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@thev5140 Жыл бұрын
20k to make his career is his luck, there are many big auto repair shops have been many years but they still going out business today . what can 20k do these days? 20k not enough to buy tools , 20k f no way to open car repair shop in boston or NY , liar .
@gb342002 Жыл бұрын
To anyone watching, these are videos just to sell this link... no way on earth only 20k to start an auto repair shop.
@TuLe-hi3mq Жыл бұрын
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@thomaspearson921511 ай бұрын
@@thev5140not trying to be the barrier of bad news bud but certian states are different with that sort of thing. In yours would make sense but again its in a different state. Gotta do some homework man.
@jasonkoplen25544 ай бұрын
This video is horse💩 $20k isn’t enough to buy the basic tools to work in a fully equipped shop. Also banks don’t do small business loans, so where’d he get the $20k?
@georgef11762 жыл бұрын
The absolute biggest plus for this shop is being on his own property. If you can go this route then definitely do it. Also Lucky seems to be a great boss/owner, easy going nice people always is a must. This guy will continue to grow.
@grant1430 Жыл бұрын
Depends on a ton of factors like location, financing, site, etc. I know a shop that was in the same spot for 30 years and then recently sold the original location to a mixed use developer moved up the street and two years later sold the shop to another developer and is in a new spot further up the street. They’ve probably made more profits from real estate than auto work😂. On the flip side you got 1 mile east and there’s like a bunch of shops that are sitting unused and on the market for a long time because the area is low income and low visibility. Building is a whole different ballpark and delays can be detrimental if you don’t have existing cash to cover it.
@superameric8 Жыл бұрын
Purchased my shop 30 years ago for 200k, it's now worth millions. So yeah, location.
@thev5140 Жыл бұрын
20k to make his career is his luck, there are many big auto repair shops have been many years but they still going out business today . what can 20k do these days? 20k not enough to buy tools , 20k f no way to open car repair shop in boston or NY , liar .
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
100%, thanks George
@ryanlangston9673 Жыл бұрын
@@thev5140 so guess you didn't pay attention he said it cost him 20k because he had the property and went the route of having the shop on his property they said that it would be at least double that today. Due to rent increases and inflation. And if you didn't research you would find that there are auto repair businesses that are for sale for 240k including tools all you would need is 20% to get a loan. And have a shop there is semi established already.
@txsancho6152 жыл бұрын
He hit every point most of us mechanics struggled with. Flat rate wasn't too bad but quality would take a hit, people would stress when they were under, working a 70hr job and warranty only paying you 42 was rough. Getting paid on days we couldn't even drive to the shop was un heard of. Getting paid hourly with a bonus system is a major plus. Love to see it! Keep on rocking on Lucky!
@RussellD11 Жыл бұрын
When your an AA Tech, making warr time is not that hard.. just keep at it!
@thev5140 Жыл бұрын
20k to make his career is his luck, there are many big auto repair shops have been many years but they still going out business today . what can 20k do these days? 20k not enough to buy tools , 20k f no way to open car repair shop in boston or NY , liar .
@RussellD11 Жыл бұрын
@@thev5140 no way ANYWHERE... its a little misinformation to make a good story is all... And being humans we beleive EVERYTHING
@robludwigsen7831 Жыл бұрын
Dealerships used to pay 50/50 to the mechanic..50 percent parts and 50 percent labor. Flat rate was designed make it not worth wrenching.
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
flat rate can be good , just wasn’t something I was drawn to based on my experience. Thanks for your kind words 🙏
@edwinochoa44708 ай бұрын
He gave you the best business advice in the beginning, “ profit close to zero” IRS is kicking and screaming right now 😂
@jdtv...91342 жыл бұрын
Developing a relationship with the customers probably one of the most important. They will tell their friends and family members so on and so forth how great of a person you are. All of my bbb awards we're based on such transparency
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
This is very true JD. Word of mouth referrals are one of the best referrals a business owner can receive. 😀 Congrats on your bbb awards. That's super amazing! What type of business are you in?
@jdtv...91342 жыл бұрын
@@UpFlip electrical, but I'm a jack of all. Rebuilt transmissions on the side, work on cars as well. I was taught that when you first meet a customer you treat them like a friend, learn to know they like and don't like. Also not to use um,ah, and like in any of your conversations with customers. Transparency as well as honesty. I can also spot a shady customer a mile away some things you pick up after a decade or so. 🤣 I can go on and on my friend a job well done thank you 🙏
@MMK86 Жыл бұрын
great comment, I learned this when I ran a computer business....being honest and transparent with your customers goes a long way, even when you mess up. It was key to my success at the time. It got to a point where customer's would have me over for dinner and treat like family, it was awesome.
@akiyajapan2 жыл бұрын
I read recently "No outside change can really take root without an inner change," so I'd like to hear more personal-related answers from these people about their previous failures and how they overcame them.
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion, we'll do that!
@akiyajapan2 жыл бұрын
@@UpFlip Awesome! Thanks!!
@JoelxCruz2 жыл бұрын
@@UpFlip that’s great! I’d like that too!
@none9990 Жыл бұрын
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@AdamWhite-bl1dz9 ай бұрын
@@UpFlip learn to code
@crashm12 жыл бұрын
I take issue with his start up cost estimate. To outfit a garage to repair modern cars from bumper to bumper is going to be closer to 60K in tooling - factory scan tools for your top three car lines, AC machines, wallet flushing machines, a variety of timing alignment tools and the like plus another 40 to 80 in shop equipment like lifts, air compressors, fluid dispensers, jacks, snad blasting cabinets and parts washers, service information systems and such. Add another 40K if you buy a used alignment rack and new Hunter or John Bean system. I also have some issues with his thinking his high margin jobs are the engine swaps. They are massive time sucks with low profit margins on the parts as well. Give me half a dozen brake jobs and scheduled maintenance services any day of the week. The bay turns over faster and that drives up effective labor rates and gross profit.
