Was It Worth It | Episode 22 | Hotshot Trucking

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @bernardrobinson5953
    @bernardrobinson5953 Год назад +6

    great video! I'm starting hotshot trucking; I started the process in October 2022 and I'm currently still in the process of completing all the necessary items it takes to operate this business. I have no clue on I was doing or jumping into until i started watching your videos. I can't speak for everyone but I myself want say thanks for helping me out!!

  • @turnerway14
    @turnerway14 Год назад +26

    You got an old lady back at home? I’m thinking I’d love the lifestyle because I love hard work, but i really hate answering to a boss at the same place every day, ultimately making someone else rich. But my wife grew up with a trucker dad, and doesn’t want to sacrifice that time missed for another part of her life. Can’t blame her. I always pick at her though, and whenever i see a dually loaded up ripping down I95, i point at it and tell her “that could be us stacking that money but here we are bullshitting!” 🤣🤣🤣

    • @nickschaps4022
      @nickschaps4022 Год назад +8

      Buy a nice big comfortable dually and get her a CDL, you guys could tandem truck and drive 7 days a week

    • @markbremmer8642
      @markbremmer8642 Год назад +2

      Buy a dually cab and chassis with a sleeper and get to work.

    • @luhblackjack
      @luhblackjack Год назад +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +2

      I’ll be making a video to your comment. This is the truth.

  • @feral4217
    @feral4217 Год назад +7

    awesome vid man, currently getting out of the military and hotshot trucking as sparked a interest since like a year ago, My dad was a truck driver also so i feel thats why i been so drawn into this type of work, ty for documenting the ups an downs of this type of work

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +2

      well first of all thanks for your service, the military has its challenges too and I appreciate you. My sister is a dis. vet. Anyways ya ill try and do my best for you. the main thing is just being away from home. I went to boarding school since 7th grade and college 10 days after I graduated (even though I didn't make it too far down that path lol) so being away from home is easy for me but now I have a girl friend and she never like me to leave, so my advice is just to keep that in mind if you have a significant other and make a plan. thanks for tuning in

    • @tonytsquared5576
      @tonytsquared5576 Год назад +3

      If you have a military DL with deuce and pentle most states will waive the road test and you only have to pass the written test for a class B CDL.

  • @watkinsme4629
    @watkinsme4629 Год назад +3

    Good vid ~ I felt your pain when the power cords where under the fuel tank 😅

  • @biblicalevent
    @biblicalevent Год назад +2

    Love it bro, it’s all about the hustle. Partials are great especially if you are booking your own loads.

  • @noahcrowley2506
    @noahcrowley2506 Год назад +9

    You are gonna be big on RUclips man. I love the videos have been thinking about getting into hot shoting, start my cdl school next month and then after that I think this is the route I want to go. You’re a huge inspiration keep killin it man!

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +2

      I appreciate the compliment. that really make me feel like im sending out good info. I haven't gotten around to making a "how to get your CDL video" yet but I did mine for 650$ for the school that took 3 hours, my ELDT online training for 75$ and the tests at the DMV for 50$. are you paying much more than that. if so look up "one day CDL school" in Iowa. I hope I just saved you a shit load of money. thanks again for the motivation Noah

    • @TikiSavage
      @TikiSavage Год назад +1

      @Baby Lion Hot Shot Afternoon driver, I randomly came across one of your 1st videos and I love the honesty and the amount of vulnerability you display. I find and I'm sure many other will agree with me that what you're doing as far as educating others of the HotShot Hustle is very noble of you. I respect how you keep it real. Anyway keep up the strong work. Keep the dirty side down drivah, Bless up!!!

