just wanna say thanks for the videos , i understand these uploads takes countless hours of work and editing and £1000s worth of equipment , i appreciate it
Great episode . I feel your pain , anyone who thinks running a business is easy should go and do it , they’ll find it’s not. Everyone seems to be out to shaft you nowadays . Listened to the podcast with Dave this afternoon , was a very good listen.
I love the reality of these videos, I've been in the motor trade for 30 odd years painting cars and doing work for car dealers like yourselves, can relate to your content its a great watch 👍ive just started my channel showing jobs im painting and i work for myself and its a lot of work but im really enjoying what im learning
I had my own 4x4 garage for 12 years mainly dealing in Land Rover and Range Rover, I built my own MOT bay at a cost of £65k but it paid for itself in 5 years and generated plenty of work. My unit was 5000 sq ft. good luck with your future projects if i was closer i would apply for a job with you.
I do enjoy the BM weekly’s. Hope you manage to secure your new unit soon Joe, an MOT centre would be great for you, and exciting content for the channel. That was one huge bag of goodies from KFC, you do treat your staff well❤.
Really enjoying your channel, Joe - and I especially love your openness and transparency surrounding your staff and the joys or (ahem!) issues they might bring to running the business.👍
Joe let the valeter go if he isn’t happy, there a lot of lucky guys having a sound boss like you, don’t let them take the piss, I had the same thing when I had my business. You treat them as a mate and they think they can do what ever, keep pressing mate, and summer will soon be here 😀
@mightywatcher5894 have a few words or even a verbal warning that may just shake him up as goin off ill all the time is not fair for other staff as we found out at our place putting more pressure on us to cover shifts ok for abit but then gets a pain haveing to go in on days off
I feel your mood of sheer 'fuckitness' coming through loud and clear. Methinks a certain member or two of your workforce should wise up or sidle off to pastures new, as I think I wrote in one of my earlier comments. I can't get it round my head that you can manage and run several business ventures as one. It must be totally mindblowing for you in these difficult economic times. Just think of yourself for a change and stop trying to please everyone at once. Your video is riveting and brings home the 'small' car trader problems in a manner that the man in the street can understand. Keep your spirits up and all the best.
Seems you're a great boss to work for Joe, but I think a lot of the commenters nailed it on the head - too nice! Some people in your workforce get away with murder (so to speak), I sometimes watch these videos and think "man, if that was me at work I'd get sacked" 😂
I bloody loved this video, I watch all the content I can and never watch ones an hour or so long but did with this! It’s refreshingly real, no bullshit, not making out everything is amazing. More of the same please! Superb 👌🏻
You deserve all the success in the world kidder. Grafting. Although….. the 1980’s been on the phone, they want their fleece lined denim jacket back 🤣🤣🤣🤟
As much as January is stretching you, it's all part of life's great tapestry, and if there were no down times we wouldn't appreciate the up times as much.your doing a great job, keep up the good work the warm times are coming😅
Proper professional business behaviour there Joe as i would have been very tempted to go and speak to that Damion character in person and administer a good slap if necessary for insulting a member of my staff. well done big feller really enjoying the vlogs many thanks.
Loving the weekly update videos, Joe (and Toby) I purchased my first car in 1982 and therefore had my fair share of 'dodgy used car dealer' experiences. However, watching your channel is honestly starting to change my opinion of them - as you appear to genuinely care about your customers and the service you offer. There will always be the few odd ones that you will NEVER please no matter what you do - but just continue to be transparent in all you do and your business will thrive.👍
Chin up Joe! … you will get there mate. Loved that long video and the quality was superb. Best one yet, the amount of work that must go into these is unreal. Weather is atrocious especially up here in Scotland. Ive just moved back from living in Portugal after 6 years so it’s hitting me hard. Cant wait to see a vid on the Maser.
