I'm Fresh Out Of Prison, How Do I Start Over?

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[@dcamnc1]

He sounds more put together than half the higher earners that call in with their unbelievable messes.

[@adamseidel9780]

Well he’s had a chance to think about it for awhile

[@bennyl7224]

High earners who never learned how to manage money while they were low earners actually still have the same problem as people who are low earners today. That’s why the baby steps are applicable equally.

[@jimroscovius]

@@bennyl7224 Follow the baby steps, and you will win. It's that simple.

[@nunyabidnes6010]

@@jimroscovius lol

[@Blkgladiator]

Because high earners are spoiled by there pay checks and when it’s to late it’s to late

[@debrajean743]

Dave what you said was brilliant...."You are not defined by your past, you are informed by it". Love it.

[@endofquoterepeattheline7516]

@@nchinth lol

[@agoodnight1050]

Tell that to the hr department that gets the background check

[@timothyjones9843]

I'm a little bit over two years out of prison and it's tough. The toughest part for me was to actually feel like good companies would want to hire me. A part of my comeback was a strong desire to own my own business. Sometimes that's a good path if you have the ability to work a job and develop a business.

[@christofl6523]

Anything in building and construction. Work on a construction crew as a carpenter or roofer for a year or so and become a 1099'er working for yourself.

[@himelu]

Make a youtube Chanel. Talk about your struggles and solutions. Monetize it.

[@Tashas_Travels]

I agree. And glad that you turned and are still turning your life around.

[@MotherOfCivilization317]

Welcome back, your own business is exactly 💯 what's needed, plus it allows you freedom to hire other Men and Women who served time 🏆

[@Lilbit2215]

Its good to hear calls like this when you are trying to get on the right path.

[@Lucas259]

Hello

[@limepiper3650]

This is important. A man who wants to change his life.

[@LocaW8ta]

That nod from Ken Coleman when the caller said he was just out of prison and trying to get his life together made me tear up. Ken immediately wanted him to win and is truly rooting for this guy. It was nice to see ❤️

[@shrimuyopa8117]

Alex, I hope you read this. You can do this, things will work out as long as you don't give up. Keep going!

[@davidjensen3474]

This guy is doing really well considering his circumstances. A couple of my friends did time, and never, really, quite intigraded into society.

[@endofquoterepeattheline7516]

*integrated

[@jamesthompson1259]

I hope he never gives up and looks for the path God has for him.

[@morpheus1818]

You never fail until you quit trying.

[@AmberCaprie]

I hope he is able to find a mentor that will coach him through.

[@arizonalifestylechannel2186]

Alex, I have some advice, head over to a Car Dealership get your foot in the door and Either sell cars or Sell Service. I have been in the business for 27 years (Mercedes Technician) and have worked with a lot of Car Salesman and Service advisors who have been to prison and are convicted felons that have made over 100k a year and even a few Service Directors that have been in Prison and are convicted felons. Today is one of the best times in history to get that job that would say no just a few years ago.

[@PoyTroy]

As a two time felon who also resides in Houston Tx, I can tell you what this man is going through. I got in a lot of trouble at 17 and 19. Got out. Got my head clean and stayed away from that environment I was raised. I’m in my 30s now with four different streams of income and more money than I’ve ever had. Just keep on pushing and have a network of people that know other people. And one of those people will give you a chance. I’m living proof of it

[@jayc4715]

Get your CDL..then work in the oilfield and save as much as you can..then when you get laid off ....get on unemployment..and look for fixer upper houses to buy with cash to either rent out or flip..

[@dougholdem2898]

If he's working earning $2000 a month working 40 hours a week, he's earning $12.50 an hour. Since he likes the restaurant business, go be a waiter in a good restaurant and he can triple his income immediately. Do that 40 hours a week and get your foot in the door with a real estate office. Offer to work Sunday's for a month for free in order to convince them to help put you on a path to getting your real estate license. Most important be careful who you pick as friends!

[@bighands69]

It depends on what sort of work he has done in the past. Has he ever worked in a restaurant before?

[@keeloweoac9397]

15 a hour

[@Winston0Boogie]

Good luck to him! People deserve a 2nd chance to make money and live their lives.

[@deadcell1]

Including child molestors?

[@CRS-fe2zj]

I'm looking to be in your shoes someday any advice ?

[@Winston0Boogie]

@@CRS-fe2zj study a lot. Don't over think it. If you don't think you can do it you're probably wrong. Study hard because it changes your finances and you have so much money to do what you want.

