I WAS ROBBED.

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  • čas přidán 23. 11. 2023
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  • @DailyDrivenExotics
    @DailyDrivenExotics Před 5 měsíci +11971

    Put his info online. Help protect others from being scammed by this guy. You have shown us more than enough proof you’ve done everything you can before it came to this.

    • @averybolling
      @averybolling Před 5 měsíci +316

      I could agree anymore. I get strad's consciousness though. He's too nice of a guy most of the time, honestly. But this is why we love him. ❤️

    • @trcythmpsn
      @trcythmpsn Před 5 měsíci +151

      Go back to 12 minute videos of you and dave hooning around. These 40 minute videos isn't it.

    • @theinsaneshecklador6598
      @theinsaneshecklador6598 Před 5 měsíci +132

      Exactly. The next person he scams may not be able to eat a 30k loss as easily as Strad.

    • @nighthawk0077
      @nighthawk0077 Před 5 měsíci +87

      ​@@trcythmpsnwhat? You mean you don't like watching Mike explaining how to dry fit a fuel tank for 25 minutes? That aside the recent rally videos were fire 🔥

    • @MvPo2
      @MvPo2 Před 5 měsíci +51

      100% agree. If you wont share information of the company the next person who can't afford to lose 30K even 10K for a fence install might have a harder time to recoup losses. These companies need to be outed so the public knows to avoid them.

  • @PhotoDaveJax
    @PhotoDaveJax Před 5 měsíci +2389

    Contractor fraud is real. It should be addressed thru legal actions.

    • @starkyslp16
      @starkyslp16 Před 5 měsíci +58

      100%. Sue this guy. I bet he shows up to court, and if not you get even more satisfaction from the result.

    • @LORD_FLEX
      @LORD_FLEX Před 5 měsíci +1

      Uhmm @davejax

    • @C0ACHMAYNE
      @C0ACHMAYNE Před 5 měsíci +47

      David Kennedy: Kennedy Fence and Deck in Draper.

    • @BayareaXotics
      @BayareaXotics Před 5 měsíci +8

      @@C0ACHMAYNElet’s run up the bad reviews

    • @ninjastriker0137
      @ninjastriker0137 Před 5 měsíci

      @@BayareaXoticsjust seen james review” The absolute worst experience I’ve ever had. I paid a 50% deposit in September 2022 to David’s wife Rayna Kennedy to have a fence and gate installed at my house. It’s been over a year now and I have half of a fence installed and no gate in sight. He’s avoided my text messages and my calls. I will be taking him and his wife to court. Definitely avoid David and his scam company at all costs possible.”

  • @ChristopherDaySMM
    @ChristopherDaySMM Před 5 měsíci +770

    a shame that David Kennedy - Kennedy Fence + Deck (in Draper, UT) did that to you, Strad.

    • @CollegeMechanic
      @CollegeMechanic Před 5 měsíci +60

      Just left a review😉, can’t wait to call this guy and waste his time LOL

    • @eerhtelpirT
      @eerhtelpirT Před 5 měsíci +7

      Based on

    • @Urmum22129
      @Urmum22129 Před 5 měsíci +5

      Lads lest boost this comment

    • @saladbarsusan3583
      @saladbarsusan3583 Před 5 měsíci +20

      He took his website down 😂

    • @Rev_1776_
      @Rev_1776_ Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@saladbarsusan3583😂No doubt😂 What a LOOSER☠️☠️😂😂😂

  • @user-hp3sd2jq6g
    @user-hp3sd2jq6g Před 5 měsíci +259

    Before we get to the disappearing act... That short run of fence and gate cost 30 grand??? Red flag number one! But you, Strad, are a good dude and a class act. That's why we watch and that's why we are protective of you.

    • @dominicandawg3455
      @dominicandawg3455 Před 5 měsíci +13

      Fence contractors are scam artists. One tried to quote me 11k for a small fence. I did it myself for 3k total price.

  • @icbatothinkofaname
    @icbatothinkofaname Před 5 měsíci +6598

    Dude, please name and shame this man. You say this isn’t a lot of money to you, but this is a very large amount to many and most people. I’m sure that you won’t be the only one, you will be doing nothing wrong by telling their name, if they don’t want to be shamed then they shouldn’t be shameful.
    Edit: the fellow people of CZcams have found it

    • @3dzilla8
      @3dzilla8 Před 5 měsíci +213

      He doesn’t because you know that there will be tons of people accusing him of wanting to ruin businesses. Even though I think those businesses should burn to the ground lol. People will be like “first brogue now this, strad is making up stuff for content blah blah blah”

    • @davidwavidshmavider
      @davidwavidshmavider Před 5 měsíci +159

      Strad can ruin his life bro, he’s showing mercy. Bc stealing 15k isn’t worth his entire life, when the guys probably struggling with addiction, or an emotional disorder, untreated.

