How I Started My Own Business || Woodworking as a Job

[@dannymorton9064]

I appreciate your story and your channel. I’ve been an amateur wood worker my whole life, and now that I’ve passed 40, the thought of working for corporate America for the rest of my life makes me want to curl up and cry. I’m really trying to find the courage to start a wood working business. This video helps the push in that direction. Keep up the good work man. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@MansterBear]

Must be an age thing... I'm 37. I do tons of projects around the house, floors, custom fence for about 1/2 an acre, sliding doors, an island, etc Lately I've been thinking "What if I actually tried to make some money off of this?" lol Alot of that was spurred on by multiple people asking "Did you really make that island? That's crazy! You're so good!" and a couple of them asking how much it would cost for me to make them one. I'm an engineer, not a sales person or social media person I it seems a little out of my comfort zone... but lately I've been binging these wood working business videos to see if it's something I want to give a real go at it. mainly for part time extra income, I do like my job and engineering... but it'd nice to be at least partially self employed. Did you ever start?

[@baotrung3600]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@94hockeykid]

Dang dude, whatever square space is paying you, isn’t enough! Not to mention that is a brilliant way of building a profile to show off to clients

[@damiankacprzak6211]

Yup @Squarespace is undercutting you by 90%!

[@jasolively1986]

Best integrated add ever done!

[@shaynesabala]

Obviously it’s enough, he made us believe he was going to truly tell his journey but faced us out into watching another infomercial. Seems that the direction this channel has gone. Sad.

[@christianmccoy-maker]

Agreed!

[@piro_the_cat]

You sanding with your son on your shoulders is the cutest and warmest imagine I've ever seen

[@lauramarshall6376]

I thought the same thing!

[@murmaiderz]

was just about the say the same thing, that is the ultimate picture of being a dad.

[@alfonsoPina]

It's such a great way to spend your time as a parent. All that time invested will follow you in the end.

[@skipanardoross6805]

Hey, just wanted to thank you for the video. Great information and presentation.

[@Bscott-390]

I love your story. I also adopted my son. Overnight fatherhood. haha. Best thing I ever did.

[@ben68442]

I fell in love with sanding, the first moment I felt a piece of 120 velcro paper. It took me for a LOOP but I was HOOKED....Then I found that satisfaction came from cleaning up the globs of glue on the tip of my glue bottle. The feeling STUCK with me.....then I realized the best feeling I get from my wood shop is sweeping up sawdust and brushing off my clothes at the end of the day, so I built my own broom and dustpan... what a feeling.... I AM A PROUD WOODWORKER.....oh, and I like to make furniture too.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

I have said in comments before, but I want to say it again here. I think it is outstanding of you to have your son involved in your woodworking. he may be too young for a lot of it yet, but he is not only learning the hobby/business of woodworking, he is seeing what a real dad does. spending that time with him is the most valuable thing gift you can give him. I lost my dad when I was 13, but when he was alive, we did a lot of wood and metal work together, among other things. those are the very best memories I have. I try to do the same with my son. my whole channel is my son Jack and I hanging out.

[@franklorenzo74]

Bro you have no Idea how much I related to this Video, I love your Channel and thank you for all the hard work you and your team put in making this clips, you inspired me so much. Thank you.

[@bluecruiser3790]

“Something cool like an accountant or a bank manager” lmao This was a great vid mate. That competition was a genius way to jump start your business! Kudos to you for being that clever. And a truly relevant sponsorship video, the first “sponsor of this video” I haven’t skipped through in in years.

[@benwright6930]

Totally agree, especially the sponsor video bit 😂 was done in a way that it didn't really feel like an ad

[@jasoncsullog3741]

Your idea to get a client base with your "built for cost" is an amazing one! Excellent way to break that initial barrier.

[@WishintobeFishin]

Love everything about this. Glad you all are okay. I had no idea you went though something like that. God never gives you more than you can handle. Keep it up brother.

[@Wait...whaaat]

Hugely mad respect for adopting! Actually teared up and had really warm feeling in my heart when you said that! keep it up, candidate for the Best Dad!

[@shaynesabala]

I thought this would be more about your journey and less of an advertisement. I still liked it, I know you have to do what you have to do to make a living.

[@rodramsey9756]

That is solid bank brother. Also, talk about some serious paternal whiplash. Way to roll with it.

