MAKING $1000 IN 12 HOURS - CHALLENGE

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  • čas přidán 28. 09. 2020
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  • @Hollowex
    @Hollowex Před 3 lety +1114

    You missed a perfect marketing opportunity to post "Get them while they're hot" and post a picture of a low red hook.

  • @spleenbegone
    @spleenbegone Před 3 lety +3132

    Best squarespace ad I've ever seen.

    • @michadonald
      @michadonald Před 3 lety +144

      when you realize you just sat through a 20 min skippable ad...

    • @javdie02
      @javdie02 Před 3 lety +37

      Best ad ever! not only for squarespace!

    • @browenb
      @browenb Před 3 lety +3

      Yup

    • @pesxz3547
      @pesxz3547 Před 3 lety +14

      Poor Linus :(

    • @biggametex
      @biggametex Před 3 lety +7

      Hands down.

  • @MaxPMagee
    @MaxPMagee Před 3 lety +156

    Me: I will absolutely skip a 4 second ad before a CZcams video.
    Also me: I will watch a 20 minute Squarespace ad from start to finish.

    • @raiden7293
      @raiden7293 Před 3 lety +3

      Just goes to show that he does a good job with ads and sponsorships

    • @samuelgunter
      @samuelgunter Před 3 lety

      it's only a 10 minute video if you watch at 2x speed

  • @harrisonjacobs3747
    @harrisonjacobs3747 Před 3 lety +455

    "never under estimate what you can do with a $900 phone camera" lol

    • @odeo5691
      @odeo5691 Před 3 lety +5

      I got some amazing photos with my s7 edge. You can make any phone camera look good I promise you

    • @rouge5140
      @rouge5140 Před 3 lety +2

      @@odeo5691
      I challenge you to take good pictures with a Samsung J3. The definition is too low for long range but the lens is optimised for distance.

    • @odeo5691
      @odeo5691 Před 3 lety +4

      @@rouge5140 if you buy it for me ill give it a shot.

    • @lazyh-online4839
      @lazyh-online4839 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rouge5140 I've seen some interesting photography with the j3, it may be more challenging but there may be a possibility of at least indie quality videography/photography results.

    • @huzaifaathar9514
      @huzaifaathar9514 Před 3 lety

      @@rouge5140 u can use photoshop and nvidia AI software to increase resolution and clarity

  • @AlecSteele
    @AlecSteele  Před 3 lety +1149

    Thanks for watching guys. This was extremely fun to make. I know full-well making $1000 isn't as easy as this off-the-bat. It was only 4 years ago I was charging £120 a day to teach a private class and couldn't fill my calendar. I am very grateful to have had such an engaged audience to jump on the opportunity of purchasing these germ hooks now, but I had much humbler beginnings and I know for many of you wanting to start your business idea, it won't be this easy to make your first grand. Squarespace kindly agreed to work on this sponsorship project with me and I genuinely love what their platform provides for independent craftspeople. I hope you think of them and try out that free trial when you take the leap into building your website - they are incredible support for us and it's thanks to your support of them. (It will also be the easiest part of your business journey.)
    Thank you for your time and your viewership! See you next time,
    Alec

    • @funkypescado
      @funkypescado Před 3 lety +11

      Can already tell it’s gonna be a good vid

    • @bumpus.-_-.2
      @bumpus.-_-.2 Před 3 lety +9

      YESSIR 💪🏾

    • @Max-rq3et
      @Max-rq3et Před 3 lety +7

      I look forward too watching every time i see a new video by you! Keep up the wonderful work! Big fan

    • @blakereece6261
      @blakereece6261 Před 3 lety +9

      Hey Alec could you try and put a prince ruperts drop of glass under one of your power hammers and see what it does?
      There’s a really good CZcams channel, @SmarterEverDay
      They have a few videos on the subject and if you guy collaborate I think it would make a cool video.

    • @Beamer1969
      @Beamer1969 Před 3 lety +5

      You could make 1000 buy just asking for a dollar from your fans with no product at all

  • @biggametracker1
    @biggametracker1 Před 3 lety +861

    We need Will’s version of this challenge to see what he decides to build one item or multiple and his set up vs yours!

    • @schwig44
      @schwig44 Před 3 lety +15

      I'm thinking it's the Will Stelter DIY metal snapping kit, just some super hard bars, [vice sold separately] maybe a beginner's one with scores cut in

    • @mrkiky
      @mrkiky Před 3 lety +4

      I think this would be a great idea. I'd love to watch that video as well.

    • @HeadQuarters_yt
      @HeadQuarters_yt Před 3 lety +3

      That is a great idea, Alec bro will you please set this up!!!!!

    • @samfletcher93
      @samfletcher93 Před 3 lety +1

      @@schwig44 Awh leave him alone! 🤣

    • @samfletcher93
      @samfletcher93 Před 3 lety +2

      But yes we need to see Will make a single product.

  • @sortysciaofiscia
    @sortysciaofiscia Před 3 lety +1006

    So, to do this you need: a forge, a hammer, some tongs, pasta, and millions of loyal followers on instagram! :D

    • @krcb197
      @krcb197 Před 3 lety +19

      Paulius Jacinkevičius only 300K followers, on instagram.

