Your job is not to be a CZcams creator. Your job is to build your business. Thank you for having us along for the ride. I will still keep watching whenever you guys post.
If you put out a video per day, CZcams has to choose which video to serve to people. In other words, your videos are competing against each other. What I have found works better, Shorts. If you want to put out more content, use Shorts because they aren't served out in the same way a new video is. Your subs still get the new video notification but the recommended doesn't serve the same. What I found is the Short goes flat after a day then about 7-14 days gets picked up on the short shelf and drives views. Some more, some less. May be worth a try for yall.
Having owned a business for over 15 years, I can say that you have to keep recharging and refocusing constantly. It's a good idea to take a moment and look at where you have been and what you have done. Remember why you started and how you got where you are so you can recapture that same feeling to use moving forward.
I have all of the tools needed to get started and intend to build Adirondack chairs that are on a new level of quality. You guys are a true inspiration........thank you for your content. You do you....when we get a video from you we are all happy and are not concerned about the timing.......I am a month or two away from getting started and am very excited to put out my first ten to see how they are received. Thank you for there motivation!
So the goal by the end of the year is 100,000 subscribers? You’re already at 93k so you’re almost there! You guys are plenty smart enough to figure it out, wise beyond your years for sure. Sometimes instead of rising to our goals we fall to the level of our systems. Enjoying the content as always even if it’s a little low energy at least y’all honest about it!
As a pastor friend once told me"If you're not willing to learn something each day, you might as well quit and dig your grave." Every video the both of you make shows your learning as you are going. Keep up the good work and continue learning from both the upside and downside.
As an observation on my part, I have been watching you guys and a few other woodworking channels ever since our pandemic started. It looks like several of you all exploded and became you tube Rock Stars. Your timing was perfect. Now that things in our world are starting to slowly normalize, you may not see as many new subscribers or views per day or per month but you have a great following. Your business and approach has proven to be successful. Do what you love doing and post a vid whenever you feel that you have something that you want to share. I'll always watch it, enjoy it and give you a thumbs up. I'm in the same business and a year into it without the camera and great dialog that you all have. I'm also a dog lover with 2 rescues. Rock on Jennie and Davis. Cheers from Alpharetta, GA
Lol we saw very little growth during covid. We didn't post very often at all during the height of lockdown because we were busy with Air Force training. You win some, you lose some!
I'm very glad!! You guys are in the woodworking business, not the 'gather-an-audience' for youtube business. I always thought it was a bad idea to alter your business model to accommodate an advertising enterprise. So, I'm glad you're going back to your core business. And if youtube wants to be part of it, . . . ok. But don't try to make furniture while you are trying to be part of their efforts. Make them be part of your efforts. On another note, I love the planning and marketing. The best products in the world won't sell themselves. So, research, design, plan, market, sell, profit, and repeat.
That was such a purposeful video. Like you guys said, it may not be the most exciting video, nor the most popular opinion, but I respect the hell out of you guys for simply being as honest as you were. You do what you got to do for you and your pocket health! If you didn't come right out with what you said... if you tried to kind of beat around the bush, it wouldn't be congruent with who Jennie and Davis are. It wouldn't make sense with who you guys have shown us you truly are. Keep doing what you are doing, you two! Never change because, to me, your hearts are absolute. Your hearts are the most prominently visible attribute. Your business acumen and your drive are close seconds, but the way that you care about people, each other, your fans, that allows your heart to shine the brightest!
Accepting responsibility and commitment seems to be a bigger and bigger issue for those I meet who are younger in years than my peers. I'm glad to see you both lead the way in committing to your craft and accepting all the responsibilities of your business ventures.
Those that upload on a daily basis, with daily vlogs blows my mind. It’s a ton of effort. I was curious if your actual business was making furniture or videos. I know with my other channel, every minute of video takes about an hour to edit. Much easier for those that prerecord a months worth of videos, spend a week editing and schedule a release date for each video the following month.
Yeah we learned a lot in the last month about streamlining our video-making process. It's definitely a net-gain, even if we failed at our original goal.
