The Truth About Making Money in Skateboarding

[@Kkidzz]

I remember hearing Hosoi and Gator' making fun of Mullen for being a tight wad with his money back in the eighties. Yeah.......how'd that all play out?

[@xisotopex]

hosoi is doing fine.... gator not so much

[@destructionman1]

Unless you're one of the all-time greats, have a side hussle. Or do the "extra credit" things -- learn to film, edit, produce music for parts, the ins & outs of managing a skate shop, running a business, working with suppliers, writing contracts, designing skateparks, etc. There are limitless opportunities in the industry beyond just skating and getting footy if you're willing to find them. Never stop husslin. Or skatin of course. Peace & love yall!

[@jfncho]

Managing your finances should be something that is taught in high school. Budgeting, taxes, and investing are skills that could benefit everyone especially those that come into large sums of money at an early age.

[@microchrist6122]

True but I would be stoned under the bleachers anyway 🤷‍♂️

[@Nightshade1881]

I inherited 2 million at 18 and blew it before I turned 25 😔

[@hectorknoxx2724]

they do teach it in some, but we be ignoring the knowledge at an early age for some reason.

[@lavenderllamamusic]

Word! In my high school we only had a finance class as an elective, if I remember correctly. But it should be a mandatory class

[@boogiekush9391]

Why teach everyone that? That would make us more equal and on the same level, there's a reason there's a 1%

[@BlxkLavender]

Money really does need to be talked about in skateboarding more. These guys put their body on the line daily like any other athlete, they should get the same transparency afforded to any other professional athlete

[@Xboxracer1]

When Vincent Milou came on the show and talked about the aftermath of his slam at Clipper, that's exactly what I thought.

[@themagicalmilkshake]

They DO get the same transparency as other athletes…. No athlete in the NBA,NFL,MLB,or NHL get their hand held for free… they hire accountants and money managers. Skaters don’t make enough money to afford that type of service so that’s why they aren’t always investing

[@SilentShadeShua]

Being "broken" as a individual is low value. So it's hard to give em a large amount of money for that reason. Health is wealth, and skating makes our brains healthy as it hurts our body in the process so opportunities for larger checks makes less sense. I agree although. Skaters need more money. How do we feel after a week off

[@themagicalmilkshake]

@@SilentShadeShua I mean… everyone “needs” more money. The skaters who have a large following make more than enough. As in almost all professions, the more money you make your company, the more money you will make yourself

[@SilentShadeShua]

@@themagicalmilkshake we all want more money past our covered needs and personal expenses of life?

[@dcross8382]

99% of the critics complaining about money would sell out in a heartbeat if they were in the position to do so. It's always cool to pretend you're against making money until you actually need to have money. Listen to the guys, listen to Mikey and listen to your empty wallet. Money sucks but life sucks more without it.

[@deucedup5053]

well said!!

[@cyberinsurgent9910]

Exactly, and the "gate keeping" aspect of the culture are changing that shit REAL quick and learning REAL quick. Shame Tony and others caught shit for it, but some of these dudes were younger, not financially aware and just bought into the whole narrative of "it's not cool to skate for money" and are assed out... Damn shame for literal LEGENDS to be dirt poor and shit now.... *NOW to be clear skating SOELY for money, of course is something to call out and that is dog shit, but those types will NOT last with how damn HARD it is to fucking skate. This shit is no joke and not only that, you will learn REAL quick this shit is NOT a money grab, not even close, far from guaranteed and so much more. There is virtually NO money at large to be living the lifestyles a lot of ppl want and think you will make because there are OUTLIERS that are in fact at the tope tier making a F* ton of money.

[@phrank4899]

D Cross question for you. Do you think that in this industry, in this day and age. Selling out is sort of necessary? Also we must ask ourselves. What IS selling out within this industry.

