I work for a water well drilling/service company monday-friday 10+ hours a day and work for myself Saturday and Sunday from daylight til dark. I do shop welding, handyman, and tractor work. I just bought a john deere 3025e with a loader bucket, box blade, and bush hog with a 7x18ft dove tail trailer and with 2 clients I've made over $3000 in 2 weekends. I need to get more clients so I can work for myself full time
Been watching your videos about a month now. And ive started my own excavator land clearing on the side. And as of this friday. It will be my last day at my full time job, cause of the high demand of land clearing and stuff. I cant operate both. But your videos have helped me out. So thank you and keep the videos coming
I am retired from being an industrial mechanic for over 40 years and wanted to start doing gravel driveways and general tractor work. I purchased a l3902 Kubota and I don’t have a truck to haul it around so I just drive around looking for jobs that can be done and I’m finding that people are willing to have you do some other jobs while you’re there. I just wanted to let you follower’s that you can make a lot of money just driving around looking for work thank you for your channel you bring up a lot of great content and I have even learned a few things from watching. Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks be safe. RR
Shhhhh! My wife almost heard that I didn't need an excavator to get started. 🤣 Great advice Todd and excellent work. Yeah, I bit the bullet and bought a real GoPro because my el-cheapo Faux Pros were terrible.
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The smaller jobs generally have a higher profit margin and once you start taking on medium to large sized jobs then you start competing against big companies that are harder to compete with because they own their own gravel pits and can shave their prices lower.
I’m experienced with many types of equipment. I grew up on a farm and have operated about everything. In saying that, I appreciate the common sense approach you take to teaching people your way of doing things. I love seeing good people make it in this world. Keep at it brother.
You’re a good man for sharing what you do. Pretty rare in this industry. Helping people be better instead of holding them back will return to you ten fold I believe that.
I'm just a working stiff, just bought a new dream tractor, people have came out of woodwork asking me to do work for them. Had tractor 2 weeks, not had chance to use it, thanks to 2 big ice storms. But looking for a small dump truck, I have a car trailer, box blade, want a root rake, and scraper, but I have co-workers wanting trenches dug, I got a backhoe with tractor, I have them asking for bush hogging, and fixing driveways. All I had planned to do was fix my driveways at both of my homes, and help 84 year old uncle clear his overgrown place up. He has done a lot for me all his life. Now he isnt doing well.
This is the first time I’ve run across your videos and I’m very impressed. There are so many who don’t give instructional advice on starting light grading business. I grew up running equipment but had no idea about business which is why I never tried it for myself and now I’m too old to be starting down that path but I’m glad to see someone unlocking the mystery and showing that a dream can be achievable.
I’m with your wife on measuring the m&ms! Thank you for sharing your knowledge for those of us starting out. I’m currently staying small starting my side hustle with the use of my mini excavator. Estimating the job is the hardest part for me, which is why I choose to stay small. Please continue to share pricing jobs and quantifying. The “guys AND girls/ladies and gentlemen” verbiage doesn’t go unnoticed; thank you.
I started this way BossMan ...I started refurbishing gravel lots for Car Dealers ...I used a Ford 3000 farm tractor with a root rake on the 3, point hitch ...the customers actually thought I hauled in fresh stone and I could have charged them for a load or two but I told the truth and made a monthly customer for life
When I started my tree company (side hustle), I spent the first season raking yards and pushing a mower around so I could afford ropes. It wasn’t long after that I could purchase a tractor with confidence, AKA client base.
Great video and appreciate you making it. I just purchased a John Deer 333G and have started a business doing forestry mulching, driveways and house pads. This is exactly what I needed to watch. Very detailed and you have great instruction. I normally would not even comment on videos, but if it helps you make money then I’m all about helping anyway I can.
Great video! I do this very thing as a side hustle. I've had a lot of success in only 2 years. Paid for truck and 2 trailers now I'm working on paying off my tractor. Having the ability to do tractor work has opened up a whole new line of opportunity. Thanks for what you do! I
I’m an exterior contractor. I specialize in all sidings. From vinyl to masonry. I subscribed to learn more about running a machine for landscaping/drive entrances on new construction. I essentially have a goal to have my crew to build a home from wooded land to turnkey home. I want to also get a mulching head for our 289 cat. There’s not many in se TN with mulchers
Sir, I just want to thank you for the tremendous value you provide. Honestly, it’s your honest truth about how you started and figured it out along the way. It’s very encouraging to hear. I work a very demanding and high stress w2 that I no longer enjoy, after almost 25 years. I now desire to work out doors, but am not the young man I once was. I also want to build a company with my children, that I can leave behind. I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed but I’ve always had a willingness to learn and you remind me so much of myself on your videos. You have the optimistic, entrepreneurial spirit. Praise God. And thanks again. I’m in the NE FL area and land clearing, especially after hurricanes, is in such great demand. Now it’s time to have some faith, and get after it. Thank you for your willingness to be a light.
