I work for a trucking company. We actually were just selected as one of the companies to start doing a training program for 18 year olds to go over the road. Alot of opportunities coming along in this industry that is for sure! great interview. I do want to say there is a reason it pays so well there are sacrifices with this career and as long as you are ok with that you can make a great living.
@@JordanJank Don't be jealous. He is giving other people a 'road map' of how it can be done and what pitfalls to look out for. If I was 20-25 and not 68, looking to start my own trucking operation, I would very much value what this young man is saying so that I can avoid expensive mistakes and know how to navigate when I hit a rough patch that ALL businesses have at some point. Clearly his parents recognize that he will not squander the money and will be successful in his endeavors. He is proving them right.
He's spot on with that maintenance number of 20%. I've owned my trucking company 4 years now and that figure has always worked. Someone taught this young man well. He's wayyyyy ahead of the learning curve of this industry.
@@williamparker6702 yeah was about to say, no way did he just start this by himself especially the truck and trailer that cheap no fucking way, tons of help from their family
@@Jay-jayy-n9u you are right. He got tons of help than an average joe. and the video didn’t really tell how he did it but was just telling he was a millionaire. I heard tons of stories about self made young adults and some are true. some are kinda true.
After 21st successful years of running my own Trucking company and making millions I can say this video is on point. Strating a Trucking company is not an easy task, you need a lot of paperwork, knowledge and large understanding to run the business. I can say the basic problem to start a trucking business is capital. To get started with Trucking business you need a large sum of money as your working capital and a minimum of $50,000 in your maintenance account before making you final decision of joining the business because anything can go wrong anything, and you have to be prepared for it. But do you know you can get a governmental Grant of over $300,000 to start a trucking business. I came to know about this few years ago and it has been helped my company a lot. I get a governmental grant support every six months. Getting a Governmental Grant should be your first motive before proceeding to join the business. I wish every Trucker out there a successful and profitable business Week.
I’m looking for a business grant to start up my upcoming business opening up. My business is LLC and verified and I wanted to know how I can get him contact with the Agent that helped you out with the process because I desperately need the funding to make my business successful. I will be patiently waiting for your reply.
The best option for you to do is make research about Professional and License Grant Agent around you. It only a professional and license person that can help you apply for a governmental grant.
I'm a retired private equity guy and have met many people in my career. I'm impressed. Ask a question, get an immediate response. This guy is going places and I'm happy to see it happen.
"Met the right people" is how a 19 year old excelled where 40 and 50 year olds who have 20 years of driving failed. Someone hooked him up with consistent profitable loads.
Not to take anything away from this young mans hustle, it definitelt took hard work. If you bough a truck in 2019, and drove it from then until 2022, consistenly, you did great. Loads were plentiful, The demand was super high. That will not be the same result for people buying trucks right now.
I definitely call BS, he didn't start from nothing. Parents are probably filthy rich. He reminds me of a 20 year old guy in Florida that I started working for, the guy had this huge lawn- landscaping business, I mean he had so many trucks, mowers, high dollar equipment and not to mention he was a straight up prick. He tried to act like he knew it all and started from nothing. But from somebody like me that was in lawn care almost 10 years it was clear he didn't start the business from the ground up. Come to find out his rich grandparents had basically bought him all the equipment and he had only done it maybe a year if that and it showed big time.
40 and 50 year old's didn't have the easier opportunities that are available today. And now it's harder to get motivated at that age compared to the clear head you have at 19.
At 19 he has a trucking business, a construction company, and his pilot license, obviously he grew up in a family business and his parents were able to afford to pay and support all this for him
He didn’t start this business on his own. He had help, LOTS of help. I’m not hating or jealous just stating the obvious. I’m happy for him and hopes he continues to become more successful
This young man is showing the importance of having a great Network and parents who know what they're doing. You can tell someone was setting him up to become an owner in any field. His drive alone is amazing
@@katedaphne4495 where did he say that? Seems you're making a lot of assumptions about people, so it makes me wonder, is this your way of coping with your inadequacies?
@@katedaphne4495 Thats crazy cause he said in the video, you know the one you watched, that he started with the one truck that he bought with money from his first job....So your blindly hating and assuming or ignorantly commenting without even watching the video....Now do I think he had help? Of course, but to dicredit what he said with no basis makes you look like an ass.
I will say he knows what he is doing. I started out with one truck at 20 yrs old back in the 80's and ended up with 22 trucks and had flatbed, dry van, refrigerator trailers and also hauled containers out of NJ port. Did all that for 33 yrs and retired at the age of 51. I think he will do well.
That’s good but how much did you retire with ? Think your business would stand up to different more stringent regulations nowadays ? Can’t cheat the system with paper logs anymore . Plus your working with a bad economy now plus a covid economy no matter how much people want to deny it. I’m a fleet owner myself. I’m very sharp in this business and it’s very very hard nowadays to run good numbers. The freight rates have dropped significantly and it’s extremely competitive . Broker rates are cut throat and payoffs to get those “sweet loads “ from the brokers are high. Too much expense too much regs to barley break even now. A lot has changed since the 80s. But good for you that it worked out for you. I’d like to see this kids numbers. I don’t think he may be doing well as he says he does. It’s alot of fast talking. Hope he doesn’t get married someday . A divorce from a gold digging woman in a divorce will liquidate everything . I took a bad hit like that . I finally just closed my doors last year thanks to her and alot of other things.
Been running my own Trucking Company all throughout of California territories and I can this is interesting seen this young man doing well for himself. Starting a trucking company depend fundamentally on capital/ funds I don’t think this little boy can get up there without a governmental or parental help/funding. I started my own after been awarded a governmental grant.
This is one of the best advice video for Getting into this industry I've seen in a long time. I am super joyful to see this young man, being a MAN! Hats off to you sir! You are disciplined, respectful, honest, and observant! You are in harmony young sir! Good job!
It’s funny bc I went to high school with Mikael we were both in the same grade but he’s actually the most successful kid that I know that came from our graduation class
That is a 2 headed dragon tho. Although there are many variables to become successful this man is a overacheiver. Some characteristics instilled from his dad and brother. But as you make a fine point it is perfectly fine to still be deciding and trying at 19. Mikail just discovered and initated his decisions sooner that most. As I said at the onset, A overacheiver.
I’m so happy seeing my age group starting and making it young. I’m a 19 year old chef, moving at a steady pace and making my own money as well. I’m 2 months I’ll be getting my first car ever 🤗🌞
@@steven5650 Wow that’s great to hear! 19 here and I want to drive my own box truck and hopefully expand. The process has a lot of obstacles I won’t lie
Opportunity comes and goes, only hard work pays of. If you can learn to work with both your hands and your brain early on, you'll be pushing hard before you even know it. This guy is an absolute trooper. More power to him!
Incredible! One week into obtaining my CDL in Oregon and this video is extremely inspiring. Had an amazing life in the fitness industry in my 20s and now getting into driving as I turn 30. This video was incredible 👏
I can’t believe how many people are trying to find error or something wrong with his plan. What works for some wont work for all. His situation could literally be HIS SITUATION. The 1 in a million. The perfect alighted moment in time. I would’ve thought there would be more positive, i spirited or constructive comments… this is so sad. He’s 19 and trying instead of waiting for opportunities to find him.
