My side of the story

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My side of the story

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Күн бұрын

Hey everyone! I never had the intention to bring this silly personal drama into this community, but now that it has, I wanted to take a moment to express my side.
I still to this day respect phoenix, and wish her the best. Same for the rest of this community. I hope this video helps you paint a clearer image of what the truth is, and where my intentions lie. I hope to move on from this, and continue to be apart of this incredible community I’m so passionate about, even if that means changes need to be made on my end.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns, and any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks for watching, much love, David

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@brianhower8393 3 ай бұрын

Here you are, being respectful the entire time, while the person you are showing respect to is trying to burn you down. Your post here defines how an adult handles conflict.

@ToasterParts 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Brian, I really appreciate you

@TheWoodPastor 3 ай бұрын

I am a former member of the woodworking community via instagram and KZfaq, and I completely understand. Number one, I’m on your side because of who your father is. Number two, I’m on your side because I watched the whole video with Stephanie. Number three, now I want to buy an element and have you come to Texas to get her in shape. We just sold our suv last Wednesday and will pay cash for the next car. Debt free is a real thing brother and you’re smart to stay there. I have no doubt you’ll build your business or a business one day and I promise you won’t need a stupid credit score. Amen and I pray all the blessings upon you and your dreams. This is just a stepping stone. Keep handling things the way you do and you’ll go far. Much respect.

@ToasterParts 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much man. This means a lot to me coming from you. Let’s get you in an E!

@groovershowmydog 2 ай бұрын

@@ToasterPartsthanks. I just reread my message and thought it was too long but I'll post it again. I have a 2008 element I lived and worked out of for 8 months last year and this year and once back during covid. I had a few other Element Owners I invited to share my campsite with in California for 3 months. It wss a lot of fun. I'm home now for a few months. Hopefully you can work on my car sometime before I leave the east coast again.

@groovershowmydog 2 ай бұрын

@@ToasterPartsrepost my original long message. I'm very sorry you had to go through this. I'm not familiar with this story. I'm probably not the first person to tell you this but throughout your life you're going to have a few of these uncomfortable experiences. They never get better. You never know when they will happen. You'll be shocked and hurt just the same. I'm not quite 3 x your age but I'm older and I just wanted to say after watching this video I admire your courage to push through an uncomfortable situation in your life. I hope your video helps other younger people watching this. I don't have the courage you do to stand up for myself today, but had I pushed through things like you did back in my younger days it wouldn't made me a lot stronger of a person. From my life experience, these uncomfortable life events only occur once every 5 to 10 years ;-) Sorry this was such a long comment but i hope somewhere in my message it helps you. Thanks for sharing your story. By the way, I've met Phoenix once briefly and I thought she wss a very nice person. I'm not saying this to minimize what happened to you. I don't really know either of you. I only know I admire you sharing your story the way you did. You are right about the Honda Element group; it's a pretty cool group, and it does feel like a family with the good and the bad. The relationships that last can only happen with people who can forgive and forget and be there no matter what. I'm lucky to have met a few people in the Element community I consider true friends.

@EricB997 2 ай бұрын

David I’m an element owner. I’m in several of the groups. I’ve watched this kinda unfold. I can tell you no way would I hire phoenix to work on anything I own. You are clearly a young man of integrity it shows even without this video. There was some miscommunication or lack of communication. This should be easily chalked up as exactly that and refund people’s money that didn’t get what they paid for. As for what you charge or working on elements. Who cares what she thinks! You could charge 349. Or 351 it wouldn’t matter. She’s bitter! People for the most part see through the bs. Phoenix is immature as hell to block, threaten trespassing etc. Keep doing you. It will all be alright You are a good dude.

@ToasterParts 2 ай бұрын

Eric, thank you so much for taking time out of your day to watch and write this reply. I don’t know you, and you don’t know me, but the fact that you took time to write words of affirmation and encouragement to a total stranger not only really warms my heart from a selfish perspective, but also shows a lot about who you are as a person. So thank you for that. She’s a crazy one!

@elementgypsy 3 ай бұрын

The star on the windshield was the best idea as the car is stationary. She should not be dissing you on FB since it was miscommunication and her poor decisionto change the procedure to a more confusing way. Offering a photo package was not necessary anyway. Was she making a profit on said package? What ever. Everyone has a camera. An event like that takes 2 or more professional photographers to do pro shots if its a paid package. Yeah, she's an element expert, but she can't tell people not to start an E business. She's being unreasonable and petty. Good luck to you. This mobil mechanic stuff is just a part of your life. A chapter. I see you going far in many things. You rock!

@user-de7ph1tm6v 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that you are not participating in negative team building. Resist that please. People will want you to criticize others when they support you and “take your side” Stay professional in your responses. It will serve you well in conflict resolution.

