What you said about rotating projects, most normal people don't understand. I worked for a resto shop for 9 yrs and we had 10-14 cars in the building at a time. Certain customers are good with paying 40+ hrs a week and others can only do 40hrs a month. This is why it's key as a worker, to take a ton of photos and document on paper what you do. So when you get back on it, you know where you left off.
Great video! I have often thought about how you juggle all the various projects you are working on. You are doing a great job! It has been cool to see how you have grown your business!
Always cool projects in the backround ... your the kind of businessman I would want to do business with ... interesting video ... gotta ramble once and a while ...
I was about to comment as to are you running a one man shop, when you must have been reading my mind......As long as YOU are enjoying it and can keep the customers (and yourself) happy...BRAVO! Fascinating watching you bend the HSS steel!
I think it's easier to find a good secretary for things that aren't so satisfying. Maybe it's not a full-time job, but I think someone could take that job. Keep up loading good videos. Thanks
Thanks a ton for laying out the multiple project rotation deal. I always feel guilty about taking in another client before the current one is finished, but you've made me think about what the outcome would be if something were to happen to them or whatever. Thank you
It can get tricky juggling so much but i have had times where I had a combination of clients needing to take a break and late payments ( 2- 3months) all at once. so if i had just a couple of projects it would have gotten rough. plus it helps keep me from getting burned out and give the client a little break financially doing it short runs. One thing i didn't mention about to is It allows me to not get to deep in money owed on any one project, and they don't get scheduled back in work rotation until the current invoice is paid.
My biggest problem is trying to give the next guy an idea of when he can bring his stuff, when I can't yet see the end of the current project. You know how nearly every one of these projects snowball far beyond the original plans. Concrete is poured, adding 2 additional working bays to try to alleviate some of this. Currently with one 50' deep work bay I can only get one inside comfortably and still have room to work. Thanks again for getting my mind wrapped around this concept.
most hard working successful businesses have to have a running work plan "chief cook and bottle washer" is the safest method to keep the money safe most people don't have your mind set , not to mention "talent" hats off my friend
Thank you for the advice on rotating projects and setting monthly budgets with the client. It was also good to hear that at some point, you were able to focus on yourself and your projects a bit and not the business all the time. It gives me ideas for my own business.
it would be awesome to see how you go about the estimate process. Estimating a custom hotrod build or a restoration job is the number one thing I struggle with as a shop owner. thanks for your video and the window into your day to day of your hotrod shop life.
@@cornfieldcustoms smart. that's what I've been doing also because putting a price on a custom build or restoration has been a recipe for disaster. it's virtually impossible to do lol.
Just a suggestion maybe look at Sumner Max Jax to hold your 2 x 4 tubing off the floor and keeps from bending over to pick up for floor, also can roll the bundle around to store around shop. I've used them for large bore pipe and were awesome to use, you could modify them to hold tubing bundles.
I dont work like a dog anymore. just like i have said in the past I work to do the things i want, not be a slave to shop. As long as i can pay my bills, put some money in the bank and build the cars i want i am happy
The juice isnt worth the squeeze for something like that. to much engineering, cost and time to make when i could just stack the tube in the steel rack
What you said about rotating projects, most normal people don't understand. I worked for a resto shop for 9 yrs and we had 10-14 cars in the building at a time. Certain customers are good with paying 40+ hrs a week and others can only do 40hrs a month. This is why it's key as a worker, to take a ton of photos and document on paper what you do. So when you get back on it, you know where you left off.
Thanks Mike. I enjoy all your videos. Your 'ramblings' are interesting and informative. This one makes me think of my personal time management.
Very enjoyable video thanks Mike.
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice Video. It's hard to find anyone who wants to WORK.
#STAYSAFE
#PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸
Yea its tough out there now days
Great video! I have often thought about how you juggle all the various projects you are working on. You are doing a great job! It has been cool to see how you have grown your business!
Thanks so much bill!
Always cool projects in the backround ... your the kind of businessman I would want to do business with ... interesting video ... gotta ramble once and a while ...
I ramble a lot , usually just to myself lol
Mike your videos are always good value and interesting even if you are crazy lol keep up the good work 👍
I appreciate that!
I was about to comment as to are you running a one man shop, when you must have been reading my mind......As long as YOU are enjoying it and can keep the customers (and yourself) happy...BRAVO! Fascinating watching you bend the HSS steel!
I think it's easier to find a good secretary for things that aren't so satisfying. Maybe it's not a full-time job, but I think someone could take that job.
