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  • @justinhazelton6971
    @justinhazelton6971 4 года назад +102

    "I would rather give something away, than to have somebody pay me half of what it's worth". That is a great attitude to have, as it demonstrates your principles.
    The piece is better off being in the hands of someone who appreciates the craft, instead of being sold to someone who doesn't have respect for the value. Great content, keep it up!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +2

      Justin Hazelton I appreciate you Justin. Thanks for watching!

    • @Forgedthroughfireapparel
      @Forgedthroughfireapparel 4 года назад +1

      Justin Hazelton couldn’t have said it better. 👍🏻

    • @64puma64
      @64puma64 4 года назад +1

      This has been my working philosophy for 15 years. And I’ve loved telling this to people who try to low-ball me.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +2

      64puma64 wow that’s pretty crazy for me to think others have been sharing this belief. Also surprised when people get mad at me for it in the comments.

    • @64puma64
      @64puma64 4 года назад +2

      William Douglas Co. More specifically, I tell people I’d rather give my work to someone who loves it but can’t afford it than to sell it to someone who undervalues it.
      You are making work to last generations. People should value your investment in the craft accordingly.

  • @thundercracker7981
    @thundercracker7981 4 года назад +54

    It’s great when I stumble across new channels that are exactly what I was looking for and didn’t know it.

  • @JDDupuy
    @JDDupuy 4 года назад +41

    Started out same way 30 years ago. Kept my full time job and built during the evenings and weekends. Took 3 years to get going and now I routinely have a 8 month waiting list. Lots of great advice in your video and a subject you don't often see addressed. I still give away small items which results in calls later asking if I can build this or that. I batch make these items and keep them in stock. My clients are typical ones who want to add one of a kind items to their home. And they can afford them. I have had several tire kickers also and that's part of the business. Yes, I don't try and compete with IKEA. Want Euro knock down furniture have at it. The price I quote is the price you pay. One piece last year resulted in 5 other sales and 3 more months work. Keep up the great channel and good luck at what you are doing.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      JD Dupuy thanks JD! It’s great to get such positive feedback from someone as seasoned as yourself. We appreciate your feedback and support

  • @brandenjones716
    @brandenjones716 4 года назад +34

    Your explanation of entry start prices is spot on, this is the most important message to any new woodworking business, we cant keep undercutting each other, competition is healthy but the more we drop prices the more out of touch the customers get with the reality of how much thing really cost. Thanks man, respect.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +2

      branden jones WELL SAID. Respect.

    • @lazygardens
      @lazygardens 4 года назад +3

      That beginner @20/hour is going to have a hard time raising them later.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Lazy Gardens exactly

    • @shofarsogood7504
      @shofarsogood7504 4 года назад

      Simply getting started I've come to respect prices more. Even trying to be honest with my self I found out how out of touch I was. I.e. Build item that old self would have wanted to pay 40$ for. New self comes to realize it cost 40$ just to buy the material....

  • @WalterRiggs
    @WalterRiggs 4 года назад +14

    I was just here for the truck. Imagine my surprise when I found exactly what I needed to hear

  • @m.d.d.3051
    @m.d.d.3051 2 года назад

    "Our craft is not valued, in the eyes of the consumer, as it should be." Truer words have never been spoken.

  • @adanesi1884
    @adanesi1884 4 года назад +2

    I knew that I recognized that mountain. I too am furniture maker on the side and I live in Arcadia as well. What a small world and I loved your advice. I started a handyman business (llc) in order to gain relationships, tools and I've built many cabinets/furniture for them and I am slowly growing my shop as well. I worked for free too in order to grow my client base and it really did propel me into having multiple calls per day from strictly referrals. I haven't even needed a website, just nextdoor and facebook. Your work is fantastic and I appreciate the advice

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      A Danesi that’s really awesome to hear. I love hearing that other people have found success in the same thing I have. It’s funny because a lot of people challenge “what worked for me”

    • @Yunkzilla
      @Yunkzilla 4 года назад

      Hey, I'm looking for a handyman to work on some doors in central phoenix. If you're interested let me know how I can contact you.

