Big Jobs, Heavy Equipment & Bad choices- my worst beginner mistakes & what I've learned from them

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  • čas přidán 27. 09. 2018
  • When I first started my business I made a lot of mistakes. Like Buying all NEW equipment. Trucks, excavators, backhoes, skid steers- Because I seen every body else doing it. Now-My priority is People. I realized it was the people that made my business thrive. Business's fail to invest in their people. They Don't succeed Because they buy new Equipment without A great team. A good team will deliver amazing results-even if your equipment is NOT brand new. I stopped buying new equipment & started investing in my people and it changed everything. People are the most important asset in your company. Your team builds your dream. But many people buy brand new equipment thinking thats the answer. I made a Bad choice early on- I bought all new equipment- financed myself to the brink. That was the wrong move. Then I paid off all the excavators(5 brand new ones), dump trucks(5), skid loaders(17) etc etc and started investing into acquiring an amazing team. I would never go back. Every year I have a decision-do I buy some new piece of heavy equipment-or give back to my team. you figure that one out....Don't let the idgets in youtube land steer you wrong.
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  • @willsdsm
    @willsdsm Před 5 lety +214

    People don't quit jobs they quit bosses

    • @alexmatthews6779
      @alexmatthews6779 Před 5 lety +7

      I couldn't agree more!!

    • @commonnons3ns316
      @commonnons3ns316 Před 5 lety +5

      will thompson absolutely!

    • @rowdybroomstick1216
      @rowdybroomstick1216 Před 5 lety +12

      Best comment ever! Every situation I can think of was because a boss wouldn't address a problem wouldn't fix a employee's work truck or his a/c or his brake's but it always came back to the boss somehow or another. People quit bosses not job's!! Is spot on!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @joerobinson7224
      @joerobinson7224 Před 5 lety +4

      U dam right

    • @Samsonmetaphysical
      @Samsonmetaphysical Před 5 lety +4

      Yes because I never saw someone kill a job, but I can't say the same for a boss.

  • @wymershandymanservice9965
    @wymershandymanservice9965 Před 5 lety +57

    That’s what a good owner /boss is all about 👍. Once you have good people and you treat them as such it’s always a win win situation.

  • @alexmatthews6779
    @alexmatthews6779 Před 5 lety +50

    OK, Stan, If you don't mind me saying, this video was a God send. I just turned in my 2 week notice today, and it wasn't because I just wanted to leave, it was because I just felt like a body. My boss, just didn't make me feel like a part of the team, and as you put it, "Alienated" me. So I just want to say thanks. Thanks for the great video, and helping me see a little more that there are bosses out their like you. God Bless, And Go Get Em'!

    • @themadmachinist8637
      @themadmachinist8637 Před 5 lety

      So long as you command respect and discipline there is no reason you can't be decent and friendly to your floor workers.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +3

      Thanks so much Alex, wishing you the best of luck in your next job!

    • @brandynkennedy1818
      @brandynkennedy1818 Před 5 lety +4

      Dont command anything, treat them like humans and they will want to follow your lead

    • @chriswright5274
      @chriswright5274 Před 5 lety +2

      I was the guy who went the extra mile 12 hr days 5 to5 here in cumberland it was a prominent Landscaping Company I fliped a company from failing to buying a $30,000 dump truck and $12,000 box truck then come winner when the fellow owed me $1,500 our relationship went sour I just want to find that place I belong and be able to stay there I ifixed equipment big and small did welding fix plows and dump beds drive axles on skid steers.

    • @chriswright5274
      @chriswright5274 Před 5 lety +1

      He told me i was his mechanic in a can

  • @Community-Action
    @Community-Action Před 5 lety +15

    Wow an employer who understands!! If only more employers could take this approach

  • @aarondarling6653
    @aarondarling6653 Před 5 lety +11

    hit the nail on the head. I wish I had bosses like you in the past, but then if I had I wouldn't be my own boss now.

  • @pleaseholdwhileiprocessyou1513

    People say don't be friends with your employees, be a boss not a friend. That's bull crap I've had foremen that were good friends and I worked harder for them than anybody because we worked together. It wasn't about the job it was about working with your buddies to accomplish a goal. How productive are people that hate their boss?

