Lets get it together! Office Complete!

[@larsa3027]

Not one comment about Ray`s warning towards creepy stalkers 😆loved it 👍

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

Right! I expected the excavator footage to be a comment generator! 🤷‍♂️

[@theydontknowmeson007]

Lol watched a second time after reading this and saw that!

[@VagabondTexan]

My first thought was, "Oh snap! Can't get much more 'Dad' than that."

[@82_KID]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs Ray, you aren’t at the other shop anymore?

[@knightwizaed6921]

I got it just hanging back 😂

[@GoogleSpyZon]

I don't think I have ever wanted a complete stranger to succeed more in life... The shop is really coming along.

[@titaniumfire3957]

“No your not, the stalkers will find you”

[@threadtapwhisperer5136]

Absolutely! Ray clearly has the skillz and work ethic to achieve the work. In no way do i doubt Ray's capability as a business operator. I'm trying to find his new shop so I can spread the word, as I work on my own stuff. I still would only let SouthMainAuto/RainManRay/Pine Hollow Auto diag work in my truck. Anyone else could be a crapshoot, but the abive listed peeps are clearly the top dogs. Oh yeah and: Ferkurl/auto tech mike and dudes with wrenches all also seem to be reliably dedicated to proper repairs.

[@random-person1]

​@@titaniumfire3957 I'm sorry for this, mainly because its one of those words that everyone should know by now as soooo many people point it out. If you are going to write/type YOUR and you are talking to someone (sic) it's YOU ARE or YOU'RE. again, I'm sorry. But in my defense, I'm British!

[@thesoniczone]

Yeah that's why I decided to support him on Patreon

[@alexandrearcana7821]

I concur with this statement!

[@technicalprecision8651]

For all of you viewers: Ray is trying to build a reputable and reliable business and sharing his journey with all of us. That being said, let him do his thing. Don't call the shop or send emails or go to the shop unless you have true intentions of having him service your vehicle. Respect this man's business, the best thing you can do to help him succeed is watch the videos, give them the thumbs up, buy merch, and subscribe. This is one of those situations where "fans" can make or break this venture, not only can you ruin his newly formed company the KZbin career could also be negatively affected as well. Disclaimer: I do not know Ray nor am I affiliated with his channel or anything else. I am just a guy that enjoys his videos and the informative content within and would like to see him succeed and not fail because of the actions of others. Thank you Ray and I wish you good luck on your adventure.

[@cameronrobinson4278]

Nicely said!! 🎯👊🏾 💯

[@rsmith3062]

You are so right about being overwhelmed by too many comments and emails, better tell Ray to stop soliciting them. He's shooting himself in the foot he's already had to open a new email as original is out of control, he'll have to hire a full time employee just to manage email, separate the wheat from the chaff so to say.

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

people will do it just because you comment obvious crap like this

[@technicalprecision8651]

@@rsmith3062 It is a necessary evil to allow people to email. He is after all using his success on KZbin to build a business. Just the fans need to just use the old email for KZbin related stuff and the shop email be reserved only for booking actual appointments. It's going to be a rough road for him until he gets the balance all figured out. The last thing he needs is the ignorant, disrespectful, privacy invading, self proclaimed superfans making it harder and potentially wrecking both the channel and his shop. KZbin can be just as evil as it is good for creators.

[@jameshedrick605]

To bad i didn't live closer to him. I would trust him working on my truck. I do it myself now because there aren't many mechanics i can trust where i live

[@landonashby2029]

Kudos to your daughter. She did an awesome job of telling an adult about the gun thing and knowing her brother shouldn't be touching it. Gold Stars 🌟 for her!

[@apollorobb]

As a shop owner i have a couple simple suggestions. 1. Create an LLC 2. Get a CPA (A Real one)

[@timtampa]

100%, covers your butt in so many ways. You can write things off to an LLC, purchase a vehicle or equipment under the LLC, and get better protection legally speaking with an LLC. If you search Sunbiz, he has had more than one, but doesn't look like he had a CPA to help. Now he needs one, before he gets into trouble.

