What it's ACTUALLY like being a General Contractor

What it's like being a General Contractor | Jesse Lane
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[@browdio6963]

my dad is a general contractor who earns 10k a month and he's a high school dropout

[@mysterious6959]

is it a 10k$ or any other currency?

[@ESG13]

That’s right!

[@user-bm8kl3dd4c]

That’s all?!?! 10k a month is not worth it

[@lildubbs4664]

Instantly felt like this would be a dude I’d kick it with who’d be a great boss. Looking forward to the industry, my man, I’m gonna be like you.

[@floridaboy6931]

Great videos Jesse! I've been doing electrical in Jacksonville since 2001. Would love to go to a site and see you in action one day. Lunch is on me.

[@AntonioHernandez-hp3kf]

How did you find trades/subs when you first started?

[@jesustrevino5287]

Hey Jesse, I like these short videos! Short but to the point. You are completely right about getting that experience/ industry knowledge before starting a Construction Business. When someone dives into the construction business with construction knowledge and understanding, you are more susceptible to success, you are a better leader to your subs and employees, you take better care of your customers because you know the importance of their project, you put out a quality product and communication is phenomenal. I’m sure it also alleviates a lot of errors and bad reputation at the beginning stages which for sure no one wants in their business. Great videos and content once again! Nice scenery by the way! Love the skyline.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Yes sir!!!

[@argcgroup]

I needed to hear this.

[@DanielIles]

I work primarily consulting commercial contractors and agree it takes *SO MUCH* to be good. The guys that fake it never make it. It takes years of experience in the field to bid and operate 100k jobs.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Very well said!

[@kena8707]

Impressed Jesse your videos are getting so much more creative love the background and the content hope to see ur consulting boom with clients!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Jesse_Lane]

Thanks Ken! How’s your business doing??

[@kena8707]

Pretty good I am starting to get caps from plumbers I’ve worked for referring me to clients their working for!!!

[@kena8707]

**calls

[@Jesse_Lane]

Very good! Keep it rolling.

[@ryanbaker2197]

Just start going for it. Love that.

[@Jesse_Lane]

😃

[@blp1884]

The age old conundrum I wanna be a contractor but I have no experience, get experience how I have no experience get experience lol thanks for the vid.

[@ZeeCapp]

Okay but where is this at cause that city view looks amazing

[@MrRyancangri]

I don't have my license yet, but I have Two clients who want me to build a pool in their backyards. Can I sub out the job to a pool company, and add a small percentage to the cost of the project? The company I plan on using is licensed. Is that ok, possible? Thanks.

[@notarussianbot8157]

Thanks

[@PinkysIronDoors]

Great Video

[@parigheewala2554]

Hello sir I am a mechanical engineer diploma India+ piping engineer My family move to Florida as per F4 category My question is my qualification eligible for general contractor Pls guide and suggestions ???

[@ContractorMike]

Gospel Truth! We wear many hats, but it’s all worth it!

[@danielquintero3977]

Does any bachelor degree benefit a general contractors lisence? I’m about to reach half way into my communications degree and I’m thinking about the general contractors lisence.

[@rufinomartinez3290]

Where are u located ? I m in California

[@germanrojaspresa8083]

Yo fellas ever want to become a General contractor well my story is i learned the labor side of working being an employee. Learned how to do the work from. Need to be very independent. Fails suck but have to learn as much as you can in the field. I am not a general contractor but I was a foreman. Hoping to be a general contractor soon. I say working in construction starting off at a job you are trained to even build your own home one day so you wont need employees that can sav you money for a future home.

[@parkerjohnson3122]

I’m turning 20 in 2 months and haven’t done anything to solidify my future plans. I know the end goal of mine would be to become a contractor but I need to get into construction first I guess. Would you recommend taking a class on all those categories being electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc? I plan to go to job corps to take a construction class but am not sure.

[@ryanmccarthy406]

It’s not going to be as fast as you think, but just join an apprentice and learn.

[@parkerjohnson3122]

@@ryanmccarthy406 obviously I understand it’s not gonna just pop into my life. I know I have to work for if. I’m a week and 2 days into job corps and have a solid start to learning what I need to learn.

