Side-Hustle Turned $1.5M/Year Fencing Business!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024

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  • @UpFlip
    @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +4

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  • @kaypierre6647
    @kaypierre6647 5 месяцев назад +103

    Best advise I ever heard in life "Don't subsidize wealthy people". What a word.

    • @startingtech3900
      @startingtech3900 5 месяцев назад +16

      Yup best advice i ever had from a young 20 year old business owner who was getting wealthy himself was "dont ever worry about the customers pocket"

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +2

      Glad you found it helpful! 🔥

    • @UniquelyUbiquitous-yg3xl
      @UniquelyUbiquitous-yg3xl 2 месяца назад

      It’s both. Sometimes it’s fostered and sometimes it’s innate.
      For a seasoned entrepreneur I would definitely say that they’re born different.

  • @traderz4788
    @traderz4788 5 месяцев назад +74

    Finally a business owner who gives the net profit margin and not just often cited stroke my ego gross revenue. Thank you

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +10

      Our aim is to feature entrepreneurs who are willing to share their numbers with our community. 🙌

    • @billybeau420
      @billybeau420 Месяц назад

      No he's a scam artisit

  • @TheMoonlightCraftsman
    @TheMoonlightCraftsman 5 месяцев назад +52

    Very generous employer. Pays himself the same as his leads and only has 8% margin almost certainly because of the wages he pays. Good for him

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +18

      He's the kind of guy who truly understands the value of his employees and appreciates their skills. 🙏

    • @jake42385
      @jake42385 5 месяцев назад +4

      He makes closer to $100 per hour since he only works part time.

    • @brooksa4579
      @brooksa4579 5 месяцев назад

      @@jake42385Not true. He may only be working part time in the number of days he works but he is working full time hours. At the 9:00 minute mark he said he averages 45 to 55 hours worked weekly. For a 50 week year that is 2500 hours. His most recent yearly net profit was $120,000 out of which he pays himself $100,000. One hundred thousand dollars divided by 2500 hours equals 40 dollars an hour.

    • @sageypoo575
      @sageypoo575 4 месяца назад

      @@jake42385but he doesn’t work part time all year. He said he was working 45-55 hours a week during the time they were filming.

    • @runnerdude1990
      @runnerdude1990 4 месяца назад +4

      8 percent is more than the vast majority of builders/contractors. But a good sign of a healthy business!

  • @bouncehouseofficial
    @bouncehouseofficial 5 месяцев назад +123

    this is seriously the only channel in this category that isn't some scam bullshit

    • @stormy5377
      @stormy5377 5 месяцев назад +5

      What? You don't want to do audible books or sell t shirts on Etsy? BLASPHEMY!!!

    • @Doyoulovelamp
      @Doyoulovelamp 5 месяцев назад +2

      fr fr

    • @billybeau420
      @billybeau420 Месяц назад

      This particular guy he's interviewed is a scam. He will fuck you over and fall back on his daddy's money

  • @anthonypope2106
    @anthonypope2106 4 месяца назад +7

    Casual yet detailed interview. Good depth of reasoning for a video of this length. This is why I watch UpFlip.

  • @startingtech3900
    @startingtech3900 5 месяцев назад +18

    I like how paul challenged this guy on some of his statements, shows a good contrast instead of brown nosing, i like how paul dived deep

  • @tammyfreeman4525
    @tammyfreeman4525 5 месяцев назад +51

    I think entrepreneurship is a trait you develop.

  • @nathanielwiebe2257
    @nathanielwiebe2257 5 месяцев назад +48

    I'm a fence builder in Canada, fences and decks are more profitable than people might think

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      You're spot on! How long have you been in the business?

    • @nathanielwiebe2257
      @nathanielwiebe2257 5 месяцев назад +9

      @@UpFlip Been in the business for 5 years. Started when I was 19 and now I have 2 guys that work for me. Only need to work in the summer and I can take 5 months off in the winter

    • @nathanielwiebe2257
      @nathanielwiebe2257 5 месяцев назад +1

      I also started in a Chevrolet uplander minivan similar to him haha.

    • @ericyuan9718
      @ericyuan9718 3 месяца назад

      How ya doing with the housing downturn?

