Why does Rudy work Alone?

[@krokalop]

i know rudy is a bad person but damn, he has a point, frick my dude, frick

[@xymoriintus]

Explain what makes him a bad person?

[@ep1phany62]

Yeah, he’s the MTG Hitler 😂

[@opsquash]

Other than he hoses his patrons in the daily (JK LoL) how is he evil?

[@LordKarmic]

darn*

[@fsmoura]

_Bad Guy Rudy_ with _Evil Investments_

[@joey1-7]

I dont own a single magic card nor have I ever played the game. I dont even know how to play. I'm subscribed to this channel because of videos like this. The life and financial videos. Thank you Rudy.

[@Kibashino2]

Same

[@Flarez94]

Same lol ive only played yugioh but this channel is so entertaining and educacional, it has helped with my own business

[@kosh9639]

Glad, I found this channel, too. great video. I have 1 card... Krosan Archer Foil-- worth $0.15.. xD. (nice looking card) Played it a few times.. fun game. I get the itch to get into MTG-- Every once in a while. I would say I'm 50%hobbyist/25% collector & 25% player.. I just can't see where the money is-- in it.. I guess that's part of the challenge. I thought a few times that a tiny hobby internet business could be fun.

[@GustavoBallin]

You don't know how to play the game? Then you and Rudy have that in common. Welcome!

[@panic5306]

I advise you to try to get into the game. it's really fun!

[@vito_beat]

this is a life lesson. This is pure gold, something to be put on stone: “ no matter how a good person you are, it’s simply put: i don’t trust people, because it’s not that the people are the problem, it’s the money that gets injected and placed between two people , that money in the capital that gets wedged between the parties which causes the spread, the splits, the damage, the cracks, in the foundation to be formed” Rudy, 2019. Thank you Rudy for your wisdom

[@yellowpitch1080]

Amen

[@Cosper79]

Because he runs around with no pants and people can see his box topper.

[@iroxudont]

Beat me to it.

[@marktovar7660]

8

[@chiwabryan]

You made me spill my taco

[@mattybbg6850]

That box topper needs to be on the ban list.

[@fsmoura]

box topping best topping giggity

[@pyredynasty]

Rich guy. Works alone. Collects trophies of his conquests. Secretly a furry. Afraid of girlfriends stealing his stuff. Yep. Rudy is Batman.

[@Cosper79]

Rudy this is one of the top 5 videos you have ever done.

[@buk6708]

He has s9me golden ones. A few rambling videos in 17, his vault series and some financial advice videos are great. Rudy could go back in finance probably.

[@rhysmartin210]

@@buk6708 seems like he still does work in finance, even if it's not a traditional finance career. Here he is, providing financial education and investment vehicles for himself and other people.

[@TheeNextLevel9000]

"Money is a reflection of an exchange for the time that you gave up, thats the only thing money represents to me. We all get angry when we lose money because we know put in time to get that money and we lost that time. Time is not replaceable, Money is." - Rudy

[@ltmaniac]

My former tax professor who was an IRS agent for 30+ years told me 2 things to never do in business: 1. Have a partner 2. Involve family with your business. Just don’t do it.

[@chaferraro]

Sit down , kids: "School is in session." WHAT. A. VIDEO. Take my like, sir!

[@GeekandGlory]

When I started my own convention, I started it with my best friend. My parents warned me to never go into business with a partner (they were self employed for 25+ years). I didn't listen. I was at least smart enough to listen to my mother and write up a contract between my friend and I that has a clause that either one of us could pull out at any point no questions asked. It eventually came down to me doing all the work and my friend resenting the contact and the fact that I told him to pull some weight. So he pulled out, I said that is what the contract was four but ultimately it did spoil our friendship and I ended up running the business myself but I got to keep the profits. So it is true, DO NOT HAVE PARTNERS. Now I will admit, I do have wonderful parents and a wonderful family who did believe in me and did help me by sacrificing their time to help work my events so I could be successful I was able to run my business long enough to get out of debt. But even then, my mother's words of wisdom were and still are don't have a business unless you can run it yourself by yourself.

