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[@CalebHammer]

On Friday, I audit the first ever politician on this show 😮

[@thepleasantpuffin]

Hunter "Dixie Normous" Biden

[@carlariggs525]

very interesting....

[@soccerblonde14]

please be George Santos 😳

[@keashablew7728]

What?!?!

[@607AAG]

You got Trump!? 🤣🤣

[@erinerinerinOOO]

I am disappointed in the fact that Caleb went to school for music composition and this show does not have a theme song.

[@amyomeara2515]

He should open a contest for the fans to submit compositions! Caleb!! Please?!!

[@ipbyrne]

“Years of academy training wasted!”

[@queenseabee8113]

😂😂

[@erictemple8599]

He does trumpet or trombone... he should make soundbites ... like "waaahhp waaahhp waaahhhh"

[@chuckgamble5696]

​@@erictemple8599Lmao like some Seinfeld shit? 😂

[@danw5996]

Never have I wanted a guest to succeed more then this guy.

[@8LyJu8]

Him and the woman who was screwed up by her family. Both of them did everything as best as they could be found themselves in these terrible positions for others

[@lyngirllove]

@@8LyJu8Mary is her name if I remember correctly, I think about her and her brothers a lot and hope things are going well for them ❤️. And this guest is definitely right there with her, they such lovely and deserving people!!

[@AzrewYT]

One bedroom apartment and the father is giving it to the daughter. The judge was right to give this man 100% custody. I hope he gets a million music clients soon

[@carahowell874]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DollLovers4Life]

Amen

[@debbz2150]

If his daughter has a Christmas wishlist, I’d love to buy a gift or two from it to relieve the burden from him 🫶🏽 I was raised by a young single mom & know the struggle!

[@katr1023]

Same here

[@aerialfruitbat1848]

Me too! 🤍

[@adamhuls]

Me too!

[@daphne10120]

Yes!

[@guadalupegonzalez9422]

Same here!

[@mr.awesome1576]

Having to pay for someone else’s legal fees especially when they initiated a divorce will always be insane to me

[@omotayosatuyi252]

Also the ex not paying child support when they killed their partner's financial career is ludicrous to me

[@legoboy-ox2kx]

This is the reason you should almost never get married in the USA lol

[@ciiscokid]

Doesn’t make sense unless its something he might have agreed to in order to get 100% custody we don’t know

[@TheSimba86]

men get raked over the coals in court

[@SammehMarley]

I know this is 4 months old, but the whole thing is that when you're married, the two people are functionally one person, so the money is both of theirs. So during the divorce, it makes sense for the money for both people's legal fees & stuff come from that "pool" of money, cuz they're not actually split yet, at that point.

[@Protopat_Prints]

I feel like Uber and doordash between gigs would be a good idea for this guy. Keeps the schedule open for better gigs while also filling up the free time

[@francoral]

I agree

[@MASTERPOPPA]

I made 50k last year as a single father only working 4 days a week doing a similar job (Gopuff). If I worked every single day I could've made closer to 100k (every city's market is very different)

[@salli2883]

This is a very volatile gig, especially if you use a car as your transportation. The cost of gas and increased mileage on the car can exceed what you make from something like uber, or breakeven. But in some situations its a great option, that might actually be a net positive for him.

[@geralqueen]

Agreed!

[@Gr13fM4ch1n3]

Jesus​@@MASTERPOPPA

[@life_of_laurel8602]

As a divorced mom of two who doesn't get child support and paid the thousands for my lawyer, I feel your pain! I do want to say that as stressful as the debt is, be sure you're allowing time with your daughter in this process! She wont understand your effort at her age, only if you were present in her day to day. You got this!

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Where's the dad? In jail?

[@life_of_laurel8602]

​@raleighman3000 Do you not understand divorce??? When the woman makes more than the man you don't get child support, sometimes you have to pay them regardless of the custody. The system is broken for divorcee's with kids.

[@deltafox1]

@@life_of_laurel8602that's what I said in a previous comment here, that the child support system intends to milk money out of parents. In the majority of cases the mother gets custody, dad pays child support. And I was called sexist. Your case is very particular and not the norm. The whole system is rigged

[@LaSombraa]

@@life_of_laurel8602whoever gets the kids should always get child support… such a ridiculous system. Hope you’re pulling through.