  • @processpsych
    @processpsych 4 года назад +1

    Love the channel, man. Objective truth about the biz, but passionate. Appreciate what you're doing here! Respect!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Matthew Upchurch thank you 🙏🏼 I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

  • @sconrady123
    @sconrady123 4 года назад +21

    I really like the jeep

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +8

      sconrady123 1978 Jeep j20. 😉 my favorite truck I’ve owned

    • @sconrady123
      @sconrady123 4 года назад +2

      @@WilliamDouglasCo it looks great and looks like it took a long time to get it done

    • @joshheitzenroder365
      @joshheitzenroder365 4 года назад

      If I offer you half will you give it to me? 😁 That is a beautiful J-20

  • @BrianCookSymbios
    @BrianCookSymbios 3 года назад +1

    So true!! That 10% referral fee is totally worth it. I’ve been working in the Atlanta market for almost 30 years and because of those protected relationships I’ve never spent a penny on advertising.
    Relationships are worth more than advertising any day.

  • @turbinepower77
    @turbinepower77 4 года назад +13

    Never give away your drawings. I never let a potential client keep the drawings. I charged $350 if they wanted to keep drawings because they would get the drawings and then have someone else cheaper do the work or do it themselves.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      turbinepower77 this is true. I place a legal disclaimer with new clients for this reason.

  • @rockbandgamer
    @rockbandgamer 4 года назад +24

    Keep this up bro, you're gonna be wood whisperer tier here some day. You're a breath of fresh air in the youtube woodworker community.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Steve. That’s exactly what we wanted to be.

  • @CCSandSonsWorkshop
    @CCSandSonsWorkshop 4 года назад +2

    Great insight here. Thanks for preaching the truth. Looking forward to the future of your channel!

  • @andy1517
    @andy1517 4 года назад +1

    You are amazing! I am you right now. I work full time as a bartender. I have recently lined up enough work for three months to drop down to two days a week bartending. Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @andy1517
      @andy1517 4 года назад

      Andysworkshop.online

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Right on Andrew that’s awesome to hear! Follow your passion and do what you love

  • @burgbuilds
    @burgbuilds 4 года назад +2

    This video covered so many things that I struggle with as a woodworker early on the road to doing it full time. Thanks for your insight and encouragement. But more than anything, that jeep is fu**ing gorgeous!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Happy to hear it was helpful to you! Thank you for watching

  • @JOATology
    @JOATology 4 года назад +2

    Bro, I just found your channel and have been laughing for the past couple of hours because of you. Great mix if humor and realistic advice. Thank you!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      That’s exactly what we were aiming for. Trying to fond a balance! Glad you liked it

  • @dimensionswoodworks
    @dimensionswoodworks 4 года назад +6

    Dude so glad i found your channel. Well spoken, great design and killer edits on the tubes 👍🏻 Subbed 👊🏻

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Right on man, thank you! We appreciate the support

  • @hunter3771
    @hunter3771 4 года назад +5

    Love it! Great advice that I will be taking to heart starting out my business. Especially love the 10% discount for designers and the referral idea, word of mouth is better than any form of social media.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Hunter I’m so glad I could help! Good luck with your business

  • @heyimamaker
    @heyimamaker 4 года назад +2

    more awesome tips, thanks for sharing them!

  • @jamartin1
    @jamartin1 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing!💜

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Jason Martin absolutely! Thank you for watching!

  • @drahmani
    @drahmani 4 года назад +2

    This is the content I came here for! Thank you! Great video!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Daniel Rahmani thank you! We will try to keep a healthy balance of humor and education

  • @anthonyreid9832
    @anthonyreid9832 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the advice. Good words to work by.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Anthony Reid thanks so much! I’m happy you watched it!

  • @BitsandWood
    @BitsandWood 4 года назад +2

    The epoxy river tables sign at the end was gold! :D

  • @Richard-ky9lf
    @Richard-ky9lf 4 года назад +1

    You are going to change the direction, and lives, of many people, in a positive way. Thank-you. You walk the talk.

  • @MrParist27
    @MrParist27 4 года назад +1

    Aspiring woodworker here, thanks for the refreshing truthful advice! Gotta revamp my model but in a good way. Thanks man. Keep killin it.