[@civilizeddiva]

Randomly found this vlog after a discussion in another vlog. I mentioned that some young people need education or vocational training and I specifically mentioned woodworking. Someone said woodworking would be “boring”. I quickly searched online and found this vlog. When I got to 00:35, I smiled. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@Wowzers740]

This is, without a doubt, the BEST video I have seen regarding starting a wood shop for an actual business. Excellent.

[@ricardohernandez8293]

I came looking for copper and found gold. Bless me Uncle Bourbon Moth.

[@jimeckert607]

Woodworkers are cool! Bourbon Moth, that was one of the best promotional videos I've ever seen. Incorporating your personal story of how you started woodworking/business and the beginnings of Fatherhood tugged at my heart. You and your wife are blessed people. Thank you for sharing and making my day a little brighter. Blessings!

[@shaynesabala]

But it only benefits himself. Nothing for the loyal followers. It’s an infomercial with no value. I was happy thinking he would show us his journey but good grief, it’s nothing more than a commercial for the website.

[@Jeremy1026]

You are my spirit animal Jason. I’ve even started my own channel because of watching you have so much fun (at least in camera) with it.

[@blakenorthrup]

The foreman was a great addition to the family. Nothing more rewarding than fatherhood. Keep up the great work brother!

[@alfonsoPina]

Yes, the foreman made his appearance and kept a keen eye on his sanding.

[@Wait...whaaat]

"fell in love with woodworking".. I love woodworking, knowhow isn't that great and not to mention experience ... but I do have tons of enthusiasm and will to improve.. In the end I'm still afraid to pick it up seriously, because buy-in with tool is somewhat steep if you want / need decent tools that makes life easier and so on (planer, jointer, table saw, ... and ofcourse shop vac to all such devices) and not to mention place where to work (no garage ..)...

[@leyderness3553]

I got into wood working when I decided to build a house. Those expensive things like barn doors, furniture, just all those little things that need to be custom for the fit. Couldn't have all of those made by someone else, cost prohibited. I enjoy it too!! So have built a show car, house and many other pieces for my trade. Thanks for sharing, thanks for adopting!!!!!!

[@fivoasia64]

Thank you for sharing your family with us. You are very blessed!

[@AdamTheCarpenter]

Now every time I hear the word square or space...a small tear of happiness and joy gently trickles down my cheek.

[@lukematthews8790]

I love your content and it’s great to hear more of your story, you give so much insight and inspiration. Keep up the good work Jason!

[@frankquattromini3644]

We are glad that you are here. Not only are you very talented but you are entertaining as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@braniffcustomguitars]

Heartfelt congratulations for everything you’ve built. Thank you for sharing

[@lukewaltman6327]

As a 19 Aspiring woodworker myself, thank you for this video. It is very hard trying to start a woodworking business especially with barely any tools. But thank you for being such an awesome dude and a fantastic woodworker. keep up the great videos and builds.

[@jodilea144]

Just don’t give up, Luke! It’s sad to see so many younger people not going into the trades like woodworking. I understand that money is a huge consideration, but don’t let it stop you. I found my first mitre saw at a second hand shop for $50 and other tools to get me started at pawn shops. There’s always a way. Sometimes, you just have to think creatively to find it. Best of luck to you. 😊

[@michaelbeauchaine6912]

Great video. Good advertising for Square Space. Maybe I do need that. LOVE FAMILY pics and stories. Wonderful family !

[@mendellbrian]

This was very well done. Bless you and your beautiful family. I am a owner of a very small and successful painting company and a avid part time wood worker. In my mid forties with a 3 year old and another on the way, I'm giving myself 6 years to get out of full time painting and into full time wood working. This video was very inspiring to me. Thank you for all your wood working tips and the laughs that come with your videos.

[@reality150tv]

Same

[@truewoodwerks]

Brother that's a powerful story - what makes you unique is your REAL... It came across in your video - absolute fan! Blessings on you and your family.....

[@kellyb7321]

That's really cool to hear the backstory of how you got started. Could you do a part 2 about why you started a KZbin channel and how it's affected your business also?

[@bryanawilson1983]

This video gained you a subscriber, I am wanting to start a woodworking business and starting with reclaimed wood. Thank you for being open and honest.

[@StevenHearndon]

Since I watch a lot of KZbin, I've seen a lot of Squarespace ads, but your presentation here is one of the most compelling since you talked about it in a very real and informative context. I hope they're paying attention.

[@huntermckay2809]

I am struggling with the exact same problem and that contest idea has just projected you into sainthood. I'm going to frame a picture of your beautiful head and put in on the wall of my shop. Thank you for this man, so very much.

