Giant Avocados. How This Oversized Fruit Got Me My First Job In Sales.

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  • @nicolettejones5785
    @nicolettejones5785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I came for avocados but left with a life lesson. Thank you😘

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks Nicolette

    • @robm8067
      @robm8067 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤🔥😲 I totally agree! I think every entrepreneur regardless of gender should hear this inspirational story…. And what a great story it is! It made me realize that the problem with bad sales is not enough passion or creative comprise and accepting No to readily. Thank you! 🥑

    • @mylenepangilinan3186
      @mylenepangilinan3186 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😮😅😂

    • @mylenepangilinan3186
      @mylenepangilinan3186 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😮😅😂

  • @organicgardening5989
    @organicgardening5989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for sharing story, by the way your English is clear and obvious, happy thanksgiving

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I try to stay focused and precise. It’s reassuring to have someone notice.

  • @jmaldy67
    @jmaldy67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    You are a great storyteller I thoroughly enjoyed your story! Thank you so much for sharing it.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jmaldy67, thank you for your comment. That means so much to me. Have a great weekend!

    • @franksam6818
      @franksam6818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard You trimmed away the unneeded fats of life, and kept the good healthy ones!! Good man!!

  • @davidlatif7829
    @davidlatif7829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    After watching this video of yours I first want to congratulate you on the achievement with your prior company. I know understand the reasoning for your expertise. I’m happy for you Tom for I know this being an Avocado grower and a educator in the industry is your calling. Keep up the great work. Thank you for all you do.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you David. I appreciate the encouragement. These are the types of comments I cherish

  • @turtlegaby
    @turtlegaby ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations on doing what you love and having had the courage to quit a well paid job! I did the same in 2003. Had a well paid government job with amazing benefits in Germany but got tired of the crap going on there. I decided to give it all up and start a completely new life by moving to the United States. It was very scary, but looking back, well worth it. Today I work from home, have a parrot and tortoise rescue and couldn't be happier. To have a tropical fruit tree yard of about 1-2 acres (not as big as yours), is my next dream and I am actively working on it. Not for selling, just for myself and all my animal children. I just love plants so much and fruits. Your big avocados are awesome. I can't wait for my Choquette and Joey to give me some fruits next year.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The company I refer to in this vid is German. I used to travel to Erlangen a few times a year. loved it there.

    • @turtlegaby
      @turtlegaby ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard What you teach your son is more worth than any PHD. Farming is our future. We all need non gmo food, grown on natural soil to stay healthy .

  • @ericinla65
    @ericinla65 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    WAS SAME AS YOU - I was a developer starting in 1988. Did it for a few years and got bored. Opened a small investment company with 10 people. Used my programming and math skills to develop Algorithms to help decide what investments to purchase and when to buy and sell. The company grew to over 1,000 employees worldwide. Sold it and now just enjoying life. Especially gardening and my fruit trees. It's relaxing. Glad you found your way too.

  • @miguelschoedel7691
    @miguelschoedel7691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tour videos are fun and a blessing to watch. Hope you have a blessed holiday season.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same to you Miguel. Enjoy your holidays.

  • @williamj.dovejr.8613
    @williamj.dovejr.8613 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome! He is the lizard king, he can do anything!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      alright alright alright alright. 😁

  • @avomansouthafrica
    @avomansouthafrica 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    New slogan for me for 2022...BRING YOUR BIG AVOS.....small ones just wont make it!

  • @Melanieallen968
    @Melanieallen968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh wow!! I just got shivers listening to your story & your ambition!! Thankyou!!Im a 50yr old single mum to5kids...I am absolutely inspired!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Melanie. I bet you're a great mom!

  • @rosieposie8038
    @rosieposie8038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    SleepyLizard i love your big Avocados sending a box to my family in New York .Rosie Florida great sale man

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Rosie! I hope you're having a great long weekend. I hope they enjoy the fruit!

  • @joyboledamusic7957
    @joyboledamusic7957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You and those Avocados rock!!!! One day, I will visit Sleepy Lizard Farm! Thank you, for all your education!!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joy, we will be here! Thanks for the comment. Was your thanksgiving dinner good?

    • @joyboledamusic7957
      @joyboledamusic7957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard Excellent! Filled with gratitude, hope, love, peace, harmony, and lot's of piano music, to fulfill the evening! Happy T-Day for you and Family!!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Piano music! Sound fun.