  • @johnscarpentrytv4358
    @johnscarpentrytv4358 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your time and materials. I highly enjoy your videos

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      John's Carpentry TV I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and for watching our videos!

  • @brandonalexander7949
    @brandonalexander7949 4 года назад +2

    Great info, thanks for sharing!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Thank you for watching! Hope it was helpful in some way!

  • @maxwellyedor7610
    @maxwellyedor7610 4 года назад +2

    Very solid advice. No portfolio means no work, but building a portfolio by doing work too cheaply means once you get the work you’re going to go broke doing it because you hosed yourself on the rate. I got started in metal fab building stuff for buddies, they buy the material, bring beer over and I’d knock it out. That lead to actual customers paying real prices which quickly offset all the free labor and ultimately lead to earning a pretty respectable living. I was able to work for free because I had a full time gig the entire time early on. Instead of barely scraping by on my cut rate work, I was comfortable working during the day and welding at night.

  • @nathansilver9190
    @nathansilver9190 4 года назад +3

    Good advice my friend, I am getting ready to start my company and already have a few clients....I like the gift idea. Thanks again.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Nathan Silver It’s a great move. It says a lot about you as a person

  • @ptabz3112
    @ptabz3112 4 года назад

    This must be the best video about clients I have ever watched. Thank you for the all the info! I work for a high end furniture shop here in Berkeley and a lot of times it seems we have no clue regarding customer relations. We end up either losing a lot of money on clients that couldn't care less about our craft, or we end up over pricing our products for loyal customers. You guys look like you are off to a great start in your business, especially with your core values. Keep up the good work.

  • @StarrTile
    @StarrTile 4 года назад +2

    Healthy attitude about your craft and what it's worth, just stumbled on this video today and I like your philosophy 👍👊

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Thank you so much! I’m happy to see our message is being received well!

  • @marcovelez942
    @marcovelez942 4 года назад +2

    Such an incredibly well articulated video and so on point. Lots of great suggestion, best practices and smart business sense. I love your videos 💯

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! It means a lot to me that it was well received. You never know how people will take what you say when you are basically talking philosophy

  • @ryandury
    @ryandury 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic advice. Keeping the day job is so under-appreciated. Let that day job fuel your craft. Really diggin' your content. Thanks man!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Ryan Dury so happy to hear that Ryan! Thanks for watching!

  • @stevehadfield1164
    @stevehadfield1164 4 года назад +2

    Just found your channel and love it. Keep up the high quality content. Subscribed. 👍

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Steve Hadfield thank you so much for the sub. We all greatly appreciate it

  • @zacinator97
    @zacinator97 4 года назад +2

    You guys are amazing! I’m a full time woodworker up in Alberta Canada! Thanks for your honestly and tips! Keep up the great videos!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      zacinator97 happy you like our channel! Thank you for watching!

  • @taylortay7554
    @taylortay7554 4 года назад +1

    Great insight sir. Thank you for your wisdom.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Taylor Berry happy to help! Thank you for watching 🙂

  • @westcoastbashbros9774
    @westcoastbashbros9774 4 года назад +1

    Awesome videos, brother! Please keep them coming!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Thank you! We have many more in the works! Thanks for watching!

  • @joelthoenen3733
    @joelthoenen3733 4 года назад +4

    I know to thumbs up before I even watch. Great stuff as usual. Pretty sure you're my new favorite channel. Hoping you hit 20k soon

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +2

      joel thoenen thank you so much! That really means a lot to my team and me. I think we are going to hit 20k pretty fast and will be doing that chair build!

  • @JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel
    @JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel 4 года назад +4

    Nicest looking Jeep pickup I've ever seen. Usually they're worked very hard and neglected.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Uptin Sinclaire thank you! It’s far from perfect but I love it

  • @markrepovich2148
    @markrepovich2148 4 года назад +2

    Plumber on a Woodworker channel.. @ 4:55 is PERFECT!! our Trade craft can also be our Soul craft. Take pride is what the Crafts person does.

