@@Sa.d.bo26it was a video called “the big one” on Eric’s “Easy E” channel, him and Mike went to look at a dump truck and it was junk. Mike found a bunch of cracks in the frame.
Mike.. you are correct in getting a Texas Truck since we do not use Salt to throw out on the streets. Texas Heat right now is like in the 100 which feels like 108
Now that’s a friend, Zach! You have a great crew of honest friendships. Keep grinding Mike, love the videos. Fred is very aware and alert. Hope to see Jaren in the videos!
I'll tell you what, I started my own buisness about 2 years ago. I specialize in residential rain gutters and it's been a fight for me too. I'm out of San Antonio, TX. I feel ya brotha. Some days I question too but other days are really great. It's definitely a struggle but I love being on my own. I feel truly blessed I get to see my kids grow up now that I'm home way more.
I've been running a Harley rake since they first came out, they save a lot of labor. The people that say "you can finish with a machine" are just lazy 😂 I've been doing it 25 years and hand finish everything, not one machine track visible when I'm done.
Love the video as always man! I commented a few weeks ago after I broke my back and let you know you, Ryan and Eric’s videos have saved me while I’m at home recovering. I’m 6 weeks out now and doing better, thinking about starting my own channel. You guys are motivating a fella for sure! Great video as always man.
Yeah Mike its not easy these days to not only start up but to run and to maintain a business for sure but your doing great, your working hard to make AMW services a real success, my advice to you is that your just going to have to cut Fred's salary i guess haha sorry Fred but ya just know Mike isn't going to dare cut the Mrs. salary haha, POOORR FRREEDDD !!! LOL nice to see your buddy Fred getting some windshield time in with you mike on Sunday he sure deserves it he is a hard working and valuable AMW Services Employee too haha, great job mike the yard looks great
It's hilarious that there are now 5 ppl using the EXACT format as Ryan. It is what it is. I just think you'll get more views by evolving and doing something new. Wish you all the best. I'll be curious to see who switches up 1st and blows up
@@imaramblins, good work at a fair pirice!! Always be clean , yourself and job site. Take the time to listen to customers talk when giving them bids! Never say anything negative about anything when talking with a client! This will help , word of mouth advertising! This is from an old man!😅 Good luck!!
What's up Mike, been watching you since victory and I'm sure I speak for just about everyone who watches. We appreciate the content and the great work man. Keep it moving forward bro. Good luck to ya
For 10 years I was an owner/operator leased to a trucking company. The money was not bad but the worries could weigh out the good. Biggest task was when I went on vacation and no money coming in.😢
Mike, you did an awesome job can I give you a suggestion instead of using? Hey, you can use peat moss a contain weeds with Pete Moss the birds will not attack to seed I did landscaping since I was 12 years old so I’m only giving you a suggestion and I got a farmers degree but awesome job for one-man team
End product turned out good. What would a project like this cost? You don’t think you could get those stumps out with a skid steer? Only reason I’d see is how close they are to the building. I always hand throw seed, I think it spreads better than a spreader. Could you have gotten away with just bale straw on this since it’s flat, straw matting is expensive?
Seen a few of those straw blowers in action, typically on bigger projects like highways, they're definitely pretty nice. Mats suck, but beats breaking and spreading hay by the bale.
Mike if you want to try your hand on heavy farming equipment you should do a collab video with Eric from “Farmer Unorthodox”! He’s in Minnesota, his sister’s channel is “The Minimal Mom” and brother in law’s channel “Rusty Judgement”. I think they would jive well with your chill midwestern vibes. That is, if you get a break in between jobs 😂 Good work!
you got a good start with the clients that Ryan sold you. But even with that it is never easy.. I am thinking hard about a business here but trying to find almost a hundred grand to take a chance that I am smart enough to make it work..lol
he said he had opportunity to buy part of Ryans business-which was the lawn service and included the lawn service clients- you never buy a service business only for the equipment.. If you buy the equipment only then you do not say you bought the business but the equipment.. We know Ryan was tired of lawn care as he said so and he said he sold the lawn care to Mike in videos- Some of us have been around a while but are quiet
Mike I would try using pulverized straw instead of the straw mats. I've been landscaping going on 20 years and in my opinion it works much better. It's not expensive either, for that size of a lawn you would only need 1 of packages of it. They generally run between 16-18 dollars a piece.
