Hello. I loved your video. I'm a 60 yr old retired Tile Contractor from California. I did tile for 25 yrs. The most fun and the most money I made was in the last 10 yrs of contracting. My motto was, "Keep it small and keep it all" That also meant keeping my sanity and my stress level down. I would finish one job at a time. My customers loved me because of my good communication, not overbooking myself, and standing by my work and my word. Integrity. No need to advertise and the price was rarely an issue. You seem to be on the right path.
Thats cool brother, what advice would you give to someone like me who has his first project as a contractor in 2 weeks? I work residential not commercial so I will be having to deal with customers individually. I was a helper for my father who recently turned 65 and retired. He recommended me and told me that first impressions really matter in this field. Would my age be a issue when dealing with customers? Im 22, but I look like im 18 and not sure if there would be any trust issues because of it.
@@tubesaselpitufo5676 Your age is not an issue. I would recommend that when you go on an estimate, be on time, and listen to the customer's needs, A bit of small talk is ok, but not too much. Ask them to give you a few minutes alone. Then figure up the bid right then and there. (People want to know NOW, not in a few days. This has gotten me more jobs, because folks want to check things off their list, not wait days to know what your price is.) Figure everything except the tile into your bid. (Save this for a bargaining chip to close the deal by offering a contractor discount, if necessary.)Figure in enough time for taping things off, hanging up plastic, and tarping the floor. Don't try to be the cheapest; people will pay for GOOD Service. Look for a place to set up your work area. How long of a distance do you have to carry the mud in? Figure all that in. How hard do these folks seem to be to work with? It all affects the price. If they seem very particular (picky), then you'll need to SLOW down and make the job perfect. Perfect takes time and costs money. Your best client knows this and expects it. These are the types of folks you want to work for, NOT CHEAPOs. Now, call them in and explain to them exactly how you're going to tackle their job; sell yourself and your company, but don't get too detailed. Emphasize how you will protect their property, how you don't juggle jobs, how they will have your 100% attention, and it will be your face (the owner) who will show up every day on their job. Stay small, keep it all. You'll have fewer headaches, a great reputation, and be paid VERY WELL for your profession. Best of Luck, I know you'll do well.
@@timmyneeley3913 Wow I was not expecting such a detailed response and thanks. Im excited yet nervous at the same time, but I do feel motivated and look foward to it. Again thanks for the advice and the kind words!
Nice video. You are 💯 correct. Most of the time when floor covering/tile setting to take place the job is already been delayed. I am always asked why I can’t manage to work better. I can put six weeks of work together on a schedule and by the first week it’s all ruined because of delays
Thanks bro thinking about starting my own company in California, I know how it is running around bidding jobs it’s a wild one .il be looking at your videos for guidance
Here in NY working with my dad also as a helper, 6 years of experience since the age of 11. Trips almost every time but not away from the ny state area. Glad that the majority of the time is residential and not commercial. The best advice I got was “It’s the not about the quantity of the job but the quality”💪🏽 Once again I hope to improve over the years and manage to keep up as a professional tile settler🙏🏽 Although if it’s okay, what advice would you give me as a 16 years old teen with experiences. God bless you and your family and have blessing day brotha 🙏🏽
Know your worth! I have 21 yr old tile setter working for me and he like you was taught by his popz since he was a kid and let me tell you he’s one of the best tile setters I’ve seen, he gives my main man a run for his money that’s for sure, with that being said he’s totally capable of obtain his own clients and running his own show , I encourage him to do so when he feels ready and I got his back all the way whatever or however need be. A lot of people would try and hold this kid back and keep him working for them at a hourly wage smh I could never do that to someone with skills like that and at such a young age. Surround yourself with people who want to see you shine , stay away from people who try and hold you back. Your never ready until your ready if you get what I’m saying
I agree I don’t see myself doing this for 10 plus years ... I’m only 25 years old contracting started with vinyl plank & laminate to now I’m doing all flooring , Tile , Siding , Pergola, Trim , Painting ... got 2 guys full time ... but in the long run this business you have to work like a dog 24/7 the money good yeah but it’s not for a long solid foundation to be build if you know what I mean ...
Yo hacia travajos en austin texas no donde. Travajes tu pero. Me. Gustava mucho ami travajar alli. Ahora travako en otra ciudad pero me gusta tu travajo
Hi I m currently a tile sub contractor in Australia Just wandering if it’s easy to find a job in us as I like adventures, I would like to know if there are any popular website for overseas tile installers to find new job
Hey buddy Can you help me with this? Currently I have terrazzo floor at my home. I want to lay tiles on this floor using myk laticrete adhesive. But my tile contractor is suggesting me to first add a layer of this adhesive and then a layer of mortar above that and then lay tiles. Is this a good idea?
