Can You Be A GC with NO Experience?!

[@kena8707]

I started working for companies learning the basics from framing, insulation, hardwood flooring etc. And then when i decided to make a gc Company i started to work for a plumber saturdays to get the extra knowledge. Don’t work for the money work for the knowledge because knowledge always pays out in the end.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Well said

[@frankyoliva8048]

True that!👍

[@Mrpachuko13]

Rich dad poor dad.

[@destroyer.e]

amen

[@jahnelss]

Preach!

[@AlaskaWild]

I disagree with this. I have a friend who has never built anything in his life (he’s an IT Guy), and he is making a ton of money as a builder now. He learned along the way.

[@gumMYgirls143]

Totally agree with you, I've been a pastry cook for so many years,but i tried to help the HVAC company of my brother to get more clients and we got Big Company Clients and earned money. By the way my brother is in IT He built his own HVAC company without experience. And now my plan is to build my own GC company without experience but with my strong determination and passion to learn and to accept mistakes in life. And by the way i know my talent is to convince clients/Marketing to get Leads and Relationship with the Clients and other people.

[@MountainEagle77]

@@gumMYgirls143​​I have a brother who is a general contractor, and he’s never actually built anything himself. Despite that, he makes a lot of money. He essentially built the right network and relies on the expertise of others in various fields. From what I can tell, he’s probably earning around $500k or more each year, largely due to the business he does in the neighboring state.

[@jsurber3]

Dude you starting hittin me emotionally at the "you are your greatest asset. You are everything you need to get what you want done." Dang how powerful.

[@pacsoulpavon9649]

Love this man ! I’m only 25 . In 2014 I got my first job building food trucks and i learned how to do framing, plumbing and electrical (I know it’s not the same as a house) then I went and followed my dream of being a carpet cleaner and got a job for 2 years and In 2017 I bought my own truck mounted carpet cleaning van and and officially opened “invasion carpet cleaning & repairs” here in Colorado . We do a lot of restoration work , carpet installation, flooring , synthetic turf installation and drywall work. so I tough “why not start to remodel” SO WE DID! we have done laundry rooms , bathrooms & small projects . I just went to bid 2 different projects that literally need everything! From framing to the whole project being finished ! I am scared but I think all my knowledge has came to this point . Im turning 26 in April and can say I have so much knowledge under my belt . My next step is to buy a $25,000 mobile home , remodel it my self and rent it out for income.

[@logandunson4485]

I gotta agree with captain 👆🏼. A general contractor doesn’t have to be a pro at every single one of the trades that he oversees. But needs a general understanding of all of them. It’s their job within their trade to do their trade right . The GC makes sure he’s got the right people doing the fight job at the right time.

[@jarrodnorris6335]

I already knew this to be true, because I have wanted to be a GC for years and I am finally able to go out and do the work. I am now 16 and I am working with a framing crew. Before hand all I had was KZbin, the internet, and some books. But nothing is more valuable and helpful than hands-on experience. It teaches really good work ethic and what it actually feels like to do the work, and it is not easy that’s for sure. I am watching this video on the way to the job. I have really found some valuable information on your channel. Thank you.

[@Jesse_Lane]

😃

[@vanessawilliams9239]

ahead of the game, way to be

[@BillyG869]

OK, I’m 74, always a guy building, tearing apart cars, building boats, working in the trades. I started going up the ladder and into the office on the board. All while still building. I was fascinated and loved my tools, still do. I was already an excellent framer, foundation builder, knew most trades, besides wanting my own license. I got my General Engineering and Building after I’d already built a bunch of houses in 1978. There are a whole bunch of crummy crooked guys with licenses out here in California, making big bucks. All while great honest guys are getting screwed by dishonest people. You are right, but you are also honest...

