I paid him $10,000 per hour! - Texas Barndominiums Episode 69

[@KGSHEAMASONRY]

You’re a good man for taking the time to 1st to respond to the email and 2nd the fact that you care enough to send the young man money towards his education

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Kevin Shea Thank you.

[@kellyransonette8061]

I salute you for your kindness and helping our youth, you are an inspiration for all business people out there.

[@jefflucas2965]

Class act!! Working for a Non-Profit organization that gives back to those working their tails off to get back on track. The fact that you gave him a "YES" let alone any money is the encouragement he needs!

[@mccc4559]

I'm proud of you for looking past the obvious and opening your heart / PayPal account for this young man. I promise you that when you are as old as me (92), this young man will hunt you down in your worst moment and give you a gift that only I can explain. It won't be money or spice but true love and compassion. You're already one of my favorite businessmen and I just discovered you today.

[@carmas54]

The more I watch your videos the more I like you and will want to do business with you and your company when the time comes

[@carmas54]

Texas Barndominiums I hope you go to marble falls

[@DaveWafford]

Thank you for making this inspirational video, from a old guy that's learned the hard way also. God bless you and your family.

[@danbramley1982]

Solid advice for our younger generation. Nice work Erik.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Dan Bramley Thank you

[@megostop9650]

I'm with you. I've worked hard for everything and paid for my own schooling w/o scholarships and have NO debt. I'm now remodeling a wreck of a trailer and doing most of it myself. I've done remodeling jobs on the homes I've had over the years and still learn as I go with new things. I wish your company was here in AZ. I'd volunteer with your company just to learn more. So glad your company is a success. I can tell you are a good moral person and sure you are doing what you do to make money. But I'm sure you also do what you can to help your customers out and make them happy. Regards.

[@dixiebedsaul859]

Everything choice you make in life will come with results, you gave him sound advice and I hope something good will come back to you for it. We love your videos from some ole country boy's from N.C

[@JPCustomsTX]

I totally agree. As a small business owner in Texas as well, all too often we see people try to finesse or win their way thru work and life. You taught that kid a valuable lesson and showed a great example of a stand up person at the same time. #keepitup

[@trevorduncan5967]

Good man. You listened, you responded, and you helped how you could with your resources, and taught him a valuable lesson whilst doing so. It's awesome that you appreciate another man trying, shows you're a good one yourself- That being my opinion.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Trevor Duncan Thank you

[@thomashogan5142]

Wow! You guys are the deal. So encouraged by your videos I'm now looking for land near North East San Antonio after military retirement next year... Will continue to like and push the channel.

[@OscarMartinez-oc4by]

Thank u for ur videos I’ve been learning a lot I do lightweight concrete all over Texas and New Mexico , Colorado I want to learn how to finish concrete slabs I’m doing this for my family I Appreciate people like you thank u

[@margaretbaker1589]

Making the time to take the young man's request seriously, instead of saying we don't offer anything like like that& blowing him off shows what I have thought since I started following your posts. You are an honest , good hearted person. You have top notch work ethic! Sound advice on debt, business, building, lots of helpful & interesting lessons on every post. You explain things clearly. Well spoken. Sometimes its almost painful to listen to some people talk because of the way they speak or their tone or delievery. But you have an easy no b.s. way about you that I appreciate. I respect the way you do business, your Barndos are built with pride, no cutting corners. Ive joked with my husband that your prob. The best builder out there, but prob. rough to work for. Your kind of a hard ass on your guys & a perfectionist. BUT you have standards we should all strive to live up to. You make them better by showing them You work hard, have consistant high end results -that makes you succsesful. U do treat them well, I loved the lotto post at Christmas! Its nice to have a cool Boss who does stuff like that. Plus you get down & dirty & work your ass off along side them. Mad respect for that as well! I'm sure the kid you helped is so grateful & he sounds like he has a lot going for him. Your the bomb Eric!! Your whole crew as well! They get after it, great group! Hope one day to have a Badass Barndo with a Big ass fan & a beautiful shiny concrete floor!! Thanks for being a good guy!

[@VictoryOutdoorServices]

Yeah, I agree with the debt, I own a concrete construction business and have lots of debt. It adds a lot of stress when your monthly bills add up to some serious dollars. I'm chopping down the debt and in about 2 years I will be debt free and own a whole lot of equipment with no payments, can't wait.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Your life will change when you become debt free. Good for you, stay focused! It’s worth it.