@Ozzy9202 жыл бұрын
completely agree, or maybe we just live in horrible locations lol
@jamesborek81252 жыл бұрын
I agree. I'll take volume work all day long.
@benzobrimzs2 жыл бұрын
Yeah those numbers were imaginative to say the least .
@rrmobilemaintenancellc72722 жыл бұрын
Im assuming that was just startup to get things rolling. As time progressed he probably invested into outfitting his garage with the proper tooling.
@DJKadilac2 жыл бұрын
Not to mention the actual property and the steel building!
@ateupjacob2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say props to lucky! Created a way for himself in a saturated difficult industry and it’s very respectable.
@SkilledEddie2 жыл бұрын
The industry is saturated with shops but the shops have a problem keeping and hiring mechanics because of the shortage of workers out there. So there's plenty of work out there.
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob, teamwork makes the dream work
@rudyjhughes2 жыл бұрын
A 10k somewhat quality lift is 5000+ , a r134a machine is 4000+, a 134a machine is 600”+. A decent scan tool is 4500, a box full of tools is well over 20k. I have no clue where he got that number from as I own/operate a shop.
@10Sethg Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. He may have accumulated a lot of stuff during his career. He also may have owned the property and built on it with a “cheap” structure.
@strickca991 Жыл бұрын
He pulled those numbers out of his @$$.
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
You’re 100% correct. My answer was based off of what it took me to start my shop. And when I say shop. It was 1 lift and minimal hand tools. Rest of the stuff was added as the business grew. In no way could i afford to outfit it with 20k the way it is now. But that should not deter someone from starting. I’ve talked to other business owners who have started with much less.
@michaelsieber66016 ай бұрын
Barebones not counting personal tools 20k for 1 lift and all your fees and what you would consider to be shop equipment is probably about right plus or minus 10k depending on the state Washington doesn’t do inspections and western Washington doesn’t have a winter so there is less money in a tire machine like there is in eastern part of the state. You don’t really even need an ac machine a recovery tank and a vac pump is all you really need so you could do it for that also used equipment is always for sale
@imtheeastgermanguy54315 ай бұрын
I guess he started low and than bought more and more stuff. I would do it but I don't have a business
@Clan501-Scotland8 ай бұрын
This has been my living for the past 20 years. I find people get put off starting this business due to a lack of mechanical experience and that works in my favour. I own 3 shops now never touched a tool in my life when i started. One unit and one mechanic on the payroll with me as the labourer. He now manages my whole business.
@shaikrahimbasha14856 ай бұрын
In where sir
@luishernandez052 ай бұрын
Good shit brotha !
@319speed2 жыл бұрын
I disagree. You don't need school at all. You can start at a dealer work your way up. They will send you to training. No school debt.
@gamersens2363 Жыл бұрын
I agree and disagree with this statement. Starting at the bottom of a dealership working to the top would take years. Not to mention the training that they send you to would cost a lot of money. Plus there’s already going to be a line of technicians that are already waiting to go.
@gdot5438 Жыл бұрын
@@gamersens2363 not true depending on you skill level i started as a apprentice at my local bus transit on 2 months i was moved up to technician 2 based on my knowledge and work i put in . ill be a full on mechanic by my whole year im a sponge at work i guess it depends on the person the employer especially if they pay attention to your work ethic.
@eddylorenzo5033 Жыл бұрын
Facts depending on dealers
@MostGenericUser Жыл бұрын
Only problem with this is you're at the Mercy of those around you to be teaching you and sometimes those people were taught incorrectly and now they're passing wrong procedures and knowledge down to you getting you into bad habits. If you have a great mentor though and the right attitude then school doesn't matter. I went to school for automotive but I didn't really start to get a good grasp on things until I was working on cars everyday for at least 40 hours a week. I am thankful that I know the correct way to do everything though I see some of my coworkers who didn't get any professional training doing things that makes me extremely uncomfortable for their and the customers safety.
@matthewJeanFlasch Жыл бұрын
Disagree: School is meant to be condensed, specific training which done right can shave time down dramatically to learn. 1. School 2. Apprentice 3. Light Duty 4. Heavy 5. Drivability
@audi_kid2 жыл бұрын
As a 10 year Audi & Porsche dealer tech this is awesome!!! I’d go back to turning wrenches 🔧🤘🏼 Mad respect how lucky runs the shop!! 💯
@JoelxCruz2 жыл бұрын
That’s great! He’s doing amazing! The shop I used to work at in Chicago called Lincoln Park Import service generates about 80k-100k a month on cars. The system the owner a friend of mine designed to pay off the place in 2 years at 1.5 mil then fix it all up after 2-3 years about now it’s all profits no lease or mortgage to pay. They have 4 lifts. He also allowed us to work on side jobs after work any day of the week for free. I think they stopped doing tires and focus’s on the more mechanical sides of the cars. Their lot only fits about 8-10 cars so every car has to be out by Friday-Saturday and on Saturday the owner is there for the new cars coming in for the start of the week on Monday. Sat-Sun everyone is off. Monday-Friday 8-6pm
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on the video Joel Cruz. What an amazing story. Auto Repair can be such a lucrative business to get into. 😀 Are you still in the auto industry?
@almostproper25632 жыл бұрын
Great information, Lucky's aproach of owner, worker, ceo is top notch. Keeping your employees happy and involved in there own skill set and growing is amazing. Salary is great and so if quality. I wish more owners in the automotive industry use your strategy.