[@mavishhomes]

The best thing in my opinion you could do for yourself is work for someone that has a company that emulates what kind of business you want to run. Put your dreams aside for a sec, work for them for a year or two and absorb as much as you possibly can like a sponge. Ask questions. Be annoying. Learn, learn and learn. THEN Apply that to your business start up. If you want to be a general contractor try and land a project manager position where you are forced to learn every scope included in a complete project. Once you go through a few jobs you will start to learn how the pieces come together. You will never learn everything to a T but you will learn how to find the right answers by knowing what questions to ask and whom to ask. Great video Jesse

[@Jesse_Lane]

Well said.

[@cee_392_eazy3]

That currently my plan. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@robertirvin927]

Do not try to take your way into anything. You'll get caught and you'll be ****** embarrassed and carry a tarnished reputation. Spend 3 months in each general phase of house building. Foundations, framing, plumbing and electrical. That's one full year of trade work...while you're doing that, go to night school for bookkeeping, safety, contracts, etc. After that, form your company and start bids for small gigs...deck installations, gutters, new windows, etc. After a year of that, you'll be a legit GC!!!

[@Creative7inc]

so well said, everyone is expecting that anything can be instantaneous, when in reality in order to be successful you need to commit your full energy and persistence to it in order to conquer!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Yes 📚🔨🔥🚀

[@onebestcontractor9879]

Great inspiration by watching and listening to implement in my gc business

[@gebonne]

Man, this was poetic, thanks for the advice.

[@jaytab3686]

In Florida, I've been in multiple trades for last 27 years. Half of all the contractors had no experience at all. They have friends say they worked for them just to get license. They all where wealthy and that is all that matters. Few of them don't even live in Florida and have there accountant run the business.

[@peteotten2676]

This

[@kyleclemente5939]

Depends on your state actually. The state contractors board regulates the acceptable qualified experience as a prerequisite to get any building license.

[@DTHRocket]

I'm glad you didn't just say "No. Case closed. Pursue something else." but rather showed what kind of experience to pursue if you're serious about it.

[@toddhuguenin2041]

Thanks for the video, Jesse. I built schools & orphanages in The Former Soviet Union & have looked into becoming a GC here in Ormond Beach. This answered my question.

[@SafiGhaith]

You made me smile so hard, thank you, I am inspired!

[@Jesse_Lane]

😀

[@cesarod21]

I agree 100% with everything you said in your video. However, What would you recommend for someone wanting to learn and get experience while working a full-time job. Looking forward to a reply.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Go get a full time job in the field you want to be in in the future.

[@issaycperez679]

I’m 28 rn man and I decided to get in to construction about 3 years ago and I have put everything I got in to it now I got 2 truck full of tools and can do so much now, I’m still learning but I hope in the future I can obtain my license

[@kipmock5973]

Me: *starts a GC company with 2 years construction experience, and has 1.3mm in work lined up for the next 10 months* Also me: *Finds a video telling me I don't have enough experience to do this*

[@famus801]

I’m trying to get my GC with little experience, I already have a team of guys who will be doing all the work for me. What advice would you give me since I won’t be doing any of the heavy stuff ? Anything I should know or be aware of etc ?

[@kipmock5973]

@@famus801 if you’re going into residential, I think you’ll be fine. The main things I’ve run into are just lack of knowledge. My clients understand, they knew before they hired me that I was inexperienced. I’d love to chat with you further - my email’s [e-mail]

[@famus801]

@@kipmock5973 I’ll be going into residential and as far as experience my most experienced guy is going to be teaching me the ins and outs. I’ll shoot you an Email

[@cresenciosalas7495]

I love your failure speech just gave me extreme confidence

[@abrahammartinez9088]

Hey I'm 23 years old and I have been doing all types of work under my family construction company and I been feeling like wasting my time working for them and no doing anything for me, but after your video, I realize that i been in like an internship, leaning about like you said from putting together 4x4 to roofing a restaurant . Excited to take me Business and Finances exam next month .Thanks for the motivation!!!!!!

[@Jesse_Lane]

YESS!!!!

[@abrahammartinez9088]

I’m actually going into a Jesse Lane KZbin marathon during the weekend!!! Great channel

[@Jesse_Lane]

That makes me happy!

