I Made $1,000,000 Selling Hats
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- čas přidán 3. 01. 2023
- DISCLAIMER: If you want to build your own successful 7+ figure business you must take huge financial risks, work crazy hours & manage compounding stress.
If you can do this, stick to the process, and continue to push forward - you WILL be successful.
Check out the video @InvolvingChris made with me about my story here: • How He Made $1,000,000...
Be sure to subscribe to follow along on my journey as I build my businesses here: / @thelaunchdude
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Thanks for watching! This is my first attempt at fully shooting a video myself and we’re still figure out camera settings. I promise it’ll get better haha 😂
Let me know what you’d like to see more about my business/journey.
I’ll answer any and all questions here.
Really nice video! Straight to the point! I love how you did not sugar-coated anything. One question I have is which platform you used to build your website?
@@manuelfraustro984 thank you! The site is entirely custom built by me. I’m hard headed and like to do everything myself.
You just like me fr
Inspiring 💯
@@iambonedaddeh1991 💯%
FINALLY SOMEONE WHO IS TELLING THE TRUTH ISNT LYING OR SELLING COURSES
HELL YEAH! Just wait for the next video I am currently editing. You will love it haha.
Love your story/video. Congrats on all the hard work and success. I hope you hit your business goals.
Thank you so much 🙏❤️
Absolute masterpiece!! Thanks for taking the time to put your story out there, excited to see what content you make in the future!
Thank you Jared! I am excited too. Each video gets better than the last and my story is just getting started 😀
Truly inspiring. I currently work with my aunt at her embroidery shop and hope to one day take over. This really help me realize that I can. Thank you
It is definitely possible!!
Launch dude that was awesome man. Kind of sad how much combing we have to do on CZcams to get real honest advice. Glad I found this video. New sub thanks
It’s the world we live in man. It’s really unfortunate. Thanks for the compliment! I’m working on a bunch of new videos that will be rolling out soon!
What a great story, truly inspiring. I would say best of luck, but you don't need that. Keep on grinding to 10mill and beyond!
Thank you! I still need some of that luck! haha
Ended the video with chills. This is infinitely better than most other similar videos I've seen filled with fluff and nonsense. Thank you so much for sharing, it really spoke to me and I will do whatever I can to make 2023 a good year for my business
So happy to hear that! You’re welcome! I’m working on creating a lot more content to help others in their journey. I by no means have everything figured out but I have learned a lot that I’d love to share!
@@thelaunchdude I instantly subscribed and liked. The video definitely spoke to me. Thanks again for sharing!
Thank you for posting your experience! The wisdom you pass along is invaluable to anyone who's either thinking, embarking or on that journey to succeed! This is a indeed an inspiring video in my own journey/venture. Kudos!
Thank you!! It is humbling to know you can find inspiration from my story. Best of luck in your journey to success! Put in the hard work and you will for sure get there.
Yes, that is one awesome story thanks for sharing !
Much respect! You couldn't have said it better 👏 You are speaking from the heart ♥️ keep at it! Hell of a good job.
Thank you John!!
Man this is a Jewel to entrepreneurs!! True success, literally if anyone sees this don't waste your time on courses! Just follow and surround your self with people like this man, his focus and mentality is what it takes. Thanks so much for this video!
Work hard & Grind 💪💪
Thank you so much for the massive compliment.
Thank you for the positive reinforcement!! Everything you’ve said is exactly where I am and will be in my business this year! I’m determined to make it happen.
You’re 100% welcome! If you stick to it and delegate tasks properly you will make it work!
What a beautiful video. There is a lot of insight here that a lot of us will relate with and hopefully a lot of people watching will watch and listen.
Thank you Lauren ❤️
I like the honesty. It’s refreshing to hear. Good for you to make your money, I like it.
Thank you! Honesty is the best policy!
This deserves more views. Great, straight to the point, and realistic video on entrepreneurship
Thank you!!!! 🙏
Sup bro I’m young 26 tryin to start a business in hats and u give the most honest and raw advice on a lot and with your words and your proof u really open my eyes fr bro I appreciate you for your guidance
I only speak from experience and what I understand truth to be! Good luck in your journey man! I started this in 2017 at age 27! You got this!