Loved seeing you guys everyday but good for you for being realistic. I think one of the reasons we all watch is because you do admit your sidesteps (not failures). We only continue to learn when we accept the bad with the good. Although having a reminder does help! Keep it up!
I enjoy your videos (they are the first ones I look for) but you gotta do what you gotta do for yourself and your business. Running a business is stressful enough without adding unnecessary stress. If you're not having fun, it's not worth it! I just want you to know that we all appreciate you two. Your efforts are not in vane!
The sticker is definitely the reason I signed up for the stud stack... you've definitely made a profit on that considering I've spent over $300 on it to date 🤣
Well...not sure if it matters, but your efforts found me. Happy to be a regular viewer now. Maybe you need to make sure to tell everyone to "smash the like button for the CZcams algo."
Thanks for all the great advice and hard work. We learn with you all in your wood work journey. I working on getting my self to be one day at your level. Thanks again. Blessings.
I'm one of those people is obsessive about the brand of my pen. I'm also obsessive about always having a pen and a small notebook with me. You never know when inspiration is going to strike. Typing it out on my phone just doesn't tick the same boxes.
Hey guys! Don't give up! I recommend two books that could help. First, "Quitter" by Jon Acuff. This is about quitting your day job and how to do it. I don't know if you guys are full time in business now or still working other jobs so check this out if it fits. The second (and more important book) is "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber. It's about the good and bad of being an entrepreneur.
CZcams is a grind that you cannot outsource to someone else. It is important to focus on the businesses that will allow you to retire and do what you want independently.
2. Welcome to the world of yt/social media over use. A long long time ago.... "to quote Don McLean|" I learned to stop overly focusing on mm / web ranking results, as responding to these results can cause one to virtually spend every waking hour working on them, shorting you of the time needed to focus on the tasks that truly need attention and contribute to increased profitability.
4. This does require one to learn what their products (industries) natural sales cycle is, as trying to increase sales during a naturally occurring slow time is somewhat counterproductive. For us Sept and Oct are our "slow" times so we are currently installing a new cnc mill and cnc plasma cutter along with launching a new advertising effort to kick off next month on a web based publication to supplement our existing campaigns.
I don't understand - am I the only one who has a list of subscribed channels and when a new video is posted, I see a little dot and go and watch it the next time I'm able to do so? I don't have the bell selected for every channel but for my top 10 favourite channels (this is one of them), but I never miss a new video. I don't aimlessly scroll through the "front page" blindly hoping that CZcams will show me the newest video from your channel. This is so bizarre that the latest efforts have ended up being negative. What a shame.
Michael, thank you for always watching! It might be shocking to believe, but very VERY few people take the care to watch content that way. Something like 90% of our views come from the ‘random scrollers’ from the home page
Just as a parallel to another youtube channel, there is one that does a month long daily video submission when he is doing something really exciting or adventurous. There is usually staged merch pushes, New items, etc that go along with it. To keep from getting burned out (and youtube being annoying) maybe you can prepare by hyping up a "week long of daily videos event " in the future. This may draw others and create an influx of sales that you can anticipate. Hopefully this helps. Take care of each other and take time for yourselves.
To be honest, I'm not surprised. Creating and publishing daily videos can be crushing, especially if it isn't your primary business goal. Getting back to an occasional video when events merit it and that should leave more time for doing what your business needs. Hope to see another video soon (about getting your new commercial space once the ink is dry), but not so soon that you waste time editing videos that you could use for looking at commercial spaces, interviewing employees, designing your layout, keeping up to date on orders, etc. I'm really hoping that you can get moved in and working before your padding stock sells out, but recognize that you might still need to make a batch or two more boards before you can actually start producing in the new space.
I'm actually glad to see this. Don't get me wrong, I have watched all your videos, but I watch them for useful information and to see how your business is growing so I can maybe pick up some ideas. Watching you take your dog to the vet etc is not needed in these videos. Trim the non woodworking stuff and put out fewer better videos.
