It's Been A Year And A Half Since I GOT FIRED From My Day Job *Life Has Changed A Lot*

[@DaPenceman]

How will you ever find your house without 8 cars in front of it

[@mfdiogo_]

Best comment ever

[@JaksIRL]

His neighbors are probably the onoes bankrolling this warehouse so the front of his house doesn't look like a beater car lot.

[@stevenbarbour1244]

@@JaksIRL Ha, I was thinking that there were bound to be a couple of neighbors who were going to be VERY happy that he got the warehouse. Opinion based entirely off of having a project car in my own driveway.

[@ayedee6681]

I hear he'll be moving to the warehouse :) he likes to live where he works!

[@titanicfilmsbymark]

The garage series is awesome. You have come a long way in a year.

[@Generik777]

Yep, some of my favorite content so far. Love seeing the progression as things are slowly coming along.

[@peterl6095]

1st

[@Knightfall23]

Crazy what he did in a year

[@BSGSV]

Just under 2 years since I got laid off for the final time and decided to never work for anyone again. So I'm here celebrating with/for you JR L.

[@kevinlaw826]

Fuck working for other people, congrats amigo 👊🤙

[@100PercentJake]

Congrats on your massive accomplishments in the last 18 months! Definitely doesn't seem like it's been that long, here's to many more!

[@WatchJRGo]

Thanks bro! I'll keep on working 💯

[@stevenplaskett7728]

@@WatchJRGo the goonzsqaud have spent about the same amount of time and like 40 videos building a house and no one complaining. Your channel is doing fine.

[@hrushikeshghanekar]

Where is Rolls-Royce?

[@EdA-bz3bu]

Find your passion in life and you will never work a day in your life. 👍👍, ✌️

[@bobb6342]

@@hrushikeshghanekar did you watch the video?

[@erikschuddeboom3223]

Young kids hating on the building should realize that they are getting an education here. Keep it up!

[@neilmurphy845]

Yah I like the building updates.

[@Cartier_specialist]

Watching in real-time so cool. Forget the haters, you've come a *LONG* way fast!

[@charkswitlazers]

What haters?

[@arete1776]

@@charkswitlazers 😂

[@att0987654321]

Love the build of the workshop!

[@njray3585]

Hell yeah!!!!!

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@charkswitlazers The ones he mentioned in the video.

[@DBB-KE5DUO]

I’m one of those weirdos that loves to see others succeed (especially after one gets kicked in the gut)... thanks for sharing your current situation! I wish (and pray) for your continued success. I enjoy watching your content! I usually learn something new each show.

[@Frossyt]

I feel like your channel is so underrated. I'm waiting for you to hit that 500k mark and then the 1 million mark. I think it is well deserved.

[@peterb3842]

JR, I really liked your dad’s words of encouragement in the comments on the video when you got let go. My best to him and to your whole family 🙂🙏

[@marklance033]

What video is that?

[@briancook4925]

I did too. Was just thinking that watching this.

[@miguelare3]

He has a awesome dad for sure!

[@thomas316]

Your neighbors will think you moved without several bangers out the front. 😅 Well done, you took lemons and made lemonade. 🍋

[@rustyjackhammer]

Hate for the building videos? C'mon they’re as good or better than the car ones!

[@sjhill31]

Russ I agree. I like the building videos. I think it is interesting to see the steps of building a business from top to bottom.

[@cwd1232]

Totally agree!!

[@Bicketybam68]

If people are saying they hate the building videos then they are the types of people that have limited scope and are most likely the types that will just hate on everything. It's content and when finished will only improve his normal content. He'll have lifts and tripods (or 100percent Jakes to hold the cameras) and all the things people whine about.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

I hate building videos hope he finishes soon

[@mikeobrien3744]

I would have subscribed had I started watching when he started the building. If he ever has an open house, I would like to go.

[@houseofno]

Congrats on being one IN a million instead of one OF a million! It's awesome that you are now doing something to let your personal talents shine!!