    • @timm1139
      @timm1139 Před 3 lety +61

      And a puppy, don’t forget the puppy!

    • @joestoffer8212
      @joestoffer8212 Před 3 lety +6

      Tim M having a yogo always helps

    • @cosmicbilly
      @cosmicbilly Před 3 lety +15

      @@krcb197 "Only"

    • @_vicary
      @_vicary Před 3 lety +24

      years of forging experience no?

  • @bwood6337
    @bwood6337 Před 3 lety +141

    Does Will ever get frustrated when he spends a while looking for a tool and then finds out that you've "modified" it?

  • @phillipgrunkin8050
    @phillipgrunkin8050 Před 3 lety +459

    Video: Making $1000 in 12 hours
    Also Video: "Includes Paid Promotion"
    Challenge completed

  • @cliffgroce1492
    @cliffgroce1492 Před 3 lety +542

    Can I just say, this is one of the best “ad” videos I’ve ever seen. Heck its one of my favorite “one off” videos you have done. SquareSpace should be damn happy with you!

    • @AlecSteele
      @AlecSteele  Před 3 lety +62

      Thank you Clif! That means so much to hear :)

    • @IphoneGameHelp
      @IphoneGameHelp Před 3 lety +8

      @@AlecSteele Came down here to comment the exact same thing!!

    • @jasonmichaeljimenez
      @jasonmichaeljimenez Před 3 lety +3

      Remarkable work, you can understand why he has been successful.

    • @Acrux9
      @Acrux9 Před 3 lety

      I completely agree!

    • @Eyes0penNoFear
      @Eyes0penNoFear Před 3 lety +1

      Has anyone else checked out the website? Is it super basic? Yes. Is it also effective? Absolutely! But all the hooks are sold out.

  • @CaseyA.
    @CaseyA. Před 3 lety +11

    You just provided Squarespace their best Ad in the entire world. You are awesome

  • @maj429
    @maj429 Před 3 lety +182

    "My name is Alec Steele and I am a germaphobe."
    For the love of God don't look under your water faucet...

  • @ryanstreuli8667
    @ryanstreuli8667 Před 3 lety +625

    I mean can we agree those wouldn’t sell as fast if he wasnt Mr Alec Steele

    • @dragonwing4ever
      @dragonwing4ever Před 3 lety +41

      no ones arguing that fact mate hell of alot easier if you have a large following already

    • @faktantarkistaja1347
      @faktantarkistaja1347 Před 3 lety +59

      Not as fast, if at all...

    • @dddangerdick
      @dddangerdick Před 3 lety +65

      I felt like advertising it on his insta story was kinda cheating since he knew people would buy them.

    • @bummer6
      @bummer6 Před 3 lety +73

      He could have sold literally anything and it would have sold out in seconds. He could have taken some flat stock, cut it to pieces, put his touchmark on the pieces and signed them, then sold them for 60 bucks a piece and it would have been a success.

    • @faktantarkistaja1347
      @faktantarkistaja1347 Před 3 lety +28

      @@bummer6 Isn't that literally what he did? Except it was round and not flat.

  • @pattkinder612
    @pattkinder612 Před 3 lety +338

    Square Space got more than their money's worth on this one.

  • @Ohio_etsu-masu
    @Ohio_etsu-masu Před 3 lety +40

    This is some old school Steele video energy I've honestly been missing lately. Great video love how you do

  • @srofv7805
    @srofv7805 Před 3 lety +7

    Goddamn! This wasn't just a good challenge and an ad for Squarespace, but it actually made me pause for a second and realize what type of business I'd want to run. Thanks, Steele.

  • @thechronicgeneralist
    @thechronicgeneralist Před 3 lety +463

    Advertisers: Give this man all the money. Best ad ever.

    • @Monuments_to_Good_Intentions
      @Monuments_to_Good_Intentions Před 3 lety +10

      Ben L-P o kidding we basically watched a 20 minute ad.

    • @brianpierce5786
      @brianpierce5786 Před 3 lety +6

      I hope Square space paid for his next vacation for this video lol

    • @krs48
      @krs48 Před 3 lety +3

      Huge square space points for this one

    • @jonponton
      @jonponton Před 3 lety

      I agree, what a spectacular advertisement for squarespace!

    • @SuperNetSpyder
      @SuperNetSpyder Před 3 lety +4

      But also, while an advertisement, I still loved to watch his video. It was Alec, being Alec, solving Alec problems, with Alec solutions, and I love the video all the same. If I actually made anything to sell, I would use this site no matter what.

  • @chasesutherland1168
    @chasesutherland1168 Před 3 lety +206

    Some company: Alec, you're $1000 behind on your payments.
    Alec: Oh no! Anyways.

  • @WithTheBears
    @WithTheBears Před 3 lety +78

    I think the instagram followers was the most important part of the whole challenge. Even with an incredible product, would take a normal person weeks to sell that many

    • @JackTalyorD
      @JackTalyorD Před 3 lety +10

      Who needs a $25 dollar keychain my god .