Yeah the safety sensors always go out on zero-turn mowers to when you put the lap bars in lol I literally do that same exact thing only instead of using a fuse I use a paperclip to bypass the safety switch
Hey Mike, instead of straw mat you could invest in a small hydro seeder. They are a great investment! Not that expensive and I love the outcome success from hydro seeding. I feel it comes in better than seed and straw
@@WillE454 I’ve had to do both before side by side in a housing development and the hydro seeding takes less time, no straw mess that blows around and to me a more uniform growing when everything starts to geminate.
Thats why we call them estimates, Mike. I always, ALWAYS let customers know that there are things we run into in unforeseen circumstances, and always reiterate that my quote is not final. It's my best possible guess on what it'll cost me to do the job. Unfortunately, consumer culture has taken that away from contractors, and people think it's OK to demand that the lowest and quickest quote as the final price. Hell, they'll even try to get a discount if you aren't there for every single minute you may have finished early. Some people may say I'm a little rash in situations like this, but if you dont stand up for your work, and continue to let customers decide how much they'll be paying you, you'll be unhappy and out of business quick. Im not at all saying Mike or anybody here has done this, but that situation with the landscape fabric jogged my mind. We are TRADESMEN and these people are paying us to this job because THEY CANNOT. Our services are worth every penny and then some.
People just see what they see and pretty much fill in the blanks with their imagination so you can’t blame them ya know. But there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes that we dont see. Its obvious that none of the guys we watch from Victory are rich but you guys are the back bone of America 🇺🇸. All of us blue collar hard working men and women are.
“I’m fat and that truck has no air conditioning”😂😂😂😂 love you mike
The way you spoke up on Eric's behalf on that pos dumptruck was very cool. Those thugs were waiting on someone to take advantage of. U the Man!!
When did he say it, time stamp
@@Sa.d.bo26it was a video called “the big one” on Eric’s “Easy E” channel, him and Mike went to look at a dump truck and it was junk. Mike found a bunch of cracks in the frame.
@@pepguythat wasn't Mike. That was the mechanic guy, I can't remember his name at the moment but he saved Eric a lot of money by going with him
@@chrisclifford1664 yes Nate went one time but when Nate was busy and Eric wanted to look at another one he took mike. Just watch that video.
@@pepguy nice! I missed that, I'llhave to go watch it. I love how they have each other's backs
Pup looks like he is wondering who you’re talking to 😂😂
Mike.. you are correct in getting a Texas Truck since we do not use Salt to throw out on the streets. Texas Heat right now is like in the 100 which feels like 108
Now that’s a friend, Zach! You have a great crew of honest friendships. Keep grinding Mike, love the videos. Fred is very aware and alert. Hope to see Jaren in the videos!
I love how Fred pays attention to the camera while your talking lol
I wanted to say the same thing
Get eric to buy your truck he neeeds a new truck lol
Watched, Liked, Subscribed, Watch again, Commented, Shared! The rake did an amazing job! Thanks for sharing!
I agree you should offer Eric that truck and OMG definitely need more Fred he is adorable 😊 good videos mike keep it up
That truck would be a good purchase for Eric, would just be worried it ends up looking like his current truck lol.
Eeeee just bought a new used truck
I'll tell you what, I started my own buisness about 2 years ago. I specialize in residential rain gutters and it's been a fight for me too. I'm out of San Antonio, TX. I feel ya brotha. Some days I question too but other days are really great. It's definitely a struggle but I love being on my own. I feel truly blessed I get to see my kids grow up now that I'm home way more.
Prayers business does great for ya
Here in San Antonio keep on going brother you be fine, this guys complain about 90% weather, try 105%
@@rudygallegos8559😂😂 those are rookie numbers. Try 110°-113° here in Southern California. I go through a case a water a day plus my jug
@@RHEC1776my respect, those numbers are high, enjoy the beach
@@rudygallegos8559 go up there in the winter tough guy!
Erick should get rid of his rust bucket and invest in your truck
I've been running a Harley rake since they first came out, they save a lot of labor. The people that say "you can finish with a machine" are just lazy 😂 I've been doing it 25 years and hand finish everything, not one machine track visible when I'm done.
Love the video as always man! I commented a few weeks ago after I broke my back and let you know you, Ryan and Eric’s videos have saved me while I’m at home recovering. I’m 6 weeks out now and doing better, thinking about starting my own channel. You guys are motivating a fella for sure! Great video as always man.
Yeah Mike its not easy these days to not only start up but to run and to maintain a business for sure but your doing great, your working hard to make AMW services a real success, my advice to you is that your just going to have to cut Fred's salary i guess haha sorry Fred but ya just know Mike isn't going to dare cut the Mrs. salary haha, POOORR FRREEDDD !!! LOL nice to see your buddy Fred getting some windshield time in with you mike on Sunday he sure deserves it he is a hard working and valuable AMW Services Employee too haha, great job mike the yard looks great
"I'm fat and that Truck doesn't have air conditioning "🤣🤣🤣🤣
Eric needs a diesel not another gasser
Eric needs to buy that truck!!!
