Where I make my money

[@JordanBennett19829]

*6 years later* Nobody: Absolutely nobody: KZbin: wanna see how Rob started to fund projects

[@Nitrocity7151]

Me too

[@RobDahm]

Yeah wtf ive noticed comments on this video like crazy this week. It’s not even that good of a video haha

[@JordanBennett19829]

@@RobDahm How's the biz going?

[@MrButtons252]

@@RobDahm My friend just linked it to me. I didnt realize how old it was until i saw a dell optiplex gx280 pos in the background.

[@condombrain]

I came because I was curious where this channel started up

[@Fjm_03]

so everyone just got recommended this vid at the same time

[@HazKo69420]

proly lmao

[@Chiefofflaps]

Just now lol

[@RomaN-kt5ox]

Yep xd

[@Group_Anonymous]

2 weeks later

[@christianbenson222]

How

[@DoctaM3]

Cool video Rob. Nice tour of your place. Thanks for sharing.

[@jvctbs]

Docta, OMG :O

[@DoctaM3]

jvctbs Heheh... what's up 😝

[@eruption323]

Why don't you make a video like this?

[@mar7inz]

DoctaM3 knows Rob Dahm!! Give me a shoutout please Docta, this determines my future :)

[@tekamstheone4545]

mar7inz No that won't determine your future what you do with your life right now is what will determine your future!

[@DtRockstar1]

This is very cool. I give you kudos for taking the time to share with everyone how you excel and pass some inspiration to others.

[@DeccaGaming1]

I really appreciate how open you are with everything Rob, like opening your Facebook for us nerds, and showing us around your offices etc... You own the ideal business that i want to start, however I am 22 and a bit late on that wagon!

[@leem9886]

6 years later.. KZbin is recommending me this 🤷‍♂️

[@kop4321]

V8 Generator? 'murica

[@neoneo1989]

common seen here in argentina

[@RIGeek.]

That's small for a datacenter. Some use 12-16 cylinder diesel engines.

[@SpadeNya]

Used to work for a ceramic shop that used a ford triton v10 to power the kilns in case of a blackout.

[@UsedLegacy9]

7 years on, this pops up. After watching your expansion of knowledge on the rotors (I like to keep up with your vids, quite the fan), I’m intrigued to see how your business has expanded. Keep up the great work, Mr Dahm.

[@kristian_bez_j]

so in order for me to buy a lambo i need to find a Stacey :D

[@RIGeek.]

How about Stacy's Mom? I hear she got it going on!

[@qazme]

Call it the geek in me, but I'm more impressed with the server room than your car. o.0

[@1anre]

+Rob Dahm heheh. Sense of humor 100%

[@Axel-ro7dn]

+qazme anyone can buy a rack and place servers, routers, switches and whatnot in it. The custom built 3-rotor or the 4 rotor coming up is truly impressive.

[@qazme]

+Axel Van Uffelen - and anyone could buy it off him for the right money, or have someone build it, just like people can buy servers. Not to mention it's VERY likely his server room costs more than any of his cars do. Like I said "geek in me" is more impressed with it than a car. Not to mention there's a lot more going on in that room that just bolting down racks and throwing servers and switches in there. IT is a black art especially the surrounding supporting of it all.

[@Axel-ro7dn]

qazme Though 3-rotor RX7's are not mass produced. I'm not talking about price here (don't get me wrong, it obviously costs an arm and a leg) but these server racks could be bought, installed and set up within a day if you wanted to. That RX7 is unique and a real beauty

[@qazme]

Axel Van Uffelen that's why I said "the geek in me" and not the "car guy". I'm not into RX7's either so that would be another reason. ;-)

[@sixtytoogood-1452]

“These are called racks” *Tyga has entered the chat

[@NaviYT]

Sixtytoogood - now I’m wondering if you’re talking about racks 💵 or racks 👀

[@SpoiledAuto]

Man this is truly a cool video,the fact that Rob has remained humble throughout his entire journey is a real gear turner.Keep working hard Rob,this is a feel good video.