3. Instead of mm analysis I simply plot monthly sales on an Excel graph and use the best fit line to project next month anticipated sales volume. Based on these results / expectations, we then tweak our online advertising and marketing efforts along with our in person marketing / sales efforts to achieve the projected sales level.
Well I don't blame you for laying off putting out the video that often I know it has to be rough I can't hardly get myself to put one out per year lol but I am going to miss the daily update lol see you on the next one
I was sure that you were going to say....doing taxes...lol That's something I'd like to see in more detail, I'm terrible with organizing money in and out. Any tricks like the use of quick books like you mentioned would be much appreciated. I like to make stuff, not file paper. Anything I can do to reduce the anxiety of accounting. First, I guess, would be to not procrastinate! It looks like you guys have a set day to work on it. That's a good start. But I'm sure I'll get a headache before the day begins. Lol Was even thinking about paying to have it done, and stick to what I do best.
It's ok by me I'm kinda burnt out as well... ive been fighting with the permit office for 3 weeks now trying to get approval to build my shop... they keep going back and forth on every aspect of the build... now they want engineering drawing from a carport company cause that's what I'm essentially building is an enclosed carport... I trudge on... budget getting blown out of the water...
Does the cat ever smear your handy work? When its nice outside and its very comfortable to work out in the shop its difficult to sit behind a computer, but the work has to get done. I have had my own business previously, it IS a lot of hard work, but it is worth it in the end. It's time to start another venture. I work full time now and will probably will for quite a while so, slow and steady. Are you guys in the USAF reserves? I was in the USAF for 8 years... fought in the cold war ;-) I don't think I could do video's... I have a face for radio
Out of curiosity, how do you all finish your boards? Do you use like a linseed oil, or a poly urethane sealer? Do you ever stain your projects or paint them? I am looking to start a business but I am not sure how well products will be received or how to make things. Like do I make and finish it ahead and say here's what I have or do I do custom orders. How do you adjust pricing with custom orders? Do you have ways to customize without a laser engraver or CNC machine? Also, thanks for the info and reminder that not everything falls into place immediately.
5. Our goal is to double this years sales level next year while keeping a cap on mfging costs through higher more efficient productivity levels. Our monthly Excel sales graph will tell us what our results are and we will determine how to adjust based on the graphed sales results, not some overly hyped mm that only provides marginal profitability results. Just my 2 cents.
As an aside, Papermate “Gel” click pens followed by Skilcraft “Zebra” click pens seem to provide the best writing experience. Very enjoyable and cathartic experience.
What is the definition of an entrepreneur? Answer: A person who works seven days and 80 hours per week in order to avoid a five-day, 40-hour per week regular job. But you can"t complain. Look who chose it!
@@gabesmith6475 I included this quote for the humor. Neither J&D fit the mold of conformist. It's the spirit that made us the economic leader we are today.
It's a righty thing too, but probably for different reasons as we don't have the ink smear problem. For me it's how a pen or pencil feels in the hand......and that's changing as arthritis gets worse....and how smoothly it writes. I love my Cross pens, but they are getting a bit more difficult to use for longer periods of time now because of the slim design. ☹️
@@gabesmith6475 Yea, I am left handed also, but I write different that other lefties I have met. Most wrap their hand around the pen and lift it by their wrist. I kinda extend the pen above my hand so my hand is touching the page a few inches below where I am writing. I have never really thought about it. It is just the way I have always written and never had a problem with smearing..
I don't understand how you chase hurricanes, run a woodworking business that your currently expanding, and do CZcams. That's a lot of stuff and though many of us appreciate the content, less videos will only mean better updates since you will have some down time.
Ah well…I’ll keep my eye out for the new video blue dot and get back to my own rat killing J.O.B.! You guys are doing a great job of sharing the ups and downs of owning your own business. This whole CZcams side gig probably helps pay the bills, but it’s not why you decided to go into business…it’s the other way around! Keep your priorities straight and grow and put THAT in a video and then don’t worry about the rest. We are here because we want to see how a business grows from the ground up, not because we want to run you into the ground. So, Chop Chop (pun intended!!!)…grow the business and throw us the occasional bone by letting us peak behind the curtain! And tell Bruce Almighty that the next ride will be to the park and not the vet! Keep up the good work!
