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0:00 Introduction
2:55 TRAIL TESTED OFFROAD
5:22 LIVING IN A VAN
8:12 BURNOUT
10:07 OUR TV SHOW
13:55 WEDDING RENTAL BUSINESS
15:11 OUR HONEYMOON
18:42 YOU!
24:06 AMBITION STRIKES - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
You are both so likable, it’s undoubtedly been a factor in your success on TH-cam. Glad your struggles have paid off and wish you both more and more success as you venture through life.
"struggles" Really? Ever traveled? I can show you struggle. These two merely keep busy. They haven't struggled a day in their lives and neither have you if you can even say that w a straight face.
@@JohnIsSailingForAsia traveling is your greatest struggle? Wow. Life must be tough for you. I suppose those long waits in airports or the difficulties in finding a slip in the marinas, or the bouncing from riding a camel through the desert.
You think that’s more of a struggle than changing a ring gear in a D-8 dozer?
You would have been one of the many dropouts in my profession man. Only one in ten applicants secured a place working on the Columbia River operations at the Camas Washington paper mill.
The Columbia River gorge is the wind surfing capital of the world. The east wind comes off the flat plains of eastern Washington and Oregon through a region with mountains on both sides of the river and 50-60 mph winds are not unusual. The Camas mill is located at the western mouth of the gorge. River Operations had personnel worked on log rafts and on tugboats.
Only one in ten stayed more than three months. Try walking logs in a 60 mph wind or working on barges that weighed 2600 tons and were basically sailed in the strong east winds.
Ya, traveling is real tough. You’d never make it at a real job.
SIMPs
If you listen to your story the most money you made with the least amount of work was renting. (excluding the chairs)
So stop selling container houses rent them out. Stop flipping (if you can keep capital and get a loc) and rent them out. Get good tenants long term less active investment 7 profit centers
@@lonpearson2134 I don’t understand what you’re carrying on about 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
As a couple, your honesty is tremendous and a breath of fresh air. To build so much with no real experience is truly amazing. Well done and keep going with the Barndominium.
Truth
I agree. Keep going guys, keep making content that you enjoy do take some breaks. Glad to see all your hard work and risk taking is paying off. I'll just keep going on my daily 9-5 grind 🤭. Travel safe
Go big or stay home..love it congrats you'all.
Success is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration... Your story is inspiring, thanks for sharing!!!
The story behind the story is amazing. It is so great to see 2 young people (cannot believe I just turned into my parents) chasing their dreams and doing so well. Never be afraid of failure, that's what teaches you new skill and directions.
It’s no one else’s business how you earn a living. We just appreciate you sharing your lives with us. Well made video btw.
With you there....all we need its your inspiration. You owe us nothing.
Just do what you need you do and do what you want to do.
How or why its no matter....but if we can help just ask
Well said Jack
I totally agree. My mum always used to say “MYOB”. Mind Your Own Business. Thanks for letting us see what you are happy to share with us.
Totally agree
I totally agree it's nobody's business how you've created this life and your TH-cam channel I enjoyed very much keep up the good work and your endeavors!
That was so freakin great. I’ll be 75 in a week or so and I love you guys. You are so cute and so good together. Nothing ordinary about either of you, you’ve lived more in a few years than most of us in a lifetime. Keep it up, so look forward to seeing what’s coming for you guys.
Well said.
Y’all are incredible!!!!! Most would die for a relationship like yours. You’re a team and it’s awesome!!! Y’all are great
I'm so impressed with you guys! Just found your channel a couple of days ago but I have to say that you two are an amazing combination of characters. Your willingness to support each other and make things happen, to take risks but also shoot to become debt free, to be careful yet daring, etc. Just an impressive pair of inspiring attitudes. I'm in!
WOW. First, thank you two for taking the time to do this video. It's very brave to put yourself out there like that and I know I greatly appreciated hearing your story! What's crazy is that I didn't realize I had seen you two in the past (First Time Flippers) until you brought it up in this video. I definitely remember watching your episode! You two are clearly very motivated and entrepreneurial, and are a perfect match for each other. Maybe it's just the way you've presented yourselves in your videos, but it really seems like you two are just genuinely good people. I think that's what first got my attention and has since kept me engaged. I can't wait to see where this channel goes in the years ahead!
Making this video was so much harder than our normal videos. And we honestly didn’t know if anyone would care. Thank you so much for coming on this journey with us. ☺️
@@AmbitionStrikes You mentioned the "tribe", and I think you two have amassed a lot of people that really enjoy following you and getting to know you. That's why I think this video will be so well received. Thank you again for making this!
