Why I Quit My Job to Make DIY Videos...at 40 with 3 kids

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

GIVE ME YOUR INPUT! Let me know what kind of videos you like the best. What do you want to see more of in 2021?

[@DominusFeles]

Well I do have enjoyed the brain twisters you've been up to lately with the impossible dove tail and the secret locked compartments 😃 The journey of you figuring those projects out and the payoff when things finally clicks are great! The final products looking great are a big bonus 😇

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

This is amazing! I just started making woodworking videos two weeks ago and your work is a huge motivator. Thank you so much!

[@awildschuetz1]

Thank you for your content, Brad! I'm a new subscriber with similar aspirations as yours. I just started my woodworking small business and would like to get into creating content, but it seems so overwhelming when I'm working so hard to just create projects on the side while working a full time corporate job to save seed money for my small business and raising a family. The video production seems daunting when building a project already takes so much time as it is! I understand that getting the hang of content creation while building furniture to sell and drawing in subscribers won't happen overnight, but I'm hoping to get some tips and tricks to make life easier in content creation. I would love to see a video, or series, of behind the scenes/tutorials of your process, from planning a project and corresponding video all the way through post-production, publishing and promoting.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@awildschuetz1 I’m on the same boat as you, friend. Let’s keep each other motivated. As I once heard on KZbin about market saturation: the sprint is saturated. The marathon is not. Keep it up! You got this!

[@caroljeannephillips8794]

I recently inherited my dad's entire shop of tools but am truly a newbie to woodworking. I'd love to see a series of videos for the beginner learning basics "Wood Shop 101" as it were.

[@BlacktailStudio]

Congrats Brad, you’ve been a big inspiration for me trying to follow in your path. I bet 10 mill comes faster than the first mill 🙏

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Cam! You're crushing it out there dude and I love see your growth!

[@СамСебеСтроитель-н6р]

Поддерживаю!!!! Он наверное сербрянной кнопке радовался больше чем золотой

[@frankmurphy5]

@@Fixthisbuildthat Cam has been a big inspiration for me too since joining the "quit my good job that I hated" club last May at 36. So it's cool to see him comment here. All I ever cared about is making and fixing stuff. Now I find your channel through your vinyl flooring videos, since that's where I'll be at shortly with my old country church-to-house renovation. That's been ongoing for years, and part of why I quit was that it was becoming clear that I'd never be able to finish it and also work full time. So now it's getting done and this is the hardest my life's ever been. I think that means I'm doing something right.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Huge congrats Brad!! We always love hearing the details behind everyone's stories. This is a well-deserved milestone!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, guys! I'm so happy for y'all as well. We're like milestone siblings now :)

[@maxscootss]

I think my favorite thing about this entire video (besides seeing your success) is you saying " WE " about everything you did. WE put out a video, WE decided.... its really admirable that you and your wife are such a team and built such a business together. congrats and cheers to 2021 :)

[@NOELDIYCRAFT]

congratulation in your new journey, thank you so much for sharing your inspirational story. god bless!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Join us LIVE next week on the main channel (THIS ONE) for a Live 1 Million Subscriber celebration and giveaways!!! THANK YOU for all your support!!

[@pabloaravena7115]

Congrats Brad...!!!!🎉🎉

[@mattbrand5404]

Congratulations Brad! Your positivity is amazing and the happiness in your eyes and voice is so addictive and makes me and my girlfriend smile and laugh every video! Thank you for all you do for us

[@benheinrich4306]

This. This channel is how I started wood working and is what I want to be doing in my garage. Thank you.

[@paulamartinas7503]

Congrats Brad and Susan for giving us an insight of your adventure as creators and as a family not a handy person but getting better my first video I have watched was the epoxy river that I found ...amazing....keep working with passion and inspire people while growing your family and your relationship 💖...great work we love it 💞

[@Kianrui]

Congratulations bro 🥳🎂🥳

[@Cuprum-ws5lo]

Just found your channel and this is only the second video I’ve watched. I’ve been planning to start working for myself making and selling things for a living, and I think I’m almost there. I take this video as motivation. Thanks!

