MAKING $1000 IN 12 HOURS - CHALLENGE
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Best squarespace ad I've ever seen.
when you realize you just sat through a 20 min skippable ad...
Best ad ever! not only for squarespace!
Yup
Poor Linus :(
Hands down.
We need Will’s version of this challenge to see what he decides to build one item or multiple and his set up vs yours!
I'm thinking it's the Will Stelter DIY metal snapping kit, just some super hard bars, [vice sold separately] maybe a beginner's one with scores cut in
I think this would be a great idea. I'd love to watch that video as well.
That is a great idea, Alec bro will you please set this up!!!!!
@@schwig44 Awh leave him alone! 🤣
But yes we need to see Will make a single product.
Video: Making $1000 in 12 hours
Also Video: "Includes Paid Promotion"
Challenge completed
Such a under rated comment
Facts and Boredom thank you sir
Guarantee he made a lot more than $1000 in those 12 hours.
That's how he made $1000 in 12 hrs, promoting square space
Also: TH-cam buckaroos!
"never under estimate what you can do with a $900 phone camera" lol
I got some amazing photos with my s7 edge. You can make any phone camera look good I promise you
@@odeo5691
I challenge you to take good pictures with a Samsung J3. The definition is too low for long range but the lens is optimised for distance.
@@rouge5140 if you buy it for me ill give it a shot.
@@rouge5140 I've seen some interesting photography with the j3, it may be more challenging but there may be a possibility of at least indie quality videography/photography results.
@@rouge5140 u can use photoshop and nvidia AI software to increase resolution and clarity
Square Space got more than their money's worth on this one.
So did he, made a thousand bucks before expenses
I mean can we agree those wouldn’t sell as fast if he wasnt Mr Alec Steele
no ones arguing that fact mate hell of alot easier if you have a large following already
Not as fast, if at all...
I felt like advertising it on his insta story was kinda cheating since he knew people would buy them.
He could have sold literally anything and it would have sold out in seconds. He could have taken some flat stock, cut it to pieces, put his touchmark on the pieces and signed them, then sold them for 60 bucks a piece and it would have been a success.
@@bummer6 Isn't that literally what he did? Except it was round and not flat.
Advertisers: Give this man all the money. Best ad ever.
Ben L-P o kidding we basically watched a 20 minute ad.
I hope Square space paid for his next vacation for this video lol
Huge square space points for this one
I agree, what a spectacular advertisement for squarespace!
But also, while an advertisement, I still loved to watch his video. It was Alec, being Alec, solving Alec problems, with Alec solutions, and I love the video all the same. If I actually made anything to sell, I would use this site no matter what.
These would look extra good if you had a big media tumbler, like a cement mixer, to give them a pebble finish.
I though that was what he was doing at 18:00 with the spinning bucket?
Concrete 🤦♂️
Andy Aitken a cement mixer and a concrete mixer is the same thing. Concrete is just cement with extra bits
A rock tumbler is what I believe your referring to 😉. Can be made or bought pretty cheap
@@andyaitken4243 its called concrete after its been mixed and cast
You just provided Squarespace their best Ad in the entire world. You are awesome
I don't think I've seen you this tired since you accidentally invented the throwing anvil.
Which video was that?
@@scottnterry 12 hour sculpture challenge, back in good old Blighty.
"germaphobe like myself"
Shows shot of getting drinking water from a questionable tap
this is the first time ive watched a 20minute ad for Squarespace
But not the last
@@corkydryden6022 im just praying he dosnt get sponsored by ManScaped
He forgot a big step that the rest of us would need to do. Build customer base lol
He mentions that in his comment
It sucks because I watched 15mins of this video before realizing that’s basically the main reason he reached the goal 🤦♂️
He sold 30 items he theorized, designed, tested, adapted, overcame, redesigned, manufactured all while showing us how easy it was to accomplish the part that most people are apprehensive about the part that keeps us from moving forward: the tech that allows us to sell. What more do you guys want? I can sell 30 raincoats to goldfish, but if I can’t show thirty goldfish my raincoats (you get the drift). Truth be told he probably sold those in 30 seconds if he used his fan base. I’m nothing short of inspired and whole heartedly impressed. .