@@BoomerKeith1 Well said Sooner Keith. I am sitting here watching on my laptop in my isolation room, and my brain actually feels like Riley and Courtney are in here talking to me. They must be amazing in person.
17:55 "But at this point I didn't even care anymore..." It's amazing how many of life's adventures start with that phrase.
Amazing story. Thank you for sharing & explaining, well done. You two truly are amazing and work very well together. I'm excited to watch you guys continue to grow. Your future is extremely bright! Enjoy the ride!
So glad you did this one. I see so much of myself in you guys and you are soooo blessed to be a team that are so much on the same page. Your individual strengths compliment each other well!
Love the heart to heart camp side chat. You guy's have given me lots of inspiration to carry on with my life after many set backs. Thanks you guy's.
This was beautiful. Thank you both for sharing all this with us.
Love this video. Reminds me a lot of my wife and I starting out. Love hearing your parents are supportive.
Watching this video adds so much reality and emotion into the already very inspiring build videos. Rooting for you guys! Please continue taking time to live-we'll always be here.
Hey you two, thanks for the synopsis of your journey. I am happy to be a member of the tribe and enjoy each video you produce. New venture, Burro Rescue Farm!!!!
Oh, yeah. Forgot about not seeing the wild burros. That's it, once the road is improved part way up, the "Not So Wild Burro Rescue Petting Corral." Along with Bailey and Boone's acrobatic acts. ;-)
I do like the way that you both have explained how everything has come together. (I like many other viewers wondered how the heck you have afforded to do everything) It was good to see you both be real about how it hasn’t been as easy as it looks when it’s all edited and you have cash flow concerns like the rest of us. It makes it easier for your viewers to relate to you. Here is too continued success!!🍾
Just seeing that you two happy with what you are doing keeps my attention! You meet all challenges with a positive outlook. Amazing 🤩. I hope that you two take care of yourselves and enjoy the rest of the journey together 💞💞😘
I appreciate this video. My wife and I are giving it our all to build a farm and business from scratch. We are also just faking it till me make it, and it's inspiring to see that you two have gotten to where you are from hardwork. I hope life brings you everything you want.
Hands down my most favorite video! I have always believed that the quality that made you so much fun to watch was your authenticity. Today's video confirmed that you two rock!
Awesome story about getting from "a" to where you are now. I applaud the willingness to forge ahead even when it may scare the boogers out of you and film it for us as you do, wholesome entertainment without the drama! Thank you both and do not stop on your journey forward.
Great Story! Thanks for being so honest and open about both the ups and downs. I finally understand how you were able to build the Truck Camper is such a short time period. Having built several camping trailers myself, I have always been blown away with your quality of planning and preparation that went into that build. One day I need to buy you lunch and pick your brains! Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this video. The theme is love, stress, being terrified, and working hard, hard, hard.
Filming makes the project take about two times as long. Then editing takes as long as the project and filming did. Salute!
You two, and your escapades are very entertaining and refreshing. Keep going!
I enjoy watching you both in your build. It has been amazing to see how much progress you have made so far. I look forward to seeing these next chapters.
Thanks for this video. It's great knowing how it all started. Y'all are hard working and deserve all that you have.
You two are a true American story of grit and determination. Fake it 'till you make it. So true, but you learn along the way. You acknowledged your parents and friends for their support and advice. Just found your channel thru a Short that was posted today. What an amazing and inspiring story. Lots of lessons here for a new generation. Keep up the great work!
I started watching with the camper build-which I have always thought about doing, but the way you guys approached everything got me hooked, so I watched the whole barndominium build and I 'm in to watch whatever you have next.
Congratulations to you two! Hard work pays off. Can’t wait to see your build complete.
Love, love, love you both! Seeing you together reminds me not to take life for granted.
Been binge-watching y'all build your property over the last couple of weeks. I went back to fill in some gaps and found this video. What an exceptionally awesome story yall have!! Might have "smiled" some tears out a few times! Hard work, luck, family, fake it till you make it! Well done and keep it up. This I will share with in my circle and those I mentor in my business. Thank you for the real talk and inspiration.
Thanks for sharing your journey guys. I really enjoy watching your honest entertainment. Too many times, people don't like to put themselves out there until they have it all together. Watching the mishaps and learning lessons along the way is what makes your audience connect with you. Keep after it!!!!
been following you guys for a few months now and I gotta say, you guys are inspiring! Much love and respect to yall
I'm in awe of how much you guys have achieved in so small a number of years. Plus you do it all so well. You're a great couple. Long may you continue succeeding bringing your dreams to fruition!!