    • @shanecunningham3421
      @shanecunningham3421 Před 5 lety +2

      Rob Pridemore amen to the that brother

    • @antoniasimeon9198
      @antoniasimeon9198 Před 5 lety +2

      Rob pridemore I couldn't agree more

    • @RobCalhounPGH
      @RobCalhounPGH Před 5 lety +3

      There's merit to the concept of not being "friends" with employees. People are willing to let things go with friends because they want to maintain that friendship, even things that should not be overlooked.
      That doesn't mean you have to be an asshole. It's business. Just be fair, consistent, alert to their needs, and the rest takes care of itself.

    • @pleaseholdwhileiprocessyou1513
      @pleaseholdwhileiprocessyou1513 Před 5 lety +4

      @@RobCalhounPGH Well a friend should care about your business as much as you do. You both should have loyalty and respect for each other. The word friend is thrown around to loosely.

    • @RobCalhounPGH
      @RobCalhounPGH Před 5 lety +1

      Nobody will care about your business as much as you do. Not your employees, your investors, or even your spouse unless they have just as much time, money and lost sleep invested as you do.
      To your employees it's a source of employment; your investors, a dividend; your spouse, a source of stress and competitor for your time.

  • @nitebishop
    @nitebishop Před 5 lety +16

    26 years on the job don’t see myself leaving anytime soon my fathers been with the same company for over 40 years and we have a lot of people with us could’ve been with us for at least 30 years so that is very true what you were saying in this video equipment doesn’t make the job the people do

  • @72hourbob61
    @72hourbob61 Před 5 lety +43

    I am getting old now and work for a guy that does not pay me much of anything, but he takes care of me. I fix everything he drags in here cars, dump trucks, boats, tractors, mower, all lawn eq., motorcycles, trucks, I help work on the houses he flips, billboards, you name it. On the other hand in the next few days, he is going to take me to Barbers ventage bike show and he pays for everything, then from time to time when he is working on a house in FL. he will load up 2 motorcycles and take me down with him for a week. Most of the time He just sticks me on a bike, hands me some money and tells me how to find the beach. Just 3 days ago he came back into town and told me I need to buy some new close for the Barbers trip and hand me $200.00. You may ask what does he get out of this. He is out of town 2 to 6 weeks at a time and I have never given him any need to think about what is going on here, he knows I treat everything he owns like it was mine. Show some love to the people that work for you, show you care.

    • @housemachine509
      @housemachine509 Před 5 lety

      72+HourBOB blessings awesome post. Hope to find a good team but boy it’s tough these days

  • @dabalmesbp
    @dabalmesbp Před 5 lety +9

    A good boss should not only know HOW to do everything his employees do but also be willing to get in there and get his hands dirty if a situation requires it. A good boss should never ask his employees to do something he has not already done or is not willing to do himself. It's a matter of lead by example.

  • @louisroy9348
    @louisroy9348 Před 5 lety +5

    Spot on Stan, I don't work in landscaping but in manufacturing and what you said applies to most any job.
    I couldn't do my job as a supervisor without great people working for me. A genuine thank you, you are an asset to the company said when handing out the paychecks does wonders for a person's moral.
    I really like your channel and wish you the best.
    Regards

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks Louis for watching my channel , the best to you too !

  • @tropicalpines4585
    @tropicalpines4585 Před 5 lety +4

    Awesome advice Stan. I think about this every day at work. You can tell who the go getters are not by their skills or experience, but by their attitudes and character.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks Joshua, much appreciated.

  • @petepage2076
    @petepage2076 Před 5 lety +10

    You hit the nail on the head! I left a pretty decent paying job several year's ago, and started my own engineering construction company. One reason that I left them was "they" (corporate to foreman) referred to us as "bodies".... I will never refer to an employee as that. Secondly, I'd rather have a brand new, inexperienced person, and train them how to operate my equipment. Than hiring an experienced operator that has bad habits, that uses and abuses the equipment. There is a learning curve, but it takes patients and coaching on my part. And when they DO mess up, it IS 100% my fault. They didn't know, and I failed to teach. Then, later on, I'll walk away for a few hour's, so I'm not making them nervous and I'm not over coaching (micromanaging) them. It builds trust between us. ....then we work on efficiency... and that just takes time. Like you said, I too, let them be apart of the decision making process... WE are a TEAM! I ALWAYS thank them individually at the end of every day, and compliment them in front of the team. I also ask them if there is anything that they need from me, or what I can do for them. It's very reassuring to be able to leave a job site in the hand's of someone the you've trained up, and trust that it will be done professionally.
    KEEP THE AWESOME VIDEOS COMING!!!!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +3

      Thanks for watching Pete ! Really appreciate it

    • @blakeehmke
      @blakeehmke Před 5 lety

      Need operators? I've been thinking about going to college for environmental engineering, but college vs. Work experience, which wins? I'm not saying a degree isnt important, but field experience in my opinion wins every time.