    • @ghaithalom6941
      @ghaithalom6941 Před 3 lety +3

      The quality of the product was not up to his name. He has spent long time building his title and now with such project he may loose costumers. I call it "HOW TO WASTE YOUR COSTUMERS CHALLENGE"

    • @gwenturo9550
      @gwenturo9550 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ghaithalom6941 Customers*

    • @gwenturo9550
      @gwenturo9550 Před 3 lety +3

      @@JackTalyorD he made $1k tho

    • @JackTalyorD
      @JackTalyorD Před 3 lety +3

      @@gwenturo9550 so do prostitutes and politicians. U know what they have in common.
      When they do there job someone's getting screwed.

  • @nonegiven2830
    @nonegiven2830 Před 3 lety +17

    "germaphobe like myself"
    Shows shot of getting drinking water from a questionable tap

  • @djlegenduk
    @djlegenduk Před 3 lety +206

    Yogo gets the design credit (and royalties) right?

    • @JesseCohen
      @JesseCohen Před 3 lety +12

      Steve Toms Royalties converted to the proper denomination, aka. “NOMS”

    • @ozarkscarguy540
      @ozarkscarguy540 Před 3 lety +2

      And pats

    • @johnmorgan1629
      @johnmorgan1629 Před 3 lety

      If not PETA might sue like over the ape photo!

  • @nicolasduguay4
    @nicolasduguay4 Před 3 lety +456

    Wall street: Time is money
    Alec: excitment is money!!!

    • @AlecSteele
      @AlecSteele  Před 3 lety +89

      the EXCMNT index is doing well today ?

    • @CosplayArmory
      @CosplayArmory Před 3 lety +9

      @@AlecSteele Probably the only index that is doing well today... Inspiration build to say the least Alec!

    • @gstrange42
      @gstrange42 Před 3 lety +9

      Though 323k followers are also money. I'd like to see how long it takes him to make that much not using any of his own social media accounts or mailing lists. A good contact list can easily make you a lot of money very fast.

    • @ohokay.4390
      @ohokay.4390 Před 3 lety +6

      EcksMark Media, do you remember the part in the video we’re he was creating the website? He was having flash blacks trying to do this to survive. Before he had all the followers he would do this with hammers. Pretty sure they sold out but just over time

    • @gstrange42
      @gstrange42 Před 3 lety +3

      @@ohokay.4390 yup, it could take months, not less than 12 hours. It is also inferred the audience can also do this and it was easy. I feel its a bit misleading as not many of us have the followers to make 1000 in 12 hours.

  • @gavinmiller1998
    @gavinmiller1998 Před 2 lety +2

    This is the most brilliant idea. First, square space pays you to advertise, then you use your code to get money off the website you make, sell a product making more money, and then post it to CZcams to make even more. Genius

  • @TrojanHorse1959
    @TrojanHorse1959 Před 3 lety +18

    Great video, idea, and execution, thank you!
    P.S. Don't "germ hooks" need to be made from metals that kill germs like copper?

  • @InfernoPhilM
    @InfernoPhilM Před 3 lety +354

    These would look extra good if you had a big media tumbler, like a cement mixer, to give them a pebble finish.

    • @DH-xw6jp
      @DH-xw6jp Před 3 lety +16

      I though that was what he was doing at 18:00 with the spinning bucket?

    • @andyaitken4243
      @andyaitken4243 Před 3 lety +1

      Concrete 🤦‍♂️

    • @carstenwjensen
      @carstenwjensen Před 3 lety +11

      Andy Aitken a cement mixer and a concrete mixer is the same thing. Concrete is just cement with extra bits

    • @erikcourtney1834
      @erikcourtney1834 Před 3 lety +4

      A rock tumbler is what I believe your referring to 😉. Can be made or bought pretty cheap

    • @MrMonkeyworld9
      @MrMonkeyworld9 Před 3 lety +1

      @@andyaitken4243 its called concrete after its been mixed and cast

  • @howizee
    @howizee Před 3 lety +199

    I don't think I've seen you this tired since you accidentally invented the throwing anvil.

    • @scottnterry
      @scottnterry Před 3 lety +3

      Which video was that?

    • @howizee
      @howizee Před 3 lety +10

      @@scottnterry 12 hour sculpture challenge, back in good old Blighty.

  • @danielholmberg1875
    @danielholmberg1875 Před 3 lety +7

    First time I've heard Alec say he's tired. I was convinced that was impossible

  • @bonez7848
    @bonez7848 Před 3 lety +5

    Guys, i think this whole thing was just an ad. THE BEST GODDAMN AD I'VE EVER SEEN!!

  • @MCowmeadow
    @MCowmeadow Před 3 lety +231

    When do the limited edition Damascus Steele Hooks come out?

    • @WilliamBode
      @WilliamBode Před 3 lety +4

      Pre-orders?

    • @F5L9X
      @F5L9X Před 3 lety +10

      How about a germ-hook that can be used as brass knuckles for self-defence?

    • @MCowmeadow
      @MCowmeadow Před 3 lety +7

      With bottle opener built in.