Keep your smiles! You two brighten my day I look forward to each video .
You guys are so incredible and so full of life. I happened on your channel not long ago and I found a new go to place as I watch your epic adventure with the snow blower powering and mount on the army truck. Congratulations on following your dreams and thank you for taking us along.
WELL DONE on what you are doing! You guys deserve everything that you have achieved!
Thank you for your honesty. You guys are the real deal. Now I'm subscribing. Keep it up.
The talking and filming works really well. I’m a new subscriber. Congratulations on your successes. I’ve owned my own business for 50 years now since age 10. Your hard work and frugal living is a key formula for step by step daily success and fulfillment. Really nice that you can do it together on the same team.
I just found your channel and have binge watched what seems like 15 to 20 videos. You two are so fun to watch. Even when you say you have no Idea what you are doing you look like you do. I can't stop watching. you are renewing my passion for off grid living and all the work and fun that goes along with living in that fashion.
Hi guys, I appreciate how hard it was to share your personal story about how you got to the place in life our at. I know how hard to get started in life. together you have made an amazing adventure. Keep your sprits up and reach for the stars. You are an inspiration and so positive to all that you do.
Guys! I really enjoy your videos and watching what you build NEXT! The camper was one of my favorites! You are very inspiring! Thank you for what all you guys continue to do and good luck to you! Keep up the great work!
I’m so impressed that y’all are so sweet, likable, videos are clean and well done! Most importantly y’all are not scared to tackle anything and successful in all!
Your HONESTY is so refreshing! Keep pushing your limits! You gained a subscriber today.
Well, this was unexpected. I've watched you guys for the content, your talents, the way you work together, your attitudes. Makes me wish to be so young again and adventurous. Keep doin' it. I'll keep watchin'!
Stumbled onto your channel a week ago, it's infectious. Went back and found this title because I was curious as to your ability to do what your'e doing. Your phrase "fake it till you make it" has been the basis of my life. From raising my two sons, to every job I've ever done, I've faked it, until I made it. Even with the set backs, and failures, it still builds confidence that one way or another you will make it. I turn 75 tomorrow, am retired living in Thailand, and am enjoying every single day! And yes, I'm still faking it.😉
I am so happy to find this video from you guys. This answers SO MANY questions I had. You both work your bottoms off!
You guys are amazing!
So many different things you have tried and done.
I appreciate being allowed to make comments on the great things you do.
Dang words can't describe how inspiring you two are as fellow human beings. It has me realizing how such potentials stir fertile ground for the rest of us to step foot in. Thank you so much for sharing your lives stories and amazing adventures with the world! Feeling blessed to witness such inspiring people like you exist in this limitless creation! : ) Love hugs and smiles your way!
You two are incredible. My wife and I think you're such cute kids. We love watching your videos and it was great to learn all about how you two got started and have been so determined working on all of your projects. Yes, we liked the walking and talking! Keep up the hard work and we look forward to all of your videos!
I recently started watching you two. First, It's great to see a couple of Mustangs (Cal Poly) "learn by doing" & being successful at it. Similarities for us are the working hard, saving money by living extremely frugally, buying land & building our own house (ours was an earth sheltered one in Paso Robles with not a/c), going solar (20 years of it but alas not off-grid), & doing much of just what we want. I'm glad you did this video because I was wondering after watching the video about the completion of the solar power system. Good on you!
So having been in challenging businesses myself, this may sounds weird , but I'm glad you mentioned you had lost friends thru some of those crazy stressful times , because I have too. I know what that feels like. It makes me realize that it's not just me. And how could anyone not be supportive and understanding of you guys? you guys are one of the most lovable couples on the planet. I'm so happy for your success! I'm not completely there yet, but you guys are inspiring me to get there! -work hard, to overcome obstacles, and have fun thru it all. Thanks for being open, and being who you guys are. It inspires me to be more like you.
Super cool you acknowledged all the help you’ve gotten, not just another we did it all by ourselves story.❤
I loved the story! Y'all are so inspiring. Thank you for producing such amazing context!
You both make a great team. Enjoy watching you evolve and grow. Very inspirational!
I can't express enough my gratitude for how open you are sharing your journey. It gives me hope that I don't need to start with wealth to create. Your passion, disipline, and entrepreneur mindset....coupled with a ton of hard work and mutual support is an inspiration. Thank you!
Wow, I just found this channel and have just watched 3 of your videos today. Great story! I wish you guys all the luck in the world! Continue to follow your dreams. Hard work pays off.