It’s not as easy as it looks and sounds, trucking business is tough and as an owner you’ll spend a lot of time dealing with stupid drivers, repair and maintenance, you either gotta expend to being just an owner and have an employee for every task or just stay low
It won't be easy but you can do it. This kid put a lot of effort into his business but he did have a ton of help from his parents and that's the big difference and why he's succeeding at such a young age.
First thing I noticed is he is standing between the tailgate of the truck and the trailer as he’s guiding the truck back. Never do that!! One slip off the brake and accidentally hit the gas in panic will smash whatever is in between. Be safe guys.
He is 19 guys seriously instead of making positive comments you talk about how much he makes It’s not all about money in this life The kid is a good example for many of us out here
Yep with good parents and already established wealth you are able to get ahead at an early age. Amazing was good parenting and money can do for a young person.
Not many grow up with the opportunities he grew up with that led him to be able to start that business. Its cool he actually took that opportunity and did something with it. Prop’s to him.
We all have opportunities in life that knock on our doors daily but we reject most of them. I have given opportunities to many people who purposely didn't take it because of alcohol, because of a woman, because they are lazy, because of many reasons. I too have now realized how many doors I closed on myself. I started my own trucking company at the age of 24 with less than $15k cash and some credit. My windowed mother was broke and all I had was my hustle.
@@P_Money_Man maybe some of them…. I’m sure he grew up in a family that cared about him, taught him tons of shit and gave him bare minimum a free place to stay and probably some capital. This idea that everyone who’s successful is self made and hit home runs when 99% of them started on third is comical at best.
That's 100% fact. I know a lot of people that can do exactly what he's doing right now. If they had half of the opportunity he's not the only one with that kind of drive and intelligence. Some people when they go up a little bit get pushed back down
No there's a wall that happens for trucking companies, it happens around 50 trucks in your fleet. At 50 there is this invisible wall that takes a lot to even manage or go beyond.
So proud of this young man. You're an inspiration and I know you're gonna go far. You got a good head on your shoulders, a great work ethic and you love what you do.
Man, what a guy. I got into dispatching to help my father's business, but after a year I still only dispatch one truck. I really want to expand but not too sure how. But seeing after hearing Mikael's story is motivating me to expand further. Keep up the good work!
Amazing to see, I started 3 years ago whenever I was 20 years old. Today I have 5 trucks, 3 are paid off 2 are lease and 5 reefers. This video is spot on and amazing to see people my age doing this as well. My biggest struggle was finding drivers at first but now I have many interested and no trucks anywhere for a decent price. Covid prices on trucks are still here and rates are low with high diesel prices. Anybody looking to get started I’d encourage you, I started with a 500k mile fleet owned Volvo that cost me 35k. Won’t get those prices any more but heres the takeaway. Stay under 500k miles so you still have a warranty(make sure you do). Make some money on that truck and don’t screw people over and be cheap on repairs. Drivers come and go but treat everyone right along with your trucks and you’ll retire early! Just my two cents
@@superbros1690 we exist. Treat us right and pay us well and we will find you. The biggest problems in the industry from a drivers point is respect, pay, and family time.....if you can be good at 2 out 3 you will find drivers who will retire with your company.
@@superbros1690 well if your asking about this particular job opertunity he said he finds them primarily thru facebook and tiktoc. But every company is different, some dont advertis and just ha e a web site, some run adds on job boards and such and others just plaster a sign on trailers with a phone number.
Any tips for someone starting out? I’m 24 and have been trucking for about a year or so and I’m buying my first truck soon. I’ve got drivers ready for my other trucks once I get them. But would love some advice!
It's crazy how money will make everyone respect you. You can tell the older guy is nervous over the younger guy. Wow. Imagine who you will be when you become successful. Confidence that can only be attained by success. It's a different level
I work for thermo king as a field service technician. Amazing to see this. I hope to achieve this after 25 years of service work. Pay off a rig and trailer. Get a class B. Work the own authority and choose to believe in your customers and create strong reliable contracts. Awesome dude!
If you work for thermo king I would like to say a big f. u. Especially the thermo king in Joplin MO. I have a tri pac apu was referred to take it there for some work. They up charged me up the ass $1800 to replace a fan bracket, relocate the condenser. After all the work, a month later the apu was leaking freon. Those are the technicians there and the work they did. I left them a nice review on Google maps for other customers to be aware!!!!
It's fantastic that he did so well, not being negative, but his parents set him up for success. If he was homeless or had a single parent the chances of this would be slim. It's so Important to have an old fashion man and women raise a child.
If you dont have that, live your life in a way that will set your kids up for it. Yes, a traditional family is the best chance of success in life. We need to push that instead of everything else we push.
This was one of the best videos on TH-cam I’ve seen in a while! It’s not very often where the interviewer asked the same questions I had throughout the entire video! Respect to the young man for his success!
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Nice, he had inside information and being around it for a while made a smooth transition. Shows how the people around you can play an important part of your success.
It's so crazy to see such a young guy this smart. I've been a company driver for 11 years and have always had dreams of driving for a company guy like this or owning a company like him. I do meet and turns for old dominion freight line and have done team driving but I've never done the "warehouse to warehouse" driving. I've got my million miles and would love to have an opportunity to drive for this guy. Good on him. Sounds like he takes great care of his drivers and equipment.
Some people just have an entire different level of drive to make things happen and to figure it out. This kids one of them. No matter what he choices to do he'll be successful
Wow, he already shows a lot of experience. Even takes interviews for dinners to get to know them. That really puts a level of respect between them. At “sit down and break bread”.
I am trully impressed with this 19 year old.. its nice to see someone with this drive that is so driven. Now i will tell you if you dont have good credit , it will be very hard to start and build a trucking company. I know because i have a company and i have struggled because of my credit score. But saying that i say this , Dont give up if you want something..
I enjoyed the interviewee but the interviewer is so professional in his questions asking, he is not bored and this shows that he truly cracked the code of this game of interviewing, keep it up broda, Love from Cape Town, South Africa
Good for him. I inherited my dead mothers company and came here to learn from an 19 year old. I thought I did a thing or two, not in comparison. This kids crushing it. I might need to restructure my business and start hiring company driver rather than owner operators. Wtg dude!!
Thanks for watching simbad. Sorry to hear about your mother. The wonderful thing about life is we can all learn from one another regardless of the age. 😀 How long has your family been in the industry?
This kid is my hero. I'm sure he grew up either in his parents' business or books. I do hope one day he talks to high schoolers so they learn goal setting and execution.. putting an action plan in place and making it happen!
He is reaching kids, I teach business in high school and I use these videos to show kids there are other options other than working for someone or going to college.
@@theslavicimmigrant4795 He says his father owned businesses and "made all his money from there". So his father is probably well off too. His father was the one who likely taught him or even made him set up his first landscaping business and taught him about being self-employed early. Many men don't have that. Still kudos to him for being so ambitious.
