I'm Going Out of Business - This is Hard
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You’re not a failure. No one can take away what you built. Putting this video out took a lot of courage that most people wouldn’t have. Head up and keep the videos coming
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Take on a partner…contact me..I’m in north NC
Totally understand. I’m curious if you thought about selling the business.
The last 2 years have been a struggle for small business, to have hung on this long is a credit to you. Onwards and upwards I say!
Thanks for your support
Where one door closes is where many more will open!
You took on all the liability and risk to build that business, and it’s human nature to feel so badly about pulling the plug and letting folks go, and most likely the successes you experienced are precisely because you are a genuine, thoughtful and caring person! 13,000 of those is a lot!!
Maybe even approaching market saturation, at least at your price points.
Keep the faith brother Brock and great things follow!!
That is tough brother. And I can't tell you how much I appreciate your honesty in sharing both your triumphs and setbacks. It is one of the reasons I enjoy starting my day with a cup of coffee and checking in with Rockhill Farm! As someone who suffered a life altering career ending disability injury I would share this with you - life is short. Be responsible about it, but do what you love and what gets you going first thing in the morning. The pitching mound business chapter of your life has run it's course and that is OK. To me, you sound like you look at everything from multiple angles before you make a decision so I'm confident you did not make a rash or uninformed decision. But now that you have made it - ONWARD! Dig in and don't look back. Thanks for sharing 🤠
I can totally relate, I closed my business in 2009. It hurt, no it absolutely sucked! With that said, they say way leads on to way. I wouldn't be where I am at now if wasn't for tough stepping stones along the way. Keep your head up and stay focused, you'll be successful on your next journey.
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Once again, you're displaying a major reason I follow your channel. You are real. You are devoted to what you do. You take personal responsibility for your actions. Your channel is the first one I check daily. I've even been known to stop watching another channel if a notificaion about yours pops up. (Like today). You gotta be happy with your life choices and decisions. Thanks for sharing and I probably speak for many when I say I look forward to many years of great content from you.
Thank you sir
Good luck Brock.
Business models change with the times. If you cant adjust you will fail. You've still got a long way to go....so keep swinging!
Stay strong and thanks for sharing something real!
Sorry that you had to make a tough decision but it sounds like you're just following your passion. With the motor you've got I have no doubt you're gonna make it work out just fine. One of these days I hope I can be doing the same. Best of luck Brock.
I went from driving a forklift to working on the Vice Presidents jet as an aircraft mechanic in 6 years time. I would not be here without my failures they are something I’m most thankful for. Usually when you feel like your at your lowest your actually getting ready to have a huge breakthrough. Stay positive!
This is the first of your videos I have watched and I subscribed because from all the information you shared I can tell you will be interesting to travel through time with. Thanks.
Thanks for being real. Keep your head up and I will be waiting for more you tube videos
This is a reason I follow you. It's not always butterflies and rainbows like some people show. I actually needed some work done and I thought about you but you are just over 3 hrs away. Good luck and I look forward to hearing your progress on here and the tractor forums.
As a previous small business I know exactly what you are going through , I had to close my business after 11 years because of several things that were out of my control. My lease was up on the building I rented and the owner decided to sell the building for a huge amount that would have it impossible to make a profit if I bought it. And lot of my local distributors closed up, so I went out on my terms. Trying is not failing it’s learning. Don’t beat yourself up being self employed is tough especially in todays world. For every dollar I made there was always a hand ready to take it. I made money paid off my house and put some money in the bank, sometimes it’s nice to work a regular job with insurance and then find a side hustle for extra money, love your channel and you keep things real!
Thanks for the video, manufacturing is certainly in a pinch right now with raising prices, best of luck with your TH-cam future!
Im sorry you feel like you let people down, but at the end of your video there was a light in your eye and a smile on your face that shows you 100% will be shown to have made the right decision for your life and happiness. You dont want to let people down but you always have to take care of yourself first because no one else really can.
Brock, I can relate to so much of this. No doubt you’ve got the work ethic to make this work!
Thank you sir
Brock thanks for helping doss farm❤❤❤❤
Brock, I really enjoy watching your content.
I'm so sorry this happened to your business but it sounds to more like you did your best for your employees/family and market forces just worked against you.
Just a part of the journey.....no judgement.....thanks for your honesty!
Dude, go for it. I'd definitely take that route. I can echo your thoughts about doing better than "deserved". I have always felt this way. Best of luck brother!
Brock respect for being honest. Why not fix and repair attachment for tractors and skid steers and other ag or contruction equipment with your background and love for equipment i think it would be a good fit and interesting content for the channel. We love you brother!! Hang in there!!
Very honest video. One reason I always watch, these videos are real life. Business is a challenge. Thank you for sharing.
