Why I Quit My Job to Make DIY Videos...at 40 with 3 kids

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  • @Fixthisbuildthat
    @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    GIVE ME YOUR INPUT!
    Let me know what kind of videos you like the best. What do you want to see more of in 2021?

    • @DominusFeles
      @DominusFeles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well I do have enjoyed the brain twisters you've been up to lately with the impossible dove tail and the secret locked compartments 😃
      The journey of you figuring those projects out and the payoff when things finally clicks are great!
      The final products looking great are a big bonus 😇

    • @WoodcraftBySuman
      @WoodcraftBySuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is amazing! I just started making woodworking videos two weeks ago and your work is a huge motivator. Thank you so much!

    • @awildschuetz1
      @awildschuetz1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your content, Brad! I'm a new subscriber with similar aspirations as yours. I just started my woodworking small business and would like to get into creating content, but it seems so overwhelming when I'm working so hard to just create projects on the side while working a full time corporate job to save seed money for my small business and raising a family. The video production seems daunting when building a project already takes so much time as it is!
      I understand that getting the hang of content creation while building furniture to sell and drawing in subscribers won't happen overnight, but I'm hoping to get some tips and tricks to make life easier in content creation. I would love to see a video, or series, of behind the scenes/tutorials of your process, from planning a project and corresponding video all the way through post-production, publishing and promoting.

    • @WoodcraftBySuman
      @WoodcraftBySuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@awildschuetz1 I’m on the same boat as you, friend. Let’s keep each other motivated. As I once heard on TH-cam about market saturation: the sprint is saturated. The marathon is not.
      Keep it up! You got this!

    • @caroljeannephillips8794
      @caroljeannephillips8794 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I recently inherited my dad's entire shop of tools but am truly a newbie to woodworking. I'd love to see a series of videos for the beginner learning basics "Wood Shop 101" as it were.

  • @BlacktailStudio
    @BlacktailStudio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Congrats Brad, you’ve been a big inspiration for me trying to follow in your path. I bet 10 mill comes faster than the first mill 🙏

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      thanks, Cam! You're crushing it out there dude and I love see your growth!

    • @СамСебеСтроитель-н6р
      @СамСебеСтроитель-н6р 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Поддерживаю!!!! Он наверное сербрянной кнопке радовался больше чем золотой

    • @frankmurphy5
      @frankmurphy5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Fixthisbuildthat Cam has been a big inspiration for me too since joining the "quit my good job that I hated" club last May at 36. So it's cool to see him comment here. All I ever cared about is making and fixing stuff. Now I find your channel through your vinyl flooring videos, since that's where I'll be at shortly with my old country church-to-house renovation. That's been ongoing for years, and part of why I quit was that it was becoming clear that I'd never be able to finish it and also work full time. So now it's getting done and this is the hardest my life's ever been. I think that means I'm doing something right.

  • @maxscootss
    @maxscootss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think my favorite thing about this entire video (besides seeing your success) is you saying " WE " about everything you did. WE put out a video, WE decided.... its really admirable that you and your wife are such a team and built such a business together. congrats and cheers to 2021 :)

  • @EvanAndKatelyn
    @EvanAndKatelyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Huge congrats Brad!! We always love hearing the details behind everyone's stories. This is a well-deserved milestone!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      thanks, guys! I'm so happy for y'all as well. We're like milestone siblings now :)

  • @jimmydiresta
    @jimmydiresta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Great story congratulations brother 🤘🏻👊🏼👊🏼

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks, Jimmy! Guys like you blazed the Maker trail for us 💪💪

    • @jimmydiresta
      @jimmydiresta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼🙏🏼✊🏻✊🏻

  • @jonfritter295
    @jonfritter295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Brad, I want to thank you for this video. It is a real eye opener. I'm 37, married with kids, and work as an automotive engineer in the corporate word. We moved to a new state for my job and bought an older home. Like you wanted to save money so I started doing my own remodels. After struggling with some of them, I come across your channel. Because of you and the content you provide, I have been able to really find a love with working with wood and my hands. My kids are also getting involved and enjoying it. I just want to say thank you again. Your a real inspiration, and I hope I can take the leap of faith like you did to do what you love and to be able to spend more time with the family.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i know the feeling well. best of luck!

  • @NOELDIYCRAFT
    @NOELDIYCRAFT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    congratulation in your new journey, thank you so much for sharing your inspirational story. god bless!