[@WatchJRGo]

Thanks Brian! 🍻

[@JerryDLTN]

At least he's not in prison for tax invasion like....you know who

[@RYEINDUSTRIAL]

Whether it felt like it at the time.... your boss did you a favor letting you go. Your channel has blown up since going full time. Congrats on that JR, you deserve the success that you earned. Cheers!

[@gilgonzalez5902]

Honestly i love this channel because JR stays away from supercars. I love the oddball weird old/cheap cars and turning them into success stories.

[@talanhuber9869]

Honestly just wanna say good for you, that’s a huge commitment and just everything you have done in the past 18 months, Good for you JR that takes some serious balls and could only imagine what you have been through! Love the videos and just wanna say what your doing is showing anyone that anything is possible if you commit to it and wanna become a brand or something by yourself. Congrats man

[@MrMattDat]

It is absolutely crazy and it has been a blast watching your progress over the last 18 months! Not many people could accomplish that and you should be proud. Thank you for continuing to share your story!!!

[@marcthebarber239]

He took his skills of his craft and did his own thing and was successful 👏 respect

[@andrewheede8981]

Don't pay any attention to the negative comments, do it your way. Love seeing the warehouse progress as well as the cars. Its gonna be monumental when you're done! You rock!

[@wadetyler5056]

If I may suggest, a multi stall bathroom with shower, and a safety shower in the shop itself. There are so many substances that exposure to could be harmful to your health.

[@c10farmtruck]

I don't get why you'd be getting haters for the shop content. I've been loving it. It's so cool to see the transformation. Congrats on everything you've been able to accomplish since getting fired!

[@brantleyhudson2892]

Excellent update! Ignore the naysayers, JR. You put out great content and I'm really interested in what's happening with the warehouses and cars. Still plenty of projects to work on as you went through the list of what you already have. I'd forgotten about a couple of the cars.

[@levimonsen1006]

Don’t listen to the hate with the building comments. I love seeing the building, it’s really cool to see everything you’ve done with it, and all the knowledge that’s gone into it

[@thesaexplorer]

This was an awesome update, I'm glad everything is going great for you after losing your job. I ran across your channel about a year ago while I was looking up how to replace the water pump on my 2004 Ford Ranger Edge that I had. I saw all the videos of you fixing up that old Ranger and became a fan of your channel since. Continue keeping up the good work on the shop! It's looking good so far from when you first got it!

[@ajvot71]

Why all the hate? You’re showing exactly what it takes to have a great shop and I appreciate that you’re doing most of it yourself with help from friends. That’s the most rewarding feeling when you get something done.

[@jahmackey]

Great shop and fleet update! I didnt know your history, but I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged. I can totally relate to your story. Thanks for being a great example of whats possible and congrats on the shop and persuing your passion!

[@Redsonny19]

JR, living the dream. I just don't understand negativity. What you have accomplished is amazing. Keep up the great work and finish that awesome building. I see your plan, this allows you to give back to all your friends that have helped you along the way!

[@PadreDProductions]

I really don't understand how you get done as much as you do. It's pretty mind-blowing and makes me feel like a lazy slob LOL

[@tempest411]

I can't get more than 30 minutes of work done in my garage before I find I have to order yet another little part. But that's ok...I'm greatful in this day and age that I have a roof over my head, much less even a standard two-car garage to play in.

[@HighRiderSonoma]

Congratulations JR. I like the shop build!! Your vids are a lot more down to Earth than others!! Keep up the great work!!

[@Skydiggz]

We’re proud of you bro. You looked at life and said, “ send it”

[@andrethib]

love the garage content. one big upside of having this space, is that you won't have to work at Josh's and Gabe's places anymore...they can work in yours! I'm sure that will be gratifying

[@gregorycasey6629]

I enjoy your show whether it’s the building or cars. Thank you

[@Workingdad2380]

As a commercial union electrician here at New York I give you props a credit for your electrical work as you mentioned many times in your videos you’re definitely doing it right the pipe rods are done right or the hardware brackets Kindorf hangers offsets 90s etc. are all in line evenly spaced and uniformed nothing makes me happier to see that. you were obviously trained the right way good for you love to see the hard work on the building. Good things happen to good people

[@maxwellclark7054]

Hey man i miss josh, he's really a hands-on type of guy i hope to see him make more appearances on your channel.

