Another great interview. Thanks Yogi and PJ. Coordinating driving 90 miles one way sometimes while still doing the IT day job is hectic and I can relate. I'm in the same boat of tear apart and pray. My hats off to you, sir. #Lockboss
WOW what a story. That is what I call commitment. You have to love what you are doing. Yogi you have my respect. No way can you charge enough for travel time. Trips like that I would take with me what I needed to do the job and drive something that gets about 35 - 40 mpg. You are definitely a #Lockboss
My last three AKL vehicles were an hour drive into the Colorado mountains. No/low internet and cell service. Customer couldn’t get anyone closer to service their vehicles. Two of the vehicle were inaccessible to tow trucks. I charge a fair rate and the customers were happy.
I feel him on the hardware side, "Tear it apart and hope you can get it put back together". I'm dealing with that now. I've worked in the mechanical testing lab for 8 years, so the skills I've learned there help a lot. I just got bit in the ass last week because I did not check for master pins. Never again, I'll use that tool every time now.
Agree that being able to build on existing knowledge is necessary to tackle hardware and programming you’ve never done before. I think that’s where the mechanical inclination really comes into play. #lockboss
I really enjoyed this video as someone that was thinking about starting up a small business in my town as the nearest Locksmith is 150 miles away. I have a lot to think about and this video was perfect timing to stop me from jumping in to something I definitely was not ready yet to do. PJ great video and I can’t wait until the live interview. #lockboss
Great hearing your story, Yogi. Sounds like you have mostly commercial accounts which in your situation is the best way. You can't drive even 100 miles to rekey a residential front door. #Lockboss
Thanks for sharing your story long distance to go for those jobs we have the same problem not as often but it does take time and and you pray that you guys take all the right stuff nothing's worse than have to go and back for a darn little tool you forgot that put in your toolbox or didn't replace on your truck thanks again for your sharing your story #lockfather
No way he's able to charge enough for his services. Lotsa jobs are like that sometimes. Love of the craft and desire to make the world better keep you going. #lockboss
Thank you for letting us know that its a big investment from scratch I am starting from scratch myself and wanted to have an idea of what I am getting into #lockboss
I like his story. As a small town locksmith myself I can relate to him. My dad was the original locksmith who started from taking courses from an add in the back of our Field & Stream magazine for extra money. I started watching and learning from him when I was 12 and been doing it ever since.
🌵🇨🇦 Hey Yogi. Great Story. I'm in a small town about 40 km from a large city. I have thought about going from hobiest to Locksmith, but where I am, I just can't do it legally. I would need to take a two year course including an apprenticeship, and when I tried 20 years ago, I could not find a locksmith that would take on an apprentice. #LockBoss 🇨🇦🌵
I do have an office in Jamestown, small world. I have an office in Jamestown to limit travel if I need parts or equipment but it’s not a staffed location.
Nice story. From a Safecrackers perspective time always has to =$ Even with travel don't give yourself away! You pay for the knowledge and skills I've accumulated on MY time.
We're a locksmith operation in Northeast Iowa, and it's not uncommon for us to 200 mile a day on our service truck. Small town and wouldn't have it any other way! #Lockboss
I’m sure you do this but I hope you utilize peoples ability to take a picture or video of there lock problem especially when they are that far away. I have done that for customers who are even local and it saves time and helps and answer many of my questions.
I give you credit Greg, I wouldn't want to get thrown into the game like that and have to figure stuff out while trying to make money. If I were you, I would go take a business class at night. Everyone in business needs a business class.. BTW you always have an employee with you.. your truck/van and it should be MAKING you money like an employee with trip charges, not breaking even. I'm not here to bash anyone, just here to try and help. FIRE AWAY :) #LockBoss
I like hearing stories like this; it's so different from what I'm used to. There are umpteen locksmiths within just a few miles of me, so I can't fathom not having one for 120 miles. Great story Yogi and thanks for sharing. You're a true #Lockboss !!
Wow, great interview PJ and Greg, inspiring for any #lockboss and amazing how Greg organizes for such long distance travel, his origin story where his community begged him to do it, and the questions he asked PJ. Can’t wait to hear what this announcement is!
Really enjoyed hearing Yogi's story. IC locks and really good planning before getting in the truck can make a huge difference in profitability when dealing with really remote locations. #Lockboss
Yogi: I wish I were closer (northern PA) I'm a new locksmith and I'm looking for a mentor and who better to teach the ways of the force than Master Yogi. I would enjoy working with a true #lockboss
No regrets but when you invest every penny you ever made back into the business and someone breaks into your van and steals years worth of hard work it makes a guy question a few things.
