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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @MeltinMetalAnthony
    @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +10

    Get some merch from the site! Meltinmetal.com

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 Год назад +1

      *Love that logo. Vishvakarman was a Hindhu god of metalsmiths and Hephaestus was the Greek equivalent. Their many arms symbolized their superiority over man.*

    • @marshallbrumfield
      @marshallbrumfield Год назад

      shirt came in a few days ago!! stoked! appreciate you taking the time to make these videos for us. you the real MVP!

  • @weldnrepair
    @weldnrepair Год назад +73

    Noone else on RUclips has been this transparent regarding true bidding. You are helping alot of other guys. These are the details to know when starting a business. Anyone can buy a truck and welder and fabricate and weld. However it is these details that make a business. Great video man... Never short yourself... Be confident... Be honest...

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +16

      💯 I think they are scared to teach there competition maybe 🤷‍♂️ I have no competition except with myself.

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 Год назад +5

      Nobody likes to talk about money, they wanna act rich but not show their poor.

    • @StewartsDIY
      @StewartsDIY Год назад +1

      I agree thank you Anthony this is great advice I love how transparent this is it’s helped me so much on quotation of jobs your a great person and i love your contant

    • @kuuppafin6011
      @kuuppafin6011 Год назад

      You do have an exception on shorting yourself with the small business lady. She propably knows her stuff so in a next week month or in a couple years you will get a call for more work. These are the customers and relationships that can make you a millionaire one day. Word goes out and you'll become "the welder guy" or "the local carpenter" for decades. It is the honesty and plain simple old school small tradesman business model.

  • @repalmore
    @repalmore Год назад +20

    This is what most welding channels lack is the breakdown of estimates. Would love to see more of this so I can get a good feel for what it takes to do a good estimate. I messed up and estimated 13 sets of stair treads for $9,000. Fortunately the owner understood overruns and he agreed to $13,000 when I should have charged $18,000 for the job.

  • @i8764theKevassitant
    @i8764theKevassitant Год назад +12

    You are single handedly proving to me that i can eventually make it out there. The knowledge and encouragement from this channel is indispensable. Being 25 and having a rough start had me hopeless but now i know all i need is a little credit and dedication to working and learning. Got 2 of those down. Just need a machine, shop and truck.

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +2

      You got this brother! It’s easier than it seems. The number one thing is keep your word!

  • @yung-raisin27
    @yung-raisin27 Год назад +4

    I admire the energy, "this youtube shit ain't paying the fucking bills anymore"

  • @SB_TheWelder
    @SB_TheWelder Год назад +16

    As a welder of 25 years, I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +1

      Thanks, will do!

    • @Peach-mp4hr
      @Peach-mp4hr Год назад

      Let your work make the noise not the years , no one cares if you have 25 years if you can’t prove it

    • @SB_TheWelder
      @SB_TheWelder Год назад +4

      @@Peach-mp4hr I have no reason to lie about my work or time being a welder and don't have to prove anything to anyone. Like MMA says at the end of his videos, if you don't like it you can GFYS!

    • @Peach-mp4hr
      @Peach-mp4hr Год назад

      @@SB_TheWelder I’m not saying you lying , just no one cares when you say how many years you got , prove it and let your work do the noise , at my shop how many people have we had that say I got 15 years of welding and weld like crap or can’t fit and get fire

    • @SB_TheWelder
      @SB_TheWelder Год назад

      @@Peach-mp4hr The places I have worked at required you to take some kind of welding test before they would hire you for this exact reason. Then from there would have to certify 6GR or B31.3 or both. I'd post some pictures if I could. My past 10 years has been mostly aluminum tig/mig and stainless tig welding with minimal stick, mig/flux core.

  • @davidsumpter1
    @davidsumpter1 Год назад +5

    From someone just staring out. You will never know how much this video helped !

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +1

      Awesome! Enter to win that welder! Sounds like you could use it!