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
We really appreciate your comment Almost Proper. This business was a great example of how to run a successful auto repair shop. 😀Are you in the same type of industry?
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such kind words. 🙏
@sunnyl74527 ай бұрын
Bro.. really great inspiration... ❤
@Pablomcdubbin2 жыл бұрын
This KZbin channel is very underrated, there's great info in every video. And im noticing some common trends among all the owners
@bbailey79762 жыл бұрын
Great Chanel! I'm Veteran tired of allowing poor managers, and degrading workplace business management that is driving me to follow my passion. The Information shared in this videl alone has truly made an impact and lit a fire under me to pursue my passion! Thank you!
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@DadsRCGaragePNW2 жыл бұрын
Most outlandish purchase has been my expensive tool box. It doesn’t make me any extra money and it just looks nice. Could have spent a quarter of the money for off brand and accomplish the same thing.
@dylans4108 Жыл бұрын
Am 18 years old working at a dealership, had little knowledge but outworked other employees and soaked in everything. There paying for my school and I’ll be a journeyman by 21-22 this is the path, start a business after this
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Dylan, great plan, one thing I would recommend is write your goals/dates down on paper and try to stick to them. I waited along time to start my business. If I were to do it again, I’d have started sooner. I was 29 when I started my shop.
@RubioGamess Жыл бұрын
@@luckysing2300 I have so many ideas like Auto Detailing, Flipping Cars, Collision Center and Car wrapping and I’m 26. Am I too old? And were do you recommend where to start?
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
@@RubioGamess best advise I can give you is focus on what you enjoy the most, There is money in most industries, if you become the best at it in your area. The Jack of all trades is a master of none.
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
And no, your never too old to learn and grow. :)
@benflath4059 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video, I am an teenager working really hard to start my own. This was exactly what I needed to know. Lucky answered a lot of the questions I had
@UpFlip Жыл бұрын
Super impressive Ben. 😀Keep up the great work. We think you'll do wonderful. Do you currently work in this industry?
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Ben, glad it was helpful, although not all my answers will apply to everyone and their situation, they are based off my experience. I wish you success in what ever you put your mind too!
@12brmien Жыл бұрын
If you understand electronics you can easily be a good tech without school. The rest is learned hands on or in researching the systems themselves. But I agree learning g the electronic side is the hardest part, but the most important.
@tube8522 Жыл бұрын
My father had two shops on Lorain Oh. He claimed the personalities of the customer were by far the hardest thing to deal with. Lucky seems to have the personality to deal with customers and his people. Good luck Lucky, may the blessings of the Lord be with you.
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes in retail customer retention is key to staying in business. Being genuinely curious about people helps solving their problems
@narcissistinjurygiver2932 Жыл бұрын
you have to really be observant with customers and know when to not work with someone
@TheDriveCenter2 жыл бұрын
Purchased a 25ft enclosed trailer and truck to jump start my automotive business! Great video and insight into the automotive sector
@Painfulwhale3605 ай бұрын
How’s business going?!
@yabasta13 Жыл бұрын
Good video. They really talk about some of the more complicated aspects of running a business that a shop might encounter
@mjpm78882 жыл бұрын
You truly deserve more recognition for your work on this channel, thank you so much. Greetings from Perú!! :)
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words!
@Repomex012 жыл бұрын
Beautiful business model, he deserves all the success.
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
🙏
@georgef11762 жыл бұрын
I myself flip cars on top of repair. Flipping cars has become my biggest means of income, now I’m to the point I’m selling mostly cool cars that have a fan base like gtr’s or collector cars.
@castellanos9924 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, can you speak more about this? I’m thinking of doing this
@SSGKvsh2 ай бұрын
@@castellanos9924 buddy get on your phone find decent cars that you can buy for a reasonable price & flip them until you get to better cars. My cousin flips cars & uses market place all hand to hand. Been doing that shit for 10 years & he's had just about every car you can think of.
@penasautoservice48362 жыл бұрын
Started my own business in Victoria, Tx Took me 7k to lease, insure, equip and hire 1 mechanic. I already had most equipment and tools. Just invested in a 2 post lift and specialty tools.
@jevonmartin22502 ай бұрын
how it going?
@penasautoservice48362 ай бұрын
We are booked out till end of july. We stay busy
@chrsil10 ай бұрын
Is a no brainer. A combination of Good quality of work, great staff and not charging an arm and a leg. Customers will be happy and become recurrent. This works as well with other type of businesses. Great job Lucky!
@UpFlip10 ай бұрын
Well said! Are you a business owner yourself, or are you looking to start one? ☺️
@jerbear79528 ай бұрын
This is by far the best channel on youtube that covers different businesses. Most are just scammy hustle content farms.
@EASTOAKLANDSS2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I too own and operate a shop located on my property . Low overhead with no commute is a winning combination.
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching TeamHHP. The auto repair industry and a great business to be in and it's amazing that you can work right from your own property. Congrats! 😀👍How long have you been in business?
@EASTOAKLANDSS2 жыл бұрын
@@UpFlip I started my own operation in 2009 . Starting from the trunk of my car , to having my own shop in an industrial area of Northern California to now having 3 acres in deep east Texas with a 3k sq ft shop . My specialty is classic cars/resto mods .
@tortureddummies1672 Жыл бұрын
@@EASTOAKLANDSS how many mechanics do you have and how do you pay them?