    • @TinManKustoms
      @TinManKustoms Před 4 lety +1

      @@blakeehmke I have worked for different places over the years and I have found that the field experience is more beneficial than the paper,but if you find the right employer they will give the in field experience and pay you to get that paper in the end. It also makes it alot easier and less stressful when walking into that class to get the certification done cause you already understand most of it but you will learn more aspects of it also

  • @JCLandscaper88
    @JCLandscaper88 Před 5 lety +3

    This was one of my favorite videos from you. Also your video quality seems far superior to everyone else. Thanks for another great one.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you and thanks for watching the videos!

  • @MrsReed1017
    @MrsReed1017 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for all you do Stan, I'm starting out on my own after being an employee for many years and your vids help me understand and acquire the owner mentality. Keep it up! God Bless

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 4 lety +1

      Great to hear that Leah, thanks and hope it all goes great for you !

  • @briantoga2626
    @briantoga2626 Před 5 lety +16

    I have boss that sits behind the desk and orders his staff around, no thank you, no pat on the back. it sucks, I hate it. but it is a very large company, no one can match pay and benefits.
    the last boss I had at this company, he had the mind set, if you want it done right, do it yourself. he used to teach us all, used to figure something out before teaching the rest of us. night and day difference. I would rather have a boss that leads by example and knows that is involved with doing a job instead you figure and get it done.

    • @billybeemus3929
      @billybeemus3929 Před 5 lety +4

      Brian Toga - Same for me. I work at a large corporation. Had the best boss in the world for the last 4 years. He recently left because he could not stand his boss. That guy decided not to replace the manager that left and now everyone just reports to that "executive". Five more people have left the department in the last few months.

    • @northernnorm65
      @northernnorm65 Před 5 lety +2

      You've just seen the difference between a boss and a leader

    • @Ryan_The_Painter
      @Ryan_The_Painter Před 3 lety

      I have a boss that won't let his amazing crew run the show and always pitches in his bad ideas that everyone has to say yes to

  • @scootboerner4939
    @scootboerner4939 Před 5 lety +2

    This was my neighbors pool! Haha it was so much fun to watch them use a rock to break the pool up

  • @smalltownwireless
    @smalltownwireless Před 5 lety +1

    I work in IT and love other stuff like snowplowing and Mechanics. Everything you say transfers into other realms of life no matter what you are talking about. You have helped me step up my Manager game big time! You can't get this information from seminars or manager training's about trying to figure out how and why people act. This is real life in your face being there and wanting everyone around you to succeed knowing that we all make mistakes along the way in our adventure to have fun and surrounding your self with people dedicated to having just as much fun and learning new things while making money doing it.

    • @D3thM3tal
      @D3thM3tal Před 5 lety +1

      Hey, me too! People don't leave their jobs, they leave their manager. I'd work for Stan any day - he's local to me too.

  • @BettaLandscaping
    @BettaLandscaping Před 3 lety

    you hit the nail on the head
    i love it it really helped me look at things differently and i think this does not just apply to business but to general life
    it was definitely worth the 14 minutes i would even be willing watch a 30 minutes video

  • @jasonenterline8285
    @jasonenterline8285 Před 5 lety +2

    Very well said brother, I always treat my guys like I want to be treated and so far I have ended up with 2 really good guys.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks, appreciate the comment !

  • @holdenbyess8181
    @holdenbyess8181 Před 5 lety +3

    Great video, I'd just like to say, my boss is exactly as you were saying to be. Encouraging, a teacher, a problem solver, and invested in his people. Just speaking as a working guy with a great boss (in the equipment industry). Investing in your people in multiple ways is crucial. I've progressed so far since I started working for him. At almost a years time in, I can't wait to see where I am in ten years under his guidance!

