Don Ward - Day in the Life of a NYC SHOE SHINER
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- Опубліковано 13 лис 2018
- You can't look neat if your shoes look beat!
If you walk past Don's corner with dirty shoes, he WILL call you out.
Would you get in the seat?
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Don is a funny man and looks and sounds like Dave Chappelle
They're Brothers ...
Get it ? Brothers! Cause they're both black haha, Anyone ? No ? Ok :(
@@LiveLife91 woah
I thought the exact same fuckin thing
@@LiveLife91 lol
Id get my shoes shined by him just to get him to do chappelle impressions
I actually met him, the best thing i did when i went to New york.
hope you got those shoes shined
Can I have your autograph?
@@Shontaku You seem a bit pathetic yourself
@@Shontaku he was making a joke, you dork
@@beefknuckles how is it a joke, I think he actually met him
It's his personality that's a winner for me.
God bless him
Yo when the dude heard don't let the Mrs. see those he jumped in the chair immediately.
Giovanni Williams 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was pretty proud of that line 😂
😂😂🤣😂
Gave me a good laugh 😂
I wonder if Don added that to his book of sayings to use
Maybe it's the camerawork, but he looks healthier here than in the video from 2017.
he is eating well
hey, I spotted that too !
I seriously don't think that's the same guy
@@aderlinejohnson8566 buggin boi.
Austin Pittman publicity
This guy once convinced me to get my shoes shined, and I was wearing sandals.
Second time i read this comment. Kinda cheesy.
this made me laugh.
So he washed your feet? 🤣🤣🤣
samuel smith god ive read it ti many time
He polished your corns and bunions onions
this dude is so likable.
I think this guy nailed me! I was in NYC 6 years ago with my wife, walking around in some comfortable half-old black sneakers---and suddenly from 30 feet away in midtown he yells, "Hey Rockport! I know you can do better than THEM shoes, brother...." And "Rockport" is uncanny because I'm from Massachusetts. Wonderful guy! He's much funnier "live," too!
I love that he's a trained accountant and pastry chef, but now shines shoes. It's all about the happiness and joy you get out of life, not the paycheck. As long as you can sustain yourself and your family if you have one, then do what you makes you happy.
Believe it or not but he makes more money then an accountant or pastry chef, plus it's tax free. :)
I got more respect for this guy than for many of my co-workers
When I go to NY for the first time, having my shoes shined by Don will be one of the first things I do.
ha, enjoy! Tell him we say hi!
@@NowhereMenTV will do! thanks for the great videos
Same here.
Sounds like Dave Chappelle
Looks kinda like him too
And acts kinda like him also
They’re probably related somewhere down the line 😂
His long lost uncle
Good video!! I wonder what happened to Don Ward? I really want his shoe shine! I went to find him and everyone said they haven't seen him since the pandemic started.
Hy
Any news brother?
Watching this made me smile. What a beautiful & positive personality he has. Keep Shining Shoe Shine Man!
NY is on my bucket list.....now going to see Don Ward is part of that! Talent and energy like his should ALWAYS be appreciated!
"don't let the mrs. see those"
"damn you right"
This man is more than a shoe shiner. With the way he runs his business is like a salesman and his tactics work. Pointing out an insecurity you can easily fix has been a sales tactic that almost always work because people care about themselves. Even the ones that don’t, they want to impress someone that isn’t them. So this man is a genius
Don's so good he convinced me to get my shoes shined and I was barefoot
Man I’ve seen this guy a few times, I hope some loyal customers have helped him get by during this crisis.
Saw him on a video from 2009
And now this is 4 years ago he's still doing his amazing job 😍 God bless you 🙏
The key to corner selling is not having any insecurities about what you are saying. When Don makes a calculated little jab at potential customers, he is fully committed to what hes saying without hesitation or tension. That allows him to have somewhat of a comedic approach which takes people's guard down and gets them in the chair.
The host had so much hesitation built into his body language and tone. People can smell a slimy salesman from a mile away- and they smell awful 😂
YES - really great point
Wanna know how he does it?
*He loves his job.Period.*
He totally embodies Tyler Durdens' definition of who you really are. And his name is *Don Ward*
How can you not LOVE this man?! :D
This dude is what lifes about do what makes u happy in life 💯
Wow what an inspiration. He thinks of what he would do differently every night.
I love people who love their craft no matter what it is.
the sound of a man that loves his work is music to my ears. fuck yeah.
I can't have enough of this videos
My new favorite vid! This guy is goooood...u don't get the sale unless you ask. What a hoot.
These characters are what add spice to and make NY the best, i hope to see him next time im in town and I will bring my shoes.
'No Trump, no King'. Politically neutral wise move sir!
Don King is from the same swamp as Donald Trump
I'm sure he lives for your approval.
@towels towels orange man impeached 😆
I think he meant "Don. No [Don] Trump. No [Don] King."
@@charlestonrezz5188 how did they put him in the peach doe ???