[@jean-christophegallant8855]

7 years and it just pop up for me, and I am great full lol

[@RyanPaulWarren]

I'm impressed, never realised how many people you employ, serious wages means you're doing good for yourself which is awesome

[@jonluce905]

One of my favorite, uncut, raw youtubers. You dont bs or flaunt anything. Hardwork, humble, Calculated.

[@ATCRyderX]

Livin the dream, man! You rock.

[@SlightlyBetterPudding]

no dislikes so far, because its impossible to dislike rob dahm

[@SlightlyBetterPudding]

***** lol sorry rob :P but yeah it did get pretty far haha

[@SlightlyBetterPudding]

***** awesome video though

[@Thekidx5]

This is why I subscribed to your channel. You are always honest and tell your viewers exactly how you obtained your dream. Much respect to you Rob!! Once my own business is up and running I'll be doing a walk thru and giving you props for being such a inspiration. Thanks

[@drink15]

Shouldn't you have a cover on that power button?

[@79tazman]

yeah someone trips and falls onto that power button

[@ayrendraganas8686]

probably a law thing. "something something if you have stuff pulling more than 10kW in a room you gotta have emergency shut off" seems like something that could be a thing

[@equinixjohn1056]

Data centers sometimes have "EPO" buttons, and every one I've seen had a protective cover on it. You definitely don't want the janitor/security guard/technicians dump customer load when they meant to turn off the lights on the way out.

[@InBoostWeTrust7MGTE]

i like the way uve made ur life from nothing. great work and lots of inspiration for other ppl. thx for sharing little bits. it shows that u have nothing to hide and ur honest person.

[@pamenihafeni9900]

Thanx Rob You just lifted my Technical spirit in the IT environment....more questioned to come soon... This is PH and happy new year to you and best if luck with your company ...

[@austengambill4564]

I’m so glad that from you started to where you are now in 2021. You are the most down to earth and truth pushing person on the internet. Honestly sets you as one of my idols!

[@mclovincastro1181]

I'm new to your channel,I'm 20 yrs old and I like the fact you give an inside view on how it REALLY is,good work!

[@jinxedjuno]

I love this, this is what my dad has tried to do over and over again, he hasnt been as successful as you, but it's still awesome. I love working on computers, I've been doing it since I was seven and I want to get back into IT.

[@MrJaryd2000]

Hey Rob, you should put some artwork near the reception area when people walk in! That would be really cool! It would add some creativity to your workplace!

[@79tazman]

Some Rotary engine art to spruce the place up

[@lknanml]

We built a server room some years ago and ended up with an extra Big Red Button Of Doom. We would randomly put it in the worst places where it could get bumped and attached a strobe, red light and siren to it. It ended up right above elevator buttons, door bells, random desks and it's final stint was next to a push red button for service sign which had another sign under it saying push in case of emergency. It's last day was when by happenstance a person guessed the wrong button as a real fire truck stopped in the parking lot because reasons. Poor lady was visibly shaken. Yep. Had to ask them to come in and make sure she was ok. Never saw that button again. Thanks for the memory recall. Good times.. Good times...

[@tappajaav]

Why did no one think about better position for it? Did cabling make that impossible? Couldn't it have been shielded with something or mounted sideways, or maybe require twisting/different way of operating?

[@BboyWhiteNinja]

Thanks for taking the time to show us the backstage of how a company if you will! As an aspiring entrepreneur I really appreciate it when the big guys show us a little of what we can expect! Thanks again -Ray, Canada.

[@bnm5015]

How long did you have your business before you were able to move into that location or one of a similar size? Also how many employees do you have right now? I just joined a similar start-up in Philadelphia, hopefully I'll be in the main office when we actually get an office seeing as I'm the first person these two brothers hired. Happy to see how successful this kind of company can be.

[@bnm5015]

Interesting how I have 10 thumbs up on this comment, so Rob prooobably saw it, he responded to other comments but nothing to mine. Come on Rob, give me something. Even if it's just "I can't tell you how many employees I have, but I've been in business for (x) years."

[@tappajaav]

Hey Neill, how did the start-up do?