  • @ModernBuilds
    @ModernBuilds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You’re the man Brad!! Constantly inspired by your projects and business hustle!! Well deserved 🔥🔥 woo!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Mike! You're the original hustler, dude. Always crushing out that content and pushing forward 💪💪

    • @25elcamaleon
      @25elcamaleon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey!! My other favorite DIYer!! You guys both rock

  • @Cuprum-ws5lo
    @Cuprum-ws5lo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found your channel and this is only the second video I’ve watched. I’ve been planning to start working for myself making and selling things for a living, and I think I’m almost there. I take this video as motivation. Thanks!

  • @Fixthisbuildthat
    @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Join us LIVE next week on the main channel (THIS ONE) for a Live 1 Million Subscriber celebration and giveaways!!!
    THANK YOU for all your support!!

    • @pabloaravena7115
      @pabloaravena7115 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats Brad...!!!!🎉🎉

    • @mattbrand5404
      @mattbrand5404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulations Brad! Your positivity is amazing and the happiness in your eyes and voice is so addictive and makes me and my girlfriend smile and laugh every video! Thank you for all you do for us

    • @benheinrich4306
      @benheinrich4306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This. This channel is how I started wood working and is what I want to be doing in my garage. Thank you.

    • @paulamartinas7503
      @paulamartinas7503 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats Brad and Susan for giving us an insight of your adventure as creators and as a family not a handy person but getting better my first video I have watched was the epoxy river that I found ...amazing....keep working with passion and inspire people while growing your family and your relationship 💖...great work we love it 💞

    • @Kianrui
      @Kianrui 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations bro 🥳🎂🥳

  • @rickcimino5483
    @rickcimino5483 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just as much as your woodworking....your positive attitude and upbeat demeanor, is what keeps people watching.

  • @nicklambert2201
    @nicklambert2201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You're an inspiration. I'm turning 40 this year got 2 lovely kids I can relate to your story. Great work. Well done on your journey. From South Africa

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you! and we just get started at 40 ;)

  • @riacharda
    @riacharda ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a great and inspiring story. Congrats on the milestone :)

  • @adudenamedjoe13
    @adudenamedjoe13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been scrolling and reading the comments as the video plays. I see non-stop replies from you to you! Congrats on your ambition, your success, and your constant connection to the fan base!

  • @ryanmaly
    @ryanmaly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's no wonder you've found success, Brad! You deserve it. You're a truly down-to-earth guy. You're optimistic, upbeat, and relatable. Your content is top notch. Keep doing what you're doing. 👍

  • @AGlimpseInside
    @AGlimpseInside 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Congratulations Brad. Ya know, I’m 40 with three kids too. This is so inspiring man. Got me thinking...!😉

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thanks, Chris! I know you enjoy that Publix life though, so that's a good thing! :)

    • @AGlimpseInside
      @AGlimpseInside 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Fixthisbuildthat this is true. However it makes it that much harder to hang my shingle. Like I said before It’s truly inspiring to see what you’ve done and how long this incredible journey brother

    • @jkbethune
      @jkbethune 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations Brad.
      It's always amazing and inspiring to read comments from other TH-camrs supporting each other. You guys are both so full of positive energy and I always enjoy watching both of your videos. Thank you both for the inspiration, and the content.

    • @markwilkinson5401
      @markwilkinson5401 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! 🤔

    • @frankmurphy5
      @frankmurphy5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So with a comment from you and one from Blacktail as well, I'm thinking this channel is subscription material 😁

  • @PilotPhotog
    @PilotPhotog 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Brad! Along with giving us awesome projects we can do you also are an inspiration to many of us 40+ TH-camrs - cheers and keep making wonderful content!!!

  • @ShopNation
    @ShopNation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Congrats Brad, really cool video showing your journey. That inflection point with the desk video is nuts! 🤯. Also somehow just discovered your podcast with John and it’s LEGIT

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks, Travis! Yeah, it was an insane month for sure. Can't wait to see your inflection point 😉 Enjoy MFP!

  • @RLLWoodworks
    @RLLWoodworks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats Rodriguez family! Have learned and ton, been inspired, and entertained time and time again. Here’s to another million!

  • @XDIY
    @XDIY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Well, I'm still on the start with my videos... I'm 40 with 2 kids, working as a Software Engineer... but DIY & Woodworking is my real therapy. You're a huge inspiration for me! :) Congrats!

