I made over $100k from Sealcoating with only $1000 to get started and this is how I did it!
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- My names Clark and I am 23.
I started www.kbblacktop.com and made well over 100k with only $1000 in my pocket!
This is how I was able to get started in the Sealcoat Industry and stand out!
I have a lifetime experience sealing. At age two i was on jobs with my dad and feet stuck in crack filler, fell forward and hands stuck in crack filler too. Full time on summer breaks and weekends from school at age 13 to 17. Was the seal machine operator at 14 because I was better than the foreman and other 3 dudes with it. I was the main second coat spray guy. 4 of us knocked out 86 driveways in a condo association in 2 days only because they split it into 2 days. Both days we were done by 2pm. Any new guys to sealing, I never heard this fella say a word about mixing with water and adding sand and additive so the sealer has some texture and some flex on hot days. Additive is a latex to create that flex. I’ve sealed 20,000 gallon jobs, 60,000 gallon jobs, 2 gallon jobs, mansions with marble between the asphalt and concrete. Some people use masking tape along concrete and asphalt or marble and asphalt but you learn by doing and don’t need that ish. Don’t need a chalk line at the end of the driveway to make a sharp crisp line where it meets the road, you can eyeball it over time and purrrfect. But what he did say that doesn’t make sense to me and it’s a wish and a prayer… your not going to have 10 driveways a day everyday. You schedule jobs around that area so their not too far apart and knock out 4 or 5 or 10 or 20 or whatever. But then u might wait a week or two or three to get enough in another area that aren’t too far apart and knock those out. Your not gonna do 5 a day if your running all the way across town like here, from grovecity to sunbury to hilliard to Whitehall to groveport. You can do it but u wanna wait til u have more than one in one area like 20min apart at most so u can bang em out and then schedule another part of town when u have more than one and bang em out.
Hey im looking to start my own seal coating company, literally just bought a truck now saving up for some equipment, would love your input on your recommended process for best results. Help a brother out
I love seeing young bosses who believe in quality work!! 💪🏿
Careful with talking about hiding cash income. IRS can audit your books 3 years later and you are confessing to hiding cash income on video which is very illegal.
Fuck the irs am I right always keep the middle class down
Holy crap! Excited that RUclips showed me your channel. Subscribed
I had to chime in when he said it becomes very hard to teach yourself to save money.. this is so true. I ran a few online stores and was doing SMMA as well. I started making decent money but at the time it was totally new.. yea I ran those stores and my SMMA company into the ground due to over spending and having too much fun when I technically didn't have that money. I'm restarting now with a new venture but point is.. he's SO right about spending more money and needing to realize that and stop yourself bc you WILL run your business into the ground
Damn that’s awesome man, what service did you sell with your SMMA business?
@@XPLAINMYNAME at first I started out mainly focusing on real estate agents and agencies doing online and social media marketing such as ads and what not. This was mainly when covid hit and the initial hit on the market took place and slowed a bit before the big ramp up. And also for small restaurants. That was all for the SMMA. All the advertising and what not I learned through courses and running my own stores and online platforms and growing them for about 3 years before moving to SMMA
Love seeing other people do this young I’m 22 restarting my business
Great business sense, wise words for ANY entrepreneurial endeavor. Well done brother.
Awesome info brother! Looking to get into seal coating this season. Want to do it the right way & your video gave me loads of info. Probably will reach out with some questions 👊🏼
Glad I could help
Great video and very straight forward. Appreciate it boss!
Dude your truly an awesome guy for helping motivate us newbies providing us with such awesome information...bless you. Subscribed
Trying to learn the business before I start it. Your info was very helpful, thanks.
I just watched this whole video before I realized we're friends on Facebook, lol. My IR business is slow to start and I want to add Sealcoating into it to help me through that transition.
Please where would l get seal coat to buy
Ghana West Africa
I dont like on the east coast, but its wild to me that some industries just arent working year round which makes sense. Glad im nowhere near snow, or frequent rain. Work in concrete was looking to get into the sealing game too.
Hell good video homie! Keep it up. Would love to see more videos on the tax side of this business like write offs ect. And also what to invest into first as you get more money.
good for you homie im bout be getting into the business thank you for the tips and help man
This information is gold🤝🏼 Thank you!!
You should post another video
Awesome video
Great vid.
This is a dope video man! I worked one season and would like to get back into it!
You should!