    • @nathanielwiebe2257
      @nathanielwiebe2257 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ericyuan9718 Pretty good, we're doing more fence replacements than new installs. In Canada a fence only lasts 20 years.

  • @Jack-wx7yh
    @Jack-wx7yh 4 месяца назад +1

    Guy is very well spoken, and down to earth. What a great business owner that helps his employees!

  • @theb.o.a.t.8225
    @theb.o.a.t.8225 5 месяцев назад +2

    This guy runs a tight ship. I would not want to work for him but I still admire his hustle and what’s he’s built. You have to respect that

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Absolutely! Are you also involved in the fencing and decking industry?

  • @chrisignacio1791
    @chrisignacio1791 5 месяцев назад +3

    I read a book named “Good to Great” in the book it mentions putting right person in the right position and they will do the work themselves ..Which came to mind when this business owner mentioned about not micromanaging & Hiring Well.

  • @supermrt
    @supermrt 5 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks, this helped out a lot and I can agree with all of the advice. It's helpful to know the steps and struggles for converting a 6 figure to a 7 figure biz.

  • @UpFlip
    @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +2

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  • @jake42385
    @jake42385 5 месяцев назад +6

    Fun video to watch. If his revenue is $1.5M and he nets $120k and has more work than he can get to, why not raise his prices by 2% and net $150k. Most customers building a $20k deck will not notice that it is 2% higher and won't mind paying it if he does good work. If he still has more work than he can do, do it again. A very small change to his gross can dramatically swing his net since it is such a low percentage of his gross.

    • @pjevans1830
      @pjevans1830 5 месяцев назад

      Well that makes the title misleading, Gross doesn't mean anything, net is what matters. You could gross any amount and be bankrupt.

  • @claytonmatt4334
    @claytonmatt4334 5 месяцев назад +4

    Good episode seems like a nice humble guy with a unique way of doing things

  • @michaelingle40
    @michaelingle40 5 месяцев назад +1

    Im just starting doing decks and fences myself. This video is a huge confidence boost for me, thanks!

  • @yokihomesteadlyfestyle8524
    @yokihomesteadlyfestyle8524 5 месяцев назад +6

    Both
    Entrepreneurs are born and developed
    Families usually are business oriented and pass on the skills if accepted.

  • @kings5223
    @kings5223 5 месяцев назад +9

    The entrepreneurship instinct is a personal trait, and the entrepreneurship hustle is developed.

  • @landmarkcreations1183
    @landmarkcreations1183 5 месяцев назад +4

    Shawn King from Mr fence of Evansville Indiana is a guy you have to talk to. He’s making waves in the fence industry like no other. He’s also a great dude and very friendly

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +2

      Appreciate the nomination! We're reaching out 🔥

  • @kswof97
    @kswof97 4 месяца назад +1

    Realizing watching all these woodworkers is all I need is a carpenter grandpa…

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Having a skilled carpenter in the family can indeed be a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for woodworking! But it's never necessary ☺️

  • @reliableprepper
    @reliableprepper 5 месяцев назад +5

    Great video guys

  • @johawt1
    @johawt1 5 месяцев назад

    That's awesome, we're literally neighbors, i live on your same street, 2 blocks up.
    I'm a small single man GC and electrical contractor. Keep up the good work!

  • @HappyPandaPropertyServices
    @HappyPandaPropertyServices 25 дней назад +1

    Quality work. well done.

  • @p0werl0ve
    @p0werl0ve 4 месяца назад

    great example for a business. the owner was very helpful by being open and transperant!

  • @LennyTim
    @LennyTim 5 месяцев назад +12

    There are many side hustles you can do like this.

    • @Malachiatl
      @Malachiatl 5 месяцев назад +1

      Give us one then Lenny… don’t make it sound good!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +1

      You're absolutely right! Are there any side hustles you're currently pursuing?

    • @Malachiatl
      @Malachiatl 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@UpFlip hey let me know if you like the idea, you’re always doing videos on business that are established and generating revenue why not make a video on a business who isn’t. Someone who needs help and more exposure and capital, see if the RUclips platform would help them become something

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Malachiatl its in our plans this year ;)

    • @LennyTim
      @LennyTim 5 месяцев назад

      @@UpFlip I currently do mobility scooter rentals as well as other equipment rentals. Also have been installing window air conditioners. Some dropshipping and ecommerce (amazon, etsy) as well.
      Cheers.

