$500 TURNED INTO $500k REPTILE BUSINESS! Andy Hein of Southern Reptile Supplies

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  • @kirakriebel889
    @kirakriebel889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I love how he is so brutally honest about this

    • @rexern1866
      @rexern1866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was about to fight over a turtle

  • @z0phi3l
    @z0phi3l 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I like this guy, no BS, says it like it is

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He talks absolutely the same on and off camera, no matter what. I askes Andy; is there anything you want me to cut out? And he said absolutely not haha I don't know anyone in Reptiles with the balls to be that transparent

    • @z0phi3l
      @z0phi3l 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You can tell he's not hiding anything and being truthful, the type of talk that some people hate

    • @CatAleah
      @CatAleah 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He's hilarious too. Lol

  • @laine6407
    @laine6407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this guy. I respect people so much who actually care for animals even when they work in this business because most of time they neglect them.

  • @titusandrew946
    @titusandrew946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10mins he is talking about respect and helping each other. Right after he got done talking about intentionally undercutting others in order to break them. Even stated he would rather lose money then see someone else make it

  • @CatAleah
    @CatAleah 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Andy and Diana are awesome people and I definitely look up to them. I've been vending alongside them at SO many shows now, so it's always awesome seeing the southern reptile supplies business grow even more.
    Awesome job on this video dude! Hope to see you at another expo, it was awesome meeting you guys at narbc :)

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are awesome! We will be around. I'm working on editing my vlog from that day so you will be in it!! But I'm also easily distracted so hopefully I finish soon

    • @PYROTOAD
      @PYROTOAD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

  • @georgewilliamsiii4677
    @georgewilliamsiii4677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "I lost my shit."
    Bro I feel that.

  • @vipergecko03
    @vipergecko03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "I wish we could all get along"
    "I hate competition, ill crush competition, ill lose money to make sure you never step back in my side of the woods again".
    🤣 you are literally the reason you can't all get along.
    Not bashing the hustle just pointing out the fact

  • @angellea9061
    @angellea9061 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just now found this video. YESSS! Thank you for being honest and down to earth like this. A big issue with vendors in my area is that 90% of them just have high end animals. Some have normal ball pythons, but trying to find low end corn snakes and geckos is like a needle in a haystack. At the end of the day, you're not just vending to breeders, it might be a kid who's parent wants to get them a pet reptile so you gotta have the lower end animals, and the supplies to care for them!

    • @Chudchanning
      @Chudchanning ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, reptiles are already fuckin cool as they are, it really sucks how the reptile "market" favors overpriced morphs and charges more money when a species gets popular despite there being an abundance of them. It makes zero sense to me how something like a tokay or leopard gecko for example is considered a "cheap" lizard. But if a dude gets one with a new paint job and breeds it all of the sudden it's 500, 600, 800, or thousands of dollars for it. The average person doesn't typically have that kind of money to blow and even the low end of those prices would be sombodys budget to get the animal and the proper set up, not just the animal. Too many people factor their prices like rich people tally up tax write offs. The sad side effect of the morph craze is that people actively blow thousands on the newest morph with hundreds of normal looking animals are floating around Craigslist for free because nobody wants the "boring" ones. It's nice to hear sombody in the business that tries to stay reasonable and still has success

    • @angellea9061
      @angellea9061 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Chudchanning My comment did not age well lol. Few months later, now my local shows are full of nothing but buckskin, patternless, and dal crested geckos all within the $60-$200 range. The new attitude now is "dont waste your time with high ends, nobody can afford them". Ugh! I dont understand why their cant be a happy medium within the community. As breeders, we control the prices on our table. If nobody is buying your 1k lily..maybe that's a sign you need to change your price. Nah instead everyone in my area just gave up and only work with low end morphs now. Shaking my head. Supplies are now a huge problem as well, if anyone wants an enclosure they have to go pay the overpriced pet store prices because none of the brands are working with expo vendors anymore! I tried exo terra, pangea, zoo med, all 3 will not work with vendors. You have to have a brick and mortar store already stocked and running for them to even consider letting you be a dealer of their products. We only have 1 dry goods vendor at the show I've been doing, and he doesnt even have enclosures.
      Between overpricing, bad attitudes, premiums, and being unable to have enclosures/dry goods at shows...the reptile industry is falling apart.