[@DoesThisMatter]

"He who has a partner has a master" - Italian Proverb (The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas)

[@FFWindchaser]

Shane B it means that when you share something important with another person, you’re then liable to that person. At that person’s mercy regardless of what you do. Way to miss the point

[@sandwhale4292]

@Shane B you have to check in before you do anything in a 50/50 or the other half will be mad you didnt...incase a master you have to get the okay from before you do anything..

[@rememberussliberty1822]

Rudy is 100% right, I have a dock repair/ remodling business. I work alone because i dont trust anyone..alot of the time my customers are very wealthy and if i hired someone and they were to steal something my reputation would be ruined..rather just work alone...on a side note a few years ago when i was just starting out I had a big contractor offer me $50K to split my business 50/50 with him basically he wanted to be a silent partner..it was tempting at the time because I was small..but I ended up declining his offer..glad I did because he ended up being a scuzbag. Rudy is also right about having a side hustle I flip cars in my spare time. I will buy a nice car with low miles with a blown headgasket etc and rebuild the engine and sell it..pretty profitable..I like Rudy, I have never played MTG but I watch his channel because he is business savy and a funny guy..

[@sethhale8828]

Truth that Rudy never played! Jk for serious. But as an entrepreneur, it's the truth

[@abelincoln1094]

I also have my own operation... let me tell you, theres only 1 person you can count on 100% of the time. Thats you. Furthermore...When the cats away the mice play... Go all in, or don't even have your own. But partnerships are very very hard... a lot harder than going alone.

[@FtonDavid]

2:27 I know locally we couldn't get Revised, Wizards printed like 320 million of Fallen Empires, when core set finally did come back it was 4th edition with a ban list right on the tail of it. Fallen Empires were going for $1 a pack, it's all we could get, they were jank at the time, but sure, next big thing, but we are up here in Atlantic Canada so it's quite possible that at this time other places had nothing but choice on what packs they wanted to buy. The mall amount of Revised the local bookstore had got opened and Inquest Prices singles were born.

[@DarthSmirnoff]

I always figured Rudy worked alone because taco money goes 2x as far if you cut out the other guy.

[@codelicious6590]

Partnering up is definitely the Best way to go when it comes to taco time; tacos are always better when you share them with a buddy!

[@tylerbare380]

Swampbutt Stinson ...Dont touch my taco...

[@kate7238]

I definitely agree on forcing yourself through rough paths to get back on track. For anyone in debt, take Rudy's words to heart. Some people may see it as rude or whatever, but to get out of debt, most people have to work harder than they could ever imagine they could to get out of it. I've been there. Worked so many jobs, regularly getting free coffee at my bank while I "checked my account" everyday, etc. Getting into debt is easy, which is why getting out is hard, and it's fair. But once you get there, it's worth it. The day you make your last payment on a loan/debt, best days.

[@WhosTurnIsIt]

One thing to take away from making that last payment on a vehicle, take care of your vehicle. Do the scheduled maintenances, rotate your tires, change the oil and if something is wrong, bring it in to get it fixed. It will save you more money in the long run versus buying a new vehicle. Trust me, I didn't take care of my last vehicle and it didn't even get past 80k. I had to get a new vehicle and sacrificed all my savings. Be responsible with what you have and take better care of it no matter what it is.

[@kosh9639]

@@WhosTurnIsIt Cars are cheap... Keeping them on the road is expensive.. And they're designed to break; if, not properly maintenance.

[@justanothergameroz]

I know this comment is really late but you know, living in Australia, I opened my store putting everything into it. I started from zero, with personal collections and about 5,000 dollars. Over the last 9 months in doing it, I've grown quite well and still growing each and every month. It was down right scary, not knowing what to expect, I live in a country town with 3,000 people and my online store is still growing and so much to still add. I work day and night and have friends who help. I am in no way a success story but I am growing which is the upside. Having experienced the down right lows, I can say that Rudy is right, if you want to do something like this, having 150k and not having partners is really the way you should go about it. I wish I had the money but grew up the first 21 years of my life in hospital and really didn't have much family help but I am proud of where I am. Watching your videos and listening to your past, your highs, your lows, you've been a real inspiration Rudy in me trying to make it for myself. I would not recommend doing what I did even though I succeeded, I am damn lucky and still have a LOOOOOOOONG way to go. Thanks Rudy for your hard work, for the info you provide to your viewers like myself and congratulations on succeeding in creating such a large TCG Business. I sell a lot to kids with Autism and kids from poorer families and run events here, I hope someday I can become in Australia as big as you are in USA. All the best to you in the future mate and thanks again!

