I QUIT my Firefighting Career & became Financially Free in 15 months * Its not what you think!
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- As a Professional Firefighter I was exhausted physically and mentally. Dealing with the worlds most traumatic moments on a daily basis I felt like my life was going nowhere fast. I reached an income ceiling where the only way I would earn more income was if I climbed the cooperate ladder, brown nosed the horrible bosses and eventually was promoted. This would have taken a lot of time since the promotion list are heavily guarded by seniority list and favoritism. I began to noticed that Firefighters at my department were being used not appreciated or respected. Maters only became worse as my ambition for a more fulfilling life became obvious to my peers and I no longer fit in with the regular Joes. So after toiling for far too long I decided to make the leap and quit my career job and leave behind the luxuries of firefighter benefits, status and retirement. I didn't leave for money or to get financially rich, in fact when I left I had no idea what I would do to stay afloat! That's when I turned each of my skills, hobbies and passions into a small reliable streams of revenue. I found that multiple side hustles, started years in advance, allowed me to quickly pivot and change my life for the better and because each side gig covered a specific need financially this allowed me to live very comfortably, do only what I love doing and become financially independent. This video walks you through everything I've accomplished since setting out on my own and focusing 100% my effort towards my passions. I built an Air bnb cabin, started a cattle ranch, launched my marketing company and improved my RUclips channel on top of making tons of improvements to my property. You'll get to see all of the projects around the property that I have been working on as well as get some insight on how I earn a healthy living and am well on my way to becoming "rich". Keep in mind that my definition of "rich" goes deeper than just numbers in a bank account. I value my time, my health, my activities, and relationship with my family as much if not more than just money.
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I’ve been a fan of who you are for a long time, way before the kiddos came along. Just gotta say I’m extremely proud of you bud. You are a genuine guy and an incredible inspiration to many! I hope to meet you some day and be honored to shake your hand.
same here
I am a few years behind you in experiencing this same scenario.. for me its working 60+ hours a week that's killing me. I'm glad I found this video. Very encouraging to see that it is possible to succeed when the job you enjoy/thought you would enjoy doesn't turn out. Mad props to you for having the courage to figure this out and execute it into a win. I can't wait until I can do the same. Keep up the good work on your channel!
"...when the career I thought I loved turned out to be something I hated doing" is stirring something in me and it's kind of scary.
Maxx, I respect what you do so much. I love what you're doing with the property and all your various projects. I love your videos. I'm sorry you feel you missed your opportunity to "make it" with RUclips, but I'm glad you're still putting out content and maybe it is the fact that you have other independent revenue streams that makes your content feel so authentic.
Yeah man, unfourtunetly Firefighting has changed a lot in the last few years. I loved it at first but the culture changed and it wasn't the job I signed up for, on top of that i had big visions and goals for the future and the combination made me miserable. And yeah man, there was a time when the channel was going nuts but I was distracted trying to keep it all going and i didnt really take advantage of it. But it's all good man, made it out, landed on my feet and I've got big plans for the future. Not relying on youtube has actually been a huge blessing
Bravo! Great content. I have felt like you did in your career. Stress kills, like they say. I like your concepts and vision. You have a beautiful family and you appear happier now. I have not watched your channel in years! But, here I am. Much respect from a US Army veteran in North Carolina. Stay free. Also, I find the smell of rail road ties very satisfying.
Maintaining is also important, I’m 2 years younger, but I feel you have accomplished a lot more than I do, I’m genuinely proud of you, Max 💪🏼
Thanks for another video on this topic. I’m a 12 year service member and you’ve explained my exact feeling. I’m glad you found your happy. I’m still looking for mine as I plan for the future. Happy trails Maxx 🤙
Glad you found this video my dude, start working on your exit strategy. You may never need it, but it feels good to have a plan. It's like a light at the end of the tunnel.