    • @ACE25-
      @ACE25- Před 5 měsíci +5

      Fr

    • @starkyslp16
      @starkyslp16 Před 5 měsíci +42

      Name and shame will only help other people. Do it Strad!

    • @matmul4850
      @matmul4850 Před 5 měsíci +16

      ​@davidwavidshmavider 15k not 30k. But still a lot of money.

  • @EdgasketGarage
    @EdgasketGarage Před 5 měsíci +3508

    It’s ok if it’s about the Money, Strad! You work hard for that money. You’re right. He’s wrong.

    • @RealRickCox
      @RealRickCox Před 5 měsíci +18

      In this instance - I tend to agree. It would be interesting to hear David's side of the story.

    • @digital0194
      @digital0194 Před 5 měsíci +10

      @@RealRickCox his side of the story doesnt matter hes obviously just a scammer and lied week after week month after month

    • @notayoutuber1237
      @notayoutuber1237 Před 5 měsíci +3

      It’s probably more about respect and thats guy doesn’t deserve any after many lies 🤦‍♂️ i know how it feels

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

    • @chuckdoom7665
      @chuckdoom7665 Před 5 měsíci +5

      He says it's not about the money so casually, when 15k is half or more of a years salary for most Americans.

  • @EliteAutoElegance
    @EliteAutoElegance Před 5 měsíci +107

    Wow Stradman your are genuinely a super nice guy I actually read those text messages and not one time did you even flip on so called David and you were even still genuinely happy when he did finally reach back out to you like seriously Stradman you are literally one of the nicest guys I know for someone who knew he was being taken advantage of and still being so super nice and generous to David still says alot .... I think I speak for everyone when I say you really are as nice as it gets stradman like wow im amazed to look at those text messages and see how u still respected David the entire time and never once had him feel less of a person or anything

    • @Know3ody
      @Know3ody Před 28 dny

      Of course he was. He was going to earn the money back in a video lmao..... he's not a normal person so stop putting him in your position. These multimillionaire play a different game to the rest of us ffs.

  • @BattlingWarrior85
    @BattlingWarrior85 Před 5 měsíci +23

    Congratulations James, you definitely deserve this, keep working hard.

  • @lukerynkofs8678
    @lukerynkofs8678 Před 5 měsíci +1732

    As a fence contractor, it hurts to see this kind of stuff. It’s so easy to be communicative and honest. Wish I lived in Utah and could of helped!

    • @apersunthathasaridiculousl1890
      @apersunthathasaridiculousl1890 Před 5 měsíci +17

      Not everyone can be an honest humble king

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

    • @BryanCumbo
      @BryanCumbo Před 5 měsíci

      it happens all the time over 35 years here........some of the story's customers tell me.

    • @dameonjensen
      @dameonjensen Před 5 měsíci

      Thank god he’s leaving Utah

  • @METRO4e
    @METRO4e Před 5 měsíci +630

    Strad, this is a sign where you shouldn't trust many people, and please don't be afraid to expose their company. Sometimes in life you don't have to be so kind with these type of people

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

    • @masonmccall2868
      @masonmccall2868 Před 5 měsíci

      Nah and pretty much ruin his life so many people gonna go looking for him on social media he know why will happen that’s why he won’t yk

    • @xavierhayes80
      @xavierhayes80 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Word! He seems like such a nice guy!! But it is A COLD World. People are so hateful to take advantage of nice people. Personally, I could have never been that nice I would exposed everything about him.

    • @METRO4e
      @METRO4e Před 5 měsíci

      @@xavierhayes80 facts, there are some people who are heartless in this world

    • @thomashutson
      @thomashutson Před 5 měsíci +1

      Im pretty sure the company is Kennedy Fence + Deck located in Draper Ut

  • @traindawg21
    @traindawg21 Před 5 měsíci +25

    James is such a good dude. I hate when good people go through stuff like this..

  • @vorticosecomb
    @vorticosecomb Před 5 měsíci +4

    7:00 Had a similar issue with a company for a deck... They get as much money as they can... prioritize "bigger jobs" and leave you in the dust. Hired a lawyer and had to go after them for services not rendered. It's sad that there are so many sketchy contractors out there. Super refreshing when you find someone who takes pride in their work and gets quality work done in a timely manner

  • @Hesham2008A
    @Hesham2008A Před 5 měsíci +323

    Giving him 7 k pocket for doing absolutely nothing but giving you the need to call your doc for a heartbeat rhythm check, is beyond generous on your end… 😂😂

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

  • @q_bzy
    @q_bzy Před 5 měsíci +601

    Sorry you're going through this James. I had learned this lesson too. Now I am more strict and hard when doing business. I'd rather apologize after the work is done, than be "nice" and lose out on your money later.