  • @DaddyBLUE90S
    @DaddyBLUE90S Месяц назад

    Got a love how they really sell a short work week and big numbers but realistically break it down. It’s crazy amount of work very physical and it’s gross revenue not clean profit.

  • @firelight-vitality
    @firelight-vitality 5 месяцев назад +1

    This guy deserves to be successful!

  • @EcomCarl
    @EcomCarl 5 месяцев назад +1

    Damon's journey from farming to building fences and decks is truly inspiring! His insights on avoiding common mistakes and letting go of certain traits are invaluable for aspiring entrepreneurs. It's amazing to see how he's built a successful seven-figure business with such a focused and efficient approach. 💡

  • @devindillon1
    @devindillon1 4 месяца назад

    This is great and love the content/show! - Its very hard to stick with the whole story when you jump around so much!!

  • @brendonkelley8213
    @brendonkelley8213 5 месяцев назад +3

    You should reach out to Mr. Fence in Evansville, IN. Awesome brand, big business that’s expanding fast. He would be a good fit for the channel.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      We'll do!

    • @mrfence
      @mrfence 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for thinking of us

  • @EddieJones-n7r
    @EddieJones-n7r 5 месяцев назад +3

    I like the way this entrepreneur thinks. Not flashy at all plus he shared what he pay himself. I love it!!! I would buy a fence even if I didn’t really need one at the time. He didn’t mention religion at all but he seems so trustworthy.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +1

      Totally! His humble nature and strong character are the heart and soul of his business. 🙏

    • @EmilyGloeggler7984
      @EmilyGloeggler7984 5 месяцев назад +1

      I don’t trust him and honestly, I wouldn’t request his services either.

  • @jantzensteves
    @jantzensteves 5 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video and accurate advise from this guy

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you found it helpful! Hope the information propels you to new heights and success. 🚀

  • @byrondormus898
    @byrondormus898 5 месяцев назад +1

    It could be developed through the years but the ones who were born with that skill or mindset are far successful than any other with the lack of that gift!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +1

      You've got a point! But not having a natural gift doesn't mean we'll give up. 💪

  • @timtim2668
    @timtim2668 5 месяцев назад +1

    9:53 sounds like the book the 4 hour work week

  • @vdynmx
    @vdynmx 5 месяцев назад +202

    He builds 15 decks a year at 100k each. Now go find ppl who pay 100k for a deck

    • @bradlopez3681
      @bradlopez3681 5 месяцев назад +17

      People will pay it you have to figure out how to build that deck

    • @UserOne371
      @UserOne371 5 месяцев назад +33

      There are plenty of brain dead rich people who are willing to pay those prices in big cities

    • @BarrutiaJoel
      @BarrutiaJoel 5 месяцев назад +62

      Three teams x two weeks a job is 78 jobs per year. 1.5mil / 78 is roughly 20k per job. Totally reasonable for decks and fences.

    • @seattleprowash5464
      @seattleprowash5464 5 месяцев назад +16

      he literally nets 8%, he's not even profitable

    • @userBZDZ
      @userBZDZ 5 месяцев назад +24

      %8 of $1.5M? Bro that's $120,000, what are you smoking? 😂

  • @dylanP112
    @dylanP112 5 месяцев назад +4

    Humble guy. Farmers man.. good people

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Couldn't agree more! 🙏

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Couldn't agree more! 🙏

    • @EmilyGloeggler7984
      @EmilyGloeggler7984 5 месяцев назад +1

      Not always.

  • @ruff_rice1080
    @ruff_rice1080 5 месяцев назад

    You can tell this dude is humble and honest, which is like

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Working with him is like a dream come true; he's incredibly down to earth! 🙏

  • @macjusss
    @macjusss 5 месяцев назад +2

    Ouch when I heard 120k net. But great stuff. Love the transparency!!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Agree! We respect his transparency. 🙏

    • @CONNATHON
      @CONNATHON 5 месяцев назад

      I agree. He needs to increase his prices and niche down to more profitable projects. If he ever wanted to sell, no one will buy at that margin

    • @jakepadgett5569
      @jakepadgett5569 5 месяцев назад

      120k for a carpenter is very very successful.