@@ShiftingMetal seriously..... your on to a winner here.. from a viewers point of view all I will say is get everyone you employ a mic at minimum and a Go pro... make a point of each professional giving their points of view and opinion and really show what makes this whole thing a success.... can really see this being huge.. anyway that's enough from me 😂😂
I know the feeling Joe....lots of people are lower than shark shit at this time of year....chin's up. Write a list smallest shite to do upto biggest shite to do and work through it day by day. Keep up the good work and remember that you cheer the rest of us up in January
Wish I was closer to you, I'm a hard-working very reliable, excellent valeter, with very high standards, had my own detailing business for many years and am now struck by hard times so looking to get back to working for someone
You are recycling petrol and diesel vehicles . This is not something they want. The screws are being turned slowly but surely. Look at the next batch of VED rates.
You could assign staff to certain areas of the business Super Joe 🦸♂️ and call them "Area Owners"...If they can come up with improvements for their area and show u those improvements would work and its cost efficient then u can implement them for the good of the business and incentivise it for the specific area owners by giving them a small bonus for the idea 💡 That way everyone has a vested interest in ensuring all areas should work to its full potential...Great weekly video Joe...Keep yer chin up buddy and can't wait for next week's video 👏🏻👏🏻
I hope Jordan has watched this. Look at what you have rather than what you dont have. When your boss (and landlord) is openly questioning your performance and relevance to his company, maybe time to knuckle down and show your worth.
Love these long videos joe and appreciate the efforts you go to to get them to us to watch for free,only gripe in this episode is no sophie in it but then im a perv so🤷♂️🙈🤣🤣👍
When the reception says 'hopefully' and 'probably' you ain't getting a call back Motor trade, units thinks lifts and 4 posters drilled into floors and oil and mess on the floors and walls
Great video m8, February will be beta 🤞, your forecourt shuffle reminded me of my first job, in the car trade, the boss was fine, but he had a car buyer who was off site most of the time, but when he was there , if we had two red cars together or white etc., he went mad , this was 20 yrs ago before ocd was a thing lol
You're a great boss. Love the videos and content. Toby with the insults 😂 Hope the interviews go well. Jordan probably needs a boot-up the bum to get him back on track, as it seems he suffers from ambition/determination.
Hi Joe. Well not a bad week. That's a Nice Maseratti, good colour. I see its very Frosty and cold there. It's as bad over here. Shite weather lately. Keep up the good Work Joe 😅 🇨🇮
On our industrial estate in Nottinghamshire when the estate was bought buy new owners about 4 years ago they removed most traders dealing with and repairing cars. Even someone operating a car wash that had been there for many years. It does appear that car traders are finding it very difficult to find premises.
Good video! I wonder if you mean the old carbase site? As I thought it would have been demolished by now, just a sign outside with a number… as for the valeter, sack him! Taking your kindness for granted and forgetting you’re his boss not his “homie” 😂 Definitely enjoy the longer videos, it’s my Saturday night kebab video 🤙🏻 keep em coming
I think you are starting to make the transition to a managing director of a business that albeit successfull has a definite internal structure Well done Joe 👍
Let Jordan go,familiarity breads contempt. He has to grow up,mature and learn about responsibility. Your actually enabling him by having a good nature. If Jordan reads this,get a grip son,grow a pair of bawls and show your worth
Really enjoyed this video. Seems like the real Joe. Honest about the past an everything isn't super rosey. Hopefully once Jan out the way hopefully your luck changes. Seems the mot stuff Really knocked you sideways.
I had a car back in 1996, a golf GTi I bought brand new. I did 19K in it and it went in for it's second scheduled service. All good BUT when I got home I noticed the clock read 6 miles ie the distance from the dealership to my house!!! It was a digital dash. Don't ask me what they did but I had to drive the car for a further 29K before I could take it for another 10K service! I traded the car in for a BMW at 33K, the car was then almost 5 years old...........................nothing was ever said! Only I knew it had actually done 50K odd.
I love the weekly vlog… the drone shots are a great addition. I agree Jordon is taking the Mickey but cringed a little cause that’s a private employer/employee conversation isn’t it? Have to be careful in this tribunal sue the employer age we live in…. I’m dying for you to find the perfect spot for your mot centre so you can shove it up the garage that shafted you last time. What about that empty garage you took us round a few months back?
Hey Joe have you not thought about rejigging your present place and putting a MOT place on your present site could you not build a valeting bay in what you use a scrap yard area and turn the show room into a MOT bay just ideas
While its hard to judge how much space he has looking at the drone footage, it's an idea isn't it. I suspect Joe wants to mot and mend cars which requires car parking space,which in turn looks tight judging by the drone footage.
