Good video!! I wonder what happened to Don Ward? I really want his shoe shine! I went to find him and everyone said they haven't seen him since the pandemic started.
I think this guy nailed me! I was in NYC 6 years ago with my wife, walking around in some comfortable half-old black sneakers---and suddenly from 30 feet away in midtown he yells, "Hey Rockport! I know you can do better than THEM shoes, brother...." And "Rockport" is uncanny because I'm from Massachusetts. Wonderful guy! He's much funnier "live," too!
The key to corner selling is not having any insecurities about what you are saying. When Don makes a calculated little jab at potential customers, he is fully committed to what hes saying without hesitation or tension. That allows him to have somewhat of a comedic approach which takes people's guard down and gets them in the chair. The host had so much hesitation built into his body language and tone. People can smell a slimy salesman from a mile away- and they smell awful 😂
"You can't stand here and wait for volunteers, this ain't the kind of business" "Today, we are his trainees, so he put us on the street to give it a try" "GET YOUR SHOES SHINED!" *Guy runs up "Hey I could really use a shoe shine, mind if I hop on the chair?" *Trainee skeptically pans his head towards master salesman
Haaaa hilarious dont be uptight cause I dont do white. He reminds me of Dave Chappelle specifically on his approach and comedy mix to generate sales brilliant strategy. No wonder hes the best
I love that he's a trained accountant and pastry chef, but now shines shoes. It's all about the happiness and joy you get out of life, not the paycheck. As long as you can sustain yourself and your family if you have one, then do what you makes you happy.
David Chappell!?!?😅Nope! I think Don is actually quite witty and it takes alot of bravery to get people to come to him. These are key ingredients in stand up! I wonder how he would do if he tried.🤔
I'm guessing his "shoe sale game" is so on point, it's just small improvements by now. So maybe he could make bigger improvements by looking at other aspects that isn't as refined. Ex he could upgrade his sitting setup, making it look more pristine and high class to attract these business class customers. Matching the customers so to speak. Anyway, cool guy!
Im curious how he handles more than one person at the same time. Does he make the other wait? Switch to the other shoe from time to time...either way he is someone id lile to be some day.
This man is more than a shoe shiner. With the way he runs his business is like a salesman and his tactics work. Pointing out an insecurity you can easily fix has been a sales tactic that almost always work because people care about themselves. Even the ones that don’t, they want to impress someone that isn’t them. So this man is a genius
@Justin Wilson His cart says $5 a shine. That's 180 shines a day no tip. Or 120ish shines a day with tip? 120 shoes a day equals 5 minutes a shoe for ten straight hours. Play with the numbers... it never equals $900 a day. Im calling bullshit on the $900 a day thing.
@@seanhiggity yea I did similar math, used a 12hr day. Maybe on a great day he might hit $900 with big tippers but I doubt he is shining constantly all day every day, I don't buy it
As a Finnish person watching this gave me anxiety BIG TIME, because Finnish people are very akward and introverts. I couldnt probably even say good day in NYC
keep it up man... you might also become like the owner of SM malls in philippines who start in small business like you... then he become one of the top 10 billioners in the world.
Come on! Get to the nitty gritty, and tell us what we all, really want to know. How much dinero...does he make in a day? (You know you were wondering too).
2:54 bit stereotypical but it’s kinda true. Most women regardless of ethnicity always hate dirty shoes entering the home where they live in even if in laundry room (I’m Thai and the house I lived in door to enter garage was within the house is in the laundry room. So have shoe rakes and mom would tell me and my dad to wipe/shake shoes at garage steps before entering.) so to us guys if we get shoes dirty we think “oh god. Ain’t gonna hear the end of it if she sees this.” If coming back from school or work. So even that guy is like “he makes a point” and might as well get it cleaned before wife sees it.
Yo when the dude heard don't let the Mrs. see those he jumped in the chair immediately.
Giovanni Williams 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was pretty proud of that line 😂
😂😂🤣😂
Gave me a good laugh 😂
I wonder if Don added that to his book of sayings to use
I actually met him, the best thing i did when i went to New york.
hope you got those shoes shined
Can I have your autograph?
