Why My Garage Fantasy Is Only A Wet Dream

[@SquarewhiteTV]

There's a place in Houston called Wolfsmiths Heights that's kinda like what you're talking about. They're a coffee shop/custom builder shop where you can see them working on projects, doing repairs, and get coffee and tacos. I don't know how lucrative it is but they seem to be doing well.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Coffee and bikes, not bad. I think I'm in the wrong area for something like that to take off. Next time I'm rolling through Houston will have to stop by for sure!

[@InterWebGuy99]

@@BrandonBicasso If you come across something that is unique and is actually profitable, then you forget about it not fitting your area, you brand Bicasso's Bike Shops, get a few up and running, sell the franchise to some venture capitalist for a few million. Then you can enclose your garage, add heat, air and plumbing and just fiddle around with tire changing and doing brakes for buddies and drinking coffee.

[@AkaBull]

Everything takes time. I think you’re on the right path, what will be will be.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Stabbing my foot in the dirt making that path.

[@AkaBull]

@@BrandonBicasso lol bro you’re good man, I would hope you regular viewers have your back. I know I do.

[@MinnowMoto]

There is a guy not far from me. He has a small shop mostly for fun, but a couple nights a week he changes and balances tires. $50 a wheel just to fund his fun stuff. That's a great deal. He started saving tires that are in good shape to resell for a few $$. They burn up a lot of tires here in Baltimore. Used tires are donated to a local MMA gym. They cut them up for fighting dummys. I love your vision. There are a few areas that have community garages. Good luck my friend. I'll keep watching.

[@dmedina6835]

Amen ppl are out there!!!!! But Brandon’s garage can always be a virtual space 😅 either way it will happen - stay awesome

[@BrandonBicasso]

It def will happen somehow. Just haven't visualized it!

[@donrudeboyt1895]

Love the sloth coffee mug. Coffee is a right of passage in the 🇵🇷 family. Take your time. You will know when the time is right .

[@BrandonBicasso]

Sloth is my spirit animal.

[@chrishunter5041]

Its not a hobby if it has to pay the bills that's when the fun goes.

[@nicholasjheinz7461]

Brandon you are real; honestly putting your true self out there. Keep listening to your inner self and ask God to guide you. Best Wishes!

[@76Sporty22FatBob]

As you can read by all the comments, keep doing what you are doing the rest will come. God has blessed you with a great demeanor and a self taught mechanical ability that no one can take away from you. I’ve said it before, always a pleasure to watch and learn from you…

[@philipbellinghieri4106]

Best of luck Brandon. I totally agree with your concerns about dealing with people, lawyers, regulations, building codes. I wish you the best. If I were relocating to the area, I'd try to help you get started. Retired, I make a lot of wood projects, cutting boards, cornhole sets but I only give them away or donate just not to get involved with the public. BTW, TPMS sensors being installed in my Chief today thanks to you.

[@crazymonk8]

Some of these questions are really resonating with me and the hurdle for me has been a lack of knowledge on business insurance. How much, what kind and from where? I reached out to an agent and said I am considering starting a shop and becoming fully self employed if it goes well so some if any health insurance options could also come into play. The agent was helpful in that they sent me back a list of questions. Many of which I haven’t even asked myself. Things like how much do you expect the bike or bikes you’ll be working on the be valued at incase of accidental damage? How much are your tools worth? Will you be towing? Will you work from your location or will you also do work on other peoples property like a mobile mechanic? The other questions were more related to health insurance such as your estimated income, which also starts to knock on the questions of accounting and finding a good CPA. I realize that may have raised more questions than answers, but it was helpful to me to even know what questions I need to ask myself before approaching the professional insurance and tax people. Love the channel! Hope there’s a community shop to visit one day.

[@clownymcgiggles6757]

Totally agree with everything you're saying. Keeping home private, liability, people being so weird and dishonest. Makes it tough to want to do anything like that.

[@brettcreech3490]

Good luck I love your videos.

[@3dee106]

All the ideas you got are great. I've been watching you from the beginning and you've always found your niche. Keep doing what you're doing now and a perfect space and idea will happen. Looking forward to seeing that in a year or two on your channel.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Just gotta keep dropping seasoning on it while it cooks 🤌🏾

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

I feel like this is a test to see if I watch you on the regular lol. At the end of the day it's what your comfortable with and what you want to do! Keep up the great content man!

[@BrandonBicasso]

lol nah.. just answering the question. 🌚🤙🏾

[@CactusJack252]

I love that coffee cup in the opening shot

[@BrandonBicasso]

One of the favs.

[@MattieXMoto]

Dont let a passion become a job. Dealing with retail customers bring another level of headache. Then the bills. Insurance. Rent. Etc. The point of platforms like youtube is to free yourself from all the above. Subscribed to the channel👍

[@BrandonBicasso]

Great points, Mattie 🤙🏾

[@the13th]

I always love to see peopele Ive followed reach success but I have to admit, I couldnt imagine opening a business in America right now. Not with the way people treat one another but i would lvoe to see you figure ourt how it works for you and see its success

[@BrandonBicasso]

This is a lot of why I simply stay off to myself. A lot less stressful, but something positive will come out of it! A key for me is not attempting to expand too fast. Comes across social media as boring compared to what else is out there, but there's growth!