[@CRS-fe2zj]

@@Winston0Boogie Thanks Guy! I appreciate the response.

[@Bloquita5]

Alex, I’m sending you good wishes as this process unfolds. I admire how well you expressed your story and how you owned your story. Much respect and remember we can do hard things. I’m so glad you connected with Dave Ramsey. Onward, Alex. 👍🏽

[@erincosta565]

You are an amazing man, Dave. I can only imagine how many doors this kid has had slammed in his face because of his record. I'm glad he found you.

[@sustainabilitytheory5154]

This guy should get into the trades. It's hard to find a carpenter who hasn't been to prison, and they can make six figures. Sales is good too, but many states won't give a real estate license to people with a serious criminal record.

[@edhcb9359]

“Hard to find a carpenter who hasn’t been to prison”. 🙄 I promise everyone reading this that this statement is untrue.

[@arizonalifestylechannel2186]

You have sound advice on the Trades, There is good money in being a Journeyman of most trades and a lot of Job Security. Saying " it's hard to find a Carpenter or and other tradesman who has not been to prison " is BS. The Tradesman who build the that comes with being a master in their fields are in good company and are not involved with common criminals.

[@christofl6523]

@@edhcb9359 It is very close to being true. Building and construction crews are full of ex felons.

[@bighands69]

The vast majority of carpenters have not been to prison.

[@KellyMichaelsTV]

@@edhcb9359 Ho-larious

[@sandragarza6788]

Rooting for you dude!

[@sandramulchahey8268]

I pray for this young man that he is able to find the right opportunities to move forward successfully 🙏

[@rachelanderson4509]

Could you pray for me too? I'm 3 years out of prison and it's hard when I think about my future. Thanks.

[@johnpichla9557]

I worked at a factory 🏭 that had a program for ex felons. Them dude's don't play around. I saw fights regularly. But man, those guys worked. Fun times 🤣

[@grantoliver1864]

You're doing great, Alex! Keep going!

[@johnpichla9557]

Best advice is never go to jail or prison. You will be financially wiped out. Ain't nobody taking care of your bills or stuff. I used to do maintenance for a apartment complex and regularly would clean out their apartment and throw everything they own in the dumpster. Very rarely did someone come and take their stuff. Most families didn't care about their belongings. Goodluck everyone!

[@taylorsmith9629]

That’s cold imagine losing possessions that belonged to dead relatives you can’t get back

[@johnpichla9557]

@@taylorsmith9629 it was all done legally. Mail piles up. After the notice is posted we would break in and food is rotten and we would have to clean the whole place out due to not having a rodent problem. The management would want to get a new renter in. I found valuable jewelry, money and items. " legally" if the tenant didn't have anyone take care of their stuff it gets disposed into a dumpster. I won't tell you what happened to valuable items 😉

[@taylorsmith9629]

@@johnpichla9557 Did you extort them?

[@sobeliever1638]

I hope you can get there!

[@CraigWhargoul]

I love that Dave will reference John Deloney and get deeper into the caller. Really cool if you listen to both shows. I have a hunch that Dave enjoys John Deloney's show as much as I do.

[@mikewilloughby1119]

Good luck young man!!

[@Tashas_Travels]

I pray to God someone gives him a chance. He sounds like an amazing person and we've all done bad things, things we're not proud of and people will never know. I wish I had a company, I'd hire him .

[@dennispatterson4998]

Great segment- We have chosen to mentor and guide a few folks in this situation. I loved what Dave told him- ( relationships- relationships- relationships )-

[@georgewagner7787]

He can probably get a free career coach at the local nonprofit

[@danielgadaleta6467]

How do I find a local nonprofit that has free career coaching? I’ve been looking on google with no luck

[@mohamedabdi8022]

Tech sales is another awesome option.

[@natsdaley9615]

Wishing you the best of luck - I hope you get a 2nd chance 💙

[@bridgettetraveler658]

I don't know if he would do construction or roofing! Everyday seems like a disaster tears up a community! Someone has to restore those homes & businesses!!!

[@jackperry6269]

Dave Ramsey - the father figure we all need. Honest, forgiving, kind and generous. What a man.

[@OpenBlank4723]

The best mentality to have is when you don't get surprised by new Stufv like Vehicle's , Money and things like that Just be Yourself , Sensitive , Generous , Grateful and Blessing To Others Who Are Grateful not Greedy , Jealous , Have Hatred and don't want people to succeed and think for themselves

[@jonathantanner9517]

I have a feeling this guy is going to be very wealthy some day, legally.