I enjoy your videos but this one sounds like a "pity party." Suddenly it is "work" and not fun. Who gets off work at 3pm? Did you start at 5/6am? So Jennie works another job, she gets paid for it and now she's tried to have to come back and do the family business. That is a decision you both made when you started this. Owning your own business is hard work. There aren't "days off" or employees to do the work. You did the extra videos not to educate people but to make more money, Davis says as much. So it didn't work out and now you want us to feel sorry you worked that hard and didn't make the extra money. Focus on your work, what you need to do to be successful that it what will get you ahead.
@@jennieanddavis no you missed the point. I've been there and I know what you are experiencing. Owning and running a business is hard work and understanding that comes with time. You can earlier make the decision to work hard it or play at it, that is up to you. Set backs will come and how you handle them will determine if you are successful or not.
@@jennieanddavis I'm with Larry. I've listened to all your podcast and watched many of your videos and you guys were focused on hard work. Now it seems like you just like to complain while Jennie does all the real work. If you got off the comments and focused more on working harder maybe that would inspire more people = more views.
1. First long comments or the use of the “a” word seems to be disliked by yt so I’ll instead use math model (mm) as “they” won’t post my comment with the “a” word in it, or as a long comment so here goes try 5.
The whole point of these videos is to document their journey, which includes good and bad. By watching and subscribing you are taking that journey with them and if you start your own business they are outlining some of the pitfalls with running a business. I've been in business for myself for 27 years now and its tiring, but very rewarding. Have patience and enjoy their journey.
Your job is not to be a CZcams creator. Your job is to build your business. Thank you for having us along for the ride. I will still keep watching whenever you guys post.
If you put out a video per day, CZcams has to choose which video to serve to people. In other words, your videos are competing against each other. What I have found works better, Shorts. If you want to put out more content, use Shorts because they aren't served out in the same way a new video is. Your subs still get the new video notification but the recommended doesn't serve the same. What I found is the Short goes flat after a day then about 7-14 days gets picked up on the short shelf and drives views. Some more, some less. May be worth a try for yall.
Interesting point! That might be worth a try.
Props to you guys who do the CZcams thing full-time! It’s such a roller coaster.
Having owned a business for over 15 years, I can say that you have to keep recharging and refocusing constantly. It's a good idea to take a moment and look at where you have been and what you have done. Remember why you started and how you got where you are so you can recapture that same feeling to use moving forward.
I have all of the tools needed to get started and intend to build Adirondack chairs that are on a new level of quality. You guys are a true inspiration........thank you for your content. You do you....when we get a video from you we are all happy and are not concerned about the timing.......I am a month or two away from getting started and am very excited to put out my first ten to see how they are received. Thank you for there motivation!
So the goal by the end of the year is 100,000 subscribers? You’re already at 93k so you’re almost there! You guys are plenty smart enough to figure it out, wise beyond your years for sure. Sometimes instead of rising to our goals we fall to the level of our systems. Enjoying the content as always even if it’s a little low energy at least y’all honest about it!
As a pastor friend once told me"If you're not willing to learn something each day, you might as well quit and dig your grave."
Every video the both of you make shows your learning as you are going.
Keep up the good work and continue learning from both the upside and downside.
As an observation on my part, I have been watching you guys and a few other woodworking channels ever since our pandemic started. It looks like several of you all exploded and became you tube Rock Stars. Your timing was perfect. Now that things in our world are starting to slowly normalize, you may not see as many new subscribers or views per day or per month but you have a great following. Your business and approach has proven to be successful. Do what you love doing and post a vid whenever you feel that you have something that you want to share. I'll always watch it, enjoy it and give you a thumbs up. I'm in the same business and a year into it without the camera and great dialog that you all have. I'm also a dog lover with 2 rescues.