It's hilarious that there are now 5 ppl using the EXACT format as Ryan. It is what it is. I just think you'll get more views by evolving and doing something new. Wish you all the best. I'll be curious to see who switches up 1st and blows up
Loved the Larson Farms shootout! It would be great to see a collab with you, Chet, Dougo, Big Swede and Brody!
Great movie Michael, you're becoming my favorite among the victory movie studio guys. Keep up the great work. Love Fred
Another great awesome job done Mike watching from New Zealand
I’m 3 years into owning my business. This year has by far been my most profitable. Keep grinding
I just started this year.... Based on the state of a lot of people not being able to fix things... I have high hopes for the future...
@@imaramblins, good work at a fair pirice!! Always be clean , yourself and job site. Take the time to listen to customers talk when giving them bids! Never say anything negative about anything when talking with a client! This will help , word of mouth advertising! This is from an old man!😅 Good luck!!
If I drove with my dog in the car with the window all the way down, my dog would jump straight out. He can only have his snout out ❤❤❤
Always add a little extra to your quotes for the things you can't predict. Some jobs have them some jobs don't but you'll always be covered
Pretty sure Eric would love that truck! Or Ryan Jr.??
Eric Need's the Truck... Daddy can buy his boy 1............
Mike -PLEASE wear your seatbelt!!!! Great video and hopefully the customer will want a new driveway in the future.
What's up Mike, been watching you since victory and I'm sure I speak for just about everyone who watches. We appreciate the content and the great work man. Keep it moving forward bro. Good luck to ya
Sell the truck to Erick, We all know he needs a new truck BAD!!!
For 10 years I was an owner/operator leased to a trucking company. The money was not bad but the worries could weigh out the good. Biggest task was when I went on vacation and no money coming in.😢
I love Fred more then I like a lot of people.
Good morning big Mike and Fred ! Greetings from Houston tx 🫡
Keep up the grind, much respect from Norway!
Eric needs that truck!!!
Fred needs a raise!!!! Hahahhqh
That rake did a fabulous job! It's nice to have a skid steer, they appear to be very versatile. 👍👍
Mike, you did an awesome job can I give you a suggestion instead of using? Hey, you can use peat moss a contain weeds with Pete Moss the birds will not attack to seed I did landscaping since I was 12 years old so I’m only giving you a suggestion and I got a farmers degree but awesome job for one-man team
Come to the east coast and drive in rush hour traffic. You will appreciate Milwaukee traffic.
Fred is freaking cool! Great work and love the videos!
Fred knows when he is on camera!
Great videos Mike keep up the good work...I watch your videos all the way from California
End product turned out good. What would a project like this cost? You don’t think you could get those stumps out with a skid steer? Only reason I’d see is how close they are to the building. I always hand throw seed, I think it spreads better than a spreader. Could you have gotten away with just bale straw on this since it’s flat, straw matting is expensive?
Nice work Mike. Keep pushing forward brother. You're a smart guy and hard worker and that's what it takes to be a good business owner.
I’m surprised you didn’t try out lawn leveling w sand on this one! Bunch of cool vids I’ve seen on it lol. Great work tho Mike
Man. My OCD wanted to hit a weed wacker real quick just to nail it with some wow.
Seen a few of those straw blowers in action, typically on bigger projects like highways, they're definitely pretty nice.
Mats suck, but beats breaking and spreading hay by the bale.
Awesome work my brother blessings from Cali.
Eric can use a new truck 😂
I agree Mike, the machine can only do so much then ya gotta find tunit by hand, great job 👍
That's what Ryan needs at victory for his new land
Be a good truck for easy E to buy
Fred’s such a cutie! I love how he understands the camera LOL!
Eric should bye that gmc 100%
Amazing video Sir watching watching from the U.K.
Nice that you used Mid State in Jackson. Good group of guys out there.
Eric should buy it lol that truck smh
Congrats your channel has over a million total views on your videos! Keep em coming Mike!
do you still have all the mowing contracts you got from ryan
Great job...keep up.the great work
Mike if you want to try your hand on heavy farming equipment you should do a collab video with Eric from “Farmer Unorthodox”! He’s in Minnesota, his sister’s channel is “The Minimal Mom” and brother in law’s channel “Rusty Judgement”. I think they would jive well with your chill midwestern vibes. That is, if you get a break in between jobs 😂 Good work!