  • @commodoresixfour7478
    @commodoresixfour7478 Před 5 lety +1

    Its about the right equipment! I worked for a friend and I used whatever equipment he had. If there was a problem with it, I made an effort to use it long enough to be able to explain why I couldn't use it. The best part was this old snowblower he had. It was always hard to start, but always worked good and always eventually started.

  • @MrBlackdragon1230
    @MrBlackdragon1230 Před 5 lety

    I can really appreciate what your saying about being wanted not just as a warm body on the job. I worked for Walmart for many years and you are nothing but a warm body to them. Its very refreshing to hear someone say they want a whole person for their job.

  • @jimmymyers9245
    @jimmymyers9245 Před 5 lety +1

    Man I think you are spot on people make the Buisness I have worked for small companies and large corporations and now that I have been blessed with my own Painting Buisness for the last 4 years the people are what make or break any buisness . its not always having the best equipment for sure but it does help in some situations . Keep on keeping on !

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks Jimmy and you are right !

  • @tylers8118
    @tylers8118 Před 5 lety +1

    My favorite video, helped me alot with my landscaping career, so far. Thanks Stanley!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks Tyler, glad the videos have been helpful !

  • @forrestkaznakoff9513
    @forrestkaznakoff9513 Před 5 lety +3

    Nailed it bud. Right on the head. Thank you

  • @tybrouwer7620
    @tybrouwer7620 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome video.. this is the kind of guy that derseves to not only run a business, but manage a team! GREAT work!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      I appreciate the great comments Ty, thank you !

  • @dustinfoote640
    @dustinfoote640 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for this. Im 22 and own a tree service business and I've gotten to the point where I'm looking to expand by hiring new people and this gave me alot of answers ive been looking for.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Really glad to hear that Dustin, best of luck in your new business !

  • @Trivit30
    @Trivit30 Před 5 lety +11

    And don't work with family... it's a losing situation!

    • @kriffen1793
      @kriffen1793 Před 4 lety

      Not allways :)

    • @sethdistler5332
      @sethdistler5332 Před 3 lety

      It just depends. Starting out its hard to break the barrier of family.

  • @johnhamilton9229
    @johnhamilton9229 Před 5 lety +1

    As a leadership instructor in the coast guard (retired) you definitely know how to get a team to decide on their own to perform with commitment instead of just minimal compliance. Seeing your team perform definitely shows a performing stage in group/team development. Great job Stan.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you John, sounds like an interesting job !

  • @damianholloway5125
    @damianholloway5125 Před 2 lety

    I totally agree with everything you said. Yet to see a boss that is so passionate and caring for his workers. Wish every employer thought like you. Someone that truly understands how an employee should be treated.

  • @jacobbuehne7362
    @jacobbuehne7362 Před 5 lety +1

    Well said stan...
    Nothing sucks the motivation out of me more than when I get blown off with an idea THAT IS GOING TO BENEFIT MY BOSS A WHOLE HELL OF A LOT MORE THAN IT'LL BENEFIT ME...

  • @johnwestermark5649
    @johnwestermark5649 Před 5 lety +15

    nice. don't forget to bring your crew a box of donuts!

  • @547Rick
    @547Rick Před 5 lety +1

    Stanley, I ran a pretty big part of a maintenance organization for a well know manufacture and our number on assist was the people. Not the tools we but the right people.

  • @kileybarron5915
    @kileybarron5915 Před 5 lety +1

    This is a great video!!! I am a small engine mechanic for a small tool and equipment rental business. But sometimes I’m team leader or whatever you want to call it haha im always trying to find ways to make the good employees stay good and weed the bad applicants out with the help of our owner! Great vid! PS. I am one of your five girls watching! Thanks for the bf advice 😉

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you Kiley and thanks for the support!

  • @fricot_21
    @fricot_21 Před 5 lety +1

    Nailed it Stan! I couldn't agree more with your points in this video. Well done sir, I don't think I could of said that any better!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you Bryan, and I appreciate you watching !

  • @jimsterfromdallas3324
    @jimsterfromdallas3324 Před 5 lety +1

    Dude you nailed it we need more leader like you in the world that care about the little people....

  • @skylarforeman4486
    @skylarforeman4486 Před 5 lety +2

    Stanley I'm in a different industry but you've got nuggets. Thank you!!