Haters gonna Hate,
Taters gonna Tate
How is that hook gonna work on a round door handle or push door with turn handle?
He forgot one calculation in his list hes alec steele that already is followed and known by millions
that's not the purpose of the video, the purpose is to show how easy it is to make a website using square space
@@Mabaz and the value of some quality hustle :)
To put it short, people won't buy your stuff if they don't know about it.
@@mrkiky To put it slightly longer, people won't buy your stuff like that if you don't have an avid fanbase that comes with your website.
@@ruolbu I guess that's also true. So it's a combination of free advertising and brand name.
Best ad video. It really speaks to your fanbase/customers who can see squarespace as a tool for making money with their craft, which will hopefully help them to do more creating.
I was born without fear of germs. This defect has saved me a lot of money over the years.
And now all of the doors and door knobs will have scratch marks. 😲
@@davidswoboda5587 we no longer live in medieval times. My doors open by voice command 🤖
I study (industrial) product design and it was really fun and inspiring to me to see Alec actually go through the process of designing a product pretty much the exact way i would for a project at school!
Gone within 2 hours!? I’m not on instagram, I feel like I missed out! Absolutely fantastic, Sir!
Dammit, Steele you never cease to disappoint! I have been inspired! (he announces with a puffed chest while slamming his wooden beer mug onto the rugged table)
Everyone: How did you come up with the idea??
Alec: DOG
Everyone: What? you going mental?
Alec: CARDBOARD AND DOG!
I thought he would just show himself signing a contract with Raid: Shadow Legends.
He said only $1000 dollars lol
@@trevor5379 Good point.
If only raid used there money on devolpment and not continuese sponsorships
@@Franc822 That'd make a better game, but we wouldn't have as many great youtubers anymore.
Alec Steele: Makes 1000 Dollars
Government: We make 200 dollars, nice!
that's how society works
Its more like
The people: endless possibilities
Government: i need more money i spent it on crack
@@Flyhighcg
well, to some degree it's the government that enables those possibilities in the first place.
What would the people do without infrastructure, education or applied laws?
There wouldn't be endless possibilities either ;)
Thats absurd. What was there before all that was built? Thats right, "endless possibilities". So can the "you didnt build that" garbage.
Alec is the most entertaining person on TH-cam hands down
The exhausted slump at the end is so relatable. "...wait, how long have I been here? What was I just thinking about?"
Well...in the same time at this video I completed my morning ablutions....so...I think we've all achieved something today.
I showed up at the tail end of the live stream for these, came out great.
So glad Yogo was around the shop.
Yogo deserves a commission check!
I'm not sure if you are planning to make more of these (but I can hope). But if you are, two suggestions.
1)Make some with a two-finger slot. I broke my left pointer when I was younger, and it hurts like hell to use the cheap door pull I have. Usually I just use my right hand, but depending on the door and what I am carrying, that isn't always viable. I think a two finger version to split the load would help.
2) Make damascus? I'm not sure how viable this is (only being an armchair smith myself), but I'm thinking a one each of 15N20 and 1080, and then twist them both for pattern and to draw and round into the rod shape. Just a nice simple spiral damascus on these would pop. I'm not sure what that would do to the time and thus price, but I'd easily pay 3 or 4 times as much for that.
Seriously this is the best possible sales pitch for square space. No matter how much they paid for this is wasn't enough.
That was astounding! From concept to completed product and all the steps in between that would allow you to market and sell these in only 12 hours flat. Remarkable! And highly entertaining to watch, thanks for taking us along for the ride!
My cnc plasma table would cut one of those out in about 20 to 25 seconds.
How much did it cost you?
Without a doubt this short video of yours has inspired me to get started making and selling stuff 👏🏼👏🏼 thanks Alec
13:54 I like how you can see the table lower down, probably a combination of the weight of the metal hooks along with the heat letting the surface relax slightly.
Challenge suggestion. Cave troll challenge.
1. Design something without inspiration or any outside sources aside from your brain
No devices other than paper and pen, or whatever you do to draw like a cad.