  • @ryanhendricks7304
    @ryanhendricks7304 4 года назад +1

    So glad I clicked on this recommended video. Subbed and a fan now. Love your Jeep too.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Ryan! Happy to have you! Hope you like comedy mixed in with education!

  • @arcusmc
    @arcusmc 4 года назад +1

    Well done man. Great advice that I will most certainly take to heart while getting my side business started. Keep it up.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Chris Davidson so happy to have helped you! Good luck with your business Chris

  • @dominickfiorello5458
    @dominickfiorello5458 4 года назад +2

    By far the most unique woodworking channel I've seen. Thanks for the content! Video quality is superb.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      dominick fiorello I love that!! It’s not easy to get that role!

  • @cmlindgren8546
    @cmlindgren8546 4 года назад

    My ex father in law gave me the best advice on developing a sellable pieces. He said build the first piece and give it away, build the second piece for yourself but the third piece and every piece after you can sell. By the third one you know how to build it and build it well without time or material wasted.

  • @mikecnelson
    @mikecnelson 4 года назад +1

    Enjoyed this vid and LOVE your truck!

  • @andrewreid3004
    @andrewreid3004 4 года назад +2

    I liked how you explained your pricing and it goes with a lot of trades. It does get depreciated by smucks that work for beer

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Andrew Reid it is a pretty universal philosophy right?

  • @narrowjay0
    @narrowjay0 4 года назад +1

    Love that j10!

  • @christianscustoms6429
    @christianscustoms6429 3 года назад +1

    This is such valuable information. I started my woodworking business last summer and am still working full time, while woodworking nights and weekends. It's pretty slow going still but this gave me a lot of insight. I have been bidding my jobs far too low and the idea of devaluing the craft is not a perspective I previously had. Such rich information. Subscribed!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  3 года назад +2

      Thanks so much man I’m happy you liked the video. That’s why I do them!! Good luck and thank you for the sub!

  • @jammin60psd
    @jammin60psd 4 года назад +1

    This is awesome advice! Love the truck! I'm still at my day job but definitely have a couple months of work. Not sure I'll ever pull the trigger going full time. I enjoy the current pace. Thanks for the mention!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      EightQuaterCustoms having a day job certainly keeps stress down. Thanks again for the support and for watching our video!

  • @chm1701
    @chm1701 4 года назад +1

    Definitely saving this video in my favourites! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain and share these great tips, Will.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Chris. I’m happy you are finding our videos helpful!

    • @chm1701
      @chm1701 4 года назад

      William Douglas Co. I’m really glad @bevelish_creations recommended your channel on Instagram. You and your guys have a wealth of knowledge, Will, and a very giving personality, because I haven’t come across such an honest video channel before, with regards to laying all their life’s work on the table. Superb stuff and I’m looking forward to your next video.

  • @JesemanuelRamirez
    @JesemanuelRamirez 4 года назад +2

    What I did was posting on Facebook or Instagram, just invited my friends to follow and that way they know that I'm doing my own cabinets and furniture. When someone asks them who knows a woodworker, they know who to recommend. All my work comes from word of mouth.

  • @bri0013
    @bri0013 4 года назад +1

    I have watched a few of your videos now. You have another subscriber. Love the content bro !!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Appreciate that very much! Thank you for watching!

  • @terrmaso
    @terrmaso 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the great advice. I have actually thought about giving away some of my work to those in my niche who would appreciate it. The Jeep is amazing, Dads looked just like it! All the way down to the paint and sliding window.👍

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Terry Mason gifts can be powerful. And so can a badass jeep truck ✊🏻

  • @christianengel1324
    @christianengel1324 4 года назад

    I can not get over your truck. What a sweet ride! Great advice too. I’ll be subscribing!

  • @TheDudeRTR
    @TheDudeRTR 4 года назад +1

    Probably the best "new" channel that I've came across. A+ work.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      TheDudeRTR we’re so happy you found us! Thanks for watching!

  • @dogroot_official
    @dogroot_official 4 года назад +1

    Crushing it!

  • @Jophus1er
    @Jophus1er 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for the videos. Pricing has always been an issue for me. I want the work, so I bid in order to get the build and end up making scraps. This video as well as your pricing video has me feeling more confident with pricing.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Jophus1er I love hearing this! Thank you for letting us know we’ve helped you!