[@USAACbrat]

thanks for helping, this is the best information about life/debt few will accept, fewer will follow. No condition has limited ambition like debt. It is the most expensive education.

[@gimmeproof]

You did the right thing. I give big tips for that same reason. Anyone I see *trying* needs to know they will eventually succeed. I sent out *hundreds* of emails when I was looking for work out of college. I got a fabulous job (this was a long time ago) paying more than anyone I graduated with because the employer liked my gumption. It was in a different state, they didn't come to my university, and I wanted to get a job in Texas. I got a list of all employers over a certain size that I knew employed my specialty. It took a lot of mails, but I got that job. Always encourage that behavior - it helps emphasize the need to work and to try.

[@exportedafrican]

People learn via 2 ways- information or experience. Information is cheaper but experience makes a bigger impact! Personally having seen parents in debt it’s changed how I approach life immensely. No one has given me anything and I’m doing more than OK! Good man- hope it comes back to you in multiples!

[@infinityhvac8939]

Awesome learning a lot from you. Currently have my own Hvac business. But I’m looking to expand to more stuff Thank you!

[@angelicalozano7302]

You sir have a big heart 💜 I like watching your videos! My husband just started his own company making metal buildings and I hope that it goes well because we help out both of our parents when they get in a bind and brothers and sisters as well lol! Thank you for this inspirational video! You started 2019 very well! Much love from West Texas!!!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Angelica Lozano Thank you.

[@josegarcia-hg6ot]

@@TexasBarndominiums señor por tan grade corazon dios lo bendiga con mucha salud y trabajo yo soy de austin tx trabajo en el cemento y siempre veo sus videos porque siempre me gusta seguir aprendiendo

[@jeffreylocke8808]

He learned to ask and he got a good contribution. Happy you did that!!!

[@jeramypeoples8828]

I ran across this video and watched it completely and was completely floored by your generosity and willingness to follow up and take the time to listen to a young man and his desires. IM NOW A FAITHFUL FOLLOWER AND WILL CONTINUE TO WATCH AND CATCH UP WITH YOU VIDEOS AND STORY !!! WAY TO GO SIR ...

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Jeramy Peoples Thank you.

[@mikelara8354]

Eric i have been following you for some time now watching your videos and life lessons learned. I even showed my boy the video about your fathers expectations, i too have grown up with those same values, and want my boy to follow. I remember something my god father once said he had his own business he was owner operator of gravel hauling trucks. " I Don't need for somebody to give me money, just point me in the direction and i will work for it." Eric God bless you and for what you stand for.

[@edwardromero6007]

Good job brother. I am in the same boat as you are. I hate debt also. I started my own house building company last year and hopefully I can grow it in the future. I had to put my big boy pants on as a junior in high school as I became a dad. I managed to graduate and chose to work in order to maintain my family and give them a roof. I’m 29 years old now and I saved up money bought me an acre and built my dream home out of pocket. Sold it last year and that’s when I started my company. My passion for building came out and I found out what I was meant to do. I fell in love with the building process and building science. I am in the process of building a spec home in the Houston area and hope to get custom built work in the future. You’re definitely a person I admire and look up to, been following you since the beginning.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Edward Romero Thank you. Good luck with your company.

[@jakezgab8576]

Be on the lookout for scams, u r a decent and generous man. You r a good man to be associated with. I hope there’s more people like in the world.

[@danieldowning4583]

You are a good man, Sir. Stay in contact with this young man. This interaction may have happened for a reason. Impart your work ethics and philosophies on him so he will be a better worker and person for it. GOD Bless.

[@RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks]

Your absolutely right about debt! Thanks for sharing

[@brianhubbard6423]

Every dollar counts. You are generous and caring, you didn't have to do what you did. It's not the amount of money you gave him it's the fact that you gave to a person in need. God bless you and your family.

[@dekebell3307]

Well done sir. Thanks for sharing that story!

[@strhaivenswr]

I agree debt WILL slow you down. Debt has literally ruined my life i work 40 hrs a week just to stay out of jail currently looking for a 2nd job to be able to afford a place of my own.