[@TheBeowulf55]

Thanks for the info really enjoyed the production quality and energy you bring to it

[@FG-dw9cf]

Here's a question.. What if I have zero experience, but my dad has 15 years of experience leading his own team in sub contracting masonry work for residential and comercial? He can't get the book work done so I'm going to do it and we plan to do it together. Also, I have plenty of friends and family who lead their own teams in various sub contracting fields. Electric, plumbing, framing, everything. Pools etc. So if I literally have a strong team ready to follow me, it has to be a dif situation than just simply having zero experience right?

[@kevinuploads6101]

I’m in the same position

[@Telescreen5]

And this is why I thumb downed this video, you CAN become a GC, and you will WILL learn as you go from your connections that you will hire for jobs.

[@jeremyrodriguez5923]

Great video! I’m going through an electrical apprenticeship right now , F.E.A.T, which you might have heard of since you also live in Florida. I also just finished my associates degree in general studies and plan to get my bachelors degree in construction at Seminole State College. Thanks for the advice.

[@ArMaJr4]

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[@JustinMurfitt-p4z]

Hell ya cool to see someone else from FEAT

[@roofimprove5410]

If your business savvy and have Sales experience, you can be a contractor without much experience. At least here in California, you can get a qualifier to license your LLC or Corporation.

[@villamar002]

Thank you for taking time showing and sharing your knowledge .

[@Jesse_Lane]

You’re welcome!! I enjoy it :)

[@kyleclemente5939]

Great video. No BS. Great to see someone not spewing a bunch of crap without experience.

[@jazzielove1699]

Is not the concrete foundation the first thing to learn? Besides framing. Which one should be the first thing? Tjanks for your awemsome info.

[@natashab7138]

You have encouraged me soo much thank you!

[@marcosgarcia9905]

Dude thank you 🙏🏼 honestly, I had the answer right in front of me. Was blinded and now I can see 🔥👍🏻

[@Jesse_Lane]

😄💪🏼

[@Kozette007]

I’m presently in school and will do task rabbit jobs for the experience.

[@kingcaid7]

What you mean task rabbit?

[@seancaird526]

Very well said! I work for knowledge and enjoyment. I've been over to Texas to see how you build there. I've worked my way up to running 30 million dollar commercial jobs in NZ. My goal is to run a billion dollar job. I'm 35 and have done many different jobs in construction. Labourer, digger driver, joiner, framer, plasterboard, scaffolder ,house lever, retaining walls, house moving, hardware, cladding, form work, residential and commercial carpenter, foreman, site supervisor, site manager. I still want to learn more and love construction.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Glad to have you apart of this channel!

[@jestoni1998]

Hey Jesse thank you for these great information . Im in my 20's and I know somebody who's almost the same age range as me who is running a general contracting business. This inspired me to start and pursue this career. I was told that I dont need as much experience and I can run a contracting business by hiring and utilizing other contractors "subcontractors" to do the job for me with their experience. Is this actually true?

[@jessehussle4883]

Bro Jestoni id like to hear this response

[@anthonyrusso4713]

Ive been wondering this myself.

[@truthseekerrrrr]

Well...to a certain extent, yes. But even if you subcontract everything you still need to know what the hell is happening to ensure no fuck ups occur.

[@famus801]

@@truthseekerrrrr yes true, what he could also do is hire a guy that handles that, constantly checking everything is up to par while he focusing on what his guys need materials wise and finding more work etc

[@CrazyxxxUkraine]

Yes until someone messes up and it all comes back on you the GC. And you can’t answer a simple question which will really make you look bad in front of the whole jobsite and lose everyone’s respect

[@asifshakur1185]

I have 20 years of general contracting but working for myself. I never tried to get licensed. How can I prove that , if I pass the test, to get my license?

[@averagegirl8956]

It’s a little harder for females to get experience in this field. Considering they usually prefer hiring males for these type of manual labor jobs, what would you recommend for a female to get their foot in the door.?

[@dandan1364]

I would totally hire you. I managed large teams of engineers and well… without being sexist let’s just say the women had better work ethic than all the entitled junior devs.