Thank you for sharing your prices with us! I am in Tennessee and have started my second career in life in forestry mulching and excavating. I absolutely LOVE it! It is great to have someone like you giving advice and helping with prices. No joke, I am always eager for your next video to come out so I can see what you did for the day. lol You have a great attitude even when things don't go your way which is rare these days. Be sure to make time for your family though. God, Family, work. In that order. Thank you!
In Tennessee looking to work with machinery myself in my own business. Career changes as well. We need to network together. Good perspective. God family work.
@@kentleitch2872 I have the same respective and I am in East TN, how's you progress going? I'm applying for a general labor position with a small excavation company, I hope to learn the ropes and move over to equipment and possibly start my own small excavation business, not really for the money just for stability and more freedoms, I used to be a welder and I seriously need a career change, I graduated with the highest grade in my welding class in college and it's been so hard to find and keep a job, and you know how most people's conception of a welder is good money? Lies well atleast if you actually want a home life and a Monday through Friday job and be home in the weekend and evening you're looking at 17 to 20 an hour with a 30 minute commute not that grand, but I've found that really I just wanna be my own boss and that's kinda just the direction the Lord has sent my heart, so wish me luck I'm only 23 and have two children and a wife and my dream is to have a business that I can pass to my son one day because he loves heavy equipment and construction.
@@dirttrackdevil1149 just dropped 8k on repairs for my new/ used quad axel. But major or the major and minor on the minor. 8k to have the truck running again making money. I'm also glad to see you have God as your focus. Wherever He Leads, go! He will guide you.
Ive recently acquired a john deere 5210 w several attachments, box blade brush hog flail mower and have been doing it as a side hustle for about 3 months. Its REALLY paying off! Ur absolutely right don't bite off more than you can chew at 1st but im already ready to purchase a used skid steer a 2022 T86 and forestry mulcher! I've had extensive experience running a skid steer for someone else but never as an owner op and a large reason im able to do this is bc of your content and others! Keep up the GREAT WORK!
I’ve really enjoyed your videos Todd. I’m a high school teacher that lives in a suburban setting. We recently bought some property out in the country that we plan on building a small log home on. I’m trying to learn as much as I can about tractor work as I’ll eventually need one for mowing, grading, and general homestead work. Your videos have been super helpful and I thank you for that. God bless!
Hey bud. I want to thank you for your videos. I'm in Phoenix, AZ and your videos inspired me to start my own excavation, grading, demolition, and clearing biz. I literally started my biz on March 1st and my phone is ringing nonstop. My friend owns property out in the desert and I was able to play with my 2017 Cat 301.7D for a full day until I got the controls figured out. Watching your vids helped me bid jobs and land them! I'm from NC and next time I come home, I owe you and your wife a steak on me (because I'm certain she's the behind the scenes of your operation! )! Thanks again bud!
You ain’t lying when you said you got to suck it up , I’ve only worked for big companies running bigger equipment, but I’m starting to feel that urge that I want to work on my own but you have to start at the bottom. Before I start out i at least want to have me a skid steer. Right now mainly tearing down bridges then getting base setup for the new bridge or making a detour if we can’t shut it down, then come back in but just to sum it up .and match the gravel and asphalt. Lot more to it and I do like traveling right now but I see myself in the future coming back home but get as much experience as I can.
The old philosopher strikes again! Besides being an excellent contractor, you are an excellent teacher, explains the business in simple-to-understand language and a lot of common sense. You are so correct when you talk about making a profit with a pickup, a couple of bags of gravel, a shovel, and most of all - a positive can-do attitude, which you have in abundance. Best of all you emphasize the point that success doesn’t come instantly. You have start at the beginning and work your way up the business ladder, and before you can land the big jobs you have to land the small jobs. Sounds simplistic, but you’d be surprised how many people ignore this sound advice and end up cutting their own fiscal throats. Want to be a success? Then listen to this man. He’s offering you FREE advice, probably the only time in your business life you’ll get something substantial for free. Listen and learn. A small investment in time can pay big dividends.