[@garybrugone433]

I agree. Two great points.

[@crabmansteve6844]

Absolutely!

[@sueharrison8193]

​@@timtampa

[@kingofbrutaltheocracy9201]

Legal Indemnity is a wonderful thing.

[@kirkboswell2575]

Actually, Ray, that shower is a plus (business-wise). It qualifies as an emergency shower for "hazardous materials" to rinse off after physical exposure. Not something that you would ever expect to use, but inspectors like seeing them in place - kind of like fire extinguishers everywhere.

[@BixbyConsequence]

Agreed. If a battery bursts or some other freak exposure you'll be glad you have it.

[@bat__bat]

Later on when he's bored and cash is coming in, he can rebuild that shower into a husband-wife steam shower. 🧖🚿🧱🔧🛻🔨

[@uglyangelracing]

I've been covered in every fluid used in automotive. That shower is handy. Your truck interior will thank you 😁

[@gerardmccarthy2432]

Deffo needs to get all that done fire Ext and exit signs if he has "waiters" in the waiting room

[@peterbuckman6309]

Mainly battery acid from a battery getting charge , even if you unplug power turn off the charger , still charge in battery leave to the charger , I have it done three times in same day , friend / boss - friend of brother plus family , ask why I was all wet not asking why I was all wet , they just went inside cook supper up ... Saw a doctor two days later,. Now that is bad ,.

[@hot_wheelz]

The great thing about Ray's mini me units being that age is that everything is an adventure at that age. Spending an hour or 2 at dad's new work place / store thing is just another opportunity to find hidey holes, things to hang on / jump off, random stuff to play with.

[@FlameG102]

when i was a young'n my dad for some extra cash would on weekends, go to his nephew in law's small law office and clean it. A law office is boring. mundane. but for a kid my age then, shit, it was amazing, lots of things to touch that i probably shouldn't have been touching, as well as TONS of rolling chairs to roll around in

[@KinshinReaper]

Being able to go to work with dad was always a fun time, my dad was a delivery driver in a box truck, he's also been an over the road trucker but I never really went on those lol. Good times, I miss those days

[@roymoon1]

Pro Tip! I am a self employed appliance repairman. Use your cell to photo the VIN and all 4 corners of the auto. Plus anything odd. On your service ticket write "1013w" to indicate you took the pics 10:13 Wednesday. Off load your pics once a month into a folder just for that month. I promise it will save your bacon in the future.

[@frankbaber5849]

It great your including your kids in the adventure ,they well real remember the rest of there life.

[@73295]

Good luck from the UK , Good to see a chap Getting on with life

[@graememckay9972]

I'd have the desk stuff further back so you could have a couch and TV in front of the desk. That way your customers can sit away from any files you don't want them to see and possibly in the future if you get an office assistant, in front of them instead of behind.

[@blue03r6]

Should use a counter. Easy to build a small wall and stick a small top on it.

[@alicetotterdown2536]

Just what I was thinking. You don't want customers behind the desk. In front where you can see em.

[@TheOmegaRiddler]

Considering how long they'd be waiting, no point having a TV there. Considering the amount of space in that room, a couple of nice reception area chairs in the corner at the windows would be good.

[@graememckay9972]

@@TheOmegaRiddler TV could be showing service advertising or just playing background music.

[@TheOmegaRiddler]

@@graememckay9972 Again, considering how small his shop is and how long they're likely to do that, it would be cheaper to pay for posters that people can look at for information. It's not like a dentist where you could be waiting a good chunk of time that you can watch most of an episode of some shitty day time drama.

[@stevewhite3424]

I'm gonna stay out of telling you how to do it all :) 1 thing I can't guarantee you though is that the interior of your shop and office is going to look very different after a year of actually using it all. :) Make sure you take time with your wife to savor all this crazy work you're going to be doing because again a year from now you will look back Together, put an arm around each other's shoulders and say "look what we have done!" All the best!!!!