@@brianiswrong the potential in that site Is massive he could put a unit up at the back with all he needs MOT repair and valet and a showroom and knock the existing units down then he opens up the space for a massive car area parking for MOTs and customer parking it's a good site just needs some looking at why spend money on a lease or rent Joe has a good plot of land which if done right could earn him a lot of money if it hasn't already but enjoy the content he a really great boss !!
I think there’s a few of your staff members that need to up their performance tbh. This is a great video and shows the tough times you can have in January trading and generally dealing with problems. Things will always improve though!
Funny you mention Taco Bell, I looked into that back then, then tried Subway - which is great if you want to hand over £130k, a percentage of your profits and have to run it yourself as the predicted profit is under £20k a year…
Hey Joe, if you have too many cars, would you do a mini car auction to shift them on? Might be worth it and give you more £££ towards your new adventures.
enjoyed the video Joe, sounds like your a bit too nice ,maybe a word with Jordan as its not fair on you being late etc and most employers give warnings for being on to the phone too much etc as well.
can you not ask to change use and put the MOT centre at the farm?? I enjoy the BM Blog also. When things are going bad for me ALL I have to do is watch SKY news for twenty minutes and everything I am going through is quickly put into prospective.
@@ShiftingMetal Ahh, sorry to hear that. Turns out I've watched a lot of your content but missed the episode about the MOT not happening and realised I had not subscribed. So I rectified it now 🙃
Well, there’s a car sales site, a vehicle transport provider, a service and repair centre, a car buying service and a media company here so it’s a busy little lot!
just wanna say thanks for the videos , i understand these uploads takes countless hours of work and editing and £1000s worth of equipment , i appreciate it
Thanks for watching!
I love these weekly vlogs, short of working in the industry you cant get a better insight into working for an independent motor dealer than this!
Love how you stand there holding the door for the dog to walk in. Good vibes from your work place👍
Great episode . I feel your pain , anyone who thinks running a business is easy should go and do it , they’ll find it’s not. Everyone seems to be out to shaft you nowadays . Listened to the podcast with Dave this afternoon , was a very good listen.
Thanks and yes it's not easy at all but I wouldn't have it any other way!
I love the reality of these videos, I've been in the motor trade for 30 odd years painting cars and doing work for car dealers like yourselves, can relate to your content its a great watch 👍ive just started my channel showing jobs im painting and i work for myself and its a lot of work but im really enjoying what im learning
Just subbed to your channel 👍
Thank you really appreciate it@@artfulc0dger
I had my own 4x4 garage for 12 years mainly dealing in Land Rover and Range Rover, I built my own MOT bay at a cost of £65k but it paid for itself in 5 years and generated plenty of work. My unit was 5000 sq ft. good luck with your future projects if i was closer i would apply for a job with you.
Joe, time to crack the whip with the young lads!! You are too nice with them!!
I agree, hes a big softy. They starting to take the piss.
But then you get folk that thrive on fear and being feared. You can't even fart round them or whistle. There's a happy medium.
I do enjoy the BM weekly’s.
Hope you manage to secure your new unit soon Joe, an MOT centre would be great for you, and exciting content for the channel.
That was one huge bag of goodies from KFC, you do treat your staff well❤.
Really enjoying your channel, Joe - and I especially love your openness and transparency surrounding your staff and the joys or (ahem!) issues they might bring to running the business.👍
Joe let the valeter go if he isn’t happy, there a lot of lucky guys having a sound boss like you, don’t let them take the piss, I had the same thing when I had my business. You treat them as a mate and they think they can do what ever, keep pressing mate, and summer will soon be here 😀
@mightywatcher5894 have a few words or even a verbal warning that may just shake him up as goin off ill all the time is not fair for other staff as we found out at our place putting more pressure on us to cover shifts ok for abit but then gets a pain haveing to go in on days off
I feel your mood of sheer 'fuckitness' coming through loud and clear. Methinks a certain member or two of your workforce should wise up or sidle off to pastures new, as I think I wrote in one of my earlier comments. I can't get it round my head that you can manage and run several business ventures as one. It must be totally mindblowing for you in these difficult economic times. Just think of yourself for a change and stop trying to please everyone at once. Your video is riveting and brings home the 'small' car trader problems in a manner that the man in the street can understand. Keep your spirits up and all the best.