[@quest0r886]

You sir are a good man in every sense of the word. Thank you for sharing a glimpse into the person you are.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Greg Grindstaff Thank you

[@michaelsanford8020]

You are a good man. You really are. I dont agree with the clickbait thing. You based what you gave him on that amount. He made an effort to reach out to different people, you showed him that if he puts in the effort to reach out and work at it, it will make a difference. Need more folks like you out there.

[@jonny555ive]

It took me 60 hours to wright this comment..... Just saying. Haha No man, that's so cool of you. I can say, at least for myself.....in a sea of "no's" it's so awesome to hear a yes now and then. You probably lit a fire under this kid and he will never forget that and will pay it forward to others 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸👍 Nice job Eric, I'm impressed.

[@paulellis5039]

Hello Paul Ellis here from Killeen, I watch you and I think you are a special person. I was working on my building to send some plans to Elliott, I was looking at my garage doors that I paid 2400 dollars to have installed by overhead an the screws are already falling out, used too small of screw for the slot just poor workman ship. I see the care you have in your heart, if only other business would do the same what a great place it would be. I spent 21 years in the Army, learned all I do from school of hard knock , an people like you or just doing. I had never build a building but I started out with part of a used one an did it all an some help from my wife. I learned to paint cars the same way, going to school , an asking questions. You are wright about the money, it will keep you down if you borrow an before long the tunnel get so long you can never see day light.I see every day what I did wrong in my building an you showing yours just makes me want to do a do over but I did not borrow so I have be working on it for over seven years. I am going to Florida Sunday to finish painting my 58 dodge but when I get back I want to meet you, Thanks for the teaching.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

You’re welcome.

[@paulbetka1803]

Hindsight is 20/20 Happy for you helping this young man, Happy For him.. ✝️🙏👍

[@josea.penagil8150]

Mr. Cortina that´s great of you, I see your a generouos man! Excellent ( go getters )...

[@frankboyd7993]

Its been a year, have you considered reaching out to this young man to see how school is progressing?

[@bennettearnold5140]

You know Mentorship is a skill my friend,, and You have it hands down,, You encouraged this young man,, and helped him,, alot of business owners throw those letters in the trash,, Im glad you did not.. keep on Keeping on .. Maybe that young man can come do clean up for you in the summer?

[@colinblankenship2401]

Your a good man thank you for sharing with young man in his pursuit of a better life.

[@jaystell5919]

I wish my kid could borrow some of that kids initiative. He doesn’t expect any handouts. He is smart though, and if anyone asks for anything, he will stop what he is doing and help however he can to the best of his ability. Maybe it’s just the whole 17 yr old kid thing. That was a good and generous thing you did for that kid. I hope he remembers that and lets it guide him throughout his life.

[@SAHMMNA]

Thank you for being a strong role model. The youth need it DESPERATELY!!!!! #Kudos

[@sonnybeltran7096]

Love it, good job brother! 👍🏼

[@robertpendzick9250]

Wonderful that you were generous to the students outreach. Maybe you should ask if he is looking for summer internships?

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@StackingIron]

I agree 1000% on this. I was going to a university (NMSU) for engineering and my scholarships paid almost everything (paid off the rest) now I'm going to a junior collage and having close to 13k per year in my pocket after books and tuition in a 3-4 year dential program and will have around to 40k in mt pocket from school to buy land and build a 800 sq ft off the grid home (gonna build the home with my father in law) and have a career helping people that pays really well. In my experince university's are a scam and most colleges are I was raised by my grandfather who was a pipeline and that old man knows way more than any of my professors. All of my family is like that, so my advice is good luck to the soon to be college student and I hope he does his best to stay outta debt!!!!

[@hermanvasquez7]

Good man, I knew you were that kind of man by the way you conduct business and by the team you have around you. There’s a reason why you’re successful, off this video alone that reason doesn’t have to be explained.

[@giantrotatingcarrot]

Good man. You didn't just give, you gave with intent and purpose.

[@shawnpeterson9054]

Great advice, keep up the good work, look forward to your vlogs!!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Shawn Peterson Thank you

[@josephbragdon1316]

College is expensive, I have a full time job, a full time family, and I'm about to graduate in May 2019 with my BS Degree in Computers/Business. With grants and educational assistance I will be debt free from my education. I applaud you for helping this student out, it doesn't matter about the amount, every little bit helps.

