I Started My Own Successful Business And My Family Is Mad At Me!

[@RaineyPowerTraining]

If people are paying his rate, it means they like his work. Keep doing it.

[@miketheyunggod2534]

They're stupid or so old they don't know better.

[@sootherelax2802]

He knows his worth!

[@evelynherrera-gonzalez1474]

Exactly! He needs to know his worth

[@gaming4life551]

I thought that was a women talking ?

[@tvrecepion]

I’ve been self employed for almost 40 years and I still have people telling me that I should get a job. My whole career was filled with people trying to stand in my way.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

Great point!

[@kyledodson2992]

Right on Steve. Very inspiring

[@chief5981]

Haha. People can be jealous and hate to see those around them succeed.

[@jamoeclopton1939]

Get a job hippie lol I'm joking

[@Wall2000x]

My brother said the same thing just before he died...I have been my own boss for 34 years.

[@kayn2756]

This kid is too nice. People are trying to take advantage of him. I pray his success multiply at a super fast rate in God's speed. Amen

[@raygross8246]

Dave gave him what he needed to hear most here-"I'm very proud of you"

[@miriambertram2448]

I pay a LOT to my handyman. He has multiple skills ( carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, etc. ) is honest and shows up on time. It is so very worthwhile to have an excellent handyman because they do it right the first time. I'm 71 and learned that cutting corners on handyman is a waste of time and money. Good for this guy.

[@rosejones2932]

No kidding. Plus I am a very smart woman on some things - but totally ignorant about handyman or mechanic work. My power went out and I could not figure it out. My neighbor came over and pointed out that the power line was down and we had to call 911. :)

[@miriambertram2448]

@@rosejones2932 I heard a drip-drip-drip in my bathroom vent and it wasn't raining outside. My handyman figured out I had a hot water pipe leak and what I was hearing was the water from the pipe dripping on metal.

[@KC-dr3cg]

@@rosejones2932 great humor lol

[@georgeperez4770]

You sound like you have some investment properties but it's very true. It's better to pay a premium than get the lowest rate. Like the old saying goes "you pay for what get for".

[@kokoskokso]

Spot on

[@jaimiec6340]

They’re sooooo JEALOUS!!! Omg! Why else would someone want to hate on a young adult doing so well?! I feel for this caller. Maintain your boundaries, even with family! Not everyone will love how successful you are!! They wish they were you! Keep up the AMAZING work!!

[@Paleface324]

I agree. I think the whole problem is the family is jealous of his success. Also I think he said he did construction work that isn't the same as a "handyman". That is a rather demeaning word that doesn't mean the same thing.

[@brandonluke7457]

@@Paleface324 there's nothing demeaning about being a handyman, a lot of handymen make more and have less risk than a lot of small construction businesses. Besides...the kid said himself that he's a handyman.

[@annasimons389]

sometimes people get jealous. it's human nature...

[@Eye_Witness]

It may have something to do with his family's culture. Maybe the family thinks it's shameful to charge so much.

[@joeray3983]

The kid showed his actual true worth. He was worth twice what he was being paid. Now he’s paid what he is actually worth. Well done young man. Keep to the path you are on.

[@janetschult6548]

I get what you’re saying about his true worth up to a point. But he earns more because he does more than if just an employee. He is the boss, manager, risk taker. He get more income for that. Some are not made to be a business owner. I would never be good at it. But where I worked I worked like it was my place. I got paid for that.

[@McFlashh]

You also know it’s harder to a business owner than an employee, but unlimited income opportunities.

[@ZigZagPower]

I've been asked too many times by family members and people I thought were my friends "When will you get a real job?" "What will you do when you need to get a real job?" People are envious and it shows. This man is killing it and he should just continue doing what he's doing 🔥

[@gecn9685]

Just say after you've created enough real jobs for people who need them. The snobbishness of some people. I dare them to say that to their very own boss ;)

[@adoe2305]

How much do you make?

[@ZigZagPower]

@@adoe2305 more than enough :)

[@ZigZagPower]

@@gecn9685 yeah haha

[@adoe2305]

@@ZigZagPower Are you sure? For tax purposes you need to make a PROFIT or its just a hobby

[@sasukesuite1]

I spent most of my early 20s downplaying my accomplishments so that others wouldn't feel envious of me, but all that happened was they ended up stepping on me and not valuing me as a person. I in turn also started devaluing myself and I ended up losing all of my friends because they no longer respected me. Learned that lesson, now I don't care what people think. I take pride in my accomplishments. If they are jealous, then that's their problem.