@artedecalle3945 Жыл бұрын
Bro a shed isn't a shop
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
👌
@jeff3462 жыл бұрын
Im in the same field for seven years , start my wage from $10/hr till it gets better , I’m that guy who really cares and did a lot of extras , but I felt like the boss did not sees it and I’m under paid , that’s when I left this field and try something else, still this kind of work is my favorite work. It’s funny , I also gave up my WRX ( of course not as great as a GtR) to fund my house , then later sold the house to fund my GFs business. Our shop actually gets wayy more busy during winter being a collision shop , since people drives recklessly in my city .
@startingtech3900 Жыл бұрын
biggest mistake "fund my gf business"
@TrixGearzLee2 ай бұрын
I started mine out of the trunk of my car. Today I am bigger than this lucky guy. Hard work pays off
@UpFlip2 ай бұрын
We love hearing about another success story! Congrats, brother!
@ukexbreakdownman Жыл бұрын
What a great video i wish i had learned from someone like Lucky when i had started out in this very complex industry well done you deserve all the success
@UpFlip Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! How long have you been in the industry?
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 I’m learning my self everyday!! Stay positive:)
@johnsonkibirige6519 Жыл бұрын
Am very impressed by this Lucky Guy!! Lucky Auto Repair. I run a auto repair shop in Kampala Uganda and this has been very insightful me as an auto entrepreneur.
@kalidahmedaden2822 Жыл бұрын
Hello John. I am from Kenya. I am glad to hear you.
@DadsRCGaragePNW2 жыл бұрын
This shop is 2 min from my work. We have done many many work projects for each other. I always recommend Luckys to all the people that walk in here.
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
That is so wonderful to hear 2_Dads.😀 We love when we hear feedback from real life experiences. Thank you so much for sharing. Do you work in auto repair as well?
@DadsRCGaragePNW2 жыл бұрын
@@UpFlip work in a custom car audio shop. Literally right down the street from Luckys. Not to many cars in the county that haven’t been thru our shop for either tint or audio. Lol. Thank you for the comment and most importantly thank you for the content. I love seeing my neighbors and friends succeed and this made my day. I’m gunna go ask em for autographs to mess with em but me day soon. Hehe
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
For sure cheers brother 🍻 And thanks for the love
@xXBurntBaconXx Жыл бұрын
My previous boss bought a tire shop franchise that does mechanical work. He gets a Salary, company truck/gas/insurance all paid for, bonus structure, and half the profits the shop makes. $50k to buy the franchise. His shop now makes about $300k profit a year. The franchiser pays for all the upgrades, equipment, advertising, accounting etc etc. They have all of the vendor accounts setup, national fleet's, etc. As a result they have a TON of buying power. It's an easier way to get into the industry vs starting from scratch. I've seen shops startup from scratch and go under within a year because they burn so much capital just setting the shop up they have nothing left for advertising. Or they use some for advertising but don't have enough to buy quality equipment (like a good balljoint Press, or good scan tool)
@Painfulwhale3605 ай бұрын
I’m sure there’s more to it than just putting up $50,000. They probably wanted him to have business experience or at least managerial expedience at minimum. Not only that but he probably had to have a decent net worth to even be considered.
@hooptierescue2540 Жыл бұрын
what's really good for the down times is to have a couple of low priority restoration jobs one can work on to rack up some extra hours when regular in-and-out customer work is slow
@AK-IT2 жыл бұрын
31:41 Suggestion for Winter months: A tow truck or car hauler to pickup peoples cars from house to shop for repair then return them for your Winter Repair Service. No business or automotive technician background, just brainstorming.
@jamesmedina2062 Жыл бұрын
Lucky is a great, honest guy. I love his volumes of transparent tips.
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 Glad to be of help :)
@sriharianne52295 ай бұрын
Lucky Singh Sound he is of Indian origin. No other feelings, just curiosity. Looks like he is born and brought up here. I appreciate the way he is treating the business. He is paying his employees well and he himself paid well and making a decent and respectful 10%. That is the essence of life. I congratulate Lucky Singh for his achievements and also thanks for being so honest in answering all business questions without any hesitation. Thank both of you for the video.
@monkee93856 ай бұрын
skilled labor is 40k a year? servers bartenders are pulling in more than that for unskilled labor. doesn't seem fair.
@boredpersonful984 ай бұрын
Not at all
@JG-kv4oi Жыл бұрын
You've a nice shop Lucky and I'm happy to see you're very successful. I am 60 years old and been doing custom exhaust for the last 37 years and never want for work. Own your own building and rent it back to yourself. The best to you and your business in the future.
@UpFlip11 ай бұрын
Big thanks for bringing your industry wisdom to the table. 37 years is impressive! Got more golden tips to share in the community, apart from the awesome one you just gave? We're all ears and excited to learn from experienced pros like you! 🙌
@user-cb3zz4ec6w9 ай бұрын
I’m thinking to open a muffler shop, any suggestions for me as starting up?
@ronaldoquintos1675 Жыл бұрын
I want to add another comment. Your most important asset in automotive repair business is diagnostic skill. If you can pinpoint problem right the first time customers will come back to you, but if you go around throwing parts at a customers car and winging it running up the bill they will not come back and put bat rep about your shop.
@UpFlip Жыл бұрын
That's true! A couple of software can run diagnostics to help mechanics pinpoint exactly what needs to be done. Tech should go hand in hand with skill for it to work. Thanks for watching! ☺️
@user-lc5yh2kp7h5 ай бұрын
I know that the book giveaway is over - but the most outlandish purchase I made for my business was a casket dolly. I liquidated a Funeral Home, and the guy took the casket dolly. So we used the dolly to move the sold caskets, then sold the dolly as well.
