As a former employee of yours from 03 to 05 that just discovered your channel, it's a real trip to now be able to pic your brain and hear you going deep on life. I wouldn't have pegged you as a someone that would be killing it on CZcams lol I really enjoyed working for you and your wife. I learned a lot in the time I was there and she was always nothing but nice to everyone. My former boss is my fav channel right now. Weeird. Superb content.
Ave, Its interesting on this video, I didn't expect the overwhelming positive reaction. Some of the ideas I suggest aren't exactly mainstream. For my videos this got more interaction than some that have ten time as many views.
@@EdgePrecision This is because the information that you had provided are both thought provoking and informative. I for one am grateful to be the benefactor of your experience.
As a young person, I find this sort of information invaluable. There really is no other way for someone like me to learn this kind of stuff, other than to listen to those with the experience I lack. It is exceptionally difficult to find someone willing to share their hard-won pearls of wisdom, so if you'd be so kind as to continue to make content like this, I (and others like me, I'm sure) would be extremely thankful.
I had a local college engineering class come to my shop 2 weeks ago. I am one man, like you. I have some nice equipment, and make drag racing parts mainly. Your comments about mindset, money, taxes, and getting work done are almost exactly what I told them. I was just listening to you while I was working on a model. People need to change their mindset about life. Hourly employees are being rewarded for being slow. I have never been payed by the hr in my life, and when your focus is on completing the project no matter what it takes, people will pay you well to do that for them, as you know. Good job on the videos, you have the best content online I've ever seen.
I have always respected and appreciated people that have figured out how to make money without punching a timeclock every day. An 8 hour menial job where you are trying to do your best and are under appreciated is the worst. My Dad always told me that a job was a trap to waste your time so you couldn't work on your own goals and taxes are all your getting ahead money. I have worked that menial job for almost 30 years and have now figured out how to make money without it. Peter is right, work hard and do the best you can and work towards making it on your own.
Considering the sayings "life is a journey", "I'd prerfer die on the hill" etc. it shows people have known this for a long time and yet most ignore it every day either from zero ambition or getting caught in the rat race. It's great there's places online now where you find people who have escaped from this, no matter what age.
Honestly, this might be the most inspiring video to me for a long time and im just halfway through by now. as a young machinist in a small 8 man company i get to know the struggles from another perspective here and really appreciate the inspirational value beeing delivered. overall in the past 2 or so yrs i have been following any content you make and i initially started beeing enthusiastic about the sheer edge precision displayed and came to a state where i am just kind of consumed by the wholesomeness and diversity (in a way) i am waiting to find here any other week. it even brought me to write a comment about it which is a rare condition tbh. thanks for sharing like hundreds of times and greetings from germany. chip on! (can you even say that? :)
I found your channel a few years ago when I worked for an amazing company that was 100% Mazak and we had a nice fleet of integrexs, naturally I was drawn to your content. From time to time I binge watch your videos at random because they're all basically gems packed full of knowledge. Recently, I've been finding your more personal videos such as this one. I'm really glad you took the time to do all of your videos. I agree with so much of your mindset on this trade and how to go about your career. I just personally wanted to thank you for doing your part in helping me make good educated decisions moving forward in my career. Money really doesn't matter if you're doing what you love and provide high quality work, it all ends up panning out at the end.
These are golden nuggets of insight. Definitely, please keep doing it. Don't worry about the lighting, in fact, you don't even need video to cover those subjects. You could do it in form of a podcast. A lot more people can listen to a podcast while commuting or even working than can sit in front of youtube doing nothing else.
You are a true champion Peter. Deserving of all the credit the viewers give you on here. I live in Western Australia and always look forward to viewing the videos you upload. Appreciate the time you put aside to make the videos amongst earning a living. Cheers
Great video! It’s always fascinating to hear other’s background and how they decided to navigate their way through life. I’d love to see another video with more details.
Spot on. Thanks for saying what needs to be said with such candor. It's clear you enjoy your work and we get to experience it vicariously. Dont't worry about sound and light. The message was clear.
Absolutely brilliant information Peter. Thank you so much for taking the risk to put out this video. Everyone should hear what you said. Not many will grasp it but those that do will change their own life.
Thank you for the video Peter, it's funny i was thinking about my current employment situation this evening, as i do every no and then and after watching your video i realized that i've perhaps gotten stuck in the mindset of chasing the money and that having more of it will improve my situation, when i really should rather be thinking about how i can do the best job possible and make myself as valuable as possible at work. You're certainly right in saying that ppl will come to you if you do a good job and that the money will come to you. I guess over your 40-50 years of working you have seen a lot, so i appreciate that you talk about your expeariences ans give some advice. Keep up the good work👍
I got alot of love for you Peter. You’re genuine and your sincerity translates well over the pixies on my screen. Your pearls of wisdom are much appreciated to anybody in any field
Thank you I appreciate and agree with everything you had to say and I learn a lot about machining, craftsmanship, livelihood from you man. Your the man!