We have a little John Deere 1025R. Small little tractor. Got it for a dirt removal jobs. We are a junk removal business but we offer dirt/concrete removal also. Saves a lot of labor and time. 1 man can remove 20 tons in 2 days. Before it would take more labor and about 3/4 days by hand.
Love your videos, I've been thinking of starting a driveway repair and property management company. I've been repairing driveways and brush hogging and tilling for neighbors and friends my whole life and always did it for fuel and a few bucks cause I never new how to charge or bid properly, and your videos have really enlightened me. Thanks and keep up the good work on the video.
2:50 I look back to the start of my company... this is exactly where I began. I still have my first mattock and I swear that thing has had the best return on investment of any tool I've owned to date. The biggest companies in the world often had humble beginnings. PUT IN THAT WORK! 💪💪
I really enjoy the content. I’m looking to retire from the military soon and hoping to start doing exactly what you were saying like brush hogging, driveway repair and other small jobs to supplement my retirement. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I have my own business where I contract with state agencies for ROW maintenance and light construction. I've recently added a KX0-080 Kabota with a mulching head. I'm getting more work from civilians for this equipment than government. It's amazing what all is out there.
Glad its been a good addition!!! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my other Channel "digginlife deeper" to see bonus footage and project shorts!!! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my other Channel "digginlife deeper" to see bonus footage and project shorts!!!
Like I said in your live feed last night I'm going to bid my 5th driveway job at 11am tomorrow they have all been from word of mouth so guy's do the best you can every time and don't try to retire off 1 job
Hi there from ONTARIO CANADA....Absolutely love your channel..have been following you and your business...i have started a small excavtion road repair business too.. i find your knowledge and explanation of proceedures invluable..keep up the great channel and enunciate!,,,,lol Pete
You're awesome Todd! The world needs more people like you. Both audio and video were great - except at the end when the mod wasn't used. Loved the content too... my wife was very interested as well!! Well done. God bless!
"Cheerios in a Bowl" haha. If you don't mind I'm going to use this one. I always explain to customers that putting gravel in a hole will not last. You have to break up the original bed, and the potholes, so when new material is added, it all packs together. In Minnesota its called Class Five Gravel. Sand, stone and clay. Tailgate it out, drive on in and after a couple of rains, it's hard as blacktop. My box blade ($700) has paid for it's self many times over. Thanks for the video. Russ. Esko Minnesota (we have Frost Boils that need fixing every spring)
I have a New Holland LV80 we bought used to work our 5 acre property. I wish I had seen your video's before I spent 100's of hours teaching myself how to use the Gannon box.
Enjoy your videos. Got interested in heavy equipment late in life. Have owned small tractor for a few years, recently bought a mini excavator. Still working to get comfortable with it. Your videos are a great help. Live in eastern NC, also blessed to own home and property in Tuckasegee NC, near Sylva.
You're such a likable person. I'm looking to buy a mini excavator with 30k in hand. I'm hoping I can find a pretty decent one. Then I'll buy a dump truck and track loader. I used to be an underground pipe layer after high school and then a dirt heavy equipment operator for a few years then for the last 16 years I've been operating mobile cranes in oil refineries. I'm ready to do some jobs on my own. Thank you for your videos they're really encouraging and inspirational.
I just started working at a game ranch as an extra hand. The guy I work for pays me peanuts and mostly has me working with hand machines but today I got to brush hog and operate a skid steer. I see him taking on other jobs, he's currently digging out an artificial lake with a track hoe and Im hoping if I stick around long enough I'll get to work my way up into the bigger machines. Anyways. Just found your channel and its really, really fascinating seeing all of this from a bosses perspective. Its invaluable, and I want to thank you for it.
You are amazing. I just discovered you today. I really needed this education. Wish we could talk. I just retired and my goal is to make some money with my tractor. You got a new subscriber.
Thanks for the help man. I'm a tree climber with a small tree service in Vancouver BC. I got a Jon Deere 35d and a dump trailer last spring and have learnt alot watching you work.
Hi there I really enjoy your video you do things the way that I always have I live in Eastern Kentucky Appalachian mountains and I've done my part of Maddox shovels but I love it I'm 58 years old and you make a lot of good points and this yesterday I bought a new dirt shovel handle for my shovel one of them and I got all kinds of landscaping tools have wore at wheelbarrow and it's a kind of work I have always enjoyed I've always found some place to dig in some place that needs to be filled in. Thanks for sharing the this video I have subscribed to your channel.