Thanks, I appreciate that! Onwards and upwards!
Seems you're a great boss to work for Joe, but I think a lot of the commenters nailed it on the head - too nice! Some people in your workforce get away with murder (so to speak), I sometimes watch these videos and think "man, if that was me at work I'd get sacked" 😂
I bloody loved this video, I watch all the content I can and never watch ones an hour or so long but did with this! It’s refreshingly real, no bullshit, not making out everything is amazing. More of the same please! Superb 👌🏻
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
You deserve all the success in the world kidder. Grafting. Although….. the 1980’s been on the phone, they want their fleece lined denim jacket back 🤣🤣🤣🤟
😂 how dare you!
Really enjoying the weekly videos best car trade ones in UA-cam and the moment, a realistic day to day! Thanks keep up the hard work!
As much as January is stretching you, it's all part of life's great tapestry, and if there were no down times we wouldn't appreciate the up times as much.your doing a great job, keep up the good work the warm times are coming😅
Proper professional business behaviour there Joe as i would have been very tempted to go and speak to that Damion character in person and administer a good slap if necessary for insulting a member of my staff. well done big feller really enjoying the vlogs many thanks.
Loving the weekly update videos, Joe (and Toby) I purchased my first car in 1982 and therefore had my fair share of 'dodgy used car dealer' experiences. However, watching your channel is honestly starting to change my opinion of them - as you appear to genuinely care about your customers and the service you offer. There will always be the few odd ones that you will NEVER please no matter what you do - but just continue to be transparent in all you do and your business will thrive.👍
Chin up Joe! … you will get there mate. Loved that long video and the quality was superb. Best one yet, the amount of work that must go into these is unreal. Weather is atrocious especially up here in Scotland. Ive just moved back from living in Portugal after 6 years so it’s hitting me hard. Cant wait to see a vid on the Maser.
Another epic video. Joe in a bad mood is very very funny. Great restraint and self control. Toby epic opening sequence again!!!!!
Makes my Saturday evening. Thanks for the high quality content.
These weekly uploads are class
Thanks
@@ShiftingMetal seriously..... your on to a winner here.. from a viewers point of view all I will say is get everyone you employ a mic at minimum and a Go pro... make a point of each professional giving their points of view and opinion and really show what makes this whole thing a success.... can really see this being huge.. anyway that's enough from me 😂😂
It’s fascinating fly on the wall watch your video this week 👍 thanks for sharing your experience.
I know the feeling Joe....lots of people are lower than shark shit at this time of year....chin's up.
Write a list smallest shite to do upto biggest shite to do and work through it day by day.
Keep up the good work and remember that you cheer the rest of us up in January
Love the longer videos. Thanks 👍
Jason is the Best Employee, everytime he's on Camera, there he is again Looking busy while all the others are Skivin' off or Whatever
Wish I was closer to you, I'm a hard-working very reliable, excellent valeter, with very high standards, had my own detailing business for many years and am now struck by hard times so looking to get back to working for someone
Cracking podcast Joe as usual your sense of humour is brilliant keep um coming
Thanks, will do!
Love these videos joe, a great insight, keep it up and hope things start going the right way. All the best
You are recycling petrol and diesel vehicles . This is not something they want. The screws are being turned slowly but surely. Look at the next batch of VED rates.
These weekly videos are great the podcast was really good as well 👌
A ‘fingerprint jobbie” is something entirely different up here 😳
👆💩😂
Yay! Great weekly viewing (non-depressing I might add!) 😁😆
Keep up the great work! Looking forward to the next episode already! 🖖
You could assign staff to certain areas of the business Super Joe 🦸♂️ and call them "Area Owners"...If they can come up with improvements for their area and show u those improvements would work and its cost efficient then u can implement them for the good of the business and incentivise it for the specific area owners by giving them a small bonus for the idea 💡 That way everyone has a vested interest in ensuring all areas should work to its full potential...Great weekly video Joe...Keep yer chin up buddy and can't wait for next week's video 👏🏻👏🏻
I hope Jordan has watched this.