Thanks for sharing your sincere thoughts and life experience! Since I came across this channel, I always felt some sort of empathy with you, but never understood what brought about this feeling, until I watched this video - Not only I agree with your thinking, but my mind works in a similar way. I was surprised to know that we are almost the same age - you look so much younger and that is probably because you have worked in what you like and in your own terms all your life, while I still carry the weight of having to resort to working for others (even if successfully), after a couple of failed attempts of entrepreneurship, while carrying too much ballast from other responsibilities (some real, some imagined). Much later in life, I did experience the fact that, if you do a competent job as an independent contractor, people will come looking for you, but I was already too tired and saturated to start over again. I think this could also serve as a hint for younger people - be as free and as pleased, while as responsible and competent as you can, with the work you choose to do, because in the end, it will weight on you accordingly.
Very good advice Peter! I was listening to this driving with my 26 year old son and you captivated his complete attention. He turned up the radio and we listened to The whole video and was very impressed with this approach. His wife is a 6 year college graduate with the loans and such and he has taken somewhat your same approach as you have. I supported him through the pressure of the high school guidance counselors pressuring everyone that they need to have at least 4 years of college. So far he has a nice house, almost paid for, vehicles paid for ( not new but good) and shows up for work everyday ready to do whatever is at task. Works with me in our machine shop. No advertising always back log of work
Thank you for your videos! I watched every single one of them! Keep up the good work. Hope tu see much more from you. I'm self a machinist for more then 14 years and still i try to learn every think i can use to get the job done. Waiting for the next video from you!!
Peter, very well spoken, well said! I find this information very valuable as I am also an "entrepreneur". Just getting started with a small shop of my own. Don't worry so much about the small details such as the lighting and what not. Personally, I love hearing the stories about how you got to where you are today! I totally agree with what you said about not thinking so much about the money. I always find myself "playing the money game" in my head. It really helps me to get refocused on the way I should be running my business hearing this type of information/opinions from someone else whom is obviously succeeding in the same line of work as I. All I can say is thank you for putting out the content you do, it is all very appreciated! I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.
Awesome content. Keep up the great work. Lots of valuable words of wisdom I picked up and hopefully many other younger folk will pick up aswell. Thank you.
Peter, this information is gold for someone who is trying to follow the same path that you did. I am a Mechanical engineer and like you I enjoy precision machining, maybe someday I'll have my own machines like you. Keep going with these awesome videos!
I just quit my construction business of 20 yrs I Def understand what your trying to say you might have reinspirerd me to keep fighting the good fight thank also love your content
Good video Peter. I like your philosophy of how you have lived your life and made your money, and it suddenly dawned on me that it is actually the way I have lived my own life, without really thinking about it . I'm today retired and it has turned out that I have succeeded in living my own dream that I got as a young man, and I am sure that there are others who will too and have done it as you and I have done and who will also have a happy working life, although it has been hard at times, but which has in the end proved to be the right way to do things, and to these people I can only say good luck and believe in yourselves and live your dream.
I enjoyed this video! It is amazing to me how much your story and life parallels mine. Your life philosophy is so spot on. I live in Houston also. I'm also 65, I have owned 35 businesses, worked oilfield jobs, had a Shell full service gas station, automotive machine shop, and many other similar experiences. Did I mention how much I enjoyed this video ! ! ! !!!
Yes, please make more of these videos. This was fantastic. You've insight and perspective that's invaluable information for someone who is young. It is almost 100% relevant to my current situation and has given me inspiration, for lack of a better term, and a different outlook. When it's the right kind of information, it doesn't take much. Thank you
Thank you sharing this story of yourself ! I really appreciate this kind of conversations. Life is not all about work , it 's also about pleasure and satisfaction of the mind , growing, learning . I had a time that I felt like a number of society, wake up ,work ,eat and sleep. Lucky I don't feel like that now anymore ! I have pleasure and satisfaction in my work what tribute to a beter and healthy life. Keep those stories coming Peter . I like to learn . Greatings from a lathe man from The Netherlands
Your thinking and opinions are right on the mark. I am about your age and have been a slave to the "system" most of my life. I now regret not breaking away from it years ago and are now trying to change my approach to life. I would like to hear more from you on your way of doing things as I have been gearing up my little workshop since I "retired". I too, believe in just doing the best you can always. You are correct when you say "don't chase the money" and that the money will find you, if your approach is quality first. I enjoy your excellent machining videos very much. Please keep making them.
You are doing a great service to so many with your videos. The patience and calm cool nature surely a California mentality as you setup and indicate parts. You are a highly skilled machinist and business man. Watching you setting up and machining shows a man who found the work he loves. Life is just a journey and being a lifelong learner is how you get good, and it shows. School does not teach compassion, creativity, and grit that comes from within, seemingly core ingredients for an entrepreneur. Cheers!
Peter thank you so much for this video, the wisdom and experience you are sharing is invaluable and so hard to find especially from someone credible. More videos like this one would be very welcomed.
Thank you sooo much. My business is just taking of and I did the things like you, even on much older machines. And it started to work. It's in fact like you said: Do the work as good as you can and people will come over with work on their own. And feeling of beeing on your own is the greates satisfaction I ever felt in my life.
