I Quit My Job to be a Full Time Farmer/Rancher!

I finally did it. I made the leap! This has been a lifelong dream of mine and I can’t believe it’s finally happening. In this video I talk a bit about what it took to convince myself to do this and where we go from here.
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[@lynnoberdier5002]

Your grandfather taught you to be humble. Never forget the golden rule, and you'll do well. Blessings...

[@inthejcurve7968]

A wise man once told me… “if you don’t bet on yourself, why should anyone else bet on you?” I think you made the right decision, and I hope you are wildly successful!!!!

[@davidleary5572]

Congratulations on your jump sometimes its hard and others don't see but others don't matter. As long as Mrs Tyler and you and the family see and know the vision that's all that matter.

[@cathy8070]

I watch your channel religiously. And I often think, how is this guy able to run his farm as well as he does & still work another full-time job. CONGRATS on your new adventure. If anyone deserves success it’s you 🇨🇦♥️🇨🇦

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

WOOT WOOT WOOT! Good or you, FT! You are joining the groundswell of smallholders who are bringing the family farm back from the brink. We are all rootin’ for you. ❤️

[@daleadkins2448]

Congratulations Tyler. “Do what you love and you will never work another day”, unless you’re a farmer. We work 365 days a year but love it.

[@ilovemydad1416]

Good for you Tyler, may God keep blessing you.

[@nicfrieler1305]

CONGRATULATIONS, You will succeed at this. Can't wait to see more videos.

[@marywilkins9813]

Tyler and family, I am so very proud of you for making this leap! I believe that you will do very well and the channel can now grow into it's potential. The only question I have is, will you have health insurance? Not every day, covered for anything stuff, but major coverage. When I took that "long walk off the short dock" it was so scary, but this way you will truly be the Captain of your own ship! My husband and I grew our business into a life that was our own, and retired 5 years ago, happy with our choice. I am so proud of you and your beautiful wife! I predict that you will live a longer, more productive life, and be much happier in the process. You are a smart, well educated, modern man. Congratulations and every good wish for tomorrow and the future.

[@PM-xr6ss]

Congratulations , keep being positive believe in yourself and know that u got this. Love your videos.

[@southtexashay777]

Congratulations on your decision to be a full-time farmer/rancher. Hope you enjoy your family time and being at home doing what you love to do. again Congrats.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you!

[@131dyana]

Good for you! Now you can put your whole time in what you want to do. God bless you and your family.

[@kristinreynolds577]

Congratulations Tyler and family!!! It’s a huge leap of faith, but know that we are all cheering y’all on! I have no doubt that you’re going to love being your own boss! I am excited to see your next videos! Much love to you and your entire family! 💗💗💗

[@pughviewfarms4622]

Congratulations. It's been quite a journey. I am glad your goals are coming true. Count me in, I'll be watching and supporting every video.

[@solson6845]

I am so glad to see younger people take the steps to do what they love! God Bless!!!

[@gurubhat2403]

Congratulations on becoming a full-time farmer! All the very best, Tyler!

[@suzanne529]

Go Farmer Tyler Ranch!! Not everyone can do what they love, you have been given a wonderful opportunity. I know you will make the best of it! I for one look forward to shop videos!

[@TheKittyGrim]

Congratulations! I wish you and your family the best. You made a great decision! We are 5 years away from full time farm life…can’t wait!

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Awesome!

[@springtimeplumbing6222]

Didn't get into farming, but I quit my job and went full time for myself more than 7 years ago. It has been a challenge, but I wouldn't go back. My biggest piece of advice is to get and keep the administrative/business management side straight and streamlined right from the start. Best wishes!

[@richardirwin7275]

Congrats on the move! Good luck to you and your family!

[@hpb19]

Good for you! You are living my dream. "What would you do if you weren't afaid?" I love that. I look forward to more videos and am grateful we get to live this journey with you, somewhat. Best of luck to you and your family. You can do it!!