  • @lifeRobrandom
    @lifeRobrandom Před 5 lety +2

    Well after listening to you talk I'm now looking for a new job my boss is everything you just described wrong with a boss and I have gave up with my job you are right being a successful business is about having successful people

  • @AjaxNixon
    @AjaxNixon Před 5 lety +2

    Youre completely right. Every thing you said was spot on.

  • @starrmann2539
    @starrmann2539 Před 3 lety

    I know this is an old video, but the message is timeless. I can't believe the timing of it. So in 30 +yrs I've had only a handful of jobs. Some i left and some the job was over! (union work) My best one was a 3 week job that ended after 11 yrs. Any how I do a lot of side work with my friend Sal. Sal really needs to watch this. I just finished a job with him and told him I value our friendship more than money! (not sure he understands that thought process) and because of that, that is the last job we will be doing together. He has mad sick skills on any piece of equipment, but doesn't realize you need more skills than just those and unfortunately is incapable of seeing that. Any how great video!! I've watched many of them Thanks

  • @Gixzer04
    @Gixzer04 Před 5 lety

    @stanley so well spoken. You truly get both sides of business n the people within. I’d love to work for ya. Sense of importance n sense of ownership behind each employee.

  • @cannibal23
    @cannibal23 Před 4 lety +1

    you got this exactly right and the funny thing is this applies to all industry not just construction.

  • @Jeremybaland
    @Jeremybaland Před 5 lety

    This is absolutely true. After 21 years in the Army this is a huge factor in developing future leaders of the country. I have seen both sides of investing and not investing in your people. Great info!

  • @dustman96
    @dustman96 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent, sharing this with my employers.

  • @sekougetrouw6828
    @sekougetrouw6828 Před rokem

    This is a fantastic video. Thank you

  • @thooperhero
    @thooperhero Před 5 lety

    Great Video 👍
    Really enjoy the action footage with informative voice-over ~ best of both worlds
    (although would be nice to still see that DirtMonkey smile ! :D)

  • @aaron-sonjapenrod4041
    @aaron-sonjapenrod4041 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video that is Spot on concerning company problems. Having great people who can be independent thinkers and solve issues is much better than having a shiny new piece of equipment .

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks Aaron-Sonja , appreciate the comment !

  • @walsakaluk4630
    @walsakaluk4630 Před 4 lety +1

    Profound advice regarding team management.
    Even on jobs where subcontractors are required the same philosophy holds true.
    Sometimes strident intervention is required, it should be a learning and empowering experience for all parties.
    Thanks for articulating this sound philosophy.

  • @sergioleal8767
    @sergioleal8767 Před 4 lety

    Man just want to let u know that i watch a lot of ur videos and u really r a great and awesome guy,i love ur videos and keep up the great work,May God Bless u Brother.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 4 lety

      Thanks so much Sergio, happy to have you here and watching !

  • @lucasadamson9401
    @lucasadamson9401 Před 5 lety

    Love it I really enjoy listening and watching these vids from my personal experiences I was with a landscape company for 17 years and my last employer didn't really invest anytime in me or any other employees! So I finally moved on from that company and started with one of larger Midwest landscape company and from starting from lead crew guy to crew leader to project manager within the 2 years I've been there now and not just the regular home owners home to commercial jobs to hospitals! It is so very true if you invest in your guys instead of making pennies you can make HONDOS

  • @jaredspear8140
    @jaredspear8140 Před 3 lety

    I can’t agree more. Have run businesses for a lot of years. I’ve had good guys and “worse” guys. Having the guys you can trust is absolutely key. Figuring out what drives them is important. As companies start to struggle the guys who step up and help you are the ones you want/need. Started a new business less than a year ago. I’ve been thru a lot of guys and have run for the last few by myself. Extremely difficult. I have prospects now and am excited to get them working and making them a key component!! Thanks for the videos and advice. They are crucial to shccess

  • @JJLandscaping
    @JJLandscaping Před 2 lety

    Stan you are so right. My 2005 Dodge Dakota is full of rust,2 different colors . I can buy a new one but Id rather give my guys a little more $$ and a bigger bonus at Christmas time, what I get back from them is priceless

  • @korereviews8088
    @korereviews8088 Před 5 lety +2

    Hey Stan - great video. I'm the boss of a relatively new company, and totally agree with what you say here, but I've also experienced that developing high quality and loyal employees is more complicated than just treating them really well. Actually, I've found that sometimes that backfires. For example, I gave a new employee a raise this spring after only a couple months of employment - to show that I appreciated him and wanted to invest in his development - but almost as soon as I did, his performance and attitude went sharply downhill, as though it made him assume he was way more important and expert than he was. His shoddy work probably cost me thousands this season and taught me that being a "nice" boss does NOT necessarily get you good people. Unfortunately, a lot of people interpret it as weakness and just try to take advantage of you.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching !

  • @wreality4712
    @wreality4712 Před 3 lety

    I want this guy for a boss!! Thank you for the wisdom shared

  • @anthonyallamandola1317

    This video touched on something I’ve been trying to accomplish for as long as I’ve started my little company.... I’ve finally gotten to the point where I can afford to pay workers regularly and hope to invest in the people that help make the business develop.

  • @kendallriebel3515
    @kendallriebel3515 Před 5 lety

    Great advice I like to hear things like what you say! I like to learn things as like in this video. Good video Stanley!

  • @kwik-as-fcky
    @kwik-as-fcky Před 5 lety +1

    Didn't think of it the way you explained. Thanks :)

  • @fredjohnstonj2907
    @fredjohnstonj2907 Před 4 lety

    Excellent point and attitude

  • @SkylarHillShop
    @SkylarHillShop Před 3 lety

    Very well said!

  • @evolveausevolveaus
    @evolveausevolveaus Před 4 lety

    Thanks Stan, I am my people so investing in myself as far as further training and personal development is my key. Thanks again for the food for thought really helpful for us smaller operators.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 4 lety

      Glad to hear it Evan, thanks for the comments !

  • @EricChampey215
    @EricChampey215 Před 5 lety +3

    Everything you said was so right, I used to have a job that I loved I went in everyday and actually enjoyed what I did, unfortunately I was too immature and got a little too cocky with a boss and got fired, but the company I'm at now has the worst bosses everyone there just goes through the motions and I hate it there so much, i wish more people had your view on things, great video

    • @RobCalhounPGH
      @RobCalhounPGH Před 5 lety +1

      Maybe enough time has passed that you can humble up, lay out what you've learned, and ask to return.

    • @EricChampey215
      @EricChampey215 Před 5 lety

      @@RobCalhounPGH I wish I could, it's a big corporation and they don't re-hire

    • @RobCalhounPGH
      @RobCalhounPGH Před 5 lety

      Lessons learned.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks Eric for watching, good luck with your job !

  • @markolguin2143
    @markolguin2143 Před 5 lety +1

    You got that right a man won’t feel comfortable at a job it you don’t treat him those 3 ways I went to my underground utilities job for 3 years straight as a body not a body and a brain cause I was never giving the credit that was due wasn’t treated right you knocked it right out the park with this video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Really appreciate Mark, thanks!

  • @Jaysplaylist1
    @Jaysplaylist1 Před 5 lety +1

    Great words of advice!

  • @TheDavidarlen
    @TheDavidarlen Před 5 lety +1

    Wow, I really like the insight into being a good boss and developing good people

  • @billybeemus3929
    @billybeemus3929 Před 5 lety +5

    You sound like an awesome boss! I would work for you in a second. Of course, I am too old and could never actually do that hard work but that is not the point... Keep it up!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks Billy for the comment and thanks for watching !

  • @tray8411
    @tray8411 Před 4 lety

    You have a great crew Because money is not their motivator.. They love the work and love the boss..

  • @michaeldurham4269
    @michaeldurham4269 Před 5 lety

    You hit the nail on the head.

  • @thorugs2816
    @thorugs2816 Před 3 lety

    That's the way to go! Cheers

  • @BostonRetirement
    @BostonRetirement Před 3 lety

    Treat people how you would want to be treated.. it’s simple bro.. put the effort into your people. Great video.. that is the good stuff.

  • @mckrackin5324
    @mckrackin5324 Před 5 lety +10

    Watching this operation,I only have one problem. Handling material twice. Nothing I hate more on a demo job than stockpiling debris. The truck should be the next step after it's broken.
    I don't know your trucking situation but I'd want enough trucks to always have one being loaded. Demo is kinda my thing though. lol
    Overall,I'd say nicely done and a good looking outfit. Good people are everything.