I started out with a 1970 Chevrolet C60 and a JD tractor. I've now added a larger dump truck. Keeping your overhead low is critical to successful start up. Appreciate your honest delivery. Keep it up.
The sound is great. Your teaching is superb especially for someone who knows nothing about this business. Hope to learn a lot from you and put it to good use. Cheers
sound quality is great, I'm in the Septic and light Grading business just down the hill from you in Morganton I really enjoy your videos and positive attitude. Be safe out there😎
Hi Todd, I'm about to pull the trigger on a sub compact tractor with a loader, backhoe, grapple, box blade,and a rotary cutter. I work as an environmental inspector 5 months a year and want to do a side business part time the rest of the year and also do some traveling.
I do watch a lot of these TH-camrs channels but I am only a sub to your channel because you really help people and give them confidence in themselves that they can start their own business too!..Your a good honest and sincere man!.. God Bless you and your family....By the way, I love mm's with my coffee too!!..😂
I almost pulled the trigger a few months ago to break out on my own. But the payout wasn’t enough to cover cost for insurance. It was a 48 acre clearing of everything 6” or minus. A company was awarded the job for 12k. Which my numbers were about 25k so I still gotta figure out my numbers and get them right before I make the jump to buy insurance.
Appreciate the true sincerity Todd. Nothing better than making money while working hard and giving your customer their best bang for the buck. You can never go wrong by living by the Golden Rule ”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” which you and your wife poetry in your videos. Keep up the great work and always stay honest.....bleed orange...Kubota! SVL75-2
Thank you, precisely what I needed to see. I want to start excavating but haven't done tons of digging or grade work. I do have a 1ton dump truck, baby tractor, old backhoe, a rotating laser and all the hand tools a guy could need. I just cant bring myself to tell folks I can do something for them but this, this I can confidently get moving and start the journey!
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I work for a water well drilling/service company monday-friday 10+ hours a day and work for myself Saturday and Sunday from daylight til dark. I do shop welding, handyman, and tractor work. I just bought a john deere 3025e with a loader bucket, box blade, and bush hog with a 7x18ft dove tail trailer and with 2 clients I've made over $3000 in 2 weekends. I need to get more clients so I can work for myself full time
Been watching your videos about a month now. And ive started my own excavator land clearing on the side. And as of this friday. It will be my last day at my full time job, cause of the high demand of land clearing and stuff. I cant operate both. But your videos have helped me out. So thank you and keep the videos coming
That’s awesome!!! I wish you best of luck in your adventure!!!
Any updates?
@kevin woods so cool brother!
As of last Month I also started my own excavation and land clearing , it’s better work good for you man
Congrats!
I am retired from being an industrial mechanic for over 40 years and wanted to start doing gravel driveways and general tractor work. I purchased a l3902 Kubota and I don’t have a truck to haul it around so I just drive around looking for jobs that can be done and I’m finding that people are willing to have you do some other jobs while you’re there. I just wanted to let you follower’s that you can make a lot of money just driving around looking for work thank you for your channel you bring up a lot of great content and I have even learned a few things from watching. Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks be safe. RR
"Rake it till you make it"
Fact!!!
Shhhhh! My wife almost heard that I didn't need an excavator to get started. 🤣 Great advice Todd and excellent work. Yeah, I bit the bullet and bought a real GoPro because my el-cheapo Faux Pros were terrible.
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The smaller jobs generally have a higher profit margin and once you start taking on medium to large sized jobs then you start competing against big companies that are harder to compete with because they own their own gravel pits and can shave their prices lower.
“Hurricane in a backpack” 😂 great video!
I’m experienced with many types of equipment. I grew up on a farm and have operated about everything. In saying that, I appreciate the common sense approach you take to teaching people your way of doing things. I love seeing good people make it in this world. Keep at it brother.
100% this comment. Keep up the good work.
You’re a good man for sharing what you do. Pretty rare in this industry. Helping people be better instead of holding them back will return to you ten fold I believe that.
I heard you loud and clear. Your equipment is working as it should.
Yes sir
I'm just a working stiff, just bought a new dream tractor, people have came out of woodwork asking me to do work for them. Had tractor 2 weeks, not had chance to use it, thanks to 2 big ice storms. But looking for a small dump truck, I have a car trailer, box blade, want a root rake, and scraper, but I have co-workers wanting trenches dug, I got a backhoe with tractor, I have them asking for bush hogging, and fixing driveways. All I had planned to do was fix my driveways at both of my homes, and help 84 year old uncle clear his overgrown place up. He has done a lot for me all his life. Now he isnt doing well.
