as a small business owner running my own shop in south carolina being in business for 5 yrs everything you said was the truth and you are the only person ive seen or heard of that explains this and the struggles problems you go through so glad i saw this for real and thank you keep up the amazing work
@@bzoewitwheels4029 thank you and definitly keep it up we gotta stick together and i knew from the first time i saw ur work i was gonna follow you u dont see ppl doing full kandy jobs like yours on here and are actually the ones that paint the car and detrim them
Starting and running a small business can be darn scary. When you are worried about rent and groceries it gets tough. Remember, real friends pay full price. Do good work at a fair price (profitable) and you will be turning people away because your book is full. Restoration work is never set price break it down into short jobs that can be delivered and paid.
I get it completely because I’m at that crossroads as well. I’ve learned that the cheaper customers give you the most headache and are the most demanding and want it done fast . I’ve also made the mistake of taking in jobs knowing that I should’ve charged more but I wanted to keep the cash flowing in and ended up doing way more work than what I was lowballing myself. I also can relate to owning a shop and spending your last coin and looking at your girl to pick up the slack on the family and household expenses and the long hours or even overnights trying to crank out a job . Autobody & Paint ain’t for the faint of heart but brother I’m impressed with your progression and I’ve been following since those Harbor Freight compressor days in your garage keep grinding because we’re in a field that will always be needed even if the planet is full off Jetson Mobiles they’re gonna need body work done and paint 😎
A Cuz your last two videos help me out so much, Im just starting at 51 yrs old, but I painted as side hustle, now trying to do something with it I just got to keep grinding, thanks Cuz,
Sup bro, im 21 i been watching you and sprayway on and off for a little minute now but i was fortunate enough to have a shop that was passed down from my dad and grandfather im currently working on my buisness working on cars and its definitely difficult asfar as pricing goes when it comes to doing body work on old school cars. Or cars in general I think you explained things well in this video.. definitely a good reassuring feeling to know. That u went through what im going through now. Definitely going to take your advice on setting boundaries and haveing that you get what u pay for mindset because i like for things to be done right. so i can be put in a rabbit whole of doing more than what im paid for.. but its about fighting that feeling of you wanting to do things right. But sometimes people like to pay for that. i appreciate the advice bro. Definitely enjoy watching your journey. 💪🏾
went to school for body n paint way back in 1991 yea I'm that old! lol been doing it ever since also had a roofing company for many yrs and it was lot easier for me to bid a roofing job. I'm so bad at bidding body and painting jobs. trying to figure out how long the work takes im always way off
🤣🤣 definitely can relate. Until I realize, charging a set hourly rate illuminates everything. If it takes you 10 minutes or 10 days you got paid you’re worth.
Been an employee doing bodywork for 10 years just recently started paining and so now i work for a guy that flips classic cars. He buys the materials i use my tools and paint cars .. i charge him by the job first i started cheap kuz i didnt have a lot of experience painting and also giving prices so no i feel like im getting f for example i only charge him 400 to buff a flip car i buy the materials when buffing.. also to paint a chevelle i usually charge him 2800 includong buffong and fixing rust spots with fiberglass and bondo and fix little dents here and there.. also painting jambs and everything.. if i charge more he tells me some guys charge him what i charge him and he doesnt have to pay for materials which i say is bs.. idk what tp do i was gettong payed 30 an hour as an employee and with him im gettong payed between 30 to 40 alot of stress too i dont think its worth it anymore but i also gaoned a lot of experience painting and feel like i should be making more money now any advice?
If it doesn’t seem worth it, I definitely would let it go, especially if there’s no benefiting plan at the end, if you were investing in your own company it’s normal to have to go through certain sacrifices in your own business but for some one else’s with no long-term benefits😬yeah… 🙅🏾♂️I would use that job as a tool to fund your own business & learning while making money there, but if you feel confident enough to pull in your own go for it! I’m the owner of my company, but my brother is my right hand man and sometimes he doesn’t get a check but he understands the bigger picture and will benefit as much as I will in the long. But be mindful when you’re working for somebody else expect to see the amount they see, it’s a few different factors that play, such as overhead, payroll materials, etc. you got it bro💯🫡
Open tab is the best way to go.. turn dollars into hours, one the hours ran out update customers so they can come with another bag.. material is the same way. Set aside a dollar amount for the process you're doing. Keep killing it
as a small business owner running my own shop in south carolina being in business for 5 yrs everything you said was the truth and you are the only person ive seen or heard of that explains this and the struggles problems you go through so glad i saw this for real and thank you keep up the amazing work
Much love brotha, comments like yours, give me confirmation to keep dropping pointers and tips as I learn and grow.
@@bzoewitwheels4029 thank you and definitly keep it up we gotta stick together and i knew from the first time i saw ur work i was gonna follow you u dont see ppl doing full kandy jobs like yours on here and are actually the ones that paint the car and detrim them
Big props, keep up the good work. Philosophy on point!