Keep up loading good videos. Thanks
RAmbling videos are pretty entertaining. It's interesting to learn the scale of your business and the premises that you work with. Keep it up.
Keep up the good work. All of your content is always appreciated 😎
Thanks a ton for laying out the multiple project rotation deal. I always feel guilty about taking in another client before the current one is finished, but you've made me think about what the outcome would be if something were to happen to them or whatever. Thank you
It can get tricky juggling so much but i have had times where I had a combination of clients needing to take a break and late payments ( 2- 3months) all at once. so if i had just a couple of projects it would have gotten rough. plus it helps keep me from getting burned out and give the client a little break financially doing it short runs. One thing i didn't mention about to is It allows me to not get to deep in money owed on any one project, and they don't get scheduled back in work rotation until the current invoice is paid.
My biggest problem is trying to give the next guy an idea of when he can bring his stuff, when I can't yet see the end of the current project. You know how nearly every one of these projects snowball far beyond the original plans. Concrete is poured, adding 2 additional working bays to try to alleviate some of this. Currently with one 50' deep work bay I can only get one inside comfortably and still have room to work. Thanks again for getting my mind wrapped around this concept.
For me, time away from the project would also let me plan on it some more. You may not need that. 😊 Steve
You're a good man, Mike.
i wouldnt say that. but thanks
@@cornfieldcustoms and humble.
If you hire someone, then you have to turn more money out of the door to cover all of the insurance ( work comp, etc ) .
well aware, i had multiple employees at once years back. Profitability went way down
@cornfieldcustoms , I understand.
I had an HVAC business.
I was making that comment for others that might not be aware.
most hard working successful businesses have to have a running work plan "chief cook and bottle washer" is the safest method to keep the money safe most people don't have your mind set , not to mention "talent" hats off my friend
Crazy question. Do you have the capability to bend 2x6 ? Thanks Spooln272
@@MrBlackbutang nope, 2x4 is the biggest i go
Thank you for the advice on rotating projects and setting monthly budgets with the client. It was also good to hear that at some point, you were able to focus on yourself and your projects a bit and not the business all the time. It gives me ideas for my own business.
Glad it was helpful!
How is the Cummins powered Salt Flat speeder, any more progress ?
Havent worked on it in a while. Trying to get the white roadster wrapped up first
it would be awesome to see how you go about the estimate process. Estimating a custom hotrod build or a restoration job is the number one thing I struggle with as a shop owner. thanks for your video and the window into your day to day of your hotrod shop life.
@@TriXsterTriXster i dont do estimates on anything other than frame rails, tube bending and laser cut parts. All other work is time and material only
@@cornfieldcustoms smart. that's what I've been doing also because putting a price on a custom build or restoration has been a recipe for disaster. it's virtually impossible to do lol.
Best video yet ! I'm in the same situation and you hit the nail on the head .
Thanks
For me always interesting what you are doing 😊 walk around in the shop or making things
Show us your parts bin area.
I dont have a have a parts bin area. only thing i have in bins is my hardware selection
Just a suggestion maybe look at Sumner Max Jax to hold your 2 x 4 tubing off the floor and keeps from bending over to pick up for floor, also can roll the bundle around to store around shop. I've used them for large bore pipe and were awesome to use, you could modify them to hold tubing bundles.
@@richardoswald3970 it it currently on dollies and will get stacked in the steel rack back by the saw
working like a dog allows us to buy our toys we love though !!!
I dont work like a dog anymore. just like i have said in the past I work to do the things i want, not be a slave to shop. As long as i can pay my bills, put some money in the bank and build the cars i want i am happy
We’re all crazy
yep in our own way
Helps with information and to see i'm not the only one letting the customer run my life.
You must have misunderstood, i dont let the customers or the business run my life
@@cornfieldcustoms run was wrong word. If I don't put in 15 hour 6 days I get even farther behind
i refuse to work that much. i work to have a life, not live to work. no matter how much you work your always behind so why work yourself to death.
@@cornfieldcustoms well maybe we can talk about it in Oct when I am there for the weekend.
And ADHD....
@@KCwant2fly yep
@@cornfieldcustoms I have it bad myself....
@@KCwant2fly I use it to my benefit. The hyper focus and attention to detail has greatly helped me in growing my skills
To bad you couldn't incorporate some type of frame rail over head storage.
Something that you could lower down ( with a power hoist ) as needed.
The juice isnt worth the squeeze for something like that. to much engineering, cost and time to make when i could just stack the tube in the steel rack