moves to a place where it CAN learn . Love and happiness everyone , cheers !

  • @bugged120
    @bugged1203 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all of the excellent content that you share with us across the world. You are an incredibly clever bloke! Well done on your success to date and hoping for a heap more into the future for you.

  • @willford8475
    @willford84753 жыл бұрын

    This would make a great 10 minute mini-series. Great video. One thing I didn't realize until I worked for myself was how many people get their hand in your pocket. By that I mean bank charges, tax, advertising, insurance and more insurance, scammers, people ringing up offering to put you on advertising lists/booklets/calendars the list is endless. After 15 years I pretty well turned down all cold callers and kept to the bare minimum. If somebody tells you "I work for the bank" they probably are. Banks have very sticky fingers when it comes to your money!

  • @jmert_5859
    @jmert_58593 жыл бұрын

    I also learned a lot from This Old House and Ask This Old House. Have learned a lot from you, Diresta, Shop Nation, Samuari and other makers.

  • @chucks865
    @chucks8653 жыл бұрын

    Word of mouth is a very powerful marketing tool. And social media magnifies it tremendously. I am at the point where you were, I do a little of everything, but I want to start specializing in a more focused area. It's hard in a smaller town to specialize. And it's stressful to take that leap. Really enjoy your videos.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I am super small town as well

  • @Lt1is2slow4u23
    @Lt1is2slow4u233 жыл бұрын

    Your a legend. Thank you for this input

  • @tthack84
    @tthack843 жыл бұрын

    Well for your background before you started post frame, I'd say you have some great skills. Always informative and never cutting corners. Sometimes training is actually for bad habits too. If you jump in and learn everything on your own then you are likely to figure things out and maybe it's not the shortcut everyone else is taking but something better.

  • @kelam5261
    @kelam52613 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the video, I was having one of those days..this helped in a weird way

  • @kylehamburg244
    @kylehamburg2443 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kyle thanks for the information gonna let it absorb and will hit the grindstone hard ! Next week is RR! with the family on Vacation then back to make the right moves for my future ! Have great weekend !

  • @trampfossil9760
    @trampfossil97603 жыл бұрын

    Also going to trade shows & Seminars are great learning tools too.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good tio

  • @1DerfulSniping
    @1DerfulSniping3 жыл бұрын

    If you want to be the owner of a business you have to be ready to be the hardest worker there. You should never expect someone to care about your company as much as you.

  • @wilbready

    @wilbready

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is so true! Ten years in as a legitimate business owner/operator i can attest to that fact. Always pay your trade partners on time and cultivate those relationships. We are so fortunate that we have excellent word of mouth which is the best form of advertising.

  • @Megadeadpeople

    @Megadeadpeople

    Жыл бұрын

    An old boss didn’t understand that. I miss their clients/work, but not him so much.

  • @RamsesTorresLifevantageIndDist
    @RamsesTorresLifevantageIndDist3 жыл бұрын

    Very true. Starting out learn and ask a lot of questions. Personally, starting with minimal tools helped me develop skill. As I grew buying the better tools made sense. Tools are only as good as your skill level. No sense buying expensive tools if you dont know how to use them. Also, in addition to including miscelabeous and consumables, always add your profit margin. Your business needs profit to grow. Cherish the learning curve. Starting out you will make mistakes quoting or gauging complexity. Dont be afraid to swing and miss once in a while. Experience will let you know your worth. Dont be afraid to say no if the cluent does not value your work. Dont be greedy but dont give away your work either.

  • @mosheish
    @mosheish3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks , I just started my own business 2 months ago and the jobs are poring. I'm an electrician and handyman in ISRAEL 🇮🇱. Thanks again love your videos .