[@the13th]

@BrandonBicasso Growth is always good. And when things involve big risks planning and covering your ass is a great thing. And hey nothing wrong with just wanting me time away from social media

[@soganoflarider]

Hmmmmm……… you already know you have support and the starts will eventually line up for you bro💪😎

[@officialwildcardadventures]

I would legit bring all of my gear to help you put in the work on the production end of making that happen.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Would help a lot 😂

[@gatorsmotorcyclemisadventu4341]

In the end you gota do whats right for you and elevates your happiness. Blockheads came naturally especially joining up with chris a master tech. Dont over think it and follow happuness and what it takes you to is how its meant to grow

[@AngelTorres-oy7su]

Brother we believe in you. make that Reality dream come true . God's plan.😊

[@patricksandeberg8184]

I love your Garage videos just as they are! But more importantly! You do you for you man! Im watching Bicasso’s garage right now 🤙🏾 I’ve used your renovation videos and Ari’s videos on Revzillas when I want to do something myself on my bikes. Your stuff is more advanced tho 😅.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Oh man Ari is in a different league of skill and knowledge 😅

[@BangChief_AllIsOne]

Godspeed Salute

[@relgood3228]

Hold on to your dream, whether it's in your own garage or commercial expansion.. Do you. I do audio installs and leds at the house in my 12 x 24 garage. Cost of building, racks, tools is expensive. But comraderie,, bonds and brotherhood is priceless. No a/c no heat but I have plenty fans and propane heaters. So I feel you on what your doing and want to encompass. Keep your dream your vision and your goal alive

[@BrandonBicasso]

Getting it by any means, I love it.

[@RogerGray14]

I like it, I would definitely stop and check you out

[@DJPTEXAS]

The minute you start working on customers bikes it becomes a job and really takes the fun out of it... it is just work. I agree with you, there is also a liability factor and at your house is a big no, no.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Last thing I need is someone knocking on my door randomly lol.

[@DJPTEXAS]

@@BrandonBicasso Hahah..

[@backyardr.c.channel4732]

Less is more man. Your garage set up is awesome man. The bigger space will require more hours of work . Time is something money can not buy. My opinion on the subject. Do whats good for you though. I value my free time and keeping the hobby a hobby and not a job!

[@jielochi7311]

Hello Brandon, have you thought about renting out your bikes. Also, you could have workshops. i.e., tire changing, spark plug, so many things you could do! You already have the base.

[@BrandonBicasso]

I thought about that awhile ago with Twisted Roads/Turo. No interest currently for the logistics of it. The workshop could work with a mutual space.

[@rxman4453]

I have always thought it would be a good idea to have an area/garage where riders could work on their bike outside of their homes. Especially people who don’t have the space or the lifts for their bikes. Or even just for the expertise where say if I was working on my bike but I had a question I could just go to the garage owner for help. Question is how would you implement it. That is the million dollar question. 😂

[@BrandonBicasso]

It would truly be something to learn as you go. Won't have all the answers to get started so send it and correct later.

[@sahm1754]

There are quite a few places like that in Brooklyn

[@BrandonBicasso]

Interesting!

[@MotorcycleMayhem595]

good luck joining the bourgeoisie.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Could care less about the other stuff but I respect the grind. 🤙🏾

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

so guess this is your way of saying don't stop by ? 😂😂😂😂😂. Bicasso garage!!! nice! when's lunch yo ?

[@BrandonBicasso]

lol some time soon.

[@TwoWheeledHepkat]

Just remember, you are actually working on the projects, as Blockhead hired people to do the work and Block is mainly about his branding. He’s doing it right, so you need to decide what part you want to play in a garage. If you try to do it all, then you’ll just burn yourself out and it will no longer be fun.

[@BrandonBicasso]

True, I’m more interested in the work. Good way of looking at it.

[@sirlawrence2125]

I Love you brother. And I feel you, I'm going through the same thing, as a Martial artist. Question do you still have the super chief?

[@BrandonBicasso]

I do.

[@tommywilson628]

It is a totally different animal working on random people's stuff. Customers are eager to pin blame when they have a problem down the road so to speak. Not to mention people now days tend to suck in general for the most part! Keep up the great vids!!!

[@BrandonBicasso]

That's the worry. Pinning something I didn't do. I changed your tires and your engine blew up lol.

[@tommywilson628]

@@BrandonBicasso I have seen some CRAZY claims come into the shop I used to run in the trucking industry! One of my favorites was a radiator that we "just put in" was leaking. After a few minutes of research I got back with the customer. "Yes sir, we just put it in 2 years ago and I'm pretty sure there wasn't a piece of wood stuck though it at that time". If it looks like it's on them, they will often try to put it back on you!

[@BrandonBicasso]

2 years! 🤯 worth a try I guess 😂

[@morriswhite5151]

Brandon, would you please do a short video with and about those remaining bikes that won’t sell?????

