Sad News " I AM OUT OF BUSINESS " Is it beacause of the bad Economy?

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26 күн бұрын

#venicebeach#losangeles#outofbusiness
If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy me a coffee you are welcome to donate to my paypal account
www.paypal.me/germaninvenice
Is really sad to say, but I had to close down my business and Venice Beach do the lack of tourism and may be the bad economy. Thank you so much for all the people there support me over the years. Thank you.

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@dojocho1894 25 күн бұрын

As a older american I could see this way back in the 70's Jobs going to china for US corporations didnt want to give healthcare and pensions anymore...The Youth of today dont realize how life was here in the US. My father was a executive for IBM.We all had free healthcare until I was 21yo...He didn't pay into to it. Thats was life back in the 60's and 70's. We were sold out by the govt and the bankers........and young men died for them In Vietnam Iraq afghanistan ect......

@KutWrite 25 күн бұрын

You hit it on the head! It's not "evil corporations," it's evil politicians. They're the ones who force things to go the way they have, are, and will be. But... things are changing. Less brick & mortar shopping, more online. We'll how different things are when we come out the other side and see the finished product... hopefully after people have rejected government force as the solution to all things.

@99percentirish64 25 күн бұрын

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@Bob_Sacamano 25 күн бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ft2lh8Vy1J2VYn0.html

@moedark4390 25 күн бұрын

i remember paying 8 bucks a week for insurance that basically covered anything in 93

@azharidris7092 25 күн бұрын

You don't have a government.. you have a mafia running your country.. you people are delusional.. the world is fighting back.. things are getting worse.. the US will be like Argentina.. get out whilst you can.. the USD$ will collapse all hell will break loose..

@user-yh6hw6qf7z 23 күн бұрын

Calling your MOM everyday to check in is a WONDERFUL THING for a SON to do..💕💕💕

@AlexTheGerman 23 күн бұрын

When I worked in LA, I did the same. Luckily, I could make a break each day on 10 a.m. (= 7 p.m. in Germany). That's the same reason Mike called his mom each day at the same time. I just wanted to make sure that my parents were alright: Germany isn't next door but at the other side of the planet ... And yes, I still care a lot for my parents since without them I wouldn't be the person I am today. 🥰

@Sandra-A 22 күн бұрын

Mike is a good son 💞

@MrMiike83 21 күн бұрын

Yes, it is, but it is not good for business. Customers require attention. You can call family anytime.

@victormonfil4381 14 күн бұрын

I remember crying the day I had to make the decision to close my store in 2021, due to the pandemic I lost 80% of sales from one day to another, the landlord was nice enough to let me stay 3 months for free while I sorted things out. I was in a state of depression and for the first time in my life I didn’t know what my next step was going to be it was a very sad situation I had to move back with my mom and I was kind of embarrassed because I was always the go getter of the family

@StopStrugglingNow 22 күн бұрын

The last time me and the wife was in Venice, 1 year ago, we ran into you. It was great to meet you and you were kind enough to spend time with us. We wish the best for you on your next journey.

@rockyvlll5072 17 күн бұрын

He is doing it out of greed because he wants other people to watch his channel

@jasonpatterson2143 8 күн бұрын

@@rockyvlll5072 LMAO, that's the whole point of KZfaq Einstein.

@almasandhu9895 23 күн бұрын

Watching German in Venice tear up really allows you to see how much he liked his small business. I’m glad to hear he has something to fall back on 👍

@boysinthewoods4189 22 күн бұрын

KZfaq is the worst employer to have.

@porsche1429 25 күн бұрын

A sad day for Venice Beach... 😢

@user-lp1jw9bo5y 24 күн бұрын

They will drive them all out they will tear that down incorporate 500 will build something there for the rich and not the. Average person he’s not poor like Daisy but he doesn’t own a house there either like everyone he’s renting and they don’t need or want his rent they want that land and property out with the old or current in with the new or corporate 500 big brother world complete with underground parking possibly

@MrAudioDub 24 күн бұрын

I always loved passing by Mikes booth! Harry Perry skating around jamming out, or the guy with the piano! Sad day indeed. GIV is a Venice OG

@Mikefngarage 24 күн бұрын

one of many doing the same

@randymoran67 24 күн бұрын

Venice was and still is a dump

@Meow99999 24 күн бұрын

Yup, Mr. Venice from Germany 💪🤙

@kerryfrancisco4788 23 күн бұрын

My daughter and I hv a small business. One day, November 20, 23 everything came to a hault. I was diagnosed with life threatening illness that required immediate emergency surgery. I was in hosp for 80+ days and drugged to ease my pain. My wound/surgery left me disfigured and unable to walk as of today. When i had a clearer mind free from pain meds, i recently started to think about whats next? Disabled and no income coming in added to stress of healing, but not enuf to keepme down. Im now figuring out a new direction for business that will accommodate my physical needs until im totally healed. Sometimes we hv to face obstacles to recognize we need to evolve and change. I live in California with 3rd largest economy in the world and there is something for everyone to do here in business. Dont give up, take time to be silent so you can figure out your next turn on your journey. The internal business fight is natural and you can do anything! Keep going, yougot this. 😊❤

@paralifetv-youreverydaywhe8314 22 күн бұрын

Very powerful. Thank you!!

