Why this Lobster costs $5,000,000

[@jacobknowles5421]

Thank you to Bombas for sponsoring this video! One Purchased = One Donated, so head to bombas.com/jacob and use code jacob20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.

[@monicamacneille3372]

Can you tell us about boat naming? Like, any traditions around it, why you named your boats what you named them, etc.?

[@TheCabult]

Homeless are the ones we give a fish

[@drshoe8744]

Yeah Jacob, BOAT stands for- "Break Out Another Thousand".

[@commodoresixfour7478]

How old where you when you got your boaters permit? I got mine at 12, the minimum age in Wisconsin at the time. Talk about crazy, I could take my dad's boat and go to Milwaukee by myself. Completely legal and safer than an adult that didn’t need a permit.

[@star_lord420]

Its a FARCE. I was homeless recently. And I was given two pair of Bombas socks. They were low ankle socks I guess because my shoes would rub sores above the height the socks come up to. And I needed to use both pair at once because they were the THINNEST socks I have ever had. I am in a better place now and can afford to buy real socks. Kind of. But I see Jacob saying they are such good quality . And perhaps they are. But the homeless are NOT getting anything like that.

[@NotSure416]

Two really interesting aspects of the Lobster business that should be applied to other industries. 1) Required owner operators prevent large corporations from taking over the industry 2) Crew are paid a percentage of the haul

[@Yourebeingtrolled]

Most crews are paid percentage. Especially in crabs

[@zeitgeistx5239]

America is neoliberal, you have private equity investing in hospitals and killing people and real estate investment trusts operating prisons. You are imaging a fantasy world where America isn’t dystopian.

[@kingquesoIV]

@@Yourebeingtrolled I believe OP was saying that industries outside of fisheries should have similar systems

[@konigstiger3252]

Large corperation are more efficent, eco of scale

[@BayAreaBerk]

Well, you can gain these benefits from a Guild of Owner/Operators.

[@kelliwoolsey542]

Bombas are amazing!!! I was on the receiving end of their donation process. My children and I got those socks over 5 years ago and they are still in the sock rotation. Support them please!❤

[@Alexis84DE]

Hi Jacob, do you even know how inspirational you are? Hard working at a young age while still going to school, responsible with finances, learning from your dad, working with life long friends, community where people know and work with eachother 20 years like Cody’s dad - and now you are passing it on and teaching your son. I literally have tears in my eyes at how wonderful the world can be when I hear your story ❤❤❤

[@josebajonero4754]

I love your comment man

[@bmarshall80]

On top of all that he has a popular youtube channel teaching people all over the world what he does.

[@crackthefoundation_]

So many people have little or no community :( its not how life is supposed to be

[@LindaB651]

I'm an old lady and , I think, bringing the young ones full circle, much as you and your Dad did, is a precious gift! Not everyone gets to guide their children into a vocation, nor impart the sense of family history, but it seems ideal to me. Please keep on doing what you're doing. I live further down the coast, have been involved in some commercial fishing, and currently buying RI lobsters, Appreciate your struggle, and like that you play by the rules for the sake of the species!

[@crackthefoundation_]

I'm a 33 year old guy and agree with you completely. A sense of family, community, and purpose, so many Americans don't have these things

[@zztopz7090]

I hope that KZbin adds to your revenue. You deserve it for your fun, educational, and compassionate style. How great would it be to have you as a captain.

[@Qualinesta]

At this point I wouldn't be surprised if social media was more profitable...

[@hadeez2651]

It surely does, the extra revenue from social media is definitely gonna help them build that custom boat jacob was talking about!

[@GringoLoco1]

Build the boat! 👊🏻

[@cjt1558]

@@QualinestaI believe he was asked that question and didn’t really give an answer. If I was A Betting Man I’d say it does pay more, I don’t think KZbin itself but everything else that goes along with it. Good For Him

[@Qualinesta]

@cjt1558 Absolutely! Good for them!