[@buffymcmuffin5361]

Agreed. I also prefer friends that value me and my accomplishments.

[@stellarocquie7957]

Sounds like his old company wants him back because he is NOW in competition with them, and they WANT THEIR BUSINESS BACK! Good luck to this kid, KEEP ON KEEPING ON!

[@bobjames6622]

You hit the nail RIGHT on the head. They want to shut him down as a business rival. Let's hope he kept on working for himself. Seeing honest, hard working, skilled people getting ahead and making good money is a great things.

[@ruthirwin8222]

I pay anyone who come to do things at my house with a thankful heart

[@cathynevius2164]

The company loved his work; he made them a lot of money.

[@Abmarp]

Yep

[@lynnebucher6537]

True. My company did too.

[@fauxbro1983]

This kid is killing it at 25. Charge your rate if you do good work, don't go back to the old company.

[@mbank3832]

This. I am not starting a business but I changed to another job when I know my employer wasn’t paying me what I am worth. Even tho I am cool with everyone, my gain is the priority at the end of the day as I am here to make money, not friends

[@patrickstogsdill74]

That dude doesn't need to apologize to his family at all

[@annewick3287]

THANK YOU!! IM A CONTRACT WORKER AND THIS IS SO TRUE!! I AM MY OWN BOSS AND STARTED MY OWN COMPANY!! I HAVE THE ENTREPRENEUR SPIRIT AND AM GOING TO KEEP GOING

[@rcairforceone]

Young man- you do not go back. You have done well, and you've done it on your own. Keep killing it!

[@vanessacarter6342]

“I’m proud of you” from Dave is really important and validating.

[@briank3754]

Don’t listen to your family. If I listened to my family I would still be in my broken hometown and making just enough to buy a broken down house. Instead, I ventured out and have had the opportunity to travel to over 40 countries and create a modest net worth. My family have long since cut me out of their lives because they can’t stand that I have ventured outside of their comfort zone. To heck with them all, live a great life, I suggest you do the same young man!

[@zeal4god402]

Love them, but keep living the thriving life with or without!

[@lungelinecowboy]

I've seen too many people sacrifice their entire life to a company. Just before retirement they get shafted. Everything they thought was security was ripped away from them due to the company seeing how much money they could save. Rely on yourself only.

[@kaizenborntowin]

True. The blue collar workers on the shop floor are overlooked even after working 20 or more years.

[@debpratt52]

It happened to my husband at age 57.

[@willelliott5052]

That detail that his family tells him that he charges too much seems to indicate envy, and that they do not wish him success.

[@RobertCampbell-c1v]

I have spent the vast majority of my working career in trucking. Over the years I kept getting “when are you getting a real job “. I believe I serve a useful purpose and help fill the needs of people nationwide. I feel fulfilled and my wife is definitely getting ready for me to retire. We have set that date as 3/31/26 and we are planning a full month long vacation.

[@foreverever9001]

Forget these companies. Quit the job . Work for yourself. They don’t deserve your loyalty.

[@isay207]

Its business no need for loyalty

[@daisy9910]

In Australia the average hourly rate for tradesmen is around $75-95. Keep in mind, they also pay for public liability insurance, business insurance, and sometimes income insurance.

[@RPGnerd1991]

Sometimes you shouldn't tell people the salary that you get

[@candy2325]

This. I don’t share my income with family at all lol. If I get a raise I don’t say a thing. I’ve seen too many times when people switch up when they know how much you make.

[@dimediamond]

Bingo

[@Nepthu]

@@candy2325 I agree. Fresh out of college, I told my parents what I was making and they were disappointed. They said "That wage wasn't doesn't offset your tuition." They expected me to make a ton of money right out of the gate. I never told my parents my wages after that, even when I knew they'd be proud. They often used it as a conversation piece.

[@Dan16673]

Yup. I only share with those I know won't have an issue

[@ArtLenLa]

To the young man who called: You have rights, too. Don't let yourself be dragged down. Don't let loved ones or former employers intimidate you. Communicate strongly. Prayers.

[@christersmith5470]

The “working for someone else is safer” mentality is from people who don’t trust themselves to work when they don’t have to. As an entrepreneur, your outcomes are paid for, not your time. Employees are paid for their time and loyalty. You can have a variance in quality and outcomes and get paid the same as an employee. Entrepreneurs will work until they are financially free, and then continue working because they love what they do. Employees will work until they are financially free and for the most part retire from work after that.