    • @jeremymcadam7400
      @jeremymcadam7400 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MCowmeadow that hopefully has a Philips head screwdriver

    • @LOL-dq5iw
      @LOL-dq5iw Před 3 lety

      @@jeremymcadam7400 that has a round file on the other side

  • @VenganceStudio
    @VenganceStudio Před 3 lety +109

    this is the first time ive watched a 20minute ad for Squarespace

  • @richardmarkinco1475
    @richardmarkinco1475 Před 3 lety +16

    How is that hook gonna work on a round door handle or push door with turn handle?

  • @snyyx
    @snyyx Před 3 lety +10

    I was like Heyy I can do that too ! Until he said ( Let's post this on Instagram ) xD

  • @jonathanrivera8938
    @jonathanrivera8938 Před 3 lety +51

    17:44 Wow, Will's voice got a lot higher. He must be really excited about the Steele Hook.

    • @lemmy9996
      @lemmy9996 Před 3 lety +2

      I guess its Mrs Steele really excited about the thousand bucks.

    • @johan790
      @johan790 Před 3 lety +9

      @@lemmy9996 thatsthejoke

  • @bigfatllama1
    @bigfatllama1 Před 3 lety +58

    Alec, it's time for your annual shave! 😂

  • @AKA_Yo_Dude
    @AKA_Yo_Dude Před 3 lety +10

    20:00 the moment you realize you still have to pack address and ship everything :)

  • @apocalypticadhd7515
    @apocalypticadhd7515 Před 3 lety +4

    Hands down the best and most elaborated ad i've ever seen, and it was actually fun to watch, good on you Mr. Steele! Always a pleasure watching your videos!

    • @hichaos5472
      @hichaos5472 Před 3 lety

      TBH that's how the ad´s should be done nowadays longer and more professional xD

  • @matthewberry0912
    @matthewberry0912 Před 3 lety +174

    Alec: selling his work for a great price
    *Video releases*
    Me: "Heck yeah lemme get one!"
    *Sold out within hours*
    Me: "....frick..." -.-

    • @JesseCohen
      @JesseCohen Před 3 lety +7

      Matthew Berry It’s ok, me too. Maybe v.2 will have a bottle opener as well...?

    • @realvictim
      @realvictim Před 3 lety +3

      I went on line as soon as I got to the part where he chose the domain name - sold out :D

    • @gritz8927
      @gritz8927 Před 3 lety +2

      They sold out before the video got released, he put it on Instagram

    • @Merrygate_
      @Merrygate_ Před 3 lety

      Be sure to follow alecsteele and alecsteeleco on Insta for more great offers like this
      xD

  • @MakeEverything
    @MakeEverything Před 3 lety +335

    Very cool concept!

    • @AlecSteele
      @AlecSteele  Před 3 lety +32

      Thank you!

    • @whydoihavesomanysubscriber9729
      @whydoihavesomanysubscriber9729 Před 3 lety +3

      I want to try this now!

    • @collincurtis5478
      @collincurtis5478 Před 3 lety +8

      Just a theory but set a challenge with a goal for the full team for 1 week but with a team oriented multistage project like this. Similar to your old sledgehammer orders

    • @Ruffrider27
      @Ruffrider27 Před 3 lety +4

      No he should make them with Damascus and up the price some.

    • @Japs_Eye_Of_The_Tiger
      @Japs_Eye_Of_The_Tiger Před 3 lety +2

      30 bucks to open a door hahaha
      get off your knees

  • @quntface1518
    @quntface1518 Před 3 lety +51

    "Where's the sledgehammer?!"
    The dog: '_'

  • @hono50
    @hono50 Před 3 lety +1

    The way you show how difficult it is to come up with an efficient process, and how a random encounter with some cardboard can give inspiration is fantastic ♡

  • @liambohl
    @liambohl Před 3 lety +58

    It's a good thing you already have a company that regularly packs and ships goods to customers!

    • @Tribulation88
      @Tribulation88 Před 3 lety +25

      And a large presence on social media to promote them as soon as they are made.

  • @christophera.kreusel4329
    @christophera.kreusel4329 Před 3 lety +258

    “Hey Siri, find CZcams videos about how to print money.”
    “Ok, I found this on the web.”

    • @SwapPartLLC
      @SwapPartLLC Před 3 lety +30

      He operates a forge. Does that make him a forger?

    • @stappys
      @stappys Před 3 lety +4

      @@SwapPartLLC and the hooks are forgeries...

  • @SAVAGE-qs2yb
    @SAVAGE-qs2yb Před 3 lety +41

    He forgot a big step that the rest of us would need to do. Build customer base lol

    • @lukasbryant9881
      @lukasbryant9881 Před 3 lety

      He mentions that in his comment

    • @pane2125
      @pane2125 Před 3 lety

      It sucks because I watched 15mins of this video before realizing that’s basically the main reason he reached the goal 🤦‍♂️

    • @tianasmith3836
      @tianasmith3836 Před 3 lety +2

      He sold 30 items he theorized, designed, tested, adapted, overcame, redesigned, manufactured all while showing us how easy it was to accomplish the part that most people are apprehensive about the part that keeps us from moving forward: the tech that allows us to sell. What more do you guys want? I can sell 30 raincoats to goldfish, but if I can’t show thirty goldfish my raincoats (you get the drift). Truth be told he probably sold those in 30 seconds if he used his fan base. I’m nothing short of inspired and whole heartedly impressed. .
      Haters gonna Hate,
      Taters gonna Tate

  • @Footlong-Farms
    @Footlong-Farms Před 3 lety

    This is the only CZcams ad I have ever watched… Ever! And I think it will help my business tremendously to use square space. I’ve always been intimidated by the process but you’ve made it abundantly clear that even I could do it

  • @mikelatta484
    @mikelatta484 Před 3 lety +7

    I was born without fear of germs. This defect has saved me a lot of money over the years.