    • @noahcrowley2506
      @noahcrowley2506 Год назад +1

      @@Babylionhotshot I live in Florida and sadly here it’s a required 160 hour in person class and also then the test. The class runs $6,900 it’s absolutely insane but that’s how it is down here. Keep kickin ass on RUclips

    • @westsideperformance7378
      @westsideperformance7378 Год назад

      ​@@noahcrowley2506 6900$ for CDL??
      Wow😮

  • @roushstge2
    @roushstge2 4 месяца назад

    That's why you need a jump box. Good to have if your battery dies in the middle of nowhere but also to run your aux fuel pump just in case.

  • @JohnDeereCollector
    @JohnDeereCollector Год назад

    Really nice this guys honest and shows when things dont go right

  • @totalhotshotsolutions
    @totalhotshotsolutions Год назад +3

    Hey… I’ve been following you since you started. I think you have been doing a good job for someone just starting out…. With that being said.. I have to say you are a character and make me laugh like hell😂. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.!

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      Thanks 🙏 it tougher than I thought out here. I’ll try and grind through it. Been thinking I need a bigger truck lately. But we will see. Thanks again. Any encouragement is greatly appreciated 👍🏼

  • @HomerEscobar1
    @HomerEscobar1 Год назад +2

    Awesome dude! Thank you for making these videos!

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      No problem, I appreciate your interest. its hard to document everything but im trying my best. I just got back from Steam Boat spring in CO. practically a blizzard. I hope I can get that one put together soon. thanks again Homer

  • @Nochero
    @Nochero Год назад +1

    Hell yea bro you’re gonna be big I see it keep the good content coming and keep hot shotting 👏

  • @DroptineTrans
    @DroptineTrans 10 месяцев назад

    If you keep using diesel fuel at gas stations, sometimes you’ll run into gas stations that don’t go through a lot of diesel fuel and get water in your diesel fuel then that CP 4f fuel pump that’s in that Ford is gonna blow up and then you’ll be stuck with a $10,000 bill! And potentially out of business, just a little FYI

  • @novavroomvroom3435
    @novavroomvroom3435 Год назад +2

    Great information...I think you should bolt the auxiliary fuel tank down to the truck bed...

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      lol Ya I definitely should. I had a strap holding it in place but you know how it is. When you need a strap and that's the only extra one you have, I used it and never put it back. but when I do bolt it down ill see if I can hard wire the pump into the truck so I don't have to pop the hood every time. But with that being said for some reason I like doing things the hard way

    • @novavroomvroom3435
      @novavroomvroom3435 Год назад

      @@Babylionhotshot nothing wrong with doing things the hard way..
      Since you have to open the hood to connect the pump, you can check your fluids and engine compartment, so in reality you are killing 2 birds with one stone...!!!!
      Stay safe out there...
      Hope to one day run into you and say hello and maybe have a cup of coffee...
      I almost have my hotshot setup ready to go by January or early February...

  • @hatchett999ify
    @hatchett999ify Год назад +2

    My dude bout to turn into the next tow piglet!! 😂😂 love the channel

  • @DonaldStaggs
    @DonaldStaggs Год назад

    A good dispatcher that will work his butt for you. The more you make the more they makes. Dont kid yourself, a goos dispatcher will make you money.

  • @sghomecare5888
    @sghomecare5888 Год назад +1

    Good tips! Wish you the best during your journey.

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      Appreciate the encouragement, I really do thanks!

  • @All-Miles-Matter
    @All-Miles-Matter Год назад +3

    You like Casey's? They have the best pizza on the planet. Get the mudflap fuel app. You could have got that fuel for high $3 at Casey's. Mudflap fuel app is a MUST for hotshot.

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +2

      Alright ill check it out thanks

    • @mktransport5801
      @mktransport5801 Год назад +1

      Definitely get the Mudflap app. Just filled up last night in Kingdom city MO at Gaspers for $3.58 a gallon

  • @WestFloridaLocks
    @WestFloridaLocks Год назад

    Move that breakaway clip

  • @christopherhahn204
    @christopherhahn204 Год назад

    I like your videos. Do you have to have a special carrier authority to haul cars, or is it considered general freight?