  • @jerrydufresne5173
    @jerrydufresne5173 3 года назад

    Just found your videos, and I really enjoy your content as well as the delivery you guys use. Keep up the good work. Y'all are headed straight to the top, I'm sure.

  • @mikesgarage5066
    @mikesgarage5066 4 года назад +2

    Love the content and love the truck even more!

  • @TheperfectfrenchwithDylane
    @TheperfectfrenchwithDylane 4 года назад +1

    Coming to check out your channel from Reddit. Really impressive, your videos are awesome!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      The perfect French with Dylane thanks for checking us out! Happy you liked them!

  • @droleted87
    @droleted87 4 года назад +1

    Keep up the great work brother!

  • @shaundonovan2193
    @shaundonovan2193 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful chairs bro! Nice job.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Appreciate that! That you for watching! Let’s hit 20k subs so I can do a video on them already!

  • @Flannelcarpenter
    @Flannelcarpenter 4 года назад +1

    Great video, really liking the channel!

  • @enliam3849
    @enliam3849 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for starting this channel. I’m just starting out wood working. Keep ding the ending lol

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      En Liam thank you for watching!! We hope to have many more helpful videos for you in the future

  • @DaneWoodworks
    @DaneWoodworks 4 года назад +2

    Picket signs at the end were awesome 😂🤣😂

  • @BubbaLeroy
    @BubbaLeroy 4 года назад +2

    Hey man, I love your videos... and your truck
    Very nice!

  • @kylercote1
    @kylercote1 4 года назад +1

    I used to work as a journeyman autobody tech and came to this video for the woodworking advice and now I just want to find one of those jeeps to restore! Killer ride man, loving the content :)

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Get you one! They are easy to find old and beat up. Hard to find restored or in good shape

  • @austinvanderveer3271
    @austinvanderveer3271 4 года назад +2

    That 10% referral bonus is genius. Might have to borrow that idea!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +2

      It gets people excited to refer you. Just make sure you error on the high side for the bid when you know you are giving a bonus

  • @timothyjackson2995
    @timothyjackson2995 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the advice. You're living my dream..! Not looking to get rich but only wanting to be happy in what I do for a living. Do what you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life..!

  • @btowniron2237
    @btowniron2237 4 года назад +1

    Really like the channel man. Love the overall direction you guys are going. The video editing is on point. Just getting into wood working myself and it’s good to come across a channel that is inspirational in multiple facets.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      BTownIron I’m so happy to hear that we’ve inspired you. Woodworking is an amazing, fun, challenging craft and the woodworking community is full of really solid people.

  • @myRefuge3710
    @myRefuge3710 4 года назад

    BARRY!!!! Masterpiece of a show. Thanks for that intro and your insite and experience

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      That show truly is a masterpiece. Thanks for being here and we appreciate you bud.

  • @cmvm2681
    @cmvm2681 4 года назад +2

    Keep up the good work man, it's very influential to me. I made my first ever project about 18 months ago and it really sucked, but my passion drove me to learn more and more. I stuck at it and managed to build up a portfolio enough to land a job in the industry, having no previous training or qualifications. I've now started getting people approach me for private work and plan to start my own business as soon as I feel ready to make that leap. Your work is art though, I hope one day I can make something as beautiful.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      CMVM it sounds like you are doing everything the right way and you are on a solid path. Keep it up and I’m sure you will be just as good as me in no time. Thanks for watching!

  • @andrewgarratt5191
    @andrewgarratt5191 4 года назад +1

    I’m a woodworker with ADD....I thrive in jumping around and always having something different, challenging,meaningful,and fun...If anyone else feels the same way I vote go into antique restoration...
    Missing chair leg one day,missing trim,new table top here,color change there....
    I’ve gotten a lot of “we want a piece that matches this one identical” work as long as the piece is not carved to the moon and back it’s awesome cause 1 it pays well,and 2 you got 3D foolproof blueprints...just do what the other piece tells you to... “and jot it all down so you can make it a 3rd or 4th time if you want in the future😉”
    (I call this legally stealing furniture)
    Plus,if you like buying tools and fixing them up...you are in luck. Cause you never ever...ever stop depending on how diverse you are.