Great video man! Im 25 starting to learn so much about finance and investing. I started off this year homeless and started a small tech company and now have made some decent money. Now I'm looking for other opportunities to make money. This is an inspiration!! thank you SUBSCRIBED!
Thank you! I’m happy to hear that! It sounds like your on the right track!!!!
Love it man, currently I’m in the first steps of the process but your video by far dominates the fake sell you a course phonies. Thanks again for keeping it real 💯
Thank you for the compliment! I always intend to keep my content very real and not full of fake fluff intended to convince people to give me money for a scammy course! I can make money off ad revenue and partnerships (with companies I align with) to recoup my time invested into creating this content 😀 stick around ! There will be a lot more soon!
Bro! Your very inspiring and you breathe hard work. I love that. I’m not against these guys selling courses because for people like me, anything would help. But this approach is a lot better for people like me. This video made me finally write down a goal. I’ve watched countless videos and heard this a million times, but YOU made me do it. It’s a good goal. And I’m going to achieve it. Thank you and best wishes for continued growth and success into the future. Never stop inspiring us. . .And bro, 2jz Supra all day, don’t make me send you that one video from back in the day…you know the one 😅
It really means a lot to hear that my story helped you take the first step in writing down and identifying your goal! NOW just work backwards to obtaining it!!
I still want a big turbo 2jz! Don’t get me wrong haha
Love your story bro, I've actually been a pipe fitter for years in the fire sprinkler area. But me and my wife are actually really interested in getting into business as well, gonna be scary but im definitely excited
Happy to hear it! I’m actually working through getting my new building fitted with a fire Surpression system. I’d say if you’re already doing the work for someone else, for sure give it a shot going on your own!
Dude I’m sitting here getting a grille ready to ship on eBay. I played your video so I could gather some more knowledge I’m still new to this eBay stuff.
And your description of school is EXACTLY down to the T how my education went. Except my fascination was gurls and history. I actually ended up dropping out the last semester of my high-school, due to taking full on responsibility of my actions with a girl I was fooling around with. I started working full time. But as I look back on it I’m doing way better than my classmates. Something that is easy to forget as I’m running an llc with my buddy and always hustling for example eBay.
Story long short you caught my attention.
Hard work is some of the best experience and teaches the best lessons.
Happy to hear you’re giving something a go for yourself and wish you the best of luck!
Very inspiring story, Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I needed this, just when I’m about to start my own cap business. thank you 🙏
Awesome! Best of luck in your journey!
I agree & connect with a lot that you talked about this video. Glad i stumbled upon it
Happy to hear that! Thanks for stopping by!
Your honesty is inspiring! 🫡
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. This is inspiring!
You’re welcome!! Thanks for watching ❤️
I appreciate you!! Great Video
Thank you 🙏 if you have time please check out my more recent videos , I think they’re better 😅
Listen, I have roamed CZcams looking how to make T-shirts how did do hats how to do fishing memorabilia, etc. I want to make a life in this line of business. Thank you for your video man. I’ve never had anything more inspirational than that brother, this was awesome. You cut to the chase no bullshit hard work pays off. I want to do this I want to start on a smaller scale doing festivals for T-shirts and hats trying to look for hats that fit lol no I’m going to scroll your channel and look for more information. Thank you brother.
❤️ I’m so happy to hear that you found inspiration in my story. Nothing worth doing is easy. Put in the calculated work and I assure you it will pay off in the end!
Be sure to check out the rest of my videos 😀 I’m going to be documenting a lot more of my life and business journeys.
Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your story Robert
My pleasure! Thanks for stopping by! My newer videos I think do a much better job telling the story 🫣
@@thelaunchdude Awesome, I'll give them a watch, thanks for the response. Best in your growth and I look forward to more.
I love you for this!!!! So inspiring!
I’m glad you found this inspiring 😀
Working on starting up my own hat company and came across this video! You seem very genuine and insightful so I’ll definitely keep watching. When you started out making hats were you ordering hats in bulk at wholesale and also ordering logo patches for them from somewhere else? Not sure if you’ve talked about this in any other videos this was my first one but I’ll definitely be checking the other ones out!
I did buy in bulk at first on personal credit but then got on with a distributor and only ordered what was needed for the current round of orders.
I initially outsourced embroidery work on every hat until I got my first machine.
Thanks for watching!
Great Great story, good luck on your venture.
Thank you Greg!
Wish you much success 🙌
Thank you!!! You as well!!