Isn't my Uncle Greg the cutest locksmith ever!!! That man is a godsend people!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you.....really enjoyed listening in. Very encouraging for me. #Lockboss
Great interview & cool stories! Keep it up. #lockboss
Excellent video, Really enjoyed your story Yogi, and thanks to PJ for all you do.
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Awesome video
Thanks pj
Another great interview. Thanks Yogi and PJ. Coordinating driving 90 miles one way sometimes while still doing the IT day job is hectic and I can relate. I'm in the same boat of tear apart and pray. My hats off to you, sir. #Lockboss
Need more videos like this! #LockBoss
Great story Yogi, Learned a lot today. Thanks #Lockboss
Good one PJ. Love getting the perspective of a fellow #lockboss
Great story, I really enjoyed this one, thanks guys! #LockBoss
Great story. I’m a small town locksmith town of 10k. Thanks PJ. #Lockboss
Excellent interview, I enjoyed Greg’s story. #Lockboss
Nice to hear this story #LOCKBOSS
Hats off to you Sir. #lockboss
Great show #lockboss
WOW what a story. That is what I call commitment. You have to love what you are doing. Yogi you have my respect. No way can you charge enough for travel time. Trips like that I would take with me what I needed to do the job and drive something that gets about 35 - 40 mpg. You are definitely a #Lockboss
💯-PJ
Very interesting perspective, thanks for sharing! #LockBoss
Very interesting interview. Every locksmith business is different. #Lockboss
My last three AKL vehicles were an hour drive into the Colorado mountains. No/low internet and cell service. Customer couldn’t get anyone closer to service their vehicles. Two of the vehicle were inaccessible to tow trucks. I charge a fair rate and the customers were happy.
awsome video! I love to here how other locksmiths got their start at beaing a #lockboss
Great interview. #lockboss
Gave me alot of good ideas,#Lockboss
I feel him on the hardware side, "Tear it apart and hope you can get it put back together". I'm dealing with that now. I've worked in the mechanical testing lab for 8 years, so the skills I've learned there help a lot. I just got bit in the ass last week because I did not check for master pins. Never again, I'll use that tool every time now.
Testing lab! Interesting-PJ
Great story! #LockBoss
Great video on how to set up a new business. Fantastic interview and a lot of useful information 👍🦊
Awesome interview my friend. #Lockboss
The truth about small town locksmithing. Good luck and keep goin goin goin. Thanks guys. James #lockboss#lockboss
Great interview! Lots of potential for problems in his situation, sounds like he's a real Lockboss! #Lockboss
Definitely some things to think about, some good points to consider. #Lockboss
Great video. Interesting to hear his experiences and insights. #LockBoss
I love to hear how people start becoming a Lock Smith. #LockBoss
I'm starting a locksmith business in similar situation, and appreciate the talk. #Lockboss
Love hearing about others and how they operate. Just lost my long term employee to retirement and will be returning to a one man operation.
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Oh man, sorry to hear that-PJ
Agree that being able to build on existing knowledge is necessary to tackle hardware and programming you’ve never done before. I think that’s where the mechanical inclination really comes into play. #lockboss
He really nailed it with travel not being a money maker. #Lockboss
I really enjoyed this video as someone that was thinking about starting up a small business in my town as the nearest Locksmith is 150 miles away. I have a lot to think about and this video was perfect timing to stop me from jumping in to something I definitely was not ready yet to do. PJ great video and I can’t wait until the live interview. #lockboss
🙌-PJ
Greg I think you are doing a really awesome Job #lockboss
#lockboss POV from dif people is great !!
have a great day
Great story and information. Need to learn SFIC cores. #LockBoss
Very good, being a small time locksmith myself and no yet able to do full time he has very good information. #lockoss
120 miles is a ways but one must do what they must #Lockboss
Hey man I really love your channel... I don't know if you give me so tutorials personally. Would appreciate that... Love from ES
Thanks-PJ
This shows how mileage can differ in areas! Sometimes 5 miles in my city can take 45-60 minutes! #lockboss
Very true-PJ
Great hearing your story, Yogi. Sounds like you have mostly commercial accounts which in your situation is the best way. You can't drive even 100 miles to rekey a residential front door. #Lockboss
Thanks for sharing your story long distance to go for those jobs we have the same problem not as often but it does take time and and you pray that you guys take all the right stuff nothing's worse than have to go and back for a darn little tool you forgot that put in your toolbox or didn't replace on your truck thanks again for your sharing your story #lockfather
No way he's able to charge enough for his services. Lotsa jobs are like that sometimes. Love of the craft and desire to make the world better keep you going. #lockboss
Thank you for letting us know that its a big investment from scratch I am starting from scratch myself and wanted to have an idea of what I am getting into #lockboss
I like his story. As a small town locksmith myself I can relate to him. My dad was the original locksmith who started from taking courses from an add in the back of our Field & Stream magazine for extra money. I started watching and learning from him when I was 12 and been doing it ever since.