    • @TheRedbeardster
      @TheRedbeardster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heh, I' almost 39 with 3 kids (probably this is the treshold) but not ready for such a risky enterprise :)

    • @XDIY
      @XDIY 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheRedbeardster What is the risky enterprise? 🙂

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      awesome! Keep going at it

    • @XDIY
      @XDIY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Fixthisbuildthat Thanks! 💪🙏

    • @dan_rozen
      @dan_rozen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool

  • @SamSedighian
    @SamSedighian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats to you and your wife. It is well deserved. I enjoy and appreciate the content you put out and look forward to your channel growing to 10M!!

  • @AyoBikinSendiri
    @AyoBikinSendiri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats Brad, all the hardwork, is never lies the result...

  • @raynoladominguez4730
    @raynoladominguez4730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome story, great family biography. Been watching your channel since 2017, loving every video. Congratulations on the million Mark, well deserved.

  • @KayiFarmJaHoneyBees
    @KayiFarmJaHoneyBees 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sooo Awesome! Congrats! Definitely one of the channels, I am glad I found, very insightful!

  • @sammathis
    @sammathis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations to you on the subscribers. I think it's awesome that you get to work with your wife and you enjoy her company. That's got to be one of the best parts of the job.

  • @redbirdauto1713
    @redbirdauto1713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is inspiring too me, as a beginner content creator. Im gunna follow the dream!

  • @lavs23
    @lavs23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brad I love this. My grandfather was a carpenter and I spent many afternoons in his shop with him. As an engineer that's nearing 40, your story is definitely a relatable one and one to celebrate. I'm done trying to climb the corporate ladder and have started focusing more of my time on building and fixing things also. I'm not sure I have the personality to have a TH-cam channel but to me one of the most inspiring things about working with my hands is hearing my kids say "I bet Dad can fix this!"

  • @AnneofAllTrades
    @AnneofAllTrades 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So dang proud of you, Brad! This is your best video yet. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Annie! I can't wait to see the school come together!!!

  • @itsdavidfabian
    @itsdavidfabian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Closing on our very first home soon and I just found your channel, as I’ll be taking on some projects. You’re seriously the man. Well deserved. Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @utbiglall
    @utbiglall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Woo hoo congratulations!!! I feel so honored :)

  • @donniegaskill1836
    @donniegaskill1836 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations!!!!! I found your channel a few months ago, and when I finally retired at age 70 (Aug. 2020) I decided to watch ALL of your video's that I could find and start doing some woodworking. I have never done any woodworking before but I have done plumbing (USNavy Pipefitter) but find learning what you do to be facinating ... 1 million subscribers is amazing. Keep the great video's coming.....

  • @judmcfeters9054
    @judmcfeters9054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love your motto... “Educate, Inspire, Entertain”

  • @r0addoctor
    @r0addoctor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brad, I just want you to know that what you're doing is very inspiring and helpful!! I'm retired for twelve years now and I started a workshop in my garage a couple of years ago. I bought some of your plans for workshop cabinets and can't wait to dig in. I'm going to build that flip top cabinet as well. I like that you put in the parts list, very important for a guy like me, and you have follow up videos to show how a piece is put together. Keep up the great work!

  • @modustrial
    @modustrial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'll come to your funeral Brad....but we've got a lot of kicking a** and inspiring to do before we get to that ;)

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No doubt, brother! See ya soon in the 7 figure club 👍👍

  • @JohnColgan.
    @JohnColgan. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1.1 Million is an awesome milestone. Congratulations. Keep it going & stay safe

  • @bobbysharp
    @bobbysharp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm one year in and it's tough. I'm older and I think that has a lot to do with it. But bottom line YT is not what it was when you started. I'm retiring in a few years so I hoping my channel will be my retirement job.

    • @BeansBuilds64
      @BeansBuilds64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sorry but compared to Brad, it seems ur channel doesn't have a plan, inconsistant uploads, inconsistant content, color schems etc etc. No offensive but without a plan and dedication you won't reach ur goals

    • @bobbysharp
      @bobbysharp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BeansBuilds64 None taken, I'm too busy with real stuff to be doing this anyways. So what ever happens happens. TH-cam jerks you around too. It seems on Wednesday nights they shuffle servers, you might land on a good one or a bad one as far as traffic. Last night it was shuffled and today views are way up. Thanks for the input.