Hey man as a tile contractor myself I started by advertising unlicensed contractor on Craigslist and FB market. Make sure you bid right so you don’t loose money and time. As an example I would bid so I was making $30 a hour roughly. After 6 months of so your business will start to pick up overtime and you need to get licensed. Eventually you will get in contact with a general contractor and he will tell his other generals about you if your good at your job. I usually charge my generals 20-30% less than a regular customer because they will give you constant work. Slowly bump up your prices as you become better and collecting expensive tools along the way. I now bid to where I’m making well over $100 a hour. Good luck my guy!
Also I was worried about customers as well starting off. Don’t worry to much about it dude. Start off charging decent and doing a great job at it. Word of mouth is king. Be confident in your bids and stand behind your work. I usually get 1-2 calls a week for work which doesn’t seem like much but I get about 90% of the jobs I bid. People love to hear your booked out for months because it seems like your busy and don’t need them they need you (not to sound like a dick but it’s true eventually). You have to remember bathrooms take around a week or two to complete so your constantly getting jobs as you work.
Hello, I'm from Argentina, I'm 31 years old. I'm going to the USA soon, here I work on my own or privately, but the truth is that here, as we are in an economic crisis, salaries are very low and construction labor is devalued, I love this job. tiles I have been working on this for about 8 years but there is no economic progress here. I would like to know if someone can offer me tile work, I have references of my work and Instagram where I upload my work! I await your answers, thank you!
I’m a tile installer in Sacramento and have over 30 years experience and all my tools…I do quality work and am looking for work…Please contact me if you’re interested…Thank you 🙏
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Hello. I loved your video. I'm a 60 yr old retired Tile Contractor from California. I did tile for 25 yrs. The most fun and the most money I made was in the last 10 yrs of contracting. My motto was, "Keep it small and keep it all" That also meant keeping my sanity and my stress level down. I would finish one job at a time. My customers loved me because of my good communication, not overbooking myself, and standing by my work and my word. Integrity. No need to advertise and the price was rarely an issue. You seem to be on the right path.
Thats cool brother, what advice would you give to someone like me who has his first project as a contractor in 2 weeks? I work residential not commercial so I will be having to deal with customers individually. I was a helper for my father who recently turned 65 and retired. He recommended me and told me that first impressions really matter in this field. Would my age be a issue when dealing with customers? Im 22, but I look like im 18 and not sure if there would be any trust issues because of it.
@@tubesaselpitufo5676 Your age is not an issue. I would recommend that when you go on an estimate, be on time, and listen to the customer's needs, A bit of small talk is ok, but not too much. Ask them to give you a few minutes alone. Then figure up the bid right then and there. (People want to know NOW, not in a few days. This has gotten me more jobs, because folks want to check things off their list, not wait days to know what your price is.) Figure everything except the tile into your bid. (Save this for a bargaining chip to close the deal by offering a contractor discount, if necessary.)Figure in enough time for taping things off, hanging up plastic, and tarping the floor. Don't try to be the cheapest; people will pay for GOOD Service. Look for a place to set up your work area. How long of a distance do you have to carry the mud in? Figure all that in. How hard do these folks seem to be to work with? It all affects the price. If they seem very particular (picky), then you'll need to SLOW down and make the job perfect. Perfect takes time and costs money. Your best client knows this and expects it. These are the types of folks you want to work for, NOT CHEAPOs. Now, call them in and explain to them exactly how you're going to tackle their job; sell yourself and your company, but don't get too detailed. Emphasize how you will protect their property, how you don't juggle jobs, how they will have your 100% attention, and it will be your face (the owner) who will show up every day on their job. Stay small, keep it all. You'll have fewer headaches, a great reputation, and be paid VERY WELL for your profession. Best of Luck, I know you'll do well.
@@timmyneeley3913 Wow I was not expecting such a detailed response and thanks. Im excited yet nervous at the same time, but I do feel motivated and look foward to it. Again thanks for the advice and the kind words!
@@tubesaselpitufo5676 Just a bored retired guy.haha
@@tubesaselpitufo5676 wow, we are living the same lives. I have the same exact story. Im 23 and starting out.
Nice video. You are 💯 correct. Most of the time when floor covering/tile setting to take place the job is already been delayed. I am always asked why I can’t manage to work better. I can put six weeks of work together on a schedule and by the first week it’s all ruined because of delays
Your job is wonderful keep on
You should do more day in the life vids great content
Thanks bro thinking about starting my own company in California, I know how it is running around bidding jobs it’s a wild one .il be looking at your videos for guidance
Here in NY working with my dad also as a helper, 6 years of experience since the age of 11. Trips almost every time but not away from the ny state area. Glad that the majority of the time is residential and not commercial. The best advice I got was “It’s the not about the quantity of the job but the quality”💪🏽 Once again I hope to improve over the years and manage to keep up as a professional tile settler🙏🏽 Although if it’s okay, what advice would you give me as a 16 years old teen with experiences. God bless you and your family and have blessing day brotha 🙏🏽
Know your worth! I have 21 yr old tile setter working for me and he like you was taught by his popz since he was a kid and let me tell you he’s one of the best tile setters I’ve seen, he gives my main man a run for his money that’s for sure, with that being said he’s totally capable of obtain his own clients and running his own show , I encourage him to do so when he feels ready and I got his back all the way whatever or however need be. A lot of people would try and hold this kid back and keep him working for them at a hourly wage smh I could never do that to someone with skills like that and at such a young age. Surround yourself with people who want to see you shine , stay away from people who try and hold you back. Your never ready until your ready if you get what I’m saying
I really like your job
Que tal , saludos desde New Jersey , también me gusta instalar Toda clase de tile .