[@チャーリーブラウン-w8l]

Money does not suck

[@nollieflipcrook]

@@phrank4899 “selling out” means doing something that goes against your morals for the sake of personal(usually monetary) gain. Idk about yall, but if I could make millions for riding my skateboard, that would not classify as selling out

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

It’s pretty funny how the circle of skateboarding works. It’s good, then it’s gone, no wait! It’s back. But only if you’re on street. Now it only works if you scape vert. Now it’s gone. No wait it’s back. How is it that no one can figure out how to make it stay? It’s simple. The nuclear family. That is key. But the moment you try to bring in family, they consider you a sell out. Then skateboarding goes away. And then a generation later it comes back. It’s not a sport. It is a sport. It’ll never be a sport. It could be a sport? Can’t it? It’s not a sport. It must be core. It must stay in backyards and never come out. Street skating is a real sport. It’s not a sport. Well what about skating ramps? It’s still not a sport. It’s in the Olympics? But it’s not a sport. Skateboarding goes away. And then it comes back. And then it goes away. What the hell is going on here? No nuclear family it is a puppet show for those with a big wallet who have nothing to do with skateboarding. History is key here. Our future is approved by its past. Bring it to the nuclear family. Open it up to our children so Skate parents can enjoy their children progressing. Bring it to the community at its core. Because if you’re not going to be a part of a community, you don’t exist. When you get to a certain age, and no one is following, what happens? It goes away. Look at our past. We’ve had concrete skate parks before. Where did they go? The people who grew up skating them, grew up. There was no chain of generation next to follow. It’s just how it works. That’s why it’s important to be a part of a recreation center. It’s important to become a part of your community. In the end it all boils down to the same thing. If you like something and you don’t bring someone else in, it goes away. If you bring someone in and you don’t bring their mom and dad in. They could talk their kid out of it. But when we’re all in this together. When I skateboarder becomes a hero. When the parents are proud of their skating. When the nuclear family is involved in skateboarding and it becomes a community sport. That is when everything will change. I know, I’m wrong! LOL I’ve been skateboarding since 1970/1973. I was born in 1963. I’ve seen a lot happened in the sport. I love skateboarding and have given everything I can to progress the sport in every way I thought possible. My parents did the same for me. Who’s turn is it now? We can keep complaining or we can get down to brass tacks. It is exactly what we make it. It’s OK to have a back ramp and say I’m core. And it’s OK to form a little league style skateboard league for your children. What we put into this sport is exactly what will get out of it. Whether you just have a backyard ramp, or you push city skate parks. Or maybe elementary schools and high schools. In the end you’ll find out. If you apply everything that you believe into the sport that is what you’ll get in return. I was always hoping for the sport to get into the Olympics. What an embarrassment. Why? Because the people who got involved we’re not skateboarders. Who’s fault is that? It’s yours. This is your sport. On your watch you let that slip by. And no one said a word. You could have, but you didn’t. I’m talking to you. All of us as a society. Because skateboarding is it’s own society. And if we’re not going to come together and figure these things out. lol we’re going to be just like the yo-yo. We’re in, we’re out. And that’s my two cents LOL

[@7layerplaya]

Ps just a reminder these guys said AMS SHOULD NOT get paid

[@chasingstoke]

most of them said filmers should do it for the love...not the money.

[@daegaskins3340]

this a good convo for young guys still chasing those skate dreams... nothing wrong with someone feeding their family from what they worked hard to develop. (especially something as gnarly as SKATEBOARDING) love seeing get people paid to do what they love.

[@christianlewis9504]

As an older guy that got back into skateboarding who works in finance. Two thoughts: A. Important topic for anyone, period. B. Just because you are doing what you love does not mean you should not be compensated for your time and efforts. If you help one person get close to financial freedom, then guess what, they have more time to skate…. Love the show doods

[@supernewuser]

I remember when I was in highschool knowing a bunch of super sick town heros with a bunch of sponsors and I just assumed they were banking out of control. One day we were making plans and one of the dudes was like "I can't do it, I have work all day tomorrow".. Turned out he worked minimum wage at sweet tomatoes. At the time that event and only getting small discounts from shop sponsors completely changed my outlook on skater pay. You could basically always get a bunch of product but the money just wasn't there.

[@quikxfl]

RIP Soup Plantation

[@jhates68]

Most young pro and sponsored skaters have never had a real job and or any real responsibilities. They don’t understand how the real world works and are still living in a childhood fairytale.

[@martinkrivanek2221]

Im just happy they can do it and enjoy life, its great actually that they can do it…

[@karosirrup1014]

But that fairytale opens up doors that you could never even imagine

[@xisotopex]

yeah, thats pretty much all young people ever, whats your point?

