How I Got my General Contractors License at 22 Years Old

[@StoneArtscape-td1ov]

I passed my GC today, I cried inside my truck and I rise my hands to glorify our God, he helped me. 😊.. Blessing all of you guys.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Congrats 🎉

[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@johngvogel]

I’ve been in major commercial construction or over 30 years and I can tell you that there are always milestones that you strive for, achieve by Gods strength, then you think “next milestone here I come!”. There’s been many highs and many lows but ya learn to give it to God! Love people, Love God!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Big John Vogel Amen! 😃

[@amerikaine]

@@Jesse_Lane Class of 40 students only I got the license of CGC states Florida, after 2 years of learning

[@josearredondo2251]

Love your energy and your faith! Got a subscriber on this vid. I took my class c test two days ago and everything you said about study study study and then open the book and not recognizing anything is so true. P.s. by the grace of God I passed! Keep up the great videos!

[@ruggedrebel57]

Honestly Inspirational, I'm 16 and have slowly started swaying my Future towards Contracting. I have worked in Lawn Care with my own Business, But this is really starting to Catch my eye.

[@zuckmyballsg1802]

RuggedRebel57 You’re heading in the right direction

[@ZeitlinBrothers]

Hows it going?

[@ruggedrebel57]

@ZeitlinBrothers It's been a wild ride. I went to college for a year and a half. I then moved away from home to get some space. I worked for Pepsi, Amazon, a Farm, and a Zoo. My last 2 jobs have been in sales, with a merchant services company and now with a car lot. The car lot is treating me horribly, so I'm actually quitting today. Yay! Life's beautiful, but it's a mess.

[@mikerodrigues1550]

Jesse, You're a true inspiration! I started as a labor 3 years ago and love construction so much I worked 7 days a week for 18 months to keep learning and doing. Made it to a lull operator in 3 months then assistant super In 7 months and finally after all the ups and downs became a framing superintendent. all within that 18 month time frame. It's not for everyone but if you give yourself small goals to reach in a realistic time frame anything is possible. Now in 2019 as a framing business owner and master carpenter its definitely way different from being an "employee". But I dont regret any of the bad because God was and still is with me as I build my brand and life everyday. It also makes you more aware of how being the best you makes people want you more. I'm blessed to have a wonderful wife who believes in me when I dont belive in myself at times. And when you least expect it God is patiently waiting for your next move. Knock on those doors till one opens and get up no matter how many times you fail.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Mike Rodrigues Amen!! Keep going!! 🔨 🚀

[@billiondollardong]

Mike Rodrigues get it, “time frame”

[@valentino3321]

Amen and Amen bro! I once had a conversation with a very wealthy person in Beverly Hills and he said the secret to success is Attitude, Attitude, Attitude! And you have a great Attitude! Keep up the good work!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Mindset, mindset, mindset. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@hammerhead19able]

I subscribed for a reason, that was getting my own business started. I found your site on "Contractors License". Hearing your story was very uplifting and motivating for me. I have this thing about drawing, building, and seeing it come to life. It's something that makes me feel good. Any pointers would be great from anyone. Thank you for the video.

[@yetirider1233]

Hey man you are very inspirational. I have been a roofing contractor since 2015 and I find myself getting into bigger and bigger projects every year. This year I decided I was going to start studying to get my general contractors license. I just feel that it will come in handy someday. Anyway, thank you for the inspiration and you have a new subscriber.

[@amerikaine]

Class of 40 students only I got the license of CGC states Florida, after 2 years of learning

[@bAdA37]

Wow.. the part when you're talking about God getting you through the test.. AMEN HALLELUJAH!

[@samuelcruz7773]

Thank you for that man! You’re truly an inspiration. Dios te bendiga.

[@Jesse_Lane]

😄

[@ronniepreal9217]

Thank Jesse and God bless you and your loved ones!

[@CesarLopez-iw3wm]

I literally just took the initiative to become a contractor. Ways to go before I get there but You just inspired me to study and feel hopeful that God will guide my every step. Thank you! God bless and wish your business keeps thriving.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Cesar Lopez 36 Wow!! Do it. 🔨🚀

[@CesarLopez-iw3wm]

Yes I need to. I should of done it long ago but never felt I needed to till now. Thanks. God bless.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Cesar Lopez 36 God bless and stay in touch

[@CreativeV3]

Post office is a cool job, work there for 2 years (I was even about to be a supervisor). But I quit this August, in pursuit of something. Thank you for making this video. It has motivated me to switch paths and educate myself in the trades. At the end of the day we have to provide a solution to the problem, and do it right.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Luis Monge Yes!