  • @cheftc4024
    @cheftc4024 Před 3 lety +8

    Despite this being an advertisement for Square space, this is one of the most informative and helpful videos you've produced.
    Thank you for the insight on your creative process and mindset required to be successful.

  • @sam15482
    @sam15482 Před 3 lety

    Best ad video. It really speaks to your fanbase/customers who can see squarespace as a tool for making money with their craft, which will hopefully help them to do more creating.

  • @maverickpearson9212
    @maverickpearson9212 Před 3 lety +8

    Never seen Alec as tired or as dirty as that at the end. Mad respect 😱

  • @kevinwatson5833
    @kevinwatson5833 Před 3 lety +83

    He forgot one calculation in his list hes alec steele that already is followed and known by millions

    • @Mabaz
      @Mabaz Před 3 lety +10

      that's not the purpose of the video, the purpose is to show how easy it is to make a website using square space

    • @eastoforion
      @eastoforion Před 3 lety

      @@Mabaz and the value of some quality hustle :)

    • @mrkiky
      @mrkiky Před 3 lety +2

      To put it short, people won't buy your stuff if they don't know about it.

    • @ruolbu
      @ruolbu Před 3 lety

      @@mrkiky To put it slightly longer, people won't buy your stuff like that if you don't have an avid fanbase that comes with your website.

    • @mrkiky
      @mrkiky Před 3 lety

      @@ruolbu I guess that's also true. So it's a combination of free advertising and brand name.

  • @thatguy8879
    @thatguy8879 Před 3 lety +44

    Left my job 2 weeks ago to pursue my own business and was just able to file for an LLC, I strive to have the work ethic and eventual success that Alec has

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 Před 3 lety +2

      Hope it works out for you.

    • @Static3649
      @Static3649 Před 3 lety +1

      You can do it!

    • @Panoramicepilepsy
      @Panoramicepilepsy Před 3 lety +1

      What's the business? Some people here may want to support you!

    • @thatguy8879
      @thatguy8879 Před 3 lety +1

      Central Arkansas Road Service! We are starting out doing pothole repairs before hopefully branching out later on!

  • @HeadQuarters_yt
    @HeadQuarters_yt Před 3 lety

    I just used my first forge yesterday, it is a brake drum forge using coal. The first thing I forged was a pair of tongs, and I am so happy with them. I cant wait to continue to practice and make a business one day making and selling my creations. You have been a huge motivator through all of this and I appreciate everything you do.

  • @joshn1678
    @joshn1678 Před 3 lety

    This was a lot of fun Alec, good job integrating square space into the whole video without feeling lame. Great job, hearing the wife cheer ya on was the best. Keep it up brother.

  • @isakoveugeneful
    @isakoveugeneful Před 3 lety +22

    And now all of the doors and door knobs will have scratch marks. 😲

    • @moisesojeda5647
      @moisesojeda5647 Před 3 lety

      @@davidswoboda5587 we no longer live in medieval times. My doors open by voice command 🤖

  • @benheinrich4306
    @benheinrich4306 Před 3 lety +12

    Gone within 2 hours!? I’m not on instagram, I feel like I missed out! Absolutely fantastic, Sir!

  • @CookieShepsky
    @CookieShepsky Před 3 lety

    I study (industrial) product design and it was really fun and inspiring to me to see Alec actually go through the process of designing a product pretty much the exact way i would for a project at school!

  • @justinmurray2515
    @justinmurray2515 Před 3 lety

    I really enjoyed this video. You were able to make your sponsors extremely happy and make a 20-minute advertisement, but make it entertaining and inspiring for makers like us! Well done!

  • @bummer6
    @bummer6 Před 3 lety +56

    I thought he would just show himself signing a contract with Raid: Shadow Legends.

    • @trevor5379
      @trevor5379 Před 3 lety

      He said only $1000 dollars lol

    • @bummer6
      @bummer6 Před 3 lety

      @@trevor5379 Good point.

    • @Franc822
      @Franc822 Před 3 lety +1

      If only raid used there money on devolpment and not continuese sponsorships

    • @farmerboy916
      @farmerboy916 Před 3 lety

      @@Franc822 That'd make a better game, but we wouldn't have as many great youtubers anymore.

  • @onehappydawg
    @onehappydawg Před 3 lety +67

    Less Yak Yak more Wak Wak!

    • @JesseCohen
      @JesseCohen Před 3 lety +1

      Onehappydawg Now there’s a phrase I’ve not heard in a long, long time. *_nods_* A long time.

    • @onehappydawg
      @onehappydawg Před 3 lety +1

      Jesse Cohen I’m old school lol

    • @JesseCohen
      @JesseCohen Před 3 lety

      Onehappydawg ditto

  • @kylepruitt5227
    @kylepruitt5227 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for showing us the process, failure and frustration Alec. It’s easy to only find neatly edited, perfect, first attempts. Keep up the good work!