[@frederik7511]

are you saying they didnt work hard???

[@naptunes1851]

Thank you for your teaching zen master

[@clarity7831]

You do need to invest, saving is not enough. Inflation will kill any savings.

[@jaxonlindsey9457]

I honestly don’t know what goes through the heads of young skate bums who up and move to California with their buddies only to sleep on a mattress on the floor in a kitchen with 8 other guys and no job just to try to make it with no back-up plan. Maybe some get jobs on the side, but knowing how fucking ridiculously expensive California is, and how saturated the skateboarding market is, it’s a brain dead decision. It’s not the 90’s anymore. Good skateboarders are a dime a dozen and you’re not gonna cool guy your way through the California scene. Have other interests other than skateboarding. Have a job that supports your habit of skateboarding. Skateboarding is a passion, but know the realities of what it is. There’s more to life than skateboarding. You’re nothing more than a walking billboard if you’re lucky enough to make it to the pros. You are a marketing tool for companies to make money. I commend guys like Westgate who started his own cranberry business on the side. Or Garrett Hill who does medical radiology shit now. Those dudes are way more interesting than the Slap lifers who do nothing but skate and smoke weed. Cool. You can kickflip and you don’t take showers. You’re so awesome… I bet chicks are flocking… All of this is to say, love skateboarding, but don’t be an idiot. Make reasonable life decisions.

[@brendonmasters]

Meanwhile Sweden is making scholastic skateboarding infrastructure.

[@moldyrefrigerator]

I agree. As an East Coast skate rat, I always wanted to live in California and skate the famous spots. But I knew that couch hopping with my buddies and struggling with low-paying jobs in Cali was never it. So I got fairly smart and got a job as a space support analyst in California. Now I live in a pretty nice house, with a space career, and still get to skate all over Los Angeles.

[@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo]

@@moldyrefrigerator You could never be pro though. That's the difference, a lot of these hungry guys are willing to struggle to try and make it. College and the career don't fade away like the chance of being a pro does past a certain age.

[@jovantrendmaker4722]

You must be fun at parties... Not everyone wants safe life i say chase your dreams to the fullest

[@nigel485]

All skaters are broke. I know alot of skaters in my city and 90% of them are just wasters. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a very good and healthy hobby, it keeps them active, it's fun, it's good for travelling. But as a long term career its near impossible, you gotta be in like the top 0.5% special unique superstar.

[@j-mill5821]

I’m 19 years old, a sophomore in college, and have been skating sense I was 11 years old. I wanted to be pro when I started skating, but my father never supported me. However my mom did. Nevertheless, the main thing my parents taught me was how to manage your money in life period. Managing your money is suppose to come from home and your own mistakes. Going to college for my Bachelors and furthering into my Masters for graduate school is teaching me more than just skating. It’s much more to life than skating. Skating is the shit, but it’s not always about the money. You must have a greater ambition in whatever career you decide to take on, and always remember that nothing last forever.

[@Guanjyn]

Sounds like they didn't need the money when they were coming up. If you're hungry and bordering on homelessness you're going to be thinking about getting money.

[@DinoMaita]

Appreciate this convo. Wish I had got this kind of guidance ten years ago.

[@deadheadcentral2514]

Nah Jeron you were the man with a IS300, still a great car

[@magicwood2360]

My dream is to work in some aspect of skateboarding , doesn't matter what part .

[@finejustgivemeaname]

You probably could work in a warehouse tomorrow if you wanted. Go apply.

[@wateveryo]

Editing 👀

[@iamreptar4534]

I am bad at skateboarding, but I have a shit ton of fun doing it, and I get to do it with no expectations. I'm 30 and have a career in construction, and am now going back to college to have a different career. I think it would be cool af to be a pro caliber skater, but I think its equally cool to be able to skate when and how I want with no pressure to perform. I think it's fantastic advice to literally all youth to become financially literate at the very least. If you are good enough to make good money at anything you have to pay yourself first and then you can indulge a little.