Every man has their own battle and ways to cope with it, when it’s overburden, we look for alignment, if that’s not there, we hit the escape button to the next venture… life itself is a project.
I recently resigned from a big city department and I just wanted to say your video helped me. Thanks for putting it out there. I did notice the things that you talked about but the thing that made me leave is not wanting to see a child pass away again. I also made a video to talk about why I left. It was a scary decision to make be it was also a dream of mine. I have the upmost respect for people in this career too. Of course like any job there are bad toxic people but that's just the nature of life. Cheers man!
Well said Maxx! Hobbies and side hustles have saved my butt and kept me going several times. 🤘
I retired in 2016 at 55 after working 32 years for a Natural Gas Company (SWX) and I had years working for A-holes hoping they would retire, die or transfer and wanted to quiet, I would start getting sick on Sunday night. I am glad I finished my career and did the max in my 401K and a full pension and will start SSI in 2023. Now I just sit around watching Maxx Powell.
Been watching for 3 or 4 years now. You’ve motivated me and remind me to “don’t forget to live.” I drink out of my max Powell mug daily and am amazed to see how far you and your family have come. Thank you for sharing.
Also, the “woah” when Des was doing her thing cracked my wife and I up! Keep these videos coming and being back the other channel.
Hearing you call sterling "Greta" was fucking hilarious 😂😂😂😂
Very informational! I am a very new firefighter right now only about 6 months on the job, but I also really want to become business owner and content creator for automotive stuff. I know everyone strives for a full career with the fire service and that is definitely not out of the options, but Firefighters especially up here in north Idaho don’t make very much. Since I have that solid base though I do strive to hopefully grow a channel and be able to live alittle more than I can working with the fire service. Thankyou for everything you’ve done and just know that you are an inspiration to me I love your content. Also great hanging out in person with you and Tim haha, it’s entertaining watching when you two get together lol.
Just stumbled onto this account and I just went through the same thing. 9 years as a firefighter/paramedic. It was my dream job and I loved helping people. After a string of bad officers, bad crews, and poor upper management with no direct it literally got to where I would get anxiety sitting in the parking lot at the station. I quit a little over a year ago and havent regretted it yet. I sleep every night and I finally feel satisfied with my work. Keep grinding brother!
I am truely amazed at how many others with similar backgrounds are working on projects, to find a way out. Thanks for inspiring and confirming that myself and others need to plugging away at our dreams, so that we to can eventually get out. Rock on Brother!
Good to hear you are doing so well.
Me and mine are doing the same thing. We got a home with acreage last year and have been going full steam into turning it into a homestead.
Got Chickens this past Spring, Just got a horse. and about to get our first two calves.
Built the dream garden and planted fruit trees. Getting the pastures squared away now
Love watching your videos! My wife and I just purchased a company and its not easy at the beginning. But just put in some hard work then the rewards come later. Cheers from Alberta, Canada!
Congrats man, that's awesome. It's a ton of work starting a business, go after it!
“Don’t do bosses no more” well said and well deserved 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Thanks for this. I’m pounding my head against my desk daily knowing that what “I do” isn’t the right thing. I’m inundated with spreadsheets, aka TPS reports, but my gifts/talents are in my creative skills. Once upon a time (pre-vlogging) I dabbled in shooting photos for a well known off-road mag, had an off-roading blog, and designed t-shirts for local 4x4 clubs, but my real job paid the bills so I had to let that all go. I’m not sure how to start any of that back up again but I need an outlet and a change.
Thanks again for your honesty and putting on the internet for anyone to see.
This is such a great video Maxx. I'm sure there's so many people who watch your channel that feel similar to how you did (I'm one of them). Keep at it man!
Props on your courage to pave your own way! I always have a side-hustle going in case work blows and I need to make a change STAT, it's been a life-changer for me
“Ok Greta” you’re hilarious man
Thanks for always staying positive man. It really helps sometimes. So much of people's depressions, mine included just come from a negative mind set. I'll always hold "don't forget to live" close to me. Thanks dude.