[@jcannon5490]

Your story is very inspirational. I am taking my Residential light commercial exam for the state of Georgia on the 27th of November. I watch your videos every time you upload keep up the good work wish you much success.

[@Jesse_Lane]

j cannon Yes!! That’s awesome. You’re going to do great! Thanks for watching. Lots more to come very soon ✨

[@johnnycalderon8849]

Im 22 , about to turn 23. I live in las Vegas NV so I've grown up seeing construction all around me and I love it. I went to a magnet school where my major was architecture, something that I wish I could've persuaded but do to economic circumstances I was not able to follow that dream. While I was in high school I had a part time job at shop where we built anything from custom kitchens, bars, restaurants, casinos, you name it. My first job out of high was structural steel out of state which I think is probably my favorite job because I just loved being in heights and welding. After that I came back home and got a job in carpentry again, this time with remodels. I liked it but I didnt feel I wasnt going to go anywhere with the company so I looked for another job. So I became a plant labor with one of the largest concrete providers in the US, calportland to be exact. There I didnt everything, learned to operated heavy equipment like wheel loaders and excavators, again I felt like I needed more so I became a mixer driver for them. I asked my plant manager to let me do more and earn more. Withing a week of the "go for it" I gave them my class A permit, and by the next two weeks when they had processed my paper work that I wasnt a labor anymore and now going to be a driver i handed them my actual class A drivers license. It's been a year since I started driving and again, I feel like it's probably not enough and now I want to get a contractor's license and start my own construction company. I just dont know how or where to start to get my contractors license.

[@acheampongkoranteng4847]

Mr J you have given me the reason why I should be interested in construction. I am a student studying building technology in school. Can I please have a personal with you. I really want to learn especially the estimation aspect. please I need your help.

[@NordKeyboardGuy]

Great story brother, may God continue to bless you!!! Amen!!!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Thank you!!

[@nickmalone8513]

You should do a video on if its worth it to get a degree in construction, like a construction managment degree.

[@llumbre7]

Thanks Jesse for sharing your success story. God Bless

[@Jesse_Lane]

God bless!

[@skipfoster5277]

Jesse, thanks so much for the cool video. I really enjoyed watching you talk about how the Lord came through for you. Keep after your purpose brother!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Yes sir!!!

[@NenaLiiz]

i love it!! im willing to do the work!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾👐🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@antwonwalker1847]

Great story. Appreciate the inspiration for becoming a contractor.

[@christopher9061]

Godbless! Thank you for your inspiration.

[@reggiew5514]

I had a similar time taking my GC exam. I forgot my glasses, and I just prayed to God to help me. I couldn’t believe I passed. Thank you lord.

[@christianbrent4642]

Such an inspirational video 🥲 I almost cried lol

[@Jesse_Lane]

😄😄😄

[@rauldelacruz2010]

Good video brother 💪🏽💪🏽

[@arjaez4908]

Great story dude. Glory to God all the way!!!

[@omargonzalez5240]

Thanks for the story.. if you could do it, I can too. God bless brother!

[@Jesse_Lane]

God bless!!!

[@davidsandoval2846]

Very cool story very inspiring I get what you went through when you went to take your test I studied for my contractors license and failed the questions asked were not on the test either big time let down but I didnt get to bummed I figured God was actually protecting me it wasnt his plan for me at that time so I went back to doing what I was doing I'm not discouraged anymore i learned from it I'm staying positive living by faith thanking God for proving for me today and looking forward to what's in my future as only God knows were I'll end up trust in the lord with all your heart and hell direct your paths that's me I wait on gods plan for my life believe wait be patient and dont loose heart in all the craziness of life trust him today and always you'll find peace and hope thanks again for your video blessings you all

[@BAESDart]

ive never actually built anything big but i really want to start. I plan on buying a home and doing renovations. Do I need my contractors license to do that?

