i bought your whole package and this is by far the best investment I have made for my company. A ton of people don't understand the difference between net and gross profit. My dad is a contractor who has been working his whole life and thought he was making good money, thing is he never took out his overhead to see what he was really making. Once I showed him all the math on the excel it was eye opening for him and showed him just how low his prices are, compared to others in the industry. I am fortunate enough to be born in an age where information like this is readily available, your videos have been one of the most helpful resources on my journey to becoming a General Contractor.

Jesse, Love the video! Estimating tends to be a sort of hush hush that doesnt get discussed often. Everyone seems to have there own formulas and methods and they're not typically so eager to discuss them. Great information! Thanks for posting!

Ok, you covered it... lol! I was sitting here asking in my head why you were adding a % markup vs a profit margin %. But you did address that at the end. Many contractors I know don't do it with the profit margin method.

My grandfather is an architect principal but also very frequently acts as the project manager on projects, and I plan on getting tutored in cost estimating this summer. Your video was helpful bro, thanks for helping me dip my toe in the water with this aspect of the construction process.

Not for a second it felt like a lecture, even though it was way too informative! You are doing a noble job for the people like us. Thank you!

Nice video. I’ve been a licensed GC for about five years. I need info like this. I’m good at getting the jobs but often have clients start to get upset about confusing billing, surprise change orders, etc. which leads to delays in getting paid. Or even not getting paid. I’m ready to go from being a good construction worker to a good business man. Thanks Jesse.

I got the opportunity of a lifetime to become a construction estimator and your videos are definitely teaching me a lot and definitely buying the spread sheet. Great work 👍🏾

I really enjoyed watching this and appreciate your effort in making the video. I am currently a GC in NYC with little experience in estimating. The spreadsheet would definitely come in handy as a start up for my company.

As educating and fun it is to listen, I'm definitely going to be fallowing your channel, registering and hopefully get good advice to understand construction. I love the business aspect of it and specially the way you ran it through to us.

I just started doing Low Voltage Estimating, this channel is very interesting. I like how you went over everything and how you explain them.

Hey Jesse, I will have to say, great work, the last couple of weeks I’ve been checking out your videos. At a young age I have been in construction, from a super to a project manager, quality control on Bragg for the government until I made a change into NASCAR. Loved NASCAR did it for 15 years, but the virus really screwed us. But my point, even though I have all this experience, you forget things. So your videos are exceptional and they are very i informative. I’m out of racing now, so I’m looking at starting my on Sub company. Not ready for GC personally yet. Biggest thing that a person needs to be comfortable with is there own ability to understand like you said at the beginning. But yeh great job! Keep doing the videos, good luck to you wish you the best! I’m in NC probably moving to AZ since I’m out of NASCAR now to be with my son in October. Anything that you can think of that would be a different type of trade out west that’s not out East, please let me know. Have a blessed week

Great job keep it, I learned more things that I haven't seen yet in excel. Thank you very much, Mr.Jesse Lane.

I’ve been seeing your videos for a while and I would like you to know that you’re a blessing for all you do! These videos are so helpful to new GC like me thank you!

Interesting stuff, and I was actually entertained enough not to completely fall asleep. Thank you!

I’m an electrician by trade but noticed the profitability of the GC. I have now teamed up with a large GC company to learn the game completely before attempting to climb the ladder again. I’m a Jax native and love your videos! Your my source for common sense advice and direction in this new to me field. Thanks so much for your videos! I would love to buy you dinner and a beer to say thanks.

It was quite interesting to watch. Considering the fact that I am no expertise in this field my attentiveness to the detail of the excel formatting throughout the video remained in-tacked even till the very end. Well done.

Very informative! Thank you for explaining allllll the facets and rules/regs for anyone to learn. Keep your down to earth character! My career was in medicine for years then my husband took a leap of faith and left his industrial plant job to start from scratch. Your videos are such a relief!!! Thank you and I pray God grows your company!

Great job Jesse! Up at 1.30am thinking about the massive remodel job I just scored and found my way to your videos. Would love to see a video on the highs and lows of scheduling a big project.... keep up the good work!

Jesse if you have not been trained in the sales presentation business, you are a very good and natural presenter.

Great video! You go in depth and give actual advice. Thank you

Hello from St. Petersburg! I watch your videos pretty often and every time I watch, I catch something new. I've been a PM for a large developer out of Denver for about 4 years now and every bit of this aligns with our best practices. One thing I caught on my second viewing of this video was that you mentioned that you have been doing it for 6 years... it definitely seems like you've been at it for WAY longer than that. Fingers crossed that I can get to your level in the next two years!

Very informative! I really enjoyed the upbeat & entertaining way that you presented your spreadsheet. Good job!

Hey, thanks Jesse. I grew up in Concrete Construction. I am now considering starting up my own family Construction Business (I'm nearly 40 and female). Your vids are really good and I love your excitement about construction, there is so much more room for creativity and pedantry and new age business development in the Building Industry. Ill download the spreadsheet if I make it that far for sure (love the simplicity of having each contractor listed simply but with their quote itemised so clearly- excellent) AND love the column for mark-up to be analysed and tallied reasonably . Thanks

Love this video! Appreciate the help on this. Buying this spreadsheet, now!

This video is something I been wanting to see. My wife and I are in the works of starting our own business. I been in the trades for many years now and I work for a large company now. I run work for them. I have learned a lot and from watching videos like this helps fill in the gaps of info that I at times don’t get to be involved in enough. Fully enjoyed and will be buying the spreadsheet. Please keep the videos coming

I'm in a position to architect an entirely new software for this industry and your channel has been invaluable for diving in to gain scope. Thank you for the effort you've put in to make this A-grade content.