    • @Chudchanning
      @Chudchanning ปีที่แล้ว

      @@angellea9061 that's a bummer to hear. I've been pondering the idea of entering the industry somehow. I never got to go to conventions until last year (I lived very rural until a few years ago) and didn't really follow content either since I was late to the party with technology, but I've kept reptiles my entire life and always had a passion for them. It was pretty jarring for me to be introduced to the whole large scale breeder and morph aspect of the industry, and I have to admit I was alittle disappointed when I went to the convention with 600 bucks I saved up only to discover I couldn't really afford much of anything available aside from invertebrates and feeders. There's no doubt that there are some beautiful animals in the trade, but the current accepted price ranges and the general attitudes are relatively discouraging from my personal perspective. I hate being looked down on as some kind of cheapskate where the "high end" breeders have the mentality that comes off like sombody saying you shouldn't have a license if you can't buy a Bently or a Lamborghini. I also noticed that the majority of animals were crested gecko morphs and ball python morphs so that must be where alot of the money is at currently. I just hope to see some more unity and more passion over profit in the future, it's kind of sad how hobbies become inherently less fun the deeper you explore into them

    • @angellea9061
      @angellea9061 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Chudchanning Agreed. The deeper I get into the breeders side of the trade, the less and less love and passion I see. Some still have it, but there's a ton of stuff that happens behind the scenes that shows what really comes first for many.

  • @michaelmorales2412
    @michaelmorales2412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First time hearing about this guy. Smart ass business man and still cares more about the animals then profit.

  • @umaryusuf537
    @umaryusuf537 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I agree with you as my Russian tortoise eggs hatched and I won’t sell to anyone who doesn’t give them a good setup.

  • @renaldowoodson
    @renaldowoodson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect, I’ll take honesty, truth and real over any fake or phony any day. I’ve purchased dry goods and Isopods from you guys at both Repticons this year in Okc and as long as you’re there, I’ll continue to do so. Never knew you had a website until now, about to check you out online.

  • @SmilingJimsConstrictors
    @SmilingJimsConstrictors 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love people who care about the reptiles. When I vend at shows I always see who has the best housing products but as well know how to properly care for the animals. Love people like this keep it up

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! Thanks for watching

    • @SmilingJimsConstrictors
      @SmilingJimsConstrictors 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Port City Pythons sub to my channel I’m going to do a few shout outs today. You and Andy will be mentioned love the video

  • @Morphz_Unlimited
    @Morphz_Unlimited 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate and respect the no “BS” mindset. Definitely would like to learn more from you.

  • @kreativekorpze596
    @kreativekorpze596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know not to do it only for money but its an asset to keep the business going but in general I love reptiles and I think my desire to learn more about reptiles and the love for them is a good motive for to start.

  • @chanhuang5020
    @chanhuang5020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a good man who cares about reptiles. I bought from you 2-3 times before in Arlington TX reptile Expo. Your prices are always cheaper than chain stores.

  • @Shockballers
    @Shockballers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "we should all help each other up" "I go out of my way to make sure they don't make money and never come back."

    • @malshasilva5518
      @malshasilva5518 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @TheSureBlock
    @TheSureBlock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like to know the facts I compared his prices with big retailers like petsmart and even eBay. This man blows them out of the water with his goods. His goods are about 30% off any item. I checked petsmart they had a 60 gallon tank for $250 this wonderful man sells his product for $175 and his is 75 gallon. This guy is about to monopolized the whole industry.

  • @MrOneTwo30
    @MrOneTwo30 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's good ANDY?!?!?! Love Southern Reptile family!!!!!

  • @donteague614
    @donteague614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love to hear your story bro!! You give me a lot of inspiration thanx

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙌🙌 thanks for watching. Andy is doing big things!