Rock on Jennie and Davis. Cheers from Alpharetta, GA
Lol we saw very little growth during covid. We didn't post very often at all during the height of lockdown because we were busy with Air Force training. You win some, you lose some!
I'm very glad!! You guys are in the woodworking business, not the 'gather-an-audience' for youtube business. I always thought it was a bad idea to alter your business model to accommodate an advertising enterprise. So, I'm glad you're going back to your core business. And if youtube wants to be part of it, . . . ok. But don't try to make furniture while you are trying to be part of their efforts. Make them be part of your efforts.
On another note, I love the planning and marketing. The best products in the world won't sell themselves. So, research, design, plan, market, sell, profit, and repeat.
That was such a purposeful video. Like you guys said, it may not be the most exciting video, nor the most popular opinion, but I respect the hell out of you guys for simply being as honest as you were. You do what you got to do for you and your pocket health! If you didn't come right out with what you said... if you tried to kind of beat around the bush, it wouldn't be congruent with who Jennie and Davis are. It wouldn't make sense with who you guys have shown us you truly are. Keep doing what you are doing, you two! Never change because, to me, your hearts are absolute. Your hearts are the most prominently visible attribute. Your business acumen and your drive are close seconds, but the way that you care about people, each other, your fans, that allows your heart to shine the brightest!
Accepting responsibility and commitment seems to be a bigger and bigger issue for those I meet who are younger in years than my peers. I'm glad to see you both lead the way in committing to your craft and accepting all the responsibilities of your business ventures.
It needs to be taught early, or else it takes a trip to hell and back to learn on your own…
I hope i got what i need to run a buisness im in school and trying to get a furniture buissnes started
Thank you. Good to hear about the struggles as well as the successes.
Awe man you mean your gonna take care of your business!!!! Honestly makes sense you guy's are good people i think keep it up
Love the honesty! Thanks for sharing. Look forward to the next video, when it is warranted.
I personally watched more of your videos during this daily run. I also saw your videos on my home page more. Just thought I would share that.
Those that upload on a daily basis, with daily vlogs blows my mind. It’s a ton of effort. I was curious if your actual business was making furniture or videos. I know with my other channel, every minute of video takes about an hour to edit. Much easier for those that prerecord a months worth of videos, spend a week editing and schedule a release date for each video the following month.
Yeah we learned a lot in the last month about streamlining our video-making process. It's definitely a net-gain, even if we failed at our original goal.
Loved seeing you guys everyday but good for you for being realistic. I think one of the reasons we all watch is because you do admit your sidesteps (not failures). We only continue to learn when we accept the bad with the good. Although having a reminder does help! Keep it up!
I’m going to miss seeing you guys everyday, but I get it. It was fun while it lasted. :)
It might happen again! The videos weren’t too much work - they’re just hurting the channel at the moment
I enjoy your videos (they are the first ones I look for) but you gotta do what you gotta do for yourself and your business. Running a business is stressful enough without adding unnecessary stress. If you're not having fun, it's not worth it! I just want you to know that we all appreciate you two. Your efforts are not in vane!
The sticker is definitely the reason I signed up for the stud stack... you've definitely made a profit on that considering I've spent over $300 on it to date 🤣
Well...not sure if it matters, but your efforts found me. Happy to be a regular viewer now. Maybe you need to make sure to tell everyone to "smash the like button for the CZcams algo."
Thanks for all the great advice and hard work.
We learn with you all in your wood work journey.
I working on getting my self to be one day at your level.
Thanks again.
Blessings.
It was a very sympathetic opinion. I feel the same way. Greetings from Japan. Thanks!
F I N A L L Y. The recognition Bruce deserves.
Love ya'll, I needed this, thanks for sharing! ❤
I knew the daily thing fell apart 4 days ago. Good for you. Keep your eye on the ball.
Daily videos worked great! Absolutely loved making videos every day - totally sustainable. It just hurt us more than it helped us
I So enjoy watch your channel. You have to working on you main company. Keep up the great job
I am here and watching and now i will return to my faves in the last 2 weeks and comment to get you some more engagement.