Good job brother. You can't fake being genuine, and I believe you truly care about helping your neighbor, keep it up.
This is the first time I’ve run across your videos and I’m very impressed. There are so many who don’t give instructional advice on starting light grading business. I grew up running equipment but had no idea about business which is why I never tried it for myself and now I’m too old to be starting down that path but I’m glad to see someone unlocking the mystery and showing that a dream can be achievable.
Excellent comment Brandon!
That’s right homie!!!
I’m with your wife on measuring the m&ms! Thank you for sharing your knowledge for those of us starting out. I’m currently staying small starting my side hustle with the use of my mini excavator. Estimating the job is the hardest part for me, which is why I choose to stay small. Please continue to share pricing jobs and quantifying. The “guys AND girls/ladies and gentlemen” verbiage doesn’t go unnoticed; thank you.
Thanks for watching Brooke🙏🏻
$450 for a gravel pot hole repair. I love that!
I started this way BossMan ...I started refurbishing gravel lots for Car Dealers ...I used a Ford 3000 farm tractor with a root rake on the 3, point hitch ...the customers actually thought I hauled in fresh stone and I could have charged them for a load or two but I told the truth and made a monthly customer for life
When I started my tree company (side hustle), I spent the first season raking yards and pushing a mower around so I could afford ropes. It wasn’t long after that I could purchase a tractor with confidence, AKA client base.
Todd sound was just fine but I’ve watched all your videos and I see they’re getting better every time thank you
Thanks Dan
Also could you make a video on what exactly is road bond and show and explain the materials that you use for driveways/roads
I've never heard anyone say they started at the top. The "bottom" varies from situation to situation!! You're right Todd!! You have to want it.
Great video and appreciate you making it. I just purchased a John Deer 333G and have started a business doing forestry mulching, driveways and house pads. This is exactly what I needed to watch. Very detailed and you have great instruction. I normally would not even comment on videos, but if it helps you make money then I’m all about helping anyway I can.
Great video!
I do this very thing as a side hustle. I've had a lot of success in only 2 years. Paid for truck and 2 trailers now I'm working on paying off my tractor.
Having the ability to do tractor work has opened up a whole new line of opportunity.
Thanks for what you do!
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Thanks does commenting!!!! I’m stoked that it’s going so well for you!!!
I do land clearing and bush hogging in Randolph County North Carolina and I enjoy your videos. 😎
I started my excavator business a month ago when I bought my e42. Did my first job yesterday. Felt good. Thank you for all your advice.🙌
I’m an exterior contractor. I specialize in all sidings. From vinyl to masonry. I subscribed to learn more about running a machine for landscaping/drive entrances on new construction. I essentially have a goal to have my crew to build a home from wooded land to turnkey home. I want to also get a mulching head for our 289 cat. There’s not many in se TN with mulchers
Sir, I just want to thank you for the tremendous value you provide. Honestly, it’s your honest truth about how you started and figured it out along the way. It’s very encouraging to hear. I work a very demanding and high stress w2 that I no longer enjoy, after almost 25 years. I now desire to work out doors, but am not the young man I once was. I also want to build a company with my children, that I can leave behind. I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed but I’ve always had a willingness to learn and you remind me so much of myself on your videos. You have the optimistic, entrepreneurial spirit. Praise God. And thanks again. I’m in the NE FL area and land clearing, especially after hurricanes, is in such great demand. Now it’s time to have some faith, and get after it. Thank you for your willingness to be a light.
Positive+Upbeat+Motivating. I needed that. Your future looks bright.
Thank you for sharing your prices with us! I am in Tennessee and have started my second career in life in forestry mulching and excavating. I absolutely LOVE it! It is great to have someone like you giving advice and helping with prices. No joke, I am always eager for your next video to come out so I can see what you did for the day. lol You have a great attitude even when things don't go your way which is rare these days. Be sure to make time for your family though. God, Family, work. In that order. Thank you!
What part of TN? I just bought a skid and am looking for more ideas on the types of jobs I can do with it.
In Tennessee looking to work with machinery myself in my own business. Career changes as well. We need to network together. Good perspective. God family work.