Respect. Loved your story
Thank you David!!
Congrats on your achievements!
Thank you 🙏
I haven’t watched a full 10+ min vid in so long cause my attention span is fucked but I stayed throughout the whole thing. This was inspiring to say the least.
Thank you for watching! I am so happy to hear it was inspiring to you. There’s many many more videos on the way ❤️
This video means a lot to young entrepreneurs! Thank you!!
If I can inspire one person to start writing code then I’ve done my job!
Thanks for watching ❤️
Very inspiring video! I Just start creating my first designs for the hats I’m going to sell. Where did you buy your blank hats from ?
Thanks for Sharing is Caring))
Love this. Inspiring
Thank you!!!!
Love this video one of the best I’ve seen
That seriously means a lot !!!! Especially since I recorded it myself! Haha. Been getting a lot better at it 😃
But for real thank you! This feedback ads fuel to my fire ❤️
Hi, Thanks for sharing your story, it is truly inspiring. How did you find the machines for making these hats and decide what was best for your business?
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
I landed on our current equipment after trying different machines and brands through trial and error. As the business grew our demands out of the equipment grew as well and we needed more professional and industrial machines.
Great video. Would love one on how You use data and tracking all your marketing efforts efficiently. Any apps etc. 🙏
Thanks! The tools built into the online advertising platforms give you all the metrics you need as long as your pixels and trackers are properly implemented.
great take dude! thanks for your contribution..you got it!! keep it up and buena suerte the rest of the way. cheers from the Panama Canal
Thank you so much for the kind words! I will for sure keep on trucking!
I'm 61. I do promo but just did a custom hat order for a client by pressing patches on hats myself and now I have the bug to get a laser to cut my own leather and leatherette patches. Wondering how to get started. Shopify?
Inspiring story 👍🏻
I’m glad you think so! ❤️
Love this video! I’ve been wanting to start my own hat brand ( I love hats wearing hats) . So I thought, why not create my own and wear my creations. I just have no clue where to start and how to take off with it.
Start extremely simple. Think of something you want put on a hat.
Find someone to make a hat for you.
Wear it.
Then go to the drawing board and figure out a vendor, avenue for selling and who your customer base will be.
Order a very small batch and get strangers to buy them. If you can convince a stranger to buy something you know this is something you can sell to other people like them and is a viable product idea. Selling something to friends and family is not a way to validate a product.
Good luck! The most important part is to just start!
Thank you ! I appreciate that
Thank you so much for the reminder.
This video meant so much to me!!
So glad you found this video helpful. Be sure to check out the other ones I’ve posted since this one ❤️
@@thelaunchdude Yes, I most certainly will and just know that God will continue to bless you for your honesty and your hard work!
Dude. I just arrived at the launch pad with my single head/ 15 needle machine. Im creating my own stuff but... Thank you for the inspiring video Bro.
Hell yeah! Congrats on taking the jump. It’s a massive world and market out there for you to tap into. Thanks for watching, stick around for more growth and business moves to come. 🚀💪
That is wild you don't have a SEO hat blog! Blog posts are evergreen. They are worth the investment because unlike ads they can keep paying off for years.
It is crazy…. Something on my “never ending list of things I know I need to do or delegate” but haven’t gotten to the item yet….
One of these days. Heck we didn’t even start email marketing until a few months ago 😳😅
I can I will. Thanks for inspiration
Absolutely!!!!
Great video, earned yourself a sub!
Thanks a lot. Just posted a new video that I think is the best one yet 😎
I want to make a clothing store in the future but I want to learn how to properly make it and build something not only I would enjoy but something other people would enjoy
Making something you enjoy is a good first step but it ultimately comes down to figuring out who your customers are and what they want to buy!
Amaizing...
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Welcome!!! Glad to have you a long for the ride!
Congratulations ✨
Thank you!!!
Loved the video. Great info. I noticed during the video what looked to be a STL VW hat. Thats pretty local to me. Where are you based out of?
We’re here on the Illinois side in Collinsville!
@@thelaunchdude Your just a 45 min drive from me! I'm here in Illinois as well. down in Randolph county near Sparta ,Red bud, Waterloo.
I love this story. I only wonder how you got the caps that you emroder. Cise i am trying to make a company in sweden.