Trucking is not very good right now. Rates are way down, the bottom feeders that don’t know their numbers, are hauling cheap. Makes $100k, but only netted 8k.
This man has changed my life forever. I started focusing on building a trucking company after watching this video. And today i am so grateful to to own 50 trucks in California and making my dream amount.
This is an awesome video! Its almost as good as the time my dads millionaire boss told him to ask him whenever he wants to be a millionaire. On my dads 40th birthday, he felt ready for his advice. After a long story of how you work here then do this and that, his finale was that his rich friends dad offered his friend a buisness, but his friend didn't want it, so he gave it to my dads boss. So basically, the moral of both stories is: be friends with an established millionaire and work until they offer you a piece of the pie
@@samoday2992 Bro, I remember hearing him tell me that and getting so mad... I was like: " thats it?! You get a rich person to give you buisness? What kind of bullshit is that!?" That's basically what's happening in this video. The kid didn't randomly start a successful training buisness. His friends family is consulting him through it
Wow I’m 20 and took a different route I went from online e commerce to buying two houses for income along side my day job and I thought I was doing good this dude has more work ethics than anybody I’ve met
This is very impressive Ozzy. 😀You are doing such an amazing job and setting yourself up for success. We hope that this video motivates you to keep going and not let age prevent you from achieving your dreams. Please keep us updated with how you're doing and let us know if you ever have questions along the way. 👍👍
Initial help is very crucial. At 19 without anyone around it’s VERY DIFFICULT. Doesn’t mean its easy but having people around you who support you and provide financially support, it get alot easy
This man is insane, so much knowledge at 19 in running a business. He said he got the money off his landscaping business he did before, now trucking and he said he gets his personal money off his construction company. I'm 22 and have no idea what I wanna do with my future, nothing I've looked into interest me as a long term career.
I remember being here pre-100k subscribers. It's awesome to see the growth, even if I wasn't keeping up (or subscribed) for the last few months. Thanks for sharing this video, and all of the businesses.
Thumbs up from a fellow Washington business owner, I’m 18 and this is my 3rd week up and running (landscaping) we’re at 5,000 in gross already, very thankful
I’ve seen this guy at my old high school (Chiawana high school) I’m starting my trucking classes in September in pasco as well this just gave me insane boost of motivation to get my shit straight and start my own business as well
Something is fishy - notice how they gloss over the "how did you get started" part and jump into other data. When he said "Insurance is your biggest cost, I spend $100k on insurance a yr" most people would be like "Ok hold up. How the f*** did you get that kind of money to start with?" Clearly the kid had help. He mentioned his friend who had a trucking business. I guarantee you his friends family helped set this kid up or he had a wealthy parent to guarantee things like loans and/or insurance. Total start up costs were likely well over $200k and 19 yr olds don't have that lying around from running a paper route. Also how did he get loads? FROM HIS FRIEND - who was likely going through and expansion. Sure the kid had to work hard to realize the full potential of all that help but come on.....no one starts a biz like this and jumps to making $150/mo in revenue.......this is just like so many self-help books on the market. They tell a great story that's impossible for most to repeat because they don't have the same backing and/or opportunities.
This is why we can’t nice things tbh If you are telling the truth then I would file a lawsuit against the teenager otherwise I believe that he persevered enough to actually run his business
Regardless if he had backing from finance & business, it's still impressive to see. He still had to put in the work and hours so props to him. No one really achieves anything on their own anyways. We all need help
i know the poeple complaining that he had it easy since he had connections is crazy. people will always finds a way to hate on someones success. the key is to take advantage of your opportunities
I wouldn't complain the only thing that I dislike is that no mention or realistic backbone of help he had from parents connects and all some kids probably gonna have this dream and be like oh wow I can do this! and their parents are drunks or druggies barely making it, he decides to blow a 30k loan on a truck or his last ditch effort ends up failing and might be depressed or take his own life in a fortnite game. my neighbor did this started a landscaping business and ended up taking his own after it didn't work out.. it's sad but it happens so much around me it's hard to keep dreaming when it's not always the full story or truth rag to riches are usually bs, 1%, or connects and money.
@@too2311 exactly, dude you think this kid didn’t use his parents credit? In reality, he would have to pay rent, bills, insurance, food and more all while going to school and working part time paying 30% in taxes? Come on now let’s be real for a moment, thats impossible.
@@ja.almighty Exactly. You gotta work with what you have and if you have more than others, leverage that advantage. Many people talking shit or not taking action already have significant advantages over others that they don't even realize. Similarly many others would not even have the same success had they had access to funding.
@@UpFlip I did, and thank you so much! I'm at a fork in the road right now in life and just don't know what to do to put food on the table for my family. These videos are a tremendous help, and a big thank you to you and your team for making these available. Definitely a lot of time and effort have gone into these and it shows! A big thank you! 🙏🙌
It's not crazy, at all what he did, it takes motivation and a want to know about anything you want to learn. Yes that means you must learn on your free time instead of hang out. Yes that means to sacrifice your available time to learn , instead of hanging out. Good luck !!!
Mad props to the kid, he was born to be a businessman. Not many people can do what he does, hope he reaches his goal of owning 10 000 trucks one day! PS : Thank you for showing us another incredibly talented and intelligent individual who made something out of his life at such young age.
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20% is a great rule of thumb. I started my small logistics adventures at the beginning of the year and that rule has always saved my ass. There is money to be made, Just gotta be willing to find it. Still on 1 truck and profiting 150k p/y working 2.5 weeks a month. Keep chasing your dreams, Don't give up.
Curious how he has a CDL at 19?. You had to be 21 for many years now to have your CDL. In fact, you can't hold a CDL Learners unless you will be at least 21 when you are due to test for your CDL.
@@brandonrobertson6327 that is incorrect you have to be 18 or older to get your cdl, Although until you are 21 you cannot cross state lines in a commercial vehicle
@@alexx4325 You are correct for Intrastate drivers. In Virginia, it is a K restriction for the state you reside in. I was under the impression he was driving Interstate which is driving across state lines. I was unaware of the K restriction/ Intrastate clause. When I took my CDL, it was with intent to drive Interstate.
This episode is brilliant in that you interview a budding entrepreneur at the beginning of his journey rather than after he or she has made it and already living in Malibu, or owning a Ferrari. It is highly inspiring in that it is much easier to relate to and believe success in business is achieved.
@@UpFlip Yeah, I have watched quite a few other interviews you have conducted. They are all very good and insightful, even all the way out here in South Africa. If you could conduct follow up interviews with this budding trucker every three years to monitor and review his progress, growth, new business and life lessons; it would be great and to see how others can relate to his growth story
If you look up his DOT on safer company snapshot it says his fleet drove 0 miles last year. He also only has 3 power units not hundreds. If y’all think it’s this easy don’t get false hope.