[@Shasha-df9co]

I'm so happy for you and your family! If anyone can do this, it's you. Also, I can't wait to see all the new content! Love your show! 👏💐👏💐

[@thomasbrown2650]

Congratulations I am so happy for you and sooooo proud of you! You represent America’s best entrepreneurs ❤️🇺🇸

[@tomnelson3362]

I've known a lot of guys that raise cows at home and come to work in the auto plants here in Lansing. They all talk about the day they can work the farm/ranch full time and drop the in town job. Good luck to you and if in the end you have to go back to a 50/50 job and ranch situation you can always say you gave it your best. Personally, I think you'll make it.

[@waynewhiteday8431]

Congratulations Tyler on your decision your whole family will profit from your presence

[@abiering]

Congratulations! So happy you were able to make this jump. I love your channel. Interesting, educational and fun for us who can’t live on this type of land. Thanks for all you do to provide great content.

[@jerrysalgat3406]

Congratulations! I wanted to be a full time farmer. But never took the jump to do it. Now at 75 it's to late. I have always regetted not doing it. Even if I had failed I would have at least tried. I do believe you will make it work. I have been watching you from almost the start of your channel. Enjoy them all. Looking forward to your next one. Thank you for doing them. May God bless you and your family.

[@karenkelly6926]

Congratulations!! You totally bring everything that involves farming and every day life to utube. I enjoy every video that you produce. You're going to be okay.

[@sherryconrad3285]

I’m so happy for you. Focusing your life on doing what you love is never wrong. You’ve got this!!

[@cynthiarahman9395]

Congratulations Tyler to you and your family. I always knew that you have a lot of passion for the farm and not enough time. I’m sure now the blessings are multiplying

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Hello to Farmer Tyler Ranch and all others too. Congraulation on your farm timing decision. You been a great farmer and provider for your family and animals too. God Bless You all

[@194853DodgeTrucks]

I support the things that I believe in. I know you've a good heart and a knack for sharing. I've shown my support through Patreon for more than a year and plan to continue. I've never met you, but if ever you need a reminder that what you're doing is worth it, reread every comment from the begining....it'll remind you people respect hard work. Maybe you'll come across a few of my comments, and remind you that we all have friends we haven't met. Congratulations on the next step!

[@OZARKMEL]

Couldn't be happier for you! Congratulations and prayers for a successful future. Just remember....take life "one bite at a time" and you'll be fine!

[@melissabracken8528]

Yay more videos! I’m glad you are following your dreams and more importantly your wife supports you! Your grandpa has to be so proud of you! Have a good day!

[@benhesterly462]

Best of luck to you and your family, you have the ability to make it work, and I want you to know our prayers are with you.

[@karenthesheepgirl1909]

I grew up in Germany in the late fifties early sixties. It was there I decided to raise sheep. I just didn't know it. On a small homestead now these decades later living MY dream. I was so afraid to do this but I started with a ram and a few ewes and then my friend lost her husband several yrs ago and gave me ALL her sheep. So I am a happy old lady sheep farmer now.

[@daustin4087]

Best of luck on your new direction. Hard work tends to lead to success and the fact that you worked a job and managed the ranch successfully, shows how hard you work. Thanks for sharing.

[@diegoribeiro7513]

You and your family deserve all the success!!! God bless you all! 🙏

[@marthadavis2810]

I have certainly been missing your videos, for one. I’m so excited for the decision you and your wife have made. You will be fine. Follow your heart and continue on doing what makes you happy. Life is too short to do things that disappoint or don’t enthuse you. Best of luck to you! I Love FTR!

[@larsonvalleyfarm]

Congratulations and good luck buddy! I remember when I finally quit the 9-5 to stay home and farm full time!

[@robkent6321]

Congratulations Tyler, it will be financially different for awhile but you will get better at managing with what you have and pre planning the year ahead will help a lot. You will enjoy being able to complete projects on a more timely schedule and I’m excited for you to be able to manage your farm better going forward. All the best.

[@stephaniewilliams1410]

I’m so excited for y’all! Keep following your passion.

