A contractor that simply shows up is far and away ahead of all the others. The simple act of just showing up. So simple yet so few contractors can comprehend this.
Im in the same industry (almost 40 years now) and pull in similar revenues with only 4 other employees, but the real question is, what do you get to keep in the end? In other words, how much do you net after all the bills are paid? Trust me folks, its not as much as you might think. I love this kind of work, but the key to success is building a great reputation so you’ll stay busy through the years. Construction work such as this cycles just as the housing market does. As such, you will experience slow times in most markets from time to time. Being able to weather those is what really will separate you from your competitors over time because many will go out of business in those slow times. This is a hard business to be successful in but if your work ethic is above average and you stay hands on, you can be successful. Hands off and leave it up to your employees to run jobs for you and you’ll not last long in most cases.
My brother does the same work at 24. However think outside the box and set yourself up for reccession proof. My brother does all this but does sewer repairs which regardless of the economy has to be done. New builds and tear down can hold off in a slowed economy.
😂 this kid went from building fences to running a multimillion dollar excavation business doing government contracting while completing a computer science degree and he is only 19. He bought his first excavator without a plan and everything fell into place so much that he was able to support a payroll right away.
This guy is a legend in the Pacific northwest. He also paid for his 3 grandkids to go to college where they graduated with honors. Next week they are adding his face to mount rushmore
How did he learn the ins and outs of excavation, proper footing drains, construction engineering etc. Im experienced with working with contractors who have totally screwed up projects because of lack of knowledge and experience. Just curious how he learned so quickly.
What a great story of this young entrepreneur and business owner.! He’s doing a fantastic job.! Working and being an equipment operator is so cool and interesting.! Keep up the great work sir! 😎🤘🏽
Thanks for the video. It brought so much clarity to me. I did the math and I decided to never hire anyone to do excavation work. For $85K I will just buy my own used machine and clear my own land then dig for my own foundation. 💰
So much hate in comments.. Bruh, kid spent his time putting two and two together, working contacts, and figurihg out how to get ahead, stay ahead and set himself up for life even after failing some.. Instead of compling, life hard, giv me moniez.. and shoplifting, stealing cars.. or wasting his time on trival games and platforms.
What amazes me about a physical business is you have to have a huge amount of input to get decent output. When you are taking on loans, it's a bit risky, but the machines will do the work of 10-20 men, so you can't really lose, so long as the work keeps coming. Loans can be an incredibly powerful tool but there has to be return on it, debt is good if it makes you money, above and over the loan amount+interest. Nice to see a young one taking the risk and it paying off though, good.
Yea but how at 19 did you get the credit and credit worthiness for a heavy equipment loan of 200k+ for that 135g without any help or a co-sign? Credit score doesnt mean shit if you dont have credit worthiness. You cant just have a 800 crsdot score and get a 200k+ piece of equipment. You have to start with a used 40k piece then, 80k, then 150k, etc. Just doesn't add up, and yes, i own a land clearing company and a welding company.
A podcast is needed for this incredible story. Like all humans we are skeptical when such great stories are heard. I’m not trying to doubt him but if he can tell us his story as in what day and how he started his very first fence job. Tell us from the very start to currently. This will help greatly and would be very informative for those few people who have ethic but need guidance. I’m about to turn 22 and I work as a hvac residential technician. I have ethic but need guidance/advice to start my own business. If he can share his very first experiences to current ones in a podcast episode that would be great.
If you are starting any business, it's common knowledge that year 1 is usually a loss. Year 2 is when it starts getting good. I work for a new nightclub business, they easily pull in £6000 a night, after taxes and bills the main boss (who does none of the frontline work) gets to keep about £10,000 a month to himself. But year 2 is where it's at. Might peak by year 5 it's established by then.
was about to say the same thing I have 3 years of credit 720 score and i had to fight for a 15k loan. and doing college at the same time? give me a break there's no way this guys self made in any sense.