[@jimmydiresta]

Great story congratulations brother 🤘🏻👊🏼👊🏼

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Jimmy! Guys like you blazed the Maker trail for us 💪💪

[@jimmydiresta]

👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼🙏🏼✊🏻✊🏻

[@ModernBuilds]

You’re the man Brad!! Constantly inspired by your projects and business hustle!! Well deserved 🔥🔥 woo!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Mike! You're the original hustler, dude. Always crushing out that content and pushing forward 💪💪

[@25elcamaleon]

Hey!! My other favorite DIYer!! You guys both rock

[@jonfritter295]

Brad, I want to thank you for this video. It is a real eye opener. I'm 37, married with kids, and work as an automotive engineer in the corporate word. We moved to a new state for my job and bought an older home. Like you wanted to save money so I started doing my own remodels. After struggling with some of them, I come across your channel. Because of you and the content you provide, I have been able to really find a love with working with wood and my hands. My kids are also getting involved and enjoying it. I just want to say thank you again. Your a real inspiration, and I hope I can take the leap of faith like you did to do what you love and to be able to spend more time with the family.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

i know the feeling well. best of luck!

[@riacharda]

This is such a great and inspiring story. Congrats on the milestone :)

[@PilotPhotog]

Congrats Brad! Along with giving us awesome projects we can do you also are an inspiration to many of us 40+ KZbinrs - cheers and keep making wonderful content!!!

[@nicklambert2201]

You're an inspiration. I'm turning 40 this year got 2 lovely kids I can relate to your story. Great work. Well done on your journey. From South Africa

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you! and we just get started at 40 ;)

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Awesome story, great family biography. Been watching your channel since 2017, loving every video. Congratulations on the million Mark, well deserved.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks for being with us so long!

[@ShopNation]

Congrats Brad, really cool video showing your journey. That inflection point with the desk video is nuts! 🤯. Also somehow just discovered your podcast with John and it’s LEGIT

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Travis! Yeah, it was an insane month for sure. Can't wait to see your inflection point 😉 Enjoy MFP!

[@RLLWoodworks]

Congrats Rodriguez family! Have learned and ton, been inspired, and entertained time and time again. Here’s to another million!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Rory!

[@adudenamedjoe13]

I’ve been scrolling and reading the comments as the video plays. I see non-stop replies from you to you! Congrats on your ambition, your success, and your constant connection to the fan base!

[@mikeross2550]

Congratulations Brad! could not be happier for you and your family. I have built a couple of your projects successfully and recently purchased the nested step stool plans for the next project. All the best to you in the future.

[@AyoBikinSendiri]

Congrats Brad, all the hardwork, is never lies the result...

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You got that right!

[@rickcimino5483]

just as much as your woodworking....your positive attitude and upbeat demeanor, is what keeps people watching.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Congratulations Brad. Ya know, I’m 40 with three kids too. This is so inspiring man. Got me thinking...!😉

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Chris! I know you enjoy that Publix life though, so that's a good thing! :)

[@AGlimpseInside]

@@Fixthisbuildthat this is true. However it makes it that much harder to hang my shingle. Like I said before It’s truly inspiring to see what you’ve done and how long this incredible journey brother

[@jkbethune]

Congratulations Brad. It's always amazing and inspiring to read comments from other KZbinrs supporting each other. You guys are both so full of positive energy and I always enjoy watching both of your videos. Thank you both for the inspiration, and the content.

[@markwilkinson5401]

Me too! 🤔

[@frankmurphy5]

So with a comment from you and one from Blacktail as well, I'm thinking this channel is subscription material 😁

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you so much for sharing this Brad! I'm hoping one day I'll be able to get one of those plaques!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

you're off to a good start! 10k is right around the corner

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

@@Fixthisbuildthat slowly but surely it’s coming! Seriously though, I know it’s just a KZbin comment, but I appreciate everything you do man. Thank you. Thank you very much

[@XDIY]

Well, I'm still on the start with my videos... I'm 40 with 2 kids, working as a Software Engineer... but DIY & Woodworking is my real therapy. You're a huge inspiration for me! :) Congrats!

[@TheRedbeardster]

Heh, I' almost 39 with 3 kids (probably this is the treshold) but not ready for such a risky enterprise :)

[@XDIY]

@@TheRedbeardster What is the risky enterprise? 🙂

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

awesome! Keep going at it

[@XDIY]

@@Fixthisbuildthat Thanks! 💪🙏

[@dan_rozen]

Cool

Thanks for sharing your work Brad, you are a big inspiration for me!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

My pleasure!

[@KayiFarmJaHoneyBees]

Sooo Awesome! Congrats! Definitely one of the channels, I am glad I found, very insightful!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

glad you found us too!

[@houstonsam6163]

Thanks for sharing your story. Really great to see someone in my old home town living the dream and teaching me how to make and build in my own garage shop.

[@redbirdauto1713]

This is inspiring too me, as a beginner content creator. Im gunna follow the dream!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

put in the work!