[@nunyabidnes6010]

Doubtful

[@reginaldjenkins9215]

Texas Real Estate Commission assesses criminal backgrounds Case by case

[@bingerz237]

Thank you for your service.

[@tshandy1]

LOL.

[@garbageman1917]

I tell people that the only way to success is through failures.

[@random-nz7dy]

I know they probably wanted to respect his privacy but it would be good to know what he was in prison for. The crime committed could significantly influence How likely a given person is to hire him.

[@privateinfo1711]

The type of crime would definitely affect the job he could get. It's great that he's working now. I wish him the best.

[@JeanValjean875]

I had the same thought. Ken just assumed it was "non-violent."

[@pdxmusl1510]

Yep. Dave's absolutely right. There's a lot of people who would dismiss you for your past. But don't allow yourself. Your mindset to limit you and think it defines who you are. I do think things are changing & people are more accepting to people with problems. But it's a huge challenge. And understandably. On one hand your a huge risk. But... I've always said. One sure fire way to ensure a person with previous legal challenges continues to have legal challenges. Is to remove there ability to provide for themselves a respectful life. Just like what you do for yourself. I would argue 100% of people would continue to turn to a life of crime. Which invalidates the entire point of locking them up in the first place (not exactly, but basically). And worsens a society. It's a great way to increase the number of active criminal activities. If we are all to heal, someone needs to take the chance and help. But... as a person who had legal trouble... it's a two-way street. You do have a lot to work for. And you might have to take some flack for a bit. But it's totally two streets here. I But it doesn't have to be you and all employers. But we need opportunities to open up for these people or nobody heals from the event. Constraining people too much leads to a 100% failure rate. Opening the door too much leads to too much risk. Both approaches are unreasonable. You need a balance in the middle.

[@juliebarnett9812]

Yes, Texas law knocks you out of getting a real estate license and so does Indiana.

[@xfhnhhgjbvcfg]

Knowing his charges would help

[@Ladyblogtest]

Becoming a Chef with his own Food Truck, and attending Events and Festivals can make him great money. 😊

[@therese6447]

Texas law requires texas Real Estate Comission TREC to look at how relevant and recent was the crime. You can get a real estate license with minor misdemeanors on your record. If you already have a license, it takes a felony for the state to even consider revoking it.

[@helenhilton2158]

If the felony was breaking into houses, home burglary, Texas will not issue a real estate license due to the fact that the person could be casing houses for burglary. If the felony was not home-burglary related, he could probably get a real estate license.

[@paul_domici]

I believe most people who come out of prison feel remorse for the bad decision they made and never want to go back to that life style! They definitely deserve another chance

[@traceejohnson290]

Ramsey doesn't look empressed with this caller😏

[@garys8415]

You have friends 🕊

[@Shay-yg7nm]

People make mistakes. The fact that your trying to put your life together says everything. Prison doesn't define you. If I owned my own company if hire you tomorrow based on this conversation.

[@jeremyzelt3007]

I’m in Houston and hiring sales folks how can I get in touch with him

[@Chris-0113]

I'm in Houston. Whatcha selling?

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

@@Chris-0113 he’s most likely selling something in real estate judging by his profile picture You can get a job with bulldog security (ADT) if you’re in Houston and work from home that’s what my sister did good money if you’re good at sales

[@jeremyzelt3007]

@@Chris-0113 I sell hvac units mini splits

[@adamseidel9780]

What in the heck kind of a financial coach who isn’t managing a large volume of investments costs $250 a month just to tell you what to do? At any rate, good luck to this man regaining his life and contributing to society. He’s got a chance.

[@nunyabidnes6010]

If they're meeting you an hour a week, then that's not too bad. But in his situation I have no idea what a financial coach is gonna tell him besides "get a better job, spend less, and save/invest as much as you can"

[@bobsacamano7653]

So it's who you know not how skilled you are

[@walkietalkie1973]

My niece is 35, when she was 14 she shoplifted from Wal-Mart, still after all these years a lot of companies won't hire her because it is still on her record, the system is jacked up on issues like this.

[@reese85]

How many of those jobs are retail, that’s not hiring her?