[@averagegirl8956]

@@dandan1364 I wish I knew more people like you. My dad works in construction. Wanted me to get a license to help out. But I wanted to have more hands on experience beforehand. But he wouldn’t let me because he works with pure males. He kept saying “one day when I go in alone”.

[@dandan1364]

@@averagegirl8956 hey There. I have projects in Seattle Austin and Corpus Christi. And possibly Idaho. Interested?

[@robertirvin1952]

Go for interior aka finish carpentry, painting and electrical. Go non-union for all of these. None of those mentioned trades require strength. Those 3 trades would give you enough experience to become a GC. May I ask what state you're in?

[@averagegirl8956]

@@robertirvin1952 California , also I’m not worried about strength. I’ve been strength training for the past couple months

[@Revolutionist00]

Hello Mr. Jesse. Please make a video on taking over a running construction company with little to no experience. I will soon be taking over my uncles construction company and it’s 20 years old company making huge profits. I worked as account payable receivable and payroll for six months in a GC. I know a little bit of all the office work and dealings but I do not know what goes on the field/site. Please guide me Mr. Jesse so I can be less worried. I really appreciate your help and this video also. Thank you and God bless you.

[@mr.kenslifeshop4034]

What kind of jobs are are best for a GC garages, or additions?

[@joshschwartz9538]

What if I’ve done a couple owner builder homes in the past but I don’t have any documented experience

[@giannibadeau3344]

I've got college for architectural and building engineering I worked for years drafting custom homes Worked at lumber yards Worked for a residential and commercial contractor for twenty years Have my own business for seven years Now I deal with customers that want to be the GC. Well no one likes working for them. You want to be a GC, work for a GC for years as a superintendant and youll learn. It takes time, I'm 55 still learning.

[@jasminegrewal5041]

Can u recommend some books please, as I did architecture from India and not licensed in US but I'm a realtor and wanted to know more so that I can flip houses in future what is your recommendation.thank in advance

[@EVNL576]

I built my own Gazebo and did framing, connected my electrical outlets and plumbing for my kitchen sink, basically did my own kitchen. I also remodeled my two bathrooms without a contractor license because it’s inside my house but to do a Gazebo I have to get a city permit because it’s visible outside and is causing me so much headache,😅the writing part is where I’m struggling. That’s why I’m here and find out it takes 5 years to get a GC license.😩

[@mclovin5593]

you probably know enough to pass with studying

[@Creative7inc]

videos are getting better with every upload!

[@dekebell3307]

Great video!

[@ExtremeDIY]

Hey Jesse. Like your channel bro! I’ve built several homes in the past… haven’t in like 10 years. I’m getting ready to build one more for my family. Almost done designing the plan. Can you recommend any cool (free) apps that might help make the process easier than it was for me in the past?

[@Jesse_Lane]

I don’t really use free apps, I just hire professional architects and engineers.

[@ExtremeDIY]

@@Jesse_Lane I meant like for scheduling, bidding, etc. I feel like I should be able to use my iPhone to automate like 1/2 the stuff I used to use spreadsheets for... Maybe I'm wrong. Or maybe I have to pay, which is fine within reason. I'm only building one home...

[@ernieforrest7218]

So Jesse, whats your opinion of those who claim to be licensed GCs advising people on KZbin why they dont need a contractor to build their home? Of coarse many of those who bad mouth builders are real estate agents, angry over commission issues. But im referring to those who claim to be licensed builders, who bad mouth other builders.

[@RASS-o5h]

Great piece of advice. Thank you so much.

[@jakob.2is968]

this was an amazing and motivating video. i got up and took motivational notes from this. nice job bro 🖤

[@Jesse_Lane]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@KJfreshh69]

I learn my knowledge from hands on and doing. I have a disability from learning from reading a book.. I just want to get into the field. I’ve moved up in the hvac wholesale sales company for the past 5 years. But I think I want to get my foot in and be a project manager or something first

[@Gooselip]

I'm 26 and have flipped two houses learning everything myself to become a general contractor someday

[@davidhoover2446]

What if what I want to do doesn’t fit into any “contractor” categories in FL, but then I still can’t make much per job because I’m not a contractor. It’s kinda messed up.