    • @notchristiann
      @notchristiann Před 5 měsíci +2

      Good call. Better safe then sorry, especially with bigger jobs🙏🏻 god bless

    • @un6250
      @un6250 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Stradman ends up shooting himself in the foot everytime. So many benefit of doubts means you are a massive pushover. Same happened with brogue. Not a good thing when you are a millionaire

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

  • @averyemersyn5509
    @averyemersyn5509 Před 4 měsíci +2

    The world needs more kind people like you!

  • @tylermcintire2537
    @tylermcintire2537 Před 5 měsíci +82

    I feel so bad for this man he’s been through so much

    • @SuperiorDefense
      @SuperiorDefense Před 5 měsíci +7

      I know right? Multi Million dollar home and 10 mil+ in cars. So much.

    • @densonjc
      @densonjc Před 5 měsíci

      @@SuperiorDefensehe came from the gutta 😢

    • @eduardusadrian4002
      @eduardusadrian4002 Před 5 měsíci

      Lol i dont usually comment, but i have been following him since he slept in Audi TT to take pictures of exotic cars to earn, you dont know what someone have been through, he worked hard for what he have got now, and he deserved it, so stop being envious and actually put the work in lol.@@SuperiorDefense

    • @c4lyoutube968
      @c4lyoutube968 Před 5 měsíci

      @@SuperiorDefenseyour just jealous he went through more struggles then you to get that much money he started out literally living in his car

    • @Ash-si5gi
      @Ash-si5gi Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@SuperiorDefense Dude went from living in a half-working Audi TT on the streets of Beverly Hills and editing Monterey Car Week footage on his old MacBook in a McDonald's. Several thousands he had to shell out for fixing the fuel pump on the Audi TT. Now he's here. If anything, I think he's damn earned the future he built for himself from almost nothing.

  • @samuelcotner435
    @samuelcotner435 Před 5 měsíci +372

    Man you really need people that you can trust... I feel bad bc it's always you and like you said... You're the nice guy

    • @C0ACHMAYNE
      @C0ACHMAYNE Před 5 měsíci

      dumb kid with lots of money, he got scammed. lol not robbed.

    • @livinglife1089
      @livinglife1089 Před 5 měsíci +7

      His age really shows sometimes. Wish he had some older people in his life he can trust for advice. Makes many poor choices

    • @ThatRandomRepublican
      @ThatRandomRepublican Před 5 měsíci

      @@livinglife1089shut up

    • @brqxton8974
      @brqxton8974 Před 5 měsíci +4

      @@livinglife1089it has nothing to do with age. He’s simply slightly lacking in the common sense department

    • @infinitehazard5197
      @infinitehazard5197 Před 5 měsíci

      Nope, but you should take your own advice. Ignorant fool@@brqxton8974

  • @tango8011
    @tango8011 Před 5 měsíci +200

    30k for that bit of fence?! Holy heck 😮 I think that's where you were taken for a fool to begin with. Ouch man. Glad you found someone decent to do the gate though.

    • @Mjplezia
      @Mjplezia Před 5 měsíci +20

      Sadly an aluminum fence with motorized gate, 30k isn’t bad

    • @livinglife1089
      @livinglife1089 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I always feel bad for Strad. His age shows when he makes such bad decisions. Wish he had a trustworthy adult to consult with

    • @jonathanhealey320
      @jonathanhealey320 Před 5 měsíci +12

      ​@@livinglife1089he's like mid thirty dude

    • @daexion
      @daexion Před 5 měsíci +9

      @@livinglife1089 happens to people both young and old alike when they first start dealing with contractors.

    • @smcox1991
      @smcox1991 Před 5 měsíci

      Exactly my thoughts 😂

  • @jamiegaboury3912
    @jamiegaboury3912 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I think a few guys have seen the Stradman coming and overcharged on this house build..I appreciate seeing you're human caring and trusting.. I think showing even you can be scammed is a great teaching moment for everyone unfortunately

  • @mikesavage5545
    @mikesavage5545 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Same EXACT thing happened to me back in 2005. Guy kept asking for the balance even though he wasn’t close to being done and then my now ex wife paid him even though I said not to and he cashed the check at our bank that day and then lied and lied for months and it wasn’t worth the 3-4 grand to keep up anymore. Must be a ton of business to be had if people can do this and get away with it over and over! Lesson learned Strad! Happy holidays! ❤🎉

  • @viper627
    @viper627 Před 5 měsíci +286

    Hope it's clickbate

  • @BenjaminMutuku
    @BenjaminMutuku Před 5 měsíci +33

    That's ridiculous! James - you were ripped off. You shouldn't have to pay this much money for a fence and gate. I'm in Utah and definitely wouldn't want to do business with this contractor, let alone, know people who are considering doing business with him. I hope that what's left of the work is completed without further hustle.

  • @carlosvillalobos3652
    @carlosvillalobos3652 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Love seeing the content with you and Sophia!! You guys look great together!! Keep up the great content and wish you guys years and years of happiness!