[@claytonbink1647]

Saint Jason of Bourbon! LOL

[@GuildOfTheBlackCrow]

Dude, I'm starting out in wooodworking. I also have two adopted kids. I know that feeling going from not being a dad one day to 'being' one, literally the very next day. Bizarre feeling, but the best.

[@MikeyJ_366]

I completely relate on being a father! I’m crazy about my shop and everything that comes out of it, but I love my kids more. And yea being up at night isn’t a joke! Great video, thanks a lot man!

[@pashmak990]

I‘m an accountant and I think your profession is really cool

[@e8poo]

Hi Jason, your videos are some of the best produced I’ve seen, your ability to communicate and inject humour are , for me, perfect. The video production, filming , audio and lighting are spot on. Your backstory is heartwarming and the occasional appearance of your son as the boss is so funny. You’re doing everything right as far as I’m concerned. Well done.

[@williammorrisonjr5623]

I love watching your videos because you make what your doing fun. Thank you for the Job you do.

[@romanpena7939]

literally the best square space ad I have ever seen. Whatever they are paying you is not enough. Great work

[@Wigmore72]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm 49, and a truck driver, so I already know a lot about running a business and sacrifice. Want to start a woodworking business and eventually be able to get off the road.

[@justintoland5148]

I've just recently found you on social media and I'm glad I did. I have a new job that involves woodworking and your videos have helped me out. And you're just a good cool dude! Appreciate ya!

[@kudezamiah8125]

love how it was more about you and the business than it was about Squarespace. The video made me pull up the Squarespace website! Well done!!! SMART!

[@eddaeges9309]

Jason, You remind me of some very important information I was given years ago. 1) Learn to laugh. 2) Most important is to learn to laugh at yourself. Don't take yourself too serious. The person that gave me that information was my mother. She had a contagious laugh. LOL Hope good things come to you and your family.

[@Dmetz5990]

Never clicked on a video faster! As soon as I see a video of yours just posted I’m on it. Your amazing and as a woodworker as well you have made me a better with learning all your tips and tricks man! Thank you!

[@stephengibbs9310]

Easy the best advice I’ve seen on getting started in this business! Really appreciate you doing this video.

[@jayneal8154]

I love it! That is SOOOO true when you have kids your priorities change big time! Love what you do man!!

[@dominikplouffe4191]

Dude stop, your making me cry! For real! Awesomely done.

[@artecamaleon6887]

This video is absolutely ground gold in the right ears, greetings from Mexico

[@frosiaburlakova7732]

Beautiful family! Seeing the Boss' pictures as a baby is priceless, he is such an awesome kid, dad's big helper.

[@dottyjyoung]

OK, this is really helpful. I appreciate all of this detail, especially how you used the organizing features to help you budget your time. I have four kids, & my husband works full time. I've been the at-home parent, caring for my disabled kiddo, researching her needs, & gig-working my way through adulthood. 🙄

[@fullyintoit9315]

Omg that transition to the sponser was sooooooo ssmooth

[@tomnehek]

The entire thing was a squarespace ad.

[@fullyintoit9315]

Still it was so smooth

[@kyleparrish8737]

Lol

[@BradGarner]

Barely knew I was watching a 10 min ad.

[@fullyintoit9315]

@@BradGarner same

[@leroypoole1998]

I think you might be like.. my hero or something. I do enjoy watching your videos. Lots of tips, tricks and stuff I just didn't know before. I appreciate you man. Keep doing what you're doing.. because its working.

[@scrubscriber4911]

Family, wood and whiskey 🥃 (in that order), seems like you got it sorted. Take care and enjoy.

[@kylejones8613]

Very cool, great video. This video especially resonates with me because our stories have so many parallels. I became a father the same way and timeframe as you. One night I was sitting there with my wife, a random call comes in, and a couple days later, I've got a beautiful baby that we adopted. I'm an engineer for a City I live near, but over the years my hobby has turned into a passion and a budding business. I now wake up at 4am to get some shop time before the kiddos wake up and then my priorities shift to being a father. I hope to cut the chord in the next couple years to become a full time custom furniture maker. Keep up the great work! Cheers.

[@9856CB]

Great video and congratulations on your family and priorities. I’m glad it worked out. I love your videos.

[@Agent-ii3dx]

I'm so in love with your story bro, thanks for sharing unfortunately I'm also just starting up in wood working down here in Africa, I'm so in love with your story, it's really a big help to me. I send you a virtual hug. Thanks for this.