Keep 'em coming man. I love the honest way you just put stuff out there and don't worry about what people are going say about you. You're farming the free range truth here though, so I would not be at all surprised to find your channel under assault as a result. Seems like they attack any channel on here that veers too close to the truth for any length of time. Godspeed brother, keep the wisdom and advice videos flowing, and I'll keep watching them just like the machining videos, 'cause they're all excellent learning experiences. IMO your videos are the most jam packed with useful stuff of any machining channel I follow, and I appreciate you taking the time to make the videos and put them out there for us.
Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it and would watch any others you made. I tend to watch your videos for your machining experience, this video was what I would call a discussion on life experience, which is even more important.
As great as all of your other videos are, this one takes the cake! So many things to learn here. I also found the history about the companies you worked at very interesting. Behind it is the story of the disaster of offshoring of production, because of which (in part) there is a 'lost generation' of people who could not climb the ladder you climbed - most ladders were taken away. Your story is very recognizable to me as I have run my own engineering & sheet metal shop for 9 years before I had to quit in 2013 because of overpowering headwinds. The experience I gained I would never want to miss and it is still very helpful in the jobs I have had since. It's been an interesting switch from being a one-man company and owner to working at multinationals. I am now at a global OEM player of about 100 employees, which seems to fit well. I do not rule out the possibility of starting again.
This was invaluable video many thanks. I have been a long time fan of yours really appreciate all the videos and info you put out many thanks. There is so much education in them.
Thank you for your candour, I felt for you listening to your previous brushes with partners and business. I guess it resonates with many of us. Don't worry about the lighting it doesn't detract from what is an honest and heartfelt message. When you talk we will listen.
Thanks for the advice you give in this video. Thanks for telling us that have just found your channel a little bit about your story. Just about to launch our own company with my wife. Currently we will be in our 2 car garage. We have met some great people thanks to the manufacturing industry, which have been more than gracious with help along the way.. mostly along the lines of "you need to start your own shop" "..."your working too hard for me , start your shop and ill send you work"... and with some budgeting for a yr and sacrifices along the way. We are now starting our journey... Your right on the money when you said you just have to figure it out..
you are always interesting and i think it is a great thing you do by educating machinists and potential machinists how to solve problems they didn't even really considered existed, and allow them to fix problems before they have even encountered them.
Love a bit of "stream of conscience" discussion. The "work" and the enjoyment of the "work" is an important component of what a "life " looks like. I think you have done a good job of describing what a good life looks like. Well done Peter.
One of your best videos. My wife and I started our " Ma and Pa " machine shop 38 years ago and your comments are right on. I tell people it's a way life to work for yourself and it requires commitment, something you want to do. My desire was to be as happy as possible and hope to be able to make a living doing it. Honest dealings and good work is the key. The money will come as you said. Lots of mistakes and things to learn as you go.
Very insightful, really appreciate you making this video. I would love to do what you do. It just seems like a tall mountain to climb and it's hard to know how to start. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for sharing your story, it’s valuable and I really liked your perspective and the way you put your heart and passion into that beautiful career which I was in that career when I was younger, but I really want to start my own small job shop one day soon and work for myself and my passion and enjoy it,,, hopefully 🙏
Please, please keep your experience and information coming if at all possible. I myself am under 30 and always strive to learn and expand my abilities. I see myself more as a craftsmen then a businesmen, and that is what I think is holding me back. Your information is absolutely priceless for me! Thank you!
great video no doubt!.... by watching this video and others like it and especially reading all the comments people have left I've come to realize that I think what most people crave is "authenticity" "real" "honest" we/they see so little of it in real life people tend to presents a facade (mostly due to fear of what other people will think of them and to a smaller part lack of courage) ...I think that many people sense this very quickly (either consciously or unconsciously) and because of that we tend to disregard whatever one of these facades are are saying, but when you hear authenticity from a real person being honest your head pops up and you listen closely it's surprising and interesting so keep being real keep being you thanks brother..
Thanks Peter, this kind of content is very valuable. I have never had a paycheck (for over 4 decades already) and think like you do. I have had employees that think opposite of this way, and instead of watching the big picture fail over watching pennies. I think there is a huge difference in industries tho, and you being in a lucrative slice of the machining industry facilitates this philosophy quite well. I would love to hear more about something you have done well at (apparently) and is one of my failures - that is managing time and keeping positive, and not stepping backwards (as you mentioned)... Thanks! BTW, It does not go un-noticed that having that picture over your shoulder is an important component to your way of thinking!
Mr. Peter thank you! For sharing your life experiences and knowledge with us. Social media ( the world ) needs people like you, Honest and Unique. 👏👏👏👏
Enjoyed it from first to last second. Please keep doing this type of videos. Im in my 6th year of selfemployment and can relate to so much stuff you mention. Thanks for the mentoring Peter.
Nice to hear more about your personal history Peter! I strongly agree with your view on money and work. We are almost the same age (thought you were much younger), I was born, and still live and work in the Netherlands :)
Yes! Definitely interesting. Ive been working in machine shops since 2004 and Im just starting my own shop now. Got a VF2, already had fabrication equipment etc etc. Finishing up my first paying job now. Id love to hear more about this sort of thing. Thanks as usual Peter
You are absolutely correct. I learn from experience, some of that is mistakes, good and bad relationships. But I never give up. Very good video. Thanks for sharing your story. Very similar to mine. Take care, Ed.