  • @merlepaschedag2001
    @merlepaschedag2001 Год назад

    Hey Stuart. I used to work for Plaza Tire.

  • @sjeffreyw
    @sjeffreyw Год назад

    You can gravity feed that auxiliary fuel on Ford, I use to run hotshot with ford350.

  • @noelhoward3209
    @noelhoward3209 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the great videos. I am gearing up to start my business. The biggest question I’m working to answer is how to figure the rates?
    Is there an average per mile that is figured to make money? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      First thing first know your cost per mile. I have a video on how to figure your cost per mile. I forgot to factor insurance in but you have to factor that in plus your equipment payments. Anyways once you find your cpm ( cost per mile) it all depends I. What you think is worth it for you. I’d say CDL I want a minimum of 1.50 profit per mile. That means if your cost per mile is 1$ you need to be hauling an average of 2.50$ per mile. But how much you make and the next man may differ but both men are happy. Hope that helped and good luck Noel

  • @tomarnold8379
    @tomarnold8379 Год назад

    My Russian friends do this hot shot trucking. They use dispatchers on every load.... Yeah they're married to their dispatcher. Men drive women has their load ready for pickup.

  • @jamesnelson5700
    @jamesnelson5700 Год назад +1

    Be careful getting fuel from small stations, not as fresh ad truckstops,run an additive

  • @tonytsquared5576
    @tonytsquared5576 Год назад +2

    Why do you not have the fuel pump hard wired to an uplifter switch?
    You have gone up to 14 ply tires? That is a good move. When is the last time the axles were serviced? How about the brakes? Do you give your wooden deck a Thompson water seal treatment yearly? After driving in snow do you pressure wash the underside of your truck and trailer? Keep some kitty litter in your toolbox. It is good for getting traction in snow and ice. I run in the southeast where I will go as far north as Kentucky/Maryland over to Oklahoma and Texas so I avoid the snow. I will not go within 75 miles of DC and a hefty upcharge for Miami and further south as that is all deadhead and bad traffic.
    What kind of fuel mileage are you getting with the 10 speed? I have a 2016 F350 6.7L FX4 Lariat and will take up to 14,501 pounds even though I can carry 15,800 with my setup. I am also driving on a CDL. I am currently rebuilding my front suspension and brakes. The trailer axles and brakes are next.

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +2

      No I haven't hard wired my fuel tank yet but man that would be a sweet upgrade. The 14 ply's blew a hole in my pocket. But it does come with a sense of peace of mind knowing my trailer can haul what its capable of hauling now. they were 800$. I do try to pressure wash the trailer after the salt and snow but can't do it as often as it it takes for the rust to not develop. The winches for my 4 inch straps are getting the most rust ware because of their location but that's what wd-40 is for right lol.
      Also I have a video coming up about how many miles I drove in the 11 hours that you are legally allowed to drive and you can see my fuel milage in my dash in that one. but for you Ill just tell ya so you don't have to wait, about 11 on a bad day,12.5 empty. also good luck on rebuilding your truck, im sure you'll be happy when its done.

    • @HomerEscobar1
      @HomerEscobar1 Год назад +1

      Peace of mind with the 14 plys yessir!

    • @squirtmph
      @squirtmph Год назад

      What is 14 ply means vs 12 ply? Thanks

  • @mr.hotshot8822
    @mr.hotshot8822 Год назад +2

    Great Video

  • @dustinstewart
    @dustinstewart Год назад

    Big fan man keep it up wanting to do it more and more everyday as I watch your videos

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      Thanks Dustin! I Appreciate the encouragement. the hot shot gig is not as easy as I thought but you can make money. the hardest part for me is being away from home as I have a girlfriend. so if you do decide to pull the trigger keep that in mind.