[@itsdavidfabian]

Closing on our very first home soon and I just found your channel, as I’ll be taking on some projects. You’re seriously the man. Well deserved. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

So dang proud of you, Brad! This is your best video yet. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Annie! I can't wait to see the school come together!!!

[@paulallen5267]

Thanks for sharing your story, Brad. You are a real inspiration to those who want to make a difference in this world today! Congrats on the milestone!

[@utbiglall]

Woo hoo congratulations!!! I feel so honored :)

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

2:11 looking good, Jeev 💪

[@SamSedighian]

Congrats to you and your wife. It is well deserved. I enjoy and appreciate the content you put out and look forward to your channel growing to 10M!!

[@judmcfeters9054]

I love your motto... “Educate, Inspire, Entertain”

[@AZdroptop]

You are a good man and you have a wonderful family! Congratulations.

[@modustrial]

I'll come to your funeral Brad....but we've got a lot of kicking a** and inspiring to do before we get to that ;)

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

No doubt, brother! See ya soon in the 7 figure club 👍👍

[@wraith2440]

Congrats Brad. I really enjoy your channel. I really like furniture builds and shop builds. I see there are several other of my favorites sending their congrats. You guys are the reason I enjoy my hobby so much.

[@bobbysharp]

I'm one year in and it's tough. I'm older and I think that has a lot to do with it. But bottom line YT is not what it was when you started. I'm retiring in a few years so I hoping my channel will be my retirement job.

[@BeansBuilds64]

sorry but compared to Brad, it seems ur channel doesn't have a plan, inconsistant uploads, inconsistant content, color schems etc etc. No offensive but without a plan and dedication you won't reach ur goals

[@bobbysharp]

@@BeansBuilds64 None taken, I'm too busy with real stuff to be doing this anyways. So what ever happens happens. KZbin jerks you around too. It seems on Wednesday nights they shuffle servers, you might land on a good one or a bad one as far as traffic. Last night it was shuffled and today views are way up. Thanks for the input.

[@ThomasCustomWoodworks]

Thank you for sharing your story, this was very inspiring. Love the channel (understatement of the year).

[@davidglade5433]

You’re a huge inspiration! I’m building up my collection of tools to be able to make videos of my own!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

don't wait to start! document the journey now

[@dennisgu2506]

Congrats Brad, and thank you for sharing your story with us. You are a great Insperation. Greetz from Germany

[@themrnorwood]

My hot take: Brad quit his job cuz he took horrible badge photos

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😂😂😂

[@jonathanzj620]

Can we talk about how much better looking he is now? Lol 😂

[@mssixty3426]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your inspirational story.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thx!

[@ST-cy6we]

soooo the real question on everyone's mind is "how much does it pay"

[@charlieodom9107]

Yup!!!! My exact thoughts!!! Can it pay my bills that first year or 3?

[@ST-cy6we]

My next question is "how long does a youtube career last".. What will this guy be doing in 10 years?

[@charlieodom9107]

@@ST-cy6we that is a great question. If someone is smart, they could have enough to basically retire after 10 years! You have to think about all the stuff he sells as well as the money from KZbin.

[@ST-cy6we]

@@charlieodom9107 Yes, you are correct.. If you hit it big.. If.. If... If

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

for most it's not a get rich quick plan. It's a fulfilled life plan. From day one we could have lived off the income as we paid down debt and lived simple. It doesn't take much when you've got rid of debt. And then you can add things back as you grow. But the diversification is the key. I don't have all my eggs in KZbin

[@susanmitchell4820]

You are a huge inspiration! Hard work pays off! Very cool!!! You can never go wrong with spending time with your family.

[@noyzkieyt9806]

Congratulations to you and more power to your channel. God bless you 🙏

[@whothrewhim]

Congratulations to you and your family on all the success. Very well deserved. Thank you for the great content!

[@retiredusmc9090]

Such a positive message for all to hear. Congratulations! Hard work always pays off.

[@JohnColgan.]

1.1 Million is an awesome milestone. Congratulations. Keep it going & stay safe

[@mindyhall4638]

Big congratulations Brad! You’re awesome and I love watching your channel.

[@DIYGene]

Congratulations! You are an inspiration to all of us.

[@296786412]

Awesome video. Appreciate the comments and how important family and being a father is to you. It’s becoming more and more rare these days. Keep going strong

[@briansimmons8832]

You and a few other inspire me to build and I love it! Just got into wood working and even with the fails you help inspire me to keep on going. Thank you!