@@Shontaku You seem a bit pathetic yourself
@@Shontaku he was making a joke, you dork
@@beefknuckles how is it a joke, I think he actually met him
Don is a funny man and looks and sounds like Dave Chappelle
They're Brothers ...
Get it ? Brothers! Cause they're both black haha, Anyone ? No ? Ok :(
@@LiveLife91 woah
I thought the exact same fuckin thing
@@LiveLife91 lol
Id get my shoes shined by him just to get him to do chappelle impressions
It's his personality that's a winner for me.
God bless him
Maybe it's the camerawork, but he looks healthier here than in the video from 2017.
he is eating well
hey, I spotted that too !
I seriously don't think that's the same guy
@@aderlinejohnson8566 buggin boi.
Austin Pittman publicity
Good video!! I wonder what happened to Don Ward? I really want his shoe shine! I went to find him and everyone said they haven't seen him since the pandemic started.
Hy
Any news brother?
Sounds like Dave Chappelle
Looks kinda like him too
And acts kinda like him also
They’re probably related somewhere down the line 😂
His long lost uncle
This guy once convinced me to get my shoes shined, and I was wearing sandals.
Second time i read this comment. Kinda cheesy.
this made me laugh.
So he washed your feet? 🤣🤣🤣
samuel smith god ive read it ti many time
He polished your corns and bunions onions
'No Trump, no King'. Politically neutral wise move sir!
Don King is from the same swamp as Donald Trump
I'm sure he lives for your approval.
@towels towels orange man impeached 😆
I think he meant "Don. No [Don] Trump. No [Don] King."
@@charlestonrezz5188 how did they put him in the peach doe ???
*When you realize that he makes more money than the people who wear the shoes* xD
I think he dont pay taxes
He has to be related to Dave Chappelle lol! Not being serious btw.
I think this guy nailed me! I was in NYC 6 years ago with my wife, walking around in some comfortable half-old black sneakers---and suddenly from 30 feet away in midtown he yells, "Hey Rockport! I know you can do better than THEM shoes, brother...." And "Rockport" is uncanny because I'm from Massachusetts. Wonderful guy! He's much funnier "live," too!
"don't let the mrs. see those"
"damn you right"
The key to corner selling is not having any insecurities about what you are saying. When Don makes a calculated little jab at potential customers, he is fully committed to what hes saying without hesitation or tension. That allows him to have somewhat of a comedic approach which takes people's guard down and gets them in the chair.
The host had so much hesitation built into his body language and tone. People can smell a slimy salesman from a mile away- and they smell awful 😂
YES - really great point
When I go to NY for the first time, having my shoes shined by Don will be one of the first things I do.
ha, enjoy! Tell him we say hi!
@@NowhereMenTV will do! thanks for the great videos
Same here.
I got more respect for this guy than for many of my co-workers
Don's so good he convinced me to get my shoes shined and I was barefoot
this dude is so likable.
"You can't stand here and wait for volunteers, this ain't the kind of business"
"Today, we are his trainees, so he put us on the street to give it a try"
"GET YOUR SHOES SHINED!"
*Guy runs up
"Hey I could really use a shoe shine, mind if I hop on the chair?"
*Trainee skeptically pans his head towards master salesman
Steep Guide we watched it my man
Why u goin over it again?
Strange comment!
You took your time typing and structuring them paragraphs to ride that high and advertise your channel ..
@@danielyoung2027 from a strange channel. Snowboarding without the snow or the board just the pixels. Play other stuff
Haaaa hilarious dont be uptight cause I dont do white. He reminds me of Dave Chappelle specifically on his approach and comedy mix to generate sales brilliant strategy.
No wonder hes the best
Jeiby Vizcaino I was thinking the same thing.
@@ShinJoey84 Don master the art of psychology with out no degree
Mad 1976 agreed. Street smarts can take you very far in life.
where does he keep his cart at night? Does he drive a truck? or? Im genuinely curious
He prob pushes it home
He sleeps in it
This man averages about 100k per year and claims what he wants on taxes because its a cash business.He has a home in new jersey with a garage.
My story sounded better
prolly pushes it home or found a spot garage or a back store alley ... you just gotta hustle there is always a solution :) have a good life fam.