You are a kind gentleman, I follow your work with passion. You're very good and precise. It is very clear to me that you do not work for money, you work with passion. A warm greeting from Sardinia (Italy)
I completely agree with you man. I am in a very similar situation, working for myself, mostly doing the parts that I enjoy doing, for sure not as good as your parts, but as you said, the important thing is to be happy and enjoy. I also focus a lot in my life outside of the work. This world doesn't need high productivity and all the stuff they say when they see red numbers comparing production from the last year. In fact all that is harmfull for it. And sadly there is a lot of people focusing too much on the money, ignoring it doesn't make them happy. But we all have our own experience and lessons to learn. I feel good and it brings hope to me, every time I find people with that mindset. Best regards from Barcelona, Spain. Edgar.
I started my machining journey after dropping out when I was 15 operating a Mazak Quick Turn 15n that my dad programmed at the shop he worked for. I made shit pay up until I was 21, but it didn't matter because I knew I was learning valuable information that would make me more money in the long run. My dad recently passed away but he taught me the skills I need to live a comfortable life now at 38.
Yes. Interesting content. I too am in my sixties, been machining for about 38 years. Had my own shop for a while but spent most of my years at a large shop. Going to be retiring soon but still love the machining and challenge. We think a lot alike. Thanks for doing the videos.
This video is full of great advice, thank you Sir. You said that you don't know if content like this is interesting, this content is invaluable!!! Please keep showing your machinery skills as well as sharing your life lessons. No school would ever try to convince someone to not work for money. Working for a job well done is priceless, pushing boundaries is why you've made your abilities work for you! BRAVO! ENCORE!
I am older, retired, but always wanted to learn machinist skills. From you and your videos I have learned quite a bit.. When I was young I learned a hint of some of these things from my grandfather in his shop. I went on to a totally different career but now can do the work I always wanted. What you are describing is the old style apprenticeship system which worked for over 1000 years. Today we have a different set of values and it is hard to see that as having any value... there are things an old hand can teach a young buck he can't learn any other way.... PS so those were YOUR Lugers.....Instant even higher respect!
as a 20 year old kid in college trying to run my own fabrication business and putting all my money and energy into equipment and tooling, this sort of video is more helpful than you know. I have learned so much from your videos and others on youtube like this old tony and ave and all those guys, just wanted to thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge with us new guys, it is the reason I have gotten to the point I have and learned most of what i know. thanks man keep the videos coming they are amazing.
I run my own business aswell, and I cant praise you enough for this video, very interesting. I do mostly repair work and manual machining and as long as I Keep delivering my custumors come back and happily Pay what i charge. It All happens because you deliver good work.
I’ve thought that since I started my shop. I just do it. I love it. It’s fun. It can make me cry at times. When it’s done there is no other feeling of self accomplishment. I really like your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
This was interesting, thanks for sharing. I concur, and aim to someday be self employed as well. Also good information for the ignorant folks asking about the money.
As a former employee of yours from 03 to 05 that just discovered your channel, it's a real trip to now be able to pic your brain and hear you going deep on life. I wouldn't have pegged you as a someone that would be killing it on CZcams lol I really enjoyed working for you and your wife. I learned a lot in the time I was there and she was always nothing but nice to everyone. My former boss is my fav channel right now. Weeird. Superb content.
Very interesting yes, thank you.
Ave, Its interesting on this video, I didn't expect the overwhelming positive reaction. Some of the ideas I suggest aren't exactly mainstream. For my videos this got more interaction than some that have ten time as many views.
@@EdgePrecision This is because the information that you had provided are both thought provoking and informative. I for one am grateful to be the benefactor of your experience.
@@EdgePrecision
The most interesting thing that you said is that you have to be the opposite of the way that society conditions your reactions.
As a young person, I find this sort of information invaluable. There really is no other way for someone like me to learn this kind of stuff, other than to listen to those with the experience I lack. It is exceptionally difficult to find someone willing to share their hard-won pearls of wisdom, so if you'd be so kind as to continue to make content like this, I (and others like me, I'm sure) would be extremely thankful.
There's tons of hours of other videos amigo. Enjoy them
Exactly what this guy said! Thanks so much for this
your 1 in a million.
You absolutely hit the nail on the head! Thanks
Well said, I'm 31 and I have spent the last 12 years trying to brake free from the work for money situation.
I had a local college engineering class come to my shop 2 weeks ago. I am one man, like you. I have some nice equipment, and make drag racing parts mainly. Your comments about mindset, money, taxes, and getting work done are almost exactly what I told them. I was just listening to you while I was working on a model. People need to change their mindset about life. Hourly employees are being rewarded for being slow. I have never been payed by the hr in my life, and when your focus is on completing the project no matter what it takes, people will pay you well to do that for them, as you know. Good job on the videos, you have the best content online I've ever seen.