    • @Bacrenfencing
      @Bacrenfencing Месяц назад

      @@jakepadgett5569 120k for a business owner with 6 employees and all the overheads is not great.
      I net more than 120k and just work myself within my own small business.

  • @BOBTHEBUILDER1111
    @BOBTHEBUILDER1111 5 месяцев назад

    I want you all to fly to like Tennessee or Missouri and interview someone like this . We would like another perspective on this same situation.
    Thank you

  • @AntwanGlenn8
    @AntwanGlenn8 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video. Truly helpful!!!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Hope he inspired you to kickstart your own business venture! 🔥

  • @CraigCastanet
    @CraigCastanet 4 месяца назад

    Great buy. Who wouldn't wish him the best? Great channel too.

  • @Xx-po1fu
    @Xx-po1fu 5 месяцев назад +3

    Numbers can be deceiving, it's better to know how much a person brings home after taxes.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +4

      We do reveal his takehome in the video ;)

  • @XYtotheZ
    @XYtotheZ 5 месяцев назад +1

    I agree and like all this.
    But let's not forget- this work is hard, physical work. He may only work 3 days per week but he is working harder than someone working a full 5 day week sitting behind a desk.
    Plus physical work (even this) has risks. You get hurt....boom!, you are screwed. Everything has pluses and minuses.
    Overall however, I can tell you as someone who has been self employed for 28 years:
    not being a 9-5 lifer and not have to answer to someone is the best thing one can do to enjoy your life.

  • @carltheyoda2155
    @carltheyoda2155 5 месяцев назад +1

    This is really good content!

  • @hectorrosalez4399
    @hectorrosalez4399 4 месяца назад

    Being 19 most of these are geared towards handguns which I will unfortunately have to wait until I turn 21 to obtain but this was a great vid!

  • @MrTrda
    @MrTrda 5 месяцев назад +3

    The key is being able to find good help…. I tried 6 years in the construction/concrete industry and I just could not find the guys to provide a quality product at the end of the day and would have to go back a repair/redo jobs. Was just too hard to keep tabs on everything. I’m a crane operator now, wish I would have done it sooner.

    • @HyperFragHD
      @HyperFragHD 5 месяцев назад

      Exactly, good employees are hard to find

    • @johnkinsella4802
      @johnkinsella4802 5 месяцев назад +4

      Good employee needs to be payed accordingly

    • @MrTrda
      @MrTrda 5 месяцев назад

      @@johnkinsella4802 - obviously, I pay more than most small/mid size companies. the problem I had is that the good ones would either move away, get a job with a bigger outfit that could pay more or think they could make more money going on their own. One had a mental breakdown, but that’s another story. Tough to find that one gem that’s ticks with you, count your blessings if you do.

    • @WillS-x9y
      @WillS-x9y 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yup. He has exactly 1 employee
      For that reason. And that will end badly at some point when the employee decides it’s better to sue the employer and/or get hurt on the job.

  • @dksculpture
    @dksculpture 5 месяцев назад

    Great interview!
    This guy’s working hard and managing several employees, he should net more than 100k on 1.5M of revenue. He’s cutting things way too close. At the very least he might want to make a spreadsheet and play around with price increases and their effect on the bottom line. There’s little doubt in my mind that he could raise prices by at least 10% to raise profits to $250k, or $200k if he lost 20% of the jobs as a result. I’d probably want to try raising prices by 50% on a few quotes to see what happens.

  • @danielflores3210
    @danielflores3210 5 месяцев назад +1

    Praise god.i glad your doing very well.u go friend.gods speed 👍

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the kind words! I hope he inspired you to embark on your own entrepreneurial journey. 🙏

  • @lalallalal2679
    @lalallalal2679 5 месяцев назад +1

    I think enetrepeneurship is a trait that you develop and are born with

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +1

      It's like training a muscle... which can be easier with some people than others. 💪

  • @motorcycleislife8296
    @motorcycleislife8296 5 месяцев назад +1

    Isnt it normal to have a lower net profit in any business with a fair amout of employees? Thats the thing about these million dollar companies is they have expenses and payroll. Most owners are on a fixed income

  • @amir64
    @amir64 5 месяцев назад +4

    The numbers (1.5 million; 8%; $50 per hour for salary) - don't make sense, but a great dude and a good video!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +1

      Skilled employees deserve to be compensated accordingly, don't you agree? 🙌

    • @MV-wb2cz
      @MV-wb2cz 5 месяцев назад +1

      What doesn't make sense? He has 10 Employees on average 40$ per hour for 5 days a week for 1 year is over $800k.