You guys are amazing, glad I found your channel during the truck camper build and have seen everything since…keep doing what you’re doing
You two are truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story!
I throughly enjoyed you sharing your journey, I found it very inspiring. It was such a breath of fresh air to experience your authenticity while navigating your lives within the perimeters of certainty and uncertainty. It reminds us that we are much more powerful/capable/resourceful than our self~limiting comfort zone’s. Bravo 🙏🏻✨❤️
You guys are adorable. You are fearless. You are entertaining. You are interesting and extremely skilled. This TH-cam channel living off grid in Northern Idaho is IMHO simply mesmerizing. Spending more time with you guys than my own family now. Thanks for what you do and how you do it. Don't ever be ashamed of your success, you deserve every bit of it!
Great video...I really like the summary (and format for this video, hiking, chatting, banter back and forth). Fascinating to see how you got to where you are. I came to your channel for the Camper Truck build, and have stayed on because you are both super genuine and I like where you're going. I also think your story is relatable...the biggest difference between you guys and the rest of us is that you're willing to take risks and put it out there. Really enjoy your passion! Thanks for letting us in. :)
Taking risks never gets easier, but the results can be amazing!
I agree with Jack. Your life, your deals. We just love your videos.
I taught you how to deal with Yellowjackets. And they will be there this spring!!
I had no idea how much I needed to hear this! Thank you for your amazing content. Keep it up!
Great back story! Now that I understand you two better, I have become a faithful follower. So glad you shared it with your TH-cam family. Now I underatand how you were able to build that camper. I'm pretty handy and I wouldn't have been able to do that AND make it look awesome. You two are an amazing couple. Looking forward to seeing more of you. Best of luck!
Wow, what a great video.
Had no idea two people as young as you had accomplished so much!
Truly AMBITIOUS!
And
INSPIRING!
Love the fact that you both are so open and honest with each other as well as with your viewers ( it’s none of our business frankly ! ) but you both are living proof that hard work, determination and bravery will pay off in the end. Good luck from a Brit living in France who emigrated with his girlfriend, a car and a cat and that’s it....now married, two kids and happily settled 👍)
Thank you for this video. We loved hearing your story and can relate to the struggle of building, filming and editing for hours on end. It makes me happy seeing you guys happy!
Hard work pays off! You're encouraging others to take the plunge in following their dreams. Keep at it!
Great video...really interesting to hear about more of your story. Looking forward to watching the Idaho project continue to develop!
I wanted to tell you guys that I love your videos. I think it's a rare thing to get to do what you do and still enjoy it. You have found a special niche and ya fill it beautifully. You honesty and humbleness is definitely what makes me enjoy watching you as I do. It's not staged or fake. Just good honest insight. Yeah editing is one thing but you still seem to be real genuine. Keep up the work and I hope you don't lose your passion, it's a special thing.
Thank you so much! We really underestimated how rewarding it would be to share all of our projects with you all!
Hey guys you two are the ones who have made this work. Congratulations , the way the two of you interact are so great
I found you guys while looking for home building ideas. This is literally the second video of you I have watched and I felt compelled to just say hello. What an amazing, hard working couple you guys are. Much love from Texas :)
Thanks for watching Troy! ☺️
Wow. I loved this video. Such a cool journey you've been on! Best of luck with all your future endeavors and thank you for filming and taking us along on some of the cool projects you're doing. It's been so much fun!
That's a very inspirational story, you guys are doing so much hard work I live watching your videos and why your video is late I am waiting and checking daily
Love your story can’t wait to find my other half to go on some crazy life rides keep on pushing forward
Said it before, I’ll say it again - it is SO MUCH FUN watching your vids! Not just informative, entertaining and inspiring, but REAL FUN! Love being a part of your digital family.
Love the story…. I knew Riley was an engineer, we are just assembled in the factory a little different. I am not sure how I landed on your channel, but thank the TH-cam algorithm I guess. I think the fun part is really watching you guys grow along with the content - and the success of the channel has really driven your options. I find myself rooting for you as much as I enjoy the technical and creative aspects of your channel.
I am here for as long as you will have us!
We’ve got BIG plans for the rest of the year. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! ☺️
@@AmbitionStrikes You checked a calendar recently? The years is--shockingly--nearly over! :-)
@@JohnHMoore Not for us! The next two months are going to be epic! 😉
Thank yo very much for sharing this video. I feel that a lot of young people think that YouTubing is fun but don't realize that it still requires hard work behind the scenes. Your detail of your life chapters clearly shows how much hard work is required to succeed in life. No effort - no meaningful success. This should be a must view for kids that just day dream through life and wait for hand outs. I will ensure my kids will see this. Keep the great content coming.