Thanks! There are lots of cap manufacturers all over the world and middle man distributors. I’d try and find one close to your country and start from there!
you are very inspiring sir. I am building my hat business myself from an old friend whio was supplying me hats but retired. I bought all his equipment and getting in the trade. I am very meticulous thats why i wnated to m ake the hats myself or have someopne do it in front me me so i know quality is accomplished. thanks for the inspiratiion. robert from Manila, the philippines
That’s awesome! Being in control of your quality is 100% the way to go! Stick to that and you will for sure get and keep customers. Good luck out there! ❤️
Best video on CZcams about hats
Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this! You have given my family and I hope to keep pushing! We recently created a hat brand called 1720, With Love. It has been a battle of high and lows but the process is so worth it! Thank you for the motivation, from the bottom of my heart.
You’re very welcome! I’m still new to sharing my story but the more I do and the more I see it helping and motivating others the more it has helped me believe in myself more too. Keep pushing forward and if you adapt to overcome and learn from every challenge it will all be worth it in the end!
Brilliant thanks 😊
Any time!!!
Wow! That's great 👍
Thank you!
What brand of embroidery machine do you recommend for hats, i use SWF, and i have lots of problems and want to do the best quality hats
Hey there! We run entirely Tajima machines.
Tajima and Barudan are the industry standard when it comes to anything embroidery. The only two brands I would even consider.
With that said decent output is possible on the worst of machines with proper hooping, tensions and digitizing.
Is there a course to learn how to embroidery
crazy. i love it
I am crazy.. haha
Want to start my own hat business but lost on where to start, do I just design and take it to get made with a manufacturer?
Hey there! It’s going to take a lot of trial and error to find designs that sell. The best thing to do is find a target niche to create hats for and make designs that you know will resonate well with them.
I'm a 21 year old student from Belgium and just bought my first embroidery machine. Im curious how you get your potential clients to your site and how you find clients.
Congrats on getting your machine. We use ads on Facebook, Instagram & Google primarily. But we also now have full time sales people that do it the old fashioned way. The first 4 years were entirely sales through our website though.
I recommend joining local Facebook groups and helping people in your immediate area to learn your machine and the business process first.
I run an adult video business, my friends think it’s all easy and I just take in cash, 10 years, i spent working 8hrs for someone and would come home and work 8 hours for myself , i would take what I earn and reinvest in growing my business, at the same time, I spent thousands trying to figure out “the easy way”, it’s not there, some of them show you how it works but then it still comes down to money and time
It always looks easy from the outside. No one actually knows how dart and lonely it gets scaling a business. Growth phases are undoubtedly the hardest thing I have ever done in life.
@@thelaunchdude They truly are, everyone sees you floating on top, no one sees you struggling to swim from the bottom to get there
Hey bro love the video … I’m an embroiderer and a mainly do one offs … … how would you recommend I go after the bulk orders ?? Facebook ?? I would really appreciate it :/
Welcome friend!
I’d find local area businesses to make products for!
@@thelaunchdude do you get a lot of business through Facebook ?? How do you approach the business that you want to make apparel for ,?
I like this guy already
Thanks for liking me.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
What state are you in?
MISSOURI BOYS GANG GANG! Great video bro
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I came here from seeing you featured in Chris' video. 😊
Very happy to have you! Chris is amazing and I’m honored to have worked with him.
Should see more of us together in the future as well ❤️
@@thelaunchdude Ya, for sure. looking forward to it. Chris is really inspiring as well. I watched a bunch of his videos.
For me it's making sure my community is healthy and happy ...
Great!
I was the same way through school brother
Not everyone learns well in that environment. I was definitely one of them haha.
ok at 6 minutes into video all i've heard is the history of this gudes life. moving on now. thanks Dude.
Welcome bro! Crush yours!
@@thelaunchdude some day Man Some Day...
Can you start your business here in india big market?
Much respect to your wife for believing in you and standing by you
She’s put up with a lot over the years as I’ve built this thing. There were many nights where I wasn’t home until 4AM (if at all) while she kept the household afloat while we had just had our fist child. I couldn’t have done it without her!
@@thelaunchdude That's great man. I don't know you and your wife personally, but watching the video makes me feel very happy you guys. I am very inspired by your story and achievements. Thanks alot for being so transparent. By the way, next time Jeff Bezos calls you to go on the yatch, don't stand the up. Lol.