[@lc6636]

We are retail and hire people with old charges

[@endofquoterepeattheline7516]

How is that still on her record 20 years later..can’t it be expunged or drop off her record as a misdemeanor over 7-10 years? ….seems weird

[@JeanValjean875]

Was she *convicted* ? Because it would he unusual for someone to take a theft conviction on a first offense. Normally they let you do a program, get the charges deferred, if it's your 1st and only theft case.

[@front331]

You ate beans and rice in prison, you will eat beans and rice out of prison. Thank you for calling Alex.

[@johnpichla9557]

It's soy loaded slop. More like raimen noodles and little Debbie snack cakes 🤣

[@dis.infectant]

Trust me... This dude loves beans anyway.

[@OpenBlank4723]

Even though Dave Ramsey is a Multimillionaire I love how Dave Ramsey is a sensitive person , he doesn't not get surprised if has a million dollars which necessary to live on and a Blessing From GOD If you know how to control yourself and be Generous , Grateful and a Blessing to others but doesn't show off he is just like any other person like Live On Less Than You Make , Live Like No One Else So Later you Can Give Like No One Else and Drive Like No One Else So Later You Can Drive Like No One Else

[@mohamedabdi8022]

This man should learn to code asap.

[@globescape4771]

The State does a background check and fingerprint test prior to getting a Real estate license.

[@XxNiTrODONxX]

I understand you answered his question. But you never asked if he was in debt or anything besides not making enough money to pay for a financial coach

[@walkietalkie1973]

Jesus has a great plan for this man's life 👍

[@williamdunlop8191]

In California as a Felon you cannot possess any certified license such as Real Estate . Securities, and Insurance Also most states will want to see what your conviction was for before granting a license . Sales in general is easy to get into. I was once selling truck equipment and I think half of the salesman were felons! Best of luck to the guy. Sounds like a hard worker

[@paulafoss9292]

Alex God bless you and Jesus name!!!

[@Lucas259]

Hello 👋

[@chada75]

No.

[@jayc4715]

You can't become a realtor in Texas with felonies.nor can you become an auto dealer

[@user-hv1sk2zx6u]

It’s not how much you make how you spend? You said forget your pass. You ain’t in that situation he is hard to forget. Some times you guys think before you said things.

[@shirleyshirley4188]

He should do real estate part time at first.

[@Lucas259]

Hello 👋

[@vladtheimpalertaylor]

“A man can fail at many things but he isn’t a failure until he starts blaming others.”

[@SuperDuke44]

Construction

[@clyde15]

Save that $250. Instead, spend $15 on lunch and just sit and watch Dave Ramsey videos for an hour.

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

It would be hilarious if he went to prison for selling drugs 🤣 “I’m good at sales” 😂 especially since he’s in Texas

[@tshandy1]

Okay, that's an honest LOL.

[@joyaustin6581]

Pharmaceuticals

[@Chris-0113]

Lol

[@political-social]

At least he's working hard. He's not a victim. Good for him.

[@jimroscovius]

This guy is trying a lot harder than those lazy "I don't wanna work waaah waaah waaah" people.

[@RavnerRavner]

Hire him Dave Ramsey

[@himelu]

Start a KZbin Chanel... Talk about your prison experience, your problems, and the solutions you are implementing.

[@sconnell1791]

I saw the poll he posted. The group participants largely had no idea the value a coach brings. There was almost exclusive focus on the cost and not on the value. That's what was missing. For example, I'm a coach myself and quote between about $200-500 per month. But my average client savings per month with my guidance is $1700. Is that worth the investment? The cost is one component of the equation. Ask about the value the coach is bringing. That's what matters.

[@sybille1234]

Bad pitch right there. As a coach you should be able to listen. He only makes 2000 per month. In no world does it make sense to pay 10% of fees to some "advisor", especially with a low income.

[@nox5282]

This guy owe nothing to society, society owes us so much. The social contract is broken

[@samsailor5152]

He forgot to say don’t get married

[@chada75]

Bro, You need to be Self-employed and keep your mouth shut about your past.

[@MotherOfCivilization317]

Violent convictions generally generate more prison time. Long term sentences are often served and those Men and Women are the ones who DON'T commit new crimes. Stop discriminating between "violent vs nonviolent"...

[@user-tl5sh8dg6e]

“Go into sales” *starts selling narcotics*

[@energeticsoulhealer888]

Actually, there are background checks in real estate to obtain a license. I had to get my finger prints taken, and gave information on every little thing I'd ever done. We had to write it all out, and if they caught you misrepresenting yourself in any way, license revoked. I don't think you even need a license to sell real estate in Texas, though? But, with his past, he opens himself up to litigation, and is vulnerable, so I'd choose something else. Good luck to him in his future.