@albfixenit32759 ай бұрын
Just started a small shop. This gave me a lot of insight. Thank you. 🙏
@mikethemechanic7395 Жыл бұрын
Credit to anyone who owns a shop. I did a side auto shop on my days off only. Advertised on Nextdoor. Did it for 2 years. Made a killing working on BMW under 10 years old only. It was out of my garage. No overhead or bills. Had many people offer to sell me a shop. Would not want to take that risk of getting loans to pay off a shop etc. you never know what could happen. I make 45hr as a Diesel mechanic for a Garbage company. They gave me a 8k bonus and they pay for your kids college. I have friends who own businesses who are in their 40s like me. I like to only work 5 days a week anymore. These guys work way to much. I did enough overtime in my 20s and 30s.
@DAZZA19337 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching a few of these videos you guys make i really really really enjoy them.the person doing the interviewing ask really great questions!!!! So informative and very very inspiring which I find is really rare.and it’s easy to understand and follow it’s all done very calmly no jumping around and loud music.very good easy to follow format great links.keep up the amazing awesome job you guys are doing 👍😊✅✅👌
@maurichacon962910 ай бұрын
Such a smart move honestly to have the shop next to your house. Other people have to drive more than 30 minutes + traffic .
@Charlie-dv7ev8 ай бұрын
Definitely pros and cons. I've had mine on the same lot for over a decade. The no traffic thing is the best. I can wake up minutes before opening the doors. But I'm splitting them up next year. Hard to have time to yourself when people know you live on the same lot. Can't even sit on the porch on Sunday without someone rolling up talking about "I was hoping you were here!". And telling people I can't help them, hurts their feelings. Sometimes to the point of that being the last time I see them. Had 1 guy leave a butthurt 1 star.
@andreybondarenko3042 Жыл бұрын
With all due respect to the hard work and ingenuity of this guy, "past $40 000/month" in revenue for a team of four people isn't all that impressive. There is plenty of room for improvement here. I started my shop in 2016 as well and first I got jealous seeing this guy's nice shop and that "$40 000/month" figure. But then I realized that I make half of that revenue working just on my own, alone, and in a much worse climate. I guess I'm not that bad of a businessman either! 🙂
@713jtmechanic82 жыл бұрын
Great questions. For example: What software is being used for shop operations? The shop owner experience during his first four years. I really like his polo shirt for shop uniform. Excellent episode!
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Bolton/Mitchell for software And thank you 🙏we. Relly like the shirts too. company called Redcap for the shirts :)
@serenityedits1857 Жыл бұрын
We use Alldata for Repair module and Shop management system.
@2Spookeh4Me Жыл бұрын
When lucky is talking about the bigger tires and how he thinks the host goes off roading. You can 100% tell he has never even parked it on grass before, definitely never went offroading.
@user-hu6kv3qz9r8 ай бұрын
Auto repair is like an evergreen business. He did really great in marketing and all explained how he serves customers
@NextLevelAutoDiagnostics7 ай бұрын
I just stumbled onto this channel and wanted to say that Paul asked all the questions that were popping in my head while watching this video. What an amazing host and quality channel that just boosted my determination in my career!
@UpFlip7 ай бұрын
That’s awesome to hear! What career are you on? And hey, Paul appreciates your comment! 🙏
@NextLevelAutoDiagnostics7 ай бұрын
@@UpFlip I do mobile diagnostics on vehicles
@ImNotHereToArgueFacts7 ай бұрын
$20k he wasn't honest. It did not cost him that little.
@SSGKvsh2 ай бұрын
Barebones buddy start from the bottom work your way up. His shop probably didn't look nothing like that until he could afford it
@ImNotHereToArgueFacts2 ай бұрын
@@SSGKvsh Not what he said, wasn't honest about it. Bare bones isn't $20k...buddy
@SSGKvsh2 ай бұрын
@@ImNotHereToArgueFacts yes tf it is buddy bro probably didn't even have a shop he had bare minimum necessities to get the ball rolling. 20k is more than enough to start up. You probably never had 20k so you wouldn't know
@MaNe08152 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Some is similar, but some totally different to Germany. However, interesting as always. I see his love in the business, that's what keeps it going. The shop looks amazing. Tools, lifts, office all clean and comfy. Thanks for the showaround.
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching from Germany Marius and the amazing feedback. We're so happy you enjoyed the content😀😀. What are some similarities and differences you see in how shops are run here vs in Germany?
@Mike_Wazowskii72 жыл бұрын
German shops are a nightmare in my experience (especially with the insanely limited amount of parking space) and the big chains, just like USA, are always trying to gouge you. I have recently found a Schwarzarbeit (illegal work) shop that charged me only 50€ for a crankshaft sensor change while the big place tried to charge me 300. A lot of shops here tho, in my experience, aren't ran by Germans and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think the biggest difference is you can haggle with the foreigners. (I'm also a foreigner lol)
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for checking it out! 🙏
@kyledoornbosch2298 Жыл бұрын
I have a farm generator setup in the shop, since we can loss power quite regulate up north. It also allows costumers to hang out and stay warm when we are working on their cars
@NuggetsAutomotive11 ай бұрын
Glad to see a local shop kicking ass. I also highly recommend vocationsl high schools like Sno-Isle Tech for their automotive program. I did 2 years of that and got into aerospace as a test tech and automotove repair and restorations on the side
@Techwrench_ Жыл бұрын
I like how clean the shop is, that’s my favorite part of being an OCD mechanic
@UpFlip Жыл бұрын
Don't we all, Manni! It's the dream. Any tips you can share with the community on how you maintain it that way?
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
🙏 thank you We clean the shop every week, one of my techs is the OCD guy. And I’m greatful for him keeping the standard high.
