This Chimney Sweeper Is Making Millions Of Dollars | Blue Collar Millionaires

There’s a big money-making opportunity in doing work other people don’t want to do. Chimney sweeping might sound like gig from the past, but Mark Stoner, the founder of Ashbusters Chimney Service, is bringing it into the future.
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This Chimney Sweeper Is Making Millions Of Dollars | Blue Collar Millionaires

[@MuthaSuperior]

I so agree with what he said at the end. People who make, maintain and fix things keep this world going. We started telling kids that they had to go to four year college and the trade programs have suffered. Everyone isn't meant for college, and that's not a matter of intelligence. Four year degrees and no viable employment options, plus saddled with decades worth of debt. Learn a trade, and if you are willing to work hard to can write your own ticket. Good for this gentleman and all of the others in this series. It's very inspiring!

[@jayatkinson1152]

My lovely husband is a Chimney Sweep in North Wales... he really doesn't make a mess! Lovely to see his counterpart in the U.S. xxx

[@shehitmewiththeiamnothappy2484]

Humble salt of the earth guy. I love dudes like this. Happy to see he’s got the success he worked hard for.

[@yannicko1923]

« A business will work without you, a job will not. » well said!

[@Yotrek]

Sweeps per week: 300 Revenue per year: $5,000,000 Revenue per sweep: $150 Revenue per repair: $3,000 (assumption) That puts their sweep revenue at approximately $2,250,000, and repair revenue at ~$2,750,000. Assuming they do about 18 repair jobs per week, that would put their conversion rate (% of sweep jobs turning into repair jobs) at ~6%.

[@damarh]

He is so famous in the Netherlands, we have people dress up as him every Christmas 😂

[@iWillbe90]

You're messed up 😂

[@thevalueinvestor2091]

😂😂😂I just got it

[@Joequaile]

Mark Stoner is a good guy!

[@michaelfleming40]

His life lesson made him turn his job into a business. From an "S" small business into a "B" business on the Cashflow quadrant. ❤

[@Cat-dv7tn]

All that soot back spraying in to the Clients living room was hilarious.... even funnier is harnessing is optional. So jealous of his last name, epic classic

[@stevewilson7857]

Van says “absolutely no mess” meanwhile the house fills with soot 👀

[@markstoner5223]

It's TV. They didn't like the first time I did it because it was "too clean"

[@Joequaile]

Mark, Im sure….. 😉

[@zamansyed86]

Very inspiring :.) I started working in a bbq cleaning busniess for parks and I was feeling so down as its a very messy and hard working job . This vid hav motivated me to keep going :))

[@magnacars]

S Z sick Holden HSV?

[@zamansyed86]

Magna Cars yes mate its an R8 HSV 410Kw wagon :)

[@martinmartinez4685]

not affiliated w/ this company but i know of this machine that might make your work much much easier kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXu3nJmQlpp1eNk good luck and much success.

[@Abundance172]

How is business going now ?

[@gabrielwurkowski1259]

Chimney Sweeper is a job that last to today. Here in Germany we have whole Germany seperaited in districts. Every district owns a Chimney Sweeper (he must have the Bachelor Proffesional) and he have to do task for the State, like to control 2 times in 7 years in a House the Chimneys and the fireplace in the house and the central heating machine that makes fire and heat the water for radiators or for showering. The other ones who dont have a district is employee of a district owner and do task like sweeping chimneys (which cost here 30€ to 50€) and checks heater for water and radiators if they work, he checks flowing of the exhaust gases and the particulate matter has to be in a parameter. And here in Germany there are deadlines for the tasks and if the owner of a house isint there or we cant get in, the building authority will try to solve it and the owner can talk why he didnt let the chimney sweepers in and if he wouldnt corporate or didnt come to that. the police and a door mechanic will open up the door for us. and this is since 1868 in Germany. I apologize for my bad English, I hope you understand what I wanted to say. Greetings from Germany, The Chimney Sweeper (Schornsteinfeger)

[@carsonmckurtis2585]

Thank you it's great info

[@Colbias14]

is that also the case for privately owned homes? here in the US that might be done in a HOA community but not on personally owned homes as far as I'm aware. I've been a sweep for 2 years here.

[@gabrielwurkowski1259]

@@Colbias14 All houses, that have a shimney and installed fireplace. And a heating Maschine powered with gas, oil or anything with a burning procedure. A chimney with a heating machine has to be controlled once a year, if it is one of the new heating machine with the plasticsystem and burning air flowing in this chimneysystem ist will be controlled once all 2 years. There ist one type of heating machine that have a sensor and calibrating itself, this one is all 3 years, but the chimney is all 2 years. If you have a fireplace or oven with burning of wood or coal, we will look how the chniney is looking from inside and how often the people use them. When they use them less then 20 times (days) in a year we will sweep once a year. If ist isn't more then 20 to 40 times a year using his fireplace or oven we come twice, we will sweep between January and March and the second time October to Dezember. When they use them in the whole heating period (October to march) or more than 40 times, we will sweep 3 times a year (then we come mostly September). And if they use them more than that (the whole year) than 4 times, then we will sweep additionally in the summer time. That is staying in our law, there are some chimneys, like once I heard from a other chniney sweeper, they will come to a restaurant every 4 weeks, because burning is such bad.