[@diceportz7107]

What blows me away is that at 13, you had your own boat and was out lobstering. I can't think of another industry/business that allows youth to run their own enterprise, except livestock. More kids should have this opportunity. I really like the aspect of your industry that says you, as the owner, must be out on your boat. I can see how this really prevents a lot of potential problems from arising. This was an awesome vide! I really learned a lot. Thank Jacob & crew.

[@Psychoactive_Visions]

He grew up in the business most boys grow up working for the family up in New England mostly construction/fishing jobs will have kids learning trades to take over..

[@Alex-zi1nb]

Landscaping...plenty of others

[@sortathesame8921]

My son started working as a brick mason at age 15! He opened his own construction company just before his 30th birthday. If a kid is willing to work hard, they can succeed even in today’s social climate!

[@juniorjuss4543]

I’m an owner operator in the trucking industry and I can totally relate when it comes to costs and maintenance and literally everything else. It’s absolutely insane the amount of money I’ve sunk into this truck.

[@teresakoco484]

OMG! You are the epitome of the American dream. Love your channel! I’m a 70 year old lady who lives in Minnesota, previously worked for an outdoor magazine so did plenty of fishing in MN! I grew up in Iowa and my dad took me fishing all the time! You guys are just AWESOME!

[@annterry9194]

Thank you Jason for the insight into your career and business. As an elderly woman living in southern England I would never have had experience of any of this without your KZbin videos. Keep them coming and long may you prosper!

[@lynnemarieallan5013]

Ad an elderly lady in the US i whoever heartily agree. Thank you Jacob

[@Shannon-vv6rr]

I'm a southern UK lady too- a Devon girl! 😊 ❤

[@annterry9194]

​@@Shannon-vv6rrI was born in Devon but left for University and never went back to live.

[@bexxy2407]

I live in Nottingham and find these videos fascinating! I live in a small village in the of the UK and yet I like watching videos about lobster fishing! 😅

[@Shannon-vv6rr]

​​​@@annterry9194Cool 😊 I was born in a little cottage at the very bottom of Devon near the seaside 😊 Up North now for a few years, but it'll never be home, I'll always be a southern girl ❤ i don't even eat meat or fish but I'm fully invested in the lobster fisherman 🎉❤ I was wondering where the UK gang was! Here we are! 😊❤

[@powerfuljones]

Bro your whole story is so heart warming. I know nothing about fishing or crabbing and i love watching these videos from Germany

[@walterrichards1802]

Lobster was once so plentiful they were used to feed hogs. Now they are so expensive they are a lmost exclusively reserved for the rich. Thank you Jacob for this explination of your expenses. Unbeliveable but now I understand better why they cost more than I can afford unless for special occasions like my wife's birthday or our anniversary!

[@AlexanderDunetz]

In order not to drive marine populations into extinction , a global century-long moratorium on harvesting oceanic wildlife must be enforced . . . . . NOW .

[@catcolb11]

Once so common, lobsters were also used as fertilizer in Colonial New England, and were fed to prisoners. Jacob does his best to ensure that lobsters will be here decades from now, and I respect that.

[@catcolb11]

​@@AlexanderDunetzsadly, that's not realistic (not every country would abide by that, and it's not enforceable), and to truly allow populations to recover, it would also require shutting down all of the shipping lanes, as they cause severe harm to marine wildlife populations. Education and conservation are key. And stopping all of the waste that gets dumped into our oceans. Many fish are so full of mercury now that it's not healthy to eat them often.

[@SpoilerAlert-k6x]

Thank you for the behind the scenes info. I had no idea it would be so expensive. Wishing you good will and many bountiful seasons.

[@RendaJane]

It looks really expensive to me not even considering bait and fuel.

[@rebelsqk]

Boats and anything related to them is expensive. Very expensive. I thought his estimate for a new boat was low

[@joaquincortez6481]

No kidding man wild what it’d look like trying to start this day and age

[@NinaHansen2008]

My cousins fished out of Southwest Harbor. I felt really honored to go out with each of them and serve as stern man. They were really patient with their old cuz, and one of them even let me drive the boat on our way back into the harbor. These were a couple of the choice memories of my life. I’m 82 now, and cherish these experiences.