[@toploadtele]

After opening numerous Hail Repair shops all over the country for over 30 years... I feel your pain. It's so much work to get ready to do actual production work. Good luck Ray!

[@timtampa]

It's a LOT easier these days thanks to the internet. You can literally Google how to do it and be set up in a day, virtually speaking that is.

[@wulliewebster4596]

It's coming along nicely dude👏🏻👍

[@lengreenhill3625]

Watching you get set up with everything Ray brings back so many memories for me from about 40 years ago when I did the same as you and set up my own business I deal as excited as you trying to think of everything and setting up your business I can remember my wife in the office for me starting up and putting in very long hours until I could employ staff but everything I did was without computers then it was all checking in books I remember my snap on books giving most of the settings etc where now it’s a tiny bit easier by looking on the computer and my wife writing all the jobs down parts used etc and everything I purchased had to entered in the books for tax and vat etc and having my accountant over at times checking my books etc . I wish you all the very best and know what you are going through. May all you wishes come true and I am sure you will not look back and the only thing I can think of you will say the same is Why did I not do this sooner. All the very best and look forward to seeing your success on your channel. Stay safe x

[@toploadtele]

@Average User Absolutely! As long as the paint is in decent shape.

[@youthgroupjetboat2027]

“How long are we going to stay at the shop?” Is also my child’s question on the way to the shop. 😂

[@minethulhufhtagn7239]

Ray should setup a donation site that will make a doodley-doo noise in his shop. Otherwise I worry he won’t have enough distractions. He can still yell “get the phone”, but we will know what is going on.

[@mmaxon888]

Instead of a "that was easy" button - a "doo-de-doo-de-doo" button!

[@donvin999]

Ray, an idea for the doodlie doodlie doos. Maybe set up a chime so every time someone buys something from your merch store it goes off? Should be less frequent than a phone and it will encourage people to support you more.

[@timtampa]

That would be awesome, but likely annoy him more than the Twitter bird tweet notifications. We all know Ray is not good at technology, but he makes an effort which we appreciate.

[@JohnRoesner]

"Should be less frequent".. Muhahahahha

[@pingpong9656]

Keep commercial out of the videos - look at what happened when you went to that show - interest drops. Keep it AUTHENTIC

[@minchkin8936]

I like this idea

[@kenmeyer5930]

Every time a bell rings an angel gets it’s wing. Clarence Oddbody, AS2

[@davidbotterill7549]

You make sure you have a great day Ray.

[@lennonroberts1823]

Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago,Ray I am happy for you bro, may God bless you, And your projects

[@whoknows8225]

your country is so nice, they named it twice

[@dncarac]

Now THAT would be a commute!

[@johnthreefifteen]

Ray’s Retro Repairs. Years ago people dropped of their cars at “service stations” for repair and returned later after the repairs were completed. No body had waiting areas unless you wanted to lean on the wall in the “office”. My Dad would take me with him to help the station owner repair cars and I would help pump gas so the owner could work on cars instead of selling gas. Fun times for a youngster.

[@oldtimer2843]

Shop is looking good. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@HoLeeFuk317]

I still think it would be wise to only take on local work. Someone drives several hours expecting to drive back home the same day while your having issues getting it done for whatever reason is just asking for problems.

[@stephkent2736]

Not necessarily - I had a mechanic back home that I really trusted. When I would go visit my dad, my car getting the once-over and some work done was always on the docket - knowing he'd have the car for a couple days and I needed it back at a particular date/time. Granted, we had enough cars to be a mini fleet (I think between us all he'd have 6 cars, a snowblower, a lawnmower, and a couple of other random engines to work on) so perks may have come along with it.

[@madjackgamingandfitness498]

Valid point. Even in a not so famous situation customers can easily be disgruntled when things don't go the way they planned. I can already hear the "Well I drove all this way here." speech already.