[@laurieanderson2756]

Exactly what I was thinking. I think maybe Caleb’s so focused on the money, which is very important don’t get me wrong, but this man also needs to see his kid. The girl already doesn’t have the mother in the picture very much. She needs her dad!

[@luxeydaze]

He seems like a great father who is trying his best. His daughter’s mom should pay child support. His daughter deserves it.

[@deathpyre42]

To be fair, he's just really lucky not to be on the hook for child support, even with full custody.

[@chimeragothic2972]

@@deathpyre42 No custodial parent pays child support.....because it would be paid to themselves as the custodial parent. Think before typing.

[@wepainc.811]

@@deathpyre42your comment doesn’t make sense bro lol

[@alexpopov6661]

You seem young but i dont mean that in a derogatory way, so ill break it down for you. The american court system is incredibly biased towards mothers when it comes to custody, odds are if the dad is given full custody that means the mother is nowhere near to being in a position where she could pay the child support, 99.9% of the time.

[@jessip8654]

@@alexpopov6661 Actually if you look at the cold, hard facts, this is not true. In cases where the father fights for custody, he usually wins. Mothers just usually end up with full custody because fathers are more likely to either bolt or surrender custody.

[@ignorantenlightenment]

A single father taking care of his responsibility, I salute this man I hope and pray he gets things together 🙌🏾

[@jeremygmail]

Amen! And even though I hated my ex through my divorce I was so thankful to not be in the red after that process.

[@CalebHammer]

❤❤❤

[@katrina3560]

A rarity! ❤

[@godpilled9077]

When men file for custody they usually win, this guy seems responsible.

[@Jellyclaws221]

​@@godpilled9077 Are there any stats that back that up? Not saying its not true, i just dont see anything when i google that

[@noheamalden2719]

Suggestion: tap in to the homeschool community. That way you can offer lessons during normal school hours. Us homeschoolers appreciate when there’s classes/lessons during the morning and early afternoon 👍🏽

[@FlyByFrancis]

Upvoted 👍 great suggestion

[@kara8911]

For sure!

[@CrystalKat]

This guy needs to get to homeschool programs. I did homeschool with my son and alllll the music programs and instruction was always full. And he could even work mornings! Wish this guy the best! Keep being a great dad.

[@aUNCtarheeel]

I hope he sees this!!!!

[@Faustvonholle]

Commenting to boost this, that's a phenomenal idea and I really want him to see this, or have Caleb send the idea his way

[@alwaysemilia]

oh that sounds like it would be a good fit. Hope he sees it and checks it out!

[@lauraweiss7875]

This is a great idea!

[@CrystalKat]

I guess I should share what we did- we got an instructor to come to a house, we had 5 kids (all same skill level, beginners, same age-ish), split the cost 5 ways (paid at the beginning of the month, so if you were sick or on vacation too bad for you!) met every Wednesday, Friday morning and 1.5 hrs each session so 3 hrs a week. But if this guy could get even 3 or 4 groups going that would be money he could make during the week and during school hours. And he could keep his one on ones in the evenings.

[@Nimrukkti]

If you work at the YMCA, theyll give you an extra discount on the childcare - plus they open so early that you could work the fitness floor or something until noon. Very flexible hours.

[@adamleverance28]

I'm a stay at home dad I'm going to the Y today so I can work 8-12

[@jodeemackenzie]

This guy seems super humble and I think we are all pulling for him!! I hope his situation improves quickly!

[@BossMan_Jerm]

Damn for the dad to get full custody, his ex wife must be just off the freaking rails

[@sheenmccart14]

This dude was willing to actually sell things he realized he didn’t need. One of the only guests I ever remember doing that. I really respect this guy and am wishing him the best. You’ve got this!

[@mrscourtneyward]

I wish him well on his journey. Can’t even imagine what it’s like to be a single dad in 2023. I feel like He would KILL it as a bartender, he gives off those vibes

[@aydihd]

This guy is a breath of fresh air compared to some of the people that come on this show 😂 I really hope he can turn his situation around and enjoy a stress-free future with his little girl!

[@mrscassandrasolano]

Caleb is SO aware of the real costs and responsibilities it takes to be a parent. This needs to be talked about more! We need more education about what it really takes-financially and emotionally to be a good parent. If Caleb ever has stinky smelly kids I’m sure he’ll be a great dad.