Thank you brother for the video of motivation. I'm 7 years in and plan to be out in the next 2-3 years, really struggling with leaving a pension but need my life back!
Dude your seriously a great inspiration to anyone wanting to better themselves. Mad props for taking that leap and flying into success (no pun intended 🤣)
MAX brotha. I am your age but nowhere near your level. You've been nothing but a huge inspiration for me. I wish for the things you have, beautiful wife, beautiful family, a big home, and friends.
Your content has been nothing but inspiring and fun for me. I don't know where I'd be if I had not watched your channel man. Thank you for posting, thank you for the fun content, the family content, and all your projects. When you're down in Portland again, please let me know. It would be amazing to meet up with you! Your channel makes me want to look forward to the future.
Don’t know if you’ll see this max but I work weddings in chelan and Leavenworth as a wedding filmmaker. One thing that I’d suggest is building your venue with accommodation for other vendors on the day. It’s so nice to have a seperate area for us video people, photographers, DJs, caters, planners to sit and eat. Plus having a well designed layout to film and take photos is key to having a great venue.
Harmony meadows in chelan is this. They’ve got a fantastic picture-esk venue and a beautiful little house for the wedding party to get ready in. Really sells the venue when it is designed well for photo and video capture.
Love the videos! Keep going 👍
I have been watching your channel since 2017 and I am really proud of you and the family. I hope everyone out there can see hard work does pay off.
Love it bro good on you!
It’s your turn and time in this world to shine Maxx, and in part you’ve chose to share with others how they too can help themselves be well and do the same. good for you Maxx, very cool.
Matt
You’re a stud man. Trying to do the same things as you the older I get. Live free and as self sufficient as possible.
Keep doing you! You are inspiring...
Dude... last I saw you were talking lifted offroaders with Nate (Dirtlifestyle) and now I see this!? Awesome job and you may be my new spirit animal!
Great video man. That Airbnb looks awesome, and very unique. I admire that you keep pushing forward on your projects and you're starting to see the payoff now.
Thanks brother. Very proud of the air bnb. Glad I finally finished it 🙌
Brother, thank you for sharing this. I can relate to your story. Truly inspiring.
Great video dude, love seeing all the progress you have been making
Respect! Keep up the hard work, it will pay off.
The first thing I thought of when you tore the barn down was Carol. Those vlogs I enjoyed the most. I hope she is still alive and flying. 😊
Keep crushing brother! God bless!
Happy to see the update on the property. Missed seeing that on the vlog. I was curious if desiree doesn't want to be on camera lately, did she get some hate from people? If so, thats messed up. Thanks again for the update, its great seeing a fellow Washingtonian succeed against his struggles. Congrats Max
I believe you are going after the Japanese principle Ikigai, the perfect combination of; Something you love, Something you’re good at, Somehing you can get paid for, and something the world needs. Keep goin for it!
I think we were in the army around the same timeframe, I saw your previous vid with pics of you in ACUs, I'm sure you also felt that great feeling of freedom when you are out-processing and do the final sign out. It's like all those years of stress just melt right off and you can breathe again.
man I found you through the tacoma stuff. But these kind of videos makes you such a unique content creator
Mad respect bro! We're all watching wanting to do the same 👍
Timely upload for me as I've been trying to figure out what to do. Corporate life is sucking the soul of out me and I've hit the point where something has got to change. Been playing around with RUclips and online stuff, just fumbling my way through learning different things. Time to put more effort in and just start getting stuff out there to experiment I guess. Glad yall are doing well and thanks for putting this out there. Your property looks great.
Maxx when the brb is up and running, give me a shout. I'm only about 3 hours north. Would love to stay and support.