  • @mikeross2550
    @mikeross2550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Brad! could not be happier for you and your family. I have built a couple of your projects successfully and recently purchased the nested step stool plans for the next project. All the best to you in the future.

  • @themrnorwood
    @themrnorwood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    My hot take: Brad quit his job cuz he took horrible badge photos

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂😂😂

    • @jonathanzj620
      @jonathanzj620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can we talk about how much better looking he is now? Lol 😂

  • @BronkBuilt
    @BronkBuilt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats Brad! That was a great story. From a husband of a teacher, give a big thumbs up to your wife. I know she isn't teaching now, but she did, and teachers rock!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, man! Teachers are definitely amazing for what they do

  • @davidglade5433
    @davidglade5433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re a huge inspiration! I’m building up my collection of tools to be able to make videos of my own!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      don't wait to start! document the journey now

  • @beardbarometer9149
    @beardbarometer9149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on the 1M subscribers, Brad! I've been watching your channel for a while now. I started woodworking about three years ago and have found value and inspiration in your videos. Thanks and keep up the good work!

  • @ST-cy6we
    @ST-cy6we 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    soooo the real question on everyone's mind is "how much does it pay"

    • @charlieodom9107
      @charlieodom9107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup!!!! My exact thoughts!!! Can it pay my bills that first year or 3?

    • @ST-cy6we
      @ST-cy6we 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My next question is "how long does a youtube career last".. What will this guy be doing in 10 years?

    • @charlieodom9107
      @charlieodom9107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ST-cy6we that is a great question. If someone is smart, they could have enough to basically retire after 10 years!
      You have to think about all the stuff he sells as well as the money from TH-cam.

    • @ST-cy6we
      @ST-cy6we 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charlieodom9107 Yes, you are correct.. If you hit it big.. If.. If... If

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      for most it's not a get rich quick plan. It's a fulfilled life plan. From day one we could have lived off the income as we paid down debt and lived simple. It doesn't take much when you've got rid of debt. And then you can add things back as you grow. But the diversification is the key. I don't have all my eggs in TH-cam

  • @acb7634
    @acb7634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yaya!!!!!!
    It's soooooo beautiful.
    Congratulations!!!!
    I enjoyed this video as much as the building videos.

  • @296786412
    @296786412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Appreciate the comments and how important family and being a father is to you. It’s becoming more and more rare these days. Keep going strong

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats Brad! Just goes to show that hard work pays off in the long run! Keep up the great work & continued success....... 👍👍👏👏👏👏👍👍

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Steve! I know you've been here from the beginning so I'm glad you saw something in me way back when :)

  • @AZdroptop
    @AZdroptop 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a good man and you have a wonderful family! Congratulations.

  • @ivan7453
    @ivan7453 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome 40th birthday present. Congrats on your gold YT button. Well done, mate.

  • @paulallen5267
    @paulallen5267 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your story, Brad. You are a real inspiration to those who want to make a difference in this world today! Congrats on the milestone!

  • @tonycorleone3739
    @tonycorleone3739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brad, big thing happen to good and inspired people, God always is beside us, helping us through in the ride, allowing us to enjoy great moments and giving support in the hard moments. So a big congratulations.

  • @retiredusmc9090
    @retiredusmc9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a positive message for all to hear. Congratulations! Hard work always pays off.

  • @houstonsam6163
    @houstonsam6163 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your story. Really great to see someone in my old home town living the dream and teaching me how to make and build in my own garage shop.

  • @sumosprojects
    @sumosprojects 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations Brad, been following you for years mate, I’m near 50 & my channel has struggled but I’ll keep plodding along, cheers 🍻 from Australia 🍻👍👍👍

  • @Lutzboater
    @Lutzboater 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations, Brad. You are truly blessed to have been able to recognize, go after and realize your dream. 1M subs is truly a wonderful achievement. My best wishes for continued success to you and your family on reaching 2M.

  • @whothrewhim
    @whothrewhim 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations to you and your family on all the success. Very well deserved. Thank you for the great content!

  • @susanmitchell4820
    @susanmitchell4820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a huge inspiration! Hard work pays off! Very cool!!! You can never go wrong with spending time with your family.

  • @StamosTee
    @StamosTee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome news !!!👍👍👍👍 Many many congratulations, you are doing a great job!!! 👌👌👌

  • @preventum
    @preventum 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How Awesome Brad - CONGRATULATIONS to your wife...!