  • @garrettp.5018
    @garrettp.5018 Месяц назад

    Glad the net profit was included but who knows what his SDE is... Net profit does not equal what the owner can take home.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Месяц назад +1

      Hope you caught the whole video-he dropped some key percentages! :)

  • @redstreet7704
    @redstreet7704 4 месяца назад

    He gets rid of toxic help, excellent.

  • @shamayimshoresh7503
    @shamayimshoresh7503 5 месяцев назад +2

    It's something that you're born with. However, you can learn it just like you can learn anything you put your mind too. Some people will excel more than others due to it coming natural to them.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Agreed! In the end, it's the consistent effort that will pay off. 🙏

  • @jasonbaxter5502
    @jasonbaxter5502 5 месяцев назад +1

    I never saw a fence boulder work 3 days a week😅😅😅

  • @faritodj
    @faritodj 5 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing I like this video too much

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Awesome! Hope he inspired you to kickstart your own business venture! 🔥

  • @mikeandrade7877
    @mikeandrade7877 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you! Great video

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Appreciate the support! ☺️

  • @crazyadventuresandreviews
    @crazyadventuresandreviews 5 месяцев назад +2

    Fence work is unrealistic, unless you got connections to large developers. I did fencing in the winter months, for 2 winters while I did lawncare full time to make a little extra, just about everyone I quoted wasted my time. Just about all of them could not afford it and I was under the average price. Then I started charging 50.00 for quotes and nobody wanted a quote after that.

    • @BrianTurnbo
      @BrianTurnbo 5 месяцев назад +1

      Your price probably wasn't the problem so much as marketing and qualifying your customers. You have to have a way for good customers to find you and weed out the bad ones.

    • @jakepadgett5569
      @jakepadgett5569 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yea it’s hard to expect a customer to pay more than 40-50 bucks an hour for a carpenter. I’ve been in the business over a decade.

  • @DirkCox-tp5lp
    @DirkCox-tp5lp 4 месяца назад

    Good Episode

  • @CheekyFoxCo
    @CheekyFoxCo 4 месяца назад

    Dying to know that small tool belt he has around his belt

  • @littleeaglewoodworks
    @littleeaglewoodworks 5 месяцев назад +14

    I do think entrepreneurship can be natural, but it definitely is something that can be learned and developed.

  • @AndyBirdBuilds
    @AndyBirdBuilds 5 месяцев назад

    Cool! I enjoy side hustles. Especially, DIY get dirty side hustles!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Definitely! What DIY side hustles have you been exploring lately?

  • @TalesOfTrillions
    @TalesOfTrillions 5 месяцев назад

    Transparency and confidence are key. Who else is rethinking their pricing strategy after watching this? 💸🤔

  • @markh3279
    @markh3279 5 месяцев назад +3

    He carries six 4x4’s that are 16 feet long like nobody I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been in construction for over 30 years.

    • @Mccustomfence
      @Mccustomfence 5 месяцев назад

      In all 30 years of our business you’ve never seen a blow and go doucher before?

    • @markh3279
      @markh3279 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Mccustomfence I avoided those types

    • @Mccustomfence
      @Mccustomfence 5 месяцев назад +1

      Same. Egotistical people who run a business this way, produce expensive trash.

    • @MikeBrownRehobothBeach
      @MikeBrownRehobothBeach 5 месяцев назад

      I used to, now my back is fubar.

    • @philkugler2429
      @philkugler2429 5 месяцев назад

      They look like they might be cedar 4x4's, which is much more manageable than pressure treated. It's still impressive, though!

  • @msz51214
    @msz51214 5 месяцев назад

    you r great man

  • @suzettenshigwedha
    @suzettenshigwedha 5 месяцев назад +1

    With love from Namibia 🇳🇦

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Appreciate the love and support! 🙏

  • @JustTryingToInnerstandYou
    @JustTryingToInnerstandYou Месяц назад

    His craftsmanship is a little less tan to be desired. They really did a decent job ok the mahogany deck but if you get close to it you can see how sloppy the trim job was on the paint around the face boards onto the posts. Shortcuts for speed cost you later.