[@h.aso1521]

Good wise words man ... thanks for the help

[@ToursofMedellin]

Can you benefit from learning that specific business prior to opening up your own business - absolutely. To say you cannot be a GC unless you have experience, is not true, in my opinion. When there’s will, there’s a way. Sure, at first you may need to rely on others to complete the certain projects, until you observe and watch for yourself. If you’re smart, disciplined, have the drive and have the gift of gab - anything is possible.

[@robirion3802]

The Certification by Endorsement Examination Equivalency Online Course is NOW available to all out of state General, Builder or Residential Contractors who have passed the NASCLA General, Builder or Residential contractor exams. This six (6) hour course consists of a review of the Florida Code Codes. www.aaaconstructionschool.com/florida-licensure-for-out-of-state-nascla-general-builder-residential-contractors/

[@PodMatch_com]

Great stuff man. Really enjoyed this video -You're exactly right.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Thanks Alex!! Means a lot coming from you. We should collaborate on some content soon. :)

[@PodMatch_com]

@@Jesse_Lane I'm down!

[@ajlast691]

Love what you shared ! Awesome tips. Thanks, Much appreciated ! . (I'd tuck those tv cables behind wall for the next cool video though ;).

[@Jeff-wq7nm]

Hey dude I completely understand where your coming from but most of us don’t wanna spend most of our lives just doing this degree or learning about framing for 5 yrs you know, life is short and don’t get me wrong I completely understand the knowledge you’ve just put out I’m 20 yrs old and I have no idea what I wanted to do with my life career wise but I love construction and architecture so I’m looking for the fastest way to get into that career. I always say life is short and it shouldn’t be spent or at least your youth be spent behind an educational platform. I learned a lot from your video tho thanks man

[@anthonyrusso4713]

Yeah I feel the same

[@b.michaelbrown1117]

Five years fly by fast.

[@exalyau9410]

How about Rod buster I want to make my own company but only wanna focus in my trade

[@alexronquillo2629]

Do not need experience depending on what your trying to do or why your getting the license

[@andreypushenko9932]

How are you doing? I have 5 years of experience in Russia it will be ok for license?

[@Mylessworld]

Great video!! Very motivating..

[@joelc9492]

The only way to make it as a contractor with no experience is having very good contacts that trust you and will go all in for you

[@RajSingh-qf2yz]

What I came for: To learn more about if not getting a contractor for my own renovation is a good idea or not. What I got: Super motivational video on never giving up and chasing whatever it is you’re aiming for.

[@Jesse_Lane]

🤩

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@Jesse_Lane can you be part time general contractor

[@daajewwish123]

Correct if you want to do the work yourself. Plenty of people who sell the jobs and have sub contractors do the work.

[@wmurray003]

That's what I was thinking....this video is a bit disingenuous.

[@MillionBoyLuc]

What if your working for a general contractor and he does everything so you do everything

[@germainegoldsmith8755]

So I’ve been studying for the GC Exam. I need experience. Should I start out as a construction laborer, possibly a concrete laborer??

[@tinyluxuries2762]

this guys a general contractor or a freaking prophet? both? :)

[@genesiscatano]

What about if I'm a mobile developer and I make more than an electrician or plumber, but I still like to become a general contractor? I have some friends that have companies, but they rely on GCs and I want to help them out. What do you recommend?

[@gilbertrodriguez3317]

Can you help with some ideas for SCC . ?

[@optionlocks3357]

Testing for GC and building contractor, how different is the testing? And is it same testing that these guys have to get for certified and registered? Can you explain that a little more about difficulties between each?

[@Gambiarragringa]

I have a question 🙋‍♂️, if I never work for someone on payrolls, but already did 6 full home renovations, have a company and a crew but don’t have a license. How can i have the 4 years experience that they request to apply for GC? I don’t know if you understand me 😅

[@Jesse_Lane]

I believe you do actually have to be able to prove your work experience with W-2 income, but you can call CILB and DBPR

[@Gambiarragringa]

@@Jesse_Lane will call tomorrow Thanks to share your experience with us. Please, is that any congress that you do in Florida?