  • @jamarwiggins9703
    @jamarwiggins9703 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish you could get your voice out there man. Your a real intelligent man sitting up there and being that straight up and having that much business experience.

  • @thriftymestiza8565
    @thriftymestiza8565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your honesty is refreshing and appreciated!

  • @jf4228
    @jf4228 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, this is awesome. I'm trying my hardest to get my hat in the ring as far as reptiles go. Really inspired!

  • @michaelbooher612
    @michaelbooher612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome.. Thanx for sharing bro

  • @680ecks
    @680ecks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your telling me your not going to any buffets after the show ,I'm not believing it. Kidding I'm going straight to your web page now.

  • @GraysReptiles
    @GraysReptiles 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video. It is awesome to see what others did when starting up. Thank you for sharing.

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching man! I got a lot of value from his story!

  • @Giirag
    @Giirag 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I will go into the hole to CRUSH any competition that pops up!" "Man I wish everyone would just get along!" Those are kinda mutually exclusive :P That said, I appreciate that you are straight up about the animals needs and husbandry, good on ya!

    • @emilel-ward2899
      @emilel-ward2899 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's what I was thinking lol. But I do buy a lot from this guy.

    • @staceyroberts3468
      @staceyroberts3468 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s the only part of the video where I kinda cringed 😬

    • @superviro
      @superviro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, he sounds arrogant. There's a lot of these guys in the hobby. Love to act like a hard ass and tell you how much they don't give a shit. I visit so many tables at shows and these guys love to sit there and 'educate' you because they know so much and you don't.
      Look man, just sell me some bedding and let me move on.

  • @Will-tl2sj
    @Will-tl2sj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a smart business man

  • @rdm0108
    @rdm0108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your attitude regarding animals, business and keepers. Glad you found success. You and your family deserve it.

  • @Obit88
    @Obit88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! Will have to look him up.

  • @kencross25
    @kencross25 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like your attitude toward the animals and your business.

  • @ericgauthier8695
    @ericgauthier8695 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE IT .... say it like it is , hi speed and low drag . I would LOVE to get into this full time . SEMPER FI MY ANIMAL BROTHER

  • @backyardbraaapn1017
    @backyardbraaapn1017 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video brother. Love the way you think because it's100% correct. I'll be ordering from you from now on.
    Happy Fathers Day

  • @wild2dbone
    @wild2dbone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info I took down some notes I subscribed thanks for sharing 😉

  • @dannymeek7924
    @dannymeek7924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy contradict the hell out of himself.. He says if some Newby comes in to a reptile show with dry goods, he'll lower his prices less than theirs, making sure his competition doesn't make money and never come back,,, then he goes on to say i wish this community could all get along, and help eachother out and stop being so cut throat against eachother.... lol which one is it man?

    • @timothydean9407
      @timothydean9407 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe he also complained about someone that wasn't "full time" undercutting snake prices...

  • @ReaperNola
    @ReaperNola 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your honest attitude is enough for me to be a customer lol. Hope to see you at a show soon

  • @geniamcdougall6147
    @geniamcdougall6147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do you do Wholesale? I LOVE your attitude and passion! Our local pet store went out of business. People are having to drive 45 min to get reptile food. So We own a fishing store and already sell worms an different bait so I am going to add a pet section :) You seem like someone I would like to work with.

    • @ImmanuelPatton
      @ImmanuelPatton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you look for in potential vendors for doing business with for supplying reptiles ?

  • @nickmansell2502
    @nickmansell2502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes this is exactly how I am. no bullshit cut to straight to the point. Respect Brother

  • @HBPExotics
    @HBPExotics 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video...like the honesty...defiantly gong to check the website..

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @Shadow-qn2hk
    @Shadow-qn2hk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ((Talks about a guy that called a turtle disposible.))
    (I explode)

  • @kwkelsey
    @kwkelsey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a dream! You definitely had amazing success in such a short amount of time. Love the passion too. People often times don’t like me either because I too care about the animal more so than the owners feelings.

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed! Andy is the man!