  • @dalewilson7434
    @dalewilson7434 Год назад +1

    We use to install are Ballards primed and painted and then installed plastic Ballard covers that just slide over the top. no rust or paint maintenance.
    Rock on Brother....👍

  • @jeremypoole6388
    @jeremypoole6388 Год назад +1

    Awesome video muchly appreciate all the information and nicely broken down.

  • @rigobertomanriquezjr8284
    @rigobertomanriquezjr8284 Год назад +3

    really enjoyed this break down. I'm barely starting and only do super small jobs with a 4 hour minimum. this made me more confident to move up to bigger projects, thank you!

  • @peteratos660
    @peteratos660 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the great info. I was decent pipe welder back in my day. My son wants to be a welding contractor and honestly he’s a damn fine welder now at 18. He just need time and experience in the real world. Your videos have help a lot and it’s great to see a guy confident enough to share his methods. Headed to your store now. Thanks again.

  • @garthland
    @garthland Год назад +3

    I don't charge near enough!! Side-gig,but still!

  • @robertbledsoe8838
    @robertbledsoe8838 Год назад

    Some contractors I've seen do a 100% increase on materials in their bids. They don't up sell any thing else but I usually do what you do brotha. Content is great. I'm trying to get my own mobile rig going. Got my associates degree in metallurgy and combination welder. Stuck on getting a generator and finding jobs. I'm in FL. But I love the trade and I'm gonna do it forever. Keep doing your thing.

  • @DillonMW
    @DillonMW Год назад +4

    I always thought net 90 is ridiculous, you know they got the dough 😂

  • @berniefeely1308
    @berniefeely1308 Год назад +3

    Chop saw skid steer with hammer and auger 1 laborer find out where underground utilities are. Get a concrete truck you didn’t put money for hauling broken concrete and dirt away or I didn’t hear it. Should take 3 days.

  • @buildalifeworthliving4551
    @buildalifeworthliving4551 Год назад

    Thank you so much Anthony. Many of us fabricators making barely ends meet in fab shops but know we can do more. Just need some guidance. Like this. Thank you so much

  • @MannsWeldMachine
    @MannsWeldMachine Год назад +1

    Great video! Very honest markup. I know of many people marking up 50-100%

  • @hosslane320
    @hosslane320 Год назад

    I didn't think I would see a 10 ft. Tall young man today , but I did . You seem to be secure in yourself . Walk on brother . Bless ya'll from hooterville , n.c.

  • @sebiv-s2q
    @sebiv-s2q Год назад

    Thanks for the good info as always. Nice to get the no bs breakdowns. Looking forward to the paperwork series.

  • @retirementhobbyfarmdiyadve1511

    Great information on how to estimate and bid a job. While not in business, it gives me a good idea how the estimates I get are put together. Thank you.
    I wish I did weld well enough to make a little side money. I’m retired, so I don’t need to make a lot.

  • @tethmthero
    @tethmthero Год назад

    Great shit man. Really broken down comprehensively and hit all key points. Very helpful.

  • @willdexter6594
    @willdexter6594 Год назад

    I price very similar to you. Although I always try to also include a % “profit” added into my total on top of labor and materials. By doing this it helps with unforeseen problems, if not extra money. Great video very helpful!

  • @sparksmobilerepair4025
    @sparksmobilerepair4025 Год назад +1

    Good breakdown. Took me years to bid appropriately. Had to learn how to bid the hard way.

  • @georgemitchell8991
    @georgemitchell8991 Год назад +1

    Hey man absolutely love your content. I really appreciate you running through your bidding l. It's so helpful to see someone do it. I just do side jobs now and haven't really had to bid anything. Typically I just do labor and material. But I appreciate seeing everything else. I have friends that help me but not in this industry so thabk you. Keep up the work! Bought a bunch of merch. Can't wait to see who wins that Ranger!

  • @mikeznel6048
    @mikeznel6048 Год назад

    Really liked hearing your process. That labor thing can always be a killer. Never know. Especially if you’re around utilities or hit buried junk.