Just a question my friend,i want to know how much is the cost for 1sf in texas,i work in italy .
I agree I don’t see myself doing this for 10 plus years ... I’m only 25 years old contracting started with vinyl plank & laminate to now I’m doing all flooring , Tile , Siding , Pergola, Trim , Painting ... got 2 guys full time ... but in the long run this business you have to work like a dog 24/7 the money good yeah but it’s not for a long solid foundation to be build if you know what I mean ...
U don’t need more installers for tile I have 7 years of experience and I js move to florida
How much is the going rate for getting a bathroom floor tiled bossman?
I have been working as a tile setter for over 10 yrs will like to apply and join you
Are you an LLC ? If so what are the requirements to start one for a tile contractor?
I am a tile setter with more 20 yrs working experience, how to apply for NY?
Great stuff just slow down the camera so we can see some of the work, moving a little fast to get a decent look. Thanks madman, great stuff.
It's been 2 months have you figured out how to slow play speed yet?
Nice work I am a tiler how can I join your company
if it is not a secret can you tell what the salary in Texas?
do you work for volume or hourly wages?
We work by contract if we won’t a hourly job we apply at a job lol
Yo hacia travajos en austin texas no donde. Travajes tu pero. Me. Gustava mucho ami travajar alli. Ahora travako en otra ciudad pero me gusta tu travajo
I have no experience, where would I start in finding a job like this , and once I get experience how do I look a for a job in tiling
Try Looking in your city for Tile Helpers Or an Trade School, Or Apprenticeship
Hi I m currently a tile sub contractor in Australia
Just wandering if it’s easy to find a job in us as I like adventures, I would like to know if there are any popular website for overseas tile installers to find new job
man you gotta move somewhere first
find a state, then find the work tile is always needed just do it right.
Hey buddy
Can you help me with this?
Currently I have terrazzo floor at my home. I want to lay tiles on this floor using myk laticrete adhesive. But my tile contractor is suggesting me to first add a layer of this adhesive and then a layer of mortar above that and then lay tiles. Is this a good idea?
As long as the terrazo is sound and solid you can use prime and bond from Laticrete and tile right over it
Please give me a test
Wait was that $66 per piece of plywood????
yup
i do tile work
Is it 3 setters and 1 helper?
Im now down to 1 setter (me) and 1 helper (my dad)
@@OBFTILE What is a decent sized crew composed of?
^
hey bro. how do you get customers? I want to be contractor too
Hey man as a tile contractor myself I started by advertising unlicensed contractor on Craigslist and FB market. Make sure you bid right so you don’t loose money and time. As an example I would bid so I was making $30 a hour roughly. After 6 months of so your business will start to pick up overtime and you need to get licensed. Eventually you will get in contact with a general contractor and he will tell his other generals about you if your good at your job. I usually charge my generals 20-30% less than a regular customer because they will give you constant work. Slowly bump up your prices as you become better and collecting expensive tools along the way. I now bid to where I’m making well over $100 a hour. Good luck my guy!
Also I was worried about customers as well starting off. Don’t worry to much about it dude. Start off charging decent and doing a great job at it. Word of mouth is king. Be confident in your bids and stand behind your work. I usually get 1-2 calls a week for work which doesn’t seem like much but I get about 90% of the jobs I bid. People love to hear your booked out for months because it seems like your busy and don’t need them they need you (not to sound like a dick but it’s true eventually). You have to remember bathrooms take around a week or two to complete so your constantly getting jobs as you work.
@@TonyVM775 thanks for the Advices. I never done tiling. I want to work as employee first
Hello, I'm from Argentina, I'm 31 years old. I'm going to the USA soon, here I work on my own or privately, but the truth is that here, as we are in an economic crisis, salaries are very low and construction labor is devalued, I love this job. tiles I have been working on this for about 8 years but there is no economic progress here. I would like to know if someone can offer me tile work, I have references of my work and Instagram where I upload my work! I await your answers, thank you!
hello, you mean independent conntractor?
Alina you looks beautiful
Hello
Are you hiring? Cause I wanna move to Austin haha
Always hiring !
Hi
hi bro give me job im from nepal
Hi please I'm a tile please help me
Please help me I want to work under you please I am a tiler I need a job for you
Where do you live?
Please don't ignore me please help me
I’m a tile installer in Sacramento and have over 30 years experience and all my tools…I do quality work and am looking for work…Please contact me if you’re interested…Thank you 🙏