Bonus points
Empty room
Low light
Or if you're crazy and know someone with a sensory deprivation chamber that's 1,000 points.
This is pure imagination, and I think it would be difficult because it would be similar to writers block if you're stuck.
What has been your hardest piece to make and what has been the easiest piece to make by forging? Also, what was the first item you made with a forge?
Just needs a leaf-shaped bottle opener on the other end and it's perfect :) Great project, great info for beginning entrepreneurs, great show-case of the purpose behind services like Squarespace.
More of this sort of small projects to sell needs to happen!
Could you imagine having the amount of followers he has to be able to turn out $1,000 worth of products and have them sold out in the same day. Wow.
If ads were like this, I'd go broke.
I saw this just too late on Instagram to nab one for myself, would be cool to see this become a readily available item! (Disclaimer: I have not seen the video yet so I don't know if this is addressed)
Finally a video were Alec looks a grungy as Will!
I rate this with your "Make 100 of these" video, proper inspiring stuff there.
I cannot tell you how often in my life that something my dogs do or chew on has inspired something in my art.
This is a fantastic video, such an original idea regardless of whether it's sponsored or not. Quite possibly one of my favourite of your vids and truly inspirational, Thanks Alec!
Ya this is cool and I love the idea but it is a whole lot easier for someone to do this if they are internet famous.
Btw don’t get me wrong I still love the channel
Also the fact a 'germ hook' is an actual thing nowadays. May as well cash in on the covid band wagon
Tanner Franklin If you build it. They will come.
@@TKO593 not really. Marketing is everything.
qe23wqed3e23 marketing is covered under “build it”, but its really a quote from the movie Field of Dreams.
This has got to be one of the most inspirational videos I have seen I a long time. It shows what you can do when you challenge yourself and sweat for it. Brilliant mate 👍
Very cool bro. You're one smart outgoing guy. Thats why you're so successful. Keep doing your thing. Im sad Will is leaving but I understand everyone has to do their own thing. Congrats on all of the great things you have coming your way. You all deserve it buddy. Maybe you and Will can still do competitions and do big projects together. Congratulations to you both. You two do fantastic work.
"Warp Speed". Spectacular!
I wish I could have ordered one....Very nice Alec! You are Squarespace royalty!
yoooooo will there be more? i was like 30 mins after you posted the story and there were none... i would love something from your store, and this germhook would be so niceee
5:43 never OVERestimate how good a photo you can take with your phone, people these days think a phone is just as good if not better than a "real" high end camera...
For this use it should be more than enough with even an old phone :)
We all know you made more than 1000$ in 12 hours ;)
Greetings from Germany
Multiple revenue streams the goal of every good businessman. It is one thing to make $1000 of product. It is another thing to find a way to make money off the process itself.
Koloth Very true. The thing is, that the roles are probably even reversed here. I believe the process itself likely made more money than the product.
Square space owes Alec more money for this one!!!
Door hook, meet round door knob. Let the struggle begin!
I've always enjoyed watching Alec's videos, but it's more like pure money making. He should make beautiful knives and swords again.
This is the best Squarespace ad I have seen
17:40 blurry Mrs. Steele cameo.... HIIII y'all have a blessed day
I don’t need to see what she looks like if she doesn’t want to be on camera
@@MawoDuffer me neither I just thought it was cool, you can't even see her clear enough anywho
Can you try making a sandblasted Damascus with a hard steel and a comparatively softer one I’ve seen pho Damascus and I like the look but there are parts that dull much faster so can you try and add some Sanmai for the edge
Love the content btw
Have a good day
You ask me... square space owe you BIG TIME!
Some dude on Etsy is selling this exact design. Tough to say who did it first, but they are literally the exact same design....
its a pretty common way to make hooks. there's bound to be similar designs as these are quite basic in their nature its just a loop of stock with a flat end on the hook bit
Water jet channel also makes these
So now you just carry all the germs around with you? perfect!
Love watching your videos and creative ideas, with that said, your enunciation is impeccable!