[@HoLeeFuk317]

@@stephkent2736 a couple of days is different than one day. It allows time for problems or having to order parts. Things don't always go to plan. I doubt customers want to stay in a motel and miss work just to get service done on their car.

[@bobgoat5994]

@@stephkent2736 Yeah but the difference there is that you already had an established relationship and trust, plus you said you were going to the area to see your dad anyways. Internet people, while they are followers of ray, are still strangers.

[@ironrupik]

Customer base travelling from all over the nation? An opportunity to open a hotel, restaurant, shopping mall and theme park.

[@timhanson2080]

My nephew quit his repair job and started a new shop. I thought he was crazy to leave a good job. But I was very wrong. He has a very successful shop with 4 employees and 7 bays that are always full. I'm sure you will also be very successful. Best of luck Ray. 👍🇺🇲

[@blastem]

Good morning, Ray! Your continued wisdom about this new chapter will serve you well. I have seen a heartbreaking number of good business models ruined by unchecked growth. Steady, managed growth is the way to go, and you've definitely got a good handle on it. Do your thing, brother!

[@vincentrisalvato9921]

SO TRUE GROWING TOO FAST IS MUCH WORSE THEN GROWING SLOW, TRUST ME ON THIS IT NEARLY KILLED ME.....

[@rustysmith3565]

Looking good, you're getting there

[@adrenna123]

I never knew hurricane days existed!! We had snow days.. congrats on the progress... shop is looking good. In the future when working on live circuits, please use one hand. Far less chance of dying......

[@millikenh]

Looking good Ray! Shouldn't your landlord fix that roof leak?

[@johncraig406]

You are brave soul Ray, starting a new shop, and watching the brood at the same time. Been there, done that, the "Wife Unit" saved my bones on that one. she was a lot of help doing the Scheduling.

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Loving the chandelier in the toilet, great to see you getting organised, it's getting there, 😁👍

[@duaneantor9157]

A chandelier anywhere in that place is out of place. The bathroom is the best 'out of place'. Get one for the office Ray so the customers can see it.

[@jordanfromthewaikato]

Even though you have been made redundant or fired (whatever is more appropriate), you haven’t been sitting around at home doing nothing. I like how you are turning this into an opportunity to better yourself. Your first garage even if it is only for a few years is coming along well.

[@RepoDraghon]

If you end up moving the lifts, I recommend you swap them too as it'll be easier to pull heavy vehicles in straight.

[@nononsenseBennett]

Considering all the changes you've endured recently, your enthusiasm and general good attitude are so encouraging in this mad world. You are an excellent roll model for others and , especially, your children. Best of luck with your new business.

[@rogern5368]

No apologies on the work your doing and not auto repairs, it’s good stuff watching the adventures of Rainman “Ray’s Auto Clinic” build !! Good stuff

[@fatblokes_ferguson]

So glad things are moving forward for you Ray, good luck with your new life. 👍

[@wiredperformance6130]

Nicely done! Run your business how you want! The fun of being successful is people wanting your time! Awesome awesome awesome! Except the hurricane!

[@fraserkirk1069]

Wishing you all the best in your new endeavours. I even find myself now saying click when I tighten a bolt all the way and saying gravity to whatever item such as flashlight gravity and I've also used the woaww loud noises. You got this one buddy!!! Rooting for ya, from Scotland

[@isleofthanet]

I am in Devon and say 'powering down' and 'gravity'!

[@ianrichardson9200]

I'm watching you with keen interest from Australia and wish you and family much success!

[@StrongDreamsWaitHere]

Amazing to think that if just 1% of Ray’s fans are in South Florida, he’ll never be short of customers for the shop unless he wants a day off.

[@Mrfort]

I believe Ray has a few viewers from the uk?

[@crispy9175]

I'm in central Florida but would take my cars there for the right repairs. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my babies.

[@utu51285]

I would drive from NY.