Man I’ve seen this guy a few times, I hope some loyal customers have helped him get by during this crisis.
I love that he's a trained accountant and pastry chef, but now shines shoes. It's all about the happiness and joy you get out of life, not the paycheck. As long as you can sustain yourself and your family if you have one, then do what you makes you happy.
Believe it or not but he makes more money then an accountant or pastry chef, plus it's tax free. :)
David Chappell!?!?😅Nope! I think Don is actually quite witty and it takes alot of bravery to get people to come to him. These are key ingredients in stand up! I wonder how he would do if he tried.🤔
I'm guessing his "shoe sale game" is so on point, it's just small improvements by now. So maybe he could make bigger improvements by looking at other aspects that isn't as refined. Ex he could upgrade his sitting setup, making it look more pristine and high class to attract these business class customers. Matching the customers so to speak. Anyway, cool guy!
Great idea
I don't completely disagree. I think he's going for the sympathy factor.
It’s the location , most of those people are business class already, what he built was a reputation that doesn’t need to change to sale
Mam you looks beautiful, but your shoes is not.
Good one. 😂
Wow what an inspiration. He thinks of what he would do differently every night.
Watching this made me smile. What a beautiful & positive personality he has. Keep Shining Shoe Shine Man!
make him do stand up
Chapelle 2.0
I’m gonna buy some old shoes so he can shine them I’ll just pretend I’m walking by and not intrested then say ....”sure why not”? 😆
Damn those lines at the end...
How can you not LOVE this man?! :D
Wanna know how he does it?
*He loves his job.Period.*
He totally embodies Tyler Durdens' definition of who you really are. And his name is *Don Ward*
Legend has it his real income comes from stand up comedy
While guy” I got a on the way back !”
Don “NO!”
Im curious how he handles more than one person at the same time. Does he make the other wait? Switch to the other shoe from time to time...either way he is someone id lile to be some day.
This man is more than a shoe shiner. With the way he runs his business is like a salesman and his tactics work. Pointing out an insecurity you can easily fix has been a sales tactic that almost always work because people care about themselves. Even the ones that don’t, they want to impress someone that isn’t them. So this man is a genius
Some day I want to go to New York and see him. 😂💪🏽
Don should make more videos
Wouldn't the far left , SJW and feminists call him out on haressement on how he talks to people ?
I like that his strategy isn’t to be invasive which I think helps him in the long run
If Dave Chappell wasn’t a comedian this would be him.
Damn! Last time i saw him he had different spinny chairs! Glad he's still going
These characters are what add spice to and make NY the best, i hope to see him next time im in town and I will bring my shoes.
NY is on my bucket list.....now going to see Don Ward is part of that! Talent and energy like his should ALWAYS be appreciated!
Dave Chapelle met Don and stole his persona to be successful
My new favorite vid! This guy is goooood...u don't get the sale unless you ask. What a hoot.
I wish Dave Chappell’s had his show, Dave would’ve killed it as Don 😂
Would you consider making a TH-cam page for him so he can get some ad revenue? His jokes are hilarious.
If Dave Chappelle decided to shine shoes, this is it
If he only dropped the cigarettes!
Stg when I go pack to New York this the first place I’m going
He's way better than some of the Hollywood actors!
Saw him on a video from 2009
And now this is 4 years ago he's still doing his amazing job 😍 God bless you 🙏
2:31 The guys is happy with his “on the way back” dude, and Don is like: Nah.
You haven't lived until you've had your shoes shined while you're wearing! It's like getting a foot massage! It's a very wonderful experience!
100 bucks a year ain't bad. Specially if you live by and see him every day.
He makes 900$/day
@@shyamaztec i think he must mean his regular customers pay 100 dollars a year 🤔 who knows
Lol a $100 bucks a year he’d never survive in net York.
@Justin Wilson
His cart says $5 a shine.
That's 180 shines a day no tip.
Or 120ish shines a day with tip?
120 shoes a day equals 5 minutes a shoe for ten straight hours.
Play with the numbers... it never equals $900 a day.
Im calling bullshit on the $900 a day thing.