What a joke. He brings in $400,000 a month because maybe his parents co signed on his first mini excavator, is that what you’re saying? This 19 year old is insane. I didn’t have a successful business until my mid 20’s, I can’t even fathom the projects this kid is taking on especially at his age. Trying to take anything away from him is beyond pathetic.
First congratulations on your sucess! Would love to talk to you to learn more about this business, i love the idea and I have a CDL, I live in the Southeast region closed to FL. Was wondering what other licenses are needed to get into this type of business to drive the excavator and to connect the sewer lines? Construction is killing down here....
Man, his business is bringing him huge profits, even without a marketing team. Do you have a project management tool you are using to easily track your projects?
@ It really is astounding most know absolutely nothing about gross revenue vs net revenue vs profit. The federal government collected $4.5 trillion in revenue in fiscal year 2023 The federal government spent $6.2 trillion in 2023. Do the math that is $1.7 trillion deficit. How long can government, a corporation or the individual spend more than they receive year after year before the whole house falls down ?
I have no experience with machines but I really wanted to learn how to work with machines and do excavation. I have a driver's license and I live in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Great job buddy. Cat in my experience has been the easiest to work with. Got my first excavator from them just paid it off. Hopefully on my way to make some money.
What an inspiring story! This young entrepreneur's journey showcases the power of determination and seizing opportunities. His success highlights the importance of identifying niche markets and leveraging passion into a thriving business. 🔥
Just to inject some realism…the $400k/mo is probably revenue, not profit. Profit is likely 10-20% of that. And yes, this is a realistic amount of money if you’re willing to go out there and work and hire a few reliable people, you can actually make that kind of money.
@@PermanentHigh Yes but as a 18yr old with small savings at most how was he eligible to borrow 200-300K for the machines with 0% interest? If know company can check it out if it makes sense
@@ILoveTH-cam-t6y interesting so they take no collatoral? And just look at credit score and give a Installment plan basically to pay for machinery which is like a car lease so the video then gives wrong idea since u don't get cash to hand it's just a lease on the machines but 0% interest is the amazing part can any average Joe get it?
This was a great story, and I'm positive he's a great biz owner/worker... but man, he basically answered EVERY question as vague as possible that could potentially help a new person get started 😅 just like the good Lord's book 😂
When are you going to feature more females? As an aspiring female entrepreneur I need more inspiration!! Please feature more women entrepreneurs already!
Women don't have the same natural inclination to achieve things and earn money that men have. We are not the same. Men HAVE to do these things in order to gain value in society and be respected. Women however don't. You're more likely to find Onlyfans girls than actual female entrepreneurs. Women are inherently lazy when it comes to resource gathering. The reason being they have beauty to give them status, and men to take care of them. Keep that in mind when you go into business as a woman. You're not likely to find many peers
Im guessing mom is running the office. Dad might be onsite. Maybe other family/church members are involved. Some nationalities have move involvement with their own. Revenue is not profit. Im guessing he is 24/25.
I call bullshit. I’m 41 and own a grading company and at 18 no one is giving you credit for a car let alone equipment. This kids family or inheritance is deeply involved with his success. The host of this video should feel like a clown. Kids are going to watch this thinking it’s possible and feel like shit when they realize it’s not. Unless your family has deep pockets.
Not bad but honestly Im tired of the same of the type of industries. I like to see creative field please. I like to see ecommerce , product design, digital products.
And in 2018 i finished my apprenticeship as metalworker i Suppose its the correct Translation in april may 2019 make a welding certificate but still can't found a job😢
Keep pushing forward and exploring all possible avenues. Sometimes, networking or taking on freelance projects can open up new opportunities. Best of luck in your job search! 🙏
Had to unsubscribe. Sick of the click bait titles and interviews of people with rich parents and investors who pretend like they’re self made. Total joke, and not one of them will pony up to the fact. I’m over it.
@@andreypostolnikov8280 Yeah okay dude. Tell me where a 19 year old gets the startup capital and CREDIT especially to purchase an EXCAVATOR? Whatever you say dude, some of us aren't braindead here. It's called help from mommy and daddy.