[@elliev3593]

I don’t eat seafood and don’t fish. But I am absolutely fascinated by the content of your videos.

[@Elfin1993]

Same here. I think I may be allergic to shellfish. But these insights are invaluable. It's a different world I would've never been exposed to.

[@dylangransjean8855]

Love it. 15 year old owner hiring a 13 year old buddy. Out in the ocean lobster fishing. Well, you beat me and my buddy. He had a paper route and hired me to help him. Every Saturday slept over at his house Sunday morning rain snow before the sun came up. I’m sure that helped with work ethic today just didn’t know it then.

[@hannahkarl5233]

I love seeing the generational side of it! I think its so cool that you were inspired by your dad and grew a passion from seeing what he was doing and now have a sons of your own who are showing interest in something you've loved since their age!

[@dee_dee_place]

Lobster fishermen are lucky because they can go to their homes at the end of each day. The crab fishermen are on the boats for solid months at a time. That would make me nuts. Videos of lobster and crab fishing have given me a greater appreciation for all that goes into getting those items out of the ocean and sea and onto my table. Thank you. I wish all fishermen safe journies & good health. My Parents owned their own business & the stress it put on them was mindblowing.

[@omgpix]

"The crab fishermen are on the boats for solid months at a time. " Heh, I never knew that! Why is it such a stark difference?

[@NavvyMom]

​@@omgpixDepends on the type of crab they're going for. If it's a deep sea crab, they have to go where the crabs are, and to make a profit have to stay out there until the hold is full. Probably varies but isn't a day job.

[@maryhollingsworth3758]

I love this narrative. A Blessed life for sure 🙏

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

Jacob, I've been in food processing my whole life. But I never been to a lobster processing operation. Every other operation dealing with processing and packaging fish I know about but lobster I do not know, mostly because I live in Southern California, and you don't see lobster or shrimp boats here. Content Idea, do a segment called "Off the boat" and show us what happens to the lobsters after you sell to the co-ops. Just giving you some Ideas.

[@stingray8585]

Jacob, living the American dream. Hopefully, your son will keep the heritage of lobster fishing throughout your family.

[@zoehancock]

Equally if he wants to do something else I wish him luck in that.

[@m.theresa1385]

One never knows, it could be his new baby daughter who carries it forward. These days …

[@MrJimheeren]

I would say the seaman’s dream. There are more people fishing out there you know, fishing is not some exclusive American business

[@danielle2451]

Before bureaucracy made it hard to enter and entrepreneurship stopped being pushed in favor of becoming a cog in the system in a big company

[@michelleagnew8780]

This was the best video! I love the logbook with photos and accounting entries. You lead a blessed life!❤

[@CYOA03]

The one key thing I don't think people who are in that position realize is support. When your family backs you and helps you live your dream instead of telling you its a dream and making you feel crazy for wanting to live big. Not having a family or any support systems feels like treading water in the open ocean. The chances of someone happening upon you is extremely rare and it is more likely you will give up or get pulled under.

[@fredboyplay6165]

So true

[@adammoore652]

True he is privileged

[@CYOA03]

@ I wouldn’t say privileged, just lucky. You can still lose it all if you don’t know what you are doing.

[@fredboyplay6165]

@@CYOA03 deep and agreed

[@JoeC-bz2ep]

Its great you two grew up together, working together. Makes both your lives easier.

[@lauriesorensen7587]

Amazing story! Thank you for sharing😊

[@jasonthomas1236]

Your boy just looks just like you when you were his age. Definitely full circle. That’s awesome cherish every minute.

[@markknister6272]

Grand tour through $5million! You are alive doing what you learned from your dad. Priceless!!!! I’m 75 experience speaking.👍👍

[@randyvfromtheperch]

Jacob is a hero. Great video detailing the cost and passion required. .

[@jgw5491]

Considering the bait costs, it is very generous of Jacob to treat the eggers to snacks. 🦞

[@Kiwi91663]

Thank you Jacob. I never thought about or really cared about where or how lobsters are caught. Then one day.... there you were. Now I know and am super excited to eat a lobster. I recently was in California and stopped in at Luke's Lobster that just opened in Santa Monica. I had a roll and wondered if by chance, any of that meat could have come from your boat. It was very yummy!! Can't wait to have another some day!!! Thank you Jacob for making lobster fishing such much fun to learn about and entertaining as well. Best of luck to you and all you do over the many many years ahead!!!