🌵🇨🇦 Hey Yogi. Great Story. I'm in a small town about 40 km from a large city. I have thought about going from hobiest to Locksmith, but where I am, I just can't do it legally. I would need to take a two year course including an apprenticeship, and when I tried 20 years ago, I could not find a locksmith that would take on an apprentice. #LockBoss 🇨🇦🌵
Since I have friends in Jamestown I would guess that is where Greg is based out of. Best wishes for continued success as an awesome #lockboss
I do have an office in Jamestown, small world. I have an office in Jamestown to limit travel if I need parts or equipment but it’s not a staffed location.
Nice interview! 95 mile service calls don't sound fun hope he has a vehicle that gets good mileage! #Lockboss
Yogi I think I took that over from you and Kylie says that when she sees my emails. #LockBoss.
Haha. No way John you are Awesome-PJ
Nice story. From a Safecrackers perspective time always has to =$ Even with travel don't give yourself away! You pay for the knowledge and skills I've accumulated on MY time.
We're a locksmith operation in Northeast Iowa, and it's not uncommon for us to 200 mile a day on our service truck. Small town and wouldn't have it any other way! #Lockboss
🙌-PJ
Good job, I'm not sure you even need to do Automotive until you have some help. #lockboss
I’m sure you do this but I hope you utilize peoples ability to take a picture or video of there lock problem especially when they are that far away. I have done that for customers who are even local and it saves time and helps and answer many of my questions.
Funny. Even some doctors try to low ball me. #lockboss
I’m in Bismarck and started my own. North Dakota is so remote. We have Ben social distinsing scence the 1800. #lockboss
We need to hook up sometime!
😂-PJ
My septic guy said his girls aren't interested in taking over his business either.
Sounds like a crappy situation for the family business.
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Specializing is key, kudos for all the do all locksmiths, not everyone can do it.. a true #lockboss
I'm in pierre sd I know the feeling I do 4 tribal areas as well. Long way to know where.
I give you credit Greg, I wouldn't want to get thrown into the game like that and have to figure stuff out while trying to make money. If I were you, I would go take a business class at night. Everyone in business needs a business class.. BTW you always have an employee with you.. your truck/van and it should be MAKING you money like an employee with trip charges, not breaking even. I'm not here to bash anyone, just here to try and help. FIRE AWAY :) #LockBoss
kind of unexpected that a small town with no local locksmith could be profitable (Hopefully)#LockBoss
Boy, sounds like a tough job being a "small town" locksmith. #lockboss
I like hearing stories like this; it's so different from what I'm used to. There are umpteen locksmiths within just a few miles of me, so I can't fathom not having one for 120 miles. Great story Yogi and thanks for sharing. You're a true #Lockboss !!
Wow, great interview PJ and Greg, inspiring for any #lockboss and amazing how Greg organizes for such long distance travel, his origin story where his community begged him to do it, and the questions he asked PJ. Can’t wait to hear what this announcement is!
Yogi rocks! #lockboss
I only do business in town w/ a little driving outside limits. Gas🤬
Great video! I love hearing the background of locksmiths all over! Different roots for different beginnings! #Lockboss
I wonder what is his Trip/service charge? #lockboss
I’m not a fan of living in a small town as a locksmith. I’m planning on moving. #lockboss
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Looks like all the greats drink the same thing #lockboss
Really enjoyed hearing Yogi's story. IC locks and really good planning before getting in the truck can make a huge difference in profitability when dealing with really remote locations. #Lockboss
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Yogi: I wish I were closer (northern PA) I'm a new locksmith and I'm looking for a mentor and who better to teach the ways of the force than Master Yogi. I would enjoy working with a true #lockboss
I wonder if Greg regrets his decision? Sounds like he stressed out
No regrets but when you invest every penny you ever made back into the business and someone breaks into your van and steals years worth of hard work it makes a guy question a few things.
@@yogi-greggibson5005 yea I feel that. Locksmith equipment is sooooo expensive in general
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