@@reign5426 it really means a lot to hear that. Telling my story and hearing that is helping inspire others is such a humbling experience.
Telling my story is helping me become confident (hopefully never cocky) and helps me believe in my self more.
I’m going to continue to make content that means a lot to me and content that I think may help others.
@LaunchDude It was nice chatting with you. Thanks for your responses. See 'ya on your next videos
Yes! Wives and husbands are just as much a part of the success because of their faithful support is what you might be trying to do.
I have been at it for many years sustaining and slowly growing the family business I took over years ago. My wife has been by my side through good times and tough times. Could not do it without her support!
the camera quality seems a little off when youre talking to the camera. also i think with better thumbnails the videos could get a lot more views, because the content in itself is quite helpful
Thank you for the feedback. The next video is going to have MUCH better camera focus haha. Still learning that side of things.
Thumbnails is a whole other beast I’m diving into and learning the science behind.
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Where can i order one machine for hats?
Lots of different manufacturers for machines. I recommend Tajima!
Where’s the easy button! Super simple!
Lmao your opening. I think you wrote my intro
Haha glad you like it!
thanks
No problem 😃
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Need help with my hat business
No one is going to help you build it. You have to put in the work!
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Can I please get you to help me out? I am an entrepreneur in the guided fishing industry up here in Alaska. I am chasing dreams as well and this just hits home in my heart and mind and is very motivational!!!! I would love to do business with you and your team moving forward!
Hey there! What help do you think I can provide?
Must be nice to not be insane like meeeee😂😂😂😂😂
Haha I wouldn’t consider myself normal.
Were you a skateboarder?
Haha I’ve never been very good at skating 😂
Creating a shopify store is not an issue, how exactly did you draw that many buyers to your brand new website within a couple days? That's the most important part you skipped.
Facebook groups targeting specific audiences by posting hats I knew they would like and resonate with.
@@thelaunchdude Do you mean you joined FB groups, or you did advertise to a certain group of people? Thank you for the answer!
I was already a member of a ton of automotive related Facebook groups that I knew a lot about. It’s easiest to sell something you actually relate to and care about yourself.
@@thelaunchdude I'm confused now. You sold hats in a automotive related group?
Inspiring story, keep it up, buddy😇. do you want to give me some advice I am 19 years old.😇
Learn a little about alot!
Learn to teach yourself using free resources on google! You can learn how to pretty much do ANYTHING on the internet.
Get experince out working in the real world. Find something you enjoy doing!
I need a job.
What are your skills?
Forklift driver right now but willing to learn more
Cool story bro, however the course they are selling is like your hats. Neither is going to make the consumer money. It’s merely there to make the business money. Also. The course took time to produce labor an material. Just like your hats. Both are worth the money people are willing to pay for it. Some women are rich selling fart jars.
Our customer’s hats help brand and promote their business. Which brings them more money.
Repackaged free information sold through the guise of getting rich quick by showing sports cars and beaches is scammy.
There’s lots of courses worth it, just not the ones being shoved down your throat by “fake guru” influencers.
Want to sign up for my course?
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Only 99,999 spots available! Act quick!
Tell New era, 47, flexfit, yupoong,bulldog,otto that. your very wrong on this statement. when people try to sell you a course that means there not making money. for instant. look at support black colleges. they say they made $4m. yet they have a F on BBB. and haven't been able to get people out their orders. Now they are trying to sell a course and tell people where to get this stuff from and wholesale distributors but yet they haven't refunded people or sent there orders.they tell you you dont need no money to start then say buy their $27 ebook and watch a free course on Thursday. That turns out that they now want you to buy a course for $1597 yeah the free course.
Can i work for you?
We’re always looking for great people.
so i dont wanna be that guy, but you need money to start that buiness which you had already, but props anyway
Not really. I built the business on loans and credit cards at the start. I was always over extending myself due to wanting more expensive cars than I could actually afford lol.
But you really haven’t told viewers about the challenges you underwent to arrive at your path of success and how you met the challenges. If you had done that it would’ve been a more interesting video to watch.
Subscribe to my channel there will be much more videos going into this. There was so much to overcome and if I tried to fit it in a video it would be 6 hours long 😂
How many of your employees drive Lamborghini also? 😂
The goal is as many as possible
soon they wl
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