  • @trexuss
    @trexuss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a very inspirational video. Thank you very much, Tom. It reminds me when I started to work as a photographer 30 years ago, with all the difficulties that I had to overcome. Thank you. Greetings from Costa Rica. One last word: I really love avocados. Take care.

  • @robertcarlos5964
    @robertcarlos5964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you sell the scion of the big tree avocado

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not right now. Sometimes we do sometimes we don't depends on the season.

    • @robertcarlos5964
      @robertcarlos5964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok thank you

  • @dmatcardoug2986
    @dmatcardoug2986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Damn Tom! That’s a spiel, if I ever heard one! But, damn, I absolutely loved it and without any doubt, I can see why you got that dream Sales Job! I do hope that anyone who listens to this video, really understand your message! You can be anything that you want to be, if you’re willing to work and sacrifice for that goal but you must be willing to put in the work to achieve it! Just wishing for something will not get you there, you must be absolutely committed to it! Love it! Thanks for such an inspirational thoughts on this Thanksgiving Day 2021.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Doug. I just told a friend about the scotch bonnets and he gave me a recipe for rice. Can’t wait to try it.

    • @dmatcardoug2986
      @dmatcardoug2986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard That’s great Tom! Well be careful with the pepper, and enjoy the dish that you will make!

  • @timothysullivan9457
    @timothysullivan9457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really like your perspective on this, so applicable to life! Keep up the great content! Love avocados 🥑 😎

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Timothy. I appreciate it

  • @williamj.dovejr.8613
    @williamj.dovejr.8613 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those avocados look beautiful.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you, the Choquette and Monroe varieties are very clean and shiny

  • @michaelluna1968
    @michaelluna1968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to hear about your background ... it's part of the circle of your presentation of the total picture of who you are and your personal growth.. Thumbs up!!👍

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Michael. They are my favorite vids to make but they don't get many views 🤣

  • @johannesvanhoek9080
    @johannesvanhoek9080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I could tell that you were a sales person before you started your story, all someone has to do is listen to you a few times , it becomes obvious ! GOOD JOB 👍

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are perceptive. And thank you for the compliment!

  • @richardmirarcki3024
    @richardmirarcki3024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love you your philosophy on life. Look forward to your videos. (We are making it a point to visit soon)

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Richard. Are you in Florida?

  • @Jake-uw6bh
    @Jake-uw6bh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great story! Amazing! Thank you for sharing!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the encouraging feedback

  • @atruceforbruce5388
    @atruceforbruce5388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It sounds like that Job was so stressful and a soul sucker, The Avocado thing is relaxed and peaceful.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Believe it or not I enjoyed the job. There were a lot of great people and experiences and challenges. But yes, the avocado thing is very relaxing and peaceful and I love every day of it.
      Thank you for your comment. I appreciate that you took the time.

  • @tewedajtiringo9981
    @tewedajtiringo9981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Salute to you sir. You are indeed a master of your craft. Flawless presentation!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Tewedaj

  • @robdavis1176
    @robdavis1176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done chief. Going to show this to my sales team.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope they find it helpful. thank you for your comment.

  • @johnhoodless1407
    @johnhoodless1407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tom, thanks for your honesty. Patrick, Johannesburg, South Africa.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      John, My pleasure. Some of my most favorite colleagues from my corporate life were from SA. they really knew how to treat a customer.

  • @DrSteveMorreale
    @DrSteveMorreale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE!!! That was one fateful Tuesday Oct 31, 1995... GO BIG AVOCADOS!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no kidding. I could have just let it pass and would have missed the opportunity

  • @ezatdandashi7181
    @ezatdandashi7181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey you are a very loveable person mate, lov you vedios.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ezat, you made my day! Thank you. Is there any topic you'd like to see me cover in the future?

  • @728sandycc
    @728sandycc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, wow, wow 😮 soooo inspiring 😊 l absolutely luv it! What a great testimony, I didn’t want it to end 😅

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Sandra. My vids on growing fruit get way more views but I feel like I have more to offer with this kind of messaging. Your feedback is very encouraging to me.

  • @lupejauregui2
    @lupejauregui2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been into growing avocados for a while now because me and my son do not like to throw away the seeds, but now recently just getting into the grafting. I love watching your videos and your shirt is awesome… I’ve been learning a lot just by watching your videos . Thanks for the avocado education…

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's great! keep us posted on your grafting progress.

  • @jazzmine2304
    @jazzmine2304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow I just came here just to learn how to grow an avocado but I got more than what I expected.... so much so since im also into sales and promotion... im lucky enough to hear this so much inspiration and lessons in life..Thank you for this.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jazz, I'm really glad to hear that and to meet a fellow sales person.