  • @anthonyappleby7962
    @anthonyappleby7962 Год назад

    Man great videos i really wanna start to hot shot and do my own thing ur videos are really making me wanna make that jump

  • @davidrhine3264
    @davidrhine3264 Год назад +1

    Cool video is that $1 after taxes and every thing out

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      No before taxes. Good point, but I plan on writing everything off because I’m spending money faster than I can make it because I’m growing the business and I can think of a lot of expenses

  • @truckedupjoe8129
    @truckedupjoe8129 Год назад +1

    Great video man!

  • @markbremmer8642
    @markbremmer8642 Год назад +1

    What are you setting aside for maintenance, fuel and misc expenses?

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      It all goes to but count and I’m crossing my fingers. If anything major happens I’ll sell some Bitcoin to fix the problem. That’s the truth

  • @blasmaritzadelagarza8808
    @blasmaritzadelagarza8808 Год назад +2

    So to colorado for about 2.50 a mile with 3 drops 😬(negative) , fueling at mom and pop shops dont have good fuel better run an additive, load wasn’t fully tarped correctly, truck was squatting facing the moon , u didnt know if u had a flat or not means ur pre trip inspections suck 🤦🏼‍♂️ u might need to follow some real hotshotters and implement there knowledge in the field ….alot of these guys thinkin this is the way to do it why u see them screwing up on the road

    • @blasmaritzadelagarza8808
      @blasmaritzadelagarza8808 Год назад +2

      Also u scale 10 u said and u loaded 10,600 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️ plus a full aux tank u do know for every gallon of fuel its 7lbs so ur over weight and not legal

  • @outsid33
    @outsid33 Год назад +1

    Do you need experience for brokers or shippers to allow u to run the load

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      No, but most will want your authority to be 3 months old at least

  • @rudyhomeboy
    @rudyhomeboy Год назад

    Hi bud great job 👏 👍 keep it up

  • @pheap369
    @pheap369 Год назад

    Hey are New York permit required for hot shot trucking

  • @vastworldknowledge
    @vastworldknowledge Год назад +2

    Hey man was wondering if you put commercial insurance on it or standard?

    • @HomerEscobar1
      @HomerEscobar1 Год назад +1

      In his video on start up cost he said it was commercial

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      Commercial Insurance for sure. I have 1M Liability and 150K Cargo. Cost me $2,100 a Month from progressive. Its outrageous. borderline not worth it.

    • @westsideperformance7378
      @westsideperformance7378 Год назад +1

      ​@@Babylionhotshot is there any cheaper comercial insuramce company out there?

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      @@westsideperformance7378 not when you first get started. But as you age your authority, you will have more competitive rates and can start to shop insurance companies.

  • @lloydtinoco7530
    @lloydtinoco7530 Год назад +1

    Hey Stuart thanks for the great videos and information. I am looking forward to starting my own hot shot trucking business in the future I am 18 years old and have my a class, do you have any info for starting young? Or tips?

    • @carguy0389
      @carguy0389 Год назад +2

      Have someone to back you financially and work with them to pay off your debt to them

  • @thehillbillyhermit7681
    @thehillbillyhermit7681 Год назад

    How do you get paid when you hit the load boards and self dispatch? Possible video topic as well

  • @justinbrunetti409
    @justinbrunetti409 Год назад

    Kids are out , might do that I have a cal but would rather start with a pickup

  • @rogerperez7363
    @rogerperez7363 Год назад

    Yo y would u zome 1 do hotzhot if they have a cdl ? Y would they wanna zleep in da bak zeat of a dually ?

  • @DroptineTrans
    @DroptineTrans 10 месяцев назад

    Also, nothing should go on your trailer if it’s not paying at least a dollar or something a mile I don’t care we’re not FedEx workers and that was running the rates down

  • @michaelallen2843
    @michaelallen2843 Год назад +3

    Man if you went from KY to CO for 2500 then you need to park your truck

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +2

      Ya that's what i'm getting a lot of. But I appreciate the truth. I want to learn the rates and I probably won't go out there for less then 3K. I Kill my self coming back.