I drive for Old Dominion Freight Line . Things are not actually flowing well in my division, so I thought it time to get my own trucking business into Operation. I came across your channel two months ago after I have applied for SBA loan multiple times myself to get a new truck and start my business but my application was denied. I decided to follow your Instructions by paying and hiring a Financial Loan/ Grant Agent that help me look out for the best Trucing Business Grant program that suite my business and credit score. I'm very happy to inform you that after Four weeks of application process with the loan agent you recommended my business has finally been approved for $187,000 Business Grant. I will be able to get all my business equipments this January and my business will start it's operation fully. Thank you so much and Happy New Year to Everyone seen this today.
Thank you for the comment Arvence. 😀This is so true. There are so many things we can achieve when we follow our dreams. Are you in the trucking industry as well?
It is very inspiring that he has his own business at 19, but lets be real. He was private contractor first, and I'm sure he saved up a lot of money and also the help from his parents. I'm sure he didn't have $2 Million just sitting around to start up a trucking business, but I'll give credit, where it's do and he's got it.
i look at his story and the way his running his business , it make me feel soo proud of him being 19, to all of you Harvard , collage people you are looking at the real deal - 17 year old pilot and 19 year old real business man kid
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I work for a trucking company. We actually were just selected as one of the companies to start doing a training program for 18 year olds to go over the road. Alot of opportunities coming along in this industry that is for sure! great interview. I do want to say there is a reason it pays so well there are sacrifices with this career and as long as you are ok with that you can make a great living.
@@JordanJank Don't be jealous. He is giving other people a 'road map' of how it can be done and what pitfalls to look out for. If I was 20-25 and not 68, looking to start my own trucking operation, I would very much value what this young man is saying so that I can avoid expensive mistakes and know how to navigate when I hit a rough patch that ALL businesses have at some point.
Clearly his parents recognize that he will not squander the money and will be successful in his endeavors. He is proving them right.
He's spot on with that maintenance number of 20%. I've owned my trucking company 4 years now and that figure has always worked. Someone taught this young man well. He's wayyyyy ahead of the learning curve of this industry.
His friends family is consulting him. He didn't start this on his own
@@wtf1231122 He's in good hands then. Good for him
@@williamparker6702 yeah was about to say, no way did he just start this by himself especially the truck and trailer that cheap no fucking way, tons of help from their family
@@Jay-jayy-n9u you are right. He got tons of help than an average joe. and the video didn’t really tell how he did it but was just telling he was a millionaire.
I heard tons of stories about self made young adults and some are true. some are kinda true.
Yeah I wonder who helped him.
After 21st successful years of running my own Trucking company and making millions I can say this video is on point. Strating a Trucking company is not an easy task, you need a lot of paperwork, knowledge and large understanding to run the business. I can say the basic problem to start a trucking business is capital. To get started with Trucking business you need a large sum of money as your working capital and a minimum of $50,000 in your maintenance account before making you final decision of joining the business because anything can go wrong anything, and you have to be prepared for it. But do you know you can get a governmental Grant of over $300,000 to start a trucking business. I came to know about this few years ago and it has been helped my company a lot. I get a governmental grant support every six months. Getting a Governmental Grant should be your first motive before proceeding to join the business. I wish every Trucker out there a successful and profitable business Week.
Hello how do I also get to write and submit my grant application successfully so that my Grant application request get funded.
I’m looking for a business grant to start up my upcoming business opening up. My business is LLC and verified and I wanted to know how I can get him contact with the Agent that helped you out with the process because I desperately need the funding to make my business successful. I will be patiently waiting for your reply.
Hello I’m a truck driver from Florida. I have been making a lot of research about to to get grant fund to fund my working capital
Can you explain in details how you get your grants
The best option for you to do is make research about Professional and License Grant Agent around you. It only a professional and license person that can help you apply for a governmental grant.
I'm a retired private equity guy and have met many people in my career. I'm impressed. Ask a question, get an immediate response. This guy is going places and I'm happy to see it happen.
Hi, I don't know how but this doesn't add up with his age and the rules of trucking.
This dude knows more about running a business at age 19 than anyone I know in business grad school. Salute daily.
Thanks for the comment man!
That is great 💖💖💖
Doubt you know anyone in business grad school but that’s nice.
@@angelcelis9090 it’s called St Joe University. MBA. 2012.
@@angelcelis9090 someone’s upset with their degree😂
"Met the right people" is how a 19 year old excelled where 40 and 50 year olds who have 20 years of driving failed. Someone hooked him up with consistent profitable loads.
Not to take anything away from this young mans hustle, it definitelt took hard work. If you bough a truck in 2019, and drove it from then until 2022, consistenly, you did great. Loads were plentiful, The demand was super high. That will not be the same result for people buying trucks right now.
But those 50 year olds dont want to meet the right people. They just do what they have in front of them and its enough for them. Dont complain
Those 40 and 50 yr Olds have their own trucks so they clearly didn't fail
I definitely call BS, he didn't start from nothing. Parents are probably filthy rich. He reminds me of a 20 year old guy in Florida that I started working for, the guy had this huge lawn- landscaping business, I mean he had so many trucks, mowers, high dollar equipment and not to mention he was a straight up prick. He tried to act like he knew it all and started from nothing. But from somebody like me that was in lawn care almost 10 years it was clear he didn't start the business from the ground up. Come to find out his rich grandparents had basically bought him all the equipment and he had only done it maybe a year if that and it showed big time.
40 and 50 year old's didn't have the easier opportunities that are available today. And now it's harder to get motivated at that age compared to the clear head you have at 19.
The secret to making any business is managing money and borrowing money correctly. Also this kid has good communication skills.
At 19 he has a trucking business, a construction company, and his pilot license, obviously he grew up in a family business and his parents were able to afford to pay and support all this for him
Just a rich white kid
Y’all are both just envious😂😂😂😂. Losers
@@lefthanded5473 can’t hate on him can ya
@@lefthanded5473 Thats all you got from this video? You must live a sad life man
So if you build a foundation for your kids to do shit like this in their life, we're supposed to hate on them??
For a 19 yr old, he knows a whole lot about trucks and the trucking biz. He's been guided well. Wish him much success.
This is nice of you Quantum Optimist. 😀👍Thank you for watching. What type of business would you like to see on the channel next?
@@UpFlip can you guide me ?
He didn’t start this business on his own. He had help, LOTS of help. I’m not hating or jealous just stating the obvious. I’m happy for him and hopes he continues to become more successful
For real that dude had help and capitol and plenty of advice and pointers with partners.
@@lonestarstate1981and there’s nothing wrong with that
@@vince11harris It is if you say he had nothing. With his resources 80% of people would be rich.
This young man is showing the importance of having a great Network and parents who know what they're doing. You can tell someone was setting him up to become an owner in any field. His drive alone is amazing
Exactly
Yeah he's not smoking pot, playing video games and eating Cheetos and pizza on his mom's couch.
@@mythoughts6922 No he just spent his mom's money instead.
@@katedaphne4495 where did he say that?
Seems you're making a lot of assumptions about people, so it makes me wonder, is this your way of coping with your inadequacies?
@@katedaphne4495 Thats crazy cause he said in the video, you know the one you watched, that he started with the one truck that he bought with money from his first job....So your blindly hating and assuming or ignorantly commenting without even watching the video....Now do I think he had help? Of course, but to dicredit what he said with no basis makes you look like an ass.