  • @igotthatgoinforme9182
    @igotthatgoinforme91823 жыл бұрын

    With my wife having her own massage therapy business for the last year or so the biggest thing we learned is you just need to do it. She went to school and had a job in the field at the time. But it was not hers. It was a lot of back and forth for her and I on right time, place, blah blah but at the end of the day we had a day where we just said let's do it. We then remodeled an office space we rented for her everynight when I got off work. It was a lot of get off work at 6 then go to her office and work till midnight to get it done but it got done. We used stimulus money and a little savings and it turned out beautiful (not RR beautiful but I am damn proud of my work). Her business has low overhead really just rent as the costs because she had everything already. 3 months in she had enough clients that she was making a profit. Now she is banking months ahead on rent in her business account and her extra income is what we are using as our vacation fund. It has changed our lives for the better all the way around. She is killing it everyday and I found in remodeling her office I enjoyed doing that kind of work. I don't think a career for me but it was fun to do and I do much more around my house now because of that confidence boost. None of that would have been possible if not for the day we said hey let's do it. This country was founded as a place for people to say today is the day. So if you have a passion or a side hustle you love then make today your day to say ok let's do it. That does not mean you open the doors tomorrow maybe you have to save a little money first, or finish school, or start the business while your still working another job to support yourself while the business grows. But make today the first day you quit thinking about it and start that journey.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome man

  • @robertn2813

    @robertn2813

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great results brother , and please don't lose sight of the most important thing about your journey . And , I'm not referring to what you learned to do , or what you accomplished . I'm referring to how you and your wife FEEL about yourselves AFTER those accomplishments ! You said it yourself sir , your takeaways were , PRIDE , ENJOYMENT , CONFIDENCE , PASSION and THOUGHT !!! How does it feel to now be WIDE awake ? Congratulations brother !

  • @nathanielwiebe2257
    @nathanielwiebe22573 жыл бұрын

    I'm 19 and started my own fence building company at the beginning of this summer. I landed a big contract that gave me as much work as I wanted this year because they liked my work. But I quit because I didn't price one of my own jobs (outside of the contract) right and I ended up loosing money on the job due to the rising lumber prices. I ended up just breaking even between the loss of this job and the profit of all my other jobs. Hoping to start my own thing up again soon once I get my feet back on the ground. Definitely learned a lot from my failed business and am still learning from guys like you Kyle. Keep it up and hopefully I'll be at the same level as you one day. Thanks for the vids man

  • @yeomandisciple

    @yeomandisciple

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brother that’s not a failed business, that’s part of the process. If you really want to make it as an entrepreneur you have to push through mistakes like that, not throw in the towel. I’ve been a contractor for 4 years now and still only “break even” on a job every once in a while, but you learn and estimate it better next time. When I started, I made just enough to pay the mortgage for over a year and never knew where or when the next job would be. Having faith in God, providing my clients with quality work, and sticking with it through tough times has led me to be profitable now with two employees, a good reputation in my area, and more work than I can handle. Get up off the bench and get back in the game dude, it’s just beginning and you can succeed if you stick with it.

  • @houseblacksmithing9836

    @houseblacksmithing9836

    3 жыл бұрын

    I build am a Carpenter, the way I bid jobs is this: I figure out how many days I think the job will take, then I add one or two for leeway. And multiply how much I want to make by the number of days.. Say for example I think the job will take 5 days, I add 2 days to that making it 7 days. Say I decided my minimum pay per day is $350, 7x$350=$2,450. If I look at the job and think it looks nasty I may add a few more hundred for inconvenience. Then I figure up how much material I need, posts, 2x4s, concrete, nails, fence pickets etc. I call the list in and get a price. I write all this up in a nice estimate stating what I will and won't do in plain English, I also tell them how much that material price and the labor price is, as well as any dumpster costs. I have the owner pay for the material and dumpster costs, when I am done with the job I get paid my labor. Unless it is a big job, such as a house, then I get paid in draws. In all these years building I have only had one person cheat me. Oh, and if I don''t like the job I will tell them I decline to do the work and wash my hands of the whole thing. Don't give up, dust yourself off and begin again!

  • @squarebody_swervin78_355

    @squarebody_swervin78_355

    3 жыл бұрын

    Never a failure if you learn from it! Keep your head up.

  • @highpointadvisors9314

    @highpointadvisors9314

    3 жыл бұрын

    The average "entrepreneur" fails 5x before becoming successful. The "business of business" is where most small/new businesses fail. In addition to having a good insurance agent, a good lawyer & a CPA (who consulting oriented) are essential & will accelerate your learning curve. (Full disclosure: I'm one of those CPAs.)

  • @stephenpettinger1

    @stephenpettinger1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Having the backbone to finish what you’ve started is the biggest part of this game. My estimating and hands on skill is learned from this old house, years of loving tactile work and saints like Kyle who share their knowledge.