  • @ninjadomm2000
    @ninjadomm2000 Год назад +1

    You can’t be taking cheap rates man. Got to remember whatever you take the load for is gonna trend what the next guys pulls that lane for.

    • @billybatts2237
      @billybatts2237 Год назад

      Meaning what

    • @justdafax
      @justdafax Год назад

      Lol meanwhile megas and medium carriers actually set the price but people dont know how that works..plenty uneducated people in trucking

  • @degrace6250
    @degrace6250 Год назад +1

    Get an anti level system .. worth the money and will save your truck

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      Ya I beat that truck up petty bad but when I sell it I’m just going to put in the description, all highway miles gently used. I got a new truck you’ll see it I’m putting together a video now about the new set yp

  • @merlepaschedag2001
    @merlepaschedag2001 Год назад +1

    What does your trailer weigh empty and what does your truck weigh empty?

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      Honestly I never weight it. But I can carry around 10k lbs so probably around 14k

  • @vicentelucas6050
    @vicentelucas6050 Год назад +1

    Does the 1$ a mile take away form the gross pay or help it ?

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      Take it away from the gross. The dollar a mile is my cost per mile. It may not be that for everyone if they got a brand new truck and have higher insurance. But after I deduct that dollar a mile from the gross the rest of profit.

  • @gerardolezama1385
    @gerardolezama1385 Год назад

    I have a 2500 Cummings please advise

  • @justindilworth8385
    @justindilworth8385 Год назад +2

    I know this might seem like a dumb question but do you see hot shot trucking being just as profitable in the future?

    • @lukequiming
      @lukequiming Год назад +1

      It’s not really that profitable right now. It could get worse but loads are shit right now. Hopefully it gets better.

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      Yes. The news in controlled by the large trucking companies. Don’t listen to anyone. Look around your house. That was all brought there on a truck now go outside and look around your house, that was all bright there in a truck except the trees.

  • @cliffsheppard7428
    @cliffsheppard7428 Год назад +1

    Are you running an ELD? 2200 miles in 3 days?

  • @matthewnoland4808
    @matthewnoland4808 Год назад

    37 degrees ain't cold!!!

  • @mktransport5801
    @mktransport5801 Год назад

    Has your truck been eating Chinese? Cause it’s got case of dragon ass lol

  • @scoobylouie
    @scoobylouie Год назад

    As a company driver, I make $1.25 a mile.

  • @scottsimmons6638
    @scottsimmons6638 Год назад

    You’re not paying a 1$ per mile though in fuel. If you’re (at worst case) getting 11mpg take the price at the pump 4.51 / (miles per gallon) 11 = your cost per mile is .41c
    So the $4050 - fuel miles $902 is $3,148.

    • @scottsimmons6638
      @scottsimmons6638 Год назад

      Then we can subtract the other costs if you want. The $800 tires and figure out your operation costs per diem. Truck + trailer + insurance payment let’s say 1,000, 300, 1200 (blatant assumption. If you own your own gear outright, then disregard.) so $2,500 divide by 4 weeks and the 5 business days in a week is about $125 a day. If you stopped running then that still counts for all 5 days of the week. So that’s $625 gone.
      4050-$902fuel-$800tires-$625 operation costs for a week == $1,723

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      Cost per mile includes everything that it costs me to drive my truck. Oil, tires, insurance, etc.. fuel is just one piece of the cost per mile.
      And when you say “then we can subtract other costs if you want”, like I have a choice haha trust me, if I had a choice I’d get rid of all me other costs.

  • @dianna9465
    @dianna9465 Год назад

    atta tank in Ft Worth.

  • @dylanmorvant1041
    @dylanmorvant1041 Год назад +1

    Does that $1 per mile expense include your tax too?

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      As a business. I don’t make anything. I’m growing and investing. So I can write all that off for at least three years before they come a’knockin

  • @bubbadubbzz7699
    @bubbadubbzz7699 Год назад

    Is your profit after taxes as well?