  • @chilidog73
    @chilidog73 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I feel for you James. Been waiting a month for a septic guy to finish a system install after they didn't even hook up the main sewer line. Just had sewage dumping into the ground. People just can't do what's right. I don't know why you don't want to call people out. They didn't do what's right, and you should protect others from getting scammed.

  • @braer240
    @braer240 Před 5 měsíci +77

    Hey man. We’ve all been there. EVERY SINGLE TIME I’ve paid money before the service was done. I’ve always got robbed. Paid a contractor to build me a haltree and never got it made. Prepaid for 5 sessions for tattoo removal, got two done with A TON of appointment problems(they already had their money) 2 months later they “close business”. And I have a ton more. These were the last two. NEVER EVER PAY a deposit without putting it in a credit card. Even if you have to lose the cc processing fee, at least it’s insurance if they never follow through. Lesson learned. I’ll never pay a deposit unless with credit card ever again

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

    • @electrichellion5946
      @electrichellion5946 Před 5 měsíci

      You tube hiding replies again.

  • @Daa155
    @Daa155 Před 5 měsíci +47

    Super sorry to hear about the fence. Some contractors suck. I understand not wanting to mess with someone’s livelihood, but if their livelihood is ripping off customers and taking their money then I would argue that it’s hurting those in your community to not notify as many as possible of a fence contractor by the name of David that steals money. At the very least you should report him to Utah DOPL so they can investigate and revoke his license (if you haven’t done so already). I own and run a demolition company in Utah my self and it always hurts to hear people getting ripped off.

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

  • @sever7817
    @sever7817 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Same story started for me in October last year as well. Gave him almost half upfront for materials and whatnot but it has been a struggle over here as well. I did the same thing and was nice because I did get a specific powder coated color and fencing and it was a lot of fencing if I am being honest. It’s been a hassle of people not showing up to over promising and under delivering consistently. Finally got all of the iron that was paid for at least in the past month, awaiting for them to install the double automatic doors.
    Moral of the story as someone in contracting, most iron workers are like this

    • @TheOg1223
      @TheOg1223 Před 5 měsíci

      why do people deposit? if you didn't pay after work was done they could sue you. i know in my country you only pay when work is done bud usa might have another culture????

    • @sever7817
      @sever7817 Před 5 měsíci

      @@TheOg1223 it’s usually the same here, people only do it if they state that they need some money to pay for the material.

  • @keenanlarsen
    @keenanlarsen Před 5 měsíci +3

    Stradman is the nicest person ever to not put his whole name or business or wife’s name out there he should have and he can never get a break of issues and bad people

  • @maximusgamer6328
    @maximusgamer6328 Před 5 měsíci +261

    You my friend have come a long way. No matter what happens, I will always support you:)

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

  • @ChrisDMarsh78
    @ChrisDMarsh78 Před 5 měsíci +36

    The real reason why a lot of us love your channel is because of the transparency with everything. Sucks that the gate guy screwed you over. You definitely didn't deserve that, no one does. People are shady. Keep up the quality videos!

  • @LondonMcNeely-xv5pe
    @LondonMcNeely-xv5pe Před 5 měsíci +1

    I am so sorry James you deserve better and should definitely put his info out love your vids and hope to find out where you’re moving to.
    Also, Arizona is a good place to live

  • @benjaminsmith8754
    @benjaminsmith8754 Před 5 měsíci +3

    My best wishes to you strad. I hope you find what you are looking for in your new city!

  • @endeflector320
    @endeflector320 Před 5 měsíci +13

    Titling the video ‘I WAS ROBBED’ and then being sponsored by simplisafe is so ironic

  • @amac_aviation
    @amac_aviation Před 5 měsíci +33

    Noooo, you were robbed😭😭 The only thing that makes it better is that you posted, always amazing to see your videos.

  • @SirPresidentOfTheRoYaL
    @SirPresidentOfTheRoYaL Před 5 měsíci +72

    Stradman is too nice of a person to deserve this

  • @AllStarWashing
    @AllStarWashing Před 2 měsíci

    Professionalism to the T. You are a walking inspiration and it's sad to see someone try and scam you. If he would have had good integrity he could have had a life long customer!

  • @Chamacurmom
    @Chamacurmom Před 5 měsíci +103

    It’s a shame people like this give contractors a bad name! I know so many people who have been scammed! You gotta be careful who you give money too!

    • @ryanlemons3255
      @ryanlemons3255 Před 5 měsíci

      Usually has to be a signed contract so any other deqlinga not dealt with can show up for small claims court.

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

    • @Chamacurmom
      @Chamacurmom Před 5 měsíci

      @@ryanlemons3255 absolutely, and I agree. Though I still know plenty of people who have been screwed. It’s wild how much money people will hand over to a stranger, just because they have a business card and a van.
      I know someone who hired a contractor to build his shop, put $45k (half) down for materials. The “contractor” did this to many people, he then fled to Mexico never to be heard from again. Only proof he had was a receipt. And texts but no one to go after. Just out $45k it’s a shame.