[@MikeyDonna]

Dude, just a comment meant to be a compliment, realizing I’ll never buy a piece of your work. I’m old retired and have more stuff than i need or can use. So here goes, this the best of all videos you have made !! It shows a serious side of you not shown in any others . Your work is fantastic, as are you explaining what you do and why. Your attention to detail , tips and shop techniques are great etc. but here goes what I feel you are lacking, that being to marry all these qualities to the seriousness I seen in this video. TV and entertainment in general has all the silly antics to entertain a world full of people you have nothing better to do than sit on the couch and eat popcorn and laugh. Your skills transcend that and can be better appreciated in a more serious, professional platform. This come from an 80 yr old codger who started his own business at 20and understands the struggles you have and will continue to both in business and with that beautiful family. Mike

[@BusyBeeLiving]

Very clever idea to get clients and work with the drawing! I would have never thought of that

[@guidope288]

One of my favorite channels!

[@scottmorris596]

Love the story of your family my two girls are adopted as well what a blessing kid’s are!

[@bobross-xy4ii]

I'm doing it man .. im starting my business tomorrow. Im scared and excited . Your videos have been very helpful so thank you for that.. don't stop man ! I appreciate you!

[@TWC6724]

You’re a good person my dude. I’m in my mid 40’s and this gives me inspiration to keep chasing my dreams.

[@NemoSampaio]

Cool to hear it. I’m.a designer and started with woodworking the exactly same way, bought a house and the rest is history…

[@moelongval9216]

JASON, YOU CREATED A VERY GOOD MINNY PERSONAL DOCUMENTARY. IT WAS WARM AND VERY ENJOYABLE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@Windowleacquer]

Dude... you're THE man!! Kudos, my brother.

[@casperdevanche1051]

That's pretty cool. I had always figured that one day you decided to look inside that building in your yard and inside was a wood working business. That's pretty much how i found a dead rat one time.

[@TheRPhelps24]

Some people find woodworking shops and some people find rats...

[@dylanvelasquez3379]

@@TheRPhelps24 I'm pretty sure that was the whole point of Forrest Gump

[@bradster00]

I’ve been a software engineer since I was 20 and coding since I was 12. I’m 30 now. Me and my Wife just bought our first house and I’ve built my first cabinet now I’m obsessed with wood working. I’m so fed up with IT even though it pays really well. I’m considering changing careers into carpentry and this videos just inspired me to explore that. Thanks for the awesome videos. They are inspirational.

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

Wow what a great idea to get your business going and a portfolio to show customer.

[@stephenhollowell5270]

Thanks for a brilliant presentation on starting a woodworking business.

[@bernardgarrett3897]

Huge respect for you Mr Jason

[@jpatron79]

I always enjoy your videos! Keep em coming!! Thanks!

[@adamakaru2683]

I love it big time man. Your boy is everything to you and you and now you are a parent take it from me it's a big job thanks for sharing

[@joeymerrell8585]

It was awesome seeing the little man more. And the honest review of how one tool helped manage everything to keep it all together.

[@russellcarter6451]

I looked up his website information. He uses Godaddy as a host, not Squarespace. So the honesty in this “honest” review is probably a little off the mark.

[@zacharypalmer991]

Your family is beautiful, I love when you include them in your videos! Your son is so freakin cute! I am a father of 4 and totally get it. Woodworking comes second to these little rascals! Love your stuff brother, keep up the good work!

[@alfonsoPina]

That smile on your little man's face tells me you are doing a good job as a dad!!!

[@heatherroydiy]

Oh, I am excited to watch this one. You and your wife are very inspirational.

[@bhavishahurribhujan2511]

And I'm over here dazing at all your pieces mimicking the colour of bourbon... I love it so much....

[@Jake_Makes_It]

I had to close down this year because of COVID... I'm grateful for the time I spent creating custom pieces for my clients. Thank you for your inspiration Jason... I'm grateful to have found work in the wood industry , and I still get to live and breathe my passion. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@fishhuntadventure]

Because of covid? How long were you sick for?! I wasn’t life-threateningly sick myself when I got it, but it took six weeks before I could return to working. I didn’t stop everything because I got covid and neither did I quit when I had influenza B in April 2020. That just sounds bizarre to stop working forever after having covid🤷‍♂️

[@Jake_Makes_It]

Didn't stop working... just couldn't keep up with the overhead anymore, client lists dwindled when people weren't buying @@fishhuntadventure