[@AuDHD_Mom]

We get Bombas socks every year at the beginning of the school year, and it really helps so much!! I love my Bombas socks. And unlike some companies that have lower quality product for the "match" donations, Bombas actually just donates the same type of socks. So the kids who have the free socks are not different than the more well-off kiddos who have parents that buy Bombas. I will forever love that company!! What a great sponsorship!!

[@woof3598]

same here

[@zacharycates5485]

This is awesome to watch. As a Mainer who has left Maine, and even left the US, it really feels like home (even though I’m from inland and never spent any time out on a boat). I love just hearing the voices. I never had much of a Maine accent, but I still love it. Keep doing what you do and being wicked awesome you guys!

[@Aokreaper]

When u get a new boat I say name it after the man that trained you and your crew. Respect to your pops. That a true hero’s journey

[@emom358]

The age thing that freaking others out: it's a family business like farming (not corporate farming). I know of people who learned to drive farm equipment as early as 10.

[@loriematthews6418]

At 12 years old I would operate a large tractor, w/disc harrow on the weekends... Along with other farming duties. Kids should work, that's my belief anyway! ☺️

[@CharlieRagland1206]

I started helping full time around 8 on the farm

[@justmegaming1169]

Facts. Family farms all the kids lived on involved being part of every aspect of farming whether crops or live stock at a very young age.

[@BluthBoy1]

You sir, and your crew, are true gentlemen of the sea. I hope all the effort, time and money you have invested comes back to you 100 fold. You provide so much to so many with your insights and ethics. Thank you👍.

[@Wutzibutzi100]

Excellent video, great story, fascinating insight. Well filmed, well told, good editing. Thank you so much! All the best for you, your crew, your families and you business!

[@Garsty]

Wait...the 15 year old captain employing a 13 year old 😅

[@patriciasmith2827]

❤The American dream! ❤

[@nostalgiahitsdifferent.]

🫡 ☝🏽 💯

[@kingjellybean9795]

Child labor laws are ruining the country...

[@KatieDe_G]

No child labor laws in international waters 😅

[@derekpearson5040]

That's called being raised as a man nowadays everyone is too soft to go out n play hard as a young man if you think he was working that's only partially true if you're 15 with your buddy that's more play than work and he's still playing more than working cuz if you do something you love you'll never work a day

[@musicalchairs56]

That's amazing that Tristan's been there since the beginning.

[@junbug0014]

Jacob, look forward to every video you and your crew film. Very informative about your journey as a youngster going out with your dad. Very fortunate to have a great teacher showing you everything about lobster fishing. May you and the crew have many safe and prosperous trips.

[@boatman222345]

Great video! Most people have no idea of the financial, physical, and emotional costs involved in lobstering and it's a real eye opener to see them listed one by one. And as Jacob pointed out he's done it the cheapest way by making do with older boats and a lot of fixing up. I've never lobstered but I ran a nature charter boat operation in Maine for 25 years so I can fully appreciate what Jacob says when he points out that you re completely at the mercy of the weather. There are many days when you sit around all day hoping the wind will die down or the rain stop. The one thing he didn't really talk about is just how hard and dangerous commercial fishing is. It usually rates #2 in deaths per hundred thousand workers with logging being the most dangerous. Working on a platform that never stops moving is also really hard on the body and many lobstermen have knee and hip replacements by the time they are in their 50s! So the next time you order a lobster dinner you'll appreciate that all things considered you're getting a real bargain!

[@m.gramlich239]

I think this is one of my favorite videos. You make a learning experience fun. Cherish your dad and those friends, because a lot of people don't have that 'LOVE' to share.