  • @jakehodgkinson913
    @jakehodgkinson913 Год назад +1

    Very useful insight. Would be cool to see a video on invoicing - how you produce invoicing, timings etc

  • @jessicajacobo3280
    @jessicajacobo3280 Год назад

    Thank you ! This is very helpful. Bidding was always the most stressful part.

  • @JohnFisher-w7z
    @JohnFisher-w7z 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for heads up Anthony it does not help to didlle a client be honest and sincere

  • @staceyswelding
    @staceyswelding Год назад

    Great video!! I do the same on my bids and where I live these people have a heart attack when I hand them the numbers and they walk away I may land one job like this about once a year if I’m lucky!! Keep on getting man

  • @jarrod1007
    @jarrod1007 Год назад

    Cool vid mate, honest, no fluff. Just excellent!

  • @Cptnbond
    @Cptnbond Год назад

    That was a fair offer, and you win in the long run since you care so much about your customers. Cheers.

  • @thedude6650
    @thedude6650 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing the info! More welders should share bidding and pricing stuff with one another that way everyone is sure they’re making top dollar so we can all eat, but instead it’s all a big secret and prices are all over the board. We need to get paid well for our hard work. It’s so cut throat and it’s a race to the bottom it seems.

  • @patricksimoneau7647
    @patricksimoneau7647 6 месяцев назад

    Woah a ranger giveaway! thats awesome. Sad that I’m a year too late, but that’s one of the coolest giveaways I’ve seen

  • @ForTeensFitness
    @ForTeensFitness Год назад

    Great video!! Exactly how I bid but I add 15% on total job depending on the job.

  • @BruceLyeg
    @BruceLyeg Год назад +1

    That was an excellent video. You presented the info in a simple but informational way. This is stuff that anyone who wants to go out on their own need to know! I actually took a course at a university about making estimates and drawing up and submitting bids to private businesses and government agencies. The first time I submitted a bid on a job (Building shopping cart corrals for grocery store) I had no idea what I was doing and there was no internet for me to ask. It was intimidating as hell, but I got the gig. They were so happy with the job and price that they hired me to build them for their six other stores in town and a couple in some suburbs. I took home almost $50K after costs/expenses for a months work at the age of 20 in 1990. Man, did I party like an idiot after that job. I'm still friends with a woman who I met back then when she was a stripper hahahahaha.
    Anyway, great video. More like this about the business side would be great

  • @nathanjumperskeane3851
    @nathanjumperskeane3851 Год назад

    On the core drill thats pretty cheap, ive got a new b b tec 350 karat, the 300mm core bit I have was 1200 bucks and the drill was 8500, theres nowhere to rent one around me so i brought one for all the post replacements I do, great video Anthony

  • @dennisshort4015
    @dennisshort4015 Год назад

    I enjoy this video..... keep up the good work.... funny thing I been I business for 34years......and it's exactly the way i bid jobs....
    Think of it going through the steps before you get there...
    And when customers notice that you turn out a good product..at a reasonable price ...not cheap.... people will pay for quality work..
    Reputation is everything.

  • @justinmcquaide4862
    @justinmcquaide4862 Год назад

    Brilliant video Anthony love your honesty its a rare thing to see nowadays. Looking forward to the video nice to see you getting work in Montana .

  • @6ixbrian691
    @6ixbrian691 Год назад

    Wasn't much but I got a sticker off your website. Your videos really do help out

  • @amcustomfab
    @amcustomfab Год назад

    Very simple and clear brake down thanks for a great video

  • @CrummyVCR
    @CrummyVCR Год назад

    One of the better come backs I heard was some old guy in front of an Ace hardware talking about how come if his contractor was "Nearly broke" , when the bill he got got from him was so high. The guy responded with the best line I've heard in awhile.
    " Sir, this is like a sandwich, the only thing holding this enterprise together is the bread, ya feel me!? " I cracked up real good at that one.

  • @DIRTDUMMY1
    @DIRTDUMMY1 Год назад

    Watched this for a second time. Still a great video.