No one can put a price on doing what matters to you and the ones around you, taking the time for yourself and family. Yes you could do 14-18 hr days, but at what cost to your health both mentally and physically.
It is a wonderful successful chapter now turned.
I would definitely have done the same thing. Nothing beats more diversity and creativity.
Love your videos. God bless.
Wow....hard choice. Last we talked, you couldn't keep up with orders. But totally understand the decision, as we build Piney Grove and meet contractors, more and more are just one-man shops for all the reasons you explained. Hard to build a business...easier to work for someone else. Good luck in the future, Brock.
Brock, phenomenal video. Too many spend their lives in endeavors that are not fulfilling in the hope the future will bring change. Watching your channel it is clear you have found your purpose. Now go get it and success will result.
Hang in there Brother, you got this. Thanks for all the awesome videos!!!!
I’m glad you did this video! I have watched you from the start and you quickly blew past me in subscribers. Your not failure at all, your simply headed a different direction. Trust me I’ve worked a somewhat low paying job all my career but I have time to enjoy myself. Being happy is invaluable. Take care!
Maybe if are good enough to get your other ventures going. You could get some of your great workers to help you with that stuff.
I hope so.
Thank you for following along and sharing your thoughts on a lot of the videos
You have a great channel, I can only see it getting bigger. I bought a excavator after I retired just to use around the farm, now I'm running a full time excavation business
You are the most authentic person I have seen on TH-cam. Keep your head up! 🙏🏻
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Hey man, I know it’s tough but the economy has been run into the ground for 3 years. Unfortunately things have to give and a lot of times that’s the small businesses. You did your best and helped thousands of baseball teams. That’s something to be proud of. Who knows what the future holds. Plus hopefully you’ll get the Christmas tree income in a few years. Keep it up buddy, we all know you’ve got this. Your an inspiration to those like my self who dream of starting a small farm and living the life you are.
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Amen
Congratulations on the promotion, excited to see what happens next! I really enjoy your videos! They are an every day man kind of video.
Keep your head up. GOD has a plan for you!!! Have faith 😊🙏
Very interesting brick. We’ve been teetering back and forth for a while now on whether to go full time TH-cam and it is an enormous leap of faith and very scary. Haven’t been able to bring myself to do it yet even though I really want to
Not a failure. Any and all businesses must change and adjust all the time to stay in business. You have to decide is it worth it to adjust the business or go a different route. You have to go with the most profitable course that makes you the happiest. We appreciate what you do.
Keep your head up and remember that life sometimes takes us in a different direction and it is important to keep moving forward. I should know, I was a successful business man for 45 years and just over 3 years ago my wife had a massive stroke which changed are life completely. Things will work out, follow your heart. Thanks Johnny
Brock, I’m a new follower but I am impressed with the way you are handling your business decision. Going into business for yourself has always been a scary thing and not for the weak of heart. You should be proud of what you designed and built. I will continue to support your channel as you move into the next adventure!!!!
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Thanks for sharing. Very educative. Best wishes.
Congratulations Brock. It takes guts to do what you did. I’m sure you will succeed in whatever you put your mind to. God Bless
I’m glad you told us what’s going on you’re just being honest like you always are
I had a rental business that went bad in the housing bubble and I am still struggling with financial problems. So i am sorry to hear your story.
Just keep on doing what you believe in, you proved time after time you move forward and succeed.
Sell the plans/ patent for your mound. Or video how to make it and sell jigs for making it.
Thanks for sharing brother ! Change is hard but definitely doable. Hang in there and it'll all pan out! I enjoy your videos so keep it up! Best of luck going forward sir.
Congrats on your true honesty and care for the people that worked for you. Not much of that happening these days. God bless
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One phrase that comes to mind, one door closes and another one opens. Good Luck!
Thank you for sharing. I admire you for following your passion. Life is short, and it is far better to make it a quality life and enjoy it -- than to chase $ or live it trying to please others. Maybe you could try to sell your pitching mound business or bring in a partner(s). I wish you the best. I am a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.
I've watched a few of your videos in passing and enjoyed the content. However, I found this one to be one of the standouts of any TH-cam videos I've watched. I think you are inspirational and realistic. As many others have mentioned, I, too, ran a business for a time. It was some of the most enjoyable work I have done but also the most stressful. The change in your demeanor when you went from describing what you did before now to what you plan to do was uplifting. Your heart to heart with your audience most certainly will provide some needed inspiration and reassurance for those who have, have had, or will have to make difficult choices in earning a living. Thank you for sharing.
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From the Heart...wow...you will succeed !
Thank you for sharing this story about the challenges and struggles of starting and running a small business. It was a story of success, from starting with just an idea and growing it into a business. Best wishes for the future.
Good luck to you. Looking forward to future videos.
Good luck and will keep watching.