[@CiroSCosta]

Thanks for sharing with us Rob, pretty cool

[@matt270avian]

You guys are much more organized and formal than we are. I really like your repair stations. Sometimes just having separate mice, keyboards, and monitors is just better than having a KVM. Not to mention your server room is an actual server room, not just a spot in the back. Go build yourself a new computer, you could use and deserve it.

[@Gattitastic]

Thanks for the walk through; very cool office you have & love the DC right there. Been watching a ton of your videos, love them all. Keep up the great work!

[@kfed5507]

i know its a fire alarm pull station cover however it works really well to protect against unwanted EPO. when someone lifts up the lid it has a siren buzzer that scares the brakes off you. so it makes sure you really need to EPO then you lift that thing off.

[@ShredCulture]

This is exactly what I'm going to school for. Glad to see that this career choice pays well, and you still have time with your cars like I want to do. Truly an inspiration man.

[@Cheezzyizill]

Very nice and clean. Good job... Just keeping working at it.

[@CYRRYANC97]

I would love to work for Rob. Not because I am a fanboy or anything but just the way his company is structured. This is exactly what I want to do for a living. I don't wanna work for a huge multi billion dollar corporation were they don't care about their workers but a company the size of Computer Works were they actually care about customer service and their quality of workplace. I mean having a really cool boss who has a similar interest in cars and rotary engines is a plus. I worked for both Staples and Best buy as a sales/computer technician and they usually don't treat their employees that great. Maybe i will apply in a year when I am done my schooling in Computers System technician if they are hiring since I don't live far but to bad I am on the other side of the boarder ):

[@diez0305]

Amazing video rob! Love this personal glimpse into your life.

[@mustangGT375]

It's nice to see a boss that acknowledges their workers and the knowledge they know and treats them right. Keep it up man, glad to see your being successful, people like u deserve it.

[@yessure1285]

Best line...."you see these hard drives blinking and shit....people are using this shit RIGHT NOW?!"

[@rustyshackleford3966]

It's awesome that your brothers work with you.

[@ThatGuyAhmad44]

i always wanted to see your office

[@ZondaF355]

Always great to see the environments of fellow successful entrepreneurs Rob! Love the Diablo Dad video as well. Thanks for also being down to earth and connecting with people on personal levels. Your an inspiration for many!

[@Kraztec]

Pretty inspiring, I won't lie. Definitely going to follow the advice when I'm able to get my feet on the ground and start my own business in what I love, with friends who are smarter than me in the fields I'll need them in.

[@AntonyCBSR]

Impressive! And very cool that you shared this dude! I really like your openness!!

[@agenericaccount3935]

The algorithm provides. Super neat it dredged this up. Kind of inspirational. All from a single Lowes desk.

[@RIGeek.]

L3 escalation engineer for a large MSP here. I've been following your videos for a long time.

[@Mugen3812]

I'm a PC tech that's been planning to start my own business for years now... This just gave me such a kick in the ass lol

[@StealerOfSoles]

Im 15 and i know more than my fair share about computers and its accuatly my dream to do this as a job, ive built alot of computers and done alot of virus removal and protection and all that other nerd stuff, you have everything i want in life, the job, the car, i hope i can end up with a business like yours

[@Flacksh0t]

you can start right now! go ahead and make you connections of people who need help with computers!

[@MINECRAFTmajic]

Guus V It's not that simple trust me i am a security tech/Sys Admin and i used to do some very small server tech stuff.It's a very hard job and to start something like this you need to know exactly what you want to do and how you will do it if not you will never succeed in this field.

[@MINECRAFTmajic]

And i agree with you there if you don't mind what filed of work do you have experience in?

[@MINECRAFTmajic]

AH i see

[@MrComputerSaint]

Nice to see where you work. and I one day will have a company similar... I'm going to start doing PC repair in my home town.

[@BIGpoppaKEGdog]

Man, imagine an r26b generator, you'd want the power to go out just so you could have a listen.

[@RyanLackey]

This looks way more fun and interesting than the car. My trick for datacenters: wear in-ear monitors underneath decent shooting earmuffs.

[@rowebil00]

I think if I had a place like that, I would never leave. Gosh! PC repair is what I love, and when I worked as an IT assistant, I clocked out an hour before leaving. I can't wait to own a company, with a datacenter raised floor room, and Level 3 straight to my building. ;)

[@Fliique]

I learn this in school work, this is exactly what I want to do thanks for showing rob!