[@yp6997]

Who ever gave you thumbs down are a weird.. this is a good video

[@Telescreen5]

Because maybe you don't have to work as a plumber assistant or in framing and waste 5-7 years of your life to become a GC. Some people have family that are in the trade and have connections with people who they can hire for jobs, and learn from those people as they do it. Ultimately, you hire specialists as a GC and you need to know who NOT to hire, that is where experience helps. But you can gain exp on the way... This chad flat out says NO, you can't be a GC with no experience. And that is a bold and condescending statement to make that will discourage people. But it is a job that you CAN learn while you do it, since you yourself aren't necessarily doing the work yourself, you are managing it. If you study your ass off, and are lucky with connections, you don't need experience, and YOU WILL learn by watching the people you hire and grow that way. So while it is helpful and valuable to have experience starting out, it is not mandatory because you will gain the experience on the way.

[@Brooke328]

So do general contractors actually have to do the work most of the time? I honestly thought the GCs job was to hire specific contractors and to oversee the project so that everything is up to code. I just built my house last year (no builder, but I had tons of help from my dad and husband). I want to do something within construction or housing business, but I don't want to be a real estate agent.

[@Telescreen5]

This guy says you can't be a GC without experience but that is just not true, a GC's job IS to hire specialists. This video is much better kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnnYgYqZpLWajJY

[@karentambong8989]

Did you take a course or something?I really need some ideas

[@johnsonq4467]

Really appreciated watching your video, it’s kind of motivating me into the trade. I have a question, also it confuses me a lot, is HVAC or plumbing a good trade to start if I setup a long term goal towards being a GC? What trade do you recommend to start with if im a guy who has Zero exp to the construction trades? Thank you😽

[@jahnelss]

Appreciate the wisdom

[@TheTurk724]

35 with no skills/experience (construction). Is it too late ?

[@Jesse_Lane]

No skills? What have you been doing with life thus far?

[@TheTurk724]

@@Jesse_Lane I have had my own business and now been downsizing and thinking to shift another field.

[@whenwasthat9223]

Thank you bro

[@Nunya835]

I own a Interior Decorating and Home Staging company. Since I am self taught I would like to get a GC so that I can oversee my own remodeling or interior design projects. Too late to go get the degree, is this something I should pursue to help my business or will it be unnecessary?

[@quackhead8938]

You should have kids and focus on raising them and supporting your husband in his career. Youre welcome.

[@albertdur5206]

Cozy Boy lol

[@quackhead8938]

@@albertdur5206 Its not a joke. Women are making a huge mistake trying to have careers. Interior decorating? Ever notice how women congregate in jobs like day care teacher, nurse, secretary (aka organizing some guys life for him). Beating around the bush.

[@miketheromansoldier7009]

Don’t do it lol...

[@tomanddanalaird1600]

Elizabeth, don't listen to the replies.. You can do whatever you set your mind towards and if its for your own purpose, even better. If you are building you may need one or hire a licensed contractor. Check your State requirements. Most States will require minimum documented experience but there are plenty that do not. I'm studying for my license for my own investments after two licensed contractors both screwed me. I'm not picking up a hammer but I want to oversee those that I hire that do, are following code and State standards. Both my licensed Contractors never touched a tool either.

[@eluckeymusic]

Even GCs that have been in business for decades can be completely incompetent.

[@mattfransen1551]

My grandpa was a GC for over 50 years and now does expert witness work. Recently brought me on board with him and we started a business together. Anyways, the things you see in lawsuits against GC’s in SoCal is mind boggling (crooked walls, work done without permits, no window flashing)

[@mikeschwendeman4403]

Failure is only when you quit

[@jasonefthim213]

Great video

[@twitchtwitch9006]

im still doing my research on the matter. quick question, eventually when u apply for your general contracting license and do all that, can you do that working 2 or so years PART TIME ? or would you have needed FULL TIME experience?