Good luck
And have a great journey
Thanks for being so honest! Hopefully everything will work out for you and your family! I do enjoy your videos!!
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Brock....your stories and accomplishments have been an inspiration for me over the years of following you. God Bless you!
I think you made right choice for you don’t feel like you’re a failure I love watching!
You’re doing a great thing! We’re all rooting for ya. You’re a great man and life’s choices aren’t always easy. Looking forward to more of your work ahead!
Not a failure.
A learning experience.
Keep ur head up brother ! Better things are coming ur way, this is a speed bump in the road !! 👍🏻
All is well! Life has changes in many ways along it’s path. Just ask your Dad.
Wow, very heartfelt, what a awesome thing you have done. I love the videos, and your work. Another opportunity will come along. You have achieved more than most people have their whole life. God bless you and your family.
God bless you brother. Keep on keeping on. If you and your Dad keep faith in the Lord, he will definitely take care of you and yours. Rock on and don't worry.
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You're not a failure, you tried and succeeded. Nothing lasts forever, and the sun will shine again. Take care, bro.
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Tractor work is fun until fun wears off as you get little older it will
Good luck in what ever you do
I felt that I kinda needed to reply to your comment, not in a bad way but my experience is the opposite of yours. I bought my tractor late in life but every minute that I spend on it is a joy. Someone told my wife one day that every time that he saw me on my tractor that I had a grin on my face from ear to ear. I only wish that I had bought one 40 years sooner. Like I said, I'm not being critical. I just wanted to share my experience.
I really enjoy running the tractor, although I can image it becomes stressful if you are depending on the jobs for your livelihood
Any business can become stressful
Thanks for your support
I have a feeling that, we haven't heard the last of Brock yet. Stay tuned....he's just beginning!
Your definetly not a failure im in my own business its tough on every level its a rollercoaster ride the stress the issues our government making it next to impossible everyone should try it,those that make it big nothing but admiration for them,its not for everyone but it makes you appreciate so much more good luck
Not sure if its been said to you, But if the product is making you alot of money you need to make sure you have the product secure, Patented, and show the business being profitable and then put the company up for sale....or sell the patent to someone and set a contract to get some royalties for some time...or allow your employees to run the business.
You are definitely not a failure. You have been a great encouragement to me watching your videos. I finally got the courage to start youtube myself in great part from you, the Morgan's and a few others. Appreciate your openness and honesty, this life is short, prayers that you succeed!!
It’s been almost a year since I shut that business down and recorded the video you just watched
In this year, I’ve been doing TH-cam full-time and I’m really happy
I have several other videos, talking about the behind-the-scenes aspect of recording videos, and how we make money
Good luck with your channel
Thanks its only been about month lol but got about 130 subscribers and just hit 1000 hours. On my way lol
Brock!! Long time no hear brother sorry to hear about the business but hey, the American dream is always taking risks. You have done more than many by just taking the risk on the new business. It might be time for another collaboration! Best of luck with the new empty shop and your new livelihood! God bless!
Thanks for checking in. If we get the opportunity I would be glad to do another Collaboration
I do not call this a failure, but a Practice RUN of what is to come. Failure is NOT ADAPTING, Reassessing and re adjusting your goals. If you do not adjust your course, then you grow resentful and inefficient. This is simply an educated "adjustment" of where will you be the most efficient. As your channel grows and great content is produced, you may be able to employ additional personnel and grow your business, but it HAS TO BE FUN ALL THE WAY. Welcome to a new chapter and you will continue to thrive. Cheers
I love the transparency of the channel and what it offers with information on products and I do like how things are explained and even though you swallowed the big pill and made the hard decision what you don't want to do is beat yourself up over it , look forward to seeing the next one as always God bless yah from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯
I know exactly what you are going through in your heart and mind, I closed my business some 12 years ago, a business I loved, but with all the government insurance and employee problems it was time to do something else. Saying this I feel your pain and can sympathize with you. Be blessed in all your other endeavors.
If you don’t fail you aren’t trying,your success with video content is amazing! I’ve failed more times than i wanted but it all worked out in the end..keep up the hard work!
It’s great to see you recognize where you need to place your focus for both you and your family! That is NOT failure, but most definitely success!
Who is to say that you don’t refocus your videos and begin recording things about your business? A great “TH-camr” to look at is Professional Fisherman and Legend, Jimmy Houston. Jimmy now has 3 separate Chanel’s, all focusing on different aspects of his life and business. I applaud you for your initiative to focus on what is most important to you at this time in your life’s journey and your calling! Keep up the great work and happy new year! Keep on keeping on!
you are a winner brother, you will overcome and live happy.
I saw the "truck" video. It was very informative. I think he is very humble and honest. Everybody is going through something. They are just not publicizing their problems. This person has good content about things. We can learn from him.🙂👍
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I just try to be real and honest
Thanks for sharing and your struggle is something that will help you and prepare you for a great future that is just around the corner. Hang in there!