@@andreypostolnikov8280 I think from now on people should start pulling bank stubs and IRS statement otherwise Im calling BS lol. Only way I could see him making it work if he leased the equipment somehow
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A contractor that simply shows up is far and away ahead of all the others. The simple act of just showing up. So simple yet so few contractors can comprehend this.
This is the best excavation company in Seattle, not everyone believes in the success of younger people. Stan has done it and so can you.
It may be hard to grasp, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Congratulations to our young entrepreneurs!
It’s been a struggle starting my welding business being 20
That’s probably a stretch. There’s lots of site excavation companies around.
Believe it or not he is 19. He’s worked day and night building this business.
Loool, he look 30
maybe he did it for 19 years im 20 and he looks like my dad
He looks like how 19 year old men should. Now 19 year olds look like 14 year old boys.
@@ballen0360 what you feed them in america
If he’s 19 I’m 30 lmao, buddy is 3 years younger but looks 10 years older. But salute to his success, wish him more 🔥
We believe that it was never about age or looks, but rather about capability and dedication. 😄
@@UpFlip How? If he began attending college in 2020, shouldn't he be about 22?
@@jonathan248I finished colleg3 at 19. Not everyone follows the same path of traditional school
@@kevins5268 That's possible. The issue is that these factors of doubt add up. He looks older than 19 and would've graduated college quite early.
That's not why we are here...
Im in the same industry (almost 40 years now) and pull in similar revenues with only 4 other employees, but the real question is, what do you get to keep in the end? In other words, how much do you net after all the bills are paid? Trust me folks, its not as much as you might think. I love this kind of work, but the key to success is building a great reputation so you’ll stay busy through the years. Construction work such as this cycles just as the housing market does. As such, you will experience slow times in most markets from time to time. Being able to weather those is what really will separate you from your competitors over time because many will go out of business in those slow times. This is a hard business to be successful in but if your work ethic is above average and you stay hands on, you can be successful. Hands off and leave it up to your employees to run jobs for you and you’ll not last long in most cases.
Thank you for sharing this! We appreciate your insight and expertise!
ummm yes sir.
What would you say is % of revenue that a home owner nets
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My brother does the same work at 24. However think outside the box and set yourself up for reccession proof. My brother does all this but does sewer repairs which regardless of the economy has to be done. New builds and tear down can hold off in a slowed economy.
Thanks for sharing! Where's your brother located?
@@UpFlip send me location
Prob my favorite episode yet. Rooting for this guy.
Google what is "rooting" in australia.
😂 this kid went from building fences to running a multimillion dollar excavation business doing government contracting while completing a computer science degree and he is only 19. He bought his first excavator without a plan and everything fell into place so much that he was able to support a payroll right away.
yeah totally the title isnt to get people watching
he is also going to be a NASA cadet by the time he's 20... lol
The host of this video should feel like a douche promoting some unrealistic success story like this.
Actually yes lol
That’s what happens when your in the right environment and have the right people around you
@@approved4u false. Keep living in you delusional bubble.
Amen 🙏🏼 brother, God before anyone and anything!
This guy is a legend in the Pacific northwest. He also paid for his 3 grandkids to go to college where they graduated with honors. Next week they are adding his face to mount rushmore
Well ain't that the dream? 😅
How did he learn the ins and outs of excavation, proper footing drains, construction engineering etc.
Im experienced with working with contractors who have totally screwed up projects because of lack of knowledge and experience.
Just curious how he learned so quickly.
Your faith in GOD is amazing 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Questions: how did you get your G.C. license? How did you get your plumbing license to install plumbing pipes? It does not add up...
Its really not that hard....as long as you have the money to pay for the permit, you're able to "license" yourself to do these things lol.
You don’t need a plumbing license for underground sewer work 😂do your homework
You dont need licenses in many places
In some cases, these outfits look to hire someone with the required license for a given task. As long as someone on site has it, it’s good to go.
I love the name GENESIS. Says a lot about your company in just the name its self. Keep up the hustle. 🙏🙏🙏
WOW What a Story..