[@josephbragdon1316]

I paid for my 1st two degrees out of pocket, after saving everything I could during my life. I want to pursue my MS degree next, but it all depends, its $21,000 just for tuition alone. No grants, scholarships available, most companies might help. I'm super interested in pole barn style homes, I don't live in TX, but we want to build a 5 bedroom 3 bath home. Completely ADA compliant for our oldest child.

[@chinaguy4425]

Hats off to you Eric, the way you calculated the amount to give should be a model for other companies to follow. I look forward to doing business with your company in the future, much Prosperity in 2019!!!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

ChinaGuy442 Thank you

[@teresamsanchez7307]

If you don't ask you will never get. Thumbs up for helping if everyone that new this kid did the same what an impact toward his schooling.

[@99Racker]

We do not have enough good guys. You did good. I hope the young man learned from your generosity and life lesson.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@nastybasswelding]

Absolutely do NOT get into dept! Especially if you are wanting to get into labor work. You’ll learn all you need to learn in the field. I’m still living with my folks, five years later, with a ton of student loans on my back... hind sight is always 20-20...

[@noel1491a]

Nice! Hello, I’m inquiring about a promo code for a construction bid discount? Thanks! 😅

[@ricardomoreira2689]

Awesome story! Very inspiring!

[@jamesnance8943]

Eric is a good man. This is the type of thing he does quite often. If you want a high quality Barndominium for a fair price call Texas Barndominiums. I worked with them on a job and they are a superior company. PS, I don't work for these guys or get any $$$ for these comments, I really do think these guys are 1st class!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@leroymoore76]

i like your videos and love the advice for the kid and love your though on the debt. and really love the example on sugar. good advice. keep up the good presentation

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@kerrknifehunter5439]

You sir are a class act. I stumbled onto one of you videos last week and liked what I saw. I I saw in the last video, while you were helping Leon operate the Koerig, that you have Dave's Total Money Makeover book. My wife and I were introduced to that book 2 years ago and it has made all the difference. I am self employed and unfortunately accrued a bunch of credit card debt. You are correct when you say Debt is evil. It takes a special person to do what you did. I have been impressed with your videos so much that I went all the way back to episode 1. I am now at this episode 69 and will complete all of them. My wife and I are in the process of buying some property within your 100 mile range. I will be contacting you about a Bardno once we have closed. How do we contact you to set up a meeting about building a home for us? Ed

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you. [e-mail]

[@omgnothingisavl]

Lol clickbait about 10k and sent $250.

[@keithparady2594]

U are definitely a good person for that Maybe u should build a video about how u made it to where ur at now would definitely like to get some pointers from you

[@jamesmcdonald4423]

Positive mentality,Brother You probably don’t realize how many lives you’ve changed throughout your own life by a few kind but tough realistic words that help a young person develop a skill set beginning with a no quit mentality. 🤠

[@joshlopez1527]

I Absolutely Love your stance on a lifestyle Free From Debt...

[@ShiryeDanielsByrd]

Your amazing and a true blessing for that young man. God bless you trurly. On another note I love your videos on your barndos.

[@958kris]

Gosh, if I didn't know better, I could swear I heard a story in there!!!

[@TheHarleyhillbilly]

You are a class act my friend. I will not go into debt either, I was 24 years old built my first home it was paid for like a dumbass I sold it and built a second home a big 3100 s.q. House I didn’t need nor could I afford I am 51 now I just sold that second house and got out from under that mortgage payment I am building my 3 rd house now 1150 s.f. I be damn if I borrow a dine on it.

[@SteveS-mn4wy]

It sounds like you follow Dave Ramsey's plan, baby step 7...and it feels so good.

[@MrLibertyHugger]

Awesome. You are what makes America great!

[@brandywest8060]

I agree with you. He showed that he isn’t just gonna set around waiting for someone to give it to him, he is actually doing something that’s gonna add value to his life. On a different note I’ve noticed in your video’s that you really like math. Nothing to add to that it’s just an observation.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I do like math. :)

[@scottsmith5323]

Good for you helping that young man 👍🏻

[@lindssmiable]

Good advice, nice of you to help!

[@XRP_King_TX]

You always lead by example and I respect that!

[@notgaybear5544]

I am 33 years old and my mom is still pressuring me to take on more debt. You guys need a better car a bigger house. My parents make $160k+ a year and can't save $1k to start Dave Ramsey's baby step number 1.