  • @rayoso154
    @rayoso154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, what a great presentation, you sure are a good sales man Mr. Sleepy Lizard!!!!! I have had some Florida Avocados and me and my wife loved them. Great video. I shall look to see if i can order some when i season.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ray, thanks for the compliant, I appreciate it. I'll have avocados for sale the 3rd week of August at www.guacfarm.com. I hope you enjoy them.

    • @rayoso154
      @rayoso154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard awesome!! Thanks Bro😎

  • @lgflanang
    @lgflanang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tom, I was a computer programmer at the time you were talking about. Now, at 73, am trying to graft an avocado, literally, the size of what you are showing. Thanks for the talk.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      good luck with the tree!

  • @kadoshmei8482
    @kadoshmei8482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for sharing

  • @matthewhartzell7890
    @matthewhartzell7890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great motivational story --- From NEPA --- great to hear it!!!!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just got back from PA...another great Christmas with family and friends. Thank you for the compliment. I appreciate it.

  • @anekabibitimpor4748
    @anekabibitimpor4748 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Big one is that choquette? Tell me about variety avocado u have more detail please

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't remember if that was a Choquette, it think given the time of year it might have been a really big Monroe. We have Donnie, Simmonds, Catalina, Hall, Choquette, Monroe, and a few other specialty varieties

    • @anekabibitimpor4748
      @anekabibitimpor4748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow its very interesting.. Wichh one the most favorite on you

  • @bleon5956
    @bleon5956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that story!! So inspiring! You need to mentor our youth many are lacking in persistent and determination sadly.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Barb, Yeah I like to talk to my son and his teammates from his football team. The football players down here in the south give me hope for their future. they are coachable and teachable and understand reward takes hard work and sacrifice. they are going to do great...many of the peers in school however have already been fooled into giving up.

  • @Alberto-Glez
    @Alberto-Glez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very Inspirational... I just ordered a box a few days ago , thinking about ordering another one. Great sales man.. 😂

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Alberto, thank you for your order. I shipped yesterday so you box is on it's way. I hope you enjoy them. and thank you for the compliment.

  • @lesterthenatureguy1632
    @lesterthenatureguy1632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ok sale speech was perfect, but how do I get my hands on a few scions to graft those monsters. Do you sale them?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lester, Thank you. Sometimes I sell them online but right now I don't have any...maybe late 2022 I'll have them for sale again.

    • @lesterthenatureguy1632
      @lesterthenatureguy1632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks I will be looking for them

  • @llockhart9431
    @llockhart9431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome motivational speech Tom. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @avomansouthafrica
    @avomansouthafrica 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the FANTASTIC stories...i also grew two huge avos from pit...we call them avozillas...Andre

  • @bonanzamine
    @bonanzamine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing such an inspirational story of yours!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks bonanzamine, I plan more for the future

  • @maykayaka1232
    @maykayaka1232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspiring example of passion and dedication 😊 Thanks for sharing your personal experience...

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for your comment May!

  • @claimhsolais3466
    @claimhsolais3466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Words may not properly express my respect for your passion and dreams Sir. I admire you. Be well!

  • @brian_abroad
    @brian_abroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very motivational presentation even for these tired old bones. I was going to say, ‘If only I was younger,’ but then I realized having big avocados isn’t just for making career choices. For the past two years I’ve been wrestling with needing to make some life changing decisions and what is missing are those huge Guac Farm avocados. Be seeing you soon.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brian thanks for the comment and sharing your situation. And yeah, big decisions are not just about career choices.

    • @richardryan4765
      @richardryan4765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am 77.
      I suggest that the journey is more important than the destination.
      One is never too old to enjoy the journey.
      Best to you!

  • @yanisb4372
    @yanisb4372 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a fantastic story, thank you!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are welcome.

  • @1cleandude
    @1cleandude ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video as always Tom but please update with how you progressed from tech sales to hands on avocado farming. Thanks again for your enlightening videos!🙏🙏🙏

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      I plan to do more career oriented vids after I hit 100k subscribers. I might be wrong but I feel like I have something to offer in that field

  • @RichardKristiansson9515
    @RichardKristiansson9515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In Sweden I only find small Avokado, I like youre story is like min. THANKS FOR A GOOD STORY🥑

  • @nenaelliott8058
    @nenaelliott8058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing s story. Amazing avocados. Best I've ever eaten.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Nena. You always have such nice things to say. Did you have a good Turkey day?