Massively enjoyed this one, very interesting point of view, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Stefan!
I have always respected and appreciated people that have figured out how to make money without punching a timeclock every day. An 8 hour menial job where you are trying to do your best and are under appreciated is the worst. My Dad always told me that a job was a trap to waste your time so you couldn't work on your own goals and taxes are all your getting ahead money. I have worked that menial job for almost 30 years and have now figured out how to make money without it. Peter is right, work hard and do the best you can and work towards making it on your own.
Considering the sayings "life is a journey", "I'd prerfer die on the hill" etc. it shows people have known this for a long time and yet most ignore it every day either from zero ambition or getting caught in the rat race. It's great there's places online now where you find people who have escaped from this, no matter what age.
@@cjmitz it's conditioning and how society is structured
Honestly, this might be the most inspiring video to me for a long time and im just halfway through by now. as a young machinist in a small 8 man company i get to know the struggles from another perspective here and really appreciate the inspirational value beeing delivered.
overall in the past 2 or so yrs i have been following any content you make and i initially started beeing enthusiastic about the sheer edge precision displayed and came to a state where i am just kind of consumed by the wholesomeness and diversity (in a way) i am waiting to find here any other week.
it even brought me to write a comment about it which is a rare condition tbh.
thanks for sharing like hundreds of times and greetings from germany. chip on! (can you even say that? :)
I found your channel a few years ago when I worked for an amazing company that was 100% Mazak and we had a nice fleet of integrexs, naturally I was drawn to your content. From time to time I binge watch your videos at random because they're all basically gems packed full of knowledge. Recently, I've been finding your more personal videos such as this one. I'm really glad you took the time to do all of your videos. I agree with so much of your mindset on this trade and how to go about your career. I just personally wanted to thank you for doing your part in helping me make good educated decisions moving forward in my career.
Money really doesn't matter if you're doing what you love and provide high quality work, it all ends up panning out at the end.
These are golden nuggets of insight. Definitely, please keep doing it. Don't worry about the lighting, in fact, you don't even need video to cover those subjects. You could do it in form of a podcast. A lot more people can listen to a podcast while commuting or even working than can sit in front of youtube doing nothing else.
Or get youtube red and it’ll play in the background ;)
You are a true champion Peter. Deserving of all the credit the viewers give you on here. I live in Western Australia and always look forward to viewing the videos you upload. Appreciate the time you put aside to make the videos amongst earning a living. Cheers
Thank you for taking the time for this! I learned a lot! Hope you have a great thanksgiving 👍
Great video! It’s always fascinating to hear other’s background and how they decided to navigate their way through life. I’d love to see another video with more details.
I really appreciate you telling us about your experiences. The lighting is fine, and I find your content extremely insightful. You are a good man!
Spot on. Thanks for saying what needs to be said with such candor. It's clear you enjoy your work and we get to experience it vicariously. Dont't worry about sound and light. The message was clear.
I love listening to this stuff man!!!! I’d love to have a series of videos about shop finance/experience around money.
Thank you Peter!
Absolutely brilliant information Peter. Thank you so much for taking the risk to put out this video. Everyone should hear what you said. Not many will grasp it but those that do will change their own life.
Thank you for the video Peter, it's funny i was thinking about my current employment situation this evening, as i do every no and then and after watching your video i realized that i've perhaps gotten stuck in the mindset of chasing the money and that having more of it will improve my situation, when i really should rather be thinking about how i can do the best job possible and make myself as valuable as possible at work. You're certainly right in saying that ppl will come to you if you do a good job and that the money will come to you. I guess over your 40-50 years of working you have seen a lot, so i appreciate that you talk about your expeariences ans give some advice.
Keep up the good work👍
I got alot of love for you Peter. You’re genuine and your sincerity translates well over the pixies on my screen. Your pearls of wisdom are much appreciated to anybody in any field
Thank you I appreciate and agree with everything you had to say and I learn a lot about machining, craftsmanship, livelihood from you man. Your the man!
Thanks for sharing your sincere thoughts and life experience! Since I came across this channel, I always felt some sort of empathy with you, but never understood what brought about this feeling, until I watched this video - Not only I agree with your thinking, but my mind works in a similar way. I was surprised to know that we are almost the same age - you look so much younger and that is probably because you have worked in what you like and in your own terms all your life, while I still carry the weight of having to resort to working for others (even if successfully), after a couple of failed attempts of entrepreneurship, while carrying too much ballast from other responsibilities (some real, some imagined). Much later in life, I did experience the fact that, if you do a competent job as an independent contractor, people will come looking for you, but I was already too tired and saturated to start over again.
I think this could also serve as a hint for younger people - be as free and as pleased, while as responsible and competent as you can, with the work you choose to do, because in the end, it will weight on you accordingly.
Very good advice Peter! I was listening to this driving with my 26 year old son and you captivated his complete attention. He turned up the radio and we listened to The whole video and was very impressed with this approach. His wife is a 6 year college graduate with the loans and such and he has taken somewhat your same approach as you have.
I supported him through the pressure of the high school guidance counselors pressuring everyone that they need to have at least 4 years of college. So far he has a nice house, almost paid for, vehicles paid for ( not new but good) and shows up for work everyday ready to do whatever is at task.