@@kentleitch2872 I have the same respective and I am in East TN, how's you progress going? I'm applying for a general labor position with a small excavation company, I hope to learn the ropes and move over to equipment and possibly start my own small excavation business, not really for the money just for stability and more freedoms, I used to be a welder and I seriously need a career change, I graduated with the highest grade in my welding class in college and it's been so hard to find and keep a job, and you know how most people's conception of a welder is good money? Lies well atleast if you actually want a home life and a Monday through Friday job and be home in the weekend and evening you're looking at 17 to 20 an hour with a 30 minute commute not that grand, but I've found that really I just wanna be my own boss and that's kinda just the direction the Lord has sent my heart, so wish me luck I'm only 23 and have two children and a wife and my dream is to have a business that I can pass to my son one day because he loves heavy equipment and construction.
@@dirttrackdevil1149 just dropped 8k on repairs for my new/ used quad axel. But major or the major and minor on the minor. 8k to have the truck running again making money. I'm also glad to see you have God as your focus. Wherever He Leads, go! He will guide you.
Ive recently acquired a john deere 5210 w several attachments, box blade brush hog flail mower and have been doing it as a side hustle for about 3 months. Its REALLY paying off! Ur absolutely right don't bite off more than you can chew at 1st but im already ready to purchase a used skid steer a 2022 T86 and forestry mulcher! I've had extensive experience running a skid steer for someone else but never as an owner op and a large reason im able to do this is bc of your content and others! Keep up the GREAT WORK!
I’ve really enjoyed your videos Todd. I’m a high school teacher that lives in a suburban setting. We recently bought some property out in the country that we plan on building a small log home on. I’m trying to learn as much as I can about tractor work as I’ll eventually need one for mowing, grading, and general homestead work. Your videos have been super helpful and I thank you for that. God bless!
Great to hear!!! It really makes the work that goes into this channel when I get comments like yours!!! Best of luck🙏🏻
Using a blower to remove the water! Great tip!!
Thanks for watching
@@DigginLife21 Good channel. I do a little tractor work around where I live. Lots of good tips and info here.
Hey bud. I want to thank you for your videos. I'm in Phoenix, AZ and your videos inspired me to start my own excavation, grading, demolition, and clearing biz. I literally started my biz on March 1st and my phone is ringing nonstop. My friend owns property out in the desert and I was able to play with my 2017 Cat 301.7D for a full day until I got the controls figured out. Watching your vids helped me bid jobs and land them! I'm from NC and next time I come home, I owe you and your wife a steak on me (because I'm certain she's the behind the scenes of your operation! )! Thanks again bud!
Thats awesome!!!! Keep after it!!!!
Great info for the younger crowd. Start somewhere and keep working on your business. It’s difficult to find good service these days
You ain’t lying when you said you got to suck it up , I’ve only worked for big companies running bigger equipment, but I’m starting to feel that urge that I want to work on my own but you have to start at the bottom. Before I start out i at least want to have me a skid steer. Right now mainly tearing down bridges then getting base setup for the new bridge or making a detour if we can’t shut it down, then come back in but just to sum it up .and match the gravel and asphalt. Lot more to it and I do like traveling right now but I see myself in the future coming back home but get as much experience as I can.
Thanks for doing this video buddy. Ur doing great. Ur teaching all of us alot of great information.
You have a very genuine and friendly disposition. I appreciate the content and willingness to help beginners. It really is helpful. Well done!
The old philosopher strikes again! Besides being an excellent contractor, you are an excellent teacher, explains the business in simple-to-understand language and a lot of common sense. You are so correct when you talk about making a profit with a pickup, a couple of bags of gravel, a shovel, and most of all - a positive can-do attitude, which you have in abundance. Best of all you emphasize the point that success doesn’t come instantly. You have start at the beginning and work your way up the business ladder, and before you can land the big jobs you have to land the small jobs. Sounds simplistic, but you’d be surprised how many people ignore this sound advice and end up cutting their own fiscal throats. Want to be a success? Then listen to this man. He’s offering you FREE advice, probably the only time in your business life you’ll get something substantial for free. Listen and learn. A small investment in time can pay big dividends.
Thanks for the kind words Edward. I'm just trying to put out there what I wish had been available to me when I got started
@@DigginLife21 Well, you’re doing a helluva job. Keep it up. People getting into the business need you, whether they realize it or not.
We have a little John Deere 1025R. Small little tractor. Got it for a dirt removal jobs. We are a junk removal business but we offer dirt/concrete removal also. Saves a lot of labor and time. 1 man can remove 20 tons in 2 days. Before it would take more labor and about 3/4 days by hand.
Love your videos, I've been thinking of starting a driveway repair and property management company. I've been repairing driveways and brush hogging and tilling for neighbors and friends my whole life and always did it for fuel and a few bucks cause I never new how to charge or bid properly, and your videos have really enlightened me.
Thanks and keep up the good work on the video.