  • @_LEGENDARY_EURY_
    @_LEGENDARY_EURY_ Před 5 měsíci +25

    Strad I absolutely love the videos and the way you handle yourself in such situations.... I've also been there and honestly I would say it sucks , you absolutely deserve the best brother , WHAT A W U ARE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

  • @WillF1980
    @WillF1980 Před 4 měsíci

    Hard not to smile watching your videos. You are always positive even when explaining bad stuff. Just a happy dude.

  • @chiefdabstoomuch3915
    @chiefdabstoomuch3915 Před 5 měsíci

    You live and you learn brother, got to watch your back always!!!! We love you strad

  • @jamiskinz5997
    @jamiskinz5997 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Strad, I’ve been a viewer and subscriber of your channel for four years. It is saddening to me that these unfortunate circumstances keep happening to you! It’s time to take some action because that’s a lot of money lost. People like this are not ok and should not be let go free for there actions only to do the same to someone else!!!

  • @markjohnson5250
    @markjohnson5250 Před 5 měsíci +11

    I searched “David K fencing contractor Utah” and I found a company called “A Fence Utah” in Clearfield/Layton area. The reviews seem to match James’s experience and one even mentions a David by name. Hopefully you take legal action against them James.

    • @hugge9798
      @hugge9798 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Found the same but people are saying it’s Kennedy Fence and deck or something like that

    • @markjohnson5250
      @markjohnson5250 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@hugge9798oh crap you’re right. How many bad fencing guys named David are there in Utah 😭

  • @tjultra3985
    @tjultra3985 Před 5 měsíci +1

    As a fan who lives and is from Utah for years, im sad you have to leave. I remember one time I saw your Bugatti at the wings and wheels thing, it was so cool. Im still gonna watch you (obviously) but i hope where ever you move you love as much as you loved here.
    Well, im assuming you loved it here

  • @JohnSmith-xf5im
    @JohnSmith-xf5im Před 5 měsíci

    Remodeling contractor here, for first time customers who we‘re working with, WITHOUT a general contractor, we usually ask for a 50% payment to assure that we won’t be left holding the bag after purchasing materials.
    Of course they’re all paid to the business account, and we provide receipts after purchase to show proof that we’re doing our job, we also sign a contract.

  • @legoforestmen3234
    @legoforestmen3234 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thank you for letting us know so we don't get scammed too. 😊 Sorry that happened, but at least you now finally have a gate!

  • @mrmoxley
    @mrmoxley Před 5 měsíci +58

    you must put David's name and company out there so that the same thing doesn't happen to the next person who may not be able to recover like you'd recover from a major loss.

    • @AkaShiiva
      @AkaShiiva Před 5 měsíci +13

      Kennedy Fence + Deck, LLC | pretty sure thats the guy but im not for sure

    • @kingkerry123
      @kingkerry123 Před 5 měsíci +4

      He gave enough info that anyone looking for the same product will know who it is and left out enough that hobbyist trolls won't destroy the guys life. At least not without a bunch of investigating.

    • @sammun1585
      @sammun1585 Před 5 měsíci +2

      ​@@AkaShiivayeah and bro already deleted his company 😂

    • @ginogagliardi7080
      @ginogagliardi7080 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@AkaShiivain Canada? lol

    • @bushnorth472
      @bushnorth472 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Might be “A Fence Utah” has a bunch of 1-2 star reviews and some talking about a guy named “David”

  • @jhamby8773
    @jhamby8773 Před 5 měsíci

    I own a fence company in Lubbock, Texas and those prices are insane 😮. Glad it’s getting sorted!

  • @derekchappell8509
    @derekchappell8509 Před 5 měsíci

    Saw you out on the town today as I drove into work. Enjoy the weather while it’s like this, cause in 9mo. It gets brutal.
    Hit me up if you want to check out the best roads around here. Around town is nothing but straight lines but we have some gems.
    Welcome brother.

  • @emrahalibasic6975
    @emrahalibasic6975 Před 5 měsíci +8

    You work so hard to keep us entertained you don’t deserve this your such an amazing person you really don’t deserve to be treated like this . When I saw this I was upset and hurt

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

  • @mikepanek736
    @mikepanek736 Před 5 měsíci +139

    You should definitely give out his name and company name. That way this doesn’t happen to anyone else. To you it’s not a lot of money but to the average person it’s a huge deal. Never protect scammers and con artists .

    • @leetjohnson
      @leetjohnson Před 5 měsíci +25

      David Kennedy - Kennedy Fence + Deck. Draper, UT.