Works with me in our machine shop.
No advertising always back log of work
Thank you for your videos! I watched every single one of them!
Keep up the good work. Hope tu see much more from you. I'm self a machinist for more then 14 years and still i try to learn every think i can use to get the job done.
Waiting for the next video from you!!
Peter, very well spoken, well said! I find this information very valuable as I am also an "entrepreneur". Just getting started with a small shop of my own. Don't worry so much about the small details such as the lighting and what not. Personally, I love hearing the stories about how you got to where you are today! I totally agree with what you said about not thinking so much about the money. I always find myself "playing the money game" in my head. It really helps me to get refocused on the way I should be running my business hearing this type of information/opinions from someone else whom is obviously succeeding in the same line of work as I. All I can say is thank you for putting out the content you do, it is all very appreciated! I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.
Thank you brother for your insight about working hard and your mindset on money!
Awesome content. Keep up the great work. Lots of valuable words of wisdom I picked up and hopefully many other younger folk will pick up aswell. Thank you.
Peter, this information is gold for someone who is trying to follow the same path that you did. I am a Mechanical engineer and like you I enjoy precision machining, maybe someday I'll have my own machines like you. Keep going with these awesome videos!
I just quit my construction business of 20 yrs I Def understand what your trying to say you might have reinspirerd me to keep fighting the good fight thank also love your content
Love these kinda vids glad you took the time to share your story
Peter, I always enjoy listening to advise from the old timers in the shop, this mentoring chat was great!
Good video Peter.
I like your philosophy of how you have lived your life and made your money, and it suddenly dawned on me that it is actually the way I have lived my own life, without really thinking about it .
I'm today retired and it has turned out that I have succeeded in living my own dream that I got as a young man, and I am sure that there are others who will too and have done it as you and I have done and who will also have a happy working life, although it has been hard at times, but which has in the end proved to be the right way to do things, and to these people I can only say good luck and believe in yourselves and live your dream.
I was feeling down today, but listening to you lifted my spirits up. Thanks
Glad I could help!
I enjoyed this video! It is amazing to me how much your story and life parallels mine. Your life philosophy is so spot on. I live in Houston also. I'm also 65, I have owned 35 businesses, worked oilfield jobs, had a Shell full service gas station, automotive machine shop, and many other similar experiences. Did I mention how much I enjoyed this video ! ! ! !!!
Yes, please make more of these videos. This was fantastic.
You've insight and perspective that's invaluable information for someone who is young. It is almost 100% relevant to my current situation and has given me inspiration, for lack of a better term, and a different outlook. When it's the right kind of information, it doesn't take much. Thank you
I alway appreciate you sharing your experiences and stories.
Thank you sharing this story of yourself ! I really appreciate this kind of conversations. Life is not all about work , it 's also about pleasure and satisfaction of the mind , growing, learning . I had a time that I felt like a number of society, wake up ,work ,eat and sleep. Lucky I don't feel like that now anymore ! I have pleasure and satisfaction in my work what tribute to a beter and healthy life. Keep those stories coming Peter . I like to learn . Greatings from a lathe man from The Netherlands
Your thinking and opinions are right on the mark. I am about your age and have been a slave to the "system" most of my life. I now regret not breaking away from it years ago and are now trying to change my approach to life. I would like to hear more from you on your way of doing things as I have been gearing up my little workshop since I "retired".
I too, believe in just doing the best you can always. You are correct when you say "don't chase the money" and that the money will find you, if your approach is quality first.
I enjoy your excellent machining videos very much. Please keep making them.
Perfectly said! I've worked this way for years and putting your heart and soul into anything you do will reap rewards even thru failure or success.
I enjoyed this video. You have an interesting take on money and pretty much everything. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. All of them. Thank you
You are doing a great service to so many with your videos. The patience and calm cool nature surely a California mentality as you setup and indicate parts. You are a highly skilled machinist and business man. Watching you setting up and machining shows a man who found the work he loves. Life is just a journey and being a lifelong learner is how you get good, and it shows. School does not teach compassion, creativity, and grit that comes from within, seemingly core ingredients for an entrepreneur. Cheers!
Peter thank you so much for this video, the wisdom and experience you are sharing is invaluable and so hard to find especially from someone credible. More videos like this one would be very welcomed.
Peter we love your videos very much thanks for sharing all the knowledge.
Thank you for sharing! I definitely love your machining content and life lessons content is also great.
Thank you sooo much. My business is just taking of and I did the things like you, even on much older machines. And it started to work. It's in fact like you said: Do the work as good as you can and people will come over with work on their own. And feeling of beeing on your own is the greates satisfaction I ever felt in my life.
Keep 'em coming man. I love the honest way you just put stuff out there and don't worry about what people are going say about you.
You're farming the free range truth here though, so I would not be at all surprised to find your channel under assault as a result. Seems like they attack any channel on here that veers too close to the truth for any length of time.
Godspeed brother, keep the wisdom and advice videos flowing, and I'll keep watching them just like the machining videos, 'cause they're all excellent learning experiences.