  • @smackroscoe
    @smackroscoe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Learned more about the "behind the scene" of the reptile circuit than in countless other Utube videos. Could be interesting material for a future documentary. Andy is an interesting individual.

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!! It really helps that Andy is indeed an interesting subject! There's another one with a friend coming down the pipe. It is just a long process. The next one will hopefully look like a short documentary

  • @oliverorourke3484
    @oliverorourke3484 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sounds like a great hope to see him some day

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @ImmanuelPatton
    @ImmanuelPatton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man sounds amazing to be around and learn from, I’m a new breeder and would love to work with him for at least one time if possible just to learn , cause trying to sell on morphmarket is definitely a challenge.

  • @Asura4king
    @Asura4king 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yessir gotta have money to take care of these babies. I spent over 200 dollars on my initial setup for my juvenile ball python. Which ain’t shit, to me at least, but just at glance of the whole setup, snake included, you’d never expect that almost 500 dollars went into it. People don’t take that stuff into account.

  • @cameronpayami9415
    @cameronpayami9415 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    youre a good bloke mate glad youre doing well

  • @northtexasskies3243
    @northtexasskies3243 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im glad he cares for the animals

  • @amberriddle9311
    @amberriddle9311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was totally on board with all of this until he said he would let his best friend die rather than dip $10k into his business money to save him. Thats just gross! I 100% would never support this breeder/keeper/company for that reason alone. Thats just GROSS!!!

    • @teweruyyygbb3361
      @teweruyyygbb3361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly he’s a hypocritical 🤡

    • @bossbrown9759
      @bossbrown9759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree I was liking everything he said but that comment alone just made it clear he cares more about the $

  • @iiCustomize
    @iiCustomize 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great guy, see him at every show in dfw. only person ill purchase dry goods from.

  • @crystalramos1723
    @crystalramos1723 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video dude, true what you say! send love to you and your family from PR 🦎🐊🐍

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching and your support!!!

  • @victorsoto1208
    @victorsoto1208 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love his ethic on his way how he says he doesnt love competition hes basically using a modified monopoly system

  • @LoadedToTheMax
    @LoadedToTheMax 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have inspired me my friend

  • @jessicagonzales6684
    @jessicagonzales6684 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Went to a Lone Star reptile expo this past weekend. And I spent money even if I didn’t need too. You are right, it sucks to see ppl not give a shit sometimes and not take care of their pets properly. I have a ball python and bearded dragon and I even have spent money on vet when ppl have told me that it’s not necessary. I love my pets. Hope to see you at an expo soon

  • @PYROTOAD
    @PYROTOAD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I work for him!!!

  • @shortcake9165
    @shortcake9165 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super awesome video! Hopefully I can meet him one day 😃

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! He may be coming to a reptile show near you. You never know

  • @TheOfficialSiNN
    @TheOfficialSiNN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this dude he he doing his thing. Legit

  • @adamsizemore2312
    @adamsizemore2312 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! You got my respect!😊🐍🤘

  • @madvikingreviewsmvr3641
    @madvikingreviewsmvr3641 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your awesome , hope to see you at a up and coming show

  • @bmxking6582
    @bmxking6582 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What I don't understand yet everyone sells it is the bearded dragon complete setup from zoo med. You keep the glass, the water dish, and maybe the dome but toss out the coil bulb, the sand, etc... why not just focus more on regular screen top cheap tanks if the other stuff is useless for a proper setup? I'm not trying to be a critic towards you in particular just don't know why that kit is still available and hasn't been motified to come with a tube florescent and repticarpet or something? Thank you for being a straight forward guy and maybe you can speak to zoo med about changing that kit up. Most other guys probably think "I'll sell that kit to the impulse buyers, then after they research they will come back and buy the correct accessories"

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      All of those "complete kits" are trash unfortunately

  • @Elbeborico
    @Elbeborico 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this guy I was a bearded dragon breeder and people what to go cheap on everything

  • @JiggaSchlatt
    @JiggaSchlatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope dude=Dope video 🙌🏻

  • @xmarksthespotmarksmanship2730
    @xmarksthespotmarksmanship2730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video brother 👍

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

    • @xmarksthespotmarksmanship2730
      @xmarksthespotmarksmanship2730 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Port City Pythons maybe u can give me some advise i have my own business as well down in miami but mine is on Marksmanship

  • @bryanhughes1260
    @bryanhughes1260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Come to Michigan! I’d love to get advice from you and buy your products!