[@Dan-uu7iq]

@@Mrfort guilty as charged

[@danielbonds4857]

Ray, If you are going to put a couch in the office, I would move the desk back. Then have the couch under one of the windows, keeps customers from being able to sit behind your computer.

[@Syrnian]

They are mounting tabs. The score mark and hole are there so they can be broken off and used as spacers.

[@kamrankhan78]

Happy to see you setting up ur own workshop. That shall be the best thing for you. You deserve it.

[@rogerfleury3591]

GOOD MORNING RAY! Looks like you and your wife have made some great progress in getting your business up and running! Roger in Pierre South Dakota

[@cward1954]

Never underestimate the power of lumens. The older one gets, the more important lighting becomes. The shop is coming along nicely.

[@Dan-uu7iq]

Given that I came to this channel purely by a random off-topic youtube recomendation when I was tired, I'm now very invested in your shop succeeding Ray. Great work getting the place setup so far.

[@greenriver520]

Great to see the progress, Ray. I've got this feeling, that you may be looking for a bigger shop in the not-too-distant future.

[@kd7cwg]

Once up an running, I’d recommend getting an hp or brother laser multi function printer for the office. Toner lasts longer, and don’t have to worry about ink drying out. Also can scan invoices, etc to the pc

[@cbsdracster6494]

Also, the extension cord between the surge protectors is making my eye twitch. On the plus side, you don't have to worry about someone plugging a space heater into it.

[@Longeno55]

This is officially not only an auto tech channel, but now an auto tech / business start up / office facility set up / cleaver use of humor type channel. Very fun!

[@AdmissionGaming]

Ray I’m beyond stoked for you dude, well done.

[@mikemuzzell5167]

I’ve been rocking ikea kitchen drawer organizers for years in my tool box. And this part of your life/Channel reminds me of Eric the car guy transition through the years. Hope Eric’s doin alright. Ray hope you have a great weekend brother.

[@mtebaldi1]

Isn't that so awesome Ray? You are so well known and trusted, you already have Clientele just waiting and working with you to be serviced. That is GREAT, God is guiding your journey. God bless your business and family Ray.

[@boozinncroozin]

I am glad you are finally doing your own thing. I been watching your channel for over a year and never really comment. My wife and I had agreed you should go into business for yourself. We are glad to see your doing this. If I lived in Florida I be bringing my cars to you :P Maybe one day.

[@robertbell9523]

It’s crazy how fast this is coming together. Well done, to you and the family.

[@OldManBadly]

Recommend you look at round LED "high bay" lights... about 150watts to 200watts. Those things rock!

[@spaceflight1019]

We had metal halide lights at Cheswick and the first area we upgraded to LEDs was the forced draft fan room. Better light, zero maintenance, and...zero spiders. Apparently the bugs the spiders eat can't see the LEDs and don't congregate around the lights.

[@OldManBadly]

@@spaceflight1019 All true. LED lights don't generally have extra light wavelengths that attracts bugs. You use LEDs for your lights, and then put up a bug zapper box to attract and kill them all, and you get the most benefits. LED light is also much brighter per watt but a hell of a lot more diffused, so you get more even light with only a few fixtures.

[@ronstrong9560]

"NO fighting in here. I'll kick your butt". Spoken like a real dad.

[@patrickcavanaugh3529]

There's no fighting in the war room,

[@Marcus_from_OZ]

Yep, we all know where you are now, the light was visible on google earth. As someone who has worked in stinking hot weather, being able to step into a shower when it's 110 in the shade and/or 100% humidity is quite a bonus. Security wise can I suggest you close the blinds in the office when you are not open.

[@Maroco918]

Didn't realize you had little rays running around. You won't fail with that kind of motivation. Good job ray. High expectations from us, you won't disappoint

[@LockedUpLarry]

Your resilience, determination, and work ethic are truly inspirational. Looking forward to seeing the new shop come together. God bless!