  • @Cstoreman
    @Cstoreman3 жыл бұрын

    Been self employed for 25 years. When you get up in the morning and go to work but it doesn't feel like work. That's when you know you've found your niche.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir

  • @Cstoreman

    @Cstoreman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RRBuildings Kyle, I'm helping my son build his home. The home is about 1500 sqft, not post frame. We are doing 95% of all the work. My son and I both watch your channel so as we work on his house together I'm always asking him "Is that the way Kyle would do it" . We have alot of fun discussing your work.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha that’s awesome man best of luck

  • @FixItStupid

    @FixItStupid

    3 жыл бұрын

    Till The Government Shows UP See A nuclear END Any Time Now

  • @robertbarnett6010
    @robertbarnett60103 жыл бұрын

    Solid video, congrats to you and wish you the best !

  • @mariocoreas9079
    @mariocoreas90792 жыл бұрын

    You’re the man. Thank you

  • @samiam7
    @samiam73 жыл бұрын

    I try to be more like this guy everyday

  • @jeffreyslachetka4632
    @jeffreyslachetka46322 жыл бұрын

    Excellent excellent content! I appreciate you taking the time!

  • @arelfarrington9943
    @arelfarrington99433 жыл бұрын

    Bro this video is literally me lol great advice! I followed all these steps and plan to leave my 9-5 in about a year 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @soncld
    @soncld3 жыл бұрын

    Good information Kyle. Thanks. Also, you do great work. Keep it up. And the great videos.

  • @traviscoleman6362
    @traviscoleman63623 жыл бұрын

    This old house. I can relate.

  • @josueamavizca5444
    @josueamavizca54443 жыл бұрын

    Always grate content, thank you I love your videos

  • @steveneaston2394
    @steveneaston23943 жыл бұрын

    Awesome advise, cheers man

  • @JesseStanchfield
    @JesseStanchfield3 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff & thank you. In OR you need a contractor's license and to register a business through the state. There is also continuing ed requirement for the license as well as insurance and bond. If you keep jobs less than $2k you don't need any of this. To my surprise, you just need to pass a test to get your residential/small commercial license.

  • @robertswinford6569
    @robertswinford65693 жыл бұрын

    Kyle, can you do a video on how and where you learned to build post frame? Love your videos!!

  • @RPE1993
    @RPE19933 жыл бұрын

    Im really trying to go out on my own. Taking my exam for my licence im 27 have tons of side work but trying to make the big leap lol... Good video im glad i just stumbled apon this channel

  • @frd3fadi
    @frd3fadi3 жыл бұрын

    Google page is the most powerful thing to get customers. Thanks for the great video

  • @JCouch444
    @JCouch4443 жыл бұрын

    Great info man! Would love a sole pro vs. LLC, vs s-Corp video! I need all the info in your head!!! Thanks and blessings!!

  • @gordonparker1162
    @gordonparker11623 жыл бұрын

    Yep I wanna learn how to build those type of buildings!

  • @adamr1637
    @adamr16373 жыл бұрын

    I use and love NEXT Insurance. Good endorsement.

  • @WesleyStoodley
    @WesleyStoodley3 жыл бұрын

    I been using next insurance for years now for my construction business. They are great and super affordable!

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good to hear the positive experience

  • @barnyardcustoms5105
    @barnyardcustoms51053 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos

  • @mrguppy1016
    @mrguppy10163 жыл бұрын

    This dude sounds honest Thanks 👍🏻

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope so… my mom and dad raised me well

  • @buffalo2wheeler1
    @buffalo2wheeler13 жыл бұрын

    Kyle is a real dude who does real work

  • @isaacsenterprise4678
    @isaacsenterprise46782 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this video i love it

  • @chriswoodall4902
    @chriswoodall49023 жыл бұрын

    Hustle, heart, guts.. just do it! Figure it out, talk to ppl, research, read, try, do, fail, do again!!!

  • @bamzKid
    @bamzKid3 жыл бұрын

    It would be really nice to wake up one day here in California and decide you want to go out and be a contractor and just do it! 😂 not so easy here but with hard work and dedication anything is possible, love all your videos bro and just wanted to add something to your list; if you want to be successful and have a prosperous business, do a great job every time. I always try to exceed the clients expectations on the quality of my work, a happy client will always be your best advertisement!