[@sammathis]

Congratulations to you on the subscribers. I think it's awesome that you get to work with your wife and you enjoy her company. That's got to be one of the best parts of the job.

[@mossieurpropre]

Congrats from France Brad, you deserve it ! Keep up your good work, your videos are such a pleasure to watch ; always simple, funny, but with a great project done in the end.

[@nottslad1211]

Many congratulations on the 1 million subscribers , that is incredible, that just shows you come across brilliantly, I’ve loved watching your videos. I’m really looking forward to seeing what your both going to do in your new home, exciting times guys. Thanks for all you do, from across the big pond in old UK 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sweetpapa]

Thanks for sharing your story. Congrats on your success and more importantly the family time you got back with your journey.

[@twylabowman3489]

Thanks for sharing your story, Brad, I’m so envious of your situation :). Congrats on your success. I’ve been a subscriber for a couple years now and enjoy all your vids.

[@dieboldwoodworks4412]

Thanks for the video Brad and sharing some of your story with us! Stay on your path and Always remember to Be A Good Ancestor!!! Liked and Subscribed!!!

[@acb7634]

Yaya!!!!!! It's soooooo beautiful. Congratulations!!!! I enjoyed this video as much as the building videos.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Glad you liked it!!

[@walterhuth4975]

Just watched your inspiring story that has lead you to this place in your life. Congratulations and best of luck to you in the years to come. Don't stop!

[@FacelessFleetAdmiral]

Congrats Brad. Thank you for sharing inspiring story. Best of luck for the future

[@Greygon313]

Congratulations! Awesome to know you are in the Nashville area. Live out your dreams! We appreciate your work.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks so much!

[@beardbarometer9149]

Congrats on the 1M subscribers, Brad! I've been watching your channel for a while now. I started woodworking about three years ago and have found value and inspiration in your videos. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Cool, thanks!

[@debtortobetter]

CONGRATS Brad, this is such an awesome thing to watch. I've been a subscriber for a few years and have learned so much from you and your content. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you, Barry! And you've been with me almost since the beginning I know. I appreciate your early support!

[@Ajwatters]

Congratulations my friend...keep up the great work..

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you, I will

[@daveb8898]

Congrats Brad. I recently purchased your cabinet plans for my new shop space I’m building out and man was it worth it. They turned out awesome and I was just thinking the other day that I wanted to thank you for all the inspiration through your channel, and then I saw this video. You totally deserve it man. Keep up the great work!

[@SeeLaw88]

Keep it up man. Congratulations. Am a nurse and i do wood working on my off days copying your builds. You inspired me to do wood working and keep inspiring more!

[@tienkienel4474]

This video was very motivational!!! Thank you so much, and congratulations to you and your wife as well!!!

[@philmininni5981]

Congratulations to you and your wife. I enjoy your enthusiasm. and your videos.

[@sapelesteve]

Congrats Brad! Just goes to show that hard work pays off in the long run! Keep up the great work & continued success....... 👍👍👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you, Steve! I know you've been here from the beginning so I'm glad you saw something in me way back when :)

[@r0addoctor]

Brad, I just want you to know that what you're doing is very inspiring and helpful!! I'm retired for twelve years now and I started a workshop in my garage a couple of years ago. I bought some of your plans for workshop cabinets and can't wait to dig in. I'm going to build that flip top cabinet as well. I like that you put in the parts list, very important for a guy like me, and you have follow up videos to show how a piece is put together. Keep up the great work!

[@alainmarec3394]

Congratulations Susan and Brad. I really enjoy your channel and made a few projects inspired from your videos (including the table saw slide although my daughter renamed it from Fred to Rosie). Looking to see what the future holds for you guys.

[@TR-yn5tb]

Congrats Brad. So happy for you and your family. Your build videos and several of your plans that I’ve purchased have been really good at helping me build worthwhile projects in my shop. I’m so happy to see you enjoying the fruits of your hard work and dedication. Looking forward to seeing you celebrate the next million plus viewers as you keep on growing your channel.

[@michaelhendrickson1355]

Brad, congrats! I enjoy your enthusiasm, it is very inspiring. You keep woodworking very approachable. Keep up the good work.

[@surajitbiswas6292]

Congratulations, Brad. And thanks a lot for sharing all those ideas with the world. You really inspire and encourage us to follow our passion.

[@stoneandburl]

Congrats Brad! I appreciate you telling your story; the similarities to my own life (Nashville ME married to a teacher with 5 kids and does woodwork on the side) makes it even more of an inspiration to me. Thanks for all the great content!