@IsaacHernandez-pp7xc 3 ай бұрын

This happens in a lot of communities bro the exact same thing is happening with the Ebike community right now.someone is always causing drama and people always get sensitive when they think you're trying to "steal" business. Keep doing what you're doing bro! Maybe start your own group and ride/meet ups 👌

@leisacrawford8090 Ай бұрын

Baby, when people are totally unwilling to discuss a problem, they ARE the problem. You continue to do you boo. I understand it's hard when people treat you unfairly, and due to your age, I'm pretty sure you haven't had to deal with as many instances of this as some of us have, but stand strong & don't let ANYBODY bring you down. Good wishes & prayers coming your way. Happy trails to ya!

@shirleydierolf2139 2 ай бұрын

Wow. I have a 2005 Khaki 5 speed and am 73 years old. Have my own business for 37 years and competition is unavoidable. My competition is Amazon and Walmart..underpriced me. I would be happy if they charged the same! I believe there is room for both of you. Don't let this take up alot of room in your head. There is a huge demand for good mechanics with integrity. I would be happy to pay you for advice about my Element but not very active on social media..so don't know how to contact you. Don't let this put a damper on your dreams..this will pass.

@77gmcnut 2 ай бұрын

You're twenty years old and you've done quite a lot. That both of you are charging the same amount for a valve adjustment isn't one copying the other it's just where the market is for the service and there should be plenty of element owners that need this service. I've purchased some products from your Toaster Parts company and I'm very pleased. I'm a newbie to the Element community and this is the first "dust-up" I've heard of. We're planning on attending the PNW gathering in August and expect to have a good drama-free experience experience. Thanks for your support of the Element community.

@jayceevilla5630 21 күн бұрын

Dude, let me remind you. this is a free country and it is very large! Taking ideas and improving on them is how most amazing businesses have been built in this country! Don’t let drama bs get to you! I met you at the FL west coast E meet and thought you were the nicest, sharpest, young guy! I put your toaster parts sticker on my Element bc I loved your entrepreneurial spirit! I support you - Sky is the limit, my friend. There are dozens of Element groups and hundreds of owners. Stick with your values and don’t pay attention to the drama!

@KS-fk4ov 2 ай бұрын

She see's you as competition so for her that means to destroy your reputation. I think you are doing amazing things by opening your business, and as a young person, you can do all of the things like becoming a pilot. Keep focusing on your journey your goals.

@davidmiller2378 2 күн бұрын

Chin up. Keep doing good work. This will pass.

@NavyBoi973 2 ай бұрын

Well homie, like Madea said I'm the Tyler Perry's Movie & I'm not even joking or laughing either, but she says " Darling, People are ALWAYSSSS gunna talk aboutchu and Call you names, WHAT & ONLY thing that ACTUALLY matters, is whatchu Answer to". Think about that for a bit, bro. Further more, don't stress their B.s Yeo. .. People suck at times, man. Nothing we can do about it, dude. .. From what I've gathered from ya videos on here, is that You're Smart, Respectful, Seem Very Kind and Truly DO want the drama to stop etc etc... Listen to me, It sucks, BUT You're Hot as Hell, ma Dude, Ya got that energy aboutchu, the past experience and the Knowledge of the Mechanical aspect of things, dude. Start over and rebuild, manz. Again, it sucks, But YOU Can do it, you've got this Homie... Start over and Create Your own group and make sure they Acknowledge Honesty, Integrity, No Drama and Community is Family. Best of luck homie. Keep ya head up and keep on pushing thru. You've got this. Stay Golden. Sincerely, ya new friend from North Jersey. Peace ma Dude

@jimmyjamgto5448 2 ай бұрын

Hey buddy. Like you, and MOST rational humans, I detest drama too. You’re such a sharp young man. I’m proud of you for standing up for yourself and making this video. I met you and your girlfriend briefly at the event. It’s such a shame that you have to deal with this kind of childishness. Obviously she enjoys this type of thing. Drives me crazy. So sad. Keep on keeping on and staying positive while she dwells in the negative. Sounds like she’s pretty shady. I’m brand new to this community and am not into social media besides watching wayyyyy too much you tube. I’m in NC too and look forward to possibly meeting you again in the future. God Bless

@CMC61 2 ай бұрын

Dude, Phoenix does not run this world! You can do whatever you want to do! You sound like you are much more mature than her! You are competition and she can’t handle it. Just move on from her ! Life is too damn short.

@brianhower8393 2 ай бұрын

You’re 100% right!

@bobbycampos6576 2 ай бұрын

This is all so nuts!! Seems to me that anyone can see your level headedness and should know that you were/are more than capable of working out such a simple understanding. Glad it’s all in the past for you (I hope) and if you make it out west I’ll be more than happy to throw some work your way. 👍🏽👊🏽

@ToasterParts 2 ай бұрын

Ahh man thank you for this. I really appreciate you. 🤙🙏

@YnotBe 2 ай бұрын

You sound like a sweet good guy doing your best here. Really appreciate what you’ve done and accomplished and would definitely love to have you help me with my no rust cali element now relocated to Chicago if u ever get to Chicago. Sendin good vibes 🙏❤️✌️

@CMC61 2 ай бұрын

Funny but I too have a rust free Element that started life 50 miles west of Chicago, and spent most of its life in the Atlanta area. Rust free Elements are worth more to buyers. So stay out of the salt if you can!