  • @avoirdupois1
    @avoirdupois1 Před 3 lety

    A nice video showing a basic business plan and showing how easy it is to handle the mechanicals of this kind of startup. I enjoyed seeing a little of the behind the scenes on the Alec Steele business.

  • @DaBuild
    @DaBuild Před 3 lety +4

    This is one of the coolest and useful video I have seen in a while. It's really interesting to see the full thinking process.

  • @MrMakto
    @MrMakto Před 3 lety +19

    I just thought of a brilliant way to make these germaphobe device quite quickly, less work, prettier. I may send you a picture from the forge if I get time to play in it this weekend! What I would do for a welder lol.

    • @F5L9X
      @F5L9X Před 3 lety +5

      How about a germ-hook that can be used as brass knuckles for self-defence?

    • @MrMakto
      @MrMakto Před 3 lety

      Good email for a picture from the forge @Steele its rough but 22 minutes start to finish! I know what I wanna do differently for version 2

  • @MotivateThis
    @MotivateThis Před 3 lety

    Alec, that was probably the most practical, informative, and industrious video I have seen on your channel. This is considering that I've been a sub since before you were building shelves for your microwave. Very well done.

  • @jordanforgedironworks6123

    "Why do i consistently do stupid things", the very question I ask myself every time I step in the shop.

  • @QazzaAU
    @QazzaAU Před 3 lety +26

    Alec Steele: Makes 1000 Dollars
    Government: We make 200 dollars, nice!

    • @user-bl4oq7fd8d
      @user-bl4oq7fd8d Před 3 lety +2

      that's how society works

    • @Flyhighcg
      @Flyhighcg Před 3 lety

      Its more like
      The people: endless possibilities
      Government: i need more money i spent it on crack

    • @user-bl4oq7fd8d
      @user-bl4oq7fd8d Před 3 lety +3

      @@Flyhighcg
      well, to some degree it's the government that enables those possibilities in the first place.
      What would the people do without infrastructure, education or applied laws?
      There wouldn't be endless possibilities either ;)

    • @astormofwrenches5555
      @astormofwrenches5555 Před 3 lety

      Thats absurd. What was there before all that was built? Thats right, "endless possibilities". So can the "you didnt build that" garbage.

  • @F5L9X
    @F5L9X Před 3 lety +3

    Now make a elegant Germ-Hook that can be used as a brass knuckle for self-defence and sell it on your website. I definetly would buy one.

  • @Rejetor
    @Rejetor Před 3 lety

    Normally I skip the ads.... but the whole video was an ad..... and I loved every second of it. Well done Alec!

  • @alandewindt
    @alandewindt Před 3 lety

    Superb use of your platform Mr. Steele, to inspire people and entertain. I always love your videos. You are a professional at what you do, whilst being humble, honest and genuine. You have all my respect!

  • @mgzukows
    @mgzukows Před 3 lety +3

    That was a fantastic video on what goes into something like this.
    What you need is some apprentices! Have them knock those things out. You make money and get the opportunity to expand. They get to learn, access to a pro shop, and maybe make a little bit of money.

  • @Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater
    @Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater Před 3 lety +23

    I keep a hammer next to my PC too just to remind it who’s boss.

  • @eliteenergy
    @eliteenergy Před 3 lety

    This has got to be one of the most inspirational videos I have seen I a long time. It shows what you can do when you challenge yourself and sweat for it. Brilliant mate 👍

  • @Fetecheney
    @Fetecheney Před 3 lety

    The exhausted slump at the end is so relatable. "...wait, how long have I been here? What was I just thinking about?"

  • @damascuseverything
    @damascuseverything Před 3 lety +4

    Well...in the same time at this video I completed my morning ablutions....so...I think we've all achieved something today.

  • @DAMDIndustries
    @DAMDIndustries Před 3 lety +27

    This was literally motivational as hell. This is like half my monthly income, amazing what you can accomplish in a single day!

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 Před 3 lety +25

      To be fair he also spent years promoting himself and building a customer base.

    • @MrMartwy
      @MrMartwy Před 3 lety +9

      @@garethbaus5471 Exactly. If you would count the real cost to produce and sell those hooks, and you decide to skip the cost of tools and learning... the biggest cost (EXCEEDING profits) would be getting such a promotion on Instagram that Alec can generate with his instastory in 5 mins.
      No mere mortal could do this.
      It's not hard to come up with a great product idea, it's not a problem to get it produced (I mean if you have to money to invest) - the problem is to sell it.

    • @mrkiky
      @mrkiky Před 3 lety +7

      @@MrMartwy And something tells me Squarespace payed somewhere between 15 and 50k for a 20 minute video focusing so much on their stuff. I also highly doubt that the design of the hook wasn't established before hand. I mean, come on, he didn't really get inspired by a piece of cardboard that his dog happen to chew exactly in the shape of the product. Alec is way too smart and he's a problem solver with quite a bit of traditional blacksmith training. Having done hundreds upon hundreds of such trinkets in his younger years, he knows all about efficiency of production. I bet he came up with the idea, design, tooling and order of operation within 2 to 3 minutes. The rest is just entertainment.