  • @itsdonartony
    @itsdonartony Месяц назад

    What do these businessmen get in exchange for their time?

  • @DirkCox-tp5lp
    @DirkCox-tp5lp 4 месяца назад

    Nice video

  • @zoesmith611
    @zoesmith611 5 месяцев назад

    I just move to Bremerton Washington from Atlanta need any help

  • @danisback2505
    @danisback2505 4 месяца назад

    I’m just confused how you go from 1.5m gross to only 120k net, those profit margins are rough

  • @PrestigeNettoyagedeFenêtres
    @PrestigeNettoyagedeFenêtres 3 месяца назад

    Do a video with oliver and josh lester

  • @mikemaynard9723
    @mikemaynard9723 Месяц назад

    The real question is, where can I buy that jacket?! :)

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  Месяц назад

      That jacket is definitely a standout! 😎

  • @jaromsmith4429
    @jaromsmith4429 5 месяцев назад

    Just because you can doesn't mean you should. The world needs men doing good work in the trades at a fair price, 40 hours a week. I make good money and I work hard 5+ days a week along with my crew. It's the most fulfilling way to live

  • @SolarBurrito
    @SolarBurrito 5 месяцев назад +1

    He likes Neutral milk hotel, YES!

  • @Mccustomfence
    @Mccustomfence 5 месяцев назад

    Without even watching this I’ll believe you made $1.5M. I’ll even believe that you did it only working 3 days a week…, but what I won’t believe, is that you did it doing anything your picture indicates.

  • @1CrazyDudeYo
    @1CrazyDudeYo 4 месяца назад

    This dude is a single dad!!!

  • @CallMeTheRealE
    @CallMeTheRealE 5 месяцев назад

    Woah dude went from 1.5m to like 120k net

  • @briankelly1240
    @briankelly1240 5 месяцев назад

    How did he jump from working for someone else doing high level fencing to starting a business for himself?

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      Hope you stuck around until the end because he delved into his journey in detail! 💪

  • @vincentsnow8436
    @vincentsnow8436 4 месяца назад

    A lot of his answers start with “probably” … not a good sign. also , I’ve never heard a farmer that uses the term “sales funnel”

  • @vpmvda
    @vpmvda 4 месяца назад

    I went to Las Vegas and won the jackpot

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Now that's a story worth sharing!

    • @vpmvda
      @vpmvda 4 месяца назад

      @@UpFlip Hahaha, touche!

  • @urgetodrive
    @urgetodrive 5 месяцев назад

    The vehicle thing kinda bugs me. Sure, spend more money where you can get a better ROI. Sure, customers will think "well, at least this crew isn't charging too much...look at this shitbox truck". BUT... it does also convey an unintended negative branding message which is "low quality" or "sketch" or "won't be in business long". There's got to be a happy medium where you can buy work vehicles that aren't too expensive but send the right message on your brand instead of "random shitbox"

    • @jakepadgett5569
      @jakepadgett5569 5 месяцев назад

      When I go quote a job I drive the oldest cheapest vehicle I want. Where I live it will scare customers off if I pull up in a new f350. They don’t wanna feel like they are paying for your new luxurious truck.

  • @EmilyGloeggler7984
    @EmilyGloeggler7984 5 месяцев назад

    Slowly… key word there.

  • @josephbaggett6022
    @josephbaggett6022 4 месяца назад

    Definitely not a picture of a 93 ranger lol

  • @souslesbombes
    @souslesbombes 5 месяцев назад +1

    His philosophy on buying used vehicles is interesting. The idea of him losing contracts because he does not use brand new 80k trucks seems weird to me. As a customer, when I see a contractor with flashy trucks the first thing I think of is: "I'm paying for that". I'd rather pay for his employees, because this will make a difference on the quality of what I buy. His truck won't change a thing to what I buy, the fence won't be nicer.

    • @jakepadgett5569
      @jakepadgett5569 5 месяцев назад

      Bingo. When I go out to bid a project I drive my cheapest oldest vehicle.