I will say he knows what he is doing. I started out with one truck at 20 yrs old back in the 80's and ended up with 22 trucks and had flatbed, dry van, refrigerator trailers and also hauled containers out of NJ port. Did all that for 33 yrs and retired at the age of 51. I think he will do well.
Hard work and consistency pay off for independents.
How much did you retire with?
That’s good but how much did you retire with ? Think your business would stand up to different more stringent regulations nowadays ? Can’t cheat the system with paper logs anymore . Plus your working with a bad economy now plus a covid economy no matter how much people want to deny it.
I’m a fleet owner myself. I’m very sharp in this business and it’s very very hard nowadays to run good numbers. The freight rates have dropped significantly and it’s extremely competitive . Broker rates are cut throat and payoffs to get those “sweet loads “ from the brokers are high.
Too much expense too much regs to barley break even now. A lot has changed since the 80s.
But good for you that it worked out for you.
I’d like to see this kids numbers. I don’t think he may be doing well as he says he does. It’s alot of fast talking.
Hope he doesn’t get married someday . A divorce from a gold digging woman in a divorce will liquidate everything . I took a bad hit like that . I finally just closed my doors last year thanks to her and alot of other things.
@@aarongiertz8147 Why do you care about what brokers do, you don't broker your own assets?
I kno u did well fasure💪🏾
Been running my own Trucking Company all throughout of California territories and I can this is interesting seen this young man doing well for himself. Starting a trucking company depend fundamentally on capital/ funds I don’t think this little boy can get up there without a governmental or parental help/funding. I started my own after been awarded a governmental grant.
Can you lead me through the pay you took to get grant ?
How did you get your government grant? If you don’t mind sharing?
@@stevenharris1826 I hired a professional and license governmental grant writer that helped me with my proposal request and approval.
I will recommend you look up to the team one Agent Mighty. He his a professional and license governmental grant writer that I hired.
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This is one of the best advice video for Getting into this industry I've seen in a long time. I am super joyful to see this young man, being a MAN! Hats off to you sir! You are disciplined, respectful, honest, and observant! You are in harmony young sir! Good job!
Protect this kid I wanna see where he’s at in 10 years I see him going places
You mean his dad is going places
@@BellicV explain?
@@jarrodwatson7933he’s basically jealous because his parents help this young man find his company
for a 19 year old he's a very level headed dude hopefully he continues to keep going and begin successful.
Agree! ☺️
It’s funny bc I went to high school with Mikael we were both in the same grade but he’s actually the most successful kid that I know that came from our graduation class
Chad
@@uberalles9797 uberchad
That is a 2 headed dragon tho. Although there are many variables to become successful this man is a overacheiver. Some characteristics instilled from his dad and brother. But as you make a fine point it is perfectly fine to still be deciding and trying at 19. Mikail just discovered and initated his decisions sooner that most. As I said at the onset, A overacheiver.
Why is that funny
I mean y’all are only one year removed from high school so nobodies had much time lol
This kid is incredibly wise, and highly motivated. What an inspirational dude, and sounds like he would be a fair guy to work for.👌
the only person truly stopping you from doing what you want, is yourself. if you don't have a mindset to grow, you are only dying, not living.
I’m so happy seeing my age group starting and making it young. I’m a 19 year old chef, moving at a steady pace and making my own money as well. I’m 2 months I’ll be getting my first car ever 🤗🌞
@@steven5650 yep 19 and I’m a web designer/game designer
@Andrei that’s great to hear!
@@steven5650 Wow that’s great to hear! 19 here and I want to drive my own box truck and hopefully expand. The process has a lot of obstacles I won’t lie
Shout out to his parents and everybody around him that encouraged him and gave him a start at 19. You knows a lot.
What an inspiration…im 36yrs old and actually about to go get my CDL at the end of this month.
I hope I can be half as successful as he is!
You gotta want more then half!
Why do humans act so disgusting equating money = success? I THINK NOT
Opportunity comes and goes, only hard work pays of. If you can learn to work with both your hands and your brain early on, you'll be pushing hard before you even know it. This guy is an absolute trooper. More power to him!
Incredible! One week into obtaining my CDL in Oregon and this video is extremely inspiring. Had an amazing life in the fitness industry in my 20s and now getting into driving as I turn 30. This video was incredible 👏
Thanks for sharing! What made you want to make the jump into getting you CDL?
I can’t believe how many people are trying to find error or something wrong with his plan. What works for some wont work for all. His situation could literally be HIS SITUATION. The 1 in a million. The perfect alighted moment in time. I would’ve thought there would be more positive, i spirited or constructive comments… this is so sad. He’s 19 and trying instead of waiting for opportunities to find him.
It’s not as easy as it looks and sounds, trucking business is tough and as an owner you’ll spend a lot of time dealing with stupid drivers, repair and maintenance, you either gotta expend to being just an owner and have an employee for every task or just stay low
Yup there's no error only thing if you got people who will give or loan you money to start the business then your set. its that Simple.
@@Stormtrooper-oc4vn or u can save u don't have to wait until someone gives you money it doesn't always work out
@@jamesdukes597 Not everyone earns enough to save up for something like that. Consider that before posting an Ill informed comment.
@@apuzal1009 Then they should be fixing their own situation before taking on risk.
I’m 28 and he inspires me, glad he is doing well and hope he continues!
It won't be easy but you can do it. This kid put a lot of effort into his business but he did have a ton of help from his parents and that's the big difference and why he's succeeding at such a young age.
Do you have rich parents? If not forget it 😂
im inspired. i graduated trucking school and was a company driver. now imma go back to trucking based on this interview. wow
chicago love
First thing I noticed is he is standing between the tailgate of the truck and the trailer as he’s guiding the truck back. Never do that!! One slip off the brake and accidentally hit the gas in panic will smash whatever is in between. Be safe guys.
Facts
He's gonna die if he keeps doing that.
First thing I noticed. He might be better in the office than as a driver/foreman!
@@SinOjOs-Transporthe’s still young. He’s learning. Everybody doesn’t know everything at 19 years old
He is 19 guys seriously instead of making positive comments you talk about how much he makes
It’s not all about money in this life
The kid is a good example for many of us out here
If is not bout money quit ur job ! Money = Freedom
Yep with good parents and already established wealth you are able to get ahead at an early age.
Amazing was good parenting and money can do for a young person.
@@mondo9148 Exactly, my mom worked at a grocery store and my dad was a drunk so starting out like this was never a possibility for me.
@@joenagbe227 Money is your god?
I agree. I came her to learn from him. I could care less about his age or background. I need information and he provided it.
Pays to have connections, clearly had a solid mentor at some point, props, puts men twice his age to shame. Inspiring
Not many grow up with the opportunities he grew up with that led him to be able to start that business. Its cool he actually took that opportunity and did something with it. Prop’s to him.