  • @justinoconnor4294
    @justinoconnor4294 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Alec, this is my first comment on your page. But I have been an instant fan since the first video of yours years ago. This video is no exception, absolutely loved it! Hopefully you can tell by the vast majority of the comments, that you have a massive loyal fanbase, one that has been hard earned each step of the way. You deserve all the success you have, and will have, because you have earned every part of it. I'm from Montana, and when I saw that you were moving to the US, and then I saw the Montana flag in the back, and the Bridger mountains, I actually ran into the other room to tell my wife “Alec moved to Bozeman!!!” I immediately had to find on the map where you're at, as I know the area well. I actually was driving through there a couple months ago, and was going to stop at your shop and say hi, but it was a Sunday morning, and didn't want to bother you, and wasn't sure if anyone would be around. I feel motivated to write this comment, just to address some of the naysayers that I see on the comments for this video. I think they well illustrate what is wrong with the vast majority of the last few generations. Anyone who would criticize someone who has worked so hard, for so long, earning every follower and platform that they have, to criticize any part of that earned success,-really speaks to why so many of them will never be successful in any aspect of their life. (my thought to them is always: Well, when you work like a dog for years and build a huge platform from your blood and sweat, YOU can make YOUR videos the way YOU want!) Hopefully you don't let any of their comments, written no doubt from their parents basements, to slow your enthusiasm or your zest for life. I know it won't. Thank you again! Next time I'm through Bozeman, I'm definitely stopping to say hi!

  • @75highlandst.8
    @75highlandst.8 Před 3 lety

    I was really captivated by this video. Alec’s editing, storytelling and enthusiasm is always extremely compelling. This video though was so well done as a viewer as we go through the journey. Was it blatant product placement for squarespace, yes and I don’t care one bit. Keeping making Alec. Happy to follow you in the workshop any day.
    Next product launch: 2”x2” Damascus cube. I’d buyit if it was handmade by Alec. Do I have a use for it? No, but it would be cool.

  • @gogovitch66
    @gogovitch66 Před 3 lety +4

    this was exciting! ^^ And kind of the best integration of squarespace ever! 👊

  • @no-eb2xx
    @no-eb2xx Před 3 lety +14

    in reality if I made this, nobody would buy it.

    • @faraelwilldabeast9951
      @faraelwilldabeast9951 Před 3 lety +2

      I don't even understand what he made. It just looks like a key chain with his logo on it.

    • @no-eb2xx
      @no-eb2xx Před 3 lety

      @@faraelwilldabeast9951 a hook to open doors with without touching the handle

    • @theryuyami
      @theryuyami Před 3 lety +2

      @@no-eb2xx but how does it open doors with knobs? ever think about that one? I'm of course kidding.

    • @no-eb2xx
      @no-eb2xx Před 3 lety

      @@theryuyami no idea hehe I guess then you're stuck forever

    • @johnstatham6490
      @johnstatham6490 Před 3 lety

      I think there are only made for the type of idiot that jumps away from you in Walmart or asda (other supermarkets are also available )

  • @norsepool5273
    @norsepool5273 Před 3 lety +1

    Either he has the quietest anvil on earth or a skilled audio guy because this is the only blacksmith channel that sounds like he's hitting clay lol

  • @zachchenoweth6622
    @zachchenoweth6622 Před 3 lety

    Challenges like this, while unrealistic at that level for me, are very motivational to keep pumping into the couple industries I currently produce product in. I would very much like to see more of this content versus the repair videos. Besides these, I also enjoy the Will vs Alec challenges every now and then.

  • @Brandon-ob8ul
    @Brandon-ob8ul Před 3 lety +27

    Need more hooks wanted to buy one but nOooooooo, sold out. I work late and didn't see the video till now. BOOOOOOOO

    • @MegaFregel
      @MegaFregel Před 3 lety +5

      I don’t think those were still available when the video was uploaded

    • @F5L9X
      @F5L9X Před 3 lety +1

      How about a germ-hook that can be used as brass knuckles for self-defence?

  • @dragonstuff1983
    @dragonstuff1983 Před 3 lety +34

    But how do you account for the years of building a social media presence in order to get these sales?

    • @gazvlogs7459
      @gazvlogs7459 Před 3 lety +3

      I was about to say could he still do it without sharing an instagram story on his account of 324k followers?

    • @gorisenke
      @gorisenke Před 3 lety +5

      @@gazvlogs7459 probably. Sell for 30 instead of 25, find a creator on insta with 400k followers to do one advertisement for 15% per item sold.
      They get about 5 bucks per product along with a potential bump in followers from the plug, and the 1k$ is still achieved. The main difference is that you probably can't do it in 12 hours since you need to source someone and make a contract, but on the plus side you'll develop a customer base through this person and have a solid pick for advertisement until you're set up.

    • @gazvlogs7459
      @gazvlogs7459 Před 3 lety +1

      @@gorisenke Interesting, never quite thought about it that way. Thanks for taking the time honestly, you've taught me something valuable.