    • @nenaelliott8058
      @nenaelliott8058 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard it was a great day. Hope your Thanksgiving was great too.

  • @thomassiddons2117
    @thomassiddons2117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow great video very inspiring.

  • @eliocardoso2834
    @eliocardoso2834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simply... a true salesman

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      some things you gotta be born with 🥑

  • @espoirespoir3710
    @espoirespoir3710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi tom what's kind of soil you have ? And is your trees living on rain or naturally you use water.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The trees are planted in solid limestone rock. there's about an inch of topsoil that's been build up over 30 years of allowing material to fall from the trees and rot over time. We us rain in the rainy season and we pump water from a well every 5th day during the dry season.
      Thanks for your interest!

  • @shaunkelly9196
    @shaunkelly9196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video mate, very inspirational.

  • @هشامالعلوي-و7د
    @هشامالعلوي-و7د 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this avocado stand alot temperature or not, is it a monro avocado????

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't remember if that's choquette or monroe but both are cold hardy

  • @monicaregis964
    @monicaregis964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you know when they are fit to pick.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Monica, It goes according to a schedule based on variety. This vid explains it: th-cam.com/video/-VDbToXOC1w/w-d-xo.html

  • @michaelsherby6896
    @michaelsherby6896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was grate. I wish Ii was a teacher and have you come in my class you are assume🤦‍♂️👍 I am a 76year old vet. thanks for the upper!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, what a compliment! thank you.

  • @Toni-wc3gx
    @Toni-wc3gx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos.
    Question can you keep Monroe avocado tree small. Your trees are huge. Thanks!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Toni, yes you can prune an avocado tree to whatever height you like.

  • @billb744
    @billb744 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Tom. After eating my halls avacados I dont care at all for the hass. Can't wait to order yours! 😋 Bill

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the Hall is quality!

  • @mariansusanj5164
    @mariansusanj5164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you know where I can get a hold of Wilson Popano avocado plant or Scions

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never heard of that one.

    • @mariansusanj5164
      @mariansusanj5164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard Pine Island Nursery has it listed on their avocado viewer but they don't have it, go figure.

  • @TrevorGreenfields
    @TrevorGreenfields 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congrats on your new joyful career🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @neptunesOC
    @neptunesOC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You make me feel like i need to buy some Avocados 🥑🤣😂😅😂😂 you kill it 🙌🏾🥑🥑🥑

  • @richardryan4765
    @richardryan4765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent!

  • @spencerbass7142
    @spencerbass7142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video. Florida avocado have it all! Haas, not so much.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Spencer. I like 'em both...but I'm also a bit biased, ha!

  • @Kevkaigs
    @Kevkaigs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was excellent...KK from Kenya

  • @MidniteClubII
    @MidniteClubII 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3 things we have in common Tom, I am a VW Bus afficionado, Own a 71 VW Bus, I Love Monroe Avocados and I am a Computer Programmer who would like to retire like now.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm surprised the algorithm hasn't linked us up sooner 🤣

  • @TheVirtus96
    @TheVirtus96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You truly are a salesman haha
    Great video

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks TheVirtus96. I didn't go into all the details but part of the selection process I discussed was a predictive psychological evaluation and my results were in the 99th percentile for sales...like putting a fish in water.

  • @CALYKIL
    @CALYKIL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is really a good motivation video👍🏻

  • @nickgeorgie1957
    @nickgeorgie1957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are great Tom. You know what? I have the same life philosophy.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Nick, it's served you well I'm sure.

  • @Mrbfgray
    @Mrbfgray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Started my own tiny industrial steel contracting biz at 21...didn't even know if there was a market for it.
    Never looked back never again on a payroll.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bo, gutsy move with a huge payoff. I LOVE to hear stories like yours.

    • @Mrbfgray
      @Mrbfgray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard Love your story and so well told. Mine didn't seem gutsy at the time, more of an overreaction of impressionable youth thinking the end of economic freedom was near. (thanks Ayn Rand, :D) I had been caring several union "workers" on my shoulders at the underground mine mill I started at from 17. No way I was going to make a career of that even with plenty of upward advancement likely and a challenging interesting environment.
      "If free markets work the way they should then I could be making the money of those slackers I was effectively supporting." Worked for me. I learned early to loath unions which was reinforced many times since, but they helped in my 20 yr old choice to go on my own. Easier young then later but never easy.