[@gabrielwurkowski1259]

@@Colbias14 only the big industrial machines with power over 500000 kilowatt we don't controle and sweep anymore.

[@Colbias14]

@@gabrielwurkowski1259 that's really interesting for comparison, thank you for replying with a very informative definition, always curious about how things operate elsewhere.

[@TravisHargiss]

I wonder how many of those 2 grand repairs didn’t actually need to be done....

[@curiousgeorge6921]

No different than doctors and dentists who you trust blindly and respect because they got brainwashed in college lol

[@derekstratford7937]

Harry Smith And you would know this how,your expertises are what exactly.

[@bondpit8750]

Harry Smith, It’s easy to see some needed repairs from the ground,....once it gets bad enough from a general lack of maintenance. A unseen deteriorating crown can allow water to leak into the masonry surrounding the flue, resulting in visible effervescence. A couple of freeze thaw cycles later can pop the face right off the brick. A brick chimney is exposed to harsh weather with no protection. The idea is to inspect and advise of needed maintenance before it gets too bad and the chimney has to be torn down and reconstructed. In this day of digital photos, any damage or needed maintenance can be photographed, video tapped and verified. Most professional trades people are honest and care about delivering a quality result. There are hacks, same as any profession. Caveat emptor applies. Of course, you are always free to do the work yourself. Just remember, it will cost you more to fix it, if you screw it up. What are your limitations and how much is your time worth?

[@user-fr4cg2xj2w]

Bondpit is this the script you tell the elders on their pension

[@fenceman53]

Seen this so many times. Get a sweep done for probably the highest price in town and they find x,x and x needs to be done. Scare the homeowner and they just say do it without second opinions or other prices.Think new car dealer repair shop MOA

[@bobmoe5934]

Thank you for your story. Just bought your book. You’re right about the difference between a business owner and a job owner.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Very inspirational. Great presentation. Thanks for sharing and I wish you continued success. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico

[@cryptobull4130]

4:33 almost broke his back...again

[@bentrishaleemartin926]

I love seeing people’s dreams come true 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mweenekallemwiinga3642]

This is very inspiring!!

[@muyiwaosifuye2231]

Passion and vocation debacle. Smart move...

[@wilhemj.loboguzman1793]

Great story, very inspiring

[@niggggggga3]

Congrats man. Love the hustle!

[@fellowtraveler2191]

Love it!!

[@kalbitmalbit2312]

good luck man , I wish you the best .DONT FORGET SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michelbissonnette8793]

Yes....

[@phathaus]

Well done Mark!

[@TheBUGZNTA]

His dream home is $650,000. In cali thats a 2 bedroom if you are lucky.

[@OrangeHobbes]

i want inn to bad not enough chimneys in Cali

[@ryanfiesta1135]

this guy is A Stoner

[@mhaider4054]

Respect for the hardwood!

[@richardhernandez2520]

Congratulations

[@jasonups5386]

Hard work and determination pays off for sure👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@xrayded5037]

First year in business about to hit $500k in work/sales! I’m sure next year I’ll be close to a mill!

[@donaldlee6760]

What type of sales are you in?

[@As1fAhmad]

Good lad

[@karlwashington6414]

"I knew I wanted to be at a certain place in my life and I did all the work to make that happen "

[@KJ-qc3qd]

With good social skills when you can talk to people, and a brain there are dozens of services you can start and make good money in. When having a service business the start up cost l are much lower than starting other businesses because you can start them from your home. No need for a building to rent and other high cost of overhead.

[@tmt6145]

I like this guy

[@BBOYWORLD]

✊🏻 Bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@VJ-zs1vc]

I liked this video is cool As European chimneysweeper with my own big company . I Wish to my American Mate Lots luck..

[@millercoolable]

2:53 ..man he looks similar to Henry Cavill

[@pooh4025]

My city my home town #Nashville #NashvilleStrong

[@rickconner2366]

Good video but i have one question. One the van it said "no mess" yet dust was pouring out of the fireplace. Whats up with that.

[@bondpit8750]

“A country boy can survive...”

[@MahaneyMedia]

I don’t know many people that still use their fireplaces, from what my parents and others that I see do, is they buy an electric fireplace and place it at the opening. Hope technology doesn’t put this man out of a job eventually but he seems to be doing just fine.

[@stevemill8959]

The chimney still needs to be repaired from the outside to prevent water coming in and weathering damage

[@brenbates1677]

Sounds like you don't know many people

[@Arman-kz4gg]

Even after falling this guy still wont wear a harnesses

[@markstoner5223]

We wear them now.