    • @AceGT55
      @AceGT55 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@leetjohnsonyep

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

    • @SneakyNinja-vp2ml
      @SneakyNinja-vp2ml Před 5 měsíci +14

      @@leetjohnsonthey took the website down 😂

    • @ScorpionBoosted
      @ScorpionBoosted Před 5 měsíci

      fr just checked and they fully took it down@@SneakyNinja-vp2ml

  • @sk8absence
    @sk8absence Před 3 měsíci

    The text from you to David saying "Dude I'm so sorry I forgot to reach out the last few days" just to bug him had me dying😂😂😂

  • @fatherfuji
    @fatherfuji Před 5 měsíci

    This is for anyone hiring any contractor for any type of work. Sign a contract with scope of work and milestone deadlines. It might seem like a hassle but it will be there to protect you as the homeowner in these sort of cases. You can then sue for breach of contract and get your money back.

  • @findglint
    @findglint Před 5 měsíci +19

    Love you brother your videos motivate me to do better everyday and I can’t stress enough how much I appreciate you❤️🙏 have a blessed day

  • @issakorean
    @issakorean Před 5 měsíci +9

    gotta admit james youre being a generous person. i love how you are giving him so many chances and even when he ghosts you, you dont use your platform to go after him but rather prevent others from experiencing this also

  • @checkernightmare
    @checkernightmare Před 5 měsíci +1

    30K is not a small amount! I want to call that sum a small amount one day. I'm so proud of you strad! You've gotten so far!!

  • @cali.s5505
    @cali.s5505 Před 5 měsíci

    Money changes people. It amazes me how genuine you are and get screwed over every single time.

  • @mercerreilly6984
    @mercerreilly6984 Před 5 měsíci +8

    We need sopia in more videos she is a adorable you guys are a great couple it’s always a great day when stradman uploads a brand new video way to go strad your a great dude keep up the great work

  • @CatusShorts
    @CatusShorts Před 5 měsíci +3

    My heart sank when he said he’s moving 😢 TheStradMan is so Iconic with Utah. He makes it that much better! We Love you Stradman!!

  • @leo_elon98
    @leo_elon98 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I had someone steal from my family aswell, we just moved into a house and the whole house has this nasty carpet so we hired this guy named James to come rip the carpet up and put new stuff in and he said that we need to pay him half first so we did and then when it came to the day he requested that well all just left the house so he could rip it up easier so my family grabbed all our things and went to a hotel for the day and then about 6 pm that night me and my dad went back to check on him, he was nowhere to be found. He ripped up about half the houses carpet and just ran away, we then dug deeper he apparently had done it to do many people, James was arrested later this year and is in jail slowly paying back everyone that he robbed from. So this just goes make sure you look at everything about the people you hire, stay safe

  • @robertw5167
    @robertw5167 Před 5 měsíci

    Dude, it's not just you. I run a company out of Cincinnati, and I had a similar situation with a concrete contractor. Ended up costing me about $18,000 out of pocket after not only did he screw up the concrete, but also screwed up the brand new pool that didn't even have water in it that I had the repair. Live and learn!

  • @kevinjaisingh8264
    @kevinjaisingh8264 Před 5 měsíci +8

    I really hope he’s not actually moving. Wanted to see big car meets or all his friends at the new house. But I support what you do bro. Keep going.

    • @ChR0nos_7734
      @ChR0nos_7734 Před 5 měsíci +8

      typical youtube tradition. Buy an expensive car or build an expensive house, it's the youtuber law to sell it not long after because they can't afford the car/afford the house

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER Před 5 měsíci

      @@ChR0nos_7734his house is really big and custom

    • @venom5809
      @venom5809 Před 5 měsíci

      @@ChR0nos_7734 The house was a debacle from the beginning with poor design and way too big and expensive compared to everything else around it. Getting rid of that thing will be a nightmare.

  • @KollektorKahn
    @KollektorKahn Před 5 měsíci +4

    You really are the nice guy. I hate seeing people disrespect kind people. It’s crazy.

  • @OrazCostanzo
    @OrazCostanzo Před 5 měsíci

    I feel so bad for Stradman genuinely honest human being that just keeps getting scammed :(

  • @rayshonrandolph2563
    @rayshonrandolph2563 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Expose that man! Also I understand its the principal but $15,000 is alot of f***king money to be beating and the bush about and its YOUR hard earned money! I hate that you keep going thru bs man you're a great dude, been rocking with you since day one. Proud of you fam, you're a huge inspiration. Stop letting people take advantage of you fam! You dont deserve that crap! Anyway, Love ya Strad, keep being great. 🙏🏾💯

    • @SRT_VILLAIN
      @SRT_VILLAIN Před 5 měsíci +1

      He gave him that money he could’ve did a fan give away😂

  • @teabags3632
    @teabags3632 Před 5 měsíci +9

    I could watch stead for the rest of my life you never disappoint.

  • @BrianAz
    @BrianAz Před 5 měsíci +6

    We hear of this all too often. Sick and sad and I hope you take him to court anything else you can do to get some justice.

