This my friends is the embodiment of the great American dream. Ali, you’re a creative entrepreneur and America needs people like you. Thanks for posting this video, Mr. Rowe.
Working hard with integrity = success! Good show, Mike! I couldn’t pedal a bike for an hour, all day and my legs would fall off! LOL. God bless this young man and his family!
I think that we have to start pedaling our own bikes for our health and well-being and to show support for our entrepreneurs and work force that work is the essential part in rebuilding this country to greatness.
5:42 Love how mike's face changes when he hears how he started out and can see in his eye that is the American dream from starting from nothing to being something
People like this man are exactly who made America great to begin with and will continue to do so. Well done, sir, thank you for the amazing example you set. May your hard work and good fortune never desert you.
Mike you have impressed me for years. You are a talented man but when the guy told you his story ,I could see the pride in your face of American spirit and hard work! Thank you sir for what you do!
Ali gave my kids' 100 year old grandmother a pedicab ride back in the early 2000's in SD. She giggled and laughed like a school girl! It was priceless!
Mike, you are absolutely one of the country's treasures. Wholesome as it gets and legitimately the best voice/narration throughout the entire industry from TV to anything on the internet. Thanks for what you do!
One of my favorite memories is taking my then-10 yr old granddaughter to Savannah, GA and taking a pedi-cab ride from Leopold's Ice Cream Shop to our hotel. Those folks have calves of steel!
Could you do a whole season of stories like this today? AMERICA needs this spirit to be celebrated. With Respect and Love, You are in my prayers Hoka Hey
An immigrant from Turkey... putting to shame native born American's in virtues and work ethic values. I'm 70, I grew up in an era where if you didn't work, you didn't eat or have a place to live, and it was the unquestioned societal rule that you did your best to avoid. Now days, people expect or feel entitled to be bailed out… Whether it is still living at home with your parents at age 25 (or more) or expecting free social program handouts, such as "universal basic income (UBI)", that's being handed out without any requirement to do anything, in order to earn it. My self-pride and sense of self-sufficiency would never allow me to accept a UBI handout, unless I was truly down and out, after exhausting all avenues to earn my own way. For many, "homelessness" is a chosen lifestyle, and not due to unfortunate circumstances that were beyond their control. The expression of pride on Mike Rowe's face, as Ali tells his story, says it all.
Great story. Wish they were there when I lived in San Diego back in the 80's...lol . Would have used them alot going from the base to the beach. Cheers . Keep it up.
I hope they are more regulated in the US These things are unregulated and cause chaos in central London. They have no regulations, no insurance for customers or other vehicles, no safety rules, no set price per mile and can just rip people off.
Good for him I love hearing about people beating the odds when it seems so many decide to take the easy road now days. I was living in my car with zero $ to my name at 19yo and now being 36 I have managed to make well into the 6 figures with an amazing son and I owe it all to hard work even when I was told no 1,000 times. If you want something bad enough you will find a way.
I can't believe he missed the opportunity to say... "High, I'm Mike, this is my brother, Matt and my other brother, Matt." I guess he was to focused on being, kind of safe, sort of... ...If you want to call ot that. 😉
Have something similar to this in Atlantic City New Jersey on the board they're called rolling chairs. They've been around since the 1880s. You have a person that wants a ride from point a to point b. They get into this large chair like a big couch. There's a person that will push you along the boardwalk to your destination.
The more I make up, the more my friends learn - Jay Straw in other words, i feel like i meet the requirement of being talkative and able to make things up
Hey Mike I just thought you should know that the commercial being shown on this Somebody's Gotta Do It video was for Gibson whiskey. Not Knobel Tennessee Whiskey. 😱
I live in SD, and I can tell you that you missed Petco Park by literally a mile when you dropped off the first pair of ladies. You dropped them where the cruise ships dock.
Hmmm, be careful Mr. Combs. Your team is just looking out for you. There could have been more research on your teams part in dealing with this lawsuit but…just be careful! ❤
Great story and it proves the best known fact that you get out of life what you put into it. Wake up you bunch of couch potatoes living at home with your Mama’s ( Go To Work) Thanks Mike go home and break out the mussel rub.