  • @SpencleyDesignCo
    @SpencleyDesignCo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this Brad! I'm hoping one day I'll be able to get one of those plaques!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you're off to a good start! 10k is right around the corner

    • @SpencleyDesignCo
      @SpencleyDesignCo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Fixthisbuildthat slowly but surely it’s coming! Seriously though, I know it’s just a TH-cam comment, but I appreciate everything you do man. Thank you. Thank you very much

  • @wraith2440
    @wraith2440 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Brad. I really enjoy your channel. I really like furniture builds and shop builds. I see there are several other of my favorites sending their congrats. You guys are the reason I enjoy my hobby so much.

  • @donm1981
    @donm1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’ve inspired a lot of people Brad - my wife and I watched this video - she said hey babe his cabinets look like yours - no sweetie my cabinets look like his - he was the inspiration - keep it going Brad

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahaha, thank you. Feel free to take the credit next time ;)

  • @Ndhomewood
    @Ndhomewood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo brother, years of hard work have paid of for you and your family. Be proud of what you have achieved and enjoy life. Time to reap the rewards 👏👏👏

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your work Brad, you are a big inspiration for me!

  • @debtortobetter
    @debtortobetter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CONGRATS Brad, this is such an awesome thing to watch. I've been a subscriber for a few years and have learned so much from you and your content. Thank you for sharing with us.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you, Barry! And you've been with me almost since the beginning I know. I appreciate your early support!

  • @MakewithJake
    @MakewithJake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on 1million!! I've been following for a few years now and man, you are crushing it!
    I am also a mechanical engineer and totally understand that feeling. This is a big part of why I started my channel this year and I am super excited for the future!
    Good luck and cant wait to see your 10m video! 😎

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks, engineering and woodworking go very well together!

  • @paulwary
    @paulwary 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking for a different Brad Rodriguez, but I watched the whole video. His team are touching a lot of what people need these days, that's for sure. Good luck Brad!

  • @raymondrobitaille6952
    @raymondrobitaille6952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats Brad!!! Well deserved!!! 👌👌👌

  • @stoneandburl
    @stoneandburl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats Brad! I appreciate you telling your story; the similarities to my own life (Nashville ME married to a teacher with 5 kids and does woodwork on the side) makes it even more of an inspiration to me. Thanks for all the great content!

  • @SeeLaw88
    @SeeLaw88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep it up man. Congratulations. Am a nurse and i do wood working on my off days copying your builds. You inspired me to do wood working and keep inspiring more!

  • @tracyloringart
    @tracyloringart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an inspiring story of finding your purpose and going for it!! As a self employed stay at home mom with a toddler and a newly purchased 91 yo house, I have learned so much from your channel! Thank you for sharing your story. What a beautiful example of how to live your truth for you and your wife to model for your kids.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Best of luck with your home renos

  • @TR-yn5tb
    @TR-yn5tb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Brad. So happy for you and your family. Your build videos and several of your plans that I’ve purchased have been really good at helping me build worthwhile projects in my shop. I’m so happy to see you enjoying the fruits of your hard work and dedication. Looking forward to seeing you celebrate the next million plus viewers as you keep on growing your channel.

  • @briansimmons8832
    @briansimmons8832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You and a few other inspire me to build and I love it! Just got into wood working and even with the fails you help inspire me to keep on going. Thank you!

  • @daveb8898
    @daveb8898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Brad. I recently purchased your cabinet plans for my new shop space I’m building out and man was it worth it. They turned out awesome and I was just thinking the other day that I wanted to thank you for all the inspiration through your channel, and then I saw this video. You totally deserve it man. Keep up the great work!

  • @Kkuts37
    @Kkuts37 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A big congratulations to you and Susan!! Well deserved!

  • @dennisgu2506
    @dennisgu2506 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Brad, and thank you for sharing your story with us. You are a great Insperation.
    Greetz from Germany

  • @serendipityguy
    @serendipityguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations B'-Rad! I am so happy to see you made it Official! So looking forward to see what you will come up next . . . That last dovetail cutting board will be hard to top!!

  • @surajitbiswas6292
    @surajitbiswas6292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations, Brad. And thanks a lot for sharing all those ideas with the world. You really inspire and encourage us to follow our passion.