[@kylesides559]

I had a skate shop sponsor once. That was my height 🤷‍♂️ I got a board once a month. When the shop closed, the best thing I wound up getting like 8 years later was free grip tape 🤷‍♂️😆 but I never really cared about that shit. I just wanted to skate

[@Xboxracer1]

I feel like the pushback comes from the discrepancies and inequalities created by money, sometimes regardless of talent. Also when you talk about something that you passionately love, as we all do with skateboarding, money will be a contentious topic. That being said, it should totally be talked about and I commend you guys for doing so.

[@cw2lido]

It’s good to hear you guys speak about this part of skating! Rarely do we hear skaters talk about money, investments, poor life choices, etc. when it comes to finances. I think there is a stereotype that suggests skaters are like rock stars and that everyone has a Tony Hawk checking account when in all honesty some pro skaters be wondering when the next check will be showing up. You feel blessed once hot check day comes so you can get some groceries to feed yourself! This is what people need to hear!

[@ScottTrippBalloons]

Most of us won’t make a single dollar from skateboarding, but it’s still interesting and applicable to other occupations as well. But yeah, when you’re involved in an activity that almost guarantees regularly occurring injuries and has such a short time span, it’s an important conversation to have. I remember when Frankie Hill injured his knee, and hearing about how everything went sideways fast.

[@youtuber58643]

I remember when I was a little kid I would film skate videos and show my videos to local skate shops trying to get sponsored. I couldn’t even kickflip. I wonder what those people thought. Lol.

[@UglySouth]

Reminds me of when I came in third in a “contest” at a local shop. It was a glorified session, but I thought Powell or Santa Cruz was gonna snap me up and pay me that Hosoi money.

[@DeanWhipper]

Haha that's funny as hell man. Did they humor you about it? "Ohh yeah man, we'll pass this along" lol

[@StationaryRocketFlipChampion]

Dude don't feel embarrassed. I did the same damn thing. I remember my best trick in the video I made was a kickflip bs 5050 on a curb lol. I showed it to one skate shop in my local mall and the best they would do for me was give me a 10% discount on anything in the store any time I came in lol. Hard to believe that was 22 years ago

[@youtuber58643]

@@DeanWhipper nah they just said to work on flip tricks and do bigger stuff. Haha.

[@punkfiendofficial]

The topic not only goes for skateboarding but it also goes for whether you want to be your own boss/do your own thing. I just like how they tell it like it is, it's very motivating and very helpful words of encouragement and wisdom

[@CrimsonKing666]

I was expecting more money from Andrew Reynolds.That's the salary of an intern in a big tech company. Skateboarding is a hard career.

[@jpgrdnr]

If someone has the talent and drive, go for it. Skateboarding is one of the few things on this Earth where we will recognize the steeze.

[@purplethanggoldhammer]

More discussion topics like this please! You guys always keep it organic one hundred percent.

[@DeadHandX]

Eldy such a G sharing the wealth back then

[@keneticchannel]

This may make me sound like a true old timer (I'm 36), I'm so glad that I got into skateboarding pre-smart-phone camera days. I skated almost every single day for 5 years and I have zero footage of any of it. The only cameras out at the spot were some kid's parent's handicam that he snuck out of the house, used by the least talented skater in the group (what he lacked in skills, he made up for in shooting!) and editing involved mastering the pause button on a VCR to compile the landing clips, adding music was an RCA cable from the CD player to VCR. Haha. I mean, yeah, its sad that I have no video of me skating or my friends, but I'll never forget all of the fun we had - never reaching for sponsorships, let alone money.

[@Bigmummy13]

It doesn’t matter what you do if you work for someone else you won’t get rich. The key is to start your own retail company or management company. The suits always make the lion share of profits. Being a “sellout” means you stop doing what made you famous and make money off of others. If you still work your craft while owning a company you are a genius not a sellout. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS!

[@enjoy_the_board]

I’ll never truly understand why someone with no money would be so jaded about something as important as money when it comes to taking advice.

[@chrisb9377]

denial

[@thisgame2]

I know a thirty year old maybe 31 now . he literally is still skating outside of his moms 2 bed room apartment in the hood, He won't listen that It is never happening. Uses skate dream as an excuse to remain a complete bum. Imagine having an 11 year olds mind at 31. IG is making ppl delusional. So many broken kids growing up real sideways these days

[@VolgaSkateboards]

We Loved This Conversation ....Thank You Nine Club

[@gustavobuquera]

As a skater and a financial planner i loved this talk, kids need to understand how money works and keep it real, shouldnt be a taboo, specially in this line of work with all the medical bills lol.