@@seanhiggity yea I did similar math, used a 12hr day. Maybe on a great day he might hit $900 with big tippers but I doubt he is shining constantly all day every day, I don't buy it
He's been cleaning shoes for as long as I haven't
A2 Motivation
YOUR CHARACTER IS SO MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR LOOKS (Scott Sanford)
Here he is again Don Ward the legend shoe-shiner, he could outsell the real-estate guru’s in Manhattan .. , I love this blokes energy.
Great documentry btw ☺️👏
As a Finnish person watching this gave me anxiety BIG TIME, because Finnish people are very akward and introverts. I couldnt probably even say good day in NYC
. a great winter job⛄
I’m gonna pass him on purpose next time I’m in New York so I can hear what he says about my Gucci loafers 😂
No one cares about your "Gucci loafers" but you...
Isidro salas look at my video Victim
This dude is what lifes about do what makes u happy in life 💯
In the midst of this pandemic, I wonder what he’s doing
Wow this guy is a masterclass at hustling, usually when I have to get someone to sit on my chair I have to spike their drink
Someone help this man Create his own Brand" of shoe care products
I like how I'm reading the comments and everyone isnlike he looks like Dave chappelle lmaooooo xD
If don comes to work at 7 am instead of 10 am he will se a big time increase in his moneyyy
keep it up man... you might also become like the owner of SM malls in philippines who start in small business like you... then he become one of the top 10 billioners in the world.
He should step in front of people with a closed fist and say "shine or a shiner, you pick" 😂
Lmao ok?
We have the same thing here in Bangkok, Thailand, except that it's porn CDs and pirated movies instead of shoe shinings :D
lolol
He’s a Hustler 👍🇺🇸
I didn’t know Dave Chappell shined Shoes 🤷🏻♂️😂🇺🇸
Reminds me of Dave Chappelle. 🤣
I love him so much! We need to start a GoFundMe for him so he can buy a workplace.
Wouldnt work the magic of it is being in the streets
I am going to come at your chair soon
Man he got lighter and skinnier
Dave Chapelle sketch or is this for real?
Dave Chapelle if he didnt do comedy.
Nobody is putting a pressure on him,that's why he is the best
Remember this
"SHOE LIVES MATTER!" DEAD!!!
I’m wondering , 900 a day I understand is not everyday. But let’s say a good year, that’s over $200k a year. He’s not poor by any means
Its like a bussiness,guess he have to pay taxes also. But yeah its can be easily $150k+ a year.
he said he started in 1987, so the voice over guy is wrong about 18 years
He may have started a side hustle in 87 and has been on that corner for 18 years
I can't have enough of this videos
Come on! Get to the nitty gritty, and tell us what we all, really want to know. How much dinero...does he make in a day? (You know you were wondering too).
He likes the job cuz he doesnt pay taxes
Life Game cash is king
that is a complete off base, generalized assessment , most people who works for themselves/ small business do pay taxes
Of course he pays taxes. He’s not a panhandler. He has a work permit.
BS. He can't do this business in NYC without a permit/license and you bet that they come and check if the business owner pays his tax.
2:54 bit stereotypical but it’s kinda true. Most women regardless of ethnicity always hate dirty shoes entering the home where they live in even if in laundry room (I’m Thai and the house I lived in door to enter garage was within the house is in the laundry room. So have shoe rakes and mom would tell me and my dad to wipe/shake shoes at garage steps before entering.) so to us guys if we get shoes dirty we think “oh god. Ain’t gonna hear the end of it if she sees this.” If coming back from school or work. So even that guy is like “he makes a point” and might as well get it cleaned before wife sees it.
The most relaxing thing? When he blinks!
A trained accountant to this? Goes to show nothings easy...
Hii shahid
Eyy don you shoe shine som white nikes ?
I hope covid didn't hit him too hard.
😅🤣😂👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🖐 from 🇦🇺
That man would be a master salesman. He could sell real e state, luxury cars, jets, you name it!
is he still there? id still love to see him
He's an Einstein guy: "dont expect things will be different tommorow if what you did today is the same as yesterday."
You don’t grow
That's one in a hundred million who loves their job.
I Guess's he should start training his kids