We all have opportunities in life that knock on our doors daily but we reject most of them. I have given opportunities to many people who purposely didn't take it because of alcohol, because of a woman, because they are lazy, because of many reasons. I too have now realized how many doors I closed on myself. I started my own trucking company at the age of 24 with less than $15k cash and some credit. My windowed mother was broke and all I had was my hustle.
He put himself in those opportunities
@@P_Money_Man maybe some of them…. I’m sure he grew up in a family that cared about him, taught him tons of shit and gave him bare minimum a free place to stay and probably some capital.
This idea that everyone who’s successful is self made and hit home runs when 99% of them started on third is comical at best.
That's 100% fact. I know a lot of people that can do exactly what he's doing right now. If they had half of the opportunity he's not the only one with that kind of drive and intelligence. Some people when they go up a little bit get pushed back down
@@hotshotnewengland I'm trying to get there, saving up rn, got like 7k in the bank.
This kid is going to own an NFL team by the time he's 30. Definitely learning from him and I'm 46. Good for him.
Sacramento kings nba team is on my radar ! 😅🙏 thanks for the support!!
No there's a wall that happens for trucking companies, it happens around 50 trucks in your fleet. At 50 there is this invisible wall that takes a lot to even manage or go beyond.
I'm 30 in a couple days and I'm just about to start
@@Dennis4523 how do you know that
@@jamesdukes597 comes with experince
So proud of this young man. You're an inspiration and I know you're gonna go far. You got a good head on your shoulders, a great work ethic and you love what you do.
Man, what a guy. I got into dispatching to help my father's business, but after a year I still only dispatch one truck. I really want to expand but not too sure how. But seeing after hearing Mikael's story is motivating me to expand further. Keep up the good work!
get lists of new trucking companies and start cold calling them to sell your service
i alsi dispatched my dad ,we have 2 truck ...Where you from...I m From Eastern Europe
Maybe you should take all your dad’s credit, make a video on youtube about how you started from scratch, become famous, and profit.
Amazing to see, I started 3 years ago whenever I was 20 years old. Today I have 5 trucks, 3 are paid off 2 are lease and 5 reefers. This video is spot on and amazing to see people my age doing this as well. My biggest struggle was finding drivers at first but now I have many interested and no trucks anywhere for a decent price. Covid prices on trucks are still here and rates are low with high diesel prices. Anybody looking to get started I’d encourage you, I started with a 500k mile fleet owned Volvo that cost me 35k. Won’t get those prices any more but heres the takeaway. Stay under 500k miles so you still have a warranty(make sure you do). Make some money on that truck and don’t screw people over and be cheap on repairs. Drivers come and go but treat everyone right along with your trucks and you’ll retire early! Just my two cents
How do you find drivers?
@@superbros1690 we exist. Treat us right and pay us well and we will find you. The biggest problems in the industry from a drivers point is respect, pay, and family time.....if you can be good at 2 out 3 you will find drivers who will retire with your company.
@@johnpike9612 ik im just saying where do majoirty of drivers apply?
@@superbros1690 well if your asking about this particular job opertunity he said he finds them primarily thru facebook and tiktoc. But every company is different, some dont advertis and just ha e a web site, some run adds on job boards and such and others just plaster a sign on trailers with a phone number.
Any tips for someone starting out? I’m 24 and have been trucking for about a year or so and I’m buying my first truck soon. I’ve got drivers ready for my other trucks once I get them. But would love some advice!
It's crazy how money will make everyone respect you. You can tell the older guy is nervous over the younger guy. Wow. Imagine who you will be when you become successful. Confidence that can only be attained by success. It's a different level
I work for thermo king as a field service technician. Amazing to see this. I hope to achieve this after 25 years of service work. Pay off a rig and trailer. Get a class B. Work the own authority and choose to believe in your customers and create strong reliable contracts. Awesome dude!
We believe in you Jonathan. 😀👍You have a solid plan in place. Have you started a business plan?
@@UpFlip Have you felt ashamed of this capitalist propaganda?
If you work for thermo king I would like to say a big f. u. Especially the thermo king in Joplin MO. I have a tri pac apu was referred to take it there for some work. They up charged me up the ass $1800 to replace a fan bracket, relocate the condenser. After all the work, a month later the apu was leaking freon. Those are the technicians there and the work they did. I left them a nice review on Google maps for other customers to be aware!!!!
wow... that escalated quickly
@@kawanisumills 😂😂😂
Best trucking video I’ve ever seen on TH-cam, the host asked all the right questions and this kid is gonna take over the trucking industry👍🏽👍🏽
7:39 an owner taking on responsibility like that says it all about this dude, one hell of a boss, MAD RESPECT! 👏🏻
It's fantastic that he did so well, not being negative, but his parents set him up for success. If he was homeless or had a single parent the chances of this would be slim. It's so Important to have an old fashion man and women raise a child.
And having stable parents with money really shows you what you can do
If you dont have that, live your life in a way that will set your kids up for it.
Yes, a traditional family is the best chance of success in life. We need to push that instead of everything else we push.
This was one of the best videos on TH-cam I’ve seen in a while! It’s not very often where the interviewer asked the same questions I had throughout the entire video!
Respect to the young man for his success!
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Mikael is a beast, glad to see him get some recognition for all of his hard work. Keep it up bro
he had a bit of help to start and was incredibly lucky to have supportive parents
exactly nobody wants to talk about that lol
Nice, he had inside information and being around it for a while made a smooth transition. Shows how the people around you can play an important part of your success.
Parents that were able to support him and a circle that hooked him up.
This is inspiring. Classic hard working American
@x Well, he is hard working, and happens to be American xD
@x cry somewhere else
Eastwind real hard at this sounds like it's going great
@x your mad
@x Americans are hustlers that’s y dummy we value hard work especially classic Americans not these new age yuppies
It's so crazy to see such a young guy this smart. I've been a company driver for 11 years and have always had dreams of driving for a company guy like this or owning a company like him. I do meet and turns for old dominion freight line and have done team driving but I've never done the "warehouse to warehouse" driving. I've got my million miles and would love to have an opportunity to drive for this guy. Good on him. Sounds like he takes great care of his drivers and equipment.
Don't believe what you hear
Hey
Some people just have an entire different level of drive to make things happen and to figure it out. This kids one of them. No matter what he choices to do he'll be successful
Excellent inspiring young man full of energy, creativity, intelligence, and kind hearted
This dude’s a wellspring of knowledge,
Shoutouts to him for sharing all of it too
And here I am, just a 21 year old truck mechanic. Great job man.
Same but 24 lol start your business that’s what im going to do
@@santananyc4695 give ideas then I will
Wow, he already shows a lot of experience. Even takes interviews for dinners to get to know them. That really puts a level of respect between them.
At “sit down and break bread”.
I am trully impressed with this 19 year old.. its nice to see someone with this drive that is so driven. Now i will tell you if you dont have good credit , it will be very hard to start and build a trucking company. I know because i have a company and i have struggled because of my credit score. But saying that i say this , Dont give up if you want something..
it was during covid the need for logistic skyrocketed . it was the perfect time to jump into it.