    • @shanecunningham3421
      @shanecunningham3421 Před 5 lety

      It's more overhead an the business more insurance more fuel it adds up and of course paying your employee

    • @mckrackin5324
      @mckrackin5324 Před 5 lety +3

      Doing a job twice is more overhead than hiring trucks. I've done this for decades. Even if you don't have trucks,you can rent a couple 20 yard dumpsters. Those debris piles now have to be handled again and they are delaying future work. Cleaning them up will cost twice what a couple dumpsters would have cost.
      I'm not hating on the video. I'm sharing my decades of experience. I like to see other people make money.

    • @MitzvosGolem1
      @MitzvosGolem1 Před 5 lety +1

      mckrackin5324 true no double handle or wild operator who breaks stuff. All operator s should fix what they break and work on machines.

    • @mckrackin5324
      @mckrackin5324 Před 5 lety +3

      Finding operators that are mechanics is tough and calls for a pretty high wage. It's a huge positive to the company but hard to find. Not breaking stuff is best. Maintenance is on the operator though. Grease,fluids and cleaning the tracks daily is a must. If it makes a noise today that it didn't make yesterday... call me asap.

    • @darrellmorgan4041
      @darrellmorgan4041 Před 5 lety

      I would love to work for someone like you. I've been operating machines sence I was 20 I'm 32 now. but I've worked with a exes dad which was the company ower he was a good guy although I was a lil hardheaded then but he was there for me. If something went worng we both would be there working to get the machine back to work no matter who broke it. he never argued and was there to teach me. and I would make job choices that he would appreciate. And last I was never a "know it all" ppl don't be that guy. Listen, learn and then show.

  • @TNTTipsandTricks
    @TNTTipsandTricks Před 5 lety

    So true well done and week said

  • @favelaservices1764
    @favelaservices1764 Před 5 lety +2

    Awasome video stan thank you so much for thw information

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +2

      Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

  • @jr3474
    @jr3474 Před 5 lety

    Love your wisdom as a business man. good leader makes a great team

  • @theguyguy3528
    @theguyguy3528 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video! Great wisdom!

  • @bradleynoneya7223
    @bradleynoneya7223 Před 3 lety

    Such a positive guy and attitude to have!

  • @MDAdams72668
    @MDAdams72668 Před 4 lety

    spot on about investing in employees and how to pick who to invest in

  • @derekrobertson7770
    @derekrobertson7770 Před 5 lety +1

    I stumbled on to this channel a few weeks ago. I gotta say. This dude is kool. I'd invest my time in his company. I've got 12 years invested in a R.O.W company an I put my 2 weeks in today. It got to the point there's no way to make anyone there happy. There's always an issue. Always an issue. I start roofing next week. Hope the dude is level headed an on point like you.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +2

      Really appreciate the comments Derek and best of luck in the new job !

  • @endersothergame
    @endersothergame Před 3 lety

    Dang listening to yuo talk makes me want to put in an application. There needs to be more bosses like you out there.

  • @albertoceledon5530
    @albertoceledon5530 Před 5 lety +2

    Mr. Stanley you are brilliant and a very successful entrepreneur person. You always giving good advise 👍🏻

  • @pullrequest1481
    @pullrequest1481 Před 5 lety +1

    I wish my boss is you. So i can stay forever, and doesn't need to jump and jump to another job. what a real man!!!

  • @17buckrogers
    @17buckrogers Před 5 lety

    you are absolutely right Stan

  • @aaronkasson7959
    @aaronkasson7959 Před 3 lety

    I’ve really been enjoying all of the content that you’ve shared to your channel and this video is just one example of why. The amount of knowledge, wisdom and experience that you have is evident in each and every upload and I value each and every one of them. The only thing that I want to mention is that not all employees with multiple past jobs are looking to continue job hopping. Myself, for example, I’m a firm believer in working my absolute hardest and doing my best work for any employer from day one but I also expect my employer to keep any promises that they make to me during the interview process. If I do my part over time and they don’t hold up their end of an agreement, I’ll ask them about it first... I’ll voice my concerns. However, if that employer begins making excuses as to why they can not honor their word, it shows me what kind of employer they really are. It’s so, so hard to find a company who places value in their employees, especially in my neck of the woods. But the fact that you not only realize how important your employees are but actually implement those thoughts and beliefs into the inner workings of your company shows that you’re not only a great employer, but a part of the solution with regards to low employee morale that seems to be nationwide nowadays. I’ve run equipment now for over 20 years, and I’ve literally just found an employer who seems to have the same values and beliefs that you do. It took several jobs to find this company, but now that I’m here I’m once again going to utilize my skillsets and expertise to help his company grow and prosper however I’m able to do so with hopes that the owner will honor his word to me. Again, thank you for such amazing content and I always look forward to your new uploads!