Hi Alec, I really appreciate the work you put in to satisfy us. Your subscribers have been following you for about 5 years and we have learned a lot from you. I want to challenge you, you can make a set of chisels for sculpting with different profiles Success in what you do a lot of respect Claudiu Preda my name is I am from Romania maximum respect
Alec steele with this challenge it reminds me that I'm going to need to do this soon bc you are one of the people that gave me the idea of metal work. I personally wanna make rings and my bro wants to make swords and knifes and other things
Step one: get a sponsor
Step two: monetize a video of you trying a difficult challenge
Gotta love the 2 mentions of a sponsor on an already monetized video
@@Coldasjones im curious how you think he eats, pays employees, rent, etc?
@@Coldasjones meh, I don't mind it. He deserves the revenue
Would be cool for the next Steele vs Stelter to be something in a similar style to this.
I’m a sucker for the hammering to the beat. I’m always head bobbing with it
Care to try Timascus again? Surface grinder would've helped tho. Have Jason? From Fireball tools Tig it up and use that new temp reader. Then Master Sword with purple temper. Im making a bokken once the walnut dries.
7:46 the use/prescription for stimulants.
I would've made the product first, THEN the web page. It takes confidence to set up a web page before you've even made the product. Also, if I were a customer, I think I'd rather have the hook unpolished with the mill scale still on.
You should sell Steelehook sanitizer to santize your Steelehook. Maybe sell some Bibles to the Pope. Sell scandal to the politicians. Sell mayonaisse popsickles to some supermodels. Sell some Russian brides to some Nigerian princes.
The only downside is that germs will survive on the surface of steel longer than copper.
Should've made them out of copper, brass, or bronze, as they're antimicrobial
And would run the cost per piece up by 5x.
Dam, that really was the best Square Space add I have ever seen. Seriously, whose idea was that, yours or theirs. ,
Breaking news, Alec is officially tuckered out, $1000 richer but at what cost, single-handedly showing the people you can do whatever you want in 12 hours as long as you put your mind to it. Now get up off that computer chair and strike while the iron is hot!
GREAT video! Love the concept and excellent execution! Way to crank it out. Cheers.
How to make 1000$ in 12 hours. Sell basically anything to your 2 million followers. Love the vids as always.
Can you please make a forge welding tutorial Alec?
Well deserved exhaustion! Excellent video!
What is the song at the 7:00? That's a cool little mandolin riff, I'd sure like to look up the band and hear more. Keep up the good work Alec! Thanks for your time and entertainment.
i would of bought forged Photo frames or Candle Holder or even a forged Pumpkin because your awesome dude.
Oh Yeah!!! Thanks Alec!!!
This video is an icon for the essence of creation. Simply beautiful.
Great video!! Inspiring to say the least! To the nay sayers crying about not being possible without having the following you do... this strategy is revisable . Specifically in the marketing area 👌
I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this, although I think I big part of discouragement for people starting out a small business (for me at least) is figuring out how to market the product and get people to buy it. You're Alec freaking Steele, so of course people will want to buy it just because you made it. As a "nobody", it's pretty hard to get people even see it. Obviously it's not simple and it takes hard work and all that good stuff... But it is discouraging to not be noticed
Alec: I'm I germaphobe.
Also Alec: So this is a piece of cardboard that Yoda was chewing on earlier...
Maybe dip the ends of the hooks in something like Plasti-Dip so your metal handles can't possibly scratch people's door handles.
I didn't get to buy a hook but this was an awesome video. Thank ya lads!
Make more! I need one!!
You're absolutely at your best in videos like this!
I think the look at the end is where he realized there wasn't one left for personal use
Dumb question but what about door knobs that need to be turned with your hands? How well does your hook work for those
Put a little rubber bit on the end and then it would work really well for car doors
it was the vise grips on the brita filter for me!
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Alec, you learning to read sheet music or play an instrument? On your white board at end of video! Has D-Major and Major-Minor! Great video brother!
Great video! Getting all those sales is probably easier for someone like Alec who already has a massive subscriber base but you have to start somewhere, right?
Your a very good thinker or you have the best followers (btw i admire your work)
$25 for a lump of twisted metal? Wtf???