[@kalebstout7673]

I like the idea of doing each trade for say 9 months to a year and jump to another to gain experience and then get into general contracting but that seems unrealistic when it’s takes schooling, training, licensing and experience just to get a job as an apprentice and most videos I’ve seen talking about being an apprentice say you won’t be doing anything but cleaning, organizing and shadowing for the first few months yet you say “go get a job doing framing then plumbing for 9 months” great advice in black and white but unrealistic in todays society. I’m 26 and have no construction experience and thinking of a trade to do to make money but don’t want to have to spend 10’s of thousands of dollars on trade schools and tools just to make barely above minimum wage for the first 3-5 years or have to work 80+ hours a week and destroy my body just to be able to put food on the table for my family. Also there is no trade that I could see myself just loving for 10-30 years yet general contracting and managing would be right up my alley. I’ve done sales and managed people and worked a variety of different jobs but don’t know the best place to start to get into general contracting.

[@wearespacemaster]

So is it not possible to get all licenses and then hire subcontracts to complete the actual work

[@johnnydough8924]

Good straight forward advice .

[@viralclips7905]

Excellent information. How possible is it for me to become a GC after jumping around all the trades for four/five years?

[@strokerace4765]

I want to paint houses, I have experience but people often ask “are you licensed and insured”??? How do you get the license and insurance?

[@famus801]

Look into your states requirements and insuring your business

[@ryanwesson91]

What about those of us who were paid under the table for years? I wish I was on paper, every day on those jobs I wished that.

[@richwilliams15]

what if you have no experience but your only connected with experienced Subcontractors who. work together regularly but just need a GC for more opportunities?

[@martharuz5134]

Good video !

[@Jesse_Lane]

Thanks!

[@danieldube4602]

That's my fear to fail but it soon wont be this was woke af🖤

[@Fuggetaboutit1776]

Why the hell would anyone want to be a GC with no experience? It's hard enough with 43 years experience!

[@aprilbellard5567]

Thank you for this!

[@at3955]

So I took the test pass my uncle wrote recommendation for his company for my 2 year experience( minimum in Utah) now I have it with little to almost no experience, that’s the wrong way to get it

[@famus801]

I’m also from Utah, what’s the progress on your business ? I’m trying to get mine at the moment with little to no experience also

[@slipperysloth4285]

Im 19 i started construction with my pops at 17 and now I want my own path and I want to see what I need to know what I need to get done

[@LonsoDiesel]

Wrong if you hire the right ppl you can learn from them

[@marcel.r.f]

hi Jesse, I would like to know what is the difference between General Contractor and Civil Engineer? A Civil Engineer can sign the permits instead General Contractor?

[@brayannoriega2800]

Does experience count if you don’t get a paycheck? I usually got paid cash and know everything about metal framing drywall and Taping

[@kevinvillafranco5989]

Can you do a video of how to use excel?

[@jennerb7059]

I want my GC lisence. Im in California. I have 5 years full time construction experience 3 years in the carpenters union mainly comercial concrete formwork, some plumbing, some drywall, some Tbar ceiling, a good amount of digging trenches with shovels and jack hammers. I painted for 3 years before I ever touched a hammer professionally. My father is a small remodel contractor and took me to many of his jobs as a small child. (Hes deported now.) I do handy man work when Im out of work. Im finding it extremely difficult to get handy man jobs worth less than $500(Im unlicensed) Im doing my best to keep it all legal. Despite all my training, certs and construction experiance I find the thought of my own bigger construction jobs intimidating. Yet the ones that I fell ready for are worth more than $500 maybe a couple thousand. I need my GC license but I find the thought of the GC test intimidating as well. I would like a buisiness 100 class before esablishing but I dont have much money at the moment either. The ultimate goal would be for me to eventually build a 50 floor structure from the ground up. Give me some thoughts please.

[@cagmz]

Came for advice, stayed for the TED talk.

[@701racingG]

How I can get contracts for my small company??