Smiled through the whole 4 mins. Don, Don, Don😂
Keep this man alive at all costs
This is what I love to see. There are so many ways to make a living and live life on your terms. Great video
KickHeavy No, there aren't.
The most relaxing thing? When he blinks!
The last poem was awesome!!!! Loved it
I see in this guy Something that was in his ancestors; what made them survive all them years of hardship. It’s just beautiful. A beautiful thing of never giving up.
Here he is again Don Ward the legend shoe-shiner, he could outsell the real-estate guru’s in Manhattan .. , I love this blokes energy.
Great documentry btw ☺️👏
I like that his strategy isn’t to be invasive which I think helps him in the long run
Wowww... Who would have thought this could be motivational video ... God bless him.
*When you realize that he makes more money than the people who wear the shoes* xD
I think he dont pay taxes
This guy is genuinely happy with his job. Look at him. Wish I were as happy as him.
Love and nesting life is a gift you don't get twice.
No matter how good the gift of the gab Keep your chairs new & fab
Don! I Love the way You do what You do! Keep it up and keep it coming!
This guy got the perfect recipe for success.
Perfect demographic(busy streets, mostly business people), perfect/related product/service + master salestalk. Demographics(+demand),product(+supply and usefulness), salestalk.
love his style
Amazing Don!
I'm proud of you Don, keep it up shine those shoes.
Awesome bro! love it
Don making America great again one shine at a time.
This guy is my hero.
Damn those lines at the end...
That positive aura he carries himself with, that's what makes a salesman.
. a great winter job⛄
I respect this man's hustle.
what a inspiration!
This man is an comedian 😂, his personality is gonna go a long way
What a Amazing Man We Need MORE Like Him 👍👍
Don should make more videos
David Chappell!?!?😅Nope! I think Don is actually quite witty and it takes alot of bravery to get people to come to him. These are key ingredients in stand up! I wonder how he would do if he tried.🤔
I like that dude. Good to see him enjoying everyday life. Tough to do it seems.
I believe him! Don is THE Man!!
Enjoyed watching him
Man, he talks like Martin Lawrence 😂😂... Bravo sir 👏👏 loved it
2:31 The guys is happy with his “on the way back” dude, and Don is like: Nah.
If i ever visit New York I'm definitely going to get a shine from this guy! What a character.
yo wtf, i saw this dude on youtube in 2013 this man still commited to it. Respect.
The best sales man by far good job
Wow!!!! real cool guy...pure class!!!!..
Don phenomenal dude
That made me want to go get a shoeshine. And all I have are Salomon sneakers. 😀👍 Love his attitude and interaction with people.
I want to visit New York just because of this guy. It is impossible to not like him haha
One Can Learn a lot from him...
Never Give up, Always be Positive...👍
What a legend
Security!! 😂He's hilarious!
I love this
this guy inspires me
Damn! Last time i saw him he had different spinny chairs! Glad he's still going
Si much energy
Love this guy, sooo funny!
I'm guessing his "shoe sale game" is so on point, it's just small improvements by now. So maybe he could make bigger improvements by looking at other aspects that isn't as refined. Ex he could upgrade his sitting setup, making it look more pristine and high class to attract these business class customers. Matching the customers so to speak. Anyway, cool guy!
Great idea
I don't completely disagree. I think he's going for the sympathy factor.
It’s the location , most of those people are business class already, what he built was a reputation that doesn’t need to change to sale
Legend has it his real income comes from stand up comedy
What a Legend
Legendary guy.
He has to be related to Dave Chappelle lol! Not being serious btw.
Wow this guy is a masterclass at hustling, usually when I have to get someone to sit on my chair I have to spike their drink
This guy got my respect.
This is an art!
"You can't stand here and wait for volunteers, this ain't the kind of business"
"Today, we are his trainees, so he put us on the street to give it a try"
"GET YOUR SHOES SHINED!"
*Guy runs up
"Hey I could really use a shoe shine, mind if I hop on the chair?"
*Trainee skeptically pans his head towards master salesman
Steep Guide we watched it my man
Why u goin over it again?
Strange comment!
You took your time typing and structuring them paragraphs to ride that high and advertise your channel ..
@@danielyoung2027 from a strange channel. Snowboarding without the snow or the board just the pixels. Play other stuff
I’m gonna buy some old shoes so he can shine them I’ll just pretend I’m walking by and not intrested then say ....”sure why not”? 😆
Some day I want to go to New York and see him. 😂💪🏽
i really enjoyed the cashier sounds to the laughs lol
Watched an old video of this dude...... surprised that he is still doing his job
This man is making me wanna go New York & get my shoes shined. 😂
While guy” I got a on the way back !”
Don “NO!”
I like this man
My trip to new york is in a few days and ill sure be there with don :)
Nobody is putting a pressure on him,that's why he is the best
Remember this
Just Greatttttttt,,,,, bringing back ""back in the 70s,,,,when My Dad was always up there in them chairs,,,,kinda makes you feel like a King (or Queen,once you sit down) l wanna get mine done,,,,, have to buy some loafers first 👍💙♥️