  • @angelesfraga4451
    @angelesfraga4451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! Best wishes for you, your family and your channel from Mexico! I enjoy a lot watching your project videos! The've been very inspiring for myself building them too. Keep working that amazing way!

  • @mossieurpropre
    @mossieurpropre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats from France Brad, you deserve it ! Keep up your good work, your videos are such a pleasure to watch ; always simple, funny, but with a great project done in the end.

  • @DIYGene
    @DIYGene 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! You are an inspiration to all of us.

  • @Retroweld
    @Retroweld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! You're living the American Dream! Well deserved! 👊👍

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks, Douglas! It does feel like a dream sometimes :)

  • @ThomasCustomWoodworks
    @ThomasCustomWoodworks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your story, this was very inspiring. Love the channel (understatement of the year).

  • @mikemcdonaldart
    @mikemcdonaldart 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats, dude. Well-deserved, you worked your butt off for all of your success, couldn't happen to a better family. Wishing you continued growth and success in the future! 👍

  • @mindyhall4638
    @mindyhall4638 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big congratulations Brad! You’re awesome and I love watching your channel.

  • @twylabowman3489
    @twylabowman3489 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your story, Brad, I’m so envious of your situation :). Congrats on your success. I’ve been a subscriber for a couple years now and enjoy all your vids.

  • @LearningtoWood
    @LearningtoWood 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Very impressive! Congratulations to you and your wife! This (and many of your videos) gives me so much inspiration to continue with my channel! So happy to see the hours of work are paying off!!

  • @cjnesi
    @cjnesi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your story Brad! My sons (8 & 5) and I learn from every video and we appreciate your hard work!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      love that your kids are interested in it too!!!

  • @Greygon313
    @Greygon313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! Awesome to know you are in the Nashville area. Live out your dreams! We appreciate your work.

  • @VanOaksProps
    @VanOaksProps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats Brad on a well deserved milestone. On to 2m!

  • @Quimninja1
    @Quimninja1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This resonates so much! We bought our dream home in January 2020 and we’ve not had a huge amount to do but because of your work on TH-cam and that of Bob Claggett and others we’ve been inspired to do 90% of the work ourselves. Building a massive wall bolted deck suspended over a pond, flooring, bathroom renos, all the ideas and basics have come from you guys.
    So much has the garage tool inventory expanded that I’ve HAD to start doing woodwork metal work and fixing friends cars on the side just to keep em in use 😂

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your inspirational story.

  • @jaykepley5238
    @jaykepley5238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Brad! Well deserved. You're one of the very best!

  • @sweetpapa
    @sweetpapa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your story. Congrats on your success and more importantly the family time you got back with your journey.

  • @Gosa000
    @Gosa000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Brad! Keep up the good work !

  • @CrownMountainWoodworks
    @CrownMountainWoodworks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have no clue how close this hits to home!!! I'm 36 now with 3 kids and am moving towards a path of becoming a full-time woodworker/maker and maybe will do so on TH-cam too. My wife is also a teacher who has been staying home with the kids for the past 4 years... Awesome work man! Keep it up.

  • @xarmengol
    @xarmengol 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Brad for reaching this goal!! Very inspiring video... for sure many of us feel identified with your thoughts some years ago. So very happy to follow you, very happy for the success you achived! Congrats again!

  • @moneymakingmikeg.9555
    @moneymakingmikeg.9555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy for you Brad. Hoping you have a Blessed 2021. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

  • @mjarndt
    @mjarndt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First of all, I love your videos! Secondly, it pays to give back to the community. Because of all the shoutouts from other Woodworking channels that you've supported via Patreon, I found your channel. I'm glad I did. Keep up the great work.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks, Mike! I definitely know we all grow and learn together

  • @chrisbyer4763
    @chrisbyer4763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have been a huge inspiration for me and my journey into woodworking. I have always had such a passion for woodworking, and have learned so much over the past 3 years. Your inspiration has helped me along the way. Thank you Brad and Susan and congrats. So very well deserved

  • @janschoice3855
    @janschoice3855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! I am really happy for you! You deserve it 👍🏻👍🏻😃

  • @jacobbartlow7542
    @jacobbartlow7542 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brad, congratulations on your 1 Million subs! Accomplishments were made. I appreciate your candor, and videos. You were the first that I started following for woodworking. Its truly fun to watch your content. Can't wait to see what comes next!