[@Sonny_V]

Yeah, the other members of the WatchJRGO team are always a welcome sight. I think we'll be seeing them when they need to use a lift or just extra space to work on their projects.

[@ethansampson9225]

Josh is on night shift right now if I remember correctly

[@GrBritton]

As a full-time IT person who loves cars, I appreciate your story. Way to go! The garage is a major part of your story and you have to have the infrastructure done right before you can reap the benefits. Yes, I'm sure some are missing the car videos but I love seeing the work on the garage. Good luck!

[@speedbuggy16v]

Man, I wish I could fail up half as awesome as you have..... My hat is off to you sir, you are truly winning at life!

[@Kuzican01]

You know your doing well when the comments start flying left and right of what you should do, and then you know your doing really really well when the HATE is attached to those comments. Your channel is awesome keep it up.

[@docrocket55]

The building is interesting. It's like awesome fort building for grown ups. Just as cool as the cars. Keep doing both, and I'll keep tuning in. Glad things are going from strength to strength.

[@ChopsGarage]

Did same thing. Left my safe corporate management job to go full time working at my unit flipping and restoring cars. I work more hours but it never feels like work I love it! And even do YT videos as I go lol!!

[@douglasvines2037]

I don’t miss the car work the building is fine for now can’t wait to see it looking nice

[@shiseiji1]

What up JR? I am currently helping rebuild a shop with a buddy after ours burned to the ground. We are farther along than you but it is a much smaller space. It's fun to watch somebody else go through the same work and learning along the way. Especially with those lifts, we installed one of the same model. Like you, we are trying to put together things that make life easier and make the shop more functional. Basically including everything we always wished we had in the old space. Keep up the good work and content!

[@ripvanrevs]

I've been self employed for 29 years now. Owned restaurants for a few years. Now buy, remodel, and sell houses. Best way to go through life!

[@Bluelinechevy82]

That's my ultimate life goal is to work for myself. After being let go from my previous job so they could "cut costs" I'm just done working for other people.

[@govnr99]

I don't know why anyone would hate on the shop updates, I love watching this come together.

[@michaelgardberg]

Maybe you can work something out with Hoovie to alleviate some of his overflow stock of vehicles. Anyway, I have an idea for your channel. You could do a concept where you fix up a car or truck and sell it on the cheep to an honorable and worthy person. Like on the Xmas specials Hoovie and Wizard did. Something like the old Wheeler Dealers. They got away from those budget vehicles slowly but surely which was sad. I think it would be something to help pull everyone together. I’d be surprised if the internet didn’t love it to. Good luck

[@GipDuece]

He did do the $1 bmw giveaway thing (or yet still kinda trying) I think that is on par with what you are talking about.

[@michaelhuey4187]

Or, he buys a cheaper vehicle, fixes/restores it, then chooses someone with an old, paid for beater to swap cars with, takes that old vehicle and repeats the process. That way he always has a steady stream of vehicles to work on, and some good folks get a great upgrade on their vehicle.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

The R8 is an amazing achievement - you are right to be proud of it. I wondered how in the heck you kept all those parts together and then learned plastic bags are your favorite tool for organization. That in itself is a useful lesson for anyone who wants to rebuild a car. Best of luck with your new immense shop. Your hard work on cars and the building is just astounding.

[@greatpix]

I am having a blast seeing your whirlwind transformation of the new garage. I look forward to every episode. I don't know whether I'd like to see you keep both buildings or flip one. Or become a landlord for the one so you have a steady stream of revenue to pay for new builds.

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

There´s definitely a possibility to rent out floor space and starting up a cashflow inwards. He should start a property company for the buildings and the land they sit on.

[@larrybe2900]

@@AlfaGiuliaQV Camper storage won't require heat.