  • @dylansadude
    @dylansadude 5 месяцев назад +1

    8% profit margin seems low to me. Grossing $1.5 million but only profiting $120,000 seems crazy. Wonder if he could cut costs to get this number closer to $250,000-$300,000 profit

    • @OU81TWO
      @OU81TWO 5 месяцев назад

      That actually is crazy considering the hassle running your own business having to build stuff. I run a small design firm and have only one guy working for me. My company's gross is $350K/yr. From that I take home $220K before tax. My guy gets $130K. My overhead is almost zero since I work on a computer.

    • @dylansadude
      @dylansadude 5 месяцев назад

      @@OU81TWO glad I’m not the only one. I run an axe throwing and rage room business that grosses around $500k, profit is $200k-$250k. Can’t imagine only having an 8% margin

    • @seattleprowash5464
      @seattleprowash5464 5 месяцев назад

      @@OU81TWO yeah contractors dont make as much as people think.

    • @seattleprowash5464
      @seattleprowash5464 5 месяцев назад

      he already runs lean. No fancy trucks, no paid ads. He probably just needs to charge more at this point

  • @twolegs6045
    @twolegs6045 4 месяца назад

    Doesn't translate to middle America..... he's building fences for millionaires. 💯

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      That's an interesting observation about his target market! :)

  • @TheSixYardBox
    @TheSixYardBox 5 месяцев назад +1

    There is not a single person in my family who is an entrepreneur. I just got sick of having to work the hours dictated to me and seeing my life go nowhere sat in an office.

    • @CapnCody1622
      @CapnCody1622 5 месяцев назад

      Same here. Almost ten years strong now working for myself!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +1

      Breaking the cycle is a bold step but often leads to remarkable changes. Don't be afraid to become the first in your family!

  • @alexhill9853
    @alexhill9853 4 месяца назад

    You can carry 6 4x’s on your shoulder!?!? 😮

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      He's got some serious strength!

  • @jesusamaya3065
    @jesusamaya3065 2 месяца назад

    So he went from working 25hr 3 days a week to long days working 50+ hrs a week

  • @davidciurea6261
    @davidciurea6261 5 месяцев назад

    Damn thats hard money ....1.5 milion and get 120k out damn profit margins very low

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      That's why managing expenses wisely is crucial in this industry! 🙏

  • @InsidePacificNorthwestLiving
    @InsidePacificNorthwestLiving 5 месяцев назад

    Hi

  • @nancysmith9487
    @nancysmith9487 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing, unemployment rate appreciates it...
    Amazing work though

  • @warrenlowe676
    @warrenlowe676 4 месяца назад

    The worst way to stain a deck. After building a new deck, the deck must weather for at least a couple months prior to staining. Also, the wood must be sanded to remove mill grain and open up the pores of the wood for staining. Not sure what this guy is doing...

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      There are definitely different approaches to staining a deck, and it's important to find the one that works best for your specific situation. Appreciate your insights!

  • @BKeith-lq1ib
    @BKeith-lq1ib 3 месяца назад

    They hiring bro?

  • @chromerdaddy3260
    @chromerdaddy3260 4 месяца назад

    Your wood smells good! Thank you 😅

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Wow that's awesome! 🔥

  • @UJ-nt5oo
    @UJ-nt5oo 5 месяцев назад +1

    I get you need clickbait in the title but is it even remotely possible to say whether its revenue or profit?

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад +4

      We always list revenue and reveal the profit margins later in the video ;)

    • @UJ-nt5oo
      @UJ-nt5oo 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@UpFlip yeah i understand the youtube game u guys have to play.

  • @peppek8631
    @peppek8631 4 месяца назад

    I love upflip but this time the interviewer feels odd, the expressions at 6:57 , also doesent know how to pet a cat, feels very weird like you are fed up with so many interviews and it feels like its just a chore or a “job” for him no passion.
    I am long time viewer of upflip.

  • @edwardb911
    @edwardb911 5 месяцев назад +2

    Honestly He could proably start buying 1 or 2 toyota tacomas with a trailer and put logos on their and make his business look a lot more professional. Hes making great money dudes killing it. They are a tax write off at the end of the day anyway.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  5 месяцев назад

      To each their own! ☺️