"Maxx hasn't managed to break one yet" should be Heretic's slogan tbh 😂
Loved the video max!! I agree with everything you said. I would love to stay in ur airbnb. I also have a tacoma would love to explore
It doesn't hurt that you have a ride or die wife that raises your kids bro which is extremely rare while you pursue your passions meanwhile making money to pay the bills. So glad you guys are making it. Jesus loves you 🙏
So true, I should give Des more credit. Without her help I'd be screwed 😄
Well said on all of it man keep on keeping on
I am extremely happy for you brother. I’ve been watching your channel since Carol and everything you’ve done is my dream. From PPG to farming I’m super jealous but also very happy for you. I seriously just want to fly, off-road, or just have a beer with you one day.
You’ve done so much work to the property it’s looking really good buddy I’d recommend taking a magnet and putting it on a stick and letting the kids walk around with it to collect all the nails One penny for every nail I know you have got magnets 😊😂 ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥Camping Russ out
Great video Maxx!
"OK Greta. . . ." Best dad response to the pollution comment. Well done sir.
Maxx, this is a great video. I just wanted to say I have a lot of RESPECT for someone who can walk away from a stable job like that while raising a family. I wish you and your family the best! and no one is offended that your wife doesn't wear a bra! Free them twins! 😉😉🤣🤣
Living your passion.
I’m getting ready to transition away from public service as a FF/PMD. Honestly haven’t been this excited in awhile.
Dude its amazing on the outside. Just wait until your sleep is regulated again, you're going to feel incredible.
Maxx, you and Dez are doing an awesome job!
Thanks brother 👊
I really like that railroad tie bridge. I wish I had property to do things like that.
I showed up for the Taco's, I stayed for the Maxx. May God bless you and your family.
“ ok Greta” 💀🤣🤣🤣🤣
Good on you Maxx. 👍👍
Haha my dude “ ok Greta “😂
Great Job Maxx!
Holy Shit dude you have Nutria in Washington? I'am blown away by that we have a TON in South Louisiana last I heard the bounty is $10. Per tail & $10. For the meat & pelt,Restaurants here in New Orleans are serving it. In Metairie right next door the Sheriff SWAT Team ride up & down in the back of trucks shining them with a light & shoot them with 22's in the canals in town. You can probably find video on here... They actually make extremely cool pets very gentle if you raise it from a baby.
"A gaggle of knobs" - Maxx
Princess bride swamp rats is soooo accurate 🤣🤣🤣
Nice follow up max on the comment from previous video ! Just noticed my son has the same name (max)😂.
son una linda familia !!!!!!!
Dios los cuide y que puedan seguir disfrutando juntos los 4!!!!!!!!!
Quick trivia on the Nutria rat, the man that owned the Tabasco sauce in Louisiana imported them here. Thought it would be a good food source for Alligators. So the story goes!!!
Another great video max. I've been watching for the last 4 years . But I think you kinda forgot to mention the greatest thing you got going for you, your wife. A good woman is hard to find. I've been with mine 23 years and anything good in my like has been through team work. Just saying .
Beautiful property you guys have there. I have 5 acres and have done nothing with it. Planted a lemon tree but that’s about it.
Time to do some land hacking my dude!
@@Maxx.Powell I know I have to get on it. I used to have a garden that my gramps and I tended to, but since he’s passed I haven’t really gotten back into it. He like yourself stressed being able to sustain yourself on what you grow.
Whoo, first!
Hey Maxx.....awesome that youre living your dream! How do you even get started? Did you have to save up for years, go into large debt, build so many different revenue streams....combination of all of them? Would love to do this but unsure how much risk I want to do to get started
Your the man Maxx!!!
Love the video
This is the route I want to go but feels so impossible with the cost of property these days :(
You must have gotten a lot of support from your wife. I found I didn't have that kind of support the first time I wanted to step away from working for others.
We've talked since, so im hoping in the not too distant future, i can do something similar. No RUclips though.... much too shy for that. I'd just stare at the camera dumbfounded, not knowing what to say. LMAO😂
"Ok Greta"....roflmao
I’d say you used Click bait! You looked waaaay too majestic, but you are pretty majestic 👉🏼👈🏼
Where’s the Airbnb located?