[@angelesfraga4451]

Congratulations! Best wishes for you, your family and your channel from Mexico! I enjoy a lot watching your project videos! The've been very inspiring for myself building them too. Keep working that amazing way!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you very much!

[@JTWoodworks]

Congrats Brad! Very well deserved and thanks for sharing your story

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Johnny! I shoulda donned the fanny pack for the vid ;)

[@JTWoodworks]

@@Fixthisbuildthat haha maybe when you hit 2 million

[@mikemcdonaldart]

Congrats, dude. Well-deserved, you worked your butt off for all of your success, couldn't happen to a better family. Wishing you continued growth and success in the future! 👍

[@ryanmaly]

It's no wonder you've found success, Brad! You deserve it. You're a truly down-to-earth guy. You're optimistic, upbeat, and relatable. Your content is top notch. Keep doing what you're doing. 👍

[@donniegaskill1836]

Congratulations!!!!! I found your channel a few months ago, and when I finally retired at age 70 (Aug. 2020) I decided to watch ALL of your video's that I could find and start doing some woodworking. I have never done any woodworking before but I have done plumbing (USNavy Pipefitter) but find learning what you do to be facinating ... 1 million subscribers is amazing. Keep the great video's coming.....

[@brian.young19]

This video is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@Gosa000]

Congratulations Brad! Keep up the good work !

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thx!

[@brunosoares1500]

Dude you deserve every piece of praise that comes your way. You're very entertaining to watch even for people that doesn't build anything, like myself. Your wholesomeness and skills are beyond charming. It's truly joyful watching someone doing and talking about what they cherish the most. I'm lucky enough to love my career, but if I'd ever want to change you'd be one of the people to inspire me, your story is amazing. Oh, and the charger desk was indeed amazing, I remember this one fondly. Congratulations, thank you and keep going!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

So happy for you Brad. Hoping you have a Blessed 2021. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@Kkuts37]

A big congratulations to you and Susan!! Well deserved!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you so much!

[@MakewithJake]

Congrats on 1million!! I've been following for a few years now and man, you are crushing it! I am also a mechanical engineer and totally understand that feeling. This is a big part of why I started my channel this year and I am super excited for the future! Good luck and cant wait to see your 10m video! 😎

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, engineering and woodworking go very well together!

[@RoyalRiverRefinishedFurnitureb]

Thank you for sharing ❤ amazing story, you guys did great planning, being organized and just sheer determination - way to go 🎉🎉🎉

[@Ndhomewood]

Bravo brother, years of hard work have paid of for you and your family. Be proud of what you have achieved and enjoy life. Time to reap the rewards 👏👏👏

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks a ton

[@chrisbyer4763]

You have been a huge inspiration for me and my journey into woodworking. I have always had such a passion for woodworking, and have learned so much over the past 3 years. Your inspiration has helped me along the way. Thank you Brad and Susan and congrats. So very well deserved

[@kyleglueckert6346]

Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊 it’s because of you I have the plans to build my first sled. Since then many of your videos have giving me inspiration for other builds. Keep up the great work.

[@xarmengol]

Congratulations Brad for reaching this goal!! Very inspiring video... for sure many of us feel identified with your thoughts some years ago. So very happy to follow you, very happy for the success you achived! Congrats again!

[@tomatha3713]

Congratulations, Brad! What a great accomplishment and such an inspiration. You have every right to be proud, not only of your KZbin accomplishment, but of how you found a way to be more engaged in your children's lives. God bless.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks so much!

[@OG_Jack]

Love your enthusiasm! Congratulations!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks so much!!

[@serendipityguy]

Congratulations B'-Rad! I am so happy to see you made it Official! So looking forward to see what you will come up next . . . That last dovetail cutting board will be hard to top!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks so much!

[@curiousgeorge9235]

That’s awesome Brad!👍 Congratulations,🎊🍾🎉 Been watching you for awhile, really love your cabinets. They are beautiful!

[@tonycorleone3739]

Brad, big thing happen to good and inspired people, God always is beside us, helping us through in the ride, allowing us to enjoy great moments and giving support in the hard moments. So a big congratulations.

[@dimensionswoodworks]

Congrats buddy! Hard work always wins!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, dude! and hard work always pays off in the long run

[@StamosTee]

Awesome news !!!👍👍👍👍 Many many congratulations, you are doing a great job!!! 👌👌👌

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

appreciate that!

[@raymondrobitaille6952]

Congrats Brad!!! Well deserved!!! 👌👌👌

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks so much!!