Excavating. How I went from part time to full time in less than two years.

[@keromereid9896]

I literally ask GOD for a sign, then I typed my search in for what can you do with a 4ton excavators. I clicked on 1 video, lost interest, then I found this video, and all I could hear, is, GOD & PRAYER and I LOVE IT, I'm taking it as my sign. I'm starting up a construction company here in Jamaica, I've bid on several jobs and lost them, I've bought machines that have sat for 3 plus years, with a family to feed it does get overwhelming, but this video right here reminded me, with Christ in the vessel I can smile at the storm, the storm is over and MY SUCCESS BEGINS NOW IN JESUS NAME. GOD BLESS THIS MAN IN THE VIDEO AND EVERYONE WHO READS THIS COMMENT.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Good luck brother! Thank for watching and believing in the good lord❤️

[@MiniExcavator-SmallDemolitionS]

Proud if that young man, 20yrs old, 2 children, wife, home (mortgage) and business owner!!! YES it can and will be OVERWHELMING at times and putting one's FAITH/TRUST/BELIEF in GOD will help with life's journey!! Thank you gor taking the time to post a GREAT video for ALL of us struggling SPIRITUALLY and career/business wise. It's what I needed to hear and I'm darn near 60yo and have had a few businesses and now wanting to start small excavator business like my Papa did! Thanks again and BLESSINGS for you and family and business!

[@cgilles9]

Bro, I subscribed the second i heard you give credit to God. Keep it up!

[@Brown-gv7vm]

Super proud for you. I’m 27 and on my own billboard installing company. you keep God first man and I promise he will always make sure you’re taken care of.

[@LoadingEG]

Man.. This was me in the landscape industry 7 exact months ago. Got my license and just did the thing and I stinkin love it. God bless 🙏

[@Ssj31234]

I’m 22 years old and have a landscaping business! Just myself

[@MORE_DIRT]

Love to hear it!

[@internetexpert8153]

cutting grass doesnt count

[@Oursaviourisalive]

I did too and I'm seeing excavation is something turning around too now

[@jont9903]

This video was a major blessing to me… Thank you for posting. May the Lord continue to bless you, your family and your business. Always keep him first even when things aren’t working out.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Hope your journey is going well sir!

[@dioniciovarela7999]

Just cuz you mention God I subscribe. I own a tree service company, and really want to start to place God before all just hearing you speak about how without him you wouldn’t be where you are definitely builds my faith!!

[@MORE_DIRT]

I appreciate that! It’s hard to keep faith at times but he always has our best interest.

[@JesusLopez-xe6re]

Man you hit the nail on the head with this one!!! I have work in the Earth work right out of high school and I am now thinking about going on my own . It’s Scary to be honest ,but with God everything is possible…

[@ryanhansen8312]

God is good, glad to hear you are a follower. I am trying to transition into dirtwork and treework full time.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Good luck with the transition!

[@claymahnen1307]

I was at that crossroads in fall of 2021 as well. I was working as a mechanic, working for a buddy’s landscape company in the evening after work, going to college, and trying to start my excavation company at the same time. The landscape job went first, then the mechanic, and when the semester was over school went too. No regrets at all. I’ve established some roots and work seems to find me now and keep myself busy.

[@esko1715]

Crazy I watched this right now cause I’m about to take that step, I think this is my sign dude

[@daltonm6764]

I really liked to year about your progression. Its nice to see more people taking the leap. In 2021 i bought an excavator and dump truck. Im currently only at my previous job 1 day a week now just to help out. Being your own boss is definitely more work but the sense of freedom and pride in what you do is an amazing feeling. Keep up the good work brother!

[@Rockin4brand]

It has to be god’s will. I stumbled on your video just now. Did large/medium scale construction in the military. Got out Mar ‘22 and have been bouncing from job to job and wanting so badly to start my own excavation business. But like you I have a wife and 2 kids to ensure I’m providing for. Your inspiring, thanks for lighting a fire under my ass. I’m going after this starting this minute, I have been praying everyday for god to show me some sort of direction and a way forward to do what he is calling me to do. Thanks again man, I look forward to seeing your growth and keeping up on your journey.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Absolutely love to read this sir. Good luck and keep the faith!

[@daltonm6764]

Thank you for your service!

[@MikeFree22]

*God

[@milanmartin8849]

Awesome insightful video, it crazy that I’m 22 years old going through the same situation almost working a full time job while trying to maintain a lawn service business, maybe this video is my sign from God to take that leap of Faith!