[@houseis]

Hows things going over the ditch mate?

[@James-ju1wb]

I thought this was a MtG channel, but this is actually an investing and financial channel masquerading as a MtG channel. Excellent, love this.

[@energetek661]

Facts

[@josemontero3939]

Hi Rudy. Usually I just see your vids and find them good, but this one is GREAT. I have given similar advice to younger people, to own their finances and their decisions. I broke my hobby store after 3 years of killing my competition and still broke it and had all those things, stealing employees, greedy landlords, bickering tournament players, corruption and at last I quit because never had my wife support. Went back to corporate life and I'm doing great, but was a humbling, painful experience. This is great advice to any with the courage to hear it, without the cockiness of i'll do it better and the insight to actually do it better.

[@thedankgutter2293]

KZbin recommend actually recommending me something I want to watch, long time sub, you are an inspiration:)

[@BPSCustoms]

The back half of this video rings so true and it’s exactly what my mom used to tell me when I was young and stupid. As always, people with life experience tend to be correct when they espouse this kind of advice. It would behoove anyone under the age of 25 to pay really close attention. Hustle while you can, make smart financial decisions, build good credit while it’s easy to do so, and start putting together a proper foundation for your successful future. Good shit Rudy.

[@martinsenalan8254]

Yeah, wish I heard this 35 years ago.

[@Tazdingo01]

This is my first comment after years of watching you. This is, by far, the best video you have ever made. I'm a businessman too and some of these things happened to me and to my family. Lots of good lessons here. Thanks, man.

[@wubasted63]

"..money is a reflection of an exchange of the time we gave up." Outstanding 💯

[@philippedeschamps1493]

Been watching a few of your videos in the last 2-3 month, this is the one that made me subscribe.

[@kalman0966]

Wow I wasn’t ready for the straight talk from Rudy.

[@HansNeuman]

Why does Rudy work Alone? Three words Pantless Boss Lawsuits

[@moxavenger]

Trouser misconduct technically.

[@guillaumegoulet-vallieres9025]

Best response !

[@ClintFrost-vb2hf]

HA!

[@hadi7474]

Lmaaoooo

[@steven-jellemeijer8412]

Would be interesting to hear your parents on you and your business endeavours.

[@josequesada5251]

standing ovation for you Rudy, I admire your angle and respect you man!

[@Basimilus]

Love all this real life advice that goes beyond MTG.

[@FTAGames]

Rudy has straight up opened my eyes very wide, I've learned a lot from your videos and just wanted to say thank you for helping me make better decisions and get myself moving in the right direction

[@brandonsittler6145]

I only watched this because you had Flaming June in the background.

[@waterydave]

Love the FIRE tips, time is irreplaceable, “money is what you trade your life essence for”

[@digitalscribbler68]

By working alone, Rudy avoids having to share the supreme chalupas, and he ensures there are no witnesses when he deletes box opening videos that are just too good.

[@ricardoblikman2676]

The Owl and the Squirrel: The entire summer the squirrel works his little squirrel balls off and collect as many nuts as he can for the winter. fall comes and only a few days before winter, the squirrel has his entire house full of nuts and looks outside, he still sees a few nuts here and there and decides to go to work, despite he has more than enough he can fit in more nuts so he goes to work, as he steps outside an owl swoops by and snatch him his little squirrel balls! While dyeing in the beak of the owl the squirrels last thoughts are about all his delicious nuts and what a waste it is letting them them just rot away in his empty house.

[@iceni8066]

You’re a good egg. I imagine you’ve helped a few young adults along the way. I salute you sir.

[@JakeMTG]

This is an excellent video! This doesnt just go for MTG Businesses, but all of them. We own an auto body shop and no mater how good you think your empolyees are we had a ton of people still thousands of dollars worth of tools and it sucks. My Dad is handing down the business to me and I want to open up another place and was thinking about adding someone else and this really opened up my eyes. Thanks Rudy!