  • @johnmastie
    @johnmastie Год назад +1

    Would like to see how you do all your bidding for potential jobs. If you're willing to share that info. 👍

  • @amalfi460
    @amalfi460 Год назад +1

    3 1/4 inch pipe is not what Ballards are constructed of. 4 inch concrete filled with a solid 2 by 2 12 inch base around the pipe is minimum. To stop a vehicle up to a loaded heavy duty pickup 6 inch concrete filled with a 12 inch square slab around it is the norm

    • @mikeznel6048
      @mikeznel6048 Год назад +1

      There are plenty of them 3 1/2”. Ballard aren’t regulated unless you’re doing DOT work. 4” inch is more than enough to stop a slow moving heavy vehicle. Especially two per stall. Concrete filled isn’t always necessary. Also, you don’t put a bollard at a foot below existing grade… You want at least 3 feet. You go wider and shallower if the ground does not permit deeper. Bollards aren’t made to stop a vehicle at speed. They’re to stop a vehicle at a low rate of speed from entering a building.

  • @vitogenovese884
    @vitogenovese884 Год назад +1

    Shoot dang boss thanks for the break down.

  • @woodartist2021
    @woodartist2021 Год назад

    Anthony, thank you for sharing how you go about estimating/charging for this job. I much appreciate your videos, especially seeing how you go about making a repair, or fabricating needed elements. I’m near retirement and want to do a side hustle, and have been acquiring equipment, such as a new engine drive, and a couple of multi process welders, spool gun, clamps, plasma unit, etc. Your videos are some of the best, and have have much respect for your skills! One minor thing I think would improve them…leave off the “if you don’t like them, then go “F” yourself. You do so much good, but that part really doesn’t add anything helpful. So, to sum it up…great work, helpful presentations/approaches on how to make it as a mobile welder. Much gratitude and respect to you!
    One other thing, you are really killing it on your house in Montana! Do you plan to relocate from Florida to Montana when you get it finished? Best of luck going forward!

  • @pokerplayer6495
    @pokerplayer6495 Год назад

    Cement is a ingredient in concrete. good shit.

  • @jeremywallace5961
    @jeremywallace5961 Год назад +1

    You are an absolute inspiration!

  • @zato0
    @zato0 Год назад +1

    you should include the books portion more whenever you think it’s worthwhile

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +1

      It’s hard to keep the general viewer interested in that stuff. They want action. I can rarely break away from repair videos if I want to keep my viewership up

  • @nannesoar
    @nannesoar Год назад

    God bless you man, this is exactly what I need.

  • @Gus1966-c9o
    @Gus1966-c9o Год назад

    Hopefully we get a vid of this job

  • @flamingskoda
    @flamingskoda Год назад

    Great content. I work my quotes out in a similar way here in the UK for work I do. It takes time but well worth it to make sure you don't lose money.

  • @TomvdHeuvel
    @TomvdHeuvel Год назад +1

    Great job Anthony, why did you go with panting, instead of putting them through a zinc bath and powdercoating?

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +1

      Where in Montana paint holds up real well here. If this was FL definitely would’ve done galv and powder

    • @TomvdHeuvel
      @TomvdHeuvel Год назад

      @@MeltinMetalAnthony i understand, thanks for the explanation! God bless

  • @zato0
    @zato0 Год назад +1

    love this shit dood be on the look out for my post card

  • @julioe.9743
    @julioe.9743 Год назад

    That’s really good info. Really like your videos men, bought a shirt already great quality shirts 👍🏼

  • @reedsmetalworks6664
    @reedsmetalworks6664 Год назад

    Good info.Thanks for posting

  • @justintasht1067
    @justintasht1067 Год назад

    Absolutely fantastic video really helped a lot there were some bits there i had not thought about so massive thanks and full respect as always 👍👍

  • @robroy5729
    @robroy5729 Год назад

    the ending is so spot on.