[@javierajaviera3939]

Usually people that are more aware of the real costs and responsibilities of parenthood, tend to decide go childfree, me included 😅

[@Astro95Media]

I went through it, too. $22,000 divorce from 2016-2018. Got custody of my then-two-year-old daughter. Had to borrow money for the whole process and was six figures in total debt by the end. But it was worth it. Got a new job a few months after it ended. Income went way up and I started attacking all my debt like there was no tomorrow. Three years later, I was debt free, saving for her college and building wealth. Praying for ya, Lester. You can do this!!

[@pinkyblessed2218]

Good for you!👏👏👏 And your child!

[@ThePeacePlant]

So who did you message on Instagram to help you trade stocks? I always see comments on KZbin suggesting a great trader who can help you become financially free, like I see you have already done! I am joking obviously. Those people and comments are all scammers

[@Verethill18]

6 figures debt cleared in 3 years? 😮

[@Doctaphil64]

I think many of us needed this episode after watching Boogie2988 make up excuses for 2 hours straight. We're rooting for you, guy! Hope he can grind this debt down and move on with his life. God bless you for taking care of your family.

[@katiempojer]

This man is a real man. He’s doing the best he can divofce is brutal

[@bamboozled1668]

The way his face lights up when he talks about his daughter tells me she's in good hands 💕

[@gjchawks17]

As someone who spent way too much money in attorney fees, I understand how it just spirals out of control. Just wrapped up a 3 year lawsuit and I’m out ~22k after “winning”. It’s brutal watch everything get drained away and things get pushed back for seemingly no reason. Luckily I was able to recover some of my money (unlike a divorce/custody battle) but the hole it put me felt like I was ruined. I feel for him and wish him the best of luck

[@ericmason1285]

Should've just done mediation. It's like $100 and works even better than attorneys.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Not bad for 3 yrs.

[@26Sundrops]

@@ericmason1285 Not always. It's typically a lower risk for high costs, but claiming that it works better just isn't true in many cases. It always depends on the specific situation and whether both parties can set aside personal interests to solve the root problem.

[@ericmason1285]

@@26Sundrops sorry, have you actually done mediation? Neither party can just be like "no." There's a 3rd party, the mediator, who forces an agreement, and if one party is not agreeable, they'll override them and it gets out into a court order.

[@gjchawks17]

@@ericmason1285 I sued multiple parties over a house I bought. There was no way to not bring lawyers into it. I went up against a title company, a lawyer representing the title company and the seller

[@Nettingyournetworth]

You got this dude!! I hope you read the comment section and get some motivation. You're a great dad and you have your whole life ahead of you ✊️

[@kadachiman7234]

Probably the first guest that I have seen who is realistic, accepting and aware of his current situation.......and prepared to do something about it. You have got this mate as you are very levelheaded.

[@jodileeglammo1354]

This guy seems super sweet. I hope you have him back on and his situation improves 1000%

[@stevenewsome5306]

Much love and respect man. I’ve been in family court 6 yrs, spend 35k, 4 different lawyers and finally got 50-50 with his grandmother. The mom lied on the birth certificate. he was 3 when I found out -now 9. Just getting 50-50 was hell but finally a perfect situation for him. It was worth every cent, heartache and troubles. Family is everything & priceless. ❤

[@osirismalu3394]

35k??????? Those numbers are ridiculous

[@viewtube51]

thank you for the birth control. Ouf.

[@countrymusicandcher8593]

​@@osirismalu3394TBH over 6 years 35k sounds like realy cheap. Sadly 😢

[@user-vg8ox3he1i]

why should a FATHER have to fight for custody over his GRAND-MOTHER. That is insane!!

[@stevenewsome5306]

@@user-vg8ox3he1i it was the mothers mom but you’re right I shouldn’t have had to fight at all. I took a dna test and he came back mine, then I had to fight to get any rights whatsoever, then visitation, then 50-50. Courts are biased and side with the woman in most cases, even if it is a grandmother.

[@tonyahenry4167]

His spending wasn’t bad he just got a lot on his plate

[@AmaZaneChannel]

He should consider doing zoom guitar lessons and setup a Calendly so he can get clients all over the world 🙌

[@dynamicdanam3644]

I added a similar suggestion on a comment where some people suggested connecting with home schoolers. Even adults who what to learn and are teleworking may have flexibility time during his available hours to do lessons via Zoom.