[@Zebrails]

20:03 The moon, Jupiter, Mars, maybe Saturn... sometimes joined by Venus and Mercury... Beautiful story, Jacob. "Give a man a fish and he eats for a meal. Teach a man to fish and he may put you out of business." Keep up the good work! John BC, Canada

[@gregoryblake2563]

Another great video, Jacob. As an Engineer, it's great to learn what goes on behind the scenes of your delicious bounty. I'm fascinated by the choreography of the buoys, traps, and ropes coming in and going back out so quickly. Could you do a video on that?

[@longlowdog]

In the early '80's in Scotland I worked a 20' clinker built prawn creel boat hauling 600 prawn creels (12 fleets of 50) and 150 lobster pots (when in season) with a crew of two, myself and the skipper. After expenses the boat took 50% for repairs, gear and future improvements/upgrades, the skipper and I took a 25% share. Days began at 6am and we were usually onshore by 6pm. As a late teenager making £300 a week when a bricklayer was on £100 was quite an experience. I worked in the glory days of Scottish fishing when a young guy could walk down the pier, ask for a bunk and begin work with no training and if he had a good work ethic, nimble hands and a sense of self preservation could look forward to a life of prosperity and an early start to building a family he knew he could support. Boat legislation, training requirements, and bureaucracy have changed the job now to something unrecognisable from those days.

[@armandsavoia9394]

I'm 67 years old we had three fish markets in Harlem in New York and none of my brothers wanted to stay with it needed that I so I joined the Navy which is close to being to the fish too but we never wanted to stay in the business like you did I'm very impressed I wish I would have done it but on the other hand if I would have stayed with my father did he wound up being a very poor man Rich & Spirits were pour in the pocket I'll give you an example in 1971 he was taking home $10,000 on a Friday night selling fish from the fish market that's just one store in 1988 he was bringing home $3,000 on a Friday and then he finally decided that this is not the business anymore not like it was when he was younger when they were cutting more fish making more money I like everything all good things must come to an end great job keep up the good work keep up the videos give you for the Mad props for what he taught you I wish I could have done the same for my boys but they decided to join the Navy like me so instead we fight for the country take care God bless Merry Christmas and see you next year we will hear from you next year this is Armand from Brooklyn New York

[@highlanddaniel]

This is great! Jacob is a master communicator and lobster man'

[@aliceogorodny2914]

Wonderful, educational and fun video. Thanks for sharing what you do and greetings to the family and hard-working crew.

[@crystalhazelton5451]

Goodness I love your videos!!! Thanks for sharing 💫

[@annebird9195]

Triston is that bestman bestfriend wingman brother that everyone needs. I love that you guys have aa life long friendship

[@RaeCarson]

They're not only best mates in a social sense, but they became and stayed work mates too!! And while the ocean itself might be a vast workplace overall, each and every lobster boat is rather small in crew compliment! Being equally invested (and mindful) in the business across the board can indeed make even the most labor-intensive jobs feel less soul-draining!

[@lonesomelenny7606]

I'll never complain about the cost of a lobster dinner again. Thank you for the video👋

[@penpal222]

How cool it is that you have to be owner operater to lobster ! Keeping it in the grasp of the joes and not giving it up to corporate greed

[@valariemeltzer1059]

Awesome video. So awesome that y'all have such a working friendship on the boat and off. Makes for an amazing work atmosphere and the day goes by better and faster. Love learning about your work.

[@brianashley8761]

Love this behind the scenes, i thought the gas cost per year would have been more. Thanks for making these videos jason

[@brianashley8761]

I meant Jacob my bad

[@sheenamoore3938]

I love your videos Jacob. As i love my seafood its good to see where n how it gets to land.Brings a new appreciation to all those out in boats n risk there lives for us to keep eating seafood. So glad i stumbled across your page.So much fun but also educational. Keep safe. From the UK.🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@seagirl1100]

Love the pics of the history of your family and your young pics with your Dad. Hard work but you make it look fun. Awesome video, nostalgic

[@gattman1983]

I've done a lot of different types of commercial fishing over the years, from lobster and crab potting, all the way up to 20-30 metre trawlers fishing for whitefish, pelagic fish, clams and langoustine prawns. Doesn't matter what type of boat you have, you have to put the money in. Knowing that you have to keep everything in tip top shape is what makes a good boat owner. Where I come from, the fishing industry has become very difficult to get into financially. Boats are more and more under the ownership of bigger companies who buy up the struggling boats and their quota licenses, scrap what they don't need, and hire crews to fish hard for them. Seeing an independent boat owner like yourself pushing for the grass roots of the industry is great to see in this day and age. Showing your kids the industry and passing on your knowledge is amazing to watch. Skippers here don't want their kids going to sea because of how hard the industry has it now. We fishermen really are a dying breed.