Hell Yeah thank you for information . I working on start a business when retire or sooner been get equipment and information thank you
How are you pricing jobs . If you could answer this that would be great ! But I'm curious on how you should quote somebody on how much it'll cost to seal cost their driveway/parking lot
amazing video
I can’t find a video showing the trash pump/tote spray system, would you happen to have a link or can you make one?
Great thoughts and ability to help newbies see the importance of all the aspects you touched on. Thanks bro! This will help with my other services I plan to offer as well!
Do the sprayer system last longer than the trash pumps and will it still need a filter??
Been doing it my whole life no trend
Just started filming tho.
Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge. Your content is spot on. I just subscribed to your channel. I would to get in touch and collaborate with more on the business side of things to be more efficient and productive. Thanks again, I’ll be in touch.
Was also gonna ask where did you get the paint to linestripe when you were starting off or do you need certain paint
When you were using the trash pump, were you using sealer with sand ? I wanted to get into this part time but don’t want to invest big money till i see it’s moving. I don’t care if I run through a pump or 2. So will it work with a trash pump?
When you started out, did you have to get a contractor license with the state? I’m considering starting a seal coating business, and just focusing on jobs under $500, simply to build some experience.
Yes
Ive been using the trash pump, and already ready to upgrade to a diaphragm pump. What size pump can i get away with? Ive noticed the GPM on alot of them are only like 40 or 50. What do i need/ good starter diaphragm pump?
Whats a video on a cheap build im trying to start this march
Awesome your crushing it , BUT it's not as easy people make it seem . Educate yourself before starting a business, a legit business
What brand of sealer do you reccomend?
How are I'm just getting started, I've got questions please
Drop a link for the products
Also what container do you use to hold your sealant
Super helpful information here man! Any vendors you personally recommend for sealer?
Sealmaster and star Triton
$300 to seal a drive that sounds super cheap. I spent $400 in materials to do it myself.
Where do you store everything? Do you have off size storage, your garage? I’m limited on space where I currently live and industrial space is very hard to come by. I don’t want to park my equipment on the road.
Left it outside in a parking lot when we started. Blessed to have a garage now
Do you ever notice a difference in colour between your edging and the spray or do they cure the same colour?
Cures the same. Sometimes if it’s never been sealed before it’s easier to see the difference but if sprayed right you can blend it
You can blend it. But if you have an eye for the job you can always see it
Hey what kind of Additive should I use
Did you clean the totes out at the end of each day? Or were you able to add product to the tote without having to clean it. Thanks very good info here.
We cleaned the hose but that was it
@@clarkkam43 what was the procedure to do that? Just run water through it?
Hey man really would love to get in contact with you and ask a couple questions
Go ahead. Usernames the same on everything
How much do you pay your employees and yourself per hour?
They make 20+ an hour I try to keep myself around 1500 every 2 weeks until I’m scaled to the size I want.
Hey im looking to get into this business whats the best way to start or to build a setup can u piint me in the direction
Where you located
Do u have to have a special license too do this ??? Besides an LLC ?
General Contractors License is all you need
@@clarkkam43 how do I get that ?
Do you use a diaphragm pump now? If so what type of compressor do you use?
Diaphragm now and a Honda powered pump
when you do this are you repainting all the lines too?
Yes
@@clarkkam43 what do you use to do that and how do you know where everything goes/the layout like they had it?
@@prestonklug7792 we started out with a little titan line striper. I’ll be making a video on this soon!
@@clarkkam43 ok sweet can't wait to see it!
Do you know what kinda licenses need to crack seal and sealcoat or where to find that info or did you just get the llc and insurance then go.
General contractor license and general comp insurance.
How do you price jobs?
Sqft
how much a S.F?
Lol this dude is Delco AF
Looks like you learned from a Gypsy my boy
100%
Was toying Round with the idea of doing this part time for some extra cash and something to get my kids into when they're older. Was checking out asphaltkingdom but not 100% sold on the quality. The budget isn't the issue just wondering if you have any experience with them if so I'd love to hear some pros and cons.
Feel fr to message me on instagram id be happy to give you advice and my personal opinion
Do you offer training?
I can!
Are you also getting crack sealer from a distributor?
Correct
got a few questions for you if you don't mind reaching out
Snapchats clarkkam43
Hey bro I sent you a friend request on snap. I just got my LLC for my sealcoat business got my set up coming soon.
Bud stop incriminating yourself. The IRS took down Al Capone. Otherwise nice hustle.
No tik tok for me thank you
If your a real professional you wont ever have a claim. You carry neutralizing chemicals and have zero issues. Still carry insurance but thats not an excuse to be unprofessional. Sadly most sealcoaters from 5 million dollar outfits down are no different than gypsies, the sealer job quality and durability is trash.