[@1nnu3ndo]

I really like how Caleb always says 'we' and 'us'... he makes it feel like he's in it with them.

[@newworldbro]

it’s a great psychological tactic. Makes it so you’re not seen as attacking someone, but rather helping and being a part of the conversation.

[@DarrickBaker4]

Another receptive guest! Open, honest, and realistic about why he is in his situation. Needs to be a bit more aggressive towards getting that job and figuring out the schedule after that! I really think he will get this all taken care of!

[@joshuatolermedia]

He might want to check out being a stagehand at some of the local venues in Austin. It's in the "live music" scene but they usually get a "minimum" rate and are typically late at night for load outs. Definitely a great way for a musician to supplement their income in a town like Austin!

[@christinateresabrown]

He has a 4 year old, he can’t work nights.

[@joshuatolermedia]

14:12 time stamp. His dad can help him out for 3 nights a week. Stagehand work is typically "on call" and a great side hustle for musicians. If he's making OT since it's later at night, he would probably hit $30/hr at OT with a 4 hour minimum call. That's an extra $1200-1400/month (for three nights a week). Just giving an idea that might benefit him in the long run. If he lives in Austin (because we lived in Austin for 5 years) there are numerous venues that WILL hire him on the spot to stagehand nights. *@@christinateresabrown

[@samanthaw.861]

A down to earth dude with responsibilities and accountability and minimal BS spending?? What is this madness?! More of these, please.

[@meagon1020]

This was an amazing audit! I relate to this one a lot because I wasn't able to pick up a second job to pay off my debt until my son was old enough due to a lack of support. Amazingly, Lester has such a supportive family and I really hope he can pick up a second job to pay down his debt. It's a double-edged sword because you're doing something to benefit your family's future but feel terrible as a parent for not spending as much time with them while they're still young. Keep fighting the good fight Lester, your daughter will notice it as she grows up. ❤

[@ckreon]

So tough - it's trading one thing for another. Just gotta hope the trade ends up benefiting them more in the long run. Sadly that's not always the case. Parents are always stuck between a rock and a hard place.

[@matthewv4170]

He could find a work from home job

[@Doctaphil64]

God bless you for taking responsibility and care of your family

[@ThePeacePlant]

What bills were you paying that stopped you from getting a second job so you wouldn't lose government assistance? I am genuinely curious, this is not an attack

[@meagon1020]

@@ThePeacePlantI didn’t have government assistance. I couldn’t get a second job while my son was so young because I didn’t have a babysitter and childcare in the US is extremely expensive so my second job income would end up going towards that and not debt. That’s no longer an issue though because he is old enough to watch himself if/when I work a second job.

[@meep7979]

I’m rooting for this guy. I know he can turn his situation around

[@Pandefly]

There really should be state-funded litigation lawyers like there is for criminal defense. It’s horrific that people HAVE to pay out of pocket for for civil cases when they can be just as important as criminal cases.

[@JunkSock]

But then everyone has to pay for it. More people should learn law and then donate their expertise

[@nomadic_orthodox]

We have that in Europe. It’s not a perfect system but better than forcing people into debt for years or decades.

[@Pandefly]

@@JunkSock I hate to break this to you, but you will have to pay your taxes regardless of what the government decides to do with it.

[@soufiane4527]

That's unfair, you will increase taxes that what he meant. We then can decide as a society if we are ok or not, that is a different discussion.@@Pandefly

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

@@Pandefly "I wish we could do it but where will the money come from?" Spend 150 gorillion dollars on military bloat every year

[@serendipityhere2029]

My ex is the reason I had to take on $30k in debt...and it was technically not a messy divorce. I feel for him.

[@jenn8179]

Same! I had an "amicable" divorce and I paid $22k! Ridiculous!

[@somedudeinatunnel3102]

Am I missing something? You're both women, what cost you so much money, just a divorce attorney? Didn't the money you both got in the divorce pay for the lawyer and then some? Sorry for my ignorance, I'm a single male.