[@monkeypunk316]

"If you pay attention, great. If you don't, it was meant to be that way". Jeron summing it up reaaalll well!

[@ChewyHighHAD]

Steezus: "I still know what the powerhouse of the cell is. And what is that gonna do for me? Me: *Laughs in Cytopathologist making $430k a year*

[@treadlightly76]

*No way. I don't want to die like Judas with 30 shecklers in my pocket.* *I'd rather kill my girlfriend in cold and jealous blood.* *FOR EVER GATOR. NEVER CATER.* #freeRogowski

[@reluctyupp85]

Imagine if there was a pro skaters union. I'm not sure if it's even possible at this point.... but I'm tired of seeing the dudes we looked up to struggling in their middle to senior ages. Skate companies need health benefits, 401Ks, retirement benefits, etc. How does this get accomplished? Too many of these guys are patronized for their sacrifice.

[@junkfoodeater]

Yeah totally agree, It's like the mindset is "they lived to good and free lets punish them cause i been sitting at a desk for 20 years"

[@reluctyupp85]

@@junkfoodeater absolutely...the onus is on the companies, especially the big companies... to hire pros as full time workers not independent contractors. They need retirement benefits, 401Ks, the whole nine. Especially if said skater has been a pro for over a year, he/she should be converted to a Full Timer with benefits... if they so choose. This really helps the dudes that are still dope skaters but won't ever end up with the opening or final video part.

[@chiefkirby9982]

There's no money in skateboarding. 1000's of companies have disappeared. Look at the total subscribers to the Nine Club = 119K. These guys are awesome and they just don't have enough eyeballs to make good money.

[@mr.bluenotedoobop]

I worked in skate shops all through college. There’s no money in skateboarding, big brands like Nike and adidas have no problem but straight up skate brands barely get by. Plus the skate brand market is so saturated, seems like everyone has a skate brand.

[@mr.bluenotedoobop]

@Guj 100% it’s really only the contest skaters that make legit money. I remember when X games first showed up, there were all these C tiered pros entering and they’d get like 4th place which would be like 10 grand. Do that enough times and boom, low six figure income and no leg breaking video parts.

[@noryssedelrosario1109]

I need to save

[@ripplerfx]

That's why I chose a different route and got into building my own business and acquiring assets in my 20's and 30's while still skating. I wanted freedom and abundance in every area of my life and I didn't want money to motivate me in skating. Being in my 30's I can skate everyday and travel while living on passive income from both my assets and my business. And remember, you can make money in skating and still be financially illiterate and end up broke. As you mature and get older you realize that having skills outside of skateboarding is crucial. I know of many people in their late 20's and early 30's who barely have any assets and are still chasing the skate dream. At a certain age you have to get real and ask yourself at what age are you going to consider skills outside of skating that give you financial abundance on top of giving you the freedom to skate everyday. You'd be surprised to know that most of your favorite pros have a second job outside of skateboarding to cover their bills.

[@BLVCKSEA]

Didn't Jereme Rogers say that he was getting close to 50k a month from Red Bull at one point? If that's true, he was making close to 600k a year, probly 400-500k take home after taxes...and bro blew it..money management is very important..learn to budget kiddos!

[@sixtystixs]

Been skateboarding since I was, let’s just say 12 now 26 im not bad by no means but I’m not great I worked very hard to get at this point nd sucks that I’m this old and it almost seem like it’s counterproductive to skateboard at this point in time for me bc it don’t make any money

[@DeanErskine-o6j]

Speaking of money... and listening to people with money. All the people closest to me have all been given their money and they talk like they earned it and spend it wisely. Totally turns me off of their conversations as I have saved waay more than them by money earned but they have 100s of times more money than me. Tuck up people that didnt earn NOTHING. straight up liars. bad people are the people who win

[@IsaacPerez-lt2ji]