[@gegebuysflorida]

Love this video!!!! New subscriber right here. Your energy and faith is truly a great thing to see. Here I am 30 years old and decided I want to be a general contractor. Thank you for this video and your channel in general!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Yay!!

[@gegebuysflorida]

@@Jesse_Lane most definitely will be booking a consultation with you. I’m here in West Palm Beach, Fl.

[@h.aso1521]

Man this is my second video and thanks 🙏

[@gamernance5638]

Great story. I appreciate the information and inspiration. Glad to hear you're killing it

[@Brunodirocco15]

Awesome video !!

[@Perspectives-rs4zc]

Very happy to hear about God and your success. Great job!

[@produceconstruction9228]

Try to get commercial general contractor license here in Louisiana ! Close book test here. I feel your PAIN.

[@heatheramakwe8558]

You are awesome. Keep up that energy and hope!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Thanks Heather!

[@isaisaldana2191]

I'm 25 I've helped with small concrete projects and always thought of leaving my dead end job and start working in construction and learning the business. Is it to late for me ? I pray to God about it, but I'm always fearful of starting from the bottom again. Any advice?

[@raulmercado7976]

Bruh same here, I’m 25 & literary took a leave of absence from my job & started my LLC. I’m not gonna lie it’s extremely stressful only because I’m kind of just jumping in head first & pretty much going in off that leap of faith. I partnered up w a long time childhood friend who’s had his LLC doing countertops who pretty much has most of the knowledge I don’t, but slowly but surely I feel I’m figuring everything out. Good luck & I hope you do great things. We out here.

[@pedromarcano1700]

Lord knows I needed to watch this video... Thank you Jesse and God bless you brother.

[@Jesse_Lane]

😄

[@SaintlySaavy]

Thanks for doing this video! I really needed that to start my day. I am currently on this journey, and was letting some doubt creep in. Great add, I needed a YES you can, and a here is how.

[@Jesse_Lane]

YOU GOT THIS!!

[@thoedessaymezkin6155]

Thanks alot for this video. I just opened my own business im 25 you really create inspiration. Will neec to get them books as well

[@kena8707]

Amazing video I am also looking into starting my own contracting business I also have the same experience you had as a child from tiling floors to framing a room and tips on starting?

[@Jesse_Lane]

Yes! Tons. I'm uploading a video which should be live in a few hours named "The Truth about becoming a General Contractor" It will help you.

[@Dodzon2010]

Ty very much for your time and help!

[@GelexTP2]

Great information.

[@dexlex2002]

wonderful story

[@brandonjackson3320]

Yea this was very helpful honestly !

[@Chelsea22356]

I’m 22 and want to get my GCL but I’m having a hard time getting experience as a female. I also don’t know how to go about getting experience because I feel like people won’t want to help me due to competition

[@andrews7731]

Very inspiring.. I’m looking to follow the same path! Thank you

[@Jesse_Lane]

Andrew S Sweet! Thanks for subscribing. Lots more videos coming. Any specific topics or questions I can answer? :)

[@edinm.6264]

Right on brotha 🙏🏼📖 inspiring

[@Jesse_Lane]

🔥

[@RodneYSSantamarina]

You are awesome man. I also want to be a General Contractor and find a really useful help in your words.

[@GCPFY]

Jesse Jane man! wow. thanks. loved this video so real. thank you.

[@Jesse_Lane]

🔥

[@Myflarelately]

What about the experience requirement to have worked at least one year as a foreman . Is there a way around that requirement I have several years in the framing industry but not acting in a supervisory role.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Chuck Smith I would recommend picking up a position for a GC working as a superintendent.

[@jeffbogue3718]

It was nice to watch your video glad to see that you are doing something that you like and succeeding ...wish you all the best in life

[@Jesse_Lane]

Jeff Bogue Thank you so much for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe :-)

[@amgtrnd2245]

So much motivation in this video. Amen

[@ryanbaker2197]

Love this. One of my favorites.

[@vanjabi8827]

Thank you so much and God bless you my friend! I recently took the leap and left behind a 11+ year career in the automotive industry to become a General Contractor. It’s been rather interesting lol and videos like this help!