[@CiscoWes]

I had an idea for the "Doo-dee-dooo"... just set up a Arduino or something and have it randomly play the "doo-dee-doo" while you're working. You could set up the minimum interval so it doesn't go off too quickly.

[@Unacceptable462]

Congrats on the new place!!!! Good luck!!!!!

[@26hurban]

Great progress! I’m sure your going to do well or at least be happy doing things your way!

[@iillaamusic]

It's really nice to see you hyped with your own professional projects. I've always thought you should start your own shop. With this hype, it's only a matter of time and you'll definitely have the greatest shop in state. Keep up the great job! Lots of people believe in your potential and root for your success, like me! All the best for you and your family! Thanks for all the great videos

[@orionschild7178]

I admire your internal fortitude. 👍

[@gailsmith4889]

Ray, put a screen in your waiting room and play random you tube videos of your most notable repairs. Educational, fun and very informative.

[@mlieser1230]

The shop is coming together nicely. For customers who come to you from a long distance you could perhaps set up an arrangement with a nearby motel/hotel. The customers could get a discount. The phone situation is going to be an issue as I'm sure it will be ringing off the hook. I have a feeling that you are going to be busy!

[@Mech7.3]

Shop is coming right along nicely Ray. Looks great it will be nicer when you get your lights up. 👍🏼✌️

[@dzmstng1]

I have been watching your videos for some time now. I find them informative and entertaining. It sucks to get fired from a job, but god always opens another door for you to take. I'm sure you will do very well as your own boss. I myself have been working for my self for 15 years now. I wish you the best in your new venture.

[@alexcamron4136]

That office outlet looks pretty grody. I'm surprised you did'nt clean it. But I understand that its 1st things 1st. Your doing Fantastic Ray. Kids are adorable also.

[@RaviPatel-jy1be]

I think getting a Google Voice number and sending it straight to voicemail would work great for you. That way you don't have to worry about trolls and can even screen voicemails from transcriptions.

[@Dodgystitch]

It's starting to look really good now and I really wished I lived in the States, I could do with a mechanic like you here in the UK 🇬🇧

[@108gk]

That's right! We're the Colonies.

[@papabapyro8169]

Warms my heart to see you teaching your kids about gun safety. Cheers

[@DaimonWalker]

That's a proper office Ray. I'm impressed with how much work you've got done.

[@hayden93]

You gotta get the old ringer thingy back

[@bizbot1655]

Ray- I can see you like Eric O (South Main Auto), having the wife help out and cook meals for you on the spot. Eric has a awesome setup at his shop. Anyway, the best of luck to you.

[@LaunceBugbee]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey and inviting us into your life. I’m excited to see what’s to come.

[@ryanevans5128]

Shop looks good man, that’s awesome 😎

[@timtampa]

Hey Ray, glad you're making progress so fast. A suggestion to make your life SO much easier. Use Google Maps to schedule appointments and communicate with customers. It's very cheap, and will let your wife not go crazy trying to organize everything. Don't get a phone you don't plan to answer. Get a virtual assistant online, again very cheap. If you don't answer your phone, you don't get business. That's rule #1 of having a business phone.

[@michaell1603]

Google maps has a scheduling feature on it? I think I’ve only seen something similar to that on Yelp maybe? 🤔

[@timtampa]

@@michaell1603 correct, after you claim your business on Google Maps, you can enable the feature to schedule appointments and chat with the business. Very handy for a small business, such as what Ray is undertaking. On a trip to Pensacola recently, I needed to get a haircut, and the business let me schedule an appointment, and chat with them to reschedule with discount due to a family emergency they had.

[@549BR]

Rainman and the Rainman little units getting the shop arranged; things are definitely taking shape. Glad I'm not the only one who would miss the phone ring and your melodic response. Get 'er done.

[@donsisco852]

“Rainman and the Rainettes” eh, eh?

[@82_KID]

I had a feeling he left that shop.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

nice to see the progress creating your business space. lights are very key to working on cars and being able to find your tools in the boxes. happy lumen to you! brighten your days!