  • @laurencosgrave4844
    @laurencosgrave4844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Story Tom!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Lauren, I appreciate the encouragement.

  • @michaelhill854
    @michaelhill854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done mate, well done

  • @NorthEtVisit
    @NorthEtVisit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the name of this variety?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those are Monroe and choquette

    • @NorthEtVisit
      @NorthEtVisit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard thanks

  • @heribertaangulodecote8685
    @heribertaangulodecote8685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heriberta, Thank you. Something tells me you prepare quite the spread for thanksgiving. What did you guys do for dinner?

    • @heribertaangulodecote8685
      @heribertaangulodecote8685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No this year, I worked that day, something funny happens at work, I convinced my daughter to worked that day and we have a ruffle for $500 visa card, and I said if you go you will win I promise and she did.. 😊 She was so happy!!! She is really quiet at work..

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heribertaangulodecote8685 wow! she's so lucky.

    • @heribertaangulodecote8685
      @heribertaangulodecote8685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I though I give her good luck! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @marklazarus2584
    @marklazarus2584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember when you could only buy the big avocados. I lived in Dade county and many homes had those big avocado trees. LOVE those big avocados.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep! We’re you in Miami?

    • @marklazarus2584
      @marklazarus2584 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard I was in North Dade and Ft Lauderdale. In the 60’ss we would go down to Homestead to pick vegetables.

  • @ellenw6024
    @ellenw6024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need help!! I'm leaving town for Thanksgiving. What do I do with my seeds that are in containers with toothpicks. What do I do? I have to add water everyday. How can I keep them alive?? I have 3 ready to be put in water; should I wait on these?? What about the others. Do I keep all of the seeds damp?? Please ol avocado master, what to do? Thanks guy!!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just top off the water you’ll be good

    • @ellenw6024
      @ellenw6024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SleepyLizardHELP, AGAIN...top off for 2 weeks? I have to add water go the seeds every day so the water will cover the bottom! I am beginning to panic; I leave early tomorrow. Also, can uou tell me how to order your avocados. My daughter has moved up north and is missing good avocados!! Do you have a website?? Help!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@ellenw6024 Ellen, yes I have a website www.guacfarm.com
      Also, you don't need to worry for two weeks. if you want the water to evaporate more slowly move them away from the window a bit. and enjoy your trip!

    • @ellenw6024
      @ellenw6024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard Thank you so much! I appreciate you.

  • @janicesid
    @janicesid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👏👏👏Love the Farm animal sounds in the background!!!!

  • @ElexGamingLifeSafetyGuy
    @ElexGamingLifeSafetyGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy (late) Thanksgiving! An interesting story you have right there being a tech guy in the 90s. Seeing how you really wanted to be a sales person shows the dedication you have for a particular goal, even if that meant sacrificing your current job. I've noticed in school that when students in my current college program are asked what career choice they want, they usually go for the more "high paying" jobs like a lawyer or doctor. Some do it for the pay, others do it because it's what they lived and desired for. As with me, I'm currently picking a career choice that I will enjoy, instead of going for a higher paying career that pays well, but I might not enjoy. I thought that was a interesting story.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Elex, happy Thanksgiving to you too. I'm sure you're having a great long weekend. I plan to do more career oriented material in 2022 and yes, there are many factors that go into choosing a career direction and it's also quite specific to each individual. The trick is to get to know ourselves and make decisions that put us in position to take advantages of our strengths.
      Pay was definitely a factor for me and sales can be quite lucrative if you're good at it but most people don't realize wealth is built by keep what you earn, not earning more. I plan to do a vid on that someday too. Talk to you later.

  • @gauravprakash1250
    @gauravprakash1250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I'm from india.i want grow this plant..how can I get hass avocado plant.. please suggest me

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gaurav, I'm not sure how you can get them over in India.

  • @zamin_ali
    @zamin_ali 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tom, thank you for the excellent video. 👍 How long can you keep an avocado seed once you have eaten the fruit. If I keep an avocado seed for one year and then plant it will it grow?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zamin. I don’t know the answer to that question. I’ll have to test it

    • @zamin_ali
      @zamin_ali 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard OK, cool. Thank you so much. I will just keep a few in the freezer and them try to grow them down the road.

  • @mercyvan-lare6543
    @mercyvan-lare6543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great story but how can you keep the avocado tree short

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can prune it to whatever size you want.

  • @cesarjr5818
    @cesarjr5818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many months does a grafted avocado bear fruits

  • @rcgilmoretv2639
    @rcgilmoretv2639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job sir i like avocados.

