I love that he's a trained accountant and pastry chef, but now shines shoes. It's all about the happiness and joy you get out of life, not the paycheck. As long as you can sustain yourself and your family if you have one, then do what you makes you happy.
I think this guy nailed me! I was in NYC 6 years ago with my wife, walking around in some comfortable half-old black sneakers---and suddenly from 30 feet away in midtown he yells, "Hey Rockport! I know you can do better than THEM shoes, brother...." And "Rockport" is uncanny because I'm from Massachusetts. Wonderful guy! He's much funnier "live," too!
This man is more than a shoe shiner. With the way he runs his business is like a salesman and his tactics work. Pointing out an insecurity you can easily fix has been a sales tactic that almost always work because people care about themselves. Even the ones that don’t, they want to impress someone that isn’t them. So this man is a genius
Good video!! I wonder what happened to Don Ward? I really want his shoe shine! I went to find him and everyone said they haven't seen him since the pandemic started.
The key to corner selling is not having any insecurities about what you are saying. When Don makes a calculated little jab at potential customers, he is fully committed to what hes saying without hesitation or tension. That allows him to have somewhat of a comedic approach which takes people's guard down and gets them in the chair. The host had so much hesitation built into his body language and tone. People can smell a slimy salesman from a mile away- and they smell awful 😂
This guy got the perfect recipe for success. Perfect demographic(busy streets, mostly business people), perfect/related product/service + master salestalk. Demographics(+demand),product(+supply and usefulness), salestalk.
David Chappell!?!?😅Nope! I think Don is actually quite witty and it takes alot of bravery to get people to come to him. These are key ingredients in stand up! I wonder how he would do if he tried.🤔
I see in this guy Something that was in his ancestors; what made them survive all them years of hardship. It’s just beautiful. A beautiful thing of never giving up.
Haaaa hilarious dont be uptight cause I dont do white. He reminds me of Dave Chappelle specifically on his approach and comedy mix to generate sales brilliant strategy. No wonder hes the best
"You can't stand here and wait for volunteers, this ain't the kind of business" "Today, we are his trainees, so he put us on the street to give it a try" "GET YOUR SHOES SHINED!" *Guy runs up "Hey I could really use a shoe shine, mind if I hop on the chair?" *Trainee skeptically pans his head towards master salesman
I'm guessing his "shoe sale game" is so on point, it's just small improvements by now. So maybe he could make bigger improvements by looking at other aspects that isn't as refined. Ex he could upgrade his sitting setup, making it look more pristine and high class to attract these business class customers. Matching the customers so to speak. Anyway, cool guy!
Im curious how he handles more than one person at the same time. Does he make the other wait? Switch to the other shoe from time to time...either way he is someone id lile to be some day.
@Justin Wilson His cart says $5 a shine. That's 180 shines a day no tip. Or 120ish shines a day with tip? 120 shoes a day equals 5 minutes a shoe for ten straight hours. Play with the numbers... it never equals $900 a day. Im calling bullshit on the $900 a day thing.
@@seanhiggity yea I did similar math, used a 12hr day. Maybe on a great day he might hit $900 with big tippers but I doubt he is shining constantly all day every day, I don't buy it
Just Greatttttttt,,,,, bringing back ""back in the 70s,,,,when My Dad was always up there in them chairs,,,,kinda makes you feel like a King (or Queen,once you sit down) l wanna get mine done,,,,, have to buy some loafers first 👍💙♥️
What an absolute genius - shoes will always need to be polished and no one can ever be bothered to do them themselves, he doesn't need any electricity, just some polish(not expensive) and a cloth - good on him
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It's his personality that's a winner for me.
God bless him
I actually met him, the best thing i did when i went to New york.
hope you got those shoes shined
Can I have your autograph?
@@NihonKaikan You seem a bit pathetic yourself
@@NihonKaikan he was making a joke, you dork
@@beefknuckles how is it a joke, I think he actually met him
Yo when the dude heard don't let the Mrs. see those he jumped in the chair immediately.
Giovanni Williams 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was pretty proud of that line 😂
😂😂🤣😂
Gave me a good laugh 😂
I wonder if Don added that to his book of sayings to use
Maybe it's the camerawork, but he looks healthier here than in the video from 2017.
he is eating well
hey, I spotted that too !
I seriously don't think that's the same guy
@@aderlinejohnson8566 buggin boi.
Austin Pittman publicity
This guy once convinced me to get my shoes shined, and I was wearing sandals.
Second time i read this comment. Kinda cheesy.
this made me laugh.
So he washed your feet? 🤣🤣🤣
samuel smith god ive read it ti many time
He polished your corns and bunions onions
Watching this made me smile. What a beautiful & positive personality he has. Keep Shining Shoe Shine Man!
I love that he's a trained accountant and pastry chef, but now shines shoes. It's all about the happiness and joy you get out of life, not the paycheck. As long as you can sustain yourself and your family if you have one, then do what you makes you happy.
Believe it or not but he makes more money then an accountant or pastry chef, plus it's tax free. :)
this dude is so likable.