Stick to the plan lol
Bruce is a beautiful Doby.
I'm one of those people is obsessive about the brand of my pen. I'm also obsessive about always having a pen and a small notebook with me. You never know when inspiration is going to strike. Typing it out on my phone just doesn't tick the same boxes.
Hey guys! Don't give up! I recommend two books that could help. First, "Quitter" by Jon Acuff. This is about quitting your day job and how to do it. I don't know if you guys are full time in business now or still working other jobs so check this out if it fits. The second (and more important book) is "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber. It's about the good and bad of being an entrepreneur.
Well said. Nor would I want to see, only the good side of the business..
CZcams is a grind that you cannot outsource to someone else. It is important to focus on the businesses that will allow you to retire and do what you want independently.
2. Welcome to the world of yt/social media over use. A long long time ago.... "to quote Don McLean|" I learned to stop overly focusing on mm / web ranking results, as responding to these results can cause one to virtually spend every waking hour working on them, shorting you of the time needed to focus on the tasks that truly need attention and contribute to increased profitability.
I can relate to obsession with the pens. My go to, is a pilot g2 bold! Writes nice and wet!
Just found you. Air Force Veterans shout out to you. I have learned a few tings in my Binge watching.
4. This does require one to learn what their products (industries) natural sales cycle is, as trying to increase sales during a naturally occurring slow time is somewhat counterproductive. For us Sept and Oct are our "slow" times so we are currently installing a new cnc mill and cnc plasma cutter along with launching a new advertising effort to kick off next month on a web based publication to supplement our existing campaigns.
Great video!
I don't understand - am I the only one who has a list of subscribed channels and when a new video is posted, I see a little dot and go and watch it the next time I'm able to do so? I don't have the bell selected for every channel but for my top 10 favourite channels (this is one of them), but I never miss a new video. I don't aimlessly scroll through the "front page" blindly hoping that CZcams will show me the newest video from your channel. This is so bizarre that the latest efforts have ended up being negative. What a shame.
Michael, thank you for always watching! It might be shocking to believe, but very VERY few people take the care to watch content that way. Something like 90% of our views come from the ‘random scrollers’ from the home page
@@jennieanddavis SUPER shocking! Subscriptions mean very little then. Shows what the "average viewer" (or fan!) knows!
Just as a parallel to another youtube channel, there is one that does a month long daily video submission when he is doing something really exciting or adventurous. There is usually staged merch pushes, New items, etc that go along with it. To keep from getting burned out (and youtube being annoying) maybe you can prepare by hyping up a "week long of daily videos event " in the future. This may draw others and create an influx of sales that you can anticipate. Hopefully this helps. Take care of each other and take time for yourselves.
To be honest, I'm not surprised. Creating and publishing daily videos can be crushing, especially if it isn't your primary business goal. Getting back to an occasional video when events merit it and that should leave more time for doing what your business needs. Hope to see another video soon (about getting your new commercial space once the ink is dry), but not so soon that you waste time editing videos that you could use for looking at commercial spaces, interviewing employees, designing your layout, keeping up to date on orders, etc. I'm really hoping that you can get moved in and working before your padding stock sells out, but recognize that you might still need to make a batch or two more boards before you can actually start producing in the new space.
Not at all! The videos were a joy to make - no burden there! They just weren’t helping the business
Old school hat. That was the original. very nice. You still have the sign somewhere? (feeding the algorithm)
Yes, we're woodworkers, we make our own pens. It's a badge of honor!
Sorry that the experiment didn't work out. I was enjoying the daily videos. :)
Is there a significance in the different colored pens on the US map?
your next pen from a lefty, Pentel Libretto Roller Gel Pen and Pencil Set , in cream from amazon.
I'm actually glad to see this. Don't get me wrong, I have watched all your videos, but I watch them for useful information and to see how your business is growing so I can maybe pick up some ideas. Watching you take your dog to the vet etc is not needed in these videos. Trim the non woodworking stuff and put out fewer better videos.