  • @r1217t
    @r1217t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:31 hilarious 😂

  • @ZE308AC
    @ZE308AC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you ship to California?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Avocados yes

    • @ZE308AC
      @ZE308AC ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard thank you

  • @IMakeWhateverVideos235
    @IMakeWhateverVideos235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey tom I just found out medjool dates are not true to seed 🥴 I’ve planted lots from seed just like when I found out from you that avocado aren’t also… with that being said can you recommend any farms down there by you that sell good fruiting trees such as the medjool date palm?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know about that fruit. Lara Farms is really good.

  • @kimhicks4781
    @kimhicks4781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Thanksgiving and this holiday season. Blessings to you and your family. What a nice and good looking son you have. He doesn't like Avacados, ha hà👍🥂

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Kim. He got his looks from mom his mom for sure. 🥑

  • @mussemamuzemil6980
    @mussemamuzemil6980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yo i love ur energy

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I wish I felt like that every day!

  • @fpvlegion
    @fpvlegion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13.57 was EPIC!!! 🤣

  • @Mrbfgray
    @Mrbfgray 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Revealing those who tell us not to take a chance, they fear their own failure to chase their dreams, they aren't looking out for YOU. They know they too should be so bold and your doing it makes it harder for them to pretend.

  • @devbachu7072
    @devbachu7072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You the best sapudos amigo desde TRInidad y Tobago caribe

  • @jairocarcamo969
    @jairocarcamo969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me siento muy inspirado por tu historia, eres buen vendedor

  • @David-burrito
    @David-burrito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed this, you are a very engaging presenter. But what did I miss? You went from a sales guy selling who knows what to a guac farmer. When did the transition take place?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm just getting around to the vids telling that story. bought the farm in 2013, quit the job in 2015

    • @David-burrito
      @David-burrito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard thanks. Looking forward to it. I have had this video saved in my "Watch Later" folder for awhile, I thought it was a video about big avocados. And it is.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@David-burrito wow, I'm honored that somebody would put it I a "watch later" queue. Thank you!

    • @David-burrito
      @David-burrito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SleepyLizard so while we wait for the next installment in the "Journey to the Guac Farm", I have a lingering question that I don't want to lose in between episodes: that brochure you produced that you were going to use as part of your presentation, did you get to use it in your one-on-one?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@David-burrito I didn't really "use" it but I did show the him during the 1 on 1. He asked why I wouldn't have instead used a data projector and I told him I didn't want to dim the lights. And as a salesman I tried to do handouts instead of powerpoint for that same reason. Dimming the lights puts people to sleep

  • @SolSkinn
    @SolSkinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Avocado grower is a dream job! Gosh I need money to buy land lol!

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love it Ms Heather. What kind of work do you do now?

    • @SolSkinn
      @SolSkinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard I've been a mom, hotel manager, writer and photographer. Now I'm just a mom.

  • @wdennis8
    @wdennis8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You had me at big balls avocados.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You've seen them for yourself, ha!

  • @eriksalmon
    @eriksalmon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just purchased a box. I'm also going to grow the seeds.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Erik, I got your order and will be shipping Monday. I try to ship on Mondays so the boxes don't get stuck at the post office over the weekend...especially this time of year with the holiday rush.
      Thank you for your business, I appreciate it. Look for a shipping confirmation Monday.

    • @eriksalmon
      @eriksalmon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SleepyLizard I received them in great condition and am looking forward to eating them. I put one out and the rest in the fridge.

  • @erniewinn2415
    @erniewinn2415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice.

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for the feedback Ernie

  • @PokemonLoverfellow
    @PokemonLoverfellow 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So many Hass avocados sometimes I get sick of seeing only Hass in stores😂 Monroes and Fuerte avos are one of my favorites

  • @apegrasshoplizard
    @apegrasshoplizard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in an avocado growing region. How can I promote your big avocados & earn money ?

    • @SleepyLizard
      @SleepyLizard  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Mr. X, thank you for reaching out. I'm sure we can works something out where I sell you avocados then you sell them to other people for a profit. Lemme know if you're interested.

  • @RimmPurple
    @RimmPurple 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes i Yes i broda ....what ?? giant ?? ahahhah u are great broda

  • @ZE308AC
    @ZE308AC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish to try new avocado, I wish the stores would have more variety in avocado and other fruits and produce

  • @bigmack2262
    @bigmack2262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story! 🥑🥑