  • @IanMossMakeMoss
    @IanMossMakeMoss 4 года назад +2

    Great advice and very clever signs at the end, spot on 👍. I’m in phx and yes your creations at LUX are great. Keep it up man great stuff so far.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Yes!! Another local! Phoenix is on the rise man! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

  • @brettturner6993
    @brettturner6993 4 года назад +2

    Great Vid! Useful info and entertainment. You convinced me to raise my hourly rate on my next projects. Thanks!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +3

      Brett Turner a rising tide lifts all boats. It’s better for everyone

    • @brettturner6993
      @brettturner6993 4 года назад +1

      @@WilliamDouglasCo Those night stands looked great. Is the box Ash? I liked the color if it is. I tried the Rubio Monocoat pure on an ash table top this week, looks good and loved the ease of application but it's just a little bit more yellow than I thought it would be

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +2

      Brett Turner the night stands are white ash! I did not use Rubio monocoat on them though. If I have the right customers I will try to get them to let me do a soap finish on white ash because it keeps the ash white. Not all customers are cool with this and I won’t do it for countertops because it doesn’t provide a lot of protection. I do it on my chairs also. I use the Rubio on walnut and any ash that needs higher protection because it will yellow it a bit.

  • @mchilly
    @mchilly 4 года назад +1

    Love the truck!

  • @TwoToolDesign
    @TwoToolDesign 4 года назад +1

    Nice to see another Arizona native! As someone who is just starting to get into selling my own pieces, I found this really helpful. Awesome work!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Two Tool Designs Two Tool Designs so happy to hear that it was helpful to you! Also love seeing other Arizona natives find us!

    • @Kennyindia
      @Kennyindia 4 года назад +1

      Bullhead City here :)

  • @Woodcraftedworkshop
    @Woodcraftedworkshop 4 года назад +3

    HAHa wood perfect...I love it! I'm digging the jeep too!

    • @elijahwerner6130
      @elijahwerner6130 4 года назад +2

      It'd be neat to see a quick overview of that Jeep; sometimes one of a craftsman's first impressions that he gives is the vehicle he rolls up in. That truck gives a very good impression.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      We do plan on doing a video on the truck. We’ve had a lot of requests for that

    • @cwgoforth
      @cwgoforth 4 года назад +1

      The Jeep is absolutely BOSS!

  • @scottbennington2936
    @scottbennington2936 4 года назад +2

    William-
    Watched a few of your videos and am wowed by your attention to detail and persuit of excellence, as well as your teaching ability.
    I do some amateur trim carpentry work/ handyman/ car detailer. Having said that... Your truck (Jeep) detailer needs a raise. It screams organized, clean and owned by one with taste.
    May your 2020 be proserious.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Scott Bennington wow thanks so much Scott that was such a kind comment to leave us. Thank you so much for watching and for the motivating feedback!

  • @mattruth6287
    @mattruth6287 4 года назад +1

    Thank you. Perfect video for me.
    Sweet Jeep.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Matt Ruth happy we could help!!

    • @mattruth6287
      @mattruth6287 4 года назад

      William Douglas Co. ... you’ve no idea. Found you this AM because I started building my own 200sqft workshop... remarkably similar in design... in June... plan to build one identical, but mirrored 12 feet away that will be joined by a deck...the new one will be dust free and operate my electronics, etc. as well as serve as an office.
      Remarkably similar.
      I shared your 200sqft video with my wife and neighbors to show that I’m either NOT crazy...
      Or you’re just as crazy. Lol.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Matt Ruth I’m so jealous. A mirrored one joined by a deck is brilliant

  • @benbirdsill4709
    @benbirdsill4709 4 года назад +1

    Amen brother.