Hey Mike is it really true that you don't dream when you sleep? I recall you saying that when you worked for Victory!
CHEERS!
Love you made a channel!!! Was concerned we wouldn’t see you again!!!
Fred is something else
Good job Michael you are the man have a good one my brother❤
you know who needs it badly before their bed falls off on their way to a job..lol..
you got a good start with the clients that Ryan sold you. But even with that it is never easy.. I am thinking hard about a business here but trying to find almost a hundred grand to take a chance that I am smart enough to make it work..lol
he said he had opportunity to buy part of Ryans business-which was the lawn service and included the lawn service clients- you never buy a service business only for the equipment.. If you buy the equipment only then you do not say you bought the business but the equipment.. We know Ryan was tired of lawn care as he said so and he said he sold the lawn care to Mike in videos- Some of us have been around a while but are quiet
Great video, Mike
As always loving you channel Mike. Keep up the great work and videos
Hahaha Fred is funny as hell 😂
Fred looks like he smiling at the camera =) Hi FRED!
The Harley Rake is eaaaaasssssy money!! Love ya Mike
Mike I would try using pulverized straw instead of the straw mats. I've been landscaping going on 20 years and in my opinion it works much better. It's not expensive either, for that size of a lawn you would only need 1 of packages of it. They generally run between 16-18 dollars a piece.
we use peet moss here in the pacific northwest
great video mike. keep those dreams alive, you will have a big enough ranch or farm some day to run that equipment.
Yeah the safety sensors always go out on zero-turn mowers to when you put the lap bars in lol I literally do that same exact thing only instead of using a fuse I use a paperclip to bypass the safety switch
Love Fred. Please stop smoking! thanks,
QUIT TELLING PEOPLE WHAT TO DO!
Sell the truck to eric lol
Ryan!!!!! Buy this Baby Back!!! That’s such a Damn Great Truck!!!!! 😍🇨🇦🍁 👋
i hate straw mats to, use em almost daily in steep hills too
You should give us a update when the grass grows back so we can see the results
As a fellow fat man I agree on the AC
Hey Mike, instead of straw mat you could invest in a small hydro seeder. They are a great investment! Not that expensive and I love the outcome success from hydro seeding. I feel it comes in better than seed and straw
Hydro seeding is nice, especially if you have a really large area that needs grass
@@WillE454 I’ve had to do both before side by side in a housing development and the hydro seeding takes less time, no straw mess that blows around and to me a more uniform growing when everything starts to geminate.
What he used worked just fine
Thats why we call them estimates, Mike. I always, ALWAYS let customers know that there are things we run into in unforeseen circumstances, and always reiterate that my quote is not final. It's my best possible guess on what it'll cost me to do the job.
Unfortunately, consumer culture has taken that away from contractors, and people think it's OK to demand that the lowest and quickest quote as the final price. Hell, they'll even try to get a discount if you aren't there for every single minute you may have finished early.
Some people may say I'm a little rash in situations like this, but if you dont stand up for your work, and continue to let customers decide how much they'll be paying you, you'll be unhappy and out of business quick.
Im not at all saying Mike or anybody here has done this, but that situation with the landscape fabric jogged my mind. We are TRADESMEN and these people are paying us to this job because THEY CANNOT. Our services are worth every penny and then some.
That rake really gets through it. 👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome Video and Much Love Mike!!
Hi Fred! Guy needs a new Victory driveway. Lol
Good stuff guy just a dirt lawn looks wayyyy better than the jungle
Eric needs that truck 😂
Sell that truck to Eric!! He needs it lol!
Maybe eric could buy that truck atleast it has a flat bed 😂 keep up the work there fella
Love the intro!! 🤟🏼
Good job bud. Keep up with the hustle.
I like to see One Lonely Farmer
Love a good dog!
Eric don't have that money
Getting closer to them Boss Godfrey sunglasses Mike.... 😏
If you disconnect the battery for about 10 minutes or long enough to have a smoke. Reconnect it and those brake light warnings will disappear.
People just see what they see and pretty much fill in the blanks with their imagination so you can’t blame them ya know. But there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes that we dont see. Its obvious that none of the guys we watch from Victory are rich but you guys are the back bone of America 🇺🇸. All of us blue collar hard working men and women are.
Great job! Easy E needs to buy the truck before the back of his completely blows off.
We are missing your video's Hope you have some soon.
Yes let's go Mike 👏 another great video 🎉
@eazye should buy it