[@tttriple]

So, you just assume their husbands were wealthy? Lol. On top of that, the money trickles, not a lump sum. ​@@somedudeinatunnel3102

[@jenn8179]

@@somedudeinatunnel3102 I was the only one working for 10 years of our marriage. We decided he would be the stay-at-home parent because I had the better job. But even after the kids were in school full-time, he refused to work. And yes, $22k just for an attorney. Even though we agreed on everything. My attorney asked for fees to be paid because there was no reason we had to go to court. The judge said "Nope". And he took half of everything. From a job I've been working at for 20 years...before I even knew him.

[@tatianabritton6258]

⁠@@somedudeinatunnel3102getting a divorce is very expensive and that’s just legal act of the separation. Factor in assets, children and a spouse who doesn’t want to cooperate/gets entitled which all drags out the process and the attorney fees start to add up very quickly.

[@veronicavids]

These are my favorite kinds of guests. No bs, cool and level headed

[@dragonstooth4223]

This is a lesson in be careful who you breed with. Hope he gets through this. He seems like a nice guy and humble.

[@tobene]

Breed with? Are you a race horse?

[@Ppinkerton999]

I’m not gonna lie, I would donate to Him if it were for his legal fund!!! I’d donate no matter what for a lot of people, especially if they are actually wanting to change but this man is really doing the right thing and sucks that he is in this spot /:

[@eliharvyk]

Hey Caleb. Appreciate the quality content and consistency as always. Would love to see more grown *ss adults on the show, like that 40ish lady that had $200k in student loans. We need to know what those paths down the road look like. :)

[@rayagray6321]

Or maybe don't take out so many loans. I'm 26 and own my house and vehicles and have zero debt. And have over 10k in savings that's not counting my checking. It's not hard to be successful. Stop spending on stupid sh*t. I never went to college and make $40 an hour and once a week get payed $60 an hour. Which each day is 10 hour days. I make over 1k a week sometimes 2k. But I will be moving up in pay starting the beginning of the year and will be up to 45 an hour that's almost 70 an hour on overtime days. So yeah I don't need college.

[@loganvandyke7153]

@@rayagray6321he was just asking for more people on that are older and have student loan debt he didn’t say any opinion on what’s right 😭why you go off like that

[@NikkiJ20]

​@rayagray6321 who this for?! Your comment was so unnecessary and belittling ....but good for you!!! Clearly you're looking for someone to pat you on your back👏🏾

[@johncruz7923]

@@rayagray6321girl your dad ain’t here, stop preaching to the choir😂😂

[@rest0re871]

@@rayagray6321 That was the cringest, most random brag/rant I've ever seen lol. Who are you trying to impress right now? 😂

[@randygood651]

One of the best episodes in a while ! This guy seems like he's responsible, but just in a tough spot in life. Most of your guest just seem like they enjoy self destruction and making excuses.

[@simplyme922]

No way he's asking his sister and dad to chip in any dollars because they are already helping him with free childcare. The family plan he's paying for is likely his contribution to giving a little back to his tribe and village helping raise his kid, and gives him a little pride in giving a little back to his support system.

[@RocMerc]

I feel for him. If he didn’t get hit with this massive court case he’d be doing alright. I hope it works out man I’m rooting for you

[@chrisg5352]

I appreciate how this episode highlights the bias the judicial system has against male fathers who are genuinely trying to take care of their kids. No child support or assistance provided. I wish nothing but the best for this father and his daughter. May they prosper and be happy!!

[@TylerG60]

You don't have to say male father's lol. If you're a father you're obviously a male. If you think you're a female father you have some serious issues.

[@Diashi1267]

Seriously. He pays the child’s full bills and yet receives no support from the mother. If the genders were reversed he would either be required to pay child support or end up in jail

[@mmmd3429]

​@@Diashi1267Nailed it, flip the genders and the comments would be WILD.

[@kellyfoland2329]

It makes me sick how much lawyers overcharge fathers involved in custody litigation. It's been that way for a very long time. I'm a woman but have always felt fathers end up with a raw deal.

[@nomadic_orthodox]

A commenter just highlighted that she also doesn’t get child support from her ex-husband. The system is broken but that doesn’t mean that all fathers always pay child support.

[@nathankay-doney2143]

This is genuinely the most heartbreaking & heartwarming episode i’ve seen. Props to this man!