[@stevehughes2396]

Tyler, congratulations to you, and your bride!! I did the same thing around 29 years ago!! It's took a while for me to adjust to not having to go to work at a job, but I can tell you it was worth the stress. As long as you guys support each other things have a way of working out..Good luck to you guys, and love your channel!! Be well

[@legodoug6046]

Congratulations I look forward to everything you show in the future, good luck

[@debsweetman1867]

I'm so excited for you ! I have no doubt you will be a great success .I can't wait to see how you and your family & farm grow . you've got this !!!!

[@teresaflobert3022]

Congratulations it has been a well thought out plan. I am proud of your new direction you are going and that you are living your dream.

[@ES-kg4kc]

I AM SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU AND THE WIFE AND MACY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY AND YOUR FINANCES. THE WAY THINGS ARE GOING YOU HAVE DONE THE RIGHT MOVE.

[@marilynshipman8376]

Love the cows munching in the background!

[@cupcakeslady8064]

Congratulations, it’s the best thing, you can do it, we are all behind you. My husband did a job / hobby all his life, and we always said to our 2 children, try and do work that is your hobby….which is what they are doing, one an illustrator, one an animator. Good luck Tyler 💞💞

[@bamanola3191]

Great video as always Tyler, congratulations on your leap of faith. Excited to see more videos from you

[@mjinfl967]

So happy for you and looking forward to more videos! I especially love the cows and your kids. Good luck.🙏💖

[@timconnelly9054]

Congrats!!! Remember that Growth happens outside of your comfort zone!

[@ronw59]

Congratulations, Tyler, to you & your wife and to your new adventure. There will be bumps, but hopefully they'll be small ones. There isn't any doubt in my mind, with your level headedness & work ethic that you made the right choice. Anticipating taking the journey with you, via your videos. All the best in the years ahead.

[@markwinkworth1157]

Congratulations - love your courage. It helps inspire me and no doubt others who have similar dreams of one day being able to move full time onto our farms.

[@Onehellofaguy]

I’ll like every video and watch everyone you put out. I jumped into painting as my own boss due to Covid and being let go from a small company. I’ve had very good success and you will too Tyler. Just keep your family in the back of your mind while making all your decisions and everything will work out fine. Good luck brother.

[@iAvi8]

Congratulations Tyler. You’re a hard worker and you deserve everything you’ve accomplished. I’ve been a subscriber for 2 years and look forward to many more.

[@richardontheoldjohndeere5779]

Best of luck man. That's a huge step you've made. Having watched loads of your videos I feel sure you have the skills and the work ethic to make the ranch very successful. Can't think of anywhere better to raise a family. You appear to have planned for the future and have a definite direction you want to go. One of my dad's favourite sayings, at the end of each month when he'd paid all the outstanding bills was "out of debt out of danger" Every success for the future from a small farmer here in the UK Richard on the old John Deere

[@butchmcgregorb1203]

Blessing to you on your new adventure I retired at 52 and never looked back but was debt free and and changed my way if I needed something it was a good deal but if I didn’t need it , wasn’t a good deal

[@bhensel100]

Congratulations on your decision to be a full time rancher. It's a bold move to say the least and you have half the battle won by making it your choice rather than being forced into it. Just remember, insurance is a big bill that needs to come out of your pocket, let alone a hefty co-pay. May God Bless you with Good health and good luck.

[@HansenNeverDoneFarms]

YES!! So excited for this new journey you and your wife have jumped into! Excited to see where this takes you and the improvements you will make to the farm!

[@lynnroberge1886]

Congratulations on that big first step! I can honestly say I know exactly how you feel. I drove school bus for 17 wonderful years, plus I have my little business of Lynn's Tender Creations and Bling Barn where I make baby clothes, blankets, dresses etc out of different types of yarn and threads, and selling jewelry. I think the best part about being self employed now, is I get to take naps whenever I want LOL

[@timbaker7238]

Congratulations on the big jump. Hopefully you'll see it in the rear view as just a step. Change can be challenging, but also it can be well worth it. Good luck and keep moving forward.