I think this guy nailed me! I was in NYC 6 years ago with my wife, walking around in some comfortable half-old black sneakers---and suddenly from 30 feet away in midtown he yells, "Hey Rockport! I know you can do better than THEM shoes, brother...." And "Rockport" is uncanny because I'm from Massachusetts. Wonderful guy! He's much funnier "live," too!
Sounds like Dave Chappelle
Looks kinda like him too
And acts kinda like him also
They’re probably related somewhere down the line 😂
His long lost uncle
NY is on my bucket list.....now going to see Don Ward is part of that! Talent and energy like his should ALWAYS be appreciated!
When I go to NY for the first time, having my shoes shined by Don will be one of the first things I do.
ha, enjoy! Tell him we say hi!
@@NowhereMenTV will do! thanks for the great videos
Same here.
'No Trump, no King'. Politically neutral wise move sir!
Don King is from the same swamp as Donald Trump
I'm sure he lives for your approval.
@towels towels orange man impeached 😆
I think he meant "Don. No [Don] Trump. No [Don] King."
@@charlestonrezz5188 how did they put him in the peach doe ???
I got more respect for this guy than for many of my co-workers
This man is more than a shoe shiner. With the way he runs his business is like a salesman and his tactics work. Pointing out an insecurity you can easily fix has been a sales tactic that almost always work because people care about themselves. Even the ones that don’t, they want to impress someone that isn’t them. So this man is a genius
Good video!! I wonder what happened to Don Ward? I really want his shoe shine! I went to find him and everyone said they haven't seen him since the pandemic started.
Hy
Any news brother?
These characters are what add spice to and make NY the best, i hope to see him next time im in town and I will bring my shoes.
"don't let the mrs. see those"
"damn you right"
Saw him on a video from 2009
And now this is 4 years ago he's still doing his amazing job 😍 God bless you 🙏
Man I’ve seen this guy a few times, I hope some loyal customers have helped him get by during this crisis.
The key to corner selling is not having any insecurities about what you are saying. When Don makes a calculated little jab at potential customers, he is fully committed to what hes saying without hesitation or tension. That allows him to have somewhat of a comedic approach which takes people's guard down and gets them in the chair.
The host had so much hesitation built into his body language and tone. People can smell a slimy salesman from a mile away- and they smell awful 😂
YES - really great point
I love people who love their craft no matter what it is.
Wow what an inspiration. He thinks of what he would do differently every night.
Wanna know how he does it?
*He loves his job.Period.*
He totally embodies Tyler Durdens' definition of who you really are. And his name is *Don Ward*
*When you realize that he makes more money than the people who wear the shoes* xD
I think he dont pay taxes
the sound of a man that loves his work is music to my ears. fuck yeah.
This dude is what lifes about do what makes u happy in life 💯
This man is an comedian 😂, his personality is gonna go a long way
Damn those lines at the end...
How can you not LOVE this man?! :D
Here he is again Don Ward the legend shoe-shiner, he could outsell the real-estate guru’s in Manhattan .. , I love this blokes energy.
He has to be related to Dave Chappelle lol! Not being serious btw.
I can't have enough of this videos
Keep this man alive at all costs
This guy is genuinely happy with his job. Look at him. Wish I were as happy as him.
Love and nesting life is a gift you don't get twice.
The most relaxing thing? When he blinks!
Don's so good he convinced me to get my shoes shined and I was barefoot
I like that his strategy isn’t to be invasive which I think helps him in the long run
This guy got the perfect recipe for success.
Perfect demographic(busy streets, mostly business people), perfect/related product/service + master salestalk. Demographics(+demand),product(+supply and usefulness), salestalk.
Don should make more videos
This guy is my hero.
David Chappell!?!?😅Nope! I think Don is actually quite witty and it takes alot of bravery to get people to come to him. These are key ingredients in stand up! I wonder how he would do if he tried.🤔
Damn! Last time i saw him he had different spinny chairs! Glad he's still going
2:31 The guys is happy with his “on the way back” dude, and Don is like: Nah.
That positive aura he carries himself with, that's what makes a salesman.
I see in this guy Something that was in his ancestors; what made them survive all them years of hardship. It’s just beautiful. A beautiful thing of never giving up.
Smiled through the whole 4 mins. Don, Don, Don😂
While guy” I got a on the way back !”
Don “NO!”
Haaaa hilarious dont be uptight cause I dont do white. He reminds me of Dave Chappelle specifically on his approach and comedy mix to generate sales brilliant strategy.
No wonder hes the best
Jeiby Vizcaino I was thinking the same thing.
@@ShinJoey84 Don master the art of psychology with out no degree
Mad 1976 agreed. Street smarts can take you very far in life.
where does he keep his cart at night? Does he drive a truck? or? Im genuinely curious
He prob pushes it home
He sleeps in it
This man averages about 100k per year and claims what he wants on taxes because its a cash business.He has a home in new jersey with a garage.
My story sounded better
prolly pushes it home or found a spot garage or a back store alley ... you just gotta hustle there is always a solution :) have a good life fam.