@lukasmorgan2659Ай бұрын
OMG great video, very informative. As someone who is trying to start a small shop, this answered all my questions!
@UpFlipАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck! 🙌
@RideRightRc Жыл бұрын
I've been working from home for a while now at least 5yrs. I'm Looking to get a bigger house an building a shop due to the fact I've grown so much over the yrs. Funds are a big part of this. I worked at alot of shops from. 18 till I was in my 30s. An decided to do my own shop. Great info. Blessings.
@UpFlip Жыл бұрын
Wow! Congratulations on your success and growth over the years! Thanks for the support @Ride Right Rc.
@statillac Жыл бұрын
Sick! , been swaping engines for this one guy back to back for 90$ a day with my own tools, days I wouldn’t eat lunch since I wasn’t allowed to close the shop to go eat , my boss had the habit of leaving and not coming back until way later , and it was only him and I . so I’d stuff my self in the mornings so atleast id have some energy for the rest of the day .and my boss would be out and about I wished I got paid for the jobs instead ,I got tired of it, felt taken advantage of, I don’t have papers so it’s a bit different, been looking to other shops for someone that needs an extra hand but no luck. One day I’ll find somewhere where I’d feel like my craft is appreciated or even have my own shop and make my bread in peace
@startingtech3900 Жыл бұрын
if you are illegal 100 a day aint bad
@statillac Жыл бұрын
@@startingtech3900 lmfao “if you’re illegal “ and nah if you clean cars for a living ye . Knowledge and experience is expensive, never settle for less regardless of your status . Know your crafts worth.
@Blessed2024.10 ай бұрын
Go work for used Car dealerships, you’ll learn a lot more too
@kanmuri9045 ай бұрын
@@statillackeep at it man. Hope that you’re coming along in your career! I’m a tech myself 3-4 years in and sheesh it sucks. Try and get into some schooling programs if you can. Since you’re here and are being a regular member of society they should help you. Wish you the best man
@IvanKostadinov-w1hАй бұрын
Probably the first so honest video about bussines im saw last few moths thanks budy wish you best fell blesed
@BAHAMASLLAMAS2 жыл бұрын
the 12 step program joke was underrated
@4agentx Жыл бұрын
I'd agree with not having to go to school. I've been in the field for 3 years. I'm working doing electrical, suspension, mechanical, and swaps with no school. Ase certified and paid good. On the other hand though I'm not saying school is a bad thing, it can definitely hand you over good fundamentals to start with and leave you with a good starting point at your first job. But if you've already been working with vehicles for years it's super easy to skip the whole school part
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
100% agree
@deronthomas79042 жыл бұрын
I did 13 years as a Level 3 Support Analyst at CCC Pathways, and CCC One. A major competitor to Mitchell Coalition Estimating.
@brp822862 жыл бұрын
Not sure how anyone makes money with 4 guys only doing 40 k a month. My boss is an amputee and him and I did 29,000 our first month just two guys in the shop 40,000 after 7 years raises some serious questions.
@crashm12 жыл бұрын
I was confused too. I'm the only tech in a 3 bay shop and I'm doing 35K most months and I'm old and broken from 37 years in the business so don't usually can't run much better than 65 or 70% efficiency.
@zoticus12 жыл бұрын
He's probably underreporting for a tax strategy
@Tonka470 Жыл бұрын
he checked out a jeep and didn't check for the leaking oil filter housing that leaks on literally EVERY single one and fills the valley and leaks down the back of the motor. great visual inspection.
@LynxStarAuto Жыл бұрын
Lol that was a vehicle with 17k miles and they were just doing it for demonstration purposes. BUT you make a great point, on the importance of specializing. Which is why I feel the general auto repair shop has too many shortcomings, and specializing is the way to go.
@robsdeviceunknown2 жыл бұрын
Weird I found this video. I am fixing to do the EXACT same thing Lucky did. Buying a new house with a ton of Acreage. Adding a HUGE shop and acquiring my Rebuilder license. My biggest hiccup is I am NOT qualified to do it professionally. So hoping to hire the perfect person to run it and actually have ME as his apprentice/employee. But man I tell you what, I have tried hiring for my other business and here in Southern GA, it's super rare to find good employees.
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
We're so happy you found the video as well Robs Device Unknown. 😀Thanks for sharing your personal business experiences. We wish you all the best with your new business venture and we hope the video will provide useful information. It can be challenging for a business to find just the right employee at times. Have you used any type of online services like indeed to find employees before?
@marka.8535 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if it’s difficult to find good help in North Georgia? It’s probably the same everywhere; difficult but not impossible.
@zeegill4665 Жыл бұрын
good
@othmana29792 жыл бұрын
just wanted to say what an amazing channel this is..... the amount of useful knowledge here is insane.... thanks alot and keep it up!
@ToriSmith-fuckit4 ай бұрын
1:54
@tomquinn11923 ай бұрын
It may be a year old, but this is a great story and video. Tough business to be sure, but you can tell Lucky loves it and he's made some good business moves.
@ImNotHereToArgueFacts7 ай бұрын
S40k/yr and "we pay our guys really well" don't belong in the same video
@boredpersonful984 ай бұрын
😂 right
@mikeschmitd10402 ай бұрын
Disgraceful 40k yr. Your barely making a living. If you have a family. You will be on assistance and food stamps.
@abrahamsandoval6257Ай бұрын
U should rewatch the video cuz they clearly said 40 A MONTH not a year
@ImNotHereToArgueFactsАй бұрын
@@abrahamsandoval6257 You never watched
@abrahamsandoval6257Ай бұрын
@@ImNotHereToArgueFacts ImNotHereToArgueFacts
@TurboV8boi Жыл бұрын
$20k?!??!! That green SnapOn tool box they are talking in front of is $20k without any tools in it lol.