[@karryroerish]

Thank you Jacob for doing these videos and bringing us into your world, pretty incredible!

[@brendagamez7279]

Thank you for sharing, it gives us land dwellers a whole new perspective on your type of work and what goes into it to make it successful.

[@DownEastSaw]

To the rest of the world, a “Door Yard” is just your front, side, or back yard. As long as one of the doors of your house faces that yard, you can call it a door yard. Welcome to Maine.

[@capesquirt]

Oh yeah. DoorYard. I was blown away when Jacob said it. I haven't heard that quote since the early 90's when I was dating a girl from Fort Kent. Being from and still on Cape Cod,I didn't understand at first..

[@judyevans5618]

Door yard is also used in the Maritime Provinces of Canada.

[@TacoSallust]

A day at sea is a day well-spent. I love watching your channel because it reminds me of my Navy days. Now I'm in Iowa as far from the sea as is possible, and watching you lads lobstering brings me great memories and great joy.

[@eldonhoward7925]

You are blessed to have your family and friends. Your hard work down through the years is commenndable. Keep it up!

[@rz5129]

I love to hear the history and see all the old photos. Awesome stories and keep it up!!

[@damnskippy7879]

Glad y'all get along together. That makes for a great crew. And a more productive day.

[@kathyjohnson1220]

Thank you, Jacob, for this amazing informative video. You are amazing and so are your father, grandfathers for passing down their knowledge. I wish you much success in your business and hope you get that bigger boat that you can pass down to your children.

[@smm2476]

So much respect dude. I hope the You Tube channel brings you some nice additional income. We certainly love to follow you.

[@miguelWORKS]

Thank you for the background video we’ve all been waiting for. You’re awesome man and we all love your content! Keep it coming brother!!

[@TiqueClarke]

You have a great family story . The fact that your dad helped you establish your own business rather than the "AND SONS" tradition says a lot about his desire that you be your own man and he was probably a tough taskmaster and teacher and set a high bar for you. I enjoy your videos, and you are an excellent teacher and broadcaster/commentator yourself. Be blessed my man wish you the best.

[@billpar]

love these videos , love the seeming fun you have with the crew, your buddies thank you

[@eric_seguin]

One of my favorite channels. Now I know more of something I will never use. LOL I know its early but here goes. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

[@ellen6229]

Thank You Jacob, Very informative Video, You Guys work so hard, Please be Safe out there 🙏

[@MichaelWoroniak49660]

Admiration for Jacob and crew: Real men!

[@jimmyscales194]

You're making good money and having a good time can't beat that

[@Mordakai04]

What a great video Jacob, being someone who grew up on the seacoast in NH, I relocated currently down south now. (I miss NE. very much) I have done many things over my 57 years of life. Doing a small stint of commercial fishing, I never knew how much the costs were. Thanks for providing us with such and in-depth look not only as a fisherman but as a owner operator. I think there may be one cost you have forgotten: the priceless family time we miss. As much as we love the sea and all of its wonder. Our family is Priceless and sometimes the cost of not being around gets overlooked. :) Thank you again for the incredible content you provide and for being a professor of the seas sorta speak.

[@Nickelbippy]

I loved this video! You and your crew are a perfect fit for KZbin. You guys make a lot of people have a better, happier day.

[@Open2OpenUT]

Wow what a great video! Those numbers are scary but you are living the dream and there’s not many that could say that, so well done Jacob 👍👏👏👏👏

[@dzintrarowe4272]

Lobsters are expensive but SO GOOD. Glad you're doing well. KZbin has opened people's knowledge in general. Where else would we see where our Lobsters come from and how hard you all work.

