Meet The Oil Tycoon That Was Once A Janitor | Blue Collar Millionaires | CNBC Prime
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- Опубликовано: 23 янв 2017
- From cleaning toilets to making millions, Steve Hightower explains about how he went from being a janitor to an oil tycoon. All-New Blue Collar Millionaires Wednesdays 10P ET/PT
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People should be looking at this guy for inspiration and not famous people.
I am lmao
Well...some famous people were homeless or came from really bad situations...but he's should be an inspirstion that hard word does pay off😊
Or take EVERYTHING as inspiration. If he happened to be famous (known by a lot of the world) you wouldn't take him as inspiration? Bad logic. Winners take from all sources.
Why?
@@haloman1024 because there are other ways to become successful other than entertainment.
I'm homeless sleeping in my car. That really made me smile. I feel like the entire world is on my back. I'm going to have irrational hope against all odds.
You can't never give up until you dead.
julian smith u keep on grinding brother I’m rooting for you
Start at one job,get training,get a license,get a better paying job..Keep moving UP,everything you do,you are moving UP.I lost my job of 25 yrs, lost Health insurance.Got my ServSafe certificate-online 10.00 ,got a job in working in a restaurant at night cutting meats,working the fryers--went online school during the day-Studied to become a Home Inspector-passed the exams.Passed my state board.I now my state home inspection license.I wanted to work for myself, I would have to have liability insurance $1,200, a home inspection contract, my attorney quoted me a price of $600.00,plus city business license fees,quarterly taxes...sooooo I'm thinking of working for a home inspection company or some other home improvement work where I can use my new skills..so its a lateral move not a step back :)
the day to study to become a home inspector-which I have my license and looking to work for a company or a home improvement company..
everything you do to better yourself is getting where you need to be..:)
True example of the American Dream.
This man needs to do a TED talk. He has an amazing story.
Anyone who is willing to work hard can become successful in American, this great story is a prime example of that.
Working hard in a certain way not basic work hard like a job.
@@wisdomandlove1661 *working hard in a smart way
lol true I b lazy with hella creative talents here sadly
Michael Spain facts
Michael Spain lots of good people in America too
Janitor to 350-500 million revenue boss WOW !
Revenue not profit
@Patriot Jefferson I'm hating just facts I'm glad
Probably at least or around 5% of that revenue is profit that goes in his pockets. He is a very rich man making 20 million plus per year.
@@JTBCOOL1 most buisness make about 30% profit
@@AlexSkyZ8 true but that is before all the expenses...
Why is this only 1 minute. We want to know more🔥🔥big up brother.
It is part of a TV series on CNBC. It's called Blue Collar Millionaires. I don't know where you live, but if you have CNBC on your channel lineup, you should be able to watch the series On Demand. Also there is a longer version of this video on RUclips, I remember watching it a couple of years ago.
Because he’s Black that’s why
@@GirlSix180 No, not true. This short video is only a teaser. You can watch the full length on CNBC's website. Or OnDemand if you have CNBC in your cable line up.
Desi Dez Cause he aint white
Because its something positive and not any drama.
This guy is humble and stayed focused. I know a lot of homies who would never do janitor work cause that’s beneath them. They rather sell rock. They either end up dead or jail.
I get you...Something I've learned as I got older is that your ego can be your biggest enemy. You must be humble in order to get in then you can find opportunities. 'In order to rule you must learn how to serve'
This man sounds so sharp you never know what a person will become.
Similar story to my uncle, he went from cleaning a factory to becoming a industrial cleaning liquids importer and supplier
This is the kind of thing that inspires me. I love the hustlers spirit
This is one brother who has good business sense . Other brothers and sisters should do the same.
I’m working as a janitor and power washer right now I wanna go where he went in life
This man is an example to all.
I love hearing stories like this
U a man with a vision u never sold ya self short respect from Australia
Not where you start...but where you finish. Hustle mentality. Awesome
That is a real man. A man ask for nothing but works for everything. I admire the energy he has in his eyes
All my respect to this man, hard and honest work does pay, may God bless him and his family.
I'm Black and what I loved more than anything about this story is the diversity I saw among his employees! 👍🏼✌🏽❤
Makes my heart smile
Did he even age? 🤣
Was too busy making that money
Money helps slow down age
@Honour Absolutely true.
His energy though! Priceless!
I love this story. Proud of him.
This dude must have heard enough hightower and police academy jokes in his lifetime. Incredible achievement!
With a last name like his, he had to succeed. More power to Him 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿
great story -thanks for sharing.
great motivation in deed .
I love hearing these type of stories!
Another being in the right place at the right time and realizing the opportunity that is presented and capitalized on it. Great stuff.
That' s amazing!!! Never be a victim guys! You are a winner!
Hard work. Wonderful story.
lol Stephen Hightower - Steve Harvey's character on the Steve Harvey show
This is so cool! So inspirational!
God bless him forever and his company!
Very happy for you all. Awesome accomplishments.
Love “blue collar “ success stories!!! 👍👍👍
Title is somewhat misleading. Hightower was not some "down & out" basic, low-skilled janitor. His father was entrepreneurial. He started a janitorial business in the 1950s and built it up. Stephen Hightower was literally born into the family business, and in the 1980s, bought the business from his father. He then branched off into other ventures.