  • @petebird7171
    @petebird71713 жыл бұрын

    Plus the fact you need Kyles work ethic which is THE best, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @royedgar8050
    @royedgar80503 жыл бұрын

    That is me trying to get my roofing company up there now time to move on from shingles to tin

  • @ss4jarmon
    @ss4jarmon3 жыл бұрын

    Always great content

  • @cameronsumner1175
    @cameronsumner11753 жыл бұрын

    I just started in April. "Your Volt Counts Electric llc." Its all about getting out there and hustling from my limited experience. Half of the people I've worked for so far have said, "We can't get anyone out her to look at it or work for us." Ad long ad you are willing to work i truly belive there is work out there to be had and profit from.

  • @tommyadams8168
    @tommyadams81683 жыл бұрын

    Hard work having a plan and do what you want to do and love to do That makes getting up in the morning Not hating to go to work

  • @allenyoung9092
    @allenyoung90923 жыл бұрын

    Excellent information...

  • @brooksspriggs1422
    @brooksspriggs14223 жыл бұрын

    No matter how good you do, or how near perfect your build, or video, or whatever, someone is always going to be negative twords you. Forget them! You guys are awesome, and I love ⌚ ng you guys build beauty.

  • @brooksspriggs1422

    @brooksspriggs1422

    3 жыл бұрын

    Watching you guys build beatiful buildings.

  • @brooksspriggs1422

    @brooksspriggs1422

    3 жыл бұрын

    Guess I can't spell today

  • @kargandarr
    @kargandarr3 жыл бұрын

    There is also the possibility, through Pell grants and such, of going through a vocational college. I, myself, am on break from college where I am getting the training to become a fully licensed electrician.

  • @pangallie
    @pangallie3 жыл бұрын

    Thnx for the info

  • @ryantheentrepreneur4040
    @ryantheentrepreneur40403 жыл бұрын

    Great advice

  • @Preciseprocarpentry
    @Preciseprocarpentry3 жыл бұрын

    31 years old just left my sales job 2 weeks ago to get back in to the trades and not looking back.

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck dude

  • @sclagutirosrl4779
    @sclagutirosrl47793 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Man! You is cool!

  • @crescentbeachmarinewoodwor6788
    @crescentbeachmarinewoodwor67883 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @shafiqmuhamad1256
    @shafiqmuhamad12563 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot sir

  • @Irish33ish
    @Irish33ish3 жыл бұрын

    To learn knowledge talk to contractors talk to college tech instructors most of your vendors and manufacturers hold free classes in the winter around February at least they do here in Northern Mn I was lucky enough to lean from to craftsman yes craftsman at a young age heck get to know contractors around your area and build a network. I believe building a network of other professionals is a must have.

  • @anthonysmith9410
    @anthonysmith94103 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @buildithow
    @buildithow3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I found ya channel Kyle (hope that's how ya spell it???) many many moons ago 🌛🌛🌛. Here in the land of Oi Oi Oi there is IMHO a market for post frame sheds. Just about everyone over here builds steel framed sheds. But the possibilities of what post frame offers, especially for those with the skills and the tools to build ya self is exponential!!!! Also luv how anal you are about everything being plumb (that's Aussie for things being "square") Greate channel 👌👌👌

  • @realjackbronco
    @realjackbronco3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @tonyabdalla
    @tonyabdalla3 жыл бұрын

    "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts." -Coach John Wooden "If you're not learning you're dying." -Kyle Stumpenhorst 😊

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true

  • @vaughnutube327
    @vaughnutube3273 жыл бұрын

    Nice ... ' just do it '

  • @toddfoley1353
    @toddfoley13533 жыл бұрын

    Love it great job...

  • @florentinobautista8511
    @florentinobautista85113 жыл бұрын

    Congrats, I know how hard it is to star, I want to star I do wood work , and just to see all the competition it is hard,

  • @khuggaming9048
    @khuggaming90483 жыл бұрын

    You are a beast dude!

  • @Justintimeessentialsdotcom
    @Justintimeessentialsdotcom3 жыл бұрын

    Maaannnn!!! Needed this...

  • @rickejames9347
    @rickejames93473 жыл бұрын

    Great talk keep up the great work! RICKE JAMES.

  • @joshuahuman1
    @joshuahuman13 жыл бұрын

    You should make a video about finding the dimensions and blueprints for the structure of post frame

  • @RRBuildings

    @RRBuildings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good idea

  • @quan_ftw
    @quan_ftw3 жыл бұрын

    I definitely think you need to address Union vs Non Union. especially being from Illinois (and from an area that is generally union)