5 Brutal Truths About Running A Business While Pouring Concrete

[@roblescurbappealconcrete]

Hey Mike Enjoyed the video. Was really enjoying watching young Luke doing some bull floating. Great job explaining to those who are wishing to get into concrete work. 👍

[@jacobs-uo6si]

In our area it’s unheard of for a concrete company to not have to set up the garage, house or basement floors (dig drain tile, grade basement with sand, plastic, rebar, etc). You guys are lucky. I wish we could just pour all the time with minimal set up. Looks great as always Mike!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

We get to work with good subs.

[@onoratoborrelli2104]

Yes, I am from Detroit, MI area and we always set up our pours. We also use wire mesh mostly, this was back in the 80's

[@ian5780]

Decide before you're ever asked what you are wiling to do.

[@That_ole_Dodge]

I’m out in Southern California. I places and finished post tension decks in Western Washington in the late 90’s. Some of the best times. Love the videos!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@GAFFA-BASSER]

I'm from germany and watch your videos from time to time. Enjoy them always! Hope you get well into the new year!🎉 Regards, Jan

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Happy new year!

[@GAFFA-BASSER]

@MikeDayConcrete Happy new year!

[@christerkarlsson5795]

I live in Gothenburg in Sweden. I work as an electrishian. I hade my own company in 25 years .I like to look att your films . I try to look when they are louden upo on youtube

[@MarkOstrowski-p9o]

I'm a returning visitor I watch your videos all the time I'm from Chicago Illinois

[@michaelolenick4078]

Happy New Year Mike and crew.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Happy new year!

[@markpaperhanger2481]

You are the concrete whisperer ❤️

[@visionisscaryYTg]

Happy New Year from "the county" 🎄

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Happy New Year!

[@josephgoodroe]

Great videos Mike.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks!

[@BillTetterton77]

SE PA, long time sub and watch EVERY episode!!! I have learned a lot about all aspects of the pour & finish, and purchased a few of your hoodies... Still waiting for the yellow one,,, hint-hint...lol

[@billcook7021]

Returning visitor, enjoy all your content. Live in the beautiful Finger Lakes in New York

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks and welcome

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Looks like Big D lost some weight 🎉 You have a great crew. Shows you know how to create a team. You're a great employer, and it shows because you don't have employee turnover. Happy New Year 🎉

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Appreciate that!

[@williamdemilia6223]

Central CT . What is that chute or arm thing on the concrete truck? I have never saw that before. We only have front discharging trucks in our area. Thanks

[@MikeDayConcrete]

It's a conveyor, it'll reach out about 40 feet.

[@ripperwrestling6587]

Bay County, Michigan - Watch most of your videos! Cheers!!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@wolfe2118]

I've been watching your videos for years, have you ever considered contacting a party tent rental company to see if it would be feasible for them to come out and set up a tent over your work area so you can pour anytime? I'm sure you are busy enough that it's irrelevant but I bet being able to pour anytime no matter the weather would be helpful.

[@joshalbertson5955]

I asked the other day about 12 or 14ft board on the screed demon. You said you were using a 12ft. Have you used a 14ft board on the battery powered screed demon? I have one and have a 12ft board and like it. But wondering if you have ran a 14ft board on it and does it have enough power to run it and set the stone?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I just got the 14 ft board. I haven't run it in the battery ScreeDemon yet but have on the gaser. I can tell the 14ft will do just fine on the battery SD.

[@joshalbertson5955]

@ thanks maybe I’ll catch the video of when you run it on the battery. I know mbw said the 16ft was too much for the battery or the rep told my rep that haha

[@psidvicious]

Especially for big projects, schedule is paramount and practically non-negotiable. That’s why I could probably count the number of pours I’ve had to cancel on one hand, due to rain. Unless it’s hurricane conditions, we’re gonna pour. Maybe the trade off is, my guys seem much more dependent on a pump than what I see Mike’s crew doing. If I underestimate the pump size by 8 feet and they have to drag some mud; oh man 🤦🏼my guys are gonna cry 😭. But, I have to say, as long as I’ll stand out in the rain with them, they’ll pour in some really heavy rain and stay with it till it’s finished.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Yes, commercial work is much different than Resi. In my work, they can wait is how I feel. The call is left up to me so the responsibility is mine. If that's the case, I'm not chancing much because of weather.

[@psidvicious]

@@MikeDayConcrete Even then it’s still not an easy call to just cancel. You’ve got your own schedule and commitments to live up to as well. When you call and cancel due to weather, it’s not like the plant will be able to just give you an automatic slot for the next day either. They may be booked solid for a week before you can get another booking. I guess if it was easy, everybody’d be doing it, right?

[@anthonystahl8996]

Train your men to NEVER leave the truck boxes open,, I have seen them torn off and damaged, those utility beds are not cheap!

[@charlesviner1565]

👍🔨

[@benhellerman3864]

so where has the daughter been she quit or did she open her own all women concrete business lol Usually she helps you when shes not in school. Happy New Year to all