IMO your videos are the most jam packed with useful stuff of any machining channel I follow, and I appreciate you taking the time to make the videos and put them out there for us.
I enjoyed this video. There is no substitute for experience and I would like to hear more from the school of hard knocks!
I watch your machining videos foe enjoyment and learning. This “other” stuff, is also a lesson well received. Thank you.
Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it and would watch any others you made. I tend to watch your videos for your machining experience, this video was what I would call a discussion on life experience, which is even more important.
Thank you Peter, you have it spot on. Do the work you love and do not worry about the money, the work is the important part of the process.
Best advise I've seen on CZcams. I do the the work because I love doing it. The money is always there. Thank You!
As great as all of your other videos are, this one takes the cake! So many things to learn here. I also found the history about the companies you worked at very interesting.
Behind it is the story of the disaster of offshoring of production, because of which (in part) there is a 'lost generation' of people who could not climb the ladder you climbed - most ladders were taken away.
Your story is very recognizable to me as I have run my own engineering & sheet metal shop for 9 years before I had to quit in 2013 because of overpowering headwinds. The experience I gained I would never want to miss and it is still very helpful in the jobs I have had since. It's been an interesting switch from being a one-man company and owner to working at multinationals. I am now at a global OEM player of about 100 employees, which seems to fit well. I do not rule out the possibility of starting again.
Respect - this is so true! Thanks for sharing this.
This was invaluable video many thanks. I have been a long time fan of yours really appreciate all the videos and info you put out many thanks. There is so much education in them.
Right on! I'm very validated by your approach. I've always done intriguing and challenges things by choice. Cheers!
Thank you for your candour, I felt for you listening to your previous brushes with partners and business. I guess it resonates with many of us. Don't worry about the lighting it doesn't detract from what is an honest and heartfelt message. When you talk we will listen.
I'm really moved and love your story ....thank you to share it with us...
This was very interesting and great to see Your perspective, would love to see more, thank you very much!
Awesome! Keep these videos coming! Thanks for all your help and advice you have given!
Love all your content!!!
Wonderful advice!!!
Gee you're a top fella!!!
Thanks and gdday from Australia.
Thanks for the advice you give in this video. Thanks for telling us that have just found your channel a little bit about your story. Just about to launch our own company with my wife. Currently we will be in our 2 car garage. We have met some great people thanks to the manufacturing industry, which have been more than gracious with help along the way.. mostly along the lines of "you need to start your own shop" "..."your working too hard for me , start your shop and ill send you work"... and with some budgeting for a yr and sacrifices along the way. We are now starting our journey... Your right on the money when you said you just have to figure it out..
you are always interesting and i think it is a great thing you do by educating machinists and potential machinists how to solve problems they didn't even really considered existed, and allow them to fix problems before they have even encountered them.
Love a bit of "stream of conscience" discussion. The "work" and the enjoyment of the "work" is an important component of what a "life " looks like. I think you have done a good job of describing what a good life looks like. Well done Peter.
One of your best videos. My wife and I started our " Ma and Pa " machine shop 38 years ago and your comments are right on. I tell people it's a way life to work for yourself and it requires commitment, something you want to do. My desire was to be as happy as possible and hope to be able to make a living doing it. Honest dealings and good work is the key. The money will come as you said. Lots of mistakes and things to learn as you go.
Very insightful, really appreciate you making this video. I would love to do what you do. It just seems like a tall mountain to climb and it's hard to know how to start. Thanks again!
That was really cool. One of the best youtube videos I've ever seen.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, it’s valuable and I really liked your perspective and the way you put your heart and passion into that beautiful career which I was in that career when I was younger, but I really want to start my own small job shop one day soon and work for myself and my passion and enjoy it,,, hopefully 🙏
Please, please keep your experience and information coming if at all possible. I myself am under 30 and always strive to learn and expand my abilities. I see myself more as a craftsmen then a businesmen, and that is what I think is holding me back. Your information is absolutely priceless for me! Thank you!
great video no doubt!.... by watching this video and others like it and especially reading all the comments people have left I've come to realize that I think what most people crave is "authenticity" "real" "honest" we/they see so little of it in real life people tend to presents a facade (mostly due to fear of what other people will think of them and to a smaller part lack of courage) ...I think that many people sense this very quickly (either consciously or unconsciously)
and because of that we tend to disregard whatever one of these facades are are saying, but when you hear authenticity from a real person being honest your head pops up and you listen closely it's surprising and interesting so keep being real keep being you thanks brother..
Thanks Peter, this kind of content is very valuable. I have never had a paycheck (for over 4 decades already) and think like you do. I have had employees that think opposite of this way, and instead of watching the big picture fail over watching pennies. I think there is a huge difference in industries tho, and you being in a lucrative slice of the machining industry facilitates this philosophy quite well. I would love to hear more about something you have done well at (apparently) and is one of my failures - that is managing time and keeping positive, and not stepping backwards (as you mentioned)... Thanks! BTW, It does not go un-noticed that having that picture over your shoulder is an important component to your way of thinking!