    • @gorisenke
      @gorisenke Před 3 lety +3

      @@gazvlogs7459 No problem. Marketing is scary af when you're doing it yourself, but stepping back and seeing it from the outside, the fundamentals are clear and simple to understand. If you got your own business, or if you're looking to start, then I hope I helped with that. 👍

    • @shadowraven137
      @shadowraven137 Před 3 lety +2

      Just to add on the current replies, could give the "model" a code to share with their followers, that way you can easily determine which ones are due to the person's influence and those that aren't (monetary kickback wise)

  • @beeumble6450
    @beeumble6450 Před 3 lety

    Well...that escalated quickly.
    It felt like watching your videos from years back when you were teaching out of first shop. Showing others what you do, how you do it, modifying plans (and tools), how to get the job done!
    Bravo, and encore!

  • @armchair.9664
    @armchair.9664 Před 3 lety

    Loved this video! Thanks for putting in the long day to film it.

  • @BuffLevi
    @BuffLevi Před 3 lety +39

    Saw this from notifs and knew It'd be worth the click

    • @BuffLevi
      @BuffLevi Před 3 lety +10

      @@CheesedCheese I enjoy his content! 'nuff said :)

    • @AlecSteele
      @AlecSteele  Před 3 lety +19

      The barker street gang is no joke! Be careful for what you're signing up for!

    • @BuffLevi
      @BuffLevi Před 3 lety +2

      @@AlecSteele I will be sure to sign up cautiously! :)

    • @JesseCohen
      @JesseCohen Před 3 lety +2

      Most of the makers I sub to get the like before the vid starts. To quantify, I’m very picky with my subs, and they deserve it for A: Being awesome, and B: Being braver than me by doing/sharing/posting in the first place. Barker St Gang for life! Though I like the idea of his fan base being called the “Steele Union” for some reason...🤔

    • @BuffLevi
      @BuffLevi Před 3 lety +2

      Jesse Cohen everyone’s got their thing!

  • @sigmaforge5088
    @sigmaforge5088 Před 3 lety +6

    My cnc plasma table would cut one of those out in about 20 to 25 seconds.

    • @dud9895
      @dud9895 Před 3 lety

      How much did it cost you?

  • @murphyraynor7704
    @murphyraynor7704 Před 3 lety

    I love these kinds of videos but who am I kiddy I love all y’all’s videos

  • @thefinalsurvivur6161
    @thefinalsurvivur6161 Před 2 lety

    Honestly the best ad for Squarespace I've seen. Bravo!

  • @jester4761
    @jester4761 Před 3 lety +19

    Too bad you didnt put some inventory aside for after the video released so folks could buy one after seeing the how, and why.

  • @JordanNiks
    @JordanNiks Před 3 lety +5

    For everyone criticising due to his followers or his shop, etc.: he literally started this business when he was 16... Doing exactly what he did in this video.
    Not only did he show you how to make a grand... He gave you all the insight you need to get the shop, the following and hone your skills to do a similar thing yourself.

    • @Djanck000
      @Djanck000 Před 3 lety +1

      If you think for a second that anyone with the will the "elbow grease" to pull 12h/day work can make it, you're pathologically mistaken.
      I know a whole lot of people that work crazy hours, cry and bleed over their craft and go nowhere.
      I find his story inspiring, cool and this video is very entertaining, but he or anyone else that thinks someone that follows his exact formula would have the same results is living in a dreamworld.

  • @Golden-ek2ku
    @Golden-ek2ku Před 3 lety

    Man prototyped a product, made a website, and produced 42 of a product (40), all in the span of 12 hours, and still had time to eat lunch with 17 minutes to spare. Legitimately the best ad for squarespace I've ever seen.

  • @johnanderson1254
    @johnanderson1254 Před 3 lety

    Dammit, Steele you never cease to disappoint! I have been inspired! (he announces with a puffed chest while slamming his wooden beer mug onto the rugged table)

  • @iadtag1853
    @iadtag1853 Před 3 lety +3

    If ads were like this, I'd go broke.

  • @equinoxproject2284
    @equinoxproject2284 Před 3 lety +14

    17:39 clearest image of Mrs. Steele yet.

  • @Flix2011
    @Flix2011 Před 3 lety

    The proper way to make an ad. Well done Alec! 💪

  • @MrAidanfleming
    @MrAidanfleming Před 3 lety +1

    More of this sort of small projects to sell needs to happen!

  • @bitdrive7971
    @bitdrive7971 Před 3 lety +8

    How to make 1000$ in a day
    Step one: have a massive workshop to make big quantities of product
    Step two: have a masssive social media following

  • @ikanberapi2189
    @ikanberapi2189 Před 3 lety +4

    "America, Canada, and Europe"
    Africa, South America, and Asia: * sad noises *

  • @xxxXXXjdXXXxxx
    @xxxXXXjdXXXxxx Před 2 lety

    That was astounding! From concept to completed product and all the steps in between that would allow you to market and sell these in only 12 hours flat. Remarkable! And highly entertaining to watch, thanks for taking us along for the ride!

  • @stevofoz
    @stevofoz Před 3 lety

    This is a fantastic video, such an original idea regardless of whether it's sponsored or not. Quite possibly one of my favourite of your vids and truly inspirational, Thanks Alec!