100,000 a year if you do 12 hours a day every day. Assuming 20 days off for holidays that's... 4,140 hours a year. Which comes out to 24 Bucks an hour.
Work hard, but first, enjoy what you work at. I work hard at a job I love, for a guy I like and respect. It's not just my " job ", or " career" , it's also my passion and speciality. I don't hate going to work, I look forward to finishing projects, and making customers happy. I'm an electrician .
The electric assist PediTaxis in Mexico City are great. Two passengers. They have good suspension. And can use sidewalks, go against traffic getting you to destination in half the time and half the price. I have a 1200 watt electric assist scooter good for 56 KPH/32 MPH for which I also built a 1X2 Meter utility/camp trailer. I live in Costa Rica and we have many hills 20 to 35%, even one that is 41% I can di 28KPH on a 20% uphill on throttle only. As I have not Residency this a solution, no license, registration or insurance required. I have a 110 KM range between charges. Can't think of anywhere in the US I would risk riding a bike, electric assist or motorcycle. I may be Risky Ron, but that a bigger risk than I am willing to take. I am 76 and until a uear ago managed my own power on steel frame mountain bikes.
I'm just curious did he get his work permit? Because we American citizens know it's not that easy; where did he live for 500? Good for him but it's not that easy
This my friends is the embodiment of the great American dream. Ali, you’re a creative entrepreneur and America needs people like you. Thanks for posting this video, Mr. Rowe.
I like it 💪✌️
Agree
I love Mikes shirt "stop making stupid people famous"
Where can we buy that shirt?
@@garciamadrid9040 honestly no idea. But I'm sure if you typed into Google something would pop up
I'm 31 now and grew up on Mike Rowe, never fails to entertain me!
Thanks for the years of awesome content!
agreed
I mean, the guys voice...I could listen to him read a phone book.
I really like how he keeps things down to earth and how "regular guy" he is towards people. It's clean, simple, respectful and fun 👍
I totally agree with you. And as a carpenter by trade, I'm just a regular guy lol
Working hard with integrity = success! Good show, Mike! I couldn’t pedal a bike for an hour, all day and my legs would fall off! LOL. God bless this young man and his family!
I think that we have to start pedaling our own bikes for our health and well-being and to show support for our entrepreneurs and work force that work is the essential part in rebuilding this country to greatness.
5:42 Love how mike's face changes when he hears how he started out and can see in his eye that is the American dream from starting from nothing to being something
“Your safety is among our priorities”
That got me.
People like this man are exactly who made America great to begin with and will continue to do so. Well done, sir, thank you for the amazing example you set. May your hard work and good fortune never desert you.
Mike you have impressed me for years. You are a talented man but when the guy told you his story ,I could see the pride in your face of American spirit and hard work! Thank you sir for what you do!
Ali gave my kids' 100 year old grandmother a pedicab ride back in the early 2000's in SD. She giggled and laughed like a school girl! It was priceless!
I kept waiting for the "embarrassing" bit, but this whole episode is just very Mike Rowe wholesome goodness. 🫡
Mike, you are absolutely one of the country's treasures. Wholesome as it gets and legitimately the best voice/narration throughout the entire industry from TV to anything on the internet. Thanks for what you do!
When I read pedicab I honestly thought getting a pedicure in a cab ride.
Work ethic, something a lot of Americans need to learn about
One of my favorite memories is taking my then-10 yr old granddaughter to Savannah, GA and taking a pedi-cab ride from Leopold's Ice Cream Shop to our hotel. Those folks have calves of steel!
It's pretty flat down here. Love Leopold's. Did they give you Leopold's Hollywood back story?
@kathymcmc yes! It was fascinating. A fun place.
Another winning show! Working hard pays off, despite what too many think!
Hey Mikey! I liked this video a lot! A very unique way to "Pedal your way to fame"
Mikey, thank you for all that your team and you do. Cheers, Mate.
I got a much different picture in my head with “pedi-cab”. I’m glad I was wrong.
Wow! $500 when he landed in tne US and now he is a successful business man. Congratulations! Great episode!