  • @EvMon
    @EvMon Год назад

    Great Video ANT! thanks for another banger. Love ya BRO! - EVAN

  • @justryan7109
    @justryan7109 Год назад +2

    luckily I really liked the video and I will not have to go fu

  • @tonycleveland5043
    @tonycleveland5043 7 месяцев назад

    Anthony you are the man a hundred grand.

  • @ahiraband3939
    @ahiraband3939 Год назад +1

    I'm still kicking myself for the estimate I gave to fix the crash damage on my daughter's off road jeep bumper.

  • @aronruzi5452
    @aronruzi5452 Год назад

    Always Keeping it real man 💯

  • @flir67man84
    @flir67man84 Год назад +2

    Nice! 135/hr your rate not bad your rate..

  • @The_Dad_Shows
    @The_Dad_Shows Год назад

    I won’t go anything less then 30%, but that’s a good video you put together for everyone 👍

  • @mikerobi6100
    @mikerobi6100 Год назад

    yes nice video ordered some stuff too

  • @flyinpolack6633
    @flyinpolack6633 Год назад

    Great breakdown dude!

  • @MechanicalMercenary
    @MechanicalMercenary Год назад +1

    @meltinmetalanthony put some consumables i can write off on your store. Safety glasses, work gloves etc. Bought a sticker for my job box. Sure could use a lincoln welding machine.

  • @יובלשגב-ח5ו
    @יובלשגב-ח5ו Год назад

    what are the common payment agreements in the u.s?
    some in advance/total amount on delivery/30 day?

  • @YEG26
    @YEG26 Год назад

    I appreciate the video bro vary Informative 👌

  • @MTips18
    @MTips18 Год назад

    Watch your self on deposits, each state is different on the amount.

  • @1nvisible1
    @1nvisible1 Год назад

    Is "the office" a 6.8L superduty shuttle bus?

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k Год назад

    Great video Anthony.

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +1

      Thanks you sir!

    • @Biokemist-o3k
      @Biokemist-o3k Год назад

      @@MeltinMetalAnthony That is where guys in our field make wrong choices just because something sounds great, It is always necessary to know all of your expenses. No one can account for everything that could happen but you can get really close. As I recover from getting hit on my 1957 Harley I am getting things to gather to move back down to Florida. I am looking in the Sarasota, Clearwater, St.Petersburg area. Can you point me in the right direction.because I want to come back down, get married to my Fiancé' get a farmette or have a child. We will have to talk about that one...lol

  • @jule123ize
    @jule123ize Год назад

    Love ya dude!!! Still waiting on me hat and T shirt .... USPS is very slow now ....
    🤣

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +1

      Ya I been waiting on some Amazon shit for 2 weeks now! We don’t have Amazon delivery here so

    • @jule123ize
      @jule123ize Год назад

      @@MeltinMetalAnthony OK i got the shirt yesterday my wife just told .... why no one told me no idea... LMAO... Now just the hat

  • @lifeofmarco8656
    @lifeofmarco8656 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video! Me and my dad recently started our own welding business and it gets confusing on how to bid sometimes, especially for big jobs. But sometimes people arent willing to pay as much. Should we move on or cut our losses just to get the job?

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +1

      Yes your going to run into those people!

    • @hankclingingsmith8707
      @hankclingingsmith8707 Год назад +1

      Find tge jobs that are willing to pay and don't worry Bout the people who tell you your too high

    • @tegimr
      @tegimr Год назад +1

      From experience, just starting you may have to price competitively, but never a loss. Sell your experience and quality. Never price cheap so they will tell their (cheap) friends.
      Refrain from tight bidding: add the 20%. If you think you need 100 ft of supplies, price 120 ft. The 20 feet can eat your lunch. Anthony is straight up on this.