  • @jackcheadle3
    @jackcheadle3 Před 5 lety

    Great attitude bro. I could not agree more. ~another successful small business owner.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Appreciate that Jack, thanks for viewing !

  • @donohoe71
    @donohoe71 Před 4 lety

    You hit the ball right out of the park Stanley. Without sounding like a braggart, I've a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management. I totally endorse your work ethos and view of employees. This is what I've tried, mostly in vain, to get across to organisations in the UK . People are key to an organisations success. Which, is why you are a successful business man and you tuber. You are a more and more likeable bloke. God bless

  • @TomTom-by5sx
    @TomTom-by5sx Před 4 lety +1

    Man, did you nail that one.
    I worked over 20 years at the same job and 15 of those years I went through the motions.
    They did all the wrong things you described, including cheating men out of overtime and vacation.
    I did what I had to do and gave no extra unless it helped a fellow employee.
    There moto seemed to be it's nothing personal it's just business.
    I state that as my personal opinion even though it was said to me twice.
    Then they wanted to know why I had changed?
    Nice to see someone get it right.

  • @crf50hugo1
    @crf50hugo1 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the info brother

  • @brencisupitis
    @brencisupitis Před 4 lety

    Very well said. I would have stayed with past companies had they applied the behaviors mentionned in this video. It's nice to hear the world has like-minded owners and managers out there.

  • @Wachusett57
    @Wachusett57 Před 5 lety +1

    Couldn’t agree more. To be a good leader you need to listen.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +1

      Definitely, thanks for watching Tim!

  • @thomasyerbey337
    @thomasyerbey337 Před 3 lety

    Great information and advice on how totreat your people that work for you because without good people you don't have a business great information 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @fredbruner4472
    @fredbruner4472 Před 5 lety +1

    Hit the nail on the head ...good advise

  • @justinellison1507
    @justinellison1507 Před 4 lety +1

    Golden Nuggets! Well said! Thank you!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 4 lety +1

      No problem Justin, thank YOU for watching!

  • @GordonBrewer
    @GordonBrewer Před 5 lety +1

    Great info!

  • @KevinMurano
    @KevinMurano Před 4 lety +1

    I enjoyed watching this with the mother of my two kids I smiled at her at 8.37 on lol but all in all she’s my right hand! Very lucky!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching Kevin, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @MyHighHorse
    @MyHighHorse Před 4 lety +1

    you were 90% right about job jumpers. I am 40 years old and have had at least one job for every year i have been alive. I am currently at a workplace that i would not leave unless they called the cops. My boss says thank you and lets us know we are important. I am given any tools i need to do my job properly. I am making 25-30% more wages than others in my area doing the same thing. All of these things combined make it so that my boss owns a 400 sq ft retail space that brings in 400k in profit each year it has been operating. He protects us and i protect his investment.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad to hear you found a job that you love Adam, thanks for watching !

  • @handcraftedbydismore8778
    @handcraftedbydismore8778 Před 4 lety +1

    Nailed it 100% everything you said is why I have left jobs! My last job I spent 11 years before calling it done.

  • @mechanicalelizabeth
    @mechanicalelizabeth Před 5 lety +2

    Lady here. Just subscribed, so now you have a whole six ladies watching your videos. Hehhehe ^.^

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 5 lety +2

      Lol, thanks for the subscription !!

  • @royalwilliams9263
    @royalwilliams9263 Před 2 lety

    He seems like a good man wish some of my Bosses was like him

  • @krazypolak1820
    @krazypolak1820 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow. That was well.said. love u man for that

  • @xzbita847
    @xzbita847 Před 4 lety +1

    That is literally everything I want from my boss thanks for the video

  • @thomassoltis5862
    @thomassoltis5862 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video brother very true good people are hard to find keep up the awesome work