[@ismaelnieto258]

Hey Jesse! Very inspiring video, I’m currently 17 and I want to become a contractor, I haven’t decided on what type of contractor since I have some experience in the painting part of construction. Do you know anything about painting contractor that may help?

[@TheLegoRacerz]

Thank you for the inspiration Jesse your the man

[@JY601]

This is amazing I really appreciate this and needed to hear this.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Good!!

[@davidwho8215]

I’ve been building things my whole life, but have no recent employment in the trade. How to I get past the one year foreman experience? I’m retired military, and own a small businesses in Florida.

[@JBNetBreaker]

Trying to get free advice here: There's a small roofing company that continually struggles financially, many factors, but they are honest people. Any recommendation?

[@DJBAILEY24skiii]

Much love and respect man, hope your business is doing good. I’m also a general contractor and have my own business so your story resonates with me. Take care man.

[@Jesse_Lane]

😃

[@omniaata525]

This video was amazing! I plan to become contractor and I’m starting school at the university of cincinnati this fall and I was wondering if my choice if majoring in construction management is great or if I should minor in something else with it or do some sort of double major. Could really use your advice, thank you!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Omnia Ata I don’t know much about Majors and Minors and the whole college world. I never went to college personally. Not to say that you shouldn’t. I think you should. Learn as much as you possibly can hands on as well, read tons of books and ask LOTS OF QUESTIONS. I’m here to help if you have any for me :)

[@Nottotv]

I need help getting my residential contractors license.. I have college degree which covers 3 years for experience but im missing the 1 year of structure experience required... How would you recommend for me to get that? I also live in Jax btw.

[@jamesalvarez8733]

What did they do, hold the door open for you? Just kidding, I got mine at 23 but a subcontractor license, but on a serious note it’s interesting how in some states becoming a general contractor or contractor is like a bowl of candy,as described by the wonderful (cough cough) members on the California licensing board, any one can do it, take for example Washington Ohio Maine Vermont or Texas , while in California or Nevada, you gotta do a circus stunt to get that license, since their requirements are most onerous than others , level the playing field and make the industry uniform, equally regulated as the White House executive order in 2015 on occupational licensing required of state lawmakers

[@jesse41841]

Thank you for this inspiring video.

[@revmbrown]

Awesome video and story. God is good!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Matthew Brown Amen!!

[@MichaelRodriguez-rl8hl]

Hey Jesse, I was looking at your video of how you got your contractors license. I'm in the same spot you were a couple years ago, I've been doing construction since I was 15 and right now I'm 21. I own my own handyman business now and I'm a little bit worried because I'm doing jobs over $500 all the time, and I know that's a violation to the law here in California. I want to get my own contractors license (I called a contractors school once and they told me I was going to get denied because of my age), I got the experience, and I have some years in that I can prove with payroll checks, but some other years I was paid cash. Do you think I just need to go for it and spend $1,000 in application fees and school? It's a lot of money and I don't want to get denied. What do you recommend? BTW awesome videos dude!

[@Versital223]

Thanks bro, you have really encouraged me to start my own company and I really appreciate your faith in your journey. Thanks for being a role model.

[@Jesse_Lane]

SheedTv Excited for you! Keep me posted on your journey as well!

[@CarrieWalters]

❤️ awe, Jesse! I learned so much about you! So proud of you for all of your accomplishments! 😂 about the doghouse comments. Loved the canes! You were such a baby in those videos! Love your faith and your drive buddy! 😗

[@Jesse_Lane]

Thanks, Carrie!!

[@kaylajackson7131]

I have so many tabs on my books 🤦‍♀️ its embarrassing.. passed the roofing exam! Just business and finance left..

[@lilmanjune02]

hey man, im 15 now and i want to get my contractors license i recently got into construction and i want to get on a job site in the summer when i turn 16. i literally have no experience what so ever in construction. but ive been reading a few humongous books. do you think i have any hope ?

[@Jesse_Lane]

ABSOLUTELY! I would recommend lots of on site experience before jumping into it. :)

[@rados7365]

Great story J ,I made it to the end ,,

[@kimdunn9602]

Jesse, your talk was so inspiring. And yes God is available to guide and support business matters too! God bless you for sharing your experience, knowledge and inspiration for other new entrepreneurs like myself...starting at age 63!