[@reinagaura6380]

Congratulations Tyler can't wait to see what the future holds for you I'm sure you'll have ups and downs wishing you all the best 🐃🐂🐃🐂🐃

[@jasonfrost2895]

Congratulations Tyler I truly enjoy all your videos I look forward to them each week I'm sure you made the right decision ! You obviously have sharp skills at welding and that's a golden ticket to have. Look forward to watching your KZbin videos good luck buddy !

[@shannonpankatz4861]

Congratulations to you farmer Tyler!! You are living the life you want (and the one that I want!). Good luck to you and your family, wishing you all the success.

[@KINGLANE25]

Congratulations on the move bro, God bless you and your family to go above and beyond man

[@chrismann2954]

Congratulations! Proud of you for making “the leap of faith”! It’s a hard decision to make. I hear you talk about your grandpa. My grandpa always said “you will never get rich working for someone else. You might not get rich working for yourself, but if you don’t, there is no one else to blame”. I Pray the Lord grants you success!

[@joycerninor]

So proud of what you do and how you are managing this change .....congratulations 👏

[@traceyhacking7109]

Congratulations!! SO happy for you and your family. Wishing you the best of all things, what you do, have done is very informative and entertaining. THANK YOU!!

[@timskutnik4397]

Congrats on your successes and accomplishments! Looking forward to seeing what you do to grow the ranch!

[@williamrehberg2546]

Congrats on taking the leap Tyler...hope it succeeds beyond your wildest dreams!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Congratulations Farmer Tyler! You're one of the most down to earth farmers on YT, and I'm so happy for you that you made the transition.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you so much Pete! You may not realize it but you and your farm are a huge inspiration to me and your story/videos helped show me this could be possible. So thank you for that!

[@mikew732]

Congratulations Tyler, I know exactly how you feel making that big decision. I am going thru the same thing the past few years. Just haven't felt like I'm in the right position to pull the trigger yet, but one day it will happen. I hope all your plans work out like you have visioned them, good luck Tyler you got this.

[@Hoosier60]

Congratulations! The work you put into farming provides excellent video footage showing your experiences. They are entertaining but also extremely informational. The metal fabrication, and your repairs, have been instructional to myself and other viewers of the channel. So keep doing what you’re doing, and best wishes for you and your family for the new “ full time “ career!! I have no doubt that you’ll be successful.

[@DennysCountryLife]

We're very happy for you, Tyler! Congratulations on the move. I can only imagine how nerve racking that would be. Knowing what I know of you, this was a very calculated and well thought out decision. Time to get busy now! Enjoy

[@zach_hewitt]

Good for you! I’m working my way to do more cattle & less off ranch work. It’s daunting for sure, but so much more satisfying.

[@johnnyboy7206]

Congratulations Mr.Tyler… you and your family will be absolutely fine.. and your channel keeps growing and growing.. job well done 👍..

[@daviddaniken7248]

Congratulations on taking the leap! Full time here for 10 years. I'd be interested to see some videos on the orchard your folks run. I'm a Christmas Tree farmer and enjoy seeing all kinds of specialty crops. Best of luck to you. Been a subscriber from your very early days and enjoy your channel.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

Yes!! This is such exciting news. Just last week I was wondering if you still had your day job and wondering how you could possibly do all you do with a full time job. Congratulations to you and your family and yes it's scary! I moved from a good Los Angeles area job to rural South East Arizona 14 years ago and remember. But it all worked out. And so it will for you and your family! I am looking forward to following along on this new chapter! ,❤️

[@havefaithfarms96]

Congrats, so happy for you and your family.

[@debannas4567]

Wishing you well in your new endeavors!! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!!❤️🙏

[@lindajarrett5078]

Congratulations ! I like that your so positive and you work so hard. Good Luck for the future. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.

[@rebeccac9378]

YAY🐂🐐🐓🎉 So very happy for you Tyler & Mrs Tyler farmer ranch ! And Maci and new baby. Looking forward to seeing the future through your eyes.