  • @wcmwfab935
    @wcmwfab935 Год назад +1

    Right on, do you have your ccb? Out of curiosity

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +3

      They call it a GC here that’s commie state shit. California New York jersey ect have ccb

  • @gregdavis4548
    @gregdavis4548 10 месяцев назад

    Hey I have a question so maybe not for this job but let’s say I have a helper but a skilled helper who knows how to weld fab install etc… and we both will be working on a job I bid let’s say I charge 1000 a day for me do I charge a 1000 a day for him to but i basically pay him 300 a day and make 700 off of him being there ??? Does this sound right to you?

  • @vanceplace1349
    @vanceplace1349 Год назад

    3in bollards? I’ve never put in 3in bollards for parking spots. It’s always 6in that I have to put in but maybe different laws in different states.

  • @SilverSurfer-xe8jr
    @SilverSurfer-xe8jr 8 месяцев назад

    Cool video thanks 👍

  • @ryantheentrepreneur4040
    @ryantheentrepreneur4040 Год назад

    Thanks for the information

  • @blickster_4568
    @blickster_4568 Год назад

    That ends on my birthday🤣 wouldnt that be some shit!!! Def gotta snag a meltin hat😎

  • @hankclingingsmith8707
    @hankclingingsmith8707 Год назад

    9000 FOR THE WEEK. THATS GOOD FLOW.

  • @cat-pl7ey
    @cat-pl7ey Год назад

    Hi Anthony where is there good welding school around barvard or out area looking for best schools

  • @mtzerectorsllc8610
    @mtzerectorsllc8610 5 месяцев назад

    i loved the ending bro made me laugh hard

  • @thehillshaveeyes2200
    @thehillshaveeyes2200 Год назад

    Awesome video brother man love the content always have bro no way you really give away a gas driven weld man that's my dream I want to be like you but me ya know I'm super bezy but I'm going to do my best to order r send a postcard thanks for the opportunity to even have a chance brother man

  • @pvmcorp
    @pvmcorp Год назад

    I thought RUclips was a big money maker
    Kept sending checks in The mail

  • @mattpatenaude7608
    @mattpatenaude7608 Год назад

    Great info man!

  • @MechanicalMercenary
    @MechanicalMercenary Год назад

    Great video

  • @Hotboi831
    @Hotboi831 Год назад

    When you bid your work is the rate you are charging the same for your helper??

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад

      No I charge what she’s costs me a day for a full 8-10 hour day. If I over estimate then it’s a profit. But I always estimate for worst case

  • @timhufnagel7462
    @timhufnagel7462 Год назад

    Nice break down on bidding. It's more of an art than science. But everyone gets hung up on it and wants a how to guide lol.

  • @peetky8645
    @peetky8645 Год назад

    good example

  • @mrbig614
    @mrbig614 Год назад

    How much does a permit cost

  • @TotalWarChronicles
    @TotalWarChronicles Год назад +2

    i love you andrew

  • @terrybrown8292
    @terrybrown8292 Год назад

    Keep it up brother u do it the way you do shit works for me n fuckem if they don’t

  • @Eden_Maker
    @Eden_Maker Год назад

    Seems to me like you should be charging more!

  • @pablomedrano2362
    @pablomedrano2362 Год назад

    Might sound stupid but can this be used towards welding bids ?

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад

      Sure any bid really. there’s lots of ways to do it this is what works best for me

  • @CNSwelding
    @CNSwelding Год назад

    good shit bro 😎

  • @bobbyz7736
    @bobbyz7736 Год назад

    Anthony core out 12 inch cores and dig a full width footing all the way down and set with concrete. You want strength to those bollards. Just coring and using pour rock isnt the way to go. Just my 2 cents worth of advice.

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад +1

      Code is 2” larger than what your setting, what your suggesting is over kill and a waste of customers fubds

  • @eligregorczyk4479
    @eligregorczyk4479 Год назад

    Why do you use corded tools instead of using your cordless tools when on a job?

    • @MeltinMetalAnthony
      @MeltinMetalAnthony  Год назад

      Don’t have to remember to charge them. My welders a generator

  • @raimundooliveira9953
    @raimundooliveira9953 Год назад

    👍👍👍