3. Instead of mm analysis I simply plot monthly sales on an Excel graph and use the best fit line to project next month anticipated sales volume. Based on these results / expectations, we then tweak our online advertising and marketing efforts along with our in person marketing / sales efforts to achieve the projected sales level.
Less frequent videos will keep us hanging on waiting for the next one and you'll get more views 🤣😝
Well I don't blame you for laying off putting out the video that often I know it has to be rough I can't hardly get myself to put one out per year lol but I am going to miss the daily update lol see you on the next one
The videos were totally manageable! They just really hurt our growth. Maybe we'll figure out a better frequency in the future.
I was sure that you were going to say....doing taxes...lol
That's something I'd like to see in more detail, I'm terrible with organizing money in and out. Any tricks like the use of quick books like you mentioned would be much appreciated.
I like to make stuff, not file paper. Anything I can do to reduce the anxiety of accounting. First, I guess, would be to not procrastinate! It looks like you guys have a set day to work on it. That's a good start. But I'm sure I'll get a headache before the day begins. Lol
Was even thinking about paying to have it done, and stick to what I do best.
Hire an accountant. You can still take responsibility by outsourcing it!
The growing clickbait style titles and videos are making me want to unsubscribe. Perhaps others are the same way.
It's ok by me I'm kinda burnt out as well... ive been fighting with the permit office for 3 weeks now trying to get approval to build my shop... they keep going back and forth on every aspect of the build... now they want engineering drawing from a carport company cause that's what I'm essentially building is an enclosed carport... I trudge on... budget getting blown out of the water...
Ouch. Best of luck! You can do it!!
Does the cat ever smear your handy work? When its nice outside and its very comfortable to work out in the shop its difficult to sit behind a computer, but the work has to get done.
I have had my own business previously, it IS a lot of hard work, but it is worth it in the end. It's time to start another venture. I work full time now and will probably will for quite a while so, slow and steady.
Are you guys in the USAF reserves? I was in the USAF for 8 years... fought in the cold war ;-)
I don't think I could do video's... I have a face for radio
Yes they’re in the USAF reserves, they’re in the hurricane hunters
Hahaha left handed problems, I know your pain
Out of curiosity, how do you all finish your boards? Do you use like a linseed oil, or a poly urethane sealer? Do you ever stain your projects or paint them? I am looking to start a business but I am not sure how well products will be received or how to make things. Like do I make and finish it ahead and say here's what I have or do I do custom orders. How do you adjust pricing with custom orders? Do you have ways to customize without a laser engraver or CNC machine?
Also, thanks for the info and reminder that not everything falls into place immediately.
Hi Hannah! we’ve got tons of videos on our channel which can answer your questions far better than we can type answers to them!
You can do it!!
@@jennieanddavis Thank you! I will look into them.
5. Our goal is to double this years sales level next year while keeping a cap on mfging costs through higher more efficient productivity levels. Our monthly Excel sales graph will tell us what our results are and we will determine how to adjust based on the graphed sales results, not some overly hyped mm that only provides marginal profitability results. Just my 2 cents.
As an aside, Papermate “Gel” click pens followed by Skilcraft “Zebra” click pens seem to provide the best writing experience. Very enjoyable and cathartic experience.
What is the definition of an entrepreneur?
Answer: A person who works seven days and 80 hours per week in order to avoid a five-day, 40-hour per week regular job.
But you can"t complain. Look who chose it!
True, but there’s also the benefit of doing something you want to on your terms, rather on someone else’s terms.
@@gabesmith6475 I included this quote for the humor. Neither J&D fit the mold of conformist. It's the spirit that made us the economic leader we are today.
I’m pretty sure obsessing over pens and pencils is just a left handed thing, because several people (me included) do the same thing
Righty here. Finding the right pen is for everyone. I love my Pentel Energel (Metal body) with .7mm refill.