[@Centipede1600]

One of the brightest people I've seen in life and this man is overwhelmed by a printer/fax, classic.

[@vonzellable]

It's good to see the beginning of a channel. Even a channel that has been going on for years. Good luck I am rooting for ya.

[@kevinwalker1324]

You can replace those fluorescent lights with LED lights. They are super easy to change. Just take the ballast out and wire the hot to one end and the neutral to the other. They are brighter and they last a lot longer.

[@dcf8978]

You don't even need to do that - you can buy led bulbs that are made to work with the ballast and fit right in to the old fixture. Idk about longevity, though

[@andythekitsune]

Some will even work with the existing ballast IIRC. Depends on the model of LED of course

[@spaceflight1019]

We tried both kinds at Cheswick Power Station. They produced some spectacular fires that required a scissor lift to extinguish.

[@kepatter1972]

I'm living vicariously through Ray's video blogs...🤣 This is the first YT channel that I have set the bell to alert me of his videos. Keep up the good work, Ray!

[@StrongDreamsWaitHere]

Sometimes LEDs create video strobing depending on the frame rate.

[@billsbullets]

I think it’s super cool of you to bring your kids to your new shop. They will look back one day and remember helping you on your new journey. You sir are a nose excellent human being all the way around.🤙🏻

[@justaman5490]

I brought my babies with me when I was setting up my western wear retail stores many moons ago. I was just talking about it with my now adult daughter last night. She actually made the first sale at one of our stores before we were officially open. I let her write up the sales ticket, rang it up on the cash register and run the credit card. It took a little extra time but the customer loved it. She was 4 years old at the time. To your point you're absolutely correct.

[@kuualohakamaaina7269]

Blessing to you on your new endeavor your gonna do well. Such a positive personality you have by watching your video😊

[@toddcorreia2101]

Ray is taking his destiny into his own hands, you have to respect that. Good luck Ray

[@LarkspeedNL]

If you do add a waiting area to the office I would move the desk further back and put the couch/TV near the door, that way you don't have people behind your desk while they are waiting.

[@shamrock249]

I agree

[@domfer2540]

Should not have a waiting room in office, to much personal info.

[@LetsDIYIt]

Ray, you can start with a Google Voice number, which is free and you can just run an app on your phone. If you want, you can port that number out at some point if you need a more professional service. Only real drawback is that you cannot send auto responses on that service so if people text, you cannot send an auto response stating you do not accept texts. Otherwise, is a cheap, easy way to instantly get a number set up

[@nspro931]

You can use the text feature to your advantage. Many customers prefer to communicate via text these days. You can sit down at your computer and type out replies via text when you feel like it. Almost like short email. We even jpeg-ize invoices and text them to some customers.

[@hotsoup1001]

Great way to go, because having to change numbers for a business is a pita.

[@kingofbrutaltheocracy9201]

Google voice is only for personal use. They have a business version, which costs money.

[@nspro931]

@@kingofbrutaltheocracy9201 The free personal version works fine for small business. We even have 2 men on the road and a part time bookkeeper and a small office with desk phones and 6 numbers we have accumlated over time. A little kludgey but it's free and it works.

[@LetsDIYIt]

@Sic Semper Mortem Tyrannis 🙄

[@kalten001]

It’s great to see you setting out on this new adventure Ray I’m sure you will very soon have more work than you can handle. As far as the phone line goes as you mentioned asking your wife to work the phone is a good idea but I wouldn’t actually have the phone line at the garage, there will be people out there who will call you trying to get in on the videos you make and it’ll make the filming a nightmare. If people know ahead of time that calling you will in no way interrupt you or stand a chance of making it onto a video then they’re less likely to do it. Once again though Ray I’m wishing you all the success in the world your diligence and work ethic is great to see, if I didn’t live 4000 miles away on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean I’d sure bring my car to you. 😉

[@novavroomvroom3435]

Ray.... YOU gotta have a looped recording of the DOOLADOOLADOO as a sound effect for your shop... Make it ring every 5 minutes

[@eldias5387]

Florescent tube lights kind of suck dealing with (in Ca, at least). We've been slowly transitioning to LED replacement fixtures at work, I'm looking forward to never dealing with a box of dead tubes again when we finish. Strong recommendation to consider replacing the whole fixture with a LED setup so you probably never have to worry about them again.