[@Czechbound]

This is SUPER impressive. When managers talk about getting people who can get things done, think creatively, and bounce back from setbacks (resilience), this is what they are talking about. SUGGESTION : Mono grey floor might look a bit depressing after awhile. Maybe put in a couple of stripes of white/ something lighter. HATERS : Also, if people really are "car" people, then their interest extends beyond 10mm sockets : seeing how you set up a professional garage is very, very interesting. We all secretly harbour a wish to be able to do something like this (at whatever scale), so I for one, am LOVING this series. Also, after watching these episodes it gives me motivation to get my own non-car related life stuff progressed. Greetings from Prague, CZ

[@platovacio7583]

So happy for you JR. You seem so much happier now!!

[@danshadoin7661]

I'm sure a lot of people watch your videos and think "If JonRoss can do this, I can. He doesn't have anything I don't." That's not true at all. If they had what you have, they'd already be doing it. Your life experiences, your personality, your drive to be successful is as rare as it is admirable. It's a pleasure to watch you grow, but I do miss you doing the one day flips of junk cars. Maybe after the shop gets finished, you do one for old time sake. I don't expect you to go back to doing that full time. You've outgrown that kind of content creation. Thanks for the entertainment and I continue to applaud your success.

[@vaalrus]

Having had to shift far too many 5 gallon pails of HF, I’ve found elevating the bucket (oh, look, a forklift) and a 1” or 3/4” siphon hose a godsend for places I can’t fit a bucket right on top of the reservoir. (gotta love ancient excavators that lose HF by the barrel when they’re idle.)

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Dude, no hate from here. This was the logical next step, and you made the best possible choice of a building. Tons of space at a bargain. Congrats on getting rewarded for the hard work!

[@isairuiz461]

Respect to you JR! Thank you for your content, always a joy to watch

[@aceadman]

You are literally a KZbin rock star. It’s such a pleasure to watch you build this enterprise. Congrats on an amazing 18 months. I’ve been a fan the whole time. Really impressed with your work on all fronts. The space is amazing and seeing the build out is VERY interesting. 😊👍👍

[@raulsscano]

I hv been following u since you have gotten fired.. congratulations on your future endeavors as they say whn gting walked out of a job. Good for you JR.

[@kr46428]

I've liked most of the building videos personally. It is a nice change of pace. Hope people can just chill out and enjoy the videos; the car vids that are going to be made in this shop are going to be awesome.

[@matthewburns5053]

I miss your neighbors.

[@WatchJRGo]

Same. 😢

[@BCK1970]

Make Josh and Gabe camp out in the shop.

[@stickshift2397]

I try to understand why at the end he talks about his merch and say not like this ,it's so retarded then close only to come back for two minutes , it can't be just me find that odd

[@ezman100]

@@stickshift2397 he's not wearing his merch. Some days he does.

[@blackcountryme]

@@stickshift2397 it is you... Just you...

[@thomasharris5151]

Typically you paint first and do the floors are last……. on epoxy floors you can get away with it… BUT it’s best to save them for last. Given a choice go that way.. because you don’t wanna damage/soil fresh floors.🤔👌🏾💎.

[@anthony2816]

I've found myself enjoying the warehouse videos better than the car videos.

[@wurlyone4685]

I can't understand if you're getting hate comments for the workshop build? Sure this is predominantly a car channel, but you've always done other things as well and it's really interesting stuff that some of us can really appreciate as well, plus it takes us on the journey with you. All good in my book!

[@mattcox5540]

JR using a funnel...I never thought I'd see the day! 😂

[@vloors1981]

Screw the haters, I’m loving the building stuff. If anything, gimme more. Especially how you’re bringing technology to it.

[@dommy114]

JR still trying to convince us the Goldwing looks good 😭

[@WRProductions303]

I found you because of the video you made when you got fired and you've been my favorite car KZbin ever since. I am so happy to see where you've gone and excited to see where you go in the next 1.5 years!

[@Flies2FLL]

LIFE IS TO BE LIVED. If you are having second thoughts, this is NOT the place to think about it.