I understand your sadness. You have time, sometimes Life takes you in unexpected directions but you will deal with this and come out that much stronger. I feel for you and hope to see lots more of your videos in the future
Dude, I'm a new and very small channel. I ALWAYS keep it real and yes, it really is a different mindset and a blessed feeling. It's better to be real and grateful with less subs than to be fake with a ton of them. People reach out to me both publicly and privately asking me for advice on my particular content and I work very, very hard to keep it real with them and up with the current trends and shifts to do so. My biggest fear is failing them. I'm not even monetized yet, but I take this very seriously, so I can understand how you feel. You Sir, have earned a new sub, supporter and remember this, you provided jobs for people and their families for as long as you felt that you could, and THAT is a wonderful thing Man. You just came up in my feed. I'm sorry for your struggles. Somehow, if you're anything like me, it will be a huge struggle filled with fear and doubt, but where you land will be better and end up being an experience that can massively benefit you as well as others. Keep going. 👊
i love you man! keep up the dream! changing your mind is not giving up! you have inspired me to do exactly what you are deciding to do now! thank you!;)
It's going to be all good. I can tell you have a big heart from all of your vids that I've watched over the past year and a half, and I can tell what hurts the most for you is the committment for your employees. I get it and understand it, but in time everything will work out for the best.
Thumbs up for trying and keeping it real
Brock your a good person. You're always honest with your audience and keeping transparency on everything you do no matter what. I kinda understand and at the some time I don't. I've never stuck my neck out and created my own business. So my hat is off to you. I hope all of your employees will be able to land on their feet also. It's hard times for a lot folks. I have a decent job and sometimes I struggle as well. I understand the part about failing. I feel like that all time because I want better for my family. I sincerely hope all goes well for you and your family and your employees and everyone has a merry Christmas.
Great video...every small business person has setbacks, and you're very brave and confident to talk about them publicly. It took me 3 failed businesses before growing a really successful business...good luck and really enjoy your TH-cam channel!
Tough to hear Brock. One thing will be looking forward to videos and see you doing what you want
Onwards and upwards 👍🏼
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Being real is great keep doing what u love
I just found your channel and I just wanted to say, most people don’t have the ambition or motivation to start their own business. You’re a great guy and I really enjoy your channel. Keep your head up and don’t be hard on yourself.
Praying for God’s Blessings for you and your family!
Thank you
I feel for you and wish you the best.
Great job , we are very proud of you. I think you would succeed in what ever you do, well maybe not going into business building Quansa huts 🤪I Think you might loose your shirt. Lol
So hang in there , your not a failure at all . Find your Grove , and chin up stepping forward. Great job being honest and truthful. Thank you Todd
Thank you sir
Brock. God gave you one chance to be happy and enjoy this life on earth. No one other than you can judge your decision. Seek God and he will guide you.
Im 57 and have pur haseda JD 3025D with attachments for my personal use. I then have purchased a tiller, single point plow and hope to progress my business. A&J Tractor Works in Ferrum, Va.
You inspire me to follow a dream to retire at 62 and enjoy life.
Brock, I'm sure you'll do well as you go on! Head up, chin high!
Your videos have been part of my Sunday morning routine. Your decision to move forward in life and let something be part of the past is what living is all about. Appreciate you giving us a glimpse. Do you and know one else.
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Brock, you’re no failure, let’s clear that up for the record. It was quite clear to a regular viewer how difficult this video was to make. It’s your passion for what you do, your honesty, and how you freely share the ups and downs that makes a connection with your viewers and bonds us like minded individuals together. You are a man’s man with a heart and soul, we all struggle in the journey of life, but you share with us the good and the bad. That my friend is why you have so many followers, you’re different in a good way from a lot of other content providers. I have no doubt that you will prevail, you dig down and make things happen because that’s what you know you have to do. That doesn’t take the sting out of what you’re going through, but it does fuel the fire to to get you in a better place. You didn’t fail, the endeavor you first set out on has ran its course and now you’re moving on to greener pastures. Having this type of perspective (good times and hard times) is needed to keep you motivated and moving in the right direction. I’m not saying anything that you don’t already know, I’m reminding you of theses things to help you see through the fog. I fully believe that good things happen to good people and you are better than just good. Keep it real, vent if you need to, but most of all keep the passion. The viewers on here understand and will be with you on your next adventure. Thanks for sharing a very personal decision and we all appreciate how willing you are to tell it like it is. You have nothing but the utmost respect from me.
You’re not a failure, you’ve just discovered you need to make a change that I think will be better for you in the long run. Keep your head up and keep making your wonderful videos!
Good luck to you.
Merry Christmas sorry and sad on your news prayers for you...........
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