Way to go Ali! You are an inspiration to the true meaning of the American dream!!💕
Congratulations! I am so happy for you. God bless. 👍
Instead of getting "free" everything, this man and his family worked hard and what a surprise, success! Mike is great.
1,000 views in 25 minutes should tell you how likable Mike Rowe is.
2,500 in less than an hour. What a legend!
Could you do a whole season of stories like this today? AMERICA needs this spirit to be celebrated.
With Respect and Love, You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
Love Mike❤
Ok Mike you need to get this down to your mom’s place. She’d love having you ride her around the place!
When Mike asked what the "light" bike was called and then said it needed a better name, how about a play on "Turkish De-light Bike"
It’s your pencil improv all over again!! You are so quick witted! Nailed it AGAIN!! AND, you got hired AGAIN!!
Living the American Dream, I love this show
In all honesty, this is probably your best episode of SGDI so far. Always a fan
This was so great. Now I need a new exercise plan. 😂❤
God Bless ALL Hard Working Americans🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
God Bless Mike Rowe🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
American Dream is still alive ❤
Rode in a pedicab in Berlin. Wonderful experience, and faster than following the road as they could zip through the parks.
Mr. Rowe, never stop being you and the videos that you do! Never stop inspring just about anybody to continue to do what they do. 👍
I was in tears when you called yourself a B-list celebrity. Mike, you will always be on my A-list! Great video.
Hey! Thanks for coming to San Diego! 😊
Ali, is a great mentor of mine. Amazing guy to know, the true definition of success and the American Dream.
Ali is a tenacious guy. This is what America opportunity looks like. Good for you Ali.
The cab with the lights could be called Turkish delight. Get it? De Light for the lights 😊
MIke, love your shirt. Your mech store should have that.
Awesome Ali, great job. Congratulations to you and your family. Mike, thanks for showcasing Ali's business...if you work hard, you get success!
Entertaining and a great positive message. Thank you Mike!
Great story of success by dedication and hard work. It is a real lesson for everyone. Thanks for sharing.
This is so rad. Thank you Mike Rowe.
An immigrant from Turkey... putting to shame native born American's in virtues and work ethic values. I'm 70, I grew up in an era where if you didn't work, you didn't eat or have a place to live, and it was the unquestioned societal rule that you did your best to avoid.
Now days, people expect or feel entitled to be bailed out… Whether it is still living at home with your parents at age 25 (or more) or expecting free social program handouts, such as "universal basic income (UBI)", that's being handed out without any requirement to do anything, in order to earn it.
My self-pride and sense of self-sufficiency would never allow me to accept a UBI handout, unless I was truly down and out, after exhausting all avenues to earn my own way. For many, "homelessness" is a chosen lifestyle, and not due to unfortunate circumstances that were beyond their control.
The expression of pride on Mike Rowe's face, as Ali tells his story, says it all.
Great story. Wish they were there when I lived in San Diego back in the 80's...lol . Would have used them alot going from the base to the beach. Cheers . Keep it up.
Mike, you rock! Love the channel and content. Peace
Mike you never disappoint.
It's a great thing seeing people succeed!
Love the shirt Mike
‘23’ gotta love the kids!
Saddle Sore is REAL. Great story. 🎶💐💖
This is amazing. Made his own sign shop in house by just figuring it out. Makes his own bikes. American dream right there. Amazing. Get it dude!
I hope they are more regulated in the US
These things are unregulated and cause chaos in central London. They have no regulations, no insurance for customers or other vehicles, no safety rules, no set price per mile and can just rip people off.
I so enjoy your videos, can’t stop smiling and chuckling
QUIT MAKING STUPID PEOPLE FAMOUS.
Love you Mike. Thank you for shining light on the wonderful people who make up this country.
Good for him I love hearing about people beating the odds when it seems so many decide to take the easy road now days. I was living in my car with zero $ to my name at 19yo and now being 36 I have managed to make well into the 6 figures with an amazing son and I owe it all to hard work even when I was told no 1,000 times. If you want something bad enough you will find a way.