Thank you for sharing it.
What a great story of this young entrepreneur and business owner.! He’s doing a fantastic job.! Working and being an equipment operator is so cool and interesting.! Keep up the great work sir! 😎🤘🏽
Thank you for watching! I hope you learned a thing or two! 😊
Thanks for the video. It brought so much clarity to me. I did the math and I decided to never hire anyone to do excavation work. For $85K I will just buy my own used machine and clear my own land then dig for my own foundation. 💰
Awesome! You’re gonna crush it with that machine! Can’t wait to see your land transformation-get ready to dig in! ✨
So much hate in comments..
Bruh, kid spent his time putting two and two together, working contacts, and figurihg out how to get ahead, stay ahead and set himself up for life even after failing some..
Instead of compling, life hard, giv me moniez.. and shoplifting, stealing cars.. or wasting his time on trival games and platforms.
This guy is incredible 2 degrees and a 5 million dollar business at 19 🤨
Your vids continue to inspire. Love to see each new story Here's to the doers!
What amazes me about a physical business is you have to have a huge amount of input to get decent output. When you are taking on loans, it's a bit risky, but the machines will do the work of 10-20 men, so you can't really lose, so long as the work keeps coming. Loans can be an incredibly powerful tool but there has to be return on it, debt is good if it makes you money, above and over the loan amount+interest. Nice to see a young one taking the risk and it paying off though, good.
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Yea but how at 19 did you get the credit and credit worthiness for a heavy equipment loan of 200k+ for that 135g without any help or a co-sign?
Credit score doesnt mean shit if you dont have credit worthiness.
You cant just have a 800 crsdot score and get a 200k+ piece of equipment. You have to start with a used 40k piece then, 80k, then 150k, etc.
Just doesn't add up, and yes, i own a land clearing company and a welding company.
someone helped him with credit to get started
May you please share contacts of where I can get these used machines and approximately how much can one machine cost ?
A podcast is needed for this incredible story. Like all humans we are skeptical when such great stories are heard. I’m not trying to doubt him but if he can tell us his story as in what day and how he started his very first fence job. Tell us from the very start to currently. This will help greatly and would be very informative for those few people who have ethic but need guidance. I’m about to turn 22 and I work as a hvac residential technician. I have ethic but need guidance/advice to start my own business. If he can share his very first experiences to current ones in a podcast episode that would be great.
Incredible content. Upflip is such a valuable channel.
He's 19?! Way to go buddy!
So hes 19 and been in business how long? So hes made 5 million his first year in business? So curious how that works.
God bless brother. Keep up with your prayers
what a well put, smart individual. wish him all the luck
Smart beyond his years! 💪
Great questions asked, kept me watching. keep it up!
We're proud of you Stan!! 👍
Not being a hard head is a good sign of a leader
Why would you pour a new foundation after razing the house, when you don’t even know what the floor plan of the new SFR is ? what am I missing?
They just copy and paste the floor plan.
This guy motivating me to do this in barbados cause we have lots of old houses that need to be demolished
If you are starting any business, it's common knowledge that year 1 is usually a loss. Year 2 is when it starts getting good. I work for a new nightclub business, they easily pull in £6000 a night, after taxes and bills the main boss (who does none of the frontline work) gets to keep about £10,000 a month to himself. But year 2 is where it's at. Might peak by year 5 it's established by then.
Like he had the credit at 19 to finance a machine. We can see where the parents came in. Find us someone completely 100% self made
was about to say the same thing I have 3 years of credit 720 score and i had to fight for a 15k loan. and doing college at the same time? give me a break there's no way this guys self made in any sense.
@ anything to get them clicks up I guess lol they just leave out the fine details everyone really wants to know.
What a joke. He brings in $400,000 a month because maybe his parents co signed on his first mini excavator, is that what you’re saying? This 19 year old is insane. I didn’t have a successful business until my mid 20’s, I can’t even fathom the projects this kid is taking on especially at his age. Trying to take anything away from him is beyond pathetic.