[@StevesMachines]

As an IT guy, who likes fixing cars and has a little YT channel myself.... I think you are my hero 😁 Absolutely love what you have achieved 💯👍

[@QuadroNVS]

It's going to be a hell of a shop. Enjoying the content.

[@hitardo]

After 2 years, the R8 is (almost) ready. Good job 😁 I am kidding. These cars - as long as many VolskWagen group cars - are very difficult to modify, and even to maintain. I am very proud of your work, I have been following you since right before they fired you, and have been very happy to see your evolution. You have inspired me to work on my cars, to follow my passions, and to go out there and just do it 😀 Thank you so much, John Ross! Cheers from Portugal.

[@svengrimm3]

You should put your air compressor outside your building on its own external sound prove shed to minimise the noise in your vids and for better quality of life day to day

[@twosborn]

Separating the motor/pump from the metal subwoofer will quiet down any compressor. I set up our equipment at a trade show in Taiwan and was told the air compressor was ready. Not believing it was true, I looked at the cabinet. Overhead spring mounted motor/compressor, external tank, excellent setup for a quiet setup.

[@edfrawley4356]

Or inside a well insulated room (ie, block walls and steel door) with the compressor intake outside. That way its less likely to walk away one night.

[@Alttabbins]

Dont listen to the haters. I love the building videos. Its fun seeing someone jump in feet first on something like this after losing their job. I work in IT and I'm not going to lie, I wondered what I could do if I lost that job. Now I daydream of what I would do. I love the videos.

[@BIsForBudget]

I'm super happy for you. I love how you took a negative situation and completely flipped it. That's very encouraging, especially during these times. Keep the videos coming, more 1st gen Camaro content please😉 . THANKS!

[@LowState]

6:09 looks like you’re walking through someone’s gta garage

[@ImTheJoker4u]

PRO TIP: Build a small insulated shed outside or an inside closet for your compressor. Nothing more annoying than listening to a compressor rattling on all day. Also a good idea to plumb in an extra 50 gallon tank if you plan on using a high volume of air.

[@jakecummings9024]

I literally remember when you posted the video of you getting fired

[@theshoe5]

I like the building renovation videos, keep them coming. There are plenty of LS swap videos on KZbin to keep people that are into that type of thing going. Its not everyday we can follow along on a 20 K square foot shop build. Lifts look great.

[@ssenssel]

That Gold Wing wrap is the most atrocious wrap... IN THE WORLD. *Jeremy Clarkson voice off

[@neuronbob]

Garage building series is awesome. I am learning a lot watching this, as much as with your car builds. Been watching your channel since just before you got fired. Keep grinding, you are doing great IMHO!

[@alansmith4734]

Compressed Air System next?

[@gilnorton1]

Great update. Sounds to me like you have a good plan in place and are executing it really well. I like that you and your friends are in there doing most of the hands on work. So many negative comments from folks who I think might just be a bit jealous. Can’t wait to see the shop finished. Peace

[@JerryDLTN]

You need a t-shirt that says "I have lots of cool t-shirts, not like this one"

[@airenesivad2975]

I agree. This would be a real hit!!

[@ronporter610]

Building stuff is enjoyable to watch. Seeing how you lay things out and what you do for upgrades is always educational. Screw the haters!

[@philipr7686]

I'm still waitin' for the completion of the John Deere crawler. That's what originally hooked me.

[@robertinscoe2379]

Damm I thought I was the only one. Wonder what happened to it. 👌👌

[@MilesHolt]

I been subscribed for a while and honestly the car content I was hit and miss with, the shop build has me watching religiously.

[@lonwillis783]

I lost my IT job Dec 26 2019 still looking covid was an issue.

[@mikegager]

It jobs are almost all remote now

[@yogisfriend7869]

CONGRATULATIONS! I've experienced 3 layoffs in my career, you understand that you can land on your feet. It may smart a little on landing, but you get through it. In my opinion, your job termination just accelerated the inevitable. Great job! I love the naysayers who arm chair quarterback and most likely don't possess the cajones to step out and take the risk. Looking forward to more great content

[@lloydgreen4091]

Never Let Someone Who Has Done Nothing, Tell You How To Do Anything.