Thanks for watching David🙏🏻
Awesome tutorial Todd. I know it’s a older video but I trying to watch all your videos.
2:50 I look back to the start of my company... this is exactly where I began. I still have my first mattock and I swear that thing has had the best return on investment of any tool I've owned to date. The biggest companies in the world often had humble beginnings. PUT IN THAT WORK! 💪💪
Yes sir!!!
Great advice. Keeping you business manageable is a key strategy. All the best from England.
Audio was great. I always like how you explain everything.
I have not watched enough of your videos to judge if the sound has improved.
I think its coming through well.
I really enjoy the content. I’m looking to retire from the military soon and hoping to start doing exactly what you were saying like brush hogging, driveway repair and other small jobs to supplement my retirement. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I have my own business where I contract with state agencies for ROW maintenance and light construction. I've recently added a KX0-080 Kabota with a mulching head. I'm getting more work from civilians for this equipment than government. It's amazing what all is out there.
Glad its been a good addition!!! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my other Channel "digginlife deeper" to see bonus footage and project shorts!!! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my other Channel "digginlife deeper" to see bonus footage and project shorts!!!
Much better audio (in this video at least). Great tip on how to identify new business. It’s amazing how much work is all around you if you just look.
By gosh i believe U have a hit channel my teacher diggin21 ....Thank You!
Like I said in your live feed last night I'm going to bid my 5th driveway job at 11am tomorrow they have all been from word of mouth so guy's do the best you can every time and don't try to retire off 1 job
Best of luck Scott!!!
Hi there from ONTARIO CANADA....Absolutely love your channel..have been following you and your business...i have started a small excavtion road repair business too.. i find your knowledge and explanation of proceedures invluable..keep up the great channel and enunciate!,,,,lol Pete
You're awesome Todd! The world needs more people like you.
Both audio and video were great - except at the end when the mod wasn't used.
Loved the content too... my wife was very interested as well!! Well done. God bless!
"Cheerios in a Bowl" haha. If you don't mind I'm going to use this one. I always explain to customers that putting gravel in a hole will not last. You have to break up the original bed, and the potholes, so when new material is added, it all packs together. In Minnesota its called Class Five Gravel. Sand, stone and clay. Tailgate it out, drive on in and after a couple of rains, it's hard as blacktop. My box blade ($700) has paid for it's self many times over. Thanks for the video. Russ. Esko Minnesota (we have Frost Boils that need fixing every spring)
I have a New Holland LV80 we bought used to work our 5 acre property. I wish I had seen your video's before I spent 100's of hours teaching myself how to use the Gannon box.
Enjoy your videos. Got interested in heavy equipment late in life. Have owned small tractor for a few years, recently bought a mini excavator. Still working to get comfortable with it. Your videos are a great help. Live in eastern NC, also blessed to own home and property in Tuckasegee NC, near Sylva.
Thanks for sharing the how tips with just hand tools, I might actually give it a try to stay busy for the winter time
You're such a likable person. I'm looking to buy a mini excavator with 30k in hand. I'm hoping I can find a pretty decent one. Then I'll buy a dump truck and track loader. I used to be an underground pipe layer after high school and then a dirt heavy equipment operator for a few years then for the last 16 years I've been operating mobile cranes in oil refineries. I'm ready to do some jobs on my own. Thank you for your videos they're really encouraging and inspirational.
I’m starting with landscaping and then hopefully in 1-3 years I’ll be getting into excavation/construction
Buddy,,,, I got to tell ya.. your a good salesman! Eye is in the beholder.
You are a mountain of knowledge continue helping young people start their own business
I just started working at a game ranch as an extra hand. The guy I work for pays me peanuts and mostly has me working with hand machines but today I got to brush hog and operate a skid steer. I see him taking on other jobs, he's currently digging out an artificial lake with a track hoe and Im hoping if I stick around long enough I'll get to work my way up into the bigger machines.
Anyways. Just found your channel and its really, really fascinating seeing all of this from a bosses perspective. Its invaluable, and I want to thank you for it.
Love the videos this is my retirement plan thanks for the knowledge!
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
You are amazing. I just discovered you today. I really needed this education. Wish we could talk. I just retired and my goal is to make some money with my tractor. You got a new subscriber.
Great advice bro!
That’s how I’ve grown my construction company. Now I wasn’t to use my equipment more then braking my back
Like always, great tips Todd! Sound quality was top notch, I might need to buy me one of those doo dads 👍🏼
Thanks for the help man. I'm a tree climber with a small tree service in Vancouver BC. I got a Jon Deere 35d and a dump trailer last spring and have learnt alot watching you work.