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

  • @thestartofanempire4371
    @thestartofanempire4371 Před 5 měsíci

    Good luck on youre long trip! But keep us up to date on videos! ❤

  • @Roxas_DM
    @Roxas_DM Před 5 měsíci

    It’s all good bro! Keep being the nice guy! You are where you are in life because you’re a nice guy!

  • @caffeinatedrizz
    @caffeinatedrizz Před 5 měsíci +37

    Never did I expect to basically choke on my breath by reading Strad's video title.

    • @Not_sammm
      @Not_sammm Před 5 měsíci

      My heart literally sank, all I saw was I’m leaving Utah I didn’t even see the title

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

  • @Samo_Wings
    @Samo_Wings Před 5 měsíci +15

    What the heck?! I’m so freaking confused dude. He builds that gorgeous, giant, perfect home and then moves away? I would say somethin happened financially.

    • @Griegs
      @Griegs Před 5 měsíci +6

      yea im lost bro

    • @ICP1SBJ
      @ICP1SBJ Před 5 měsíci +3

      I think he's just house-sitting at a friend's place maybe for the winter.

    • @venom5809
      @venom5809 Před 5 měsíci

      @@ICP1SBJ You have said that in a hundred comments. No one house sits houses in warm places in the winter. LOL. Why the hell would the owner of a house in a warm climate not be there in the winter?

    • @christopheraragon1813
      @christopheraragon1813 Před 5 měsíci

      He’s looking into purchasing a 4+ million dollar car and you think something happened financially? lol, you ever heard of a second home?

    • @dannyrocket77
      @dannyrocket77 Před 5 měsíci

      Here in Utah the winters can be brutal. Makes it hard to do content, build cars, etcwhen its snows and its below 30 degrees F most of the time. Winters here destroy the cars. Not to mention the roads.

  • @commonname571
    @commonname571 Před 5 měsíci

    Had a similar situation with a “reputable” collision shop. Had a minor accident and they fixed my car but they damaged one of their replacement parts while installing it. I took the car back and they order another part and I hear nothing for 3 weeks. I went back and they had no idea what I was talking about and tried to lie and say that I never brought the car back. They ordered another mirror and it came in but they still had to paint it, they said it would be painted that Friday after I was there. I went back in on Monday and they still haven’t painted it. It had taken now over a month to deal with something that shouldn’t have even taken a week.

  • @Graeme_is_SPED
    @Graeme_is_SPED Před 5 měsíci +36

    I love your videos stad I have been watching for over 5 years and you have been a huge inspiration

  • @theultrarealdave3052
    @theultrarealdave3052 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Hope you're happy with your choice strad. Love u!

  • @joshfine8941
    @joshfine8941 Před 3 měsíci

    This dudes energy is over the top. I like it!

  • @evwhizz
    @evwhizz Před 5 měsíci

    I'm so sorry you have to go through this!

  • @aleyyyy420
    @aleyyyy420 Před 5 měsíci +96

    TLDR: no one robbed his home, cars, or physical items, but someone ripped him off on a fence deal that was delayed for 1.5 years. Not as big as I thought, but still unfortunate.

    • @dvrsst
      @dvrsst Před 5 měsíci

      well that's relieving still that's annoying and it happens a lot to people unfortunately

    • @C0ACHMAYNE
      @C0ACHMAYNE Před 5 měsíci

      strad is just a dumb kid. just like his lambo

    • @maxacethetrader
      @maxacethetrader Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks

    • @DiamondX-wing
      @DiamondX-wing Před 5 měsíci +1

      Just glad the cars ok

    • @JuiceBoxMusica
      @JuiceBoxMusica Před 5 měsíci +8

      surprised nobody is wondering wtf is up with the move

  • @DukeGang11
    @DukeGang11 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Protecting this man’s identity and business is bat shit insane….

  • @kevveh
    @kevveh Před 5 měsíci

    Stradman is one of the nicest person to ever exist. He knew he was being robbed/scammed and even wanted to give David an additional $7k. You cant make this up

  • @1sleet460
    @1sleet460 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Strad it’s good to be the nice guy because everyone watching this video is inspired to be the nice guy

  • @Alda853
    @Alda853 Před 5 měsíci +7

    As a contractor who's been in business over 30yrs sounds like David has a drug problem and had u write the check to his wife because he's upside down at the bank and dont wanna pay them what he owes but if in his wifes name David can avoid all that sad part alot of shaddy contractors work this way ive seen it so many times while i pull up to finish and fix what them others ruined or didnt complete

  • @Willsurf
    @Willsurf Před 5 měsíci +4

    Hey strad! 😁 Every year here in FL on thanksgiving weekend there is a car event held at the Daytona International speedway called the Turkey Run! People travel here for this event from all over! It would be so cool to see your cars there! (it's also a good place to sell cars if needed or just show them!) Anyway, heading over this weekend and just wanted to let you know about it for next year! It might help you get some cool content up!! ☺

  • @2kSwaaag
    @2kSwaaag Před 11 dny

    STRADMAN!! My 5 year old nephew admires you and watches ALL of your videos. I got him super into cars since he was 6 months old, and he just recently turned 5.
    He said that once he is 16 and can drive his own car, he is going to go on a roadtrip to go visit the Stradman!
    This all came from a 5 year old who only calls Lamborghinis by “Aventadors”.
    When I tried to take a video of him, he laughed at me and said my account was too small for the Stradman to ever see.
    Lmao this is all 100% true. I’m hoping he doesn’t have to wait until he’s 16 to see the Stradman!