  • @BISCUITMONKEY
    @BISCUITMONKEY 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fucking Andy! Lol

  • @paradisesands3463
    @paradisesands3463 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hells yes !!!! I hope to meet you one day man .

  • @alcompski
    @alcompski 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have so many questions for you I don't even know where to start. I've been wanting to start my own reptile business for some time now? Did you start orginally out of your house? How many reptile shows do you go to yearly? Do you travel all over?

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll do my best to answer on Andy's behalf. He has a warehouse now but certainly started in his house. He goes to shows almost every weekend. He even sometimes sends his brother so they can vend 2 shows in one weekend. He covers Texas and Louisiana and is branching out slowly. There's pretty much enough shows in Texas alone to be busy most weekends

  • @michaelabbink9823
    @michaelabbink9823 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You right i got 3 snakes a corn snake a ball python and a kenyan sandboa those 3 snakes kost me 120 euro. I had to pay more than 600 to give them all they need.

  • @los3thedon
    @los3thedon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought some stuff from him last year at HERPS Corpus he’s great to deal with

  • @tullysoutregiusroyals
    @tullysoutregiusroyals 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guys got teeth. I like this!

  • @piperayres5295
    @piperayres5295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easily I've had people ask me How it is to keep a bearded dragon and I'm told on it's a lot of work to get him set up properly besides cost of the lizard you're looking at $500 for set up and $100 a month in food you gotta get the right lights get the right humidity get the right heat on each side of the tank
    at the tank all kinds of shit that come with it and people think they can just take shit and put in a tank and call it a day...

  • @waragainstmyself1159
    @waragainstmyself1159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What if someone had 500 today and they wanted to start, what is a good investment?

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You'd ask Andy. I beat someone could do it with reptile supplies and just do your regional shows

    • @waragainstmyself1159
      @waragainstmyself1159 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joe_phelan I never replied, but thank you! Is ordering online from say facebook groups a decent idea? Ive been looking into crested geckos, they seem so cool already, why not breed as well? I dunno just a thought i had. thanks for your time

  • @Roux-AtlasCreation
    @Roux-AtlasCreation 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I buy from him every lonestar expo, its really cool to see his story. Makes me feel glad i have been buying from him

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @edj2745
    @edj2745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty much any business is a cutthroat business. There's some selling at a ridiculous price where you sell at market price. You work hard to get where you're at while others are trying to unload shit just to make a little extra money. You have to make money for your business while competitors are sabotaging your business at low prices.

  • @lizardwizardreptiles6213
    @lizardwizardreptiles6213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really good shit

  • @adriancarrillo3763
    @adriancarrillo3763 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome dude! Go Pack Go!

  • @macksmorphs153
    @macksmorphs153 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this no BS approach 👌🏻👌🏻great vid bro 👍

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man and thanks for watching!

  • @noname-mu6kn
    @noname-mu6kn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do u buy ur stuff in bulk

  • @HoundofOdin
    @HoundofOdin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wouldn't sell to anyone who called an animal "disposable" and probably would have punched him. I applaud the restraint. There is no such thing as a "disposable animal" even if you're talking about feeder insects.

  • @theunboxingsheep9965
    @theunboxingsheep9965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whilst in Sydney there’s only like 2-3 reptile expos a year XD

  • @Gael32
    @Gael32 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seems like a good guy who really cares about the quality of care other people's animals will receive.
    On the other hand, he has a really shit attitude towards start up competition: "I would lose money to make sure they go home without making any money."
    Seriously dude? If someone like Pangea comes in with your attitude at all of your shows then you'll be on the other side of the fence going home without making any money because they can outlast you on the moneybags side of things.
    Heck, even earlier in the video he was complaining about about assholes who sell the same reptile for $15 when everyone else is trying to sell them for more which makes it impossible to turn a profit. How do you know they weren't simply operating with your business model and losing money to chase the competition (young upstart) out of "their" neck of the woods?
    Hypocrisy on display right here.