[@argcgroup]

Great inspiration how can I get consultation

[@Jesse_Lane]

Alisia Richardson www.jesselaneconsulting.com/

[@TheFISHINGfreaks]

Post more videos about Florida licenses and starting a company!

[@Jesse_Lane]

TheFISHINGfreaks Ok 👍🏼

[@6.7Bill]

Great video!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Bill Bazley thanks!

[@egmjr]

Honestly I can say that we have a similar story and I can say God help me get my contractor's license in VA. Thanks for putting your story out there, God bless you!

[@paulbotsyan1284]

Jesse, praise God for you.

[@Artt07]

what a video! God is great, and so are you

[@Jesse_Lane]

😃

[@cabuildouts9625]

Great video 🙏🏼👍🏻

[@jossuamarrero4146]

Thanks brother your a big help I have a handyman service in JACKSONVILLE maybe one day we can seat down and just have a chat

[@billiondollardong]

I’m 25. Dad is an illegitimate contractor and I’m tired of him paying the same wage for the past 3 years without a raise. It seems my dad doesn’t want to see me create wealth or own my own business, he still says I’m not ready, however he doesn’t know what he’s talking about because he is not licensed in anyway and I’ve never seen him pull a permit or even type a single appraisal, meaning he doesn’t know what “ready” is. I want to respectively leave his work and start my own. I have over 5 years doing everything except heating/air and extensive electrical. I’m hoping I can start a new business when I move to a different town in TEXAS soon. I don’t think the requirements for being a contractor in Texas are as intense as Florida, but I know there is a lot to becoming legit and making more than $30,000 a year as you say. This was super motivating and I can’t wait to make this dream a reality like you did. But for real get out of that dated ass room you’re doing the video in 😂 jk brother

[@ContractorsPrepTV]

Great video! If you need continuing Education Let us know. We loved the video by the way, congrats on passing your Exam! God Bless

[@keithwisdom1663]

Thanks 🙏

[@brianrodriguez4440]

God is good God bless you bro

[@Jesse_Lane]

😄🤙🏼

[@overdrivemobinc.inc.4570]

Great video really triggers my inspiration.

[@realtorhenrylinder3032]

This video was for me thanks brother

[@Jesse_Lane]

👍🏼

[@jmc9177]

I would really appreciate ITf you sent me that book I Will really study IV been in construction for 10 Years Now im 27 with 4 kids I do metal decking on bridges as a foreman and I know im really ready to take the next Step cool video and thanks.

[@shansiddiqui7136]

I am 21 years old and have no experience with my hands. Is it necessary to begin my career as a contractor with prior trades experience (Carpentry/plumbing/masonry) and if so, which trades would you recommend learning?

[@Jesse_Lane]

Yes! I would highly recommend learning every trade. To be a successful general contractor, you need to understand the entire process of construction. Although, there is nothing wrong with becoming a speciality contractor! (Electrician, Plumber etc.) :)

[@stephenh.3094]

I'm 41 and I'm impressed. I've been in construction for 25 years. Started with the family business at 16. Went on to bigger companies and have been a PM/ Estimator for a mid size DOD contractor for the last 8.5 years and the GM for the last 5. I'm studying for my GC (KB1) license in Arizona. I think about it everyday, I should pray about it more though. I've streamlined our company around management of subcontractors. We only self perform electrical under our C11. Employees are very expensive, especially when work is slow. Good Subs are getting harder and harder to find as well though...

[@garypoole2419]

Thank you!

[@whattime9789]

Great video !!!! Thank you

[@PeligroEsMiNombre]

[@renzogonzalez1214]

Bro I would love to spend a day with I am in the same path you are im 20yrs old been up & down construction since I was 12yrs old im from Texas

[@Jesse_Lane]

Love it!! Thanks for watching!

[@singingeaglep3253]

Dude! Fun video! Oh yeah, I still get comments on my walking cane! Keep up the great work!

[@TheAlejandroarana]

Hell yeah bro Thanks for this

[@maxlasater]

How long do you get for the test

[@MsVicky72]

AWSOME information. And I love how you put God first! that is the key to success!!

[@andresrubio9076]

A bit narcissistic? This is a how to video and became a bragging video!

[@Revoswathead]

Great testimony

[@Jesse_Lane]

Amen!