[@pureluck45]

I wanna come back in 6 months and tell you this changed my life. Here's to March.

[@aidenkuecken2845]

hows that goin?

[@pureluck45]

@@aidenkuecken2845 nothing to write home about really. Moved in with family and have a second job. Paying my debts off faster now but no serious progress.

[@tylerbare380]

pureluck45 It really is little steps and bits of progress that make the biggest differences in the long run. It feels small now, but months or years from now when you look back on this, I hope you will feel proud of the progress youve made.

[@justinsnider9772]

Update? Still grinding?

[@scolex8001]

Now?

[@sowhanQ]

Once Upon a time... is a good card

[@nightly784]

Plot twist: Rudy is doctor evil

[@yvesm.8855]

NIce one xD

[@MCKejml]

!!!!!!!!!!!

[@disissenpai665]

Hey Rudy, you might not read this ever but I wnated this to be out. You inspired me today when I found this video, Im a casual Magic fan and love playing but in this half an hour you taught me so much. I appreciate that you put out there your experience and try to help people.

[@Sl1ckTh13f]

I needed this. Not even really into magic, just enjoy your videos.

[@ButtermilkFlips]

This is one of my favorite videos on youtube, thank you Rudy

[@jinxsiemcdeath6250]

I was going to rent out a house tomorrow. Beautiful place, gorgeous view, unfortunately it doesn't have a working septic tank and is built on an ancient Timmy graveyard. You changed me.

[@legoboy-ox2kx]

Same thing happened to my mother. She partnered with somebody else to start a medical practice and put 15K of her own money into it. The other person decided she didn't want to be in a partnership anymore, kicked her out of the practice and refused to give her money back. One lawsuit and multiple court appearances later she's finally getting some of it back.

[@compub3ar]

I'd love to hear some restaurant stories! Got out of the game five years ago. Bring it!

[@BogWraith1]

I love all the content that you produce Rudy, but this kind of video is the most important and valuable kind that you make. Thanks for doing so!

[@tylerschafer1296]

I'm loving the Dave Ramsey monologue!

[@b.v.9864]

Hell ya, I love me some Dave Ramsey!

[@norwegianblue2017]

You see how much brain power Rudy can summon when he gets a haircut.

[@Aellef]

Whale hail, man. I love these stories even when the outcome is less than desirable. Imma go hug my lgs guys

[@finalshade14]

As a former young fuck head (stealing) this is all facts. I hated myself for being a thief. Didn't know how i was affecting the card shop. But i paid my dues, and have never taken anything since i have. This is real and neccessary advice.

[@uchihasasuke7777]

Rudy, listening to you is like listening to my dad and my late grandpa. Advice like these helped prepare me for life in the real world. I hope people out there will appreciate that you are giving these invaluable advice to strangers for free. Most underrated channel on KZbin seriously!

[@cardoor572]

I met some great people and some great friends through Magic The Gathering, I love the game and have had the time fo my life, high school has been kind of rough and being able to go to Friday Night Magic has been an outlet of my stress and sets me free to an extent. So thank you Rudy for helping make MTG so enjoyable and allowing me to educate myself and enjoy myself with your videos of vintage and non vintage opening videos and great stories. Also you have provided some great life lessons and business help, and have been overall really helpful.

[@foaloal]

This is just a Rudy psyop to distract us from all the Timmies he has chained in the basement making repacks for him!

[@davidmarino345]

foaloal Any Truthers In Chat?

[@mattybbg6850]

Fractional repacks?

[@foaloal]

@@mattybbg6850 Of course. It's a lot of work turning one magic card into 1024 vouchers - Rudy can't do that all by himself!

[@dennysnijckers6294]

Best video i have seen of you Rudy so far, looking forward to more :).