[@clwest3538]

I was working for Dollar Rent a Car (in HR - transitioning to IT) until 9-11 ... a month later they laid off 129 people in one day, refused to pay vacation pay, and we had to threaten law suit to pay for college (we paid up front; they promised to reimburse with good grades - I personally paid for accelerated IT classes up front - a big chunk of change for a lowly HR person- ... finally got my reimbursement because I had it in writing from them). I freaked out when you 'partnered' with them .... just my opinion. (edit: I am now self employed)

[@cavianguardian]

If someone try’s to humiliate you, your doing the right thing! Keep up the great. Stop thinking about what other people and taking their advice which might not imply to you if your making big money

[@alaalfa8839]

You are wrong... because you don´t humiliate him, which means he doesn´t make the bad thing. So it means you are 20 percent right.

[@SADFORIAN]

"When you work for a company, you have one client." Truer words...

[@lindacornell7881]

Live your dream not someone else's. If it falls apart tomorrow you start again.

[@NewLifestyleMentor]

He doesn't need to seek his family's approval, 'cuz his family doesn't pay his bills. A family's love is one thing, but there is nothing wrong with doing what you like even if it is outside of somebody else's comfort zone. They don't pay your bills.

[@LegallyBlondeCritic]

This young man rocks!!!! I would be thrilled to have someone like him to count on.

[@citygirl9395]

How sad that he doesn’t have he’s family support. They should be hes number one supporter. Kid your doing awesome.

[@byronpyles996]

It sounds like his family has servitude mindset. People with that mindset often have a generational history of surviving by being loyal selfless followers and surviving off less. They take pride in believing they make the world a better place by taking a smaller piece of the pie and being subordinated. They despise affluence and independence. It sounds like they see this young man as betraying their heritage. He will need to find new community or they will break him.

[@DevHazy]

Sad but true

[@MoneyTalkwithMP]

Love to see a young man who has financial awareness and is successful in life!

[@walkietalkie1973]

Just stay away from the negative people in your life even if it is family and let them know why 👍

[@janicearluck6637]

Iv had my own business now for almost 5 years. Its been a slow growth, but im getting there. My family thought it wont work (house sitting and online tutoring) and I have a friend who still asks me (when are you getting a real job0. I just ignore all these negative ppl. I have another friend who just keeps telling me "you are running a business, not a charity, if they dont like your price then they can find someone else"

[@billhayward2668]

I wonder if this young man was holding himself back because of the negative comments of the family? I believe if he had some cheerleaders,he would be doing even better! Go get'em pal!

[@CoffeenSpice]

I also had relatives that loved me and wanted the best for me but with their very limited knowledge and experience, would force me into making wrong decisions. And it hurts because I love these people but I have to say resounding NO every time to them.

[@nonya13]

I wish the best for this young man. I hope his business flourishes in the years to come. And I hope his family stops putting the guilt trip on him.

[@tabithatate6215]

Aw! This guy just needed to hear that he's not crazy and that he's doing good. I'm glad Dave could give him that.

[@luzgenao8492]

Bro you are winning the game. Don't listen too them or you will be broke like them.

[@Diana734]

This is why certain family should not know your finances....😑😑😑

[@candy2325]

This. People get overly excited and start to overshare. Zip those lips

[@anthonyrussell4888]

I'm with Mr. Ramsey on this one. Family can go kick rocks.

[@RoofDRyxe306]

Your own Family can be your worst Critics. Cut em off or keep your distance. Rich dad poor dad about job stability about his dad being a banker is a prime example of never be comfortable. Your just a number to the company.

[@tylerk.7947]

Misery loves company. His family wants to see him be just as miserable as them. Don’t listen

[@famlauriek7353]

Good job young man! I’m proud of you if no one else is! Keep up the good work and never feel bad about being a successful business man. Living and working in the valley will definitely give you a secure future, I know the area,grew up there, you definitely need money to live there!!!🔥🔥🔥❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mandysimmons2769]

Do Yourself a favor too! Live like you did on that old salary and save half as long as YOU can! We lived on between 1/4 and 1/2 of my husband's salary and we bought a house and paid it off fast and got two new cars ( for the warranties ). As for now we're all set!

[@liamsxa]

This is sadly true, once people realise you make alot more than them they change their tune with you

[@mariad4183]

It's time to minimize contact with them AND keep your figures between you & the tax man. Ain't nobody's business!