[@lloydsetty]

@Lloyd Green wise words Lloyd!

[@larrybe2900]

Well, I was just born yesterday and you don't know what you are talking about.

[@stevennelson4552]

This has become my favorite car project channel on YT! I love the shop building content also! It has inspired me to organize my garage and tools to make my own wrenching easier!

[@kencrouch668]

So - have you not forgotten your roots? You started off in your garage at home saying you built a lot of cars in there. True - but what is on your logo? A motorcycle with you riding on it - you rode around town commenting on interesting things. You have gotten away from that but don't forget what got you to your big massive garage in the first place. Some of us (including me) have been watching you for that long! Oh- and how is your dad? Is he ok after the Covid thing? Last you said he was in the hospital.

[@RichieRouge206]

Why are people hating John’s progress and feature of the new shop? So what if it isn’t just cars at the moment? Why don’t you negative people piss off? This is a major step in John’s next big plan and it’s fantastic to see how far you have come JR! We are witnessing the birth of something really cool and are lucky to join him with the journey! You keep up the great work John! It’s amazing what you are doing and especially in the face of this awful global crisis - your progress is a really happy thing to see for a change! A massive high-5 to you my friend!

[@chrisromanczuk1468]

MOOAR GABE and friends :)

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

A lot of people enjoy the shop updates. Keep em coming, even as you get back to fixing cars.

[@McKluskie]

ditching the porsche is a mistake, vintage porsche rebuilds always being in lots of traffic and knew subscribers as there is interest world wide for these.

[@tempest411]

I'll take my old low performance money pit 944s over anything made in the last 30 years any day.

[@mmonkeyman1403]

944s aren't worth the attention. They don't get the views

[@tempest411]

@@mmonkeyman1403 Compared to what? He's not exactly wrenching on old Ferraris. That 944 he tinkered with was the only car I'd tune in for. But then it seems he mostly caters to the 'LS swap into everything' crowd.

[@mmonkeyman1403]

@@tempest411 that's a fair question. If he never LS swapped another car, I'd be happy.

[@qmannnnn]

He already did the work on the 944, there's not much left to get content from it, unless he did something like LS swapping it.

[@midlife666]

How can people not like the working on the shop videos , I like them as much as the cars . Great channel , great content , always entertaining ..... Keep doing what you do John . 😃

[@PntBtrNjelus]

Oh, and Go Chiefs! I assume you are a Chiefs fan being in Kansas and all.

[@Chase_AM]

The Chiefs aren’t in Kansas.

[@ChainBaker]

I enjoy the shop build just as much as the car builds!

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Hey!

[@WatchJRGo]

Yo! 🍻

[@joshuasmith957]

Jared! It's been a long time since I've seen you and JR. Hope you and the family are doing well 🙏

[@Heffelz8]

Fast food collaborations are not for the faint of heart. Congratulations on all of you accomplishments. I can’t wait to see what the future of your career and your channel hold.

[@jacobyo99]

On Used Car Prices: is it bad that I’m hoping for a lil recession so I can get a car for cheaper than the current prices? 😂

[@Thealsomemro2]

That is what is causing the prices to go up. If the economy is good, people have jobs, thus more money to spend on new cars, meaning there is a higher supply of used cars meaning the prices go down. It is a little counter intuitive.

[@larrybe2900]

@@Thealsomemro2 Some of it is the money system causing inflation. Higher prices is "interest" on government loans.

[@keasbeydave]

I can't wait to see the shop done. You are killing it JR. Is here anything you can't do? I'm all in on this warehouse journey.

[@andersekstrand2028]

Wish I had a warehouse half that size :o)

[@fuse8052]

Anybody giving you crap is just jealous. You worked your ass off for everything you have there and you deserve it! I'm happy for you JR

[@AustinLucasMusic]

I honestly enjoy the shop build more than the car content (since youtube is flooded with car builds). The exception is the cheap car flips since it's always fast paced and interesting.