Absolutely amazing work you’re doing man. Thanks for imparting all of your knowledge!

Thanks bro and never hesitate to mention how the liking and comments is positive for the channel because I didn't know for instance. Great stuff keep it up

Looks exactly what I was looking for as a template to bid to a GC. your spread sheet looks that versatile . very nice !

Very informative. I’ll be buying this when I get serious.

Hi Jesse, I am an architect and I really liked your video, I am referring it to my students, God bless!!!

Lots of good information! Thanks Jesse, hope business is well.

Thanks so much for this mini master class it's truly appreciated

Very well done. This is a great overview on estimating construction projects.

I think your awesome. Very inspirational and matter of fact. I have been a handyman for years and pulling the trigger on the GC LIC. I am going to check out some more of your videos. 👍

Thank you for your time, I enjoyed watching it.

Thanks a lot for the Spreadsheet. Very detailed information

You did a great job with the video. We run a charitable enterprise in the U.K. and this makes things a bit easier. 😃 - thanks.

really enjoying the video! great content i know its been a year since this video came out but i learn so much in so little time! Thanks!!

Just starting off and this video is very helpful! Thanks

love your attitude man, thank you for the video

I just started my own building contracting company and I’m starting to give my clients quotes. This helped so much. Thank you so much.

As a Project Engineer for a GC, absolutely love your videos.

Hey. Jesse just saw your video for every first-time interested thanks. ill be looking forward to more video.

You’re awesome man! Great content and definitely gonna download a copy of that spread sheet. Thanks for showing us your ways.. good stuff!

What a nice information! Thank you I will put it in practice with my business

i liked the spread sheet idea which "actually" shows the net profit after all the over heads, good stuff

Cool video brother! Thanks for taking the time out to help us newbie GCs 😎🙌

Great stuff, we really enjoy your videos! Inspirational. We got this! Lol

I am training to be an estimator at work. It seems like a lot of stuff to learn. But your a good teacher and I like your spreadsheet. It seems like an awful lot for a beginner though like me

Nice video, enjoyed your down to earth delivery!

Great job Jesse keep it up!

I am watching this great work in 2021 from Saudi Arabia... thanks for your informative videos

Very informative. Great job. Great for getting into custom home building.

Excellent information. Downloading now.

Great and informative video ! keep up the great work I will be subscribing 100%

Glad YT suggested this vid. I'm a Carpenter of 30 years and am sick n tired of being on jobs that are not run properly. Going into some sort of residential contracting soon. Maybe remodels, maybe new homes. I'll figure out which one suits me better soon. I have tons of hands on experience in both. Time to hang up the hammer . I'm gonna look into your stuff . Thanx for an interesting vid.

Jesse you have been so helpful with all your videos. God bless you in all

21 year old trying to start my own construction business. All your info has been soooo informative thank you so much!

thank you for explaining everything so so clear

i like the positive energy dude.

One of the best video breakdowns I’ve watched yet! Awesome job!

Excellent work , I am looking forward to Watch more clips based on estimation and tricks

Great video actually helped me a lot thinking of maybe becoming a gc when I’m older

Great Vid! Thank you for sharing, keep up the good work!!

Definitely buying this excel sheet!!! Thank you! You just got another subscriber!!

Very informative! Thank you, J. Jane

loved the video , thank you jesse

Very educative! Great Job!

I just started estimating for a GC and this is good content man. Educational stuff and you’re entertaining. Hope the channel grows, keep it up man !!

Nice job Jesse. I put a spread sheet together for a pole barn construction project last year, and it looks a little bit like yours. It was narrowed down a bit more, because I was not dealing with all the other items you had listed. However, your spreadsheet looks very practical. Suggestion: stream line another spreadsheet with the existing one as a tab on the bottom of excel, that is maybe for a smaller construction business. It might get 2xs the traffic. Lot of little guys out there trying to make a living too, that just haven't hit the big 6 figures yet. Something simple and straight forward, like working with smaller projects for home owners. Just a suggestion. Great presentation!

I really like your channel. Very clear and understanding.

Very nice work Sir, keep it up God Bless You

Very helpful info. That spread sheet is looking like a good investment. I am WAY more comfortable in the field, and spreadsheets are such an annoyance that I tend to put them on the back burner. This one is very easy to understand.

Nice work! Just bought it thanks Jesse!

Passed the business and law. Working on the contractor packet from qualifying board. Thanks for all the tips

Thank you! Glad I found your page, I will be downloading the tool kit.

VERY HELPFUL THANKS ! 💪

Great video! Keep uploading!

Awesome, spreadsheet exactly what I need, thanks Jesse...

Brilliant ! well explained!

Good info! Thanks Jesse Lane.

Thank u so much for amazing video and work u do. i am new in construction getting my GBC soon.

This is awesome !!!

I appreciate your help with the videos

Hey Jesse, you're one of a kind.

Thank you I am going to watch every video you have. You rock

This content is awesome!

Great Video- Thank you for your content.

This is great Im starting my own construction business as well

Thanks man, very helpful

Learned so much from this video! Talk about specifications more.

Cool! This is based on a construction classification system called Masterformat. Nice vid!

Amazing video love it.

Great presentation!!!

Interesting and very Informative.

Thank you. Great video!

Great content man.. I'm new to the channel but im loving the videos. Just got license but as mentioned before when it comes to bidding and estimating everything's a secret. Been in my trade for 18 years but completely new to this

Great video, now i need job as construction estimator

Thank you for the Breakdown. If you Start a training course related to this id be interested in participating.