I enjoyed the interviewee but the interviewer is so professional in his questions asking, he is not bored and this shows that he truly cracked the code of this game of interviewing, keep it up broda, Love from Cape Town, South Africa
“Whenever you see a successful person you only see the public glories, never the private sacrifices to reach them.” -Vaibhav Shah
Hard work. Success. The American Dream. Awesome young man
Im jealous of this guy he has a whole future ahead of him , im 21 . Really motivated great vibes
Good for him.
I inherited my dead mothers company and came here to learn from an 19 year old.
I thought I did a thing or two, not in comparison. This kids crushing it.
I might need to restructure my business and start hiring company driver rather than owner operators.
Wtg dude!!
Thanks for watching simbad. Sorry to hear about your mother. The wonderful thing about life is we can all learn from one another regardless of the age. 😀 How long has your family been in the industry?
OF COURSE he has money behind him as well as a knowledgeable person behind him. I think it’s awesome they will remain rich🤷🏽♀️
That's just how the world works. Connection connection 100% that's all there is. Stay strong, good luck.
Im 19 watching this now and just started cdl school hopefully I reach this success🙏
That’s great! Try to embrace opportunities
Good luck! 👊
This kid is my hero. I'm sure he grew up either in his parents' business or books. I do hope one day he talks to high schoolers so they learn goal setting and execution.. putting an action plan in place and making it happen!
Funded by mum&dad.
He is reaching kids, I teach business in high school and I use these videos to show kids there are other options other than working for someone or going to college.
@@vmmusa1234 You're awesome!
@@theslavicimmigrant4795 Hes not, He works very hard, Probably more then you if your sitting here talking shit about a 19 year old that succesful
@@theslavicimmigrant4795 He says his father owned businesses and "made all his money from there". So his father is probably well off too. His father was the one who likely taught him or even made him set up his first landscaping business and taught him about being self-employed early.
Many men don't have that. Still kudos to him for being so ambitious.
And he has a private pilot's license? This dude is a beast! Very inspiring!
I’m 21. Just got my CDL this year. This guy has discipline and work ethic. I’ve been driving for over a year I’d love to work for his company.
Congrats on your CDL! ☺️
Same age as me, was thinking of making a repair shop. Seeing this video gave me an idea of what I can do. We'll see. Aug 25, 2022
Perfect UniqueHybrid! We love hearing this.😀💖 You can most definitely get your repair shop going. Have you started a business plan?
Trucking is not very good right now. Rates are way down, the bottom feeders that don’t know their numbers, are hauling cheap.
Makes $100k, but only netted 8k.
This man has changed my life forever. I started focusing on building a trucking company after watching this video. And today i am so grateful to to own 50 trucks in California and making my dream amount.
Wow, amazing story! Where in California? Want to be featured next? ☺️
Wow all in 11 months huh? I started a rocket ship company 5 months ago and now we’re competing with Elon!
This is an awesome video!
Its almost as good as the time my dads millionaire boss told him to ask him whenever he wants to be a millionaire.
On my dads 40th birthday, he felt ready for his advice. After a long story of how you work here then do this and that, his finale was that his rich friends dad offered his friend a buisness, but his friend didn't want it, so he gave it to my dads boss.
So basically, the moral of both stories is: be friends with an established millionaire and work until they offer you a piece of the pie
Sounds like carrot dangling of the highest order . Millionairs dont just give away their empire .
@@samoday2992
Bro, I remember hearing him tell me that and getting so mad... I was like: " thats it?! You get a rich person to give you buisness? What kind of bullshit is that!?"
That's basically what's happening in this video. The kid didn't randomly start a successful training buisness. His friends family is consulting him through it
@@wtf1231122 So?
@@wtf1231122BOOM
Wow I’m 20 and took a different route I went from online e commerce to buying two houses for income along side my day job and I thought I was doing good this dude has more work ethics than anybody I’ve met
This is very impressive Ozzy. 😀You are doing such an amazing job and setting yourself up for success. We hope that this video motivates you to keep going and not let age prevent you from achieving your dreams. Please keep us updated with how you're doing and let us know if you ever have questions along the way. 👍👍
Its too much stress thou, trust me even when hes on vacation, his mind is still on the business.
What do you do as a day job?
@@UpFlip how can I get in touch with this guy? Damm he smart
Initial help is very crucial. At 19 without anyone around it’s VERY DIFFICULT.
Doesn’t mean its easy but having people around you who support you and provide financially support, it get alot easy
Couldn’t be more proud of this young man , this is how you get’er done.
Appreciate you sir !
@@mikaelsant7980 Thank you I appreciate you.
Hello bill
@@mikaelsant7980 Yes congrats for simply having 32 thousand dollars & some very inside knowledge of the trucking world at 19, great work!
@@roboticunclephil Look don’t come on here being a efffffing jealous dick , if you’re not happy with your lot in life then change it.
Very honest young man, GOD will continue to bless your efforts IJMN🙏
There is no god only science and fact, believe it
@@canlib science doesn’t explain why and how there is life
This man is insane, so much knowledge at 19 in running a business. He said he got the money off his landscaping business he did before, now trucking and he said he gets his personal money off his construction company. I'm 22 and have no idea what I wanna do with my future, nothing I've looked into interest me as a long term career.
Remember, everyone's journey is unique, and it's never too late to discover your passion. You can do it! 💪🙂
I remember being here pre-100k subscribers. It's awesome to see the growth, even if I wasn't keeping up (or subscribed) for the last few months. Thanks for sharing this video, and all of the businesses.
This kid is awesome. PPL at 17, running at least 2 businesses, big dreams, steady attack. Very impressive. Next up, Sant Airlines 😀👍
Thumbs up from a fellow Washington business owner, I’m 18 and this is my 3rd week up and running (landscaping) we’re at 5,000 in gross already, very thankful
Wow, that's great progress! Thanks for watching! ☺️
I’ve seen this guy at my old high school (Chiawana high school) I’m starting my trucking classes in September in pasco as well this just gave me insane boost of motivation to get my shit straight and start my own business as well
Something is fishy - notice how they gloss over the "how did you get started" part and jump into other data. When he said "Insurance is your biggest cost, I spend $100k on insurance a yr" most people would be like "Ok hold up. How the f*** did you get that kind of money to start with?" Clearly the kid had help. He mentioned his friend who had a trucking business. I guarantee you his friends family helped set this kid up or he had a wealthy parent to guarantee things like loans and/or insurance. Total start up costs were likely well over $200k and 19 yr olds don't have that lying around from running a paper route. Also how did he get loads? FROM HIS FRIEND - who was likely going through and expansion. Sure the kid had to work hard to realize the full potential of all that help but come on.....no one starts a biz like this and jumps to making $150/mo in revenue.......this is just like so many self-help books on the market. They tell a great story that's impossible for most to repeat because they don't have the same backing and/or opportunities.