@SSGKvsh2 ай бұрын
You think he had that way back in 2016 when he started ? He was probably barebones until he could afford all of that shit
@islamzindabaad8 ай бұрын
Training business. Train new people during winter time. You can introduce mini training program not for professionals but also for beginners , like how to check oil at home ,how to fix small issues at home . You can sell tools , small repairing tools. Make a mobile workshop. Offer home maintenance
@Alientraveler0032 жыл бұрын
He’s a mustache man ,,there’s no way he can lose
@amadhevincent7408 Жыл бұрын
Just a light hearted comment... Service provider rich, is pretty serious. Never looked or smiled at the camera once! Lol
@SidewaysInTraffic2 жыл бұрын
I've been subbed for a while and have never thrown shade, but this episode doesn't feel right. He has 150K in Snap-On/Matco tools easy, custom build shop with lifts, car hauler, 2 box trucks, tractors, etc. in Washington State and broke even in 4 years? That's an easy 10-15+ year goal. Must have been some outside revenue or inheritance.
@themiddleclasstaxslave6512 жыл бұрын
I haven’t watched the video in full yet, but I’m guessing his accountant helped accelerate the time. Once I watch it I’ll get back to you and see if I agree. I’m 50/50 on it now
@jmahtab2 жыл бұрын
Definitely didn’t start this business with $20k in capital. You can barely fund renting 2 bays in a gas station with that money.
@thetruthsayer83472 жыл бұрын
Easy guys, he said 20k in start up cost. He didn’t say 20k over the lifetime of the business lol. Moreover, he is making over 300k a year now. Obviously with that amount he can be able to spend and borrow more money
@SidewaysInTraffic2 жыл бұрын
@@thetruthsayer8347 Just let me know what company you can break even in 4 years and make 300K a year and I'll fund you the 20k today.
@thetruthsayer83472 жыл бұрын
@@SidewaysInTraffic I think he said 7 years. Moreover, every one’s situation is different.
@DavySTUN11 ай бұрын
Most important thing said in video and I fully agree with, is. CUSTOMER SERVICE! Just being a genuine caring person and want to help your customers/clients it is Soooo huge towards word of mouth and future biz. I cant state it enough, think long term relationship and it has huge ROI in various ways. Best wishes!
@UpFlip11 ай бұрын
Well said! The customer is the heart of any business.
@JV_2142 жыл бұрын
Lucky is underpaying his guys at $20 hourly for technical labor, they can flip burgers and make the same $, Shop rates depending where you're at range from $100 up to $200 hourly in the average. Good for you lucky
@SouthKorea19912 жыл бұрын
I can guarantee that 100-200$ hourly rate does NOT go to the techs at those other shops. They too get ~20$. Thats the quote on the labor, not what other shops are paying their techs..
@crashm12 жыл бұрын
@@SouthKorea1991 There's been a pretty big change in tech pay the last couple years. I get 42 to 65 per billed hour depending on which labor rate applies to the car and the job. 40 to 50 isn't uncommon anymore in my area at independent shops, the dealers are lagging somewhat at 26 to 35 per hour billed.
@SouthKorea19912 жыл бұрын
@@crashm1 Nice to know, i havnt work at dealership since ~2015. If so maybe i should go back!
@DeusTex-Mex Жыл бұрын
@@crashm1 It's still a 40k/yr job in my area. Was making that after 6 years in the industry, idk where you're getting 50/hr but I'm guessing wherever that is the cost of living sucks it all away. Glad I got out, shitty experience overall but I learned a lot.
@crashm1 Жыл бұрын
@@DeusTex-Mex a 3 bay gas station in a large MN city. COL is not all that high here. It helps that I have A1-A9, L1 and L2 ASE certs and 35 years in the industry so my employers know I have at least a good baseline of knowledge. I can also document my productivity via paystubs which also helps me get paid decently.
@Mike-mp1hk Жыл бұрын
Had no clue you were literally less than 2 miles away. I just had a brake job done by Midas on my 2017 rogue, they charged me $716. Should have came to you for a second opinion. They do guarantee for the life of the vehicle though, which is at 75000 miles. I will trying your shop out in the future though. You seem like an honest person and business man.
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Stop by anytime! And yes we are quite hidden, most people find us from google, definitely not a place you see and visit. From what our customers tell us.
@mr.mckinnon56806 ай бұрын
As a senior technician in General motors dealership, I earned my company, 3 million a year, in the collision shop. From 2006 to 2009, 3 million a year, coming out of my stalls. I ran four bays, and the frame rack. And we didn't have a huge shop. We only had, 10 stalls, two technicians, one painter, one manager. We had our system dialed in. And then everybody started going to the internet. And when I told them I wouldn't point and click for a living...... They gave me an ultimatum. Point-and-click, or find a new job. And when I found a new job, I took almost 100,000 a week out of that shop. That manager got fired. And the owner, lost his dealership. I mean you could piss off anybody you want. But you should really, think twice about, pissing off the guy who makes you a 100, 000 a week. Because it is true..... Loose lips, sink ships.
@boredpersonful984 ай бұрын
What do u mean point and click
@autocrank6457 Жыл бұрын
one thing i admire to this shop was their system automation. its is very important for a vehicle to have record with easy access because most of the car owners dont give attention when was the last time their car undergone maintenance, their mileage on their last oil change...and other maintenace that have been done...
@UpFlip Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Automation and record-keeping is definitely a business must-have!