First time seeing the channel nice vid. I’m about your age and in my second season this year. Our numbers are pretty similar which is crazy. Hopefully your 3rd year was even better man.
One thing that was different is the insurance. I’m paying about $700 a month for 12 f*cking months bro. I’m gonna cancel the policy after this season. I’ve been getting absolutely bent i guess.
Keep up the good work man
Love that fake commercial. DIY is much better. Spray coating is basically watered down garbage paint that lucky to last 2 months. A true pro does not spray it on.
Elaborate instead of just slinging arrows.
I agree with everything you said ,where I have a bone to pick is you using Gypsy to describe the other guy or inferior work. It’s a race of people not a term you should use in a derogatory nonchalant way you are doing. Please educate yourself a little bit and stop using it. Best of luck to you.
He didn't say anything wrong when he said gypsies. Gypsies come thru Richmond, VA every sealcoating season and like clockwork there will be a news report where someone will get ripped off by some out of towner/gypsy that they paid too much (in some cases thousands) for sealcoating or paving that's shitt work and afterwards when the person has paid the gypsy (sorry dude don't be soft about it) they are nowhere to be found and won't return phone calls. It is what it is.
This guy talks like a seasoned vet of sealcoating that's only been in the business for 2 years. I've personally been in it longer than that and I'm learning stuff from him that I should have been doing loooooooonnnnngggggg ago. Keep it up you and you company will go far.
@@804video5 basically proves my point. You have no proof that the person doing work is Roma/Gypsy. Just every year people roll through your town, and they must be that ethnicity, listen to what you’re saying it’s ridiculous. Dollars to donuts it’s another ethnicity, but the Roma people always get the blame up and down the East Coast. This has been going on for generations.
. I’m not saying that gypsies haven’t committed some of these acts, I know they have but to get the blame on all of it is wrong when it could be done by travelers, Irish, Italian, Jewish, African, whatever you want to say.
probably not smart to admit that you are committing tax fraud and posting online.
Hey when you use the term gypsy and start talking bad about them I’m a gypsy and I find that very discriminating to say you can use words like people do bad jobs stop bad mouthing Gypsies to make yourself look better because there are good gypsies and I myself am one and I own a very large paving company that does very well that’s a racist word
I spent 15 years as a Manager At Tmobile, Very Good With Sales. And Have owned my own Remodeling Business For like 10 Years .So I am not worried about that aspect, I Live In Nothern Maine Alot of people have seasonal Houses up here, And A very Small Town, I know I could Make Alot of Money. If you could Let me know which Type of sealer I could Buy And Theres alot of cracks up here So what crack filler and best way to apply it .. Your Video Was Very Good straight to the point and not trying to sell a sealer class for money lol.. And what are the advantages from A pump are there from pouring out of a bucket? is it just time? i have alot to ask ill have to email ya lol but Ya spring is here in the north and I need some Extra Income 3 kids is Expensive Nowadays, I would definatly Love to grow The Business But need to get a foot hold in first,, Ive sealed My driveway and My Sisters, I do remodeling so its like Painting sort of Lol So i get the Gist of it
DM on ig clarkkam43
Can you start out with a squeegy and buckets until you make the money for pump?, And from what ive heard Spraying Lasts Alot shorter than using a bucket and squigee from what ive researched people only spray parking lots
Definitely start with that. Spraying will last shorter if applied incorrectly
Lol you from pa man sounds like a a accent
Cannot wait to this video is posted there is a lot of men in different states that aren’t gonna approve of your video and I don’t know where you took the last name Williams from why are you playing like you don’t want nothing to do with a gypsy when that’s where you learned everything from lol
Thanks a lot man I’m trying to start a company not far away in Harrisburg pa if you could reply to this with your email it’d be much appreciated I do have a few questions for you.
do you have a twitter or any other social i can reach you at for questions?
What kind of hoses and where do you get a sprayer to spray rhe product
Please answer this question… when you said the trash pumps didn’t last long did you also mean that the thousand dollar pump won’t last long either ?
How do you set the ads and who’s your audience?
thank you for the advise been in the buisness a while but it good to get tips to perfect the craft
Solid info appreciate you sharing
Where are you getting your sealer from? When you get a sprayer? Where are you buying it from her you going to Asphalt plants somebody needs to do a video on this because nobody’s doing a video on this.
Would I need a license to start? Also do you think I should start rn at 18?
Why’d you say Gypsy what’s that mean
Brother, this is Perfect