I love skateboarding. Always have, always will. I used to think pro skaters were filthy rich growing up. I guess from the lifestyle I saw some of them living at the height of their careers. Going pro was a dream I had for a very long time, but I had a lot of negative feedback from family members. It would sit in my head while I skated. I was good, but I wasn’t the guy who was going to win a contest at every contest I entered. I knew that. I only ever won one. I really liked putting boards together and working with tools which translated into cars and mechanics. Eventually, I got really good at that. I found a really good job with benefits and learned about finances. I look back on all of that from time to time. Now hearing a well respected group of pro skaters talking about the money side of skating I’m surprised at how untrue my thoughts were about pro skaters and money. It’s cool knowing I did come up on the best side of the two dreams I had. I’m pretty sure if I had stuck with skating I’d be in a different situation, and like you guys said I wouldn’t have met the people who were going to push me to be intentional with money.

[@josevanloo3442]

High school in Umerika teaches you how to be a great fuck up, perfect employee for big brother. Same educational system since the 1900s. What changed? Pc and phones, pffff

[@spek-27]

In this day and age, with skating as big as it's ever been, there's no reason why a lot of these huge companies can't offer health insurance and 401K. The whole "independent contractor" thing is just a way for these corporate sponsors to make the most money they possibly can, while paying their workers the least amount they possibly can. Without the actual skaters, a lot of these brands are out of business. They sacrifice their health, and all of their time for minimum wage and some free product, while their corporate sponsors are making millions. Skaters should have a union.

[@kidaniscortes]

when kids tell me they are gonna become rich skating and I tell them the reality they always cuss me out... they wont listen even if someone is willing to teach

[@patrickisles4570]

Imho you really have to love skateboarding to keep skateboarding and you shouldn't do it for the money or fame whatsoever. Will I ever make money in skating? Lol no. But do I fucking love it? Hell yes.

[@JimP-tc7gg]

i really want to know what these guys did for jobs before they made enough from skateboarding to ditch them.

[@jambajoby32]

Same w music! But there’s more to it than kickflipping for a dollar! Marketing, promo, business… ultimately it’s an INDUSTRY & there’s a lot of room for us! Just find it, put in the work and be happy!

[@kaishaw7549]

“It goes deeper than a hobby, it goes deeper than a job or what we have to do to make money.. If we’re never to make money we’ll still be Skateboarding.” - Christian Hosoi

[@benjamincurtis6283]

Every pro should establish themselves as an LLC. And get paid through the LLC.

[@チャーリーブラウン-w8l]

CRob, Espinoza, Rojo are an example of being at the right place at the right time with the right crew

[@TheHausmanis]

There is nothing that proves how behind in brain development you are when you complain that someone makes money, as if you "probably random factory worker" wouldnt change a job for higher pay or do whatever for a ton of money ? seriously learn to think before you speak, that people earn money in skateboarding is lovely, the only sad thing hearing here is that there is obvious a lack of education for young people on how to handle money, its the same here in Sweden tho,"house hold" economics should be a class in school from like 7th grade and up

[@everybodycounts8193]

Kelly can’t really talk he grew up rich has he ever had a real job ????seems like he had the luxury of “time” or idk because he never really went pro so I wonder how much money he was making in the early days and how he got by I’m sure mommy and daddy money is good especially when they all doctors knai

[@noelfavela9785]

LOOOOOOOOOOVE YOU GUYS!!! Been watching this show for some time now. Fan for life!. I been skateboarding off and on since I was 13. I'm 40 now. So cool to see you guys cover so much stuff. Been watching you guys skate since back in the day and I've actually met Eldy back in early 2000's in Houston TX for the make a wish foundation skate jam. Nicest dude ever!! Keep up the awesome job my dudes!!!

[@thinglizzy2718]

Tony Hawk, Bam, Nyjah, Sheckler, Dyrek, and those guys are the exception.

[@Dontbustthecrust]

Those are the guys Kelly was talking about when he said "you can't JUST be good at skating." Those guys knew how to exploit their talents.

[@thethe-nt1tb]

Those guys are the extreme exception, but kids think all pro skaters make money like those guys do. Nyjah makes a lot of money by winning contests, which has lead to lucrative sponsorship deals. And he has earned that money and the lifestyle, which seems many would want: big house, nice cars, and a parade of babes in bikinis. And yet, skaters think that could/should be done by riding for an obscure and/or 'super-core" board company. But many of those who complain about it, would love to live it.