@eliteautomotiveandsmogchec9145 Жыл бұрын
I have my shop in Palm Springs winter or summer we don’t slow down thank god.
@Thenatureboy8016 ай бұрын
Two biggest aspects is customer service, and tech efficiency. Have to have a top tier service advisor as that is how you’ll retain your customers. Tech efficiency for repair quality which is parallel to customer service. As the owner you have to be good at recruiting. And then paying well to retain said employees. Parts aspect of the business is fairly flexible. A good service advisor can be cross trained on parts for a smaller shop and do his own ordering, saves you another hire and means less hands in the cookie jar to reduce mistakes. As long as your advisor is efficiently managing his/her time. I’ll also add that there is a ton more to the business than just what I listed here, but personally the items I listed above have stuck out to me to be the most important parts.
@G-TAlan Жыл бұрын
I’m a mobile auto glass buisness and I drive by Lucky’s all the time! Always loved his location and setup
@UpFlip Жыл бұрын
@G-TAlan That's so cool! Did you learn anything in the video to apply to your business?
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
Hey 4G63-T{Alan916} stop in sometime to introduce your self and drop off some cards, we love supporting local business!
@aspleyautomotive73522 жыл бұрын
Heck yes ! From one mechanic to another , dirty hands clean money !
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
We're so happy you found the video relatable Aspley Automotive. 😀Thanks for tuning in. How long have you been in the industry?
@aspleyautomotive73522 жыл бұрын
@@UpFlip really enjoyed it thank you. 23 years myself
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
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@nordicpride970810 ай бұрын
In these times a mobile business built on reliability and trust is probably the best business model for 2023. Think about this fact. Most employees work from home. They order food, booze, clothes to their door. Many live in condos and rarely drive their cars or do and don’t want to take it to a shop. These aren’t boomers (not stating that as an insult), they spend money differently and like to have service providers come to them. Labor rates for skilled mechanics will keep rising. Less and less mechanics every day. So the demand is definitely there.
@qx4n9e1xp Жыл бұрын
8:48 "You can throw money at things and (if you don't have good workers) it can still fail." If only other companies, city workers, & the government thought this way! More funding isn't always the answer. It's competency.
@i.g.991 Жыл бұрын
I am just on my way to open my own car repair shop. You, guys are amazing. I found in this video plenty of USEFUL information.
@UpFlip Жыл бұрын
Best of luck! 👊
@rafibros Жыл бұрын
He’s actually Heisenberg
@menendez122419839 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching another negative people, but I really like this one, God bless you with your business buddy.
@fixitdaniel2 жыл бұрын
Wow I like this. My wife had told me I should start a business in automotive cause thats my passion iam on the other side of the coin of this a little bit of a different situation but I love the information and this will me get a idea of what to do. Great stuff.
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
Go for it Daniel. If this is your passion you'll do great. Get your business plan started. It's amazing that your wife supports your dreams as well. 😀Please let us know if we can answer any questions you may have along the way.
@fixitdaniel2 жыл бұрын
@@UpFlip yeah after watching the video I'm not Certified mechanic I was going to go to school for mechanical school but my parents couldn't afford it at the time when I was young and I hadn't gone since so all my learning is from me playing with the car like you guys were saying like the guy was saying if you don't touch it or fix it you'll never know how it works and that's how I've learned over the years so I may have to go back to school just to be certified so people can trust me but I have like a little small little business I help people out fix cars and that seems to work and I can I do a really good job just as any greatest I just don't have the the certification
@alexsalazar5161 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I wonder if I should start my own business because the competition is so high. But then I realized this guy makes a lot of money and his only marketing is placing trucks around town...
@sriharianne52295 ай бұрын
I too am a Luck Singh type of guy. Happy with just little money I make and content with. I believe in less profits and more comfort. But survival too is important, of course. I am planning to star my own garage at my ow premises. But now I feel like working under Lucky for a year or two.
@RickySaddnagim2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I was patiently waiting for a mechanic video.
@UpFlip2 жыл бұрын
You're very much welcome Ricky. We're happy your wait is over. 😀Are you in the auto industry as well?
@johnnyk6177 ай бұрын
Having. A shop on your property is massive game changer
@WyMustIGo2 жыл бұрын
What do you need to start: Location, Tools and Skill No need for special software or anything. Use stationary for customer receipts at first. This has worked fine since cars existed. Once you have money coming in and can support yourself, then you can start buying software and other things to help make the job easier. Not be an idiot and spend $1000 a month on useless software when you can't even support yourself - common sense.
@joshwodzinski88122 жыл бұрын
Good tips.
@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын
100% correct 👍
@jocrp6 Жыл бұрын
wrong,wrong,wrong! All real techs are paid on flat rate! your not cut off at 40hrs, if have come back, it goes back to tech who worked on it. If you want reliable techs? have to take care of them.
@sylvesterkasimeni463710 ай бұрын
Great video, Lucky seems like a really nice guy and a good tech too. Im in the same field for eleven years now, opened my own shop five years ago, gotta say operating from your own property takes a huge load off of your running costs.
@rollingstocksАй бұрын
Great video. I'm about to buy an auto repair shop. I have no formal automotive education, but I plan on leaving the actual wrenching to the pros who already work at the shop. I own five other businesses, and customer service is TOP priority for each and every one of them. It's important your customers leave with the value that they're paying for.
@UpFlipАй бұрын
Best of luck! 🙏
@tiyukitv6508 Жыл бұрын
Even if Lucky didnt had a successful repair shop he wont loose because he owns the place. he knows what hes doing and he never had to pay rent. Thats the secret for eveything... if you pay rent, youre bound to hit a wall. Just my 2 cents😊✌