[@rowebil00]

I used to work at a really large IT company and I repaired computers. Well the main computer we used to look up drivers and such looked like that. Open case. Wires hanging out.

[@mranonymoussecretful]

I am glad I can help keep your business alive.

[@marcellmeszaros9381]

And there is no chance, not even 1% that you are 11.

[@Amphiron]

I went to the "bunker" at Progressive Insurance. I loved touring their server room. The raised floor felt weird to walk around on lol.

[@Davidholz4289]

Hey Rob, I love your business concept it's legit and true. I wish more people had your attitude about things like, taking care of your employees and looking out for your clients like they are yourself. And your ground up story is truly inspiring to anyone wanting to achieve something greater than themselves. Keep it up and I wish you the best on your future ventures

[@aperson4032]

Rob, this inspires a 10 year old(Me) to start studying cars when he's young. When he grows up he will start from being a mechanic and work his way up the ladder.

[@XxjusticexX21]

Im loving all the videos man good work! I wish I was as fortunate as you, but thankful for how fortunate I am. Good luck with your life, cars, and business.

[@mrplummer1988]

Thanks for sharing...this gives me motivation to be successful

[@AlinProductions]

Inspired !

[@TalSarig24]

Hey Rob. I have a VERY good employee, working in one of my two gift shops. She cares A LOT about every client, she knows most of them by names, their children and everything she should know. She know what to buy, and she knows everything about the store. How can I use her potential, and her caring, to make my store earn more? She is currently the manager.

[@roberts3423]

This is really cool, to see a walktrough to an office like this. Im glad to hear you keep your employees in mind, a happy worker is a good worker, keep them well supplied and fed and they will do their best! A workplace should feel like home and your fellow employees should be like a second family. The reason why some businesses fall into the ground is due to employees being stressed out, given too many tasks to handle or just treated badly.

[@EpikFlyingBrick]

Holy shit dude, you are an inspiration! I love working with computers and I definitely want to start my own business someday! We are so similar in the way that we both want to do stuff with computers, and we both like cars, one day i hope to be someone like you and be just as successful! Thanks for all the inspiration and keep making these videos, i know im not the only one out there that is inspired by you and these videos feed that inspiration! Thanks once again!

[@alvarorodrigues8459]

Awesome video and congrats on your business success. I didn't do too bad for my first attempt at an IT consulting business, but I need to put my pedal to the metal this time. Thanks for sharing and the motivation. Looking forward to more of your videos. :)

[@frequencyio]

Every real computer geek has an Ol'Trusty PC... LOl!!!

[@djml7ml797]

Do you have your own stock??

[@JoJoTime777]

You sound like such a smart guy, and it seems definitely smart enough to (co?)run his own business and have expensive cars! Respect!

[@airsoftinfo13]

Love these business related videos rob

[@joemama7031]

Love the triple monitor setup. My graphics card can support 3 monitors but I really can't afford 2 more 24 inch monitors right now.

[@AdamStaszak]

I wish everybody were like You. Really, You are a great and funny person :D And thanks for sharing on what You do, this movie gave me some idea where invest my programming-money. Computer service seems good. Thanks!

[@nicholasjackson8141]

Very cool. I am surprised you didn’t have more decorations up

[@davidgilbert3507]

I wish more managers in the world had your mindset. You're only as good as the people you hire. Take care of them and they will take care of you!

[@speedzzfreak]

You're a stand up guy Rob! Thanks for your videos and this one in particular. It gives me encouragement to keep going. Hope 2014 is an amazing year for you!

[@manudub4384]

Hahah i love to see your Evolution after 6 years. Saying hi from Argentina.

[@devilstangsjustin8165]

Should put a cover over that emergency shutoff, accidents happen. Accidents cost money. Sometimes lots of it.