Thanks for watching budro!!!
Sound quality is much improved, thank you!
Great to “hear”😁
Another Excellent Video, Sounded Great. You truly are a humble hard working inspiration to us all.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Coffee and M&Ms; that's good. Also, chocolate chip cookies and coffee is another good combo.
Great, honest, advice with high integrity! Quality of the audio & your advice is amazing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great stuff and awesome advice. "Check your ego and go slow growing your business!"
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Sounds good! Like always, I appreciate you being so open and putting things in terms I can understand. Have a good’un and stay safe!
You too pal!!!
Thx for making these videos they really make me want to start a business
The video was great. Love how you explain the situation.
Hi there I really enjoy your video you do things the way that I always have I live in Eastern Kentucky Appalachian mountains and I've done my part of Maddox shovels but I love it I'm 58 years old and you make a lot of good points and this yesterday I bought a new dirt shovel handle for my shovel one of them and I got all kinds of landscaping tools have wore at wheelbarrow and it's a kind of work I have always enjoyed I've always found some place to dig in some place that needs to be filled in. Thanks for sharing the this video I have subscribed to your channel.
Your in depth ...step by step explanations are why you are so successful...I thank you for all the info you provide!
Awesome Job . I'LL be watching more
We Thank you for your time!!!
GOD bless you and yours😇😁😇
You are so welcome
I thought the audio was good Todd. The real test will be when your in the excavator. Thanks for the info....
Nice work. Keep encouraging trade work. Future generations are going to be lost with out it.
You got it my friend
I started out with a 1970 Chevrolet C60 and a JD tractor. I've now added a larger dump truck. Keeping your overhead low is critical to successful start up. Appreciate your honest delivery. Keep it up.
The sound is great. Your teaching is superb especially for someone who knows nothing about this business. Hope to learn a lot from you and put it to good use. Cheers
Awesome! Thank you Roxanna!
sound quality is great, I'm in the Septic and light Grading business just down the hill from you in Morganton I really enjoy your videos and positive attitude. Be safe out there😎
👍 audio is great...keep the good content coming!
I always take something away from your videos, much appreciated, keep up the good work!
Thanks for the video, I’m one of those guys that plans to do compact tractor work in about a year and these help the learning process.
Yeah he is so good and honest work and professional of what he doing let me drive the tractor
Hi Todd, I'm about to pull the trigger on a sub compact tractor with a loader, backhoe, grapple, box blade,and a rotary cutter. I work as an environmental inspector 5 months a year and want to do a side business part time the rest of the year and also do some traveling.
Thanks for taking the time. Looks great!
Great audio, Great content, Great job. Thanks
When I saw you had AG tires on your tractor and not R4 tires I knew you were the real deal.
I do watch a lot of these TH-camrs channels but I am only a sub to your channel because you really help people and give them confidence in themselves that they can start their own business too!..Your a good honest and sincere man!.. God Bless you and your family....By the way, I love mm's with my coffee too!!..😂
Very good explanation, easy to understand. Thank you!
I have learned a lot from watching your videos,,thank you.
Great explanation on how to get started in dirt and grading work. Glad for your camera upgrade.
I almost pulled the trigger a few months ago to break out on my own. But the payout wasn’t enough to cover cost for insurance. It was a 48 acre clearing of everything 6” or minus. A company was awarded the job for 12k. Which my numbers were about 25k so I still gotta figure out my numbers and get them right before I make the jump to buy insurance.
Wow. Even if it were sparse $12k doesn't seem right. You may be getting called to finish that job.
Appreciate the true sincerity Todd. Nothing better than making money while working hard and giving your customer their best bang for the buck. You can never go wrong by living by the Golden Rule ”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” which you and your wife poetry in your videos. Keep up the great work and always stay honest.....bleed orange...Kubota! SVL75-2
Audio was very clear. Thanks for the videos.
Lots of help, thank you
Great audio and video! Thank you for sharing the information! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us!
Thank you, precisely what I needed to see. I want to start excavating but haven't done tons of digging or grade work. I do have a 1ton dump truck, baby tractor, old backhoe, a rotating laser and all the hand tools a guy could need. I just cant bring myself to tell folks I can do something for them but this, this I can confidently get moving and start the journey!
Start small and keep going!!! Best of luck!!!
Where in NC are you, my folks are from Mars Hill, I live in NW Montana now.
@@lockgessner Black Mountain