Looks like bs to me🤦♀️ fairytale for people who have no idea about trucking business
@@MrsToma-zi9mh It is of course. Rich ppl can make a fucking business with their money at any time. Doesnt mean they will thrive
This is why we can’t nice things tbh
If you are telling the truth then I would file a lawsuit against the teenager otherwise I believe that he persevered enough to actually run his business
"Check all the transmission it's all lubed up and the... gears" points at the final drive and rear front axel. What a cutie! 😂😂
Regardless if he had backing from finance & business, it's still impressive to see. He still had to put in the work and hours so props to him. No one really achieves anything on their own anyways. We all need help
i know the poeple complaining that he had it easy since he had connections is crazy. people will always finds a way to hate on someones success. the key is to take advantage of your opportunities
I wouldn't complain the only thing that I dislike is that no mention or realistic backbone of help he had from parents connects and all some kids probably gonna have this dream and be like oh wow I can do this! and their parents are drunks or druggies barely making it, he decides to blow a 30k loan on a truck or his last ditch effort ends up failing and might be depressed or take his own life in a fortnite game.
my neighbor did this started a landscaping business and ended up taking his own after it didn't work out.. it's sad but it happens so much around me it's hard to keep dreaming when it's not always the full story or truth rag to riches are usually bs, 1%, or connects and money.
@@too2311 exactly, dude you think this kid didn’t use his parents credit? In reality, he would have to pay rent, bills, insurance, food and more all while going to school and working part time paying 30% in taxes? Come on now let’s be real for a moment, thats impossible.
@@ja.almighty Exactly. You gotta work with what you have and if you have more than others, leverage that advantage. Many people talking shit or not taking action already have significant advantages over others that they don't even realize. Similarly many others would not even have the same success had they had access to funding.
He's only 19... And one we can all learn from. Great job brother! 🙌👍💯
He's truly an inspiration to all of us. We hope you learned as much from him as we did! 🙏
@@UpFlip I did, and thank you so much! I'm at a fork in the road right now in life and just don't know what to do to put food on the table for my family. These videos are a tremendous help, and a big thank you to you and your team for making these available. Definitely a lot of time and effort have gone into these and it shows! A big thank you! 🙏🙌
39 minutes of knowledge and motivation good stuff 🔥💯
It's not crazy, at all what he did, it takes motivation and a want to know about anything you want to learn. Yes that means you must learn on your free time instead of hang out. Yes that means to sacrifice your available time to learn , instead of hanging out. Good luck !!!
Its alot of hard hard work doing what he does each day he deserves all the success.
Mad props to the kid, he was born to be a businessman.
Not many people can do what he does, hope he reaches his goal of owning 10 000 trucks one day!
PS : Thank you for showing us another incredibly talented and intelligent individual who made something out of his life at such young age.
It's our pleasure Peter. Thank you for providing such great feedback and taking the time to watch today. 😀👍This story is truly inspiring, and it really shows that everyone is capable of success if they believe in themselves. 😀 Please let us know what other types of content you'd like to see on the channel?
20% is a great rule of thumb. I started my small logistics adventures at the beginning of the year and that rule has always saved my ass. There is money to be made, Just gotta be willing to find it. Still on 1 truck and profiting 150k p/y working 2.5 weeks a month.
Keep chasing your dreams, Don't give up.
you pay a driver for that truck or do you take the hauls yourself? judging by the last part it sounds like you do, but just wondering
I do it myself. Get to see every part of the country and enjoy it.
@@tuffmccabe3097 you still making money? Haha
Made 270k profit last year. So I'd say so.
Amazing man ! Learned a lot from you. Will come to USA in 2027 and start my own trucking business in 2029.
Inshallah. From Pakistan.
That's fantastic! So glad you found value in this. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey! 💪
This kid is inspirational. Love to see this!!! Self ambition is dying but he is out here killing it!!!
19 with a trucking business w/ own cdl, construction business, and has a private pilot license. That’s crazy impressive
Curious how he has a CDL at 19?. You had to be 21 for many years now to have your CDL. In fact, you can't hold a CDL Learners unless you will be at least 21 when you are due to test for your CDL.
@@brandonrobertson6327 that is incorrect you have to be 18 or older to get your cdl, Although until you are 21 you cannot cross state lines in a commercial vehicle
@@alexx4325 You are correct for Intrastate drivers. In Virginia, it is a K restriction for the state you reside in.
I was under the impression he was driving Interstate which is driving across state lines.
I was unaware of the K restriction/ Intrastate clause. When I took my CDL, it was with intent to drive Interstate.
Blessing from God 🙏🏿
This episode is brilliant in that you interview a budding entrepreneur at the beginning of his journey rather than after he or she has made it and already living in Malibu, or owning a Ferrari. It is highly inspiring in that it is much easier to relate to and believe success in business is achieved.
Glad you love this video! Hope you also watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️
@@UpFlip Yeah, I have watched quite a few other interviews you have conducted. They are all very good and insightful, even all the way out here in South Africa.
If you could conduct follow up interviews with this budding trucker every three years to monitor and review his progress, growth, new business and life lessons; it would be great and to see how others can relate to his growth story
If you look up his DOT on safer company snapshot it says his fleet drove 0 miles last year. He also only has 3 power units not hundreds. If y’all think it’s this easy don’t get false hope.
lol! These people are foolish
Can't believe everything on the internet
This kid is sharp. Well done.
Don't believe what you hear....
His family help him ...were do you think this kid had that kid off money to start this business??
Anybody successful has had help along the way.
I drive for Old Dominion Freight Line . Things are not actually flowing well in my division, so I thought it time to get my own trucking business into Operation. I came across your channel two months ago after I have applied for SBA loan multiple times myself to get a new truck and start my business but my application was denied. I decided to follow your Instructions by paying and hiring a Financial Loan/ Grant Agent that help me look out for the best Trucing Business Grant program that suite my business and credit score. I'm very happy to inform you that after Four weeks of application process with the loan agent you recommended my business has finally been approved for $187,000 Business Grant. I will be able to get all my business equipments this January and my business will start it's operation fully. Thank you so much and Happy New Year to Everyone seen this today.
Hello Pulido!
Nice to hear brother! How has it been going?
could listen to this guy for hours. so knowledgable for his age
This is very inspirational! He's a great example of how to think big and act on your thoughts regardless of your age! Great job sir!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👍🏽
Thank you for the comment Arvence. 😀This is so true. There are so many things we can achieve when we follow our dreams. Are you in the trucking industry as well?
Hey
I love trucks and come from a family of trucking myself I respect the hell out of this man
This is super cool Adam H. 😀Trucking is such an* exciting and lucrative business. How long has your family been in the trucking industry?
It is very inspiring that he has his own business at 19, but lets be real. He was private contractor first, and I'm sure he saved up a lot of money and also the help from his parents. I'm sure he didn't have $2 Million just sitting around to start up a trucking business, but I'll give credit, where it's do and he's got it.
Thank you young man, for being ambitious and going after your dreams. Now I’m motivated. Let’s go!
this guy is making my dream life! Congrats Mikael! I wish be in the us and drive one of yours truck!
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i look at his story and the way his running his business , it make me feel soo proud of him being 19, to all of you Harvard , collage people you are looking at the real deal - 17 year old pilot and 19 year old real business man kid
Props on at least being a youngster trying it and succeeding; Not like most waiting on someone to hand them something this day in age