Starting and running a small business can be darn scary. When you are worried about rent and groceries it gets tough. Remember, real friends pay full price. Do good work at a fair price (profitable) and you will be turning people away because your book is full. Restoration work is never set price break it down into short jobs that can be delivered and paid.
I get it completely because I’m at that crossroads as well. I’ve learned that the cheaper customers give you the most headache and are the most demanding and want it done fast . I’ve also made the mistake of taking in jobs knowing that I should’ve charged more but I wanted to keep the cash flowing in and ended up doing way more work than what I was lowballing myself. I also can relate to owning a shop and spending your last coin and looking at your girl to pick up the slack on the family and household expenses and the long hours or even overnights trying to crank out a job . Autobody & Paint ain’t for the faint of heart but brother I’m impressed with your progression and I’ve been following since those Harbor Freight compressor days in your garage keep grinding because we’re in a field that will always be needed even if the planet is full off Jetson Mobiles they’re gonna need body work done and paint 😎
A Cuz your last two videos help me out so much, Im just starting at 51 yrs old, but I painted as side hustle, now trying to do something with it I just got to keep grinding, thanks Cuz,
Absolutely brotha… persistency is everything. It’s never to late. Very inspirational at 51🫡🫡🫡💯💯
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Mad respect for you bro you made alot of sense im.looking for a good body shop Love your work how can i contact you
Sup bro, im 21 i been watching you and sprayway on and off for a little minute now but i was fortunate enough to have a shop that was passed down from my dad and grandfather im currently working on my buisness working on cars and its definitely difficult asfar as pricing goes when it comes to doing body work on old school cars. Or cars in general I think you explained things well in this video.. definitely a good reassuring feeling to know. That u went through what im going through now. Definitely going to take your advice on setting boundaries and haveing that you get what u pay for mindset because i like for things to be done right. so i can be put in a rabbit whole of doing more than what im paid for.. but its about fighting that feeling of you wanting to do things right. But sometimes people like to pay for that. i appreciate the advice bro. Definitely enjoy watching your journey. 💪🏾
Much love brotha… definitely glad I could help in a way💯💪🏾 stay on it my guy, your gonna go farther the you will ever think if you stay persistent ..
went to school for body n paint way back in 1991 yea I'm that old! lol been doing it ever since also had a roofing company for many yrs and it was lot easier for me to bid a roofing job. I'm so bad at bidding body and painting jobs. trying to figure out how long the work takes im always way off
Keep these videos coming bro
🤣🤣 definitely can relate. Until I realize, charging a set hourly rate illuminates everything. If it takes you 10 minutes or 10 days you got paid you’re worth.
Wait patient on the classic
Why do I keep looking over my shoulders for the cops? Heh..Heh
HAHAHAHA when he heard homies motorcycle noise was a bit too high pitch , he said WAIT a minute I didnt have no 250! LOL... I was rollin.
Man..trynna play me😂
@@bzoewitwheels4029 100! :D
Good info
All my customers are drug pushers so money 💰🤑 aint a thing
Been an employee doing bodywork for 10 years just recently started paining and so now i work for a guy that flips classic cars. He buys the materials i use my tools and paint cars .. i charge him by the job first i started cheap kuz i didnt have a lot of experience painting and also giving prices so no i feel like im getting f for example i only charge him 400 to buff a flip car i buy the materials when buffing.. also to paint a chevelle i usually charge him 2800 includong buffong and fixing rust spots with fiberglass and bondo and fix little dents here and there.. also painting jambs and everything.. if i charge more he tells me some guys charge him what i charge him and he doesnt have to pay for materials which i say is bs.. idk what tp do i was gettong payed 30 an hour as an employee and with him im gettong payed between 30 to 40 alot of stress too i dont think its worth it anymore but i also gaoned a lot of experience painting and feel like i should be making more money now any advice?
If it doesn’t seem worth it, I definitely would let it go, especially if there’s no benefiting plan at the end, if you were investing in your own company it’s normal to have to go through certain sacrifices in your own business but for some one else’s with no long-term benefits😬yeah… 🙅🏾♂️I would use that job as a tool to fund your own business & learning while making money there, but if you feel confident enough to pull in your own go for it! I’m the owner of my company, but my brother is my right hand man and sometimes he doesn’t get a check but he understands the bigger picture and will benefit as much as I will in the long. But be mindful when you’re working for somebody else expect to see the amount they see, it’s a few different factors that play, such as overhead, payroll materials, etc. you got it bro💯🫡
Problem with that falsity is, your name is attached with the quality of work.
Open tab is the best way to go.. turn dollars into hours, one the hours ran out update customers so they can come with another bag.. material is the same way. Set aside a dollar amount for the process you're doing. Keep killing it
💯💯💯🫡 Much love brotha
You still gonna get a rotisserie for a car
One on the way🫡
We aint bout dat bullshit 😂