[@green2882]

Hey Rob, great video. My only question is, and since I'm sure you went through this, what were the most difficult parts of having a business at a young age? I'm 19 and want to get my business ideas rolling in a couple of months. Thanks

[@713FocusST]

Thanks for the video Rob, its great that you spend your free time helping out aspiring business owners, and car enthusiasts like myself. Where did you learn how to do what you do? (Looks like computer repair)

[@beastleonmodz]

I love your videos, ive been with you for a while im from Michigan also you are a great speaker and you inspire me alot dude keep up the great work

[@jjjr8664]

"Your pied piper box would go right here" "Do you want to see where your other box would go?"

[@Johnny_Awesome]

Point is, why you are successful, you are humble and honest. That's what it needs. I mean, I've worked for a lot of different people out there. But none of them gave any form of credit to us (IT Guys) as you do to your employees.

[@tappajaav]

Only if that was way to success... unfortunately that's not true, complete assholes can succeed if they are talented + stricken by random chance

[@TACTICSRUS]

Great video Rob! Pretty creative bis you have there!

[@esaedvik]

Love the fact that the side panel is open and you have 2 drinks next to it. Totally what I do myself :D Slob hi5!

[@nononoe12553]

Thanks for showing the office, this was really interesting :) I enjoy those random videos you make.

[@Zofjap]

Can you do a day in the life Rob? Also can you program yourself?

[@austinbakanec4952]

How exactly does one configure and setup a data center like this one? I want all the specifics, raised floor, cooling, fire supression, power.etc

[@Drsivric]

Austin Bakanec Spec out what the Specific "Needs" are and build to meet needs for current and future expansion. NO SUCH THING AS 1 SIZE FITS ALL IN DATA CENTERS LIKE THIS ONE:)

[@CJ_Figy]

this was actually pretty cool.

[@Gjeebs]

What stacks are those in your datacenter? 3PAR? SCALE? Nimble? What do you like?

[@TheLowCodist]

Rob, really enjoy your channel, man. Lots of great advice on business, as well as your cars. A unique combination - I really haven't seen another channel with such a didactic before. I wanted to mention, you guys should check out the 21:9 aspect ratio monitors. LG makes a great one where you can run four simultaneous 4:3 monitors from four different inputs on one screen. I'm a software engineer and I have two, one on top of the other, so I can run a bunch of VMs full screen at the same time. Anyway, I'm sure you're already aware of these, but thought I'd try and return the favor and give some useful tips! Thanks for the videos.

[@collin9079]

Have any remote security/network engineer openings? lol

[@miccpt]

Hope to achieve this in SA soon..Awesome, inspiring videos, thanks!

[@dillanaddington7022]

That datacenter looks like something out of Terminator! Ive seen some like that at Grissom Air Force Base lol.

[@LittleDaveAndSons]

Would love an update on this side of the house! I remember watching this video yeas ago before I got into IT. I started a junior network engineer position about a year ago.

[@Borrie131]

Wish I could work for you! To treat your employees good and care for them to be successful is so true!

[@paramore1967]

Hey there Rob, just wanted to tell you I appreciate your motivational videos. I don't know you from Adam but its really making me think about my life right now and motivation is what i really need. What you say really makes a lot of sense to me. Thank you so much keep it going!! Happy New Year! I started watching your videos because of your RX 7 3 rotor. I personally purchased a 94 rx7 project car. I have a bit to go, but i hope to someday be as successful as yourself..thanks again. Leo

[@DedicationBlog]

Nice server room :) Certainly better than the cupboard one of our clients used to use for their server room (literally, a cupboard... for 10 servers.... with a desk fan cooling them)

[@Thulcandra001]

How much did it cost to set up your server room and how much return to you get if you don't mind releasing numbers?

[@RetroTinkerer]

Dammit how you pass from repairing computers to a data center for medical business??? Pretty impressive and very encouraging :D

[@AWD_DSM_FTW]

I'm currently a network administrator at a big healthcare system, but before this, I worked for an MSP doing Tier 2 Help Desk. MSP work can be both gratifying, and hell.

[@makethemXearnit1]

I'm currently going to school for IT, and knowing that you might not live to far from me makes me wanna be able to pick your brain and Learn from you. It would be such an honor!

[@MrSMKillers]

How much money does your computer repair business make you ball park I just wanted to do something like that to because I love computers thanks for reading a reply would be amazing love your videos