[@claytonkort4181]

I can't begin to tell you how excited I am for you and your family. I have been a follower for sometime and I enjoy your content, enhanced by your editing skill. I am looking forward to exploring more of your operation.

[@randycharest4507]

Very proud of you Tyler. I know what you mean about working at a job and farming too

[@hvlineman5227]

I started off raising and butchering 50 meat birds. Last year I sold approx 700. This year I ordered 1200 chicks in two separate batches. I literally can’t keep up with the demand in my area. My only costs are purchase of chicks and feed. I’ve set up my own butcher shop, do all my own processing and bagging. I’ve invested in several thousand feet of electric netting and solar chargers to rotate birds around pastures. And I work 1200-1400 hrs a year at my full time job, but I enjoy every minute I get to spend on my farm. And I take pride in providing poultry products to the people in my community. Make it work buddy, market your farm products your grandfather would be so proud. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Lisa0809]

I am super excited for you guys. Ive been watching and a patreon wince day 1. Watching you guys grow and have babies has been absolutely beautiful to watch. So proud of you both.

[@Dannsandiego]

Well done! Wishing you and your family much success and happiness

[@crslyrn]

Way to go reaching for that brass ring on this merry-go-round of life. Good luck & well wishes for your venture.

[@annebell4112]

You are the type of man that will make a success in advancing the farm. The 3 years you have done KZbin have been great, following your videos, seeing your ideas turning into jobs well done. You're a very humble man and take nothing for granted. Congratulations Tyler and family (and Callie). I'm soooooo pleased for you all 🌿🌿🌿🍃🍃🚜🚜🚜💚🚜🚜🚜🍃🍃🌿🌿🌿

[@scottarceneaux7745]

Hope you and your family make a great life at the farm. I really enjoy your video's. Keep up the good work Tyler

[@laurb6454]

Congratulations on taking the leap. You put out fantastic videos for all of us to watch. Personally what I know about cattle/ farming could fit in a thimble but after watching for a very long time now I have learnt an awful lot. Thank you for that. Keep up the great work!

[@themailman221]

Congratulations man, thanks for the great videos, wish you the best in the future. I can’t wait to see the videos

[@rockyrunangusranch-wieszracing]

Dude, super happy for you and your family, i know that feeling of having a good job but never really being satisfied. Living the Dream! I wish you nothing but the best of luck, if anyone can do it, its you. I need to find some of that discipline lol. I'm really looking forward to more of your videos, especially the shop videos. Good luck Tyler and Best wishes. Kick lifes A$$! lol

[@barbarabrand190]

I'm told the first step is the hardest. I retired in the fall of 2019. I've never looked back. Congratulations!

[@CountryViewAcres]

Congratulations, You're living the dream now.

[@farmertylerranch4399]

Thank you Evan!

[@theempath8244]

You did the right thing, Tyler, you are such a lovely person on KZbin and a natural. This is 2024. I didn't know you did a video about this, so it was lovely to watch. I also knew that when you mentioned your previous job but didn't say what it was, by what you are doing now, your metal fabrication came in handy, your pervious tractor driving came in handy, your whole life has set you up really, and what a lovely life you have. You can joke about yourself as well, so your personality goes a long way for you. You love your animals and are so kind to them, even though you eat them. So congratulation for making the right job happen for you. I wish you every success to you and your family.

[@laurajackson2429]

I know you and Mrs. FTR got this! You are a very smart and talented man. Your KZbin channel is very educational and interesting! You have 100% chance of success! CONGRATULATIONS!🥳

[@missykowalewski]

Grew up on a farm just like that. Lived my life and now back to where I started. No longer an active farm but it’s home and it’s comforting. Congrats. Great things r ahead.

[@CockrellRick]

:) been watching you since the start of the pandemic, love to see your direction and hope to see more animals on the farm…

[@cowboyroper9442]

It’s great to see a young man work hard and accomplish his dreams. I took a similar leap of faith 16 years ago. I quit my job to start a totally new career. It was one of the most frightful and challenging things I ever did, but also one of the most rewarding.