Nice office
"Ok ggrreta" Made me bust up laughing.. I don't think you missed your youtube oppurtunity, you just started in a tough genre being mostly 4x4, which I was stoked on me being a 1st gen toyota 4runner & tacoma guy (supercharged 1st gen taco). Your more lifestyle channel now so I bet it starts building subs quicker. Or Maybe just find another dog or two and go viral again?? o and where is that fiero build haha just messin with ya
Hey thanks man. Il just keep at it. 👊 We really should get those fieros going. It was a real bummer when I sat in it and my head was crammed into the ceiling 🙃
That was a rap video my man!! It looks like you live in the Pacific Northwest? My son and I were seriously thinking about getting into falconry. Would it be cool if I emailed you?
Sure man. I cant promise I'll get back to you right away. Im super busy these days but shoot me an email. Maxxpowell.media@gmail.com
okay greta.. LOLOL qoute of the day
Funny I did sort of the opposite. Went from a very high paying tech job to full-time firefighter about the same time as you leaving firefighting. Life is a crazy thing, props to you for having the balls to do what you want with it. Not an easy thing!
I am in a great tech role currently and have a drive to do “more” than sit behind a desk all my life. How are you getting on since quitting and turning to firefighting? Would love to hear more.
@@xeekae honestly I’m loving it. The pay is not great so I do some consulting work on the side which is perfect. I am on a 48 on, 96 off schedule which took about a year to get used to but it’s fantastic. I love the variety each day brings, and the feeling of actually helping people and making a difference versus just punching buttons into a computer all day. I’m convinced that were I married, and had kids, there’s no way I would’ve done it mostly due to pay. So I am very glad that I was in a position to be able to make the change.
@@ParkerRoams What was your process to get started and get your different certifications?
@@xeekae Got my emt basic doing a night class. Once I had that the local dept hired me and they did an in-house fire school to get me my fire 1 and 2 certs. Then eventually I got my emt advanced, and my ADO, and got promoted to Engineer. I prob won't get my paramedic but instead will work on getting to captain next, so I have to do several certs before I can get promoted for that.
I'm with you 100%... I quit firefighting too... it made me hate people, made me want to drink, be a bad person... I hated working for idiots... Inwas about to make Chief after only 9 years... Much happier now... a much better person... That was 2 years ago... Now I just need that money back... was making 125k... money can't buy happiness...
What do you do now?
Word !
Hey man it's Johnny it's been awhile since I've checked out your channel congratulations on changing things that's awesome I'm looking for a sponsor for falconry can you leave me in a direction I got the list off the internet I'm in Washington State Pierce county I hope everything keeps going for your good for you!
you can't hit the swamp rats from the deck with a .22 sub sonic round? maybe a super sonic round? or would that piss neighbors off
I shoot them with an AR or a 7mm Rem mag from the deck. There's no noise ordinances out here 🙌
It all started with a Taco
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Go Maxx and family
the economy is in perfect condition, your jobs will last forever .The government will take care of us
Hope you eat the Nutria, they are delicious.
What do you do for work now?
I did freelance content creation and marketing for the first 2 years after quitting. I started a marketing agency in January and so far it’s doing really well making about 1k a day profit now. So, I’m glad I quit!
@@Maxx.Powell wow, looks like you’re better off since you quit, happy for you , wishing you and your fam the best. I’m looking into going into the fire service, have an exam in Oct, any advice on exam, and mainly the lifestyle
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I'm not saying you should go after anyone/department but it sounds like you might be entitled to some sort of mental health/ medical retirement.
Someone is on Telegram pretending to be you and supposedly giving away a truck. FYI.
I'll look into this. Thanks brother
Thanks so much for watching these videos, hope you find some inspiration and insight.
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