Mr. Peter thank you! For sharing your life experiences and knowledge with us. Social media ( the world ) needs people like you, Honest and Unique. 👏👏👏👏
Enjoyed it from first to last second. Please keep doing this type of videos. Im in my 6th year of selfemployment and can relate to so much stuff you mention. Thanks for the mentoring Peter.
Great video, an eye opening and great lesson in life as a new business owner, awesome stuff !!!!
Love the machining videos. But this is by far is THE BEST VIDEO, of yours for me. Man... what a great video.
Thanks..
👍 very interesting and insightful. You have so much to offer in many ways. Thanks Peter!
Nice to hear more about your personal history Peter! I strongly agree with your view on money and work. We are almost the same age (thought you were much younger), I was born, and still live and work in the Netherlands :)
Yes! Definitely interesting. Ive been working in machine shops since 2004 and Im just starting my own shop now. Got a VF2, already had fabrication equipment etc etc. Finishing up my first paying job now. Id love to hear more about this sort of thing. Thanks as usual Peter
I sincerely appreciated this discussion which was conducted with admirable humility and honesty. Keep it up, Peter.
You are absolutely correct.
I learn from experience, some of that is mistakes, good and bad relationships.
But I never give up.
Very good video.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Very similar to mine.
Take care, Ed.
This is valuable content that's hard to find. I think you do a great job. Go on! Thank you
Thank you for such deep thoughts!
You are a kind gentleman, I follow your work with passion. You're very good and precise. It is very clear to me that you do not work for money, you work with passion. A warm greeting from Sardinia (Italy)
Very well said. You are an inspiration to all kids out there thinking about starting there own business.
Thank you for this video. Priceless advice, please know that you helped a lot someone.
I completely agree with you man.
I am in a very similar situation, working for myself, mostly doing the parts that I enjoy doing, for sure not as good as your parts, but as you said, the important thing is to be happy and enjoy. I also focus a lot in my life outside of the work.
This world doesn't need high productivity and all the stuff they say when they see red numbers comparing production from the last year. In fact all that is harmfull for it. And sadly there is a lot of people focusing too much on the money, ignoring it doesn't make them happy. But we all have our own experience and lessons to learn.
I feel good and it brings hope to me, every time I find people with that mindset. Best regards from Barcelona, Spain.
Edgar.
Peter, this is awesome content. Looking forward to more.
I started my machining journey after dropping out when I was 15 operating a Mazak Quick Turn 15n that my dad programmed at the shop he worked for. I made shit pay up until I was 21, but it didn't matter because I knew I was learning valuable information that would make me more money in the long run. My dad recently passed away but he taught me the skills I need to live a comfortable life now at 38.
Yes. Interesting content. I too am in my sixties, been machining for about 38 years. Had my own shop for a while but spent most of my years at a large shop. Going to be retiring soon but still love the machining and challenge. We think a lot alike. Thanks for doing the videos.
This video is full of great advice, thank you Sir. You said that you don't know if content like this is interesting, this content is invaluable!!! Please keep showing your machinery skills as well as sharing your life lessons. No school would ever try to convince someone to not work for money. Working for a job well done is priceless, pushing boundaries is why you've made your abilities work for you!
BRAVO! ENCORE!
I am older, retired, but always wanted to learn machinist skills. From you and your videos I have learned quite a bit.. When I was young I learned a hint of some of these things from my grandfather in his shop. I went on to a totally different career but now can do the work I always wanted. What you are describing is the old style apprenticeship system which worked for over 1000 years. Today we have a different set of values and it is hard to see that as having any value... there are things an old hand can teach a young buck he can't learn any other way.... PS so those were YOUR Lugers.....Instant even higher respect!
Petter SO SO WELL SAID YOUR COMENTARY gives us all wisdom to fit are individual needs .🙌💰
Thank you for posting this video! Very informative. I ‘m a young person doing setups and production for an aerospace company.
Very interesting content Peter , all of your videos provide value .
You're a mentor to many including myself and I thank you for that.
as a 20 year old kid in college trying to run my own fabrication business and putting all my money and energy into equipment and tooling, this sort of video is more helpful than you know. I have learned so much from your videos and others on youtube like this old tony and ave and all those guys, just wanted to thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge with us new guys, it is the reason I have gotten to the point I have and learned most of what i know. thanks man keep the videos coming they are amazing.
I run my own business aswell, and I cant praise you enough for this video, very interesting. I do mostly repair work and manual machining and as long as I Keep delivering my custumors come back and happily Pay what i charge. It All happens because you deliver good work.
I’ve thought that since I started my shop. I just do it. I love it. It’s fun. It can make me cry at times. When it’s done there is no other feeling of self accomplishment.
I really like your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
This was interesting, thanks for sharing. I concur, and aim to someday be self employed as well. Also good information for the ignorant folks asking about the money.
Great video i was lucky to find my self on this track hopefully it pays of love what u do and you whont work a day in your life
Couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to the next installment.
Bang on point! that was heart warming and reassuring thanks.
Great attitude 👍. The love of the work. The money will come your work will speak for its self.
you are a gentleman, highly skilled and generous to share it with us, bless you