[@TheBiggreendot]

ello rudy, I watch your videos since I started back with magic after being silent for a few years with magic. i have been playing since mirrodin / scars off .. since I watch your videos, I have a different view on MTG in all areas, i have become so much smarter, not only in terms of the hobby, but also with the business side of life and investments, go for a goal, and don't let anyone stop you even if you fail! crawl back up and go back for it! there is nothing to be ashamed of if you fail, as long as you get up again! I am certainly not an expert in the entire field, but I can certainly say that you are a pioneer! I have a lot of respect for you! even though this comes from someone from across the sea and another continent, everyone makes the difference! rudy respect!

[@naturalstatenversion3484]

Absolutely love this video

[@jeffreydohm1716]

Rudy, this is the most informative video you've done thus far. The kids have no clue what it takes to be a retailer, yet all of them want to open a store. Glad you put it out there on KZbin...

[@Lewbiee]

I've never played magic or even bought a magic card, Hell I don't even really know anything about it, but videos like these are why I subscribed all of that time ago.

[@ExecutionerO]

This was some “Rudy Real Talk” here. All valid points and a level honesty only few ever talk about. Stay Rad🤘🏼

[@ldm1977]

Thanks for that Rudy... A real eye opener for a lot of people I hope...

[@christianhills8127]

I love these types of videos so much Rudy. Something about all the information in these videos is so awesome and it inspires me so much. I truly believe that the content that you make on this channel is one of a kind.

[@deelight6022]

I learn new things every time I hear your rambles on the woes of enterpreneurship. As an aspiring one, It means so much to enjoy your content, Rudes.

[@emmaramirez4330]

Moral of the story: always check the air conditioning

[@reapersritehand]

Being a ex hvac guy and home repair, the air and heat is always the first thing I check and stipulate in a lease

[@micwandler4692]

I feel like this could be a TED talk, love the content man keep it up.

[@TheLastKidOnTheBus]

I love these new Papa Rudy storytime/advice videos. It's been lighting a fire in my guts.

[@lordchaos3819]

As a small time business owner, I want to print this video and frame on the wall...no seriously...Rudy preaches truth.

[@closerthanchaos]

Great video man.

[@MidnighterKnight]

These kinds of videos are your best. Not only entertaining - but educating people about the possibilities and dangers and inspiring through sharing your experiences. Please keep videos like there coming, it's so much better to learn from other peoples bad experiences than doing them yourself. Makes the faliures less hars and the succes more accessible.

[@SaphNeedsCoffee]

Thank you for sharing stories when you do decide to. Its a painful reminder that as much joy as those kinds of stores to get up and running can be.. it just leads to so many nightmares.

[@_TerraFormer_]

This might be your best video, thank you it helped a lot!

[@kenizl86]

Thank you for the real talk. It really helps put things into perspective.

[@Mtgplayer182]

Rudy, as a young person who has been distraught for quite some time, your speech at the end is quite motivating. Thank you.

[@GregItUp]

The second half of this was actually really inspiring.

[@TheViperZed]

This video has some really good advice about being self employed, what is required to get there, and what is then required to be self employed successfully. I couldn't help but think of a German idiom that's pretty applicable to the work ethic part of the video. Being self employed translates to "selbstständig" in German, literally: standing on your own. The idiom that results from the term is "selbst und ständig". This translates to "you yourself, all the time", meant in the context of work.

[@smashpie]

I can't wait for Rudy's book!!!. For sure he's working on something. This man is one of this planets rare tell it how it is I'll faced honesty. That's integrity! When I hear Alpha Investments I think Rudy and Integrity

[@kodguerrero]

That's pretty interesting, I watch a channel from a tech guy called Louis Rossman and he has a series of videos of him trying to find commercial space and getting SUPER frustrated cuz it's all bullshit or lies or it's unkept. I love it when two completely unrelated channels talk about the same thing. In this case, business

[@mattdaemond2865]

Wow Rudy. That was some very cosmic level avengers threat heart to heart. Thank you. I'm in a rough spot and I needed this.

[@RigorDMG]

extremely amazing advice, there's so many people that i see that dont appreciate hardwork and just want to laze around whining for people to hand them free money

[@Tyrius8]

Rudy, I'm proud to be a patron of yours. Even if I don't buy stuff all the time, you have helped me with my credit and got my online store rolling. Thank you sir. I'm a very happy person today and doing solo.