[@merrickfritts5928]

Listen. Everybody please be respectful of this man’s business. Don’t go calling if you don’t need a service done or leaving bad reviews or anything like that. When enough of you do that it’s capable of putting him out of buisness. You know what that means? Ray cannot put food on his family’s table. Can cloth his kids. Can’t pay for his house. Don’t ruin Rays life. Be mature

[@Nate_123]

Suggest putting the main desk in the back of the office room, it could be awkward or potentially unsafe to have strangers behind you/wife/office employees in the future while sitting at the desk. Especially in a shady area. You could also put a wall in between

[@robertsymonds1238]

I agree 100% I work in the IT and whenever possible we have our employees desk at the back of the room where the employee is facing the door so no one can see their data on their computer. It is for data privacy.

[@julienturcot8112]

100%, his office desk should be in the back and couch up front.

[@velvetjones1856]

Kudos for knowing correct way to display the flag. It's something few people know these days.

[@julienturcot8112]

What is the wrong way?

[@tedlahm5740]

@@julienturcot8112 Nothing, it is correct. Which is unusual these days.

[@MikeMalizia]

This was great to watch. Seeing a guy starting a new chapter in his life with his kids involved. I know the feeling of starting something new and wanting to hammer through it, but you need to take care of your family. Good times!

[@darkside6011]

I think it would be cool to make the DOODLIDOO the sound of a Subscription Notification that plays in the shop.

[@LetsDIYIt]

You know you've made it on youtube when it shows hundreds of views on a video that says it was posted 3 minutes ago 😀

[@mehmeh5471]

bots

[@LetsDIYIt]

@@mehmeh5471 perhaps, but with 460k subs, it certainly possible they're legit

[@chriswilliams7182]

If the wife unit is going to be doing the admin side of things in there then she'll be organising the desk/paperwork/office type envornment to her complete satisfaction anyway, so don't make too many plans for that- she'll be able to organise it better than you anyway 😉

[@StrongDreamsWaitHere]

Potentially, most of the admin could be done from home so the kid units wouldn’t have to be the shop environment all day (cute for a while but ultimately dangerous).

[@TheSiriusEnigma]

Pro tip: wife unit will organize. Area, duration, details, etc. are NOT something you have control over. Like one of my bosses used to say: “We can talk about it for as long as you need. Provided you agree with me in a reasonable amount of time.”

[@727nkk]

Be careful about using your office as a waiting room. All of your business records and computer would be open for your customers to snoop through and maybe worse.

[@phelanator5784]

I take it you think everybody is dishonest. You must have a vivid imagination. You would probably be the lookout while people are rummaging through Ray s paperwork.

[@spaceflight1019]

If people *can* do something they *will* do it. Sage advice, better safe than sorry.

[@robeclave]

Hey Ray, I work as a District Manager over convenience stores. When it comes to cash, please invest the money for an electronic bill checker. The pens aren't reliable on the newer bills because most counterfeit bills are on the correct paper. The digital scanners can be bought from any office supply store for $50 and up. It'll test the watermarks and all that jazz. If all else fails, give the collar of the persons shirt a scratch with your nail, you should feel ridges and texture.

[@ogcabbage6213]

Happy for you that you got your own shop.

[@Longeno55]

Little sister and brother doing ninja fighting stuff at the shop, too funny

[@Longeno55]

That lamp fixture you turned on at the beginning though! It’s very luminous Warning! Do not look directly into the Rainman Ray shop lights! So glad your new auto tech business is looking like a success! See you in the next one.