I have found a passion for building fence! I am now branching out on my own, freelancing and advertising where ever possible to get my name out there. Thank yall for sharing the information, the ups & downs, as well as the passion & lifestyle! Keeping yall in prayer! Blessings!
Around here fencing companies pay approximately $14 an hour and it’s hot, hard work. Although it’s not rocket science sometimes you need to be a problem solver when it comes to fencing. Meanwhile there’s an Amazon warehouse just down the road that will pay $15 an hour for someone just off the street to do a job that will never require any skill or critical thinking. I’m considering contracting myself but could never even contemplate working for anyone else at the average rate of pay. Why is pay in this industry so low if there is so much demand for fencers?
Because raising wages to attract quality team members means having to raise your prices, and that seems scary. The truth is that if you're doing premium work you can charge accordingly which means you can pay accordingly which means you'll attract quality team members who will take pride in doing premium work. Instead everyone gets stuck in the race to the bottom: under-bidding jobs, thin margins, low wages and problematic employees.
Thank you guys so much. I just want you to know that people are watching.. People are learning. I’m in Kelowna BC Canada and currently starting my own fencing business. Thanks again guys.
So I have just recently started on my own. Basically I live in a new area and struggling to get my name out there, and have you ever heard anyone Pounding cedar split rail or dowelled rail.
I thought about this a lot and I have not tried it for one simple reason, there Isn’t a way to get the rails in between the posts as you drive with a mortise and tenon system. Unfortunately these systems are still dig and set the hard way 👎
As always gentlemen, great video and great information. I'm still in the process of implementing things I learned from you guys and everyone else there this year. But it is slowly coming together. Thank you for your time and knowledge 👍
@@SuccessfulContractor haha o no, I stopped doing oner provided stuff 3 years ago when a guy decided to short me $10k labor bill rite after I first started.. and hedge posts I don't do, but I know I have lost jobs to local guys who are bigger contractors then me because I flat say I wont install them. My biggest problem is time management and how long things take and charging accordingly. And charging what my work is actually worth not being in a strictly price competition with everyone else around. I'm winning the pipe brace battle finally, now just trying to make the jump to hi tensile 4ft net wire with barbed wire top and galvanized posts. I have ideas on how to make it work. Just trying to find the best way to implement them.
So glad I found this channel. Love the knowledge shared in these videos..I will say having a love for what you do is so so important. I feel so fortunate that I get paid good money to do what I love. And 18 years after I started it still excites me to go to work everyday..also I’m proud to be a part of the AFA🤘
I’m glad you are here with us. I am a huge proponent of the AFA and other trade organizations and feel everyone should get involved in them. Keep on fencing!
We are making them as fast as we can afford. Make sure to share the channel with any contractors you think may get value from it and help us grow it so we can do even more. Thanks for watching!
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I have found a passion for building fence! I am now branching out on my own, freelancing and advertising where ever possible to get my name out there. Thank yall for sharing the information, the ups & downs, as well as the passion & lifestyle! Keeping yall in prayer! Blessings!
We wish you the best in your new venture.
Around here fencing companies pay approximately $14 an hour and it’s hot, hard work. Although it’s not rocket science sometimes you need to be a problem solver when it comes to fencing. Meanwhile there’s an Amazon warehouse just down the road that will pay $15 an hour for someone just off the street to do a job that will never require any skill or critical thinking. I’m considering contracting myself but could never even contemplate working for anyone else at the average rate of pay. Why is pay in this industry so low if there is so much demand for fencers?
Because raising wages to attract quality team members means having to raise your prices, and that seems scary. The truth is that if you're doing premium work you can charge accordingly which means you can pay accordingly which means you'll attract quality team members who will take pride in doing premium work. Instead everyone gets stuck in the race to the bottom: under-bidding jobs, thin margins, low wages and problematic employees.
Wouldn’t it be a marketing angle informing your potential clients you’re paying your employees $20+ per hour?
@@EricFontenelle a great one!
Thank you guys so much. I just want you to know that people are watching.. People are learning.
I’m in Kelowna BC Canada and currently starting my own fencing business. Thanks again guys.
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing that! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
So I have just recently started on my own. Basically I live in a new area and struggling to get my name out there, and have you ever heard anyone Pounding cedar split rail or dowelled rail.
I thought about this a lot and I have not tried it for one simple reason, there Isn’t a way to get the rails in between the posts as you drive with a mortise and tenon system. Unfortunately these systems are still dig and set the hard way 👎
As always gentlemen, great video and great information. I'm still in the process of implementing things I learned from you guys and everyone else there this year. But it is slowly coming together. Thank you for your time and knowledge 👍
No more owner provided RedBrand on hedge posts would be a start 😉. Keep at it and you’ll get where you want to be.
@@SuccessfulContractor haha o no, I stopped doing oner provided stuff 3 years ago when a guy decided to short me $10k labor bill rite after I first started.. and hedge posts I don't do, but I know I have lost jobs to local guys who are bigger contractors then me because I flat say I wont install them.
My biggest problem is time management and how long things take and charging accordingly. And charging what my work is actually worth not being in a strictly price competition with everyone else around.
I'm winning the pipe brace battle finally, now just trying to make the jump to hi tensile 4ft net wire with barbed wire top and galvanized posts. I have ideas on how to make it work. Just trying to find the best way to implement them.
“ Model “ rather than “steal” . Keep up the good work I am having a good time with these videos. God bless you.
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So glad I found this channel. Love the knowledge shared in these videos..I will say having a love for what you do is so so important. I feel so fortunate that I get paid good money to do what I love. And 18 years after I started it still excites me to go to work everyday..also I’m proud to be a part of the AFA🤘
I’m glad you are here with us. I am a huge proponent of the AFA and other trade organizations and feel everyone should get involved in them. Keep on fencing!
Ive been working at a union fence company for a year and a half I’m going to learn all I can so I can start a side business
You're in the right place!
If I may make another suggestion. Use links to the guests you have on and the associations you refer to.
That’s a great suggestion! www.americanfenceassociation.com
I need a mentor!
Get into a local business group and you should have plenty of options. Look into Vistage or something like that.
Devine fence in mass Great video i hope you guys make a lot more
We are making them as fast as we can afford. Make sure to share the channel with any contractors you think may get value from it and help us grow it so we can do even more. Thanks for watching!
I want to start my own buisness wat I need to get wat license?
That varies state by state and city by city. I would begin by calling your city building department. They can get you moving in the right direction.
Wise guy
I feel like I'm in that miserable as we speak, struggling but don't want to give up just want to succeed
Send me an email if you want to talk. Sales@swifence.com
@@SuccessfulContractor