Look at what you have rather than what you dont have.
When your boss (and landlord) is openly questioning your performance and relevance to his company, maybe time to knuckle down and show your worth.
Love these long videos joe and appreciate the efforts you go to to get them to us to watch for free,only gripe in this episode is no sophie in it but then im a perv so🤷♂️🙈🤣🤣👍
When the reception says 'hopefully' and 'probably' you ain't getting a call back
Motor trade, units thinks lifts and 4 posters drilled into floors and oil and mess on the floors and walls
Another great vid Joe, love the behind the scenes peak into your day to day routine 👍👍👍
Great video m8, February will be beta 🤞, your forecourt shuffle reminded me of my first job, in the car trade, the boss was fine, but he had a car buyer who was off site most of the time, but when he was there , if we had two red cars together or white etc., he went mad , this was 20 yrs ago before ocd was a thing lol
These vlogs are priceless.
Loved this video, your honest opinions of your ex business partner and guys who messed you about with the mini, loved it 😂👍
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Your dad is right Joe, cash is king, they're trying to get rid of it, no joke.
😂😂 another fantastic hour n 😮a bit of quality entertainment fella,looking forward (hopefully) of a video with the Maserati 🤞,please keep them coming 👍
The job was much more easy back in the day but you had too push all the time . Things don't happen by themselves keep truckin 👍
You're a great boss. Love the videos and content. Toby with the insults 😂 Hope the interviews go well. Jordan probably needs a boot-up the bum to get him back on track, as it seems he suffers from ambition/determination.
Such amazing production quality
Hi Joe. Well not a bad week. That's a Nice Maseratti, good colour. I see its very Frosty and cold there. It's as bad over here. Shite weather lately. Keep up the good Work Joe 😅 🇨🇮
On our industrial estate in Nottinghamshire when the estate was bought buy new owners about 4 years ago they removed most traders dealing with and repairing cars. Even someone operating a car wash that had been there for many years. It does appear that car traders are finding it very difficult to find premises.
In these weekly round up videos, I feel like I work there but dont get paid. At least I cant get told off sat around not doing anything.
Good video! I wonder if you mean the old carbase site? As I thought it would have been demolished by now, just a sign outside with a number… as for the valeter, sack him! Taking your kindness for granted and forgetting you’re his boss not his “homie” 😂
Definitely enjoy the longer videos, it’s my Saturday night kebab video 🤙🏻 keep em coming
I think you are starting to make the transition to a managing director of a business that albeit successfull has a definite internal structure
Well done Joe 👍
Dan is the only person who has more headaches than my Mrs. 😳
Fella! love these longer videos, sorry bout your trubbles :-)
Really interesting episode. Fingers crossed on getting a unit.
Don’t ever lose your genuineness, the world is becoming faker by the day
New sub last week and im hooked. Wow what a brilliant honest fly on the wall extravaganza! Very nice guy and brilliant boss!
Thanks and welcome
P45 the car washer.
Let Jordan go,familiarity breads contempt. He has to grow up,mature and learn about responsibility. Your actually enabling him by having a good nature.
If Jordan reads this,get a grip son,grow a pair of bawls and show your worth
Really enjoyed this video. Seems like the real Joe. Honest about the past an everything isn't super rosey. Hopefully once Jan out the way hopefully your luck changes. Seems the mot stuff Really knocked you sideways.
Loved the rant on the ex business partner! Life lessons and humour
Love the drone footage, guys ! ..what type do you use and maybe compatible with Android plus the music ?
I had a car back in 1996, a golf GTi I bought brand new. I did 19K in it and it went in for it's second scheduled service. All good BUT when I got home I noticed the clock read 6 miles ie the distance from the dealership to my house!!! It was a digital dash. Don't ask me what they did but I had to drive the car for a further 29K before I could take it for another 10K service! I traded the car in for a BMW at 33K, the car was then almost 5 years old...........................nothing was ever said! Only I knew it had actually done 50K odd.
I love the weekly vlog… the drone shots are a great addition. I agree Jordon is taking the Mickey but cringed a little cause that’s a private employer/employee conversation isn’t it? Have to be careful in this tribunal sue the employer age we live in…. I’m dying for you to find the perfect spot for your mot centre so you can shove it up the garage that shafted you last time. What about that empty garage you took us round a few months back?