[@77brasileiro]

Woah this is in Jax correct? Thank you for making this video. I just started my own GC after learning and performing for another major GC firm

[@Jesse_Lane]

👍🏼

[@legacyrydeshare3478]

I’m gonna find Jesse and hang out with him. A really cool dude‼️

[@Jesse_Lane]

🤙🏼

[@mattshackelford6624]

It’s basically like guessing a price then doubling it in the middle then tripling it after explaining why you’re 72 weeks past the projected completion date AFTER you toss your beer cans into a burn pile and calling it an executive decision.

[@The5102alex]

Good video👌 -From some who NEVVVER comments on videos

[@Jesse_Lane]

Well thank you for commenting! 😊

[@MrRaylopez316]

This was legit

[@montroelectric9840]

Any o e in ca want to go into partnership with me im a G contractor

[@Joetv86]

I build fences for a living do I need contractor license?

[@Jesse_Lane]

Nope

[@Joetv86]

So I can get just get an Llc and just start a buisness?

[@DavidGarcia-cj7zd]

@@Joetv86 get insurance aswell

[@johnnyborzosh6662]

I don’t like the fact that you’re not on a job site and I really showing the type of conditions you would have to be working in or what to expect so not really a detailed video

[@dianajames4717]

Jesse Lane do contractors normally throw away all of the personal possession of the owner that get in is way when he is re-doing the kitchens and the bathroom. I am horrified if this is the practice. This guy must have thrown out at least 700 dollars worth of stuff.

[@intertubicular]

40 years in the business. All I can say is don't become a General Contractor. Go to school. Learn a trade that is neat and clean. Trust me. It's unhealthy both physically and mentally being a General Contractor. It's a huge dirty cluster of headaches no matter your quality of work and excellence. There is always something to work around that wasn't planned. I should have become a psychologist after dealing with neurotic customers that don't understand what real work is . The time and money it takes to get quality results. Anyway, Don't be a General Contractor. Become a Gynecologist or a MONK or something else.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Hahahah! This was great. If you’re not made to be a GC, then don’t become one. If it is what you are made to do in life, then become one! I know that it is what I am supposed to be in life and I love it.

[@intertubicular]

@@Jesse_Lane God Bless you young man. I lived it and look back at it as the hardest work ever besides being in the Marine Corps for 4 years. I'm happy you enjoy doing it. Most people don't understand how much work it really is. Are you in the trenches working or mainly selling jobs? I was doing both and it burnt me out. I'm older, lazier, and to be honest......I don't have the ambition to rock it like I did when I was in business. I like my hourly wage with no headaches these days. A couple small weekend jobs are nice to.

[@Hg-vx5sn]

AND HOW MUCH MONEY SONE ONE LIKE YOU, WITH YOUR OWN COMPANY MAKES PER YEAR?

[@floridaboy6931]

In case you didn't know, that's an inappropriate question

[@aezzil3536]

If your doing something for just solely money, then its not for you

[@DaruDhillon]

Average salary for a contractor in Florida is around 118k. I’m in Toronto and our average is slightly higher at $123k. If you are offering advice to GCs and future GCs it’s a fair question. Good luck! And, it’s a great career for women too!

[@truthseekerrrrr]

@@DaruDhillon I'm making 23k every month. I learned through all my years since I started my company that the best thing here is to get between 3-4 and finalize with 6-8 projects each year and you will be making so much more money, all you have to do is get high quality projects (400k+) big additions, custom homes, tenant improvements and stop chasing money and the whole idea of closing projects, sometimes(If you are ambitious like me) you get stuck up on closing, closing ans closing deals...1 million...2 million....3 million but at the end all you doing is chasing sales but you are not chasing profitability which is the life line of the business. Focus on getting a few but REALLY rewarding projects (30%+ profit margin) and you will not only have more money on your pocket but happier customers as you will be focusing on them and not running around like a headless chicken around town. That's my advise, worked good for me! Just hit 6 million last year and made 40% off of that, just by doing that exact tactic.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@truthseekerrrrr that’s fantastic. Congrats on building a successful and rewarding business. When you’re able to do high quality work, you definitely have more options and potential for significant growth. 👍🏽

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Driving Pylons, but you are right.