[@MORE_DIRT]

Just evaluate your plan, set goals. Be disciplined and keep God first. Anything is possible buddy!

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

So glad i found your channel! As a 17 year old that wants to start an excavation company next year, i have found your videos to be extremely helpful! Its really good to hear that you are a believer too👍🙏. You earned another sub💪

[@MORE_DIRT]

Love to hear it man! Good luck in your journey

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@@MORE_DIRT thanks

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

Wow, thats amazing, very encouraging video. I want to mainly stay in the lot cleanup side of things.

[@JackSparrow-yb3lq]

It is great to hear that you have such a great relationship with your father.

[@CurtisLandworksVT]

Man, I am in a similar situation to you, though not nearly as big time. I am 39, 2 kids, stay at home wife, full time job as an HVAC engineer. I have the worlds most flexible job with good pay, and many people would say I'm insane to be pursuing a side gig. I made my LLC official November of 2022. This year I have just been taking vacation days and occasional weekend days to do my side work. I own my Yanmar VIO35 and my 68hp Deere tractor outright, and own my old 12v cummins with the two trailers outright. It helps a lot not having payments on anything, but it is still very stressful trying to balance it all. I may switch to 30 hours a week at my real job next summer and go from there, but once the momentum starts to build, it can get overwhelming. I have felt an increase in the momentum lately, and I am not really sure why, I love it, but it is also very intimidating.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Leaving my hvac job was super hard but so far it’s been the best decision of my life. Doing dirt work doesn’t feel like a real job because I love it so much!

[@toko40]

This is exactly what I'm going thru with just starting my new company God is GOOD. Hanging in there awesome to see this makes me want to keep going

[@markwaltman1524]

Good story!! I’m 46 just shut down a family plumbing business two years ago( had 5 employees quit in a few months and takes years to retrain, I burnt out etc….) my hearts always been in equipment. Been a dozer, excavator, crane/picker operator also since a young teenager. Been working the last two years on the road as an operator for another company and love it but just found out we’re havin a baby haha(I’m old) so it’s time to be back home full time. Already own a 6000ish pound mini ex, trailer, truck. Fixing to buy my first skid steer track loader and turn my side thing into the main thing. Eventually as it grows I plan to buy a larger mini but we’ll see! Lots of prayer has gone into this plan and things seem to be moving smoothly. Glad to see your doing good. I’m new to skid steers but have done some finish grading with it at work and really like it. Good luck moving forward and keep makin videos…. I’m thinkin bout doin that too

[@MORE_DIRT]

Good luck to whatever you decide to do! Keep the good lord first and he will guide you!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Exciting times going out on your own Good rule of thumb is to lay back $10 per hour on each machine for maintenance, tracks etc… When everything is new it’s all great but eventually it’s gonna take $$ to upkeep I see new businesses fail allot because of this, not planning ahead Good luck!!

[@MORE_DIRT]

I appreciate the words man! I’m gonna try my best to make it work!

[@misterpalmieri498]

Awesome to hear this man! Congrats! I own a lawn care business, and I'm looking to Segway into excavation . I've been in business for 7 years, maybe we can bounce some knowledge off each other.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Would be happy too! Still learning a lot myself

[@Outside_with_kyle]

Proud of you buddy! I know exactly how you feel with all the weight. Keep grinding and believing 👏🏻. Hopefully my excavating takes off and I can gradually move toward real estate in a few years. That’s my end goal.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Appreciate it dude! You’ll do just fine . Your quality of work will speak for itself! Let me know if you have any questions with the real estate stuff

[@4Fecta]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your genuine nature.

[@kylevaubel3897]

I needed this video. I make good money at my job but its soul crushing.. 30 y/o I have always wanted to get into this, I have no experience, but great work ethic. Is it possible? I'm about to start hardcore watching all of your old videos.

[@WyattThePilotYT]

I’m a Highschool freshman who is taking college level classes. I am super interested in becoming a heavy machinery operator. My dad says I’m way too smart to start in a hole digging and he wants me to get a degree in something so I can make a lot of money quickly. I’ve been thinking about running a heavy machinery operating business like you do, I just don’t know what steps to take to be as efficient as possible! I live in Oregon right now and am 14. Also on the whole degree thing he means like construction management or something along those line.

