How I built my dream

[@maxjones9139]

Sir your timing on this video is awesome. Just left my comfortable job after 20 years to follow my dream of doing pretty much what you’re doing. Thankfully my family is keeping me fed while I’m in the market for a good used skid steer and mini ex. Good advice on owning real estate. Location location location. It’s been a wild ride on what land has value has done in the last decade in my area. Doesn’t hurt to invest in precious metals too. They’re going up nicely and are a good store of value. Ammo too.

[@GaryThomas-qt2eo]

You are the very best …I thank you for doing all you do for us

[@Dirtmonkey]

You are so welcome

[@CU96821]

Bravo 👏"Live below your means" and "no pain, no gain" are very true!!

[@robbiefarmer9243]

Awesome video and great advice. Love your enthusiasm and work ethic. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Cits]

You're definitely right on the team angle... The successful entrepreneurs that I've been able to talk to all have that one point in common - build a good team of good people, keep them happy, and that's how whatever venture you're working on will grow and become even more successful.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Boom!

[@ChuckBrowntheClown]

Zach should do videos on maintenance. Plus you got to talk to yourself to keep straight, on track.

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

Appreciate you sharing this! I am planning on starting my own company probably beginning of next year! Thanks for sharing!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Best of luck!

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@@Dirtmonkey thanks! Appreciate the advice!

[@akraix182]

I’m 5 years into my steel fab business. Reinvested everything thus far, it’s a struggle but it’s the long game I’m after

[@Dirtmonkey]

yep its a marathon not a sprint

[@AlexeiTetenov]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MidwestAdventureTeam]

When you are thinking of calling quits. That is the most important time to work even harder. It pays off. If you stick with it and see it through, it will be yours. As a man thinketh

[@Dirtmonkey]

wise words

[@DandNDirtwork]

This video was inspiring my business has lots of struggles I’m 3 years in and this motivation to keep going thanks God bless you

[@Dirtmonkey]

You got this!

[@terryknesek6922]

100% agreed about building your team and living below your means so you can re invest in it

[@CZAnthonyX]

I guess working for myself in the future is possible. However, I'm pretty content right now just having my own crew, and not having to do a bunch of back end work 😂

[@jlbaxe]

I had a remodeling company from 2005-2015, got bored with it and invested in better tools for custom cabinet and built ins and have been doing well the last 10 years, I’m not closing that company but shopping for a used skid steer and mini excavator….. I’ve realized I re invent myself every 10 years. Not looking for dirt work but already have 5-6 jobs lined up. We shall see where this venture takes me. I also started from nothing but a grandfather teaching me construction and hard work. Small farm and poor.

[@jlbaxe]

I’ve done foundations for additions with a mini ex and clearing, moving dirt with bobcats over the years. Lots of work to do at my house to get ready for a build a shop. Lots of grading and water issues with my house built in 1956. Great excuse not to rent lol

[@rob-toolsandtech2521]

Great advice, Stan! I'm not as far along as you, but I've been building my business for a while. I think Steve Jobs would agree with you. I think he said something about building a business being about hiring people smarter than yourself. I don't remember the exact quote though. Keep up the great content, man.

[@kennethroach4626]

wish you where around 35 years ago, at 62 I feel like I failed at everything I have done..... Great video though for younger people.. Listen to him!!

[@MrWassupimgary]

I like zack, happy birthday dude

[@WickedWaterGardens]

Love it!

[@adamsteele2464]

Keep making great videos

[@Shopweasel]

Your right.i posted this before the video was over I bought a complete sheet set on eBay for $9.00! There in nj.i bought 2 and they came real fast.there nice too.i'm calling it the hurricane recovery sheet deal.i.made a short. Ty for your video.

[@Michael-wy7om]

You think buying the stump grinding attachment for my landscaping company is a good idea? I could do all year and fill in the slow months in the winter.

[@Michael-wy7om]

I have an Bobcat MT-100

[@dlloyd01]

the photo of the truck you showed was a ford....not a chevy...just saying. love your videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

My bad

[@Quarry4x4]

Don't walk away talking... walks away talking. Part of why I watch

[@ipy_osrs]

Working on getting the truck.

[@blaineholder3574]

Good advice.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesbrussels5776]

Awesome thanks

[@Dirtmonkey]

You bet!

[@briancampbell2556]

👌

[@steveanderson4768]

I’ve been self-employed for 28 years doing construction mostly trimming out houses for the first 15 years you buy equipment slowly you figure out what is needed one time versus you need a tool multiple times a month then you buy it and then it slowly grew and it was awesome I had a blast until I physically could not do it anymore due to medical problems from being Navy Diver 5 joint replacements back issues and now I’m waiting on to replace two shoulders can’t quite do construction, but I’ve got another business that I am working and it is awesome

[@Jacked97Ram]

Was that a ford in the old photo?

[@TylerGarner-do2zt]

No he said 79 chevy I believe

[@Tyscrat]

yeah that was a 73-79 ford im not sure why he said chevy

[@Dirtmonkey]

That was a ford. I couldn't find a pic of my original chevy

[@zachkane7378]

We need to Mico grid, change the world of power 🔋.

[@bobbowlinex9319]

I thought you were replacing the Daewoo last year?

[@Dirtmonkey]

It was planned but money changed things

[@TTOCbusiness]

Thank you very much, brother. GOD bless, we got this !!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

You are very welcome

[@nashcobb3056]

here to help

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Nash!

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Stan I guess grease gun the man Sam no longer grease the machine's on a regular basis. I remember he use to get out of his vehicle in the morning with it in his Hand

[@Dirtmonkey]

he still does but hes on the field crew doing it

[@americanleisurepools6431]

LMFAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MikeRichmond]

All it takes to do KZbin is the ability to talk to yourself my friend....

[@HomesteadImprovement]

Made in the mud

[@Dirtmonkey]

cool saying

[@HomesteadImprovement]

@@Dirtmonkey quick question. Can concrete or asphalt be poured right next to a wall if it is only 3 feet? Is the three foot rule only for machinery and compacting or should there not be anything 3 ft back from the wall on top in general? For arguments sake, let’s say the wall is 4 or 5 feet as well, something where you’d say it’s at least holding back some weight and not only decoration.

[@JaimeCosme-x9y]

Good advise👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tyscrat]

Bro thats not a chevy....