Definitely not just a lefty thing. I'm right-handed and have always been picky about pens and pencils
It's a righty thing too, but probably for different reasons as we don't have the ink smear problem. For me it's how a pen or pencil feels in the hand......and that's changing as arthritis gets worse....and how smoothly it writes. I love my Cross pens, but they are getting a bit more difficult to use for longer periods of time now because of the slim design. ☹️
A G2 0.5mm is my favorite..they make a 0.38mm, but they are sometimes harder to find.
Those would be great if Davis wasn’t left handed or they didn’t smear
@@jennieanddavis I’m left handed and I’ve never had a problem with them smearing
@@gabesmith6475 Yea, I am left handed also, but I write different that other lefties I have met. Most wrap their hand around the pen and lift it by their wrist. I kinda extend the pen above my hand so my hand is touching the page a few inches below where I am writing. I have never really thought about it. It is just the way I have always written and never had a problem with smearing..
@@tstanley01 me too, it seems unnatural to me to write the other way.
Kepping it real is the only way. Btw did Bruce survive the traumatic day at the vet? 😀
I don't understand how you chase hurricanes, run a woodworking business that your currently expanding, and do CZcams. That's a lot of stuff and though many of us appreciate the content, less videos will only mean better updates since you will have some down time.
Just keep on keeping on.
Ah well…I’ll keep my eye out for the new video blue dot and get back to my own rat killing J.O.B.! You guys are doing a great job of sharing the ups and downs of owning your own business. This whole CZcams side gig probably helps pay the bills, but it’s not why you decided to go into business…it’s the other way around! Keep your priorities straight and grow and put THAT in a video and then don’t worry about the rest. We are here because we want to see how a business grows from the ground up, not because we want to run you into the ground. So, Chop Chop (pun intended!!!)…grow the business and throw us the occasional bone by letting us peak behind the curtain! And tell Bruce Almighty that the next ride will be to the park and not the vet! Keep up the good work!
Do what you need to do to grow your business first then put the videos out that you want to do.
Did I see 2 ppl from Iowa on the Stud map!?
Probably!
4:33 I still call your channel White Grain Woodworking.
Did you ever get your new business place
Frank, go watch our newest video!
All I keep seeing is 2 weeks and 2 months 3 months and 2 weeks I haven't seen the newest one
I enjoy your videos but this one sounds like a "pity party." Suddenly it is "work" and not fun. Who gets off work at 3pm? Did you start at 5/6am? So Jennie works another job, she gets paid for it and now she's tried to have to come back and do the family business. That is a decision you both made when you started this. Owning your own business is hard work. There aren't "days off" or employees to do the work. You did the extra videos not to educate people but to make more money, Davis says as much. So it didn't work out and now you want us to feel sorry you worked that hard and didn't make the extra money. Focus on your work, what you need to do to be successful that it what will get you ahead.
Larry Erdman: CEO of missing the point
@@jennieanddavis no you missed the point. I've been there and I know what you are experiencing. Owning and running a business is hard work and understanding that comes with time. You can earlier make the decision to work hard it or play at it, that is up to you. Set backs will come and how you handle them will determine if you are successful or not.
@@jennieanddavis I'm with Larry. I've listened to all your podcast and watched many of your videos and you guys were focused on hard work. Now it seems like you just like to complain while Jennie does all the real work. If you got off the comments and focused more on working harder maybe that would inspire more people = more views.
1. First long comments or the use of the “a” word seems to be disliked by yt so I’ll instead use math model (mm) as “they” won’t post my comment with the “a” word in it, or as a long comment so here goes try 5.
Um, what is studstack??
Studstack.net
That's a shame. I love all the videos.
I am my own worst enemy in life in general.
BUT... we can improve. That's the most exciting part! It means there's hope!
OH no. I loved the daily video's. :(
You complain too much
There’s a difference between complaining and actively working towards better. 😉
The whole point of these videos is to document their journey, which includes good and bad. By watching and subscribing you are taking that journey with them and if you start your own business they are outlining some of the pitfalls with running a business. I've been in business for myself for 27 years now and its tiring, but very rewarding. Have patience and enjoy their journey.