  • @Just-ot4vy
    @Just-ot4vy 4 года назад +6

    Brilliant advice for furniture makers. I started the same way and now I do no advertising at all, and I often have to turn down jobs because I just don't have the time. I'll add a couple more tips.
    1. Facebook is not the venue to advertise for custom furniture. People expect low prices from Facebook ads.
    2. If you find out your client is an engineer, run away as fast as you can, they will nitpick your work until you want to just quit.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      FullTimeFurniture Maker digging the additional tips! They won’t know if they don’t have anyone to teach ‘em

    • @titus142
      @titus142 4 года назад +2

      I teach a lot of woodworking classes and the engineers (while one of our most common students) are the toughest to teach.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      titus142 it makes sense if you think about it. Their intellect is all they have so they feel threatened whenever someone other than them has a good idea. If they aren’t the smartest in the room.. they lose self confidence.

    • @lazygardens
      @lazygardens 4 года назад +1

      @@WilliamDouglasCo You don't know many engineers, do you?
      They are annoyingly accustomed to insane levels of precision, so just whack them on the head with some 12/4 walnut until they realize that 76200nm feels the same as 76199nm.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Lazy Gardens hahahaha 😂

  • @remusionescu14
    @remusionescu14 4 года назад +1

    I like your principles 👍

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Remus Ionescu I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!

  • @andrewbaggett2505
    @andrewbaggett2505 4 года назад +2

    RIP to ladder guy! Love your videos and your work!

  • @johnhiggins3943
    @johnhiggins3943 4 года назад +1

    Glad I found your channel, as a carpenter in the commercial end, and I sub my time on nights weekends😆😆 and days off to the residential trade. Don't know if I'll ever start my own business. The advise of not quitting your day job when starting up is key. Referrals is key your advice is spot on. Love the shop and👍on the handlebar mustache form any other carpenter with a handlebar mustache

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Thanks so much for the positivity and taking the time to leave a comment! We appreciate the support!

  • @jasondahlke1834
    @jasondahlke1834 4 года назад +1

    Sick truck, god damn. Great work and philosophy as well - party on dudes.

  • @crcurley
    @crcurley 4 года назад +1

    I hate to take away from the purpose of this video, but as a Jeep lover, dang Will that’s a beautiful truck.
    Thanks for the advice, everything you say in this video is spot on for a beginner. As a self-employed landscaper/sub contractor off and on over the last 20 years (and just getting into woodworking as a business) I can appreciate the aspect of undervaluing and the point of lowering cost per hour and how it affects the industry as a whole.
    You have solid content and look forward to gaining more knowledge through your videos.
    Thank you.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Chris Curley thanks so much for watching! I hope you like a little comedy mixed in with the education because we are probably 50/50 on comedy and education! New video coming out today 🤓

  • @baltimoreace
    @baltimoreace 4 года назад +2

    This was a great video. I definitely picked up a good tip or two. I’ve done the gift things before and that’s a great explanation of planting a seed. Keep it up guys.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! I just had someone criticize me and said that me “gifting” an item is the same as undercutting someone els. Interesting thought when the people I gifted things to weren’t in the market for said gift. 🤔

    • @baltimoreace
      @baltimoreace 4 года назад +1

      William Douglas Co. gifting a handmade item is an incredible marketing tool if done properly. I learned that from people way more successful than me a long time ago. You already know this but put yourself on the other side of it. Someone takes the time to make something beautiful and then just say “here, I want you to have this” it’s powerful

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      baltimoreace absolutely. Exactly!

  • @donovancorbin7459
    @donovancorbin7459 4 года назад +2

    Great advice about lowering value. I have a hard time coming up with prices I feel are fair. I have a full time job and the extra income typically finances other personal projects. The area I am in is flooded with DIY Warriors selling farmhouse trestle tables made from 2x pine from the big box store. It’s makes it difficult to find a customer who can understand or appreciate the effort and quality that comes along with the cost of doing it the right way. This video helped tremendously.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Donovan Corbin that makes me so happy to hear. I’m just trying to help!

  • @fredraket
    @fredraket 4 года назад +2

    really inspiring video 👍😀

    • @fredraket
      @fredraket 4 года назад +1

      also the video quality is on top 👌

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +2

      free wood thank you guys! I’m glad you liked it! The video was needed. I get asked those questions a lot.

