How I started my Excavation Business | My Business Journey

[@datrill1000]

Man this is crazy!!!! I been struggling with my faith, career choices, etc something brought me here……..said I was gonna randomly attend a church too

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

I’m glad you are coming to our lord man it’s always great to see it. This career is amazing!

[@jasonm106]

Thank you Jesus

[@dlepuno]

You don't need a church to succeed, you just need to believe in yourself, be disciplined, focus on your goal and take action period.

[@PhillyTek-t7w]

just came home from prison been watching you religiously....thanks for the positive energy and info...we need more of this. the motivation has been shared god does a great job every time docent he ? peace

[@JWheeler331]

Been watching your videos for a couple days and enjoying them. New subscriber now.

[@MyTractorGuy]

We lived in Lakeland for about 15 years after I got out of the Marine Corps before moving back to NC. Your videos bring back a lot of good memories of that area. Keep up the good work.

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Yeah it’s great out here in central Florida great quality of life and a bunch of opportunities🙏🏾

[@hasanwilliams2194]

Great positive mindset ❤

[@derrickallison1965]

Awesome story!! And I am thankful or you.. and the advice you just gave. I am currently in this position.. with getting my business off the ground.. God bless you..

[@hasanwilliams2194]

Keep grinding family you are doing great ❤❤❤❤

[@frankcastle7777]

You are doing good, keep up the hard work, and GOD BLESS!

[@jellygreen4]

Thanks for sharing brother

[@MrLoco61]

Much Props to you, keep pushing I know sometimes it gets real hard but just dont stop KEEP PUSHING

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Thank you man your definitely right this line of work isn’t easy at all

[@pickuptrucker17]

Keep learning keep grinding! Awesome you started out young. I'm 34 just now trying to start my own thing I have allot to learn it's great to hear your story!

[@et1871]

Great video thanks for sharing your story your channel has great content very usefull information greatly appreciate it.

[@alliwantedwasahellcat9565]

Dude keep going broo!!!!

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Thank you man!!

[@zm4710]

Blessings brother

[@UTubePhoenix]

Congrats on your business, and happy 1st Mother’s Day and 1st Father’s Day in a few weeks!

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Thank you man I appreciate it same to you if it applies 👌🏾

[@CLIPIT_FIELD_BUSH_MOWERS]

Thanks for the humble inspiration from sunny Fiji Islands.

[@DavidEdwardsMusic]

Thanks for sharing your story and for the information!

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

No problem thank you for watching and giving my story a listen.

[@ceejay5803]

Thanks for posting this video sir, this was very helpful, I have more clarity, understanding and direction as an entrepreneur

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

No problem man more videos come in the future

[@kingsman7965]

Big up bro much love from Kenya you inspire me

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Thank you man!

[@michaelplewman]

You da man. I think this video is on point. I run a small construction company and I just created a new corporation that operates as an excavation company. My CAT 305 is arriving any day!

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Dang man congrats the 305 is a straight beast I’ve seen video on how much power it has and I’m glad to hear from other people in the excavation niche

[@karlwahlfield6462]

amazing story dude, im a 5th generation business at 36 and always need new input

[@JackofHaulTrades]

Great video brother! Keep grinding 💪

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Thank man appreciate your comment🙏🏾

[@datrill1000]

Bro I’m so hyped up for you!!! This my new tv channel lol you might make me switch careers or add on another

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Thank you brotha I’m glad you enjoy my content I try to make it as best I can and as time goes on I hope to improve the production of my videos

[@alabamashagreen2106]

Awesome Bro!Keep it up!

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Thank you man more to come in the future!

[@anthonydellacroce3447]

I plan on using a loan on my 401k and getting a skid steer to do work around the house. But i might start doing jobs with it and see what it turns into.

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

You should it’s a great way to make money

[@leonardoharo5429]

Hey man I love your videos

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Thank you man more to come!

[@morganandsonslawncare6991]

I’ve been watching you work. Good video bro keep grinding I’m tryna get where u at now I’m have a landscaping business but I want an excavator too for big and lucrative jobs. Appreciate for the video 💯

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

It’s a great investment I would suggest you do and it would also help you in your landscaping and maybe you can get into hardscaping as well now

[@NathanMagdaleno-c7d]

Cool story thanks for sharing. What college did you play at?

[@chrisgarland2272]

How did you gain ability to do landscaping such as hard scape, retaining walls etc.? What jobs did you advertise when you first started the skid steer side? What will you be advertising to do with the Mini Ex. ?

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

I didn’t gain the ability to do landscaping and hardscaping I just closed the job and asked other professionals and watched KZbin videos to understand what I should exactly do and how it should look when finished. I used small lead platforms when I first started and Google and Facebook ads. I will be advertising clearing land with my mini ex and trench work also basic excavation like digging pools.

[@AdamIssa-m7q]

Love your content man, I currently own my own excavation business but have been working under a GC doing commercial municipal site work. Unfortunately I got screwed over and I haven’t had the need to purchase any of my own equipment working under them so I am now looking to get into more of the residential space just wondering if you have any suggestions for marketing to acquire jobs ect. Much appreciated!