[@brendanalder8293]

You're trying your best mate and your daughter will love you ever the more for it. Much respect from Australia

[@noahorr3480]

Daily driving a 2003 Avalon with 270K miles love it! I'm more of a Honda fanboy myself but it's refreshing to see someone who's not in debt for a fancy SUV.

[@Susancov]

*The wisest thought that is in everyone's minds today is to invest in different income flows that do not depend on the government, especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a good time to invest in gold, silver and digital currencies (BTC, ETH.... Stock)*

[@henrypaterson4384]

Even with the bad economic, My life has totally changed since I started with $3,000 and now I make $68,700 every 14days for the past 3 months, I can afford any car or house of my choice right now and I don’t need to worry about my retirement ….,God bless Mrs Eleanor Nelson Barnes

[@liciaramos320]

After I got upto 500k trading with Mrs Eleanor Nelson, I bought a new House, a new car and I'm now able to send my kids to a better school in the states When someone is straight forward with what he or she is doing people will always speak up for them.

[@Frankdonald5]

Wow that’s amazing seeing people talking about her.. well it’s no longer a new thing to hear So much about her❤️ I was watching her interview on FOX when she said ‘’Crypto investment is profitable with a good professional broker’’ I quickly contacted her, I started with 3k now I have almost 175k in my coin base

[@stephenbush21]

How do I get started, have a little savings of $3,000 l've been wanting to invest

[@Frankdonald5]

I will drop her WhatsApps❤️ now ✍️

[@JWEATHERSBY]

This is legit one of my favorite sessions I've seen on here in a while! I can't wait to get some kind of follow-up on this one.

[@Gr13fM4ch1n3]

I really feel for this guy and want him to succeed. It's hard as a creative person to not be able to live and do what you're called to do, and on top of that provide for a child on your own. I wish he and his daughter the best.

[@davidwehmhoff5710]

This was a tough one. Glad my guy is stepping up and trying to make it all work for the benefit of his child. Hopefully he gets the ship right and progresses.

[@ethansaki]

Really cheering for this dude. Hope he comes back for a follow up and we can all celebrate with him together.

[@darbydeford6270]

Seems like a great guy doing whatever it takes for his kid. He can definitely improve this situation.

[@Cuwop2]

U got this my man 💪💪 its going to suck, but get yourself that extra job or two and bust out of debt. I really appreciate you taking care of your daughter 🙏 Ty Caleb and team as well

[@kellysmith6315]

Look at hotels for night audit. They usually have a full time person who needs 2 days a week off that you could cover. Plus extra for this sick/vacation days.

[@paigeaustin4790]

great episode… i do hope everything he’s disclosing won’t hurt him in a custody battle..

[@markdigital3936]

I like this dude, hope he does well. Also, weird one, but a couple of your comments on older videos inspired me to quit vaping finally. Thanks bro

[@saresheppp]

Really rooting for this guy!

[@careyhalsey2156]

I was a single parent and one huge cost that Caleb didn’t ask about was health insurance for him and his child , especially since he doesn’t have a full time job that might offer that benefit. Even through the marketplace, it costs a lot. He also needs life insurance since he has a child. I hope he can get to a better place.

[@Dan16673]

Yeah that price is insane. Need full time w benefits

[@pinkyblessed2218]

Great point!

[@DuckyB]

Hey Caleb. Grandma here who is always available to pick up grandkids to and from school and to after school activities for free. I think $25 a month Spotify thank you to his father and sister is very minimal. To ask them to chip in $8 each is kind of a slap in their faces. Just a thought.

[@kaylalindstedt6887]

I thought the same thing.

[@christinewallace9251]

Me too. He needs to lean on his family a lot right now, so no need to cause any friction on something so trivial.

[@Ria24Ria]

Why doesn’t he just do Uber eats from 7am to noon. It seems like it would work for him .

[@LawrenceTimme]

He addressed that near the end.

[@jakealberda4487]

This is a guy I can get behind. 100% accountability and willingness to work to get out of his situation. Also, he seems very appreciative of the help he has from friends and family. A breath of fresh air from the typical guest on the channel.

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

This guy should check out the Post Office. They're hiring this time of year, it's unionized, starts at like $18/hr, great benefits, lots of overnight shifts available. My partner works there now, my grandpa worked there for 27 years and retired with a good pension. It's a good job.