[@BrandonBicasso]

🫡

[@morriswhite5151]

How About…… Bicasso, the Motorcycle Handyman

[@jasonshortphd]

Having a commercial space costs a lot more than the rent…. You need business insurance, commercial power is a lot more expensive than residential, and then commercial internet, etc. It gets expensive fast. I have had multiple commercial spaces over the years for different reasons. It’s expensive. Take a listen to the Motorcycles and Misfits - re-cycle garage. They are in Santa Cruz, and have a space that’s not open 7 days a week. I think they are a nonprofit, which opens up different ways to finance it.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Yeeah, I looked at working out of a storage unit for certain things also. Not many places allow that, but the best part of the garage is low overhead. I'll check them out also! Your feedback is always great.

[@2bad1]

Dude I would love to meet you your in my top ten you tubers. Ya oughta come to Bikes Blues and BBQ. I’d buy ya a beer or 3.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Inquiring. Few days before my birthday 🥳

[@SwagSo7fly7]

A plug and play kit for ride command would sell!!! Even engine performance upgrades for Indians putting the power plus on a chief like guys put the 131 in the lowriders or a kit doing more or less the same. I think the Indian community is starving for anyone making anything for us to be honest

[@lifelesstone]

You and me both

[@BrandonBicasso]

Gotta keep pushing tho

[@lifelesstone]

@@BrandonBicasso I always wanted to get a large shop and rent out bike stands kinda like a haircut place does.

[@dstinguishedgent]

Hey Brandon, may I ask what bikes you have for sale?

[@BrandonBicasso]

‘20 Sportster XL1200, ‘22 Super Chief ABS. 👍🏾

[@sway0221]

Bro the great thing you are doing, is that you are doing INDIANS, everyone else is dick ridding Harley. Make your own path brother. Not only are you paying 1k a month, but you also have overhead costs, electricity, water, maintenance tools more tools, taxes. Im here for the ride man.

[@BrandonBicasso]

I’d work in that mf with the lights off if I had to and a flash light on my head. You 100% right though. It’s more complicated than a lease bill. Carving out the path tho.

[@mikesbikechannel4387]

Any chance to put a bigger garage on your property? I'm actually thinking about building a bigger one myself if I can afford it. I have 3 bikes and an atv and I'm out of room.

[@BrandonBicasso]

I’ve thought about it but we like our back yard clean. I do temporarily leave bikes uncovered back there for a few days.

[@mikesbikechannel4387]

@BrandonBicasso the biggest problem for me is the cost of materials right now. The concrete alone for a 30×40 is outrageously expensive!

[@BrandonBicasso]

I had a 60x19 done in the back yard in ‘22 I’m still paying for. 🥴

[@sew2prosper]

IMO, no to the hang out space. Once people come you will never have your space back. No to doing customers bikes. Most people are a liability when it comes to bikes. Sit down and think of one product or one something you can reproduce that will bring enough money in to cover the space you want. Then, you can continue with the style you are currently doing and enjoying. You seem like a guy that enjoys his peace, I would protect that over trying to bring in the masses to just chill. I suggest before you go to any step further to really write down a mission plan to know exactly what you are trying to build. Just my 1 scent.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Oh man my peace is everything. That’s why I’m a solo dude most of the time. 😅

[@youragronk6208]

What's up with your shoulder?

[@BrandonBicasso]

From my Scout Bobber accident in '18

[@AhcDarak]

Just go in business for Yourself and start Your own motorcycle club/garage.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Not a bad idea.

[@moompysgarage]

You and I have the same dream. I want a DIY place where someone can use the lift and tools. Have KZbin university available. Just come by and hang out. I will have bikes I'm willing to sell, but I'm not a dealership.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Keep at it. We can do it. I’ll keep going. 💪🏾

[@7thsignthenorthcoast146]

Hang out spot . It would turn into brap star garage lol

[@BrandonBicasso]

😂😂😂

[@7thsignthenorthcoast146]

@@BrandonBicasso I’m serious . That lasted what 2-3 months then got kicked out . From what it appeared No money being made just a free place to work on bikes and drink lol 😂

[@BrandonBicasso]

Dude, it’s hard for me to get work done when the few people stop by currently. My Uncle and I laughed about 10 minutes straight on nonsense a few days ago. 😂 If I had a bunch of people at the spot, yeah, we’d get noise complaints for sure. 💀

[@dhc8guru]

Don’t do a hangout space! You’d never get your quiet zen working on bikes and making videos. Stick with what you’re doing. Word of mouth, people who aren’t total strangers and aren’t going to sue you because they wrecked their bike and blame it on your tire installation.

[@BrandonBicasso]

That's fair! It's hard to work on the bikes and film solo. Word of mouth is the plan as well. You'll see a peak at that soon.

[@RainyRider1970]

Hey dude. I became unsubscribed somehow. Nice to see you again

[@BrandonBicasso]

Weird but welcome back!

[@mickrose6450]

😂thanks for not slurping keep plugging away 👍🫡🇦🇺

[@BrandonBicasso]

You know I did off camera 🤣