  • @craig6053
    @craig6053 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Don't blame you, I'm leaving Utah and this f'ng cold & snow next year when I retire.

  • @RaceCarFriends
    @RaceCarFriends Před 5 měsíci +3

    Too many people mistake kindness for weakness.

  • @paulbhager
    @paulbhager Před 5 měsíci +6

    I think sharing david's information is the best thing you could do, save somebody else from getting in the same situation as you.

    • @nokizzy5622
      @nokizzy5622 Před 5 měsíci

      Kennedy Fence + Deck is located at in Draper, Utah IS THE COMPANY, EXPOSE THEM

  • @mauriciojv7901
    @mauriciojv7901 Před 5 měsíci

    This makes my blood boil inside. Had the same happening to me back in 2020 but way worse. We started some rebuilding during the pandemic and we made every payment we had agreed, but the contractor walked away feb/march 21 and to this day I would be homeless if not by my parents house. And now I´m back there at the age of 53 with wife, kid and two cats. My house has no electricity, no water, no doors, no windows, the roof is in pretty bad shape and that SOB has all my money and with all that happened since then I had to make improvements at my parents house and do not have any more money to finish "the titanic". Well, c’est la vie right ? Good luck with your SOB.

  • @allenyao552
    @allenyao552 Před 5 měsíci

    Similar story has happened to me as well and it was so annoying being lied to. Fortunately I only gave the contractor a small fraction of deposit and he finally did get the job done.

  • @jeffersonspeight1410
    @jeffersonspeight1410 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Loveing the vid they r getting better and better we will alway support u James ❤❤

  • @jacksonhogue2598
    @jacksonhogue2598 Před 5 měsíci +92

    Strad you have come a very long way.i have been watching forever.respect

  • @user-od9iz9cv1w
    @user-od9iz9cv1w Před 5 měsíci

    Good PSA. My insurance is covering some repairs to my home. We used open bidding to select a GC in 2020. They promised to finish the work by Sept 2021. It is now Nov 2023 and they promise to finish the work by Sept 2024. And the price is now 10x the original bid. I hate construction.
    BTW, how about an update on the Lambo twin turbo debacle.

  • @ItsJustCarl1983
    @ItsJustCarl1983 Před 5 měsíci

    I love my Honda HRV and my wife’s ford escape . But man those cars look awesome, keep up the hard work stradman

  • @6speedArks
    @6speedArks Před 5 měsíci +12

    kennedy fence and deck draper
    His name is David Kennedy .
    The amount of patience Strad has is amazing but it’s crazy the amount of people who take advantage of him .
    Posting this to warn people of bad people who run a corrupt business .
    From what I’ve heard and researched that is his company.

  • @MELOSINCE87
    @MELOSINCE87 Před 5 měsíci +4

    David would have been rocking those new air cinderblocks at the local lake if this was me😂 no way I’m letting somebody steal $7500 for a failed gate set up and then try to scam you over the course of an entire year

  • @skyelarbrennan9213
    @skyelarbrennan9213 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Kennedy Fence and Deck, Draper Utah. Internet makes it too easy to hold these people accountable

  • @XanderKage9999
    @XanderKage9999 Před 4 měsíci

    🤯 dude a fence contract shouldn't span out that long right 😅.
    Anyway god bless you Strad thanks for the content

  • @Junior-fl6wd
    @Junior-fl6wd Před 5 měsíci +6

    You absolutely need to name that company so nobody else gets scammed. $15,000 might not be a lot to you but it is a lot of money to most people. Please do us right by naming that company so we don’t ever use them.

  • @Thomas-jq2im
    @Thomas-jq2im Před 5 měsíci +4

    And here I was thinking James was going to say that it was Sophia who robbed him. She's obviously stolen his heart!

  • @jeffblackburn1235
    @jeffblackburn1235 Před 5 měsíci

    Sad to see you leave Utah even tho you might return. It was cool to have you in the same state. You will be missed Stradman hope and wish you the best in your next adventure(s)

    • @ICP1SBJ
      @ICP1SBJ Před 5 měsíci

      lol he's not moving for good. He said he's not selling the house. He even gave a hint that the day he left it was snowing in UT. He's going south for the winter.

  • @riverview27
    @riverview27 Před 16 dny

    Jesus, the energy on this guy!

  • @carterbmtb4781
    @carterbmtb4781 Před 5 měsíci +13

    $30,000 is not a small amount of money