[@gatewaysolo104]

60k in california is a poverty wage. No way he should go back to his old job.

[@williambrown7203]

Be gracious to your family and keep doing what you're doing . Let grace abound. Do well and be as polite as it sounds like you already are.

[@Nepthu]

That's nice to say, but isn't it more loving to tell people when they've hurt you? Otherwise, you're lying to keep the peace.

[@alittlepieceofearth]

"You just can't get nobody to show up. . ." This is true. Just getting a contractor to show up is a challenge. Don't understand how most of them manage to stay in business.

[@offthetrail636]

I’m currently starting my own handyman business. I have a stable job but I can’t wait to leave. I use it as a school at this point so I can refine my skills at their expense

[@dimediamond]

Sometimes you have to make your moves in silence and keep certain aspects of your finances to yourself. When you start a business keep the finances to yourself.

[@cleanmaxexteriorpowerwashing]

I dont understand why there’s families. With mine, we always encourage each other to do better and celebrate when we do.

[@bradleykanieski706]

Some families only want you to be successful but never more successful than them.

[@OFFTHEDOMEApparel]

Wow! Most people in there 20s are working minimum wage partying and spending all there money on Starbucks. His family should be proud he started his own business! He is years ahead of people his age

[@G-bit88]

His voice has humility in it. He will do great things in life.

[@StratRider]

Build your own dreams, otherwise you are helping someone else build theirs.

[@jamestyler3698]

The problem with successfull people is they're proof that you could be successfull too if you tried. So people who don't want to try want to believe it wouldn't make a difference if they did try anyways. You prove them wrong.

[@Huey4214]

If you work hard and know what you are doing small one or two person businesses can be tremendously successful .

[@crowtservo]

This whole discussion reminds me of story a friend told me. He said he was working at Blockbuster Video in college and the girl he was dating quit to go back to McDonald’s. The supervisor made this snide remark about her flipping burgers as though that wasn’t a real job and that Blockbuster was some great career choice. That Blockbuster Video is long gone and yet McDonalds is still around.

[@oa5828]

This person has to move out from his controlling family and needs to start living a life where he only runs on his decisions. Because to me, it sounds like he is making better decisions, and the money isn't lying either.

[@KC-dr3cg]

Hopefully he can create his own family.

[@bigblue4364]

"I Started My Own Successful Business And My Family Is Mad At Me!" SELL YOUR CAR!

[@bubble24xox]

Thank you so much Dave, your advice and words of wisdom for this man I also needed to hear today that pertains to circumstances I’ve been in recently 😌

[@stub4488]

I retired at 38....nobody is happy for me. oh well.

[@brettelmerelmer3061]

I'll rejoice with and for you! I'm a little too old to make that happen for me, but I'll tell my kids if one person can do it, others can too. I'd like to hear your story.

[@GDuncan8002]

I am. 😁

[@stub4488]

@@GDuncan8002 thank you!

[@iStorm-my5fp]

What a nice hard working man... Do what's best for you, people are just jelous

[@om617yota8]

If your customers are happy to pay it, they're all that matter. Rock on, well done!

[@mikeshaw4610]

Good job. Sounds like your are now making the going rates as long as your are good and honest with your customers.

[@joycewright5386]

Don’t forget to buy insurance!

[@philipgerry5228]

Remember, you don’t pick your family. The only family member you get to pick is a spouse. Do what best for you.

[@Mamabear1138]

This is inspiring! "You always work for yourself."

[@counterbalancelife4305]

Dave's right. His family is likely concerned about health benefits and the "security" of a job. Most people couldn't take being 100% commission paid or the early stages of operating a business. They just see risk and no upside. I've experience this in my family too.

[@makingtechsense126]

Supply and demand. Right now there are very few honest, high-quality handymen/craftsmen. If you are an honest, high-quality handyman/craftsman, charge a huge premium, you will get it.

[@Str8Bidness]

One of the "Jerkiest" things I ever did was getting a well paying State government Career at age 24. I'd worked 2 years at a local convenience store for the previous 2 years, after college, making not even 1/3rd of my current salary. I was in the convenience store about a year later and saw the owner, who I worked for earlier. He congratulated me on my career and told me that if I ever wanted to return to work for him I could. In my youth, inexperience, and Ego, I laughed. I never saw him again, and he has since passed on, but the shame I still feel about that one incident still haunts me to this day. In my maturity I understand that this man gave me a job when I sorely was in need of one, and was showing me his confidence and gratitude for my work for him, and I laughed in his face, to thank him for it.