[@lisafox6090]

Was able to go lobster fishing in Vinalhaven ME when I was in my 8th grade oceanography class, had a ball. We even got to “catch our own lobster” for dinner, and my poor classmate couldn’t disassemble his lobster because it kept “looking” at him, so I had to do it for him.😂

[@laurareiss266]

I love your videos - you always have a smile on your face - the crew too 😘😃🦞🦞

[@marydecoff1777]

I enjoy watching your videos because you love what you are doing. You are truly blessed to be able to support yourselves and your families doing something that you love. I am also aware that you all work hard to bring us those yummy little critters. Thank you.

[@chrisblake4198]

I love hearing more about your story. I'm an inland Maine kid, but we love and respect the sea and those who work on it.

[@topdestruction9429]

I love this video it brings alot of perspective to the live of a lobster fisherman and what it took for u to get to where you are now. I hope to see you build your dream boat to see what it would be like.

[@musicalchairs56]

Giving the lobsters 🦞 those snacks when you throw them back adds up.

[@pwrplnt1975]

Your Dad is one amazing man and father.

[@richvandemark5579]

Best onto yet Jaob!Love hearing the back story.

[@nyjetstales7789]

Great video. Really enjoyed hearing about more of the stuff we don't necessarily know or get to see. Love your content and keep it coming

[@peterparsons7141]

Good job. I started working at a very young age, and it has always been my retreat. When I’m not sure, or have doubts or whatever life is throwing at me,,, I work and I’ve always been thankful for having that. All the guys in my peer group are the same, it’s just born in you.

[@theranger311]

Another wonderful video... thank you so much, your dedication to your environment and crew is amazing

[@tarynsanmartino8930]

Great background stories that got you to where you are today. Really appreciate the sharing of this. After your tallies on expenses, it's a wonder money can be made although you do it so well. Props for getting your boys in there and sharing it all with them. Priceless. Be safe and catch tons. 🤗

[@SMEEON]

As a small business owner on my 4th year, this video was incredibly validating and made me realize most folks are going through the same process. My boat is my cargo van that I use for service. There’s so many analogs that are really just relatable. Thank you for this video.

[@derahnsikes3]

I got gifted some Bombas socks. They are actually really nice socks! It ain't cheap but they are very nice.

[@totoybrown0908]

the first time i saw a clip of vid from this man, i can already tell he’s got a pure heart💎, and hearing now he’s got a friend since birth then childhood working everyday together till now🤯, wow 🫡🫶👏👏👏

[@leighanncronin6905]

❤❤❤ your lobstering life story Jacob! Awesome that your dad instilled true work ethic on you as a young boy❣️. Thank you Dad!

[@9liveslisa]

I've really enjoyed watching you and your crew catching lobsters out there. It's amazing business. You should be very proud of yourself!

[@starstuff606]

love the start of the video where you walk us through some history. super cool and inspiring

[@handyman75657]

Not many times can you have a job that you love and have fun in Todays Life! To work with Friends while doing so is also another perk! When you can work together in such a Dangerous job and instantly know what to do when you need to do the right things to survive and have Fun. Thank you for the Videos Guys!

[@soozekuzyk8020]

I get what you mean about owning your own business and not being able to shut it off. We own a home-based business, and sometimes I'll be on the phone speaking with a client and they'll end their conversation with, "Have a great weekend!" And I'm like... "Oh, crap! Is it already??? I'd best get some groceries in!!" We don't really get weekends and holidays. LOL

[@galepeluso3434]

Thanks for everything you do we enjoy our seafood and appreciate what you do

[@PeterIshman]

And we enjoy watching your videos. You're truly a lucky man.

[@steventrompeter9883]

Thanks for taking the time to explain the expense involved in lobster fishing. Be safe. 😊

[@andyhopkins]

I just love watching your content and your 'always positive' outlook. Keep it coming.

[@jdantigua1999]

Thanks Jacob and crew for sharing so much. I wish you 10 million subscribers 🎉🎉