[@pacluv]

You do what’s best for you and your family. If they want you to have bigger and better things, then maybe they should buy them for you. Or else just do your own thing.

[@bmoney7498]

You're a good dude!

[@tonyvalenzuela974]

Kind hearts = great people !

[@gecko2345]

Erik. Good for you! Awesome job!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

gecko2345 Thank you

[@weirdcharmander6530]

Do you hire people that good with revit, and BIM ?

[@jerrypower9957]

Please do not hate! Say I don't LIKE the way things are going. You have the grace of god to change it.

[@dadafan5921]

Eric (Erik?), a thought about go-getters: When irritated, confronted, or otherwise given a negative situation, I've found it best to regard it in this manner: those things I encounter upon which I can act to correct, I'm obligated (for my own peace of mind) to do so. Those things which I cannot correct, I'm obligated (again, for my own peace of mind) to accept and move on, living the best I can under the new (enforced) conditions. I’m well-aware this is essentially identical to the apocryphal Irish prayer. Whether I discovered this philosophy myself or subliminally appropriated it is irrelevant; it works for me. But there's a logical extension to that: If I have a goal I wish to meet, it is incumbent upon me to work at my greatest ability to achieve that goal. To not do so and then excuse failure as something I could not change is a lie to myself. That... is a go-getter.

[@marklamberson4131]

Curious if he followed up with transcripts of his results for the first year. If good grades could deserve another years scholarship..

[@acadenajr64]

Erick! Great thing u did sir.

[@heavenlyhillfamilyfarm6485]

👏👏👏 may your kindness be rewarded 10 fold

[@mikenotta7079]

Trial and error are the ingredients of success! Silver platters are for failures! $250 is more than enough to get him started!

[@peterhenare4182]

Awsome Erik. Man thats Awsome.💪

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@DARNGOODADVICE]

Excellent advice ! Blessings to you. Don

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Darn Good Advice Thank you

[@alejandrocontrerasacuna5766]

God will bless youu and will always bless you . Great videos

[@zombiegrafixsa]

Be honest with him and show him how to weld!

[@akquicksilver]

Right on ! Good for you sir! I agree 100%.

[@realnewsthatmatters9319]

Great video, Now help me......... By teaching me to pour concrete, so that I can pour my own slab in Georgia. 😁

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I have a video on that. Released on 4.1.19

[@realnewsthatmatters9319]

@@TexasBarndominiums 🤣🤣🤣 I saw that one, But I don't think there is enough "fibers" on the land for the concrete to adhere to 🤣

[@aaronsmith6214]

They’re gonna start lining up now 😂

[@TimothyArcher]

God bless you, Eric. You have a good heart!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Timothy Archer Thank you

[@BigBoiBleu]

That thumbnail though 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Lexi95Rob95]

This is awesome!! God bless you and your family!!💞☺👍👍

[@joshse8709]

Ugh u made me tear up bro I wish I had half the nuts Alberto has..whew I'm so depressed with all these KZbin all stars :/

[@kerrknifehunter5439]

I recently commented and referred to Leroy as Leon. My apologies to Leroy.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

No problem. Thanks.

[@eddie8166]

My hat goes off to you sir.

[@adrianaguerra8184]

Very inspiring! God Bless you.

[@olbiga4997]

CLICK BAIT 101.. you don’t stick your hands out no more you send text and emails 😂😂😂 if he does that to every company in Texas he won’t need college

[@freebird7284]

hopefully he will pay it forward to someone crosses path with later in life, for a minute there I thought you were giving him $10k!

[@hamiltoncooper3603]

Albert should now address you as “Tio”

[@wwrite]

Love this!!!!

[@4coopdawg]

You should give that money to the guys that work for you not some kid you don't even know if he is a hard worker !!! Your guys are the backbone of your company treat them the way you want to be treated the more you do for them the more they will do for you.

[@dcbrown2125]

D Cooper, how many people do you employ?

[@4coopdawg]

@@TexasBarndominiums Most companies have paid vacation... give your guys a Bonus especially when your bragging about helping someone out !! Be Safe..

[@dcbrown2125]

@@TexasBarndominiums he probably didn't even watch the whole video bud. Keep on doing what you see is right with your company and helping others. I guess its true what they say that "no good deed goes unpunished"

[@rorygielarowski8855]

God Bless you Brother