  • @pawemichalak6275
    @pawemichalak6275 4 года назад +1

    Great channel, inspiring. I still learn how to take joy from my woodworking and you seem to have lots of it. Greets from Poland.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Paweł Michalak thank you very much for watching! We really love what we do. It’s not always easy but the obstacles and adversity help us grow and get better.

  • @paulbadger6336
    @paulbadger6336 4 года назад +1

    Well done 👍, I like your style and you seem to be on the right track. 40 successful years of doing this type of work has revealed several things that have helped influence how I deal with clients;
    1- they’re all different
    2- they’re not all worth having
    3- trust is more important than price
    4- value engineering can help lead to resolving costs/pricing issues
    5- have patients educating an uninformed client on value
    6- trust your gut , have confidence in your own value, and know when to walk away
    7- consistent dependability is more valuable and more difficult than you may realize
    These are just a few of mho’s , Paul

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Thanks for the wisdom Paul. That’s always welcome in my shop

  • @kuffyswoodwork
    @kuffyswoodwork 4 года назад +2

    100% agree about your sentiments with pricing. I see it all too often with someone grossly underpricing the work and the entire industry because "they are just learning the craft".

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Kuffys Woodwork yeah it’s not always they’re fault. It seems to be everyone’s default. They don’t have anyone to tell them any different

    • @dazlaa1641
      @dazlaa1641 4 года назад +2

      Unfortunately it's not just when people are learning when times get tough trades people will lower there prices to win contracts in order to survive unfortunately these people don't seem to realize in doing so they are driving rates down for everyone in the industry the best thing tradies can do is band together.
      Pride yourself on quality work and customer service have patience and you will excel in you given trade

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Dazlaa well said man. Well said.

  • @grantlawrence2629
    @grantlawrence2629 4 года назад +1

    I really like your jeep j10, looks sick

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Grant Lawrence mine is actually the J20 model but thank you! We love it too!

  • @anthonyainsolar
    @anthonyainsolar 4 года назад +1

    I worked on Brother Vs Brother season 4 and talking to the contractor on that show he said the same thing. Lowering the price to low to get the job ruins the business for everyone else including myself/ yourself. Hanging a door IS $150 no matter it's a single door or interior French door. I've got a job coming up installing a $2800 front door. $600 for me to install it. That maybe $200 more than lowes installing it but they can do that since they got that $200 from you buying the door. Your skill, your tools is worth more than you think. I have to constantly tell myself that. Thank you for the videos!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      That’s great to hear other people using the same principles! Thanks for watching!

  • @jimchval2331
    @jimchval2331 4 года назад +8

    Thanks for the great video again. My mom told me to cut my prices,she likes $40 for everything.Shes not on the Christmas card list.

  • @iSparkFU
    @iSparkFU 4 года назад +2

    Oh wow. I thought only photographers had to deal with MWACs. lol
    Love the videos and the Jeep!

  • @McFlysGarage
    @McFlysGarage 4 года назад +2

    Sweet truck

  • @zacharykirby6248
    @zacharykirby6248 4 года назад +2

    Im digging the music bro, looking forward to seeing how far your channel goes. Keep the content this clean and you’ll have 100k in no time 🤙🏻

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад

      Zachary Kirby we appreciate that so much! Still getting use to being vulnerable to the trolls so these comments are always encouraging

    • @zacharykirby6248
      @zacharykirby6248 4 года назад +1

      William Douglas Co. There will always be more friends than foes on here bud so no worries. Do it for us and not them. Let them hate haha. Just keep doing you. You got this.

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Zachary Kirby I appreciate it man. Thanks again! We’ll keep at it

  • @ryanj.leonhart2264
    @ryanj.leonhart2264 4 года назад +1

    Ladder guy bit it hard! Lol! Great message tho, esp on the pricing! Ive seen people cut prices around me here to try and get work but here it just doesnt seem to cut it and Ive had more than a few people ask me to fix certain things because others have cut corners along with their prices! Love the videos brother, keep it up!!

    • @WilliamDouglasCo
      @WilliamDouglasCo  4 года назад +1

      Ryan J. Leonhart I appreciate it Ryan! Just doing my best to educate people coming in. Hoping it is helpful