[@FamousByFriday]

I wonder if there is some imposter syndrome type thing going on too… “I didn’t really earn this, I don’t really deserve this.” So… easy come easy go.

[@birdupproductions3175]

As a skateboarding truck driver I recommend all skaters become truckers!!!

[@timburrow2996]

tell me more? I'm a driver now but not semi truck.

[@birdupproductions3175]

@@timburrow2996 to be honest bro there’s so much opportunity in trucking weather you have a cdl , class A or class B. If you wanna get your cdl start looking in to schools and companies cause I kno there’s companies that will pay for your school so do your research throughly before signing a contract with any companies but once you got that cdl and you get through your newbie phase it’ll be smooth sailing. I personally don’t have a cdl I have a class B and work for a company that puts me over the road in a day cab and in hotels at night and it’s been great I’ve been able to go to so many different parks and meet so many cool people all over the country all while getting paid.

[@destructionman1]

What's your favorite and least favorite thing about trucking my dood?

[@birdupproductions3175]

@@destructionman1 my favorite thing is definitely being able to like really see how beautiful the United States I’ve been to some of the most beautiful places man I couldn’t believe such beauty existed and my least favorite thing is spending my weekends on the road sometimes during a light week it’s not bad cause extra money but after a long week I don’t even wanna drive my car 😂

[@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo]

Now way you're ever gonna go pro as a truck driver. Way too much time, especially if you live in a state where it snows and freezes in winter

[@frankcastle3827]

I love skateboarding a lot too, it's cool that you can get paid for it but I honestly think that once start making $ people get lazy sometimes..

[@dmtmediabrothers]

They dont teach you about budgeting in school for a reason

[@day245]

Steezus doesn’t belong on the show Not pro Brings his annoying “culture” into it. Annoying

[@jh979837]

Pay your taxes,save your money and don’t go to jail.

[@uhtredofbebbanburg5626]

Lets get nine club to 1 mil

[@day245]

Does anyone know how much skaters make? New pro Normal pro Pro like MJ

[@arsinyx]

Don’t study 20 years to get free shit from some greedy skateboard company, get a legit Career, don’t put your 100% into skateboarding, you’ll have a wife and kids and need to live off your own dime one day

[@puertousbmonkey]

the only way of making money in skateboaeding is... making money

[@DubFrmX]

I did the dubs credit hack and it got my score for a 589 to a 642 in a little under a year🎉

[@erniefematt3328]

Loving it guys .we are skateboarding.

[@ride_the_wind]

Offtopic but what cap is Jeron wearing?

[@allenmcdonough2482]

What is a good living in skateboarding. What is an solid sponsor paying?

[@thcrtn]

Why they don't have sponsored info bars running at the bottom of the vids for particular sections is beyond me... Nothing crazy but the amount of eyes that see this y'all is respectable. And having full on commercials is annoying... But 1/10 of the screen for 45 seconds could be something to lease. It being exclusive to sponsors of the guest could be a price bump. But not selling your voices not chilling the flow of your convos... A simple "news cast Info bar" or qr codes for 15 seconds... 3 times a show for 5 seconds

[@thcrtn]

Shit it's like your "find us on..." I just seen it at the end of the vid... That amount of space.... That can be "lunch money for the month" or whatever per episode

[@MrDeathwish94]

Shit tbh I just wanted to skate and travel but then I ended up growing up. I still skate but it’s hard for me to find times to still get clips while pushing myself

[@yungplayuh]

same bro.. makes me miss the old days. Felt like my happiest days without even realizing

[@heavybism1]

Yooo guys just want to say I love everything you guys do and will always tune in. I grew up skateboarding and snowboarding. Working at Sun Diego (local shop on SD) and swore I would be doing that forever. Ended up going to school and became and accountant and now work for Intuit who just acquired Credit Karma haha! Keep speaking the truth guys! Love it!

[@MrJfergs]

How did you snowboard in San Diego? Did you travel to NorCal to do that?

[@heavybism1]

@@MrJfergs I would hit up Bear Mtn. Was like 3 hours away

[@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo]

@@MrJfergs There's mountain ranges all around this state

[@MrJfergs]

@@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo you guys are lucky I am stuck up here in Canada were we it's freezing and the mountains aren't very big.