[@briangammons8242]

Man it’s funny I ran across this video. I’ve not seen your channel come up with all the excavating videos I’ve pulled up and searched. I’m sitting here, just got home from the local equipment dealer thinking what should do. I got to an extreme stress level at my job a few months back. Sunday came around I went to the alter and begged God to help me. Show me a direction to go in to make money and have a good life doing something I enjoy and something that would be less stress. I’m a plc programmer and automation engineer. Robotics etc. before that I ran excavators, was a certified crane operator and a diesel mechanic. Now I’m stuck in a plant and have been for 14 years. I have a small backhoe and tractor and for years my therapy I called it was going out doing stuff with it. After that Sunday I met a friend and was talking and he said he could get me a discount on equipment if I was interested. I thought maybe that’s a sign. Well fast forward three months and I’ve talked to everyone I know and some I don’t know who own or run similar or same types of businesses and everybody says do it. I needed a bigger truck to do it but couldn’t find one and then one day I ran across one and it just happened everything was easy and financially it worked out great. Now I’m looking into buying a machine just because there’s a lot of mulching and mowing opportunities around and hard to find a rental excavator type machine close by. I’ve spoken with people and gotten jobs lined up but not promised but I have no machine. Long story short I’m sitting here praying for a sign to make sure I’m on the path God wants me on and I run across this video. Maybe coincidence maybe not. Looks like your doing well. Congratulations and God Bless

[@MORE_DIRT]

Man I absolutely love to read this! It took me longer than I care to admit to finally put all my trust in God and walk by faith. Congratulations on pursuing what you love to do! As far as buying a new machine there is so many things to consider. Where are you located?

[@briangammons8242]

Northwest North Carolina

[@briangammons8242]

I’ve been looking for a used machine but it’s like buying a used Toyota. Just as well to buy new for the price of used. As far as rental a lot of what I’d be doing is clearing lots etc beside me the mulching and mowing. Most rental companies around here don’t rent bigger than around a 12k lb machine unless you get it from Carolina cat which is about an hour and a half east. The prices are ridiculous.

[@briangammons8242]

For about what I can rent for a month I can buy.

[@justinayala6427]

Proud of u my man! Looking to get into excavation I just have a hard time jumping when I need to jump! Just gotta trust gods plan😊

[@MORE_DIRT]

I 100% trusted Gods plan! So far so good!

[@isaacgonzalez3737]

Thanks for the advice of praying 😢.

[@Fieldsdiesel]

First video I’ve seen of yours and you got my follow

[@MORE_DIRT]

Appreciate that!

[@Texascountrylife]

Love your story. Stay humble and keep trusting God.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Thanks for watching!

[@heminole4life849]

I’m in IT and about to start a side job land services business, brand new with no experience so I’m going to start with a small skid steer and maybe a little 1ton excavator for small jobs to learn and that I can pull with my Ram 1500. There is so much work around here. Thoughts or tips? God Bless.

[@Kleiminc]

Such an awesome testimony bro!! 👍🏼🙏

[@MORE_DIRT]

Thank you for watching!!

[@DARRELLTRUNNELL]

What state are you in and are you too busy now to do a 4-wheeler & side x side dirt track and bounty whole?

[@MORE_DIRT]

I’m in Indiana but I do travel. Email me [e-mail]

[@darnautov]

Love your testimony!!! Glory to God directing us in our everyday life!!! I've got a basement to Excavate for my own house, it's a walk out basement. What sixe of excavator would you recommend?

[@MORE_DIRT]

8 Ton machine at least

[@southsidestables]

Did ya'll hear him he said "There is no way I could do it without God" he exactly right! Keep up the good work buddy!

[@MORE_DIRT]

Appreciate that so much! Thanks for watching

[@topmodstv3682]

My problem is I work a full time excavation job and do it on the side. And as you probably know In the excavation world I have 0 free time to do it on the side so I can’t get busy enough to quit the other job

[@alleycat3793]

Hey man when you first started did you just rent machines? Or did you just jump in and buy a machine? Love your story man respect.

[@MORE_DIRT]

I rented for the first year yes. I still rent excavators but I did purchase a skid steer. Trying to keep my over head as low as possible.

[@allenhensleyjr4522]

what kind of demos are you doing?

[@Ziptietechnician]

Dude. I couldn't do it with out the help and support of my wife.