Interesting
@Timothy Blount Stating facts to the ill-informed.
INSPIRING STORY...CONTINUE TO BE
BLESSED....SIR
Thank you for posting this have given an extra motivation boost for thrive for my business ! From the bottom to the top
General....I Salute you..blessings to this guy....wonderful story
This makes me happy!
Amazing story. I applaud you SIR!!
I have my mind, heart , eyes and ears open for my opportunity to expand on my gifts and work like this.
What a blessing
See how your life can change
Respect my man.
Alotta people need to see this .
Good bless, real interesting story.
He went from janitor to CEO inspiration.
Great story! Great job!
Inspiration and magnificent.
Amazing story, this is somebody that every American should look up to.
Humble af
I hope this is me when I get my mobile frac tank cleaning business goin.
Incredible.
Excellent!
This guy is an inspiration. Younger people especially blacks need to listen to him not gangster rappers and hip hop type offering hedonism and materialism in place of faith and honest effort.
That is a nice one I started same little by little
This is a great story
I started my oil business a week ago. I import full synthetic Mobil oil from Oman. Superb quality. Sold $2000 worth this far and see where I'll be years from now. Wish me luck and hit me up if you're a mechanic in the Bay Area
Great plan i should try that
Awesome!!
Motivation!! Lets go!
Great story
Goes to show that no matter what circumstances that stand in our way; a burning desire can get us through it.
👍 you are right, however, the burning desire has to be fueled and supported with having a specialized knowledge and expertise, this know how will give you the fortitude and strength to overcome the any adverse circumstances. So how do you get this specialized knowledge, you can read books, take courses online, get a graduate degree or work for someone to learn how a paricular industry and business operates. Then armed with this knowledge you can go out and change the world by solving a big problem in, i.e. science, music, art, technology, healthcare etc. When you are passionate about something and love it nothing can stop you.
Oh ! Looks like I got a new show to watch .
Wow! Wow! Wow!
I am impressed!
Let’s go get it!
AWESOME,SO AMAZING VERY SMART INTELLIGENT HANDSOME MAN IM VERY PROUD OF YOU THE LADY THAT HAD THE TRIPLE BYPASS AND HEART ATTACK FROM FORT WORTH TEXAS 76112 DELORES BROOKS MUCH LOVE I'M HEAR FOR A REASON HALLELUJAH!!!
Get the flamin hot Cheeto inventor he was also a janitor Richard montanez
@Spencer Caldwell blue-col·lar
/ˌblo͞oˈkälər/
adjectiveNORTH AMERICAN
relating to manual work or workers, particularly in industry.
Yes it is you stupid little boy get back in your place now
Awesome!
Wow: Living the All-American Dream!!!
Nice. 👍🏼good for him
Congrats
Another great story like the brother who made the green giant a house hold name.
Im next to be millionaire💰
Go and get it, because money won't chase you. Peace
that handshake
Awesome!!!!!
It can be done. It comes down to who wants it more.
It can be done, but not for most average people. This man was extraordinary most people are not, they are just average.
God bless him
Only in america god bless you sir.
my man
Now that is a real American story
change is good keep it up
“I ain’t cleaning and fixing no toilets..”
I’ve heard a lot of black people say that about their great-great grandparent or parent but sell poison to their people, and wonder why they’re addicts. However, this is great!!
Ms. Rawkii Joy 🤦🏿♂️
do u know what "black" actually means? where did said poison really come from? who is really out here creating addicts? and does anybody ever take a look at the bigger picture?....i want answers😑
@@marcellbrollem1233 she is 100% correct! Our people are to prideful. Work hard and be faithful in the little you do and God will give you a better opportunity!
@james funk Exactly don't get why Americans and so many other Euro centric societies are so fixated on skin colour as if that's all there is when it comes to genetics or the character of a person.
A lot of ignorant people of all races will say this M'am
Those were the days...
Lop right! Those days are long gone. You have to be rich now to start that.
I like him. BMW. He's humble. As he has God he will be fine.😇
YA LOVE TO SEE IT 💜
From one black man to another makes me proud 👍🏽😀
This proves America isn’t systemically racist. You can do ANYTHING here ! Congratulations sir I am proud of you !
race baiting degenerate just because 1 guy made it doesn’t mean a million people made it
Gotta love how they had John Cena plunging a non clogged toilet !
#Motivation
Are there anymore programs to resell petroleum?
Never disrespect those who works under you...someday they might become richer than you...😑
I hope his janitorial skills come in handy when he needs to clean up after his oil well spills.
I am a money magnet. I believe that millions come to me no matter what
This goes to show race does not matter when it comes to sucess
in Amerikkka, oh yes it does
Just think about it, his company did approximately $300mm in revenues, access to capital would allow him to expand into new geograhic markets and make the critical capital investments which could potentially allow him to do $3billion in sales. My hope is that this program sheds light on some challenges that every day average people experience to realize the dreams and aspirations and with the right partners can overcome those adversities.
Steve Hightower from the stve harvey sitcom
Maybe I should’ve done it before saying it but this would make cash with the right actors as a movie