[@muteussouza]

Thank you Rudy, i can say in all honesty that i will use this video and your advices as much as i can to help open the eyes and educate the people that i love and as i reminder for myself to keep working hard, following the plan and being patient. Thank you sir.

[@circuitedinflesh645]

That's some real talk right here! I get just as fired up when I talk about such topics with friends and family. People's fear of feeling anything bad prevents them from doing anything great in their lives....

[@magboboterski]

this, rudy is one of the videos that made me cry. thank you for making me realize, man.

[@ZERO_42069]

rudy, ive been watching you for 2-3 years now, ive never played magic but man your videos are inspiring.

[@gr8aznmomba]

cant believe im taking financial advice from a taco shop owner

[@DanG626]

Bobby Dillingham Creepy Rudy’s Floppy Taco Shop, Inc.

[@victordavila4939]

Best speech i've ever seen, from a guy living on his basement, thanks rudy, for real.

[@l_galand942]

Genuinely great video, starts a bit slow but it really picks up

[@jonahgasparotti732]

From strictly a business point of view, I agree with most of what you are saying. If all you care about is making money and having a successful business, don't partner or hire employees if you can avoid it. However, not only do I know successful stores with honest employees, it's what you need if you want to provide any service to the community. Try running a 100 person tournament by yourself. I'll wait. Without people playing Magic, all your cards in all your secret little vaults wouldn't be worth shit. This is the wall street investor in you talking, not the person who fell in love with magic. Yes there is risk. You have to take risk to provide anything of value and actually foster a community of players. If it weren't for my LGS that supports formats like Old School 93/94 I wouldn't get very many games in, or even have a reason to collect in the first place. Your model works for you and that's great. I wish you all of the success in the world, and I am not here to hate like some people. But the scope of any business is limited if it's just one person running the whole show. Also, not many people collect and invest the way you do. You represent a very small minority. Life is risk. Grow a pair and follow your passion.

[@mendics]

I did not expect a motivational talk. thanks for this. It really helps people.

[@extratrashvideos6404]

No longer doing the Rudy magic route. Thanks for making these videos. Always bring me back to reality.

[@Tyrius8]

Probably my favorite video yet Rudy. Thank you.

[@RodrigoGandalf]

I just wanted to thank you for your videos, I dont even play Magic but I watch them because of this.

[@doughardie7326]

Excellent points. When I was ready to stop being afraid, that's when I was ready to succeed. But there was a lot of failure and lessons learned along the way. Sadly I wouldn't have listen to this advice if I didn't experience some of it. Fail! Learn! Succeed!

[@leclaireiswin7069]

excellence. Your best video.

[@michaelpayne8419]

This helped a lot man as a college student who is working a crappy part-time job atm tryna make ends meet. Ill definitely pay more attention to reducing my spending and try finding another job.

[@nichmiller4251]

Rudy, you come through with some of the best advice. Between learning lessons by getting shafted and keeping the grindstone warm in order to succeed, I can't but hope people listen to you.

[@clarkjansen2048]

This video is 100% pure Colombian awesome. Rudy spittin fire

[@Juzamdan55]

Rudy can you please do more videos like this were you explain your journey and struggles these are informative and inspiring for especially people today trying to make it

[@mdfashionco]

I agree 100%

[@Skate4You]

Not expecting a reply by any means but wow.... Actualy hit close to home with the smokes and energy drinks working pay to pay with nothing to show for it ... Always feeling down on myself evan on medication for it but you say it how it is .. Not saying i can turn it around on a dime but realy helped me think so thank you rudy you realy are a good person

[@clarkjansen2048]

Just happened to scroll past your comment, thought I would offer an idea. Drink three glasses of water then exercise for :30 minutes as the first thing you do when you get out of bed. You might find yourself no longer wanting the cigs, you'll manufacture your own energy, and you may be in a better mood. Do it for a week see what happens.

[@ictesting]

@8:03 Its not crappy, its the truth! Thanks for always being right on *High Five*

[@robertcarter4212]

I love the hard talk Rudy. If I had heard this advice 15 years ago instead of learning it the hard way it would have been great. Rudy is there for the ones starting today! Its a great thing