First congratulations on your sucess! Would love to talk to you to learn more about this business, i love the idea and I have a CDL, I live in the Southeast region closed to FL. Was wondering what other licenses are needed to get into this type of business to drive the excavator and to connect the sewer lines? Construction is killing down here....
Man, his business is bringing him huge profits, even without a marketing team. Do you have a project management tool you are using to easily track your projects?
He never said profits. He said revenue. After expenses he is unlikely to be even breaking even.
@@Islandwaterjetwith 400k per month revenue. Why would he not be breaking even
@ It really is astounding most know absolutely nothing about gross revenue vs net revenue vs profit.
The federal government collected $4.5 trillion in revenue in fiscal year 2023
The federal government spent $6.2 trillion in 2023. Do the math that is $1.7 trillion deficit.
How long can government, a corporation or the individual spend more than they receive year after year before the whole house falls down ?
Very amazing we wish see more videos like that
Amen brother God bless
Amen 🙏
I have no experience with machines but I really wanted to learn how to work with machines and do excavation. I have a driver's license and I live in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Dope vid congrats bro
Lol paul scared of the old house "lets get out of this (old) house" in his mind haha
Lol 😂
Really an inspiration this guy is superb 👏
Totally! This dude is crushing it! Makes us wanna step up my game for sure!
Very cool channel. Looking forward to hearing more.
What possible reason does a excavation company have for 8 forklifts?
Great job buddy. Cat in my experience has been the easiest to work with. Got my first excavator from them just paid it off. Hopefully on my way to make some money.
What an inspiring story! This young entrepreneur's journey showcases the power of determination and seizing opportunities. His success highlights the importance of identifying niche markets and leveraging passion into a thriving business. 🔥
Couldn't agree more! 💪
HE’S A IMMIGRANT! 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
This explains EVERYTHING!!!!
Wowowowoowwo GREAT VIDEO!!!!!
Hello good morning how are you? I like this job my dream work with scavation,
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Just to inject some realism…the $400k/mo is probably revenue, not profit. Profit is likely 10-20% of that. And yes, this is a realistic amount of money if you’re willing to go out there and work and hire a few reliable people, you can actually make that kind of money.
That church parking lot is full of AMGs every Sunday
It’s like a car show every Sunday!
I'm impressed, but also curious-if this guy's making millions with demolition, what other 'niche' businesses could blow up in the next few years? 💡🔥
It's fascinating, right? Demolition might just be the tip of the iceberg.
He’ll take a huge hit coming in the next few years. Best of luck to you.
You have to live in the right part of vounti to have that kind of work
Every area has its own unique demands, so make sure to leverage those to your advantage!
What company was giving him 0% interest?
If you have good credit
@@PermanentHigh Yes but as a 18yr old with small savings at most how was he eligible to borrow 200-300K for the machines with 0% interest? If know company can check it out if it makes sense
Kubota for any of their product/equipment…as long as you have good credit
@@ILoveTH-cam-t6y interesting so they take no collatoral? And just look at credit score and give a Installment plan basically to pay for machinery which is like a car lease so the video then gives wrong idea since u don't get cash to hand it's just a lease on the machines but 0% interest is the amazing part can any average Joe get it?
Seattle construction market is booming
I can believe he’s 19, have you seen the NFL players?! They look like GROWN MEN. Just drafted 😂 What are they feeding them?!
Not all people age the same. This is reality. 😊
The real side hustle is talking about unrealistic side hustles exaggerating numbers and not telling the full truth.
So at least 40% is going to trucking/clean out! Another 28% to crew cost easy... curious what he pays himself out of the business.
This was a great story, and I'm positive he's a great biz owner/worker... but man, he basically answered EVERY question as vague as possible that could potentially help a new person get started 😅 just like the good Lord's book 😂
yeah lol almost no info
I Didn't Know Travis Kelsey's little brother on a construction company LOL
When are you going to feature more females? As an aspiring female entrepreneur I need more inspiration!! Please feature more women entrepreneurs already!