I watched your video from 11 days ago and actually have been going back into time to watch your previous TH-cam videos. I'm amazed! Simply amazing in all regards!!! Love your channel!!! And love you talking about all of your adventures!!
What’s going to keep it all together for you two is your relationship.
The trust you have for each other is quite evident to myself and the other viewers.
Life is always an adventure. I really glad you’re enjoying it, in spite of some of the anxiety.
Rock on.
I appreciate you sharing your leap of faith. There are days when I question how many hours I am putting in my business. In 2020 I lost money for the first time - gov declared us non-essential. Last year I only took $342 out of the business; paying my personal bills with side jobs. I wanted to get us out of the hole. Your success and stumbles are inspiring. Thank you.
Well deserved success guys. It's great to see all the hard work pay off. I've personally enjoyed following along and sharing your projects. Cheers!
Thanks for all of the background. I have watched full series of other couples building their off-grid homesteads and always come away wishing I was younger and could do that. Keep up the good content.
WOW!!! Just had to comment on you guys. While I am now mid 70's I have been in so many ventures during my lifetime I feel that in a way you two are following me. I haven't worked for anyone but myself since I graduated high school many years ago. I raised five children, had three wives and resided in many locations always chasing that almighty dollar. I have been a building contractor, a long haul OTR trucker, a trade show exhibitor, a paint and body man, mechanic and the list goes on. May you never stop your dreams or change your ways and surly luck will follow you through life. Salute!
Wow thanks guys! Awesome to hear how hard you guys worked for so many years
Congratulations to your parents! They did good! Nice to know hard work still does pay off! PS: like Jack M said in his comment …”It’s no one else’s business” … but thank you for sharing!
I'm so glad I came back to your beginning, everything makes sense now. Bravo to the both of you♥
You have reinvented your selves time and again but in this you have learned so much. Kudos to you both. I’ve fallen into your groove. I can’t go without you both. Every day. Your joy is uplifting. Life is never straight up. It’s hills and valleys. I’m so proud to watch you and hearing your stories made me see your armor, forged by your experiences. You are a real team. Make a chicken coup. A pen for lambs and make that workshop buzz. Raise your animals and make some extra cash doing it all. I have great faith in you both.
Dream big, and never quit chasing them. You guys have put in so much work to get to this point. Awesome story, can’t wait to see how the property evolves
Seems like Lots of hard work went into this. You guys are a great team. No need to be stressed anymore! Enjoy fruits of your labor!
When i saw the title, it didnt create a pressing desire to know but..... My curiosity has been cured now and glad we watched. Your honesty and the way you attack new projects is inspiring. We just built a new house and dealing with a contractor thats unreponsive is maddening. Being your own contractor you dont have that problem, we are so envious.
Just stumbled upon your channel and love it. The honesty and fake it to you make it attitude is fabulous. You made a lot of sacrifices through your journey and deserve the reward. Continue being yourself and follow your dreams. I will be watching your journey.
Love the channel!! You guys are a breath of fresh air, thank you :)
Awesome Story of a Beautiful Couple!! Thank you for sharing your story!! Keep up the work that you are doing. You are both very intelligent tasks oriented adventurers. Keep it up love yall both.
AWESOME story !!!! Courtney is a GREAT Catch!! A Woman who can do it all, and enjoys the outdoors. Wish you both all the BEST!!!
THIS was your best video ever!! Hearts on sleeves, totally loved it!! Well done for getting it out.
This was an amazing video, absolutely loved hearing your backstory.
So glad I discovered you guys! Thanks for sharing your personal story.
so I have to be honest ....I have been going through some withdrawl symptoms without your videos! 😀 Keep up the great work and I love the story of your journey! Keep going, only thing stopping you, is YOU!
When it comes to flipping homes the way you guys were doing it (which is how my parents and I do it as well) is that you buy the place and then QUICKLY get it gutted and remodeled to the point originally planned, then stick it on the market. In the event the market isn't strong enough to sell for the kind of profit that we originally wanted, then we switch our plan and instead we rent it out. We do a 12 month lease and then after the 12 months if the market has improved then we go month-month and put the house back on the market. If it needs more time then we will sign another 12 months or get a new set of tenants for 12 months. The whole idea is that we rent the house out for enough to cover all of the bills, and on the last house our monthly bills were 1500$ and we rented the house out for 2700 a month, so we made money every month on the house. It's not for everyone but it's a great way to make an extra 30-60k a year by doing one flip a year.