[@iancarney7729]

He need a cheaper apartment. I’m 3/4 of the way through and Caleb hasn’t said to get a cheaper one

[@vidyavisions]

You got this Lester! You have a good head on your shoulders brotha 💪

[@katlas]

He is a great guest. I wish the best for him.

[@courtney3540]

With his income the way it is, he may qualify for government assistance. He's a 2 person household with a low income. The YMCA often offers financial assistance for low income families as well.

[@SimonCas]

Just started but very interested in this episode. I went through a custody case for about a 2 years, costed about 15k. Got nothing accomplished, no improvements in the agreements, it was a shit show from beginning to end. The first lawyer just ghosted after $2500 retainer. Court system is Texas is a lose lose situation.

[@debisho01]

A grandma friend at work had an anonymous donor (we think maybe the attorney or even the judge) pay her bill in full! She even got her retainer back!! This was in Tarrant County ….

[@milkymilk53]

Damn this hits so close to home. Been through the same situation as this guy. Keep your head up bro and keep pushing onwards

[@cassandrawilder4635]

All the blessings to this man!!! As a single mom with an ex who doesn’t visit, send money, nothing - it brings me joy to know there’s dads like this man in the world who are really showing up for their child no matter what 🙏🏼

[@katyhaynes1765]

When he was talking about not wanting to switch to a 9-5 or other FT job that's not in his current career field because it wouldn't bring much more than his current income home, I kept thinking...... yeah, but you're not paying taxes or setting anything aside for them right now. If you had a FT W2 job, you'd be bringing more home, and it would be post-tax. And you'd likely have some benefits either provided or given at a lower cost than you're currently paying while self-employed.

[@milhouse7145]

Responsible guy with a young daughter, decent looking and can play guitar. Don't think he will be single too long. His ex must have really screwed up.

[@girlybaker1241]

One of my favorite episodes, so much helpful information

[@blakeclark8262]

I truly hope this young father gets ontop of this as im sure he would want more time with his child rather having to work so much. Keep going and hopefully easier days ahead and time to build beautiful moments with your child

[@AxisZtv]

I wish with all my heart Caleb's channel would've have existed and been on my radar 10 years ago... I would've literally paid money for this show. I would've been in a much better place in life (and honest my situation isn't that bad and I make good money). One of the most important channels on youtube. Just a glimpse... 2 months ago I charged $2500 on doordash, in the last month I've only spent $75 budgeted and under budget. Caleb is doing important work and changing lives!

[@a.a.5690]

Raised by a (much younger than this guy) single father. Until high school I saw him before school and after 7pm. My grandma and aunt helped tremendously and he worked his butt off to provide a solid home and eventually became a very successful business owner. Looking back I am incredibly thankful for the stability even if we wish we had more time together in childhood we have time together now. My half-sister got the oppsite side raised by our mother that barely worked, bounced rentals and schools, never had any stability and it effects her to this day. She has more time with a parent but it didnt translate into well being.

[@Amanda-xx7sj]

Did your mom have any extended family to help like your dad did? That makes a huge difference.

[@a.a.5690]

​@@Amanda-xx7sjyes a very strong support system as well. The biggest difference was truly Dad decided it was up to him to work hard and make a difference. Mom decided fun and doing something that made her happy always took precedence over ability to pay bills and provide. She was always saying 'it will work out eventually' wiyh no effort on her part to make things work. All of her children raised in her home went without a lot growing up. And tofay they anticipate financially taking care of her as she ages.

[@carkmagus6219]

Absolutely loving these videos about the Finals! Thanks m8!

[@Slayzleee]

So proud of this man. Full custody and doing his best for his daughter

[@poll2dock]

You forgot medical insurance for him and his child

[@richhands5269]

My three favorite channels: Caleb Hammer, Stock Brotha, & How Money Works. Make my week complete! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@JoonyaaTV]

Nice!!! my top 3 are Soft White Underbelly, ESPN, and Caleb Hammer

[@joeherrejon]

Solid picks! Mine are Caleb Hammer, The Money guy Show, and Reventure Consulting!