[@rinmaone2]

study shows if one is driving an is300 is indeed the shit.

[@DuckDuckGeeseMusic]

Setup a S-corp, write off everything, pay yourself a monthly salary, max out a IRA.

[@markportnoy6290]

This is common among all pro athletes.

[@oirasan6987]

I appreciate you guys being real and open. And teaching a great lesson. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@slitzmcduse]

Just imagine how much money most of these professional skateboarders would have if they didn't live in Los Angeles paying thousands and thousands of extra dollars in taxes.

[@JonWolf]

You probably would make more money as a retail store manager at a shoe brand than being one of their top pros. You probably would even get health insurance working at the retail store.

[@digits001]

Kelly needs to make up his mind with the alternating LA and SF hats 😂

[@gmac2558]

Boston as well...

[@philrepoff1460]

Then everyone gang stalk u

[@kaffeeskateboards]

Important topic!

[@las10plagas]

17:26 😀love his attitude!

[@pukki34]

Look at the guys who were pros like 10 years ago. Whats happened to them now. Thats what kind of a profession skateboarding is

[@thrashercheeks5684]

Can't Wait!! to talk about & have some exciting ideas come to life that I truly believe will prosper the Skateboarding World, Culture, and Progression . Meetings, deals, structuring, financing, building, and finally elevation after execution... all for the LOVE. (Not for the spotlight, For a deeper unity in our lives in aspect of transcending any language BERRier😏as we always have) For the greater good of growth in Skateboarding. These intentions fuel my souls' existence. As a thank you & pay it forward, I have to DIY this gap, for all that Skateboarding has given, shown, taught, and made me earn in my life. I want The Nine Club involved. 1,000%🤜🤛

[@typerightseesight]

ive skated for like 20 years and for sure like fakie handrail tricks explode like fireworks in 20s... of dollars. lol. but i duno that sh*t hahahah

[@SawDawify]

The levels thing is real. theres so much more to these sport structures that kids dont really see. Im not the worlds best bodyboarder or anywhere close to it, but My passion and skill set got me connected with the right people who were able to get me a gig as a sales rep for multiple companies, which I took and grew into running an international contest organization. So now the majority of my life revolves around bodyboarding. Also the part about the tasks your sponsors ask you to do, is super key. the guys who get treated the best are the ones who know when its time to put the work in. the point of being sponsored is being a bilboard for a brand. if you arent actively promoting the products in a positive way you arent gonna last long

[@admiralthethird]

Professional skateboarders criticizing (public?) school curriculums…HA! You really claim to know what was being taught in your school!?!? Gimme a goddam break. You weren’t there. You were at a spot. I love all y’alls!

[@Erick1340]

$4,000 in Nvidia stock bought April 6th, 2008 would get you today $240,508. Save and invest for the long term. Hope more skaters learn more about personal finance.

[@waynedorsey8885]

This is content. More of this.

[@ottoahmadp.5738]

My theory is core skaters have resentment towards KZbin skaters because KZbin skaters came in the game prepared with investment website and product already set to go vs a core skater had to practically stick around like a roach to see if people liked them

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Here are my ideas for a young AM or pro skater. Say you’re getting free decks, wheels or trucks. Take that $ you were going to spend on that gear and put it into a high yield savings account. Your prize money from contests put away 10% of it at least. If you’re getting Per Diems spend below that amount so you pocket the rest. Gene Simmons from KISS said it best. Live below your means not at them.

[@2richants]

The nine club skate management. Collaborate and help the younger crews. Basic business structure helping with contracts, PR and finances. It's big bucks these days but most guys are clueless until 25 or even 30.

[@highginx]

What job did CROB have when he was coming up in skating?

[@bubbler9583]

Steezus you’re not “Chris Rocking” anybody bro chill out lmfao

[@kw6466]

Need a Ryan Clements

[@chiefkirby9982]

Seems like a lot of skaters are making money of their youtube channels now. Why be a slave when you can do your own thing and get paid for it? I'm much too old to get in that game but if I was 18 years old I'd be all over it. Skate, film, edit, post... every day. That's good living until you can't do that every day.