I just realized, I was smiling that whole video......... what a different job
Hey !!! A Car2go Smart Car 8:07 😜👍🏻
This must have been recorded before 2020 for sure
Im 36 now I grew up watching Mike Row sir u are a legend
Great episode! Thanks Mike and everyone else❤
Amazingly creative!
I'll bet your butt was hurting after filming this episode! All the very best MR!
Ok, that was a pretty good one.
What an inspiration! $500 and a dream.... Good for Ali!
I can't believe he missed the opportunity to say...
"High, I'm Mike, this is my brother, Matt and my other brother, Matt."
I guess he was to focused on being, kind of safe, sort of...
...If you want to call ot that.
😉
Have something similar to this in Atlantic City New Jersey on the board they're called rolling chairs. They've been around since the 1880s. You have a person that wants a ride from point a to point b. They get into this large chair like a big couch. There's a person that will push you along the boardwalk to your destination.
THAT is the great American Success Story! ✌🏻
20 years in this country and he made it ! so whats with all the B.S. kids that wont even get a job.
I'll never get to do it but a pedicab ride would be so very nice to experience.
Mike,your awesome 👌Never a dull moment.
❤❤ great story!
Seems like rear view mirrors would be useful on those bikes.
Mikes shirt is such a true Statement lol
“stop making stupid people famous” lol
Wonderful.
These are the best rides back to hotel or parking lot after a concert in Atlanta or a football game.
Zero hand signals Zero excuse me, excuse me I'm coming through. So much more not done. Nothing
Great story.
God bless my freind,go for it bro😊
If you're in NYC, you're making a fortune... $5/min.
The more I make up, the more my friends learn - Jay Straw
in other words, i feel like i meet the requirement of being talkative and able to make things up
Hey Mike I just thought you should know that the commercial being shown on this Somebody's Gotta Do It video was for Gibson whiskey. Not Knobel Tennessee Whiskey. 😱
How smart!!
I live in SD, and I can tell you that you missed Petco Park by literally a mile when you dropped off the first pair of ladies.
You dropped them where the cruise ships dock.
Love this video... Wonder how many crossing our southern border will work that hard?
Hmmm, be careful Mr. Combs. Your team is just looking out for you. There could have been more research on your teams part in dealing with this lawsuit but…just be careful! ❤
I wish my family had a cool family business like this one.😊
start your own ,what is stopping you ?
Turkish PediLite…sounds good
Great story and it proves the best known fact that you get out of life what you put into it. Wake up you bunch of couch potatoes living at home with your Mama’s ( Go To Work) Thanks Mike go home and break out the mussel rub.
100,000 a year if you do 12 hours a day every day. Assuming 20 days off for holidays that's... 4,140 hours a year. Which comes out to 24 Bucks an hour.
Work hard, but first, enjoy what you work at. I work hard at a job I love, for a guy I like and respect. It's not just my " job ", or " career" , it's also my passion and speciality. I don't hate going to work, I look forward to finishing projects, and making customers happy. I'm an electrician .
Glad you didn’t have to peddle someone all the way to the airport in that! 😂❣️ I wonder how one pays for their ride?
With money
This one was really cool and from my home town.
Fake it til you make it, Mike!
I love it!!❤❤❤
Ali is an inspiration!
The electric assist PediTaxis in Mexico City are great. Two passengers. They have good suspension. And can use sidewalks, go against traffic getting you to destination in half the time and half the price.
I have a 1200 watt electric assist scooter good for 56 KPH/32 MPH for which I also built a 1X2 Meter utility/camp trailer. I live in Costa Rica and we have many hills 20 to 35%, even one that is 41% I can di 28KPH on a 20% uphill on throttle only. As I have not Residency this a solution, no license, registration or insurance required. I have a 110 KM range between charges.
Can't think of anywhere in the US I would risk riding a bike, electric assist or motorcycle. I may be Risky Ron, but that a bigger risk than I am willing to take. I am 76 and until a uear ago managed my own power on steel frame mountain bikes.
Best dude ever
He put you on the cab with ape hangers. The worse type of setup to start on. He was trying to make Mike struggle.
I'm just curious did he get his work permit? Because we American citizens know it's not that easy; where did he live for 500? Good for him but it's not that easy