Man, he talks like Martin Lawrence 😂😂... Bravo sir 👏👏 loved it
Great documentry btw ☺️👏
"You can't stand here and wait for volunteers, this ain't the kind of business"
"Today, we are his trainees, so he put us on the street to give it a try"
"GET YOUR SHOES SHINED!"
*Guy runs up
"Hey I could really use a shoe shine, mind if I hop on the chair?"
*Trainee skeptically pans his head towards master salesman
Steep Guide we watched it my man
Why u goin over it again?
Strange comment!
You took your time typing and structuring them paragraphs to ride that high and advertise your channel ..
@@danielyoung2027 from a strange channel. Snowboarding without the snow or the board just the pixels. Play other stuff
. a great winter job⛄
I’m gonna buy some old shoes so he can shine them I’ll just pretend I’m walking by and not intrested then say ....”sure why not”? 😆
The last poem was awesome!!!! Loved it
Don making America great again one shine at a time.
Legend has it his real income comes from stand up comedy
Wow this guy is a masterclass at hustling, usually when I have to get someone to sit on my chair I have to spike their drink
Nobody is putting a pressure on him,that's why he is the best
Remember this
My new favorite vid! This guy is goooood...u don't get the sale unless you ask. What a hoot.
No matter how good the gift of the gab Keep your chairs new & fab
I'm guessing his "shoe sale game" is so on point, it's just small improvements by now. So maybe he could make bigger improvements by looking at other aspects that isn't as refined. Ex he could upgrade his sitting setup, making it look more pristine and high class to attract these business class customers. Matching the customers so to speak. Anyway, cool guy!
Great idea
I don't completely disagree. I think he's going for the sympathy factor.
It’s the location , most of those people are business class already, what he built was a reputation that doesn’t need to change to sale
I love it! My son stood on the street corner to promote his babershop with handwritten flyers. The rest is history! Cha-ching!
make him do stand up
Chapelle 2.0
He's been cleaning shoes for as long as I haven't
This is what I love to see. There are so many ways to make a living and live life on your terms. Great video
KickHeavy No, there aren't.
Some day I want to go to New York and see him. 😂💪🏽
Im curious how he handles more than one person at the same time. Does he make the other wait? Switch to the other shoe from time to time...either way he is someone id lile to be some day.
I respect this man's hustle.
I love him so much! We need to start a GoFundMe for him so he can buy a workplace.
Wouldnt work the magic of it is being in the streets
You haven't lived until you've had your shoes shined while you're wearing! It's like getting a foot massage! It's a very wonderful experience!
I like that dude. Good to see him enjoying everyday life. Tough to do it seems.
That's one in a hundred million who loves their job.
yo wtf, i saw this dude on youtube in 2013 this man still commited to it. Respect.
I'm proud of you Don, keep it up shine those shoes.
If don comes to work at 7 am instead of 10 am he will se a big time increase in his moneyyy
Wowww... Who would have thought this could be motivational video ... God bless him.
If i ever visit New York I'm definitely going to get a shine from this guy! What a character.
What a Amazing Man We Need MORE Like Him 👍👍
The World needs these characters.
What a legend
Watched an old video of this dude...... surprised that he is still doing his job
100 bucks a year ain't bad. Specially if you live by and see him every day.
He makes 900$/day
@@shyamaztec i think he must mean his regular customers pay 100 dollars a year 🤔 who knows
Lol a $100 bucks a year he’d never survive in net York.
@Justin Wilson
His cart says $5 a shine.
That's 180 shines a day no tip.
Or 120ish shines a day with tip?
120 shoes a day equals 5 minutes a shoe for ten straight hours.
Play with the numbers... it never equals $900 a day.
Im calling bullshit on the $900 a day thing.
@@seanhiggity yea I did similar math, used a 12hr day. Maybe on a great day he might hit $900 with big tippers but I doubt he is shining constantly all day every day, I don't buy it
This man is making me wanna go New York & get my shoes shined. 😂
is he still there? id still love to see him
Just Greatttttttt,,,,, bringing back ""back in the 70s,,,,when My Dad was always up there in them chairs,,,,kinda makes you feel like a King (or Queen,once you sit down) l wanna get mine done,,,,, have to buy some loafers first 👍💙♥️
I wish Dave Chappell’s had his show, Dave would’ve killed it as Don 😂
Dons life story changes every video on RUclips lol
If Dave Chappell wasn’t a comedian this would be him.
I want to visit New York just because of this guy. It is impossible to not like him haha
Don! I Love the way You do what You do! Keep it up and keep it coming!
He's way better than some of the Hollywood actors!
Would you consider making a RUclips page for him so he can get some ad revenue? His jokes are hilarious.
If Dave Chappelle decided to shine shoes, this is it
Legendary guy.
I believe him! Don is THE Man!!
Stg when I go pack to New York this the first place I’m going
You can’t !! get a shine on line!!! 😂😂😂😂😂🔥🔥😜💙😜😜he funny!!!!😂😂😂😂
What an absolute genius - shoes will always need to be polished and no one can ever be bothered to do them themselves, he doesn't need any electricity, just some polish(not expensive) and a cloth - good on him