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

A great story, my friend, and it looks like you pulled it off. I have just started looking at Squarespace, and you just sealed the deal for me. I have a good 30+ years on you, and my hands are not what they used to be, but I have got the bug for learning this craft. Thanks for your inspiration and for sharing this with us. Felix

[@dard4642]

KZbin makes up the majority of my passive entertainment and, like most people, I spend too much time on it. That said, yours is the first and only channel I have ever subscribed to after only watching one video. 👍

[@TetraCNC]

Wow, I subscribe to maybe20 or30 channels that I watch regularly and I have to say I have never in my entire time watching KZbin content seen a better mixing of content and sponsor in a video, oh and I have been considering starting an LLC and you just helped me with a couple of questions I had. Awesome Job man.

[@mmmmmmm8706]

That was really smart. The contest thing. Nicely done! Happy for you.

[@bobbysifuentes]

Awesome testimony brother and beautiful family!!

[@nicholasrichard9022]

This guy is amazing I watched a whole Squarespace ad starring David Harbour and I loved it LoL. I'm definitely subscribing to this guys channel.

[@quadsquadracingable]

I tell and show people your videos all the time! This information is priceless for anyone who is chasing the same dream! Except the dad part! Kids suck! Joking! My kids are my world and part of the reason I have been chasing my dream! Cheers my friend! I'm going to squarespace now!

[@MsSwitchblade13]

This is THE BEST presentation of a video sponsor I've ever seen. I had no idea that SS was that useful

[@jbb5470]

A beautiful story and so happy for you, your wife and your new son! I recently watched your series on building a cabinet with drawers, the best one I have ever seen, top notch!! I am getting ready to build my first cabinet (w/ drawers) and will definitely use your approach, very easy to follow. Thank you for a wonderful video and the story behind it!

[@ojcrook1340]

"This video contains a paid ad" Should be: "This advert contains a bit of storyline"

[@russellcarter6451]

Yeah this was disappointing.

[@DanielMores]

tbh it was an ad from start to finish but it did give us a nice curriculum vitae of the guy so to quote a popular meme ... "I'll allow it" :-)

[@ojcrook1340]

@@DanielMores I agree. It was clearly a strong push for squarespace but I did enjoy the story and learning a bit about our good friend Jason.

[@silverjohnson3163]

Hahahaha

[@Luqman899]

I now understand the dislikes.

[@andrewmakestuff]

The Build for Cost idea is brilliant. I find myself in a similar situation, and while I'm not taking it full time, I did something similar for a friend of a friend. They wanted a fit to the space entertainment console table and I built it for cost to add to my portfolio, and to get the word of mouth spreading. The first thing they asked me after I delivered was "do you have a website or social media account where I can leave a review? and honestly I have neither dedicated to woodworking. Looks like it's time to jump on that!

[@williamreckley328]

Jason, more power to you man. I've been into wood working for the past 10 years and strive to learn something new every project I take on. I'm an active duty Marine now and it has been more than difficult to get started on my own venture so naturally its not not primary focus now.. Thank you for the inspiration! I've been following you for awhile and respect the work ethic you started with and still carry forward. Keep living it.

[@taomaserve7825]

Ive been watching you for about a month now (yeah, im a noob). I was typing a lot lol, deleted .... Just wanna say Thanks for everything (time, knowledge, entertainment and inspiration). I dont need squarespace... im a web developer, gardener and now a wood worker...

[@Icantball67]

Jason you’re a great guy who’s a little different with the camera antics but that’s great! I love hearing your story and wish you no hint but the best. PS i watched a little documentary video of you a little earlier and enjoyed that too.

[@carbonfusion]

Do you have a link to that documentary by chance?

[@Icantball67]

@@carbonfusion kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpWzfaicnqiUhtk

[@carbonfusion]

@@Icantball67 thanks brother!

[@Will_JJHP]

I really appreciate and enjoy these changeup videos. Would like to see more on a regular basis Edit: also, the way you advertised your sponsor was brilliant and relevant. *taking notes*

[@jacobswarringim]

Wow, I’m actually doing the same thing right now, slowly starting my business

[@bullpaxton2001]

I own a video production studio and our starting process was very similar though it was in a different field. We get people asking us for advice on how to get started and this is core great advice. Find any way you can to build that portfolio and before you know it the work starts flowing in.

[@jameslawless9341]

Awesome stuff! I've watched your videos and this one really meant the most.

[@ohcaloz]

You're absolutely the BEST!! I love your videos. Love them!!!!