We would love to.. but they're hard to find ;)
Women don't have the same natural inclination to achieve things and earn money that men have. We are not the same. Men HAVE to do these things in order to gain value in society and be respected. Women however don't. You're more likely to find Onlyfans girls than actual female entrepreneurs. Women are inherently lazy when it comes to resource gathering. The reason being they have beauty to give them status, and men to take care of them.
Keep that in mind when you go into business as a woman. You're not likely to find many peers
Site development
Giving props to the Creator…….smart dude.
Im guessing mom is running the office. Dad might be onsite. Maybe other family/church members are involved. Some nationalities have move involvement with their own. Revenue is not profit. Im guessing he is 24/25.
Hes 19. He's my freind. Mom and dad didn't do this for him. He's just hustler
I call bullshit. I’m 41 and own a grading company and at 18 no one is giving you credit for a car let alone equipment. This kids family or inheritance is deeply involved with his success. The host of this video should feel like a clown. Kids are going to watch this thinking it’s possible and feel like shit when they realize it’s not. Unless your family has deep pockets.
God did it, most people don't have GOD and could never do what GOD does in a million years.
Turnover ain’t no profit, it’s all about the number at the end!
Nice!! Keep going young man!
Not bad but honestly Im tired of the same of the type of industries. I like to see creative field please. I like to see ecommerce , product design, digital products.
Please check out our channel! We have featured some of these industries.👌
He is 19? Then I am still embryo 🤓
In Russia embryo is 19 year old lol
@@Scotti-i3d Lol, he is Definitely lying.
He's 19. 😀
I don't believe we're getting the full story.............it doesn't add up. It's just old school common sense.
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@@UpFlip Honestly, with God, all things are possible.
Stress will make you age
That's a good point!
60 days to get paid ?
Who made that thing up about Net 60.
You know they get paid bi-weekly
Ask him if he'd mentor me
And in 2018 i finished my apprenticeship as metalworker i Suppose its the correct Translation in april may 2019 make a welding certificate but still can't found a job😢
Keep pushing forward and exploring all possible avenues. Sometimes, networking or taking on freelance projects can open up new opportunities. Best of luck in your job search! 🙏
Be careful young man…. Try to cash flow these new purchases. Debt can crush you if there is a lull in work. Follow the Dave Ramsey method!
Dave Ramsey is living in the past😂
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Thank you for watching! 🙏
awesome
If that dude is 19 I'm 9
Cuz you’re probably still fapping to corn.
Excavator lovers assemble here! ❤️😁
Age is actually a contruct
That's right! 😉
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Had to unsubscribe. Sick of the click bait titles and interviews of people with rich parents and investors who pretend like they’re self made.
Total joke, and not one of them will pony up to the fact. I’m over it.
This guy's 19. He's a buddy of mine. His parents didn't do this for him. Go spill ur insecurities elsewhere
@@andreypostolnikov8280 Yeah okay dude. Tell me where a 19 year old gets the startup capital and CREDIT especially to purchase an EXCAVATOR? Whatever you say dude, some of us aren't braindead here. It's called help from mommy and daddy.
@@andreypostolnikov8280 I think from now on people should start pulling bank stubs and IRS statement otherwise Im calling BS lol. Only way I could see him making it work if he leased the equipment somehow
What that’s why with that mindset you will never going to make it in your life. Mark my words, NEVER
@@NickArsic What mindset, realistic? How do you know what I've made in my life?
Take a step outside yourself, I'm sure that's hard.
No marketing, must be nice🤣🤣🤣
He had friends.
Great. People should not be lonely, but have friends.
Everybody has friends! 😀
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Hope you enjoyed the episode! 😀
Dudeman 19 going on 35. Good grief that's a go getter.
Boo god talk boo
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yeah this is total bullshit LOL bro is 40
Respect to his business but buddy is ageing terribly
We all age differently! 😉
I’m 19 and can you tell you right now that dude does not look like any other 19 year olds I know,but he’s still getting success salute 🫡
Not everyone ages at the same rate! 😉