  • @David-td5po
    @David-td5po Год назад +2

    This is why you non CDL guys need to quit being lazy and get your CDL. This guy is running CDL loads with no CDL when he gets caught it's not going to be a pretty day, also i can guarantee you he's overloaded on his axles. 😬😬

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      Most of the time im running good, AS in under weight. the F250 is definitely not the right truck for hotshot. I need to get into a bigger truck asap otherwise I won't make it. Also I'm in the process of getting my CDL and I will post a video about that about mid January. got it done for under a grand $$

  • @trindon9439
    @trindon9439 Год назад +1

    What’s the most you gross in a week?

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      About to break some record with the new step sack but 8800 for non cdl. And that’s back home on day 7. Drove 4200 miles. So profited 4600. Now with the step deck and f 550 my cost per mile is about 1.40$. So the math will be done with a calculator now lol

  • @tallboy7736
    @tallboy7736 Год назад

    I'm 100% interested in this.i have a class b cdl I've been in dump trucks and redi mix trucks since 97....but I'm ready for a change I'm glad I found you because your not gonna b.s anyone...I'd love to go with you on a run I'll help and drive and not wanting a penny of money and I do not have a RUclips channel so if I can learn and start on my own I'd be fine with taking g a week to learn!! I'm serious and if your willing let me know so I can schedule it with my job

  • @kiddgroovy
    @kiddgroovy Год назад

    So what's the lesson that you can pass along about your auxiliary tanks? Is there a better tank option to buy that makes refueling easier?

  • @kennethweaver4929
    @kennethweaver4929 Год назад +1

    Are you using the mudflap app for diesel fuel? I have a referral link to save you 10.$on your first fuel purchase.

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      no im using the gas buddy app that's free and it definitely saves me hundreds every week. is mud flap free?

    • @atctraveler6218
      @atctraveler6218 Год назад +1

      @@Babylionhotshot yes it's free

    • @kennethweaver4929
      @kennethweaver4929 Год назад +1

      Yes it's free, down load mud flap and enter code kec286 , and your on the road to savings.

  • @chantzsilver6058
    @chantzsilver6058 Год назад +1

    What about a video on the taxes you might pay? I imagine you are 1099 right?

  • @christopherbrown577
    @christopherbrown577 Год назад +2

    1850 isn’t very good in my opinion for 3 days

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      Ya I agree, it was good going out but I got screwed coming back. CO is dead as F.

  • @joshpiercey7187
    @joshpiercey7187 6 дней назад

    I use 16 ply tires much better

  • @MilesMakeMoney
    @MilesMakeMoney Год назад

    Gravity feed is wayyyy better

  • @I_love_boxing2
    @I_love_boxing2 Год назад +1

    Not a good time to start hotshot

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад

      You can say that again. I was just looking back at this video and saw the fuel prices in it and cringe at me say that was good

  • @iltis1985
    @iltis1985 Год назад

    whining?

  • @chrisnelson5877
    @chrisnelson5877 Год назад +1

    Another wannabe Tow Piglet. Lol

  • @colinl5951
    @colinl5951 Год назад

    Nice video but I call bullshit. I been around T.V. production for 25 years. You can't make it interesting unless you recreate and have a script.

  • @tallboy7736
    @tallboy7736 Год назад +1

    You in marion?

  • @tallboy7736
    @tallboy7736 Год назад +2

    I live close to you can I get a hold of you and talk to you I'm seriously wanting to get into this and would love to talk with you in-person. If not I completely understand.

    • @Babylionhotshot
      @Babylionhotshot  Год назад +1

      Appreciate the interest in the videos man. I’d love to talk to you and can definitely give you pointers that will literally save you thousands. I have a link in the description of most of my videos. It’s an hour phone call but if you live close I’d be down to meet up. Just scheduled it and we can plan something. I have to do it that way because way to many people have reached out and I can’t get to everyone. And it also helps weed out the people that aren’t serious. Hope to here from you.