[@kaleb324]

at least he covered the furniture.. sheesh

[@MonsterChuck]

Almost died falling off of a roof and gets emotional about it but doesn't wear a helmet in his ATV while almost tipping it.....

[@markstoner5223]

We are better now. Safety is a huge part of everything we do.

[@huseinbeginovic3704]

i would love to do this business, i'm just wondering where to buy those sticks that hang one after the other. if anyone can explain to me where I can buy it I would be grateful. thanks in advance

[@Painfulwhale360]

I think they sell them at Lowes and Home Depot or just do a search on Amazon

[@jamesdriscoll2478]

Olympia chimney supply

[@huseinbeginovic3704]

@@Painfulwhale360 thank you

[@robertyr9]

Cool last name

[@Laffy1345]

With a name like Stoner. ..one way or another you'll be successful or just a Stoner. ..😃

[@certifiedsweep7785]

👍

[@scottross5706]

i wonder if his big house has a chimney lmao

[@Justsomerandomname]

Scott Ross be funny if it didn’t

[@cerebrumexcrement]

THIS JOB EXISTS?!!!

[@johnsmith-zx5er]

For centuries, yeah

[@jeffpistritto9524]

At no point should there be soot introduced into a customers home without proper precautions and preparation! When roto cleaning a fan should be placed at the top of the chimney to properly vent the dust and soot generated by the mechanical sweeping of the flue. Also a plastic easy up room should have been constructed to prevent residual soot from entering the home or at least a sweeps canvas taped in front of the fireplace opening! This video gives no confidence to customers about the safety or care considered to them or their home !

[@karlwashington6414]

"There's a big opportunity in Doing work that other people don't know how to do or don't want to do "

[@ericp1139]

People still use a fireplace?

[@marcusp905]

He needs to sheet the fireplaces up before he sweeps i would sack him in 5 minutes!! Cowboy music is the way for this man

[@markstoner5223]

It was for TV. The first time I did I it, it was too clean and the cameras couldn't see anything. The producers wanted to see something. That's why we covered the furniture, I knew it was going to get crazy. They had a person dumping ash down the chimney for effect...that's why I was yelling "whoa whoa whoa"

[@joffrecueva5662]

I've been only once to tenn. Picking up chicken wings for the bronx, ny. I love the people.

[@srqdude]

ahahaha .. "I don't buy Ferraris or jets.. I buy Tennessee toys" uhhh yeah you only have a company valued at 5 million .. that's not in the Ferrari and private jet league

[@bondpit8750]

Jud G, What do you think his net is? if he really wanted to, he could easily afford a Ferrari. A brand new Ferrari Portofino can be had for just $225K list. Unless Italian really turns your crank, why bother when a new top of the line mid-engined C8 Corvette is about half the money and with more performance. Even a private jet is within reach with a Jet Card, charter service or fractional ownership. Outright ownership makes very little sense for most casual flyers, even the very wealthy.

[@vanguard4065]

Jud G yeah man ferrari’s can be had for less than you think. a brand new latest model of course is a lot but real lovers look for great deals on other years.

[@noahmoody1640]

Bondpit but that C8 is not half as beautiful as any Lamborghini or Ferrari ever made, and doesn’t perform the same on a track. Yeah you can go in a straight line faster but real races aren’t straight lines

[@bondpit8750]

Noah Moody, spoken by someone with no knowledge of the eighth generation Corvette and you obviously haven’t followed Corvette racing history.

[@noahmoody1640]

Bondpit Corvettes are cool man but the Lamborghini Miura is the greatest car of all time in my personal opinion

[@KAxdinxTM]

Mark A. Stoner = @natediaz 💪😎

[@zacjohnston657]

Pitted, soooo pitted.

[@abdAlmajedSaleh]

who came up with this titles for people

[@DavidOSinger]

Gf bro -corona virus

[@jrvera7955]

300 chimneys in a week lmao I doubted it all I can say is SCAM

[@jrvera7955]

Frank L not says it’s impossible but where tf does he find 300 chimneys a week for all year long??? Lets say it takes an hour to clean a chimney and and an hour to get to the job site, he would have to have 30 employees to clean 60 chimneys a day working a 12hr shift each day, so yes it’s kinda impossible

[@nikg8310]

15,000 chimneys a year can be done by 50 people.

[@nikg8310]

He does business all over Tennessee. Chimney sweeping market is $3bn market. Tennessee has a population of 6bn people which is 2% of population. Even if we distribute it evenly the market of Tennesse must be 60mn. $5-6,mn is 10% of the market in Tennessee.

[@nickajk1]

Should have stuck to the drums you wouldn't get dirty

[@nickajk1]

@Arrgox there must be a lot of really bad chimney construction in Tennessee