  • @the_problem1175
    @the_problem1175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this god damn video man

  • @bernardoilarraza7126
    @bernardoilarraza7126 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait wait wait.... he bought 1 snake, 2 months later went to a repticon and spent 5 to 6k...... How is that starting this business with 500???

  • @michaelabbink9823
    @michaelabbink9823 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love reptiels all i got to say

  • @thebestbets7133
    @thebestbets7133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sooooo, can i breed snakes for a living?

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some can! Just hard work and patience I'd think!

  • @kevinnix2233
    @kevinnix2233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you do the Atlanta repticon show? I'm in need of a aboreal cage for my green tree python and jungle carpet pythons

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't think Andy goes that far east yet

  • @screamodragon9228
    @screamodragon9228 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So how exactly do you go about producing all those non animal things for the animals and having that as a business?

  • @dannywennberg9902
    @dannywennberg9902 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s just how it is...

  • @toddbrown2574
    @toddbrown2574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How does this guy say he beats prices when there is MAP pricing on dry goods from the manufacturer?

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not all products have MAP. But still I guess theres room on many products.

  • @smokygee8292
    @smokygee8292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do u get the stuff to sell if u don’t have a company

    • @joe_phelan
      @joe_phelan  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you are getting stuff to sell... doesn't that make you a company? You contact a wholesaler/distributor

  • @jay-mk4yt
    @jay-mk4yt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i fuckin like this guy! i like turtles too, way to go!

  • @lukasstouffer2578
    @lukasstouffer2578 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the rebel flag tattoo southern pride! #notracistjustsouthern

    • @brad238899
      @brad238899 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You may not want it to be racist but it is. Hell you may not want a nazi flag to be antisemetic... but it is.

  • @ryanergle4077
    @ryanergle4077 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you do any shows in alabama

  • @alfredomascote543
    @alfredomascote543 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with you people are idiots im in the same boat started with a dragon last yr now 10 retiles later we want to breed ball pythons cool video i wish i can do something like your self in the future

  • @LongIslandicedteaaa
    @LongIslandicedteaaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I spend 150 on a snake and 800 on terrarium setup just to make sure she is gonna be ok

    • @waragainstmyself1159
      @waragainstmyself1159 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      whats your opinion on the western hognose if i may ask?

    • @yuongsanti8312
      @yuongsanti8312 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      War Against Myself a rather docile snake, and they’re not big either, the way they eat is funny and honestly they’re all around a really good snake, Id definitely get one if I had the money

  • @mikemendez3778
    @mikemendez3778 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4:45 i love you

  • @ccclcl6911
    @ccclcl6911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You talk at the beginning about "jackasses" underpricing, but then go on to describe that as a core part of how you work shows. Don't you see the irony in that if everyone took your advice?

  • @Steve-wf3vv
    @Steve-wf3vv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s just something about this guy’s demeanor that says “jerk”.

  • @Ochibason
    @Ochibason 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Libertarian!

  • @teweruyyygbb3361
    @teweruyyygbb3361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If he was black talking the way he talking. These comments would be so different smh this world crazy. That dude rude asf period. Seems like he trying to make a point to someone instead of making a video about his business. Brutal honesty lmao. He making a statement seems someone done rough his feather about cheap products. Even said ion care what pet co told you. “This here is what you need” what a wack job with no license and tells someone to not listen to a pet place …

  • @Raaaawwwwn
    @Raaaawwwwn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    $5,000*

  • @jamesrockwell5971
    @jamesrockwell5971 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    *I got a regius python 😍😍 from dr snake so beautiful creature , I can’t wait to see him grow , you can dm on telegram @docsnakes*