Difficult job but you have your health very important
Alright Joe. Keep it light mate 🤣 Love the BM weekly vids 😍
Hi Joe,I’ve had a yamaha scooter that in my ownership has changed km to mph and indeed wiped 33k off the clock. Well known at yamaha !
Hey Joe have you not thought about rejigging your present place and putting a MOT place on your present site could you not build a valeting bay in what you use a scrap yard area and turn the show room into a MOT bay just ideas
While its hard to judge how much space he has looking at the drone footage, it's an idea isn't it.
I suspect Joe wants to mot and mend cars which requires car parking space,which in turn looks tight judging by the drone footage.
@@brianiswrong the potential in that site Is massive he could put a unit up at the back with all he needs MOT repair and valet and a showroom and knock the existing units down then he opens up the space for a massive car area parking for MOTs and customer parking it's a good site just needs some looking at why spend money on a lease or rent Joe has a good plot of land which if done right could earn him a lot of money if it hasn't already but enjoy the content he a really great boss !!
Excellent episode.
Thanks!
I think there’s a few of your staff members that need to up their performance tbh. This is a great video and shows the tough times you can have in January trading and generally dealing with problems. Things will always improve though!
Really enjoying the content Joe… keep it up mate.
Not much b roll this week Toby. Oh and I love the cold weather - sweaty summers are horrible.
Boom, here we go! 💪
Another great video
You have balls of steel Joe 😅😅
After watching that I’m away to listen to some Radiohead to cheer myself up 😂 Tobes is doing fine ,get yourself some SAD lamps
Well done thanks
Random question but would you consider getting rid of the old forecourt stuff i.e pumps an that. Or would you need planning permission
Funny you mention Taco Bell, I looked into that back then, then tried Subway - which is great if you want to hand over £130k, a percentage of your profits and have to run it yourself as the predicted profit is under £20k a year…
Jordon would have had his p45 by now if I was his boss. So would at least 1 other. Tighten up Joe. 👍
Hey Joe, if you have too many cars, would you do a mini car auction to shift them on? Might be worth it and give you more £££ towards your new adventures.
I always ask for fries without any of that seasoning much better
Great new episode 🙂
i always feel a lot better when been for a swim
A 48 hour headache
enjoyed the video Joe, sounds like your a bit too nice ,maybe a word with Jordan as its not fair on you being late etc and most employers give warnings for being on to the phone too much etc as well.
Good car dealership
weekly vids great
can you not ask to change use and put the MOT centre at the farm?? I enjoy the BM Blog also. When things are going bad for me ALL I have to do is watch SKY news for twenty minutes and everything I am going through is quickly put into prospective.
Subsidised accommodation 🤔
Well paid 🤔
Screwed you on the valeting venture 🤔
Now wants a pay rise 😮
"Hey Ho" Hell no.. 😁
Great vid mate
I saw the WagonR from one of your very early videos is for sale again
Haha, still going strong then!
Great video, January is a rotten month I hate it. Keep your chin up
Thanks! Will do!
Get poor Josh a new hoodie man 🤣
It's on order! 😂
I'd rather hear about Vehicle Score than Car Vertical which has been done to death on many, many channels.
Keep Good job 😊
New subscriber to your channel !!! All good with me 👌
I would rather here about vehicle score. I have used it a few times, better than car vertical and a third of the price....
I tried for motor trade use back in the day, no chance.
I would be letting Jordan go
So... What is it with the MOT centre? Must have missed it- did you hope to open an MOT centre and you got declined or sth?
All explained in Ep22. I was in the process of leasing somewhere but they broke their agreement so I backed out
@@ShiftingMetal Ahh, sorry to hear that. Turns out I've watched a lot of your content but missed the episode about the MOT not happening and realised I had not subscribed. So I rectified it now 🙃
I find it odd, that so many personel can be sustained, by a small car lot. Perhaps I fail to see the bigger picture.
Well, there’s a car sales site, a vehicle transport provider, a service and repair centre, a car buying service and a media company here so it’s a busy little lot!