[@xX_HaRdBaLLz_Xx]

Fake🥸 Come on be honest. You say this everywhere but you just switch the names up. Can you come up with anything else to say or atleast say all the other KZbinrs that are your “Three favorite channels”😂

[@missmia196]

​@@xX_HaRdBaLLz_Xx lol right I see this exact comment every week 🤖

[@coldcheesebot]

mine are Caleb, Graham Stephen and The Money Guys :))

[@mbplove]

He's such a positive guy, I wish him the best

[@sesshylover17]

I like that these vids come out on my work from home days

[@ihabibrahim.5197]

I can tell he doesn’t want to work 9-5 but he has to get over that and do it for 2 yrs

[@nathonbrewer7775]

How did a judge authorize $0 for child support? I'm a single dad as well. I'm supposed to get like $300 a month. Needless to say she owes almost $20k in support. I'll never get it so I have had to figure things out on my own.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

What? She could go to jail for that, or a paycheck garnishment. Get on the ball.

[@alexs_toy_barn]

Women have the unwritten right to ignore any family court ruling if it doesn't favor them, it's unfair but that's the way our legislators have made it, tragic in the extreme to see how far our society has fallen

[@dynamicdanam3644]

Ensure the IRS is notified and you will eventually receive any refunds she would be due in the future. If she ends up receiving Social Security benefits, they would be offset.

[@nathonbrewer7775]

Thanks all for the info.

[@somethingawesome1462]

I’m assuming it’s bc she doesn’t have an income. He said she’s going back to college so her occupation might just be student

[@daphne10120]

I like this guy a lot. I agree with other comments recommending things like door dash while kiddo is at school and between lessons. He’s a good dad and a good guy, I have faith he will pull through.

[@elletoye9666]

I’m late to this but this guest is my favourite! He’s so relatable and it feels like he just needs a break. He’s causing no dramas and is making the best out of a crappy situation that he’s been left in. Really hope it works out for him and his daughter X x

[@jones2277]

i'm rooting for him! here's my suggestion: create a KZbin page and teach some different musical techniques. it's a great way to get some new clients and to bring in passive income.

[@kelliewarren6198]

This episode was hard to get through because as much as I respect Caleb, he doesn’t understand all that goes into parenthood. He suggests overnight work and leaning on free childcare way too much. A 4 year old sleeping at grandpas a lot may not be feasible and who’s to say grandpa is willing to do that? Or that dad wants to do that? Idk. That always just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

[@primepossum6997]

Yeah but what's the alternative? Just continue to fall behind on debt, never get ahead, and then rely on your kid to keep you going in retirement

[@alephnaught8343]

people have blind spots, and they cannot see their own blind spots.

[@kelliewarren6198]

@@primepossum6997oh I totally get it. I just think there are alternatives to overnight, and it shouldn’t be used as a blanket one-size-fits-all suggestion

[@ThePeacePlant]

I noticed that. Also if he gets government assistance he can't make a certain of money or he will lose government assistance, so him working more hours or a second job as he suggested is not a solution for this dudes specific situation

[@tehSlushie]

Thank you Caleb for the new SoFi ad ❤

[@DCMetroGecko]

A lot of practical advice - one of your best videos…

[@FabiWann]

Get a lower rent, work 15-25 more hours a week and you're gold, man!

[@loriej9297]

Stocking at grocery stores is a great option for overnight work. Walmart and Costco also do stocking overnight.

[@jennamills7064]

Wow this episode was the most relatable one to me. My fiancé is a private guitar teacher, my car is paid off, and I have $15k in custody-related lawyer fees for my almost 4 yr old daughter. If the guest is reading this: my fiance runs his business as an LLC, it’s about 7 years old, he has 50 students and makes around $8k a month working part time hours. I wanted to share that to give you hope that you CAN grow it to be successful, it just takes creative marketing and efficiency. Thank you for being on the show, your goal of relatability reached this viewer!!!

[@themysticalgg]

Thank you for waking me up Caleb.

[@bbkyjohnson]

As someone that made the decision not to go the super expensive attorney route because I just couldn’t afford the money. I wish I could have. I never imagined that my kids would be so badly affected by the situation they were forced into with their mom. Looking back I’d have spent 3 times what this guy did!!

[@kiritokirigaya5972]

I truly believe this man can do it. He kept his life very in order until it got crazy, and immediately after he's like I got to fix this. You can do this man!

[@JakeRogue]

Great episode TY Caleb!

[@Mac-ke3ho]

He seems like a really good guy. Not making up excuses like many other people on the show.