[@hudsonvalleyhealth9758]

Great story brother...stay blessed..... Im in my 60's and still working as a massage therapist however I have a love for excavators...lol...my family has been into construction in nyc big time....my older cousin was one of New Yorks top crane operators he has passed on and now his children also my cousins are into construction excavation and so on. Im thinking of changing my plans at this crazy age and buying a mini...whats you ideas of maybe sticking to one or two things that I can do with the machine instead of being all over the place just so I can make some income every month....for example tree stump removals small demos driveway removal....I really dont know but my passion is strong to learn and change things in my life.....and yes I will speak to my cousins....they're in the city but Im in upstate New York Hudson valley.....I know it's a crazy question...but anyhow!!! ....Amen!!!!!Stay safe!!!!

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Aye man I would say go for it but make sure you get an enclosed cab because we only live once and I would recommend with a mini excavator you could really do any work but you want to focus on more skilled work you’ll make more money weather that be pond cleaning or digging for a company who does hardscaping because basic excavation isn’t what it used to be people are ruining the market by not charging the right prices but if you in a more skilled operating job then your going to for sure get paid handsomely but I love brush cutting at land clearing

[@hudsonvalleyhealth9758]

@@EntreprenuerDavis awesome thanks for responding back!!! ...definately want that enclosed cab!!! Thanks for the tips!!!! do that vid on your health....if you like...it may save someone....could be me!!! Stay blessed....and I will always keep ya in my prayers when ya on my mind in prayer!!!!!

[@michaelowens229]

Just moved to Ocala and want to get in the business. How did you land your first job?

[@nicknucci6969]

How did you end up in Florida? love watching your vids

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Me and my wife honestly love Florida and we’ve have been coming here since we were in high school visiting her family. Also it is contractor nation some much work to do here.

[@JonathanGemmartinez]

2 questions. How do i bid clearing land and how do i go about owning a skid steer??

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

1. It all depends on what the land looks like but have a base price for the work which is $1500 per acre which is my minimum to cover all my bases 2. Go to a dealership and finance one or buy from a private seller in cash.

[@datrill1000]

That’s the part I don’t understand and not trying to get in ya biz but can you get paid from these KZbin videos or do you gotta have a ton of followers? Thank you so much for the transparency and you’re smart a/f too

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Yeah I get paid for my KZbin videos all you need is 1,000 subscribe and 4000 watch hours to be monetized on KZbin but when it come to the amount of money you make it depends on your views

[@tekker8308]

Hi Friend, I have a small tractor business but I'm always concerned about insurance and permits. Do you have any suggestions about those topics? I suspect the insurance companies will be different, but what kind of coverage would be right for digging, that's such a danger with fiber optic and gas lines.

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

I use Next Insurance they have me fully covered. Permits can be pulled at your local township depending on where you’re working at.

[@tekker8308]

@@EntreprenuerDavis If I might ask, how much does Next charge you?

[@michaelgrier3537]

How do handle Marketing?

[@Louiswamp337]

I’m currently attending NCCER heavy operator training would it help if I had that for my llc business

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

You definitely need an LLC for your business or atleast get incorporated

[@coreybagwell912]

Any advice on how to get jobs. I Started my own excavation business in upstate south carolina and the industry is flooded with everyone doing the same work . Ive put out yard signs, business cards , Facebook business page and not really getting alot of contact.

[@EdMassey-yk9dr]

I was just curious how much you have invested in the business and how much your insurance and licenses cost you? I understand if the questions are personal. love the video

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

I have over 200k invested into this business currently my insurance cost me around $750 a month and I forget the cost for License I got mine a long time ago

[@timknotts4752]

I absolutely love watching your videos. I admire your work ethic. Keep up the great work young man. You will be a successful self made millionaire eventually. I look forward to watching your videos!!

[@CP-ok1gv]

How much was the skid steer and excavator and what are the monthly payments?

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

The Skid costed me $63,000 with $1200 payments and the excavator costed $80,000 with $2000 payments

[@CP-ok1gv]

Thanks for the quick response, those are some big payments but if 0% then worth it + get to depreciate the equipment as a write off so pretty much get that benefit too. I am considering bobcat, did you check that brand out or why did you go with Kubota?

[@shad6057]

What is the name of the website you bought the Dropshipping company from?

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Flippa.com

[@ronniemejia6451]

How do you do your marketing?

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Facebook marketplace/ ads and google ads

[@auspicioustoot]

I have a mexican friend who looks almost identical to you except he's mexican lol

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

😂😂 that’s hilarious

[@mindforgecollective]

You're a smart guy so I'm guessing you probably already figured this out, but just in case you haven't, start working on figuring out how to remove yourself from the business. Once you do that the skys the limit.

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

Yeah that’s my next step I’m trying to think of the best way to achieve that goal of mine

[@johndorazio3759]

To bad no one wants to pay for work now

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

I still have customers who want to pay for work

[@johndorazio3759]

@@EntreprenuerDavis Excavating dumpster business and construction business we barely had any customer since last August up in Cleveland Ohio keep it going while you can

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

@@johndorazio3759 why is there customers there?

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

@@johndorazio3759 and there always going to work here in Florida because everything is always getting overgrown with how much sun there is and rain