[@ErickLeal-m3c]

Good job man

[@VivekKumar-i9l5n]

I am an excavator operator and also a mini excavator mechanic. More than 5 years experience in this field. Can I get a job in anywhere.because I am new here

[@Rufngitsmoothly]

All Glory to God!

[@MaitoFavela]

I’m balls deep in equipment & studying for my earthwork & paving license & I feel stuck, every month I make payments & my real job pays for my equipment & whatever I make on the side is my saving money, typically $800 per weekend but since I don’t have my license I started doubting myself if I could do this without my license, I do have an LLC but became paranoid to work on my dream till I get my C12.. so since I let go of the gas pedal on the side jobs now I feel the financial pressure real bad & when I felt at my prime I proposed, she’s awesome helps me & is all for everything we’re doing but i am definitely at the point where I need that spiritual inner lift you know? The type that we could only find with God and in God but why can’t I just fully trust him & learn to leave my worries behind. So I’m at the point where I have all the right equipment to make it happen but feel stuck spiritually. New subscriber btw

[@MORE_DIRT]

Appreciate you taking the time to comment!! Man I’ll honest I wrestled with the fact of trusting him fully. Are you active in a church? Dm me on IG more_dirt359 we can discuss it more! I’d be happy to chat

[@JacobJ265]

I could relly use some helpful advice man. I'm also in indiana thinking about going on my own but I just have questions and no one that can answer them

[@MORE_DIRT]

Email me [e-mail]

[@tsh30039]

Man you do some really good work.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Appreciate that! Still have tons to learn while I expand my business

[@coopergrant857]

Show us the dirt bike tracks 💪🏻🤙🏻

[@MORE_DIRT]

I’ve got a whole playlist for my track builds! kzbin.info/aero/PLVXjxdky9CzP92rL4btBoceW7brC1HshC&si=nsdi6936kinyW1yo

[@timothydeshaies]

You must have a CDL after buying the f450? I think you said your dump trailer was 14k and just a f350 dually is usually a gvwr of 14k. Even if your trailer and truck are empty and no where near weighing 26k DOT will nail you and shut you down because of the GVWR of the tags are higher than 26k. If you don't have a CDL please look into this! I read that you had insurance, so I would hope you're legal, because if you ended up over weight insurance will decline any claims and you can lose everything. Even if you weren't at fault, just registered incorrectly.

[@MORE_DIRT]

Yes you are correct, I sold my Dually and went back to a f350 srw and a 14k trailer for the time being. I do not have my cdl yet but I am fully legal operating.

[@plumppickle4u108]

What kind of license do you need to do this work

[@MORE_DIRT]

In Indiana you don’t need a license.

[@Scottietalks]

Do you need ANY KIND OF OPERATOR LICENSES FOR MINI EXCAVATOR OR ANY EQUIPMENT?????

[@MORE_DIRT]

No sir not in my location

[@j6rojas1]

god bless bro

[@thebrodycody2009]

Do you buy or rent equipment and if you rent how do you break down the rental cost into a job and do you rent by the month or by week or day?

[@MORE_DIRT]

I personally take the hours it’s cost to rent and x3 the price For Instance if a machine cost me $500 a day to rent I divided by 8 (8 hour work day) Then take that number $62.50 then x3. That’s 187.50 an hour. $1500 a day for just the machine. Add material and labor accordingly.

[@kubota33]

Wow that's crazy that you make that much

[@MORE_DIRT]

That’s the going rate in my area. Some guys are even as high as $2500

[@kubota33]

@@MORE_DIRT Good for you guys. What Area are you in? Hope I didn't offend you there.

[@MORE_DIRT]

@kubota33 not at all sir! We are In southern Indiana. Near Indiana university

[@famzae3223]

Do you offer subcontracting?

[@MORE_DIRT]

Yes I sub out a lot of work

[@maguiremorreale5640]

Your 20 u said?

[@MORE_DIRT]

29, started at 26

[@colestonebreaker9715]

He’s 20??

[@MORE_DIRT]

I’m 29

[@colestonebreaker9715]

@@MORE_DIRT oh ok haha, thinking about doing either concrete or excavating, I’m 20 years old and getting sick of college. Love the vids man.

[@MORE_DIRT]

@colestonebreaker9715 find a good company and work for them and learn all you can for a year or so. I’ve cost myself a lot of money with learning the hard way 😂

[@texas4325]

Trust in god and get it done!