[@ThisMissK]

Best explanation of Act Like You're Self-employed! Thank You💚

[@deloisphillips831]

My MIL thought that success was working for a company for 40 years and retiring. She was so disgusted that her son went to college then went into business for himself. Very successful by the way!

[@mirabella2154]

Sell the family.

[@projectman274]

I've always hated the term "get a real job" a job is a Job anyway you slice it, whether it has paid benefits or not. If you get paid to do something, it's a job. Don't tell me to get a real job just because I don't work for a big corporate company. I think being and independent contractor is great.

[@wenchyfoodwench4098]

They’re jealous. Just ignore the nay sayers. Also. He doesn’t have to tell his old company squat. He should block them and keep going. And keep family on an information diet

[@laserwizard2]

Wish we had more young people like him.

[@Chet_24]

Maybe its my imagination, but as the caller got off the phone, after Dave said he was proud of him, it seemed like he was choked up or teared up a bit. It was probably refreshing for him to hear encouragement instead of guilt.

[@justingraham1650]

Don't worry about family they lived their life their way, you got to set a path for your life.

[@Abmarp]

“No, I don’t have brain damage” 😂🤣

[@nancygamez7087]

People are willing to pay for good work. Keep your own company.

[@Eye_Witness]

The problem with working for a company is that they dictate all of the terms. When you work for yourself, you dictate the terms. I made as much on a side job as I did on my 40 hour a week job with a company, so had double income. Eventually, I decided to work solely for myself. It wasn't until I got older and didn't want to work so hard, that I went back to working part time for a company (on my terms) and part time on my side job. I think everyone should have what they call a side hustle or a home based business of some sort, especially for the tax benefits.

[@teresaboykin4861]

You have to be lead by your own spirit. You’re the secret sauce! Amen 🙏

[@mpatreece2726]

Best call I've heard in a while! 👍

[@erinnkemp]

Keep doing you! Nevermind the naysayers. I have the same problem with some jealous people.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

The caller is running into misconceptions by people around him. Has he told them he’s making twice as much as he did with his previous employer? 1994 was the only year that I had my solo lawn service full time. I remember one day in church people congratulating me and talking to me like I was rich and making a lot of money. Truth was that I was barely keeping up with my bills even with a $300 a month apartment and an inexpensive storage garage for my lawn equipment. I think I told at least one of the people congratulating me “no, I’m barely keeping up with my bills as I have lots of competition in this town”. I moved away the next year.

[@Primitive_Code]

I hear ya Ken. Sitting there working for the man 😁😁.

[@stevelarson6384]

there are reasons to work for others than yourself....health insurance, retirement, other costs.......less stress.....but weight out the differences...and they would have to step up the comp and get the total comp in an acceptable risk factor.

[@dacianbonta2840]

@6:13 had a colleague whose parents had worked at ENRON and had ENRON stock as their retirement investment portfolio ... these fiascos affected real people ...

[@elisataleu5]

Thank you.

[@ohmygodyouknowwhatweshould2496]

OMG! That's so true! Working for a company is the same as working for yourself except you have only one customer. Personally, I'd like to diversify.

[@dialac1]

This dude better not go back to that job. He over doubled his pay. He has his answer.

[@jamesrichey2434]

I got laid off by a big company just because I was over 40, easy button anyone, and so did a lot of others. I work for private employers now and I love it. Stay out of that corporate world man, it's not any good.

[@Michael-vf2mw]

People overvalue false "stability" (often just the illusion of stability).

[@beckyshell4649]

I worked at large retail for over 30 years and the pay was not great but people worked there because it was "stable" work and the schedule worked with family life. They started restructuring around 10 years ago . They started with the district level and combined a lot of jobs then it was instore office staff and then department managers and assistant managers. The jobs that they eliminated were jobs that people had worked up to and thought were essential to the company but guess what they were not. One day you have a job next day you are told that job is eliminated and you have to find another position and apply for it or you are out. As for the schedule that was taunted as being flexible it is basically that if you want full time you have to be able to work any time on any day.

[@siegfriedbraun5447]

Lose the "concerned" family!

[@stevenporter863]

I don't see the issues either. It should be noted his previous employer paid him half what he is making now maybe because he didn't have the same experience at the time.