[@brightspacebabe]

Yes we need a license to sell real estate in Texas👋

[@energeticsoulhealer888]

@@brightspacebabe ah, ok, thank you!

[@zybard01]

Hot dog cart at events, sport games, concerts Guy on tik tok said he was in prison, no one hired so he got a cart and makes $300-400/day MATH he probably does 50-100+ dogs a day at $3-$6/each. EXAMPLE: 70 dogs x $4 = $280/day or $35/hr for 8hrs (not counting COGS cost of goods sold)

[@ytr8989]

How do you know he’s honest? 🤭

[@jomontanee]

You can’t. But you need to give the callers the best advice they can get.

[@lovecats6856]

How do you trust anyone?

[@slelpssinal]

Could you not be his Coach?????

[@vladimirnaumovski987]

Become a truck driver. Felony friendly business and 80k 1st year. Next 100k at least

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

People always fail to mention in order to make the 60-80k a year you have to work 14 hours a day So by the time it’s all said and done you’re making like 12 dollars an hour and you’re forced to live away from home and sleep at gas stations

[@vladimirnaumovski987]

@@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit than go get a loan for half mil and after 10 years studying you will be doctor

[@johndavidson940]

He's recently out of prison. Not sure why he was in prison, but now he wants to get into real estate because he is a "people person" . He wants to be a crook, but a legal crook.

[@dec1slh]

Dafuq

[@MotherOfCivilization317]

No more of a crook than your crooked mindset ... Make sure you decline jury duty, how disgusting...

[@johncameron4194]

👍👍👍

[@DrLusEnglish]

Start a moving company if I were you

[@Lucas259]

Hello 👋

[@Vbe796]

Or Lawncare. So many neighbors on Nextdoor and in my community are looking for a reliable lawncare company.

[@DrLusEnglish]

@@Vbe796 yes

[@endofquoterepeattheline7516]

Everyone deserves a second chance…it’s the ones that get two, three, four, five etc that can go kick rocks

[@jorgesalazar818]

I wonder if "sales" is what he went to prison for 😄

[@jomontanee]

Not funny. It is the real life of real people. Be kind.

[@melinda67]

I literally cannot understand why or how people end up in his situation. How does a young and heathy person get themself into prison. You could hold me at gun point and I’d still not be willing to commit that bad of a crime that can get me locked up. I don’t get it

[@donaldlyons17]

As long as you live under the right conditions you can't understand. I don't want to understand the law is worst than the criminals.

[@reese85]

Life happens!

[@bighands69]

@@donaldlyons17 Right conditions? That is nonsense.

[@donaldlyons17]

@@bighands69 how so?

[@donaldlyons17]

How is it that you can’t just do whatever you want?

[@YasinNabi]

Making money is not a fortune, it is skill and if you want to become a millionaire, learn high income skills and it will you off. a fellow creator

[@banderson5676]

What was he in prison for?

[@sunkist3304]

What did he do?

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

A crime

[@noplatesnodates679]

Car sells.

[@Chris-0113]

Idk. I've known a couplecar sales people. They hated it and said they had unrealistic quotas they had meet.

[@tparker4458]

Def car sales!

[@249fresh5]

He should just not worry about his past and stop telling people he a felon.

[@JC-du6sn]

Look up Andrew Wommack's A Better Way To Pray and How To Hear God's Voice series on KZbin.These will save you decades of mistakes and show you how God restores loss.😇

[@Ladyblogtest]

Thank you for sharing. I needed this 🤗

[@rachelanderson4509]

I needed this too!

[@Anonyme67]

He sounds so sweet. Wondering what he did to go to prison

[@ahopkins1978]

WIOA program.

[@jimmyjack7141]

I still don't understand why people need to spend money on financial coaches and silly books on how to pay bills and spend money, isn't that like trying to buy common sense.

[@poker_18rs92]

In prison for what? You’d think that would be asked….

[@alycewich4472]

@Poker_18RS - He has paid his dues. It's not anyone's business.

[@Mjl449]

Who cares? It’s irrelevant.

[@justmeandalwaysproud5206]

It’s not irrelevant. Some crimes will disqualify you from some jobs where others won’t. Committing fraud is a guarantee “no” to working in a bank but having a bar fight isn’t.