@the_quaint_gypsy 21 күн бұрын

Get yourself a good social security disability lawyer. Mine sent them the wrong mailing address for their fee, they dropped me like a hot potato when I needed help fighting the SSA from taking away my ssdi. They refused to help me citing that they never got their payment so then I had to contact the SSA to try to find out why my attorney didn't get paid. They told me that they tried to deliver the payment but it was returned as undeliverable. So as a result I lost my SSDI and ultimately the attorney did get their payment but they didn't help me my payment back even though it was their fault that I lost it because they refused to help me because they provided the social security administration with the wrong address. I didn't give the social security administration their address the lawyer gave the social security administration their address so the lawyer messed up and yet even after they finally got their payment they still blamed me when I wasn't the one who gave the social security administration their address. I think it was I don't know it was a popular social security lawyer is back in the late 2000s. At least now the internet has a way to post reviews for these people and rate them so people like us can make a wise choice in who we use to represent us.

@daveweaver3074 21 күн бұрын

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@aleglibert8630 21 күн бұрын

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@charleswhite758 23 күн бұрын

I think Venice Beach became world-famous due to certain tv shows aired in the 1970s. Maybe not so much now. Do young people know about VB? My dad used to live just a couple of streets back from the beach in the 1970s, 3rd Street, Santa Monica, 5 minute walk away. I used to visit him from England as a kid, spent some happy times cycling on VB, down to Marina del Rey, which was still a new building site. My aunt had a house on the beach at Topanga, all demolished now, there was a great community there, maybe 20 - 30 houses, surfers and hippies, houses right on the sand, nothing fancy, but so chilled and relaxed. Dad moved to a nice apartment in Marina del Rey, and died there in 2012. Last time I was there 1982, Big Red bus from New York down Route 66, I arrived in Santa Monica with literally 50 cents in my pocket, having avoided paying the bus fare from LA bus terminal. Stupid young kid of 17, no ability to budget. I walked to dad's place, knocked on the door and luckily he was home. I never told him I was destitute and desperate, and luckily for me he told me that his rich aunt had just died and had left me a few thousand dollars. Gave me an advance on it there and then. Wow, was I lucky. After that scary experience I decided to learn about money and ended up as a Chartered Accountant (CPA). I never wanted to run out of money again, it's a scary place.

@Tarapatil2023 16 күн бұрын

Cool story, thanks for sharing. Where are you living these days?

@charleswhite758 16 күн бұрын

@@Tarapatil2023 Thank you. Living on a farm in Devonshire, England. A confirmed miser after my brush with destitution, I hate spending money, drive a 25 year-old truck, but with money in the bank. It all ended OK, so far. I hope life is going OK for you too.

@sweets6865 24 күн бұрын

California used to be the Golden State. Those days are gone.

@garyny4073 24 күн бұрын

Sweets - now more like Golden showers on the streets everywhere

@AMeise-vy4fk 24 күн бұрын

More likely Pyrit

@walterwhite1 24 күн бұрын

Thanks to the greedy politicians

@ElaztikaVR 24 күн бұрын

Long gone

@csachevauxsansabri2612 24 күн бұрын

It still is. The reason why CA is called the golden state is becaus of the gold fond. If you know where to look, you sill find gold.

@MURZBO 24 күн бұрын

Retail storefronts are closing left and right because of crime/homelessness.

@tomservo5007 24 күн бұрын

in his case, there's 5 other places to get tattoos nearby

@MilahanPhilosophersCorner 24 күн бұрын

Yup.

@tyleroryan 23 күн бұрын

Along with Inflation under this president

@georgecoons6872 23 күн бұрын

there turning the stores into migrant shelters. so cool.

@SA-hz1rs 23 күн бұрын

@@georgecoons6872 Youre clueless

@kevinb9678 21 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear that you had to close your business Mike. I hope you realize that the lack of business from tourism is not because of the economy in general, but rather the poor management by the governor and city leaders. With the homeless bums being allowed to run rampant on the city, who in the world wants to come to Venice to experience the bums and filth first hand?! I sincerely wish you the best with your future plans and I look forward to more videos, including Germany. Keep up the good work, we love you!

@pursedelighted 15 күн бұрын

Everyone that is homeless isn't a bum.life can change at any time.be careful

@nadogrl 13 күн бұрын

Intentional destruction of our state, and country.

@doctoreeeveal 19 күн бұрын

I love you bro, you are the best example of an american immigrant. never give up. you are loved by hundreds of thousands. you will succeed.

@angusorvid8840 25 күн бұрын

My grandparents had a bookstore for thirty-one years. It closed in 2006, and I remember that day like it was yesterday. It was surreal when the turned the lights off and the sign and locked the door for the last time at dusk. I remember when the store opened in 1975, when I flicked the switch to light up the sign for the first time. Saying goodbye to a business you built yourself is a hard thing no matter the circumstances.

@taoist32 24 күн бұрын

Same with my grandparents on my father’s side. They owned a printing company since the 1920’s. They both passed, and my uncle took over about 30 years ago. Now he is retired, and none of his kids (my cousins) wanted to run the company since they had their own companies to run. So the printing company is gone. I remember running around as a kid around all these huge printing presses from the 1920’s. The smell of ink was quite strong, and paper was everywhere. It was quite fun back then.

@ER-im7md 24 күн бұрын

The crime, the homelessness, the dirty Hollywood walk of fame street, tourists wont come.

@ElaztikaVR 24 күн бұрын

Correct

@srfnma6813 24 күн бұрын

They are tourists Everdays in these places

@nealwhite5602 24 күн бұрын

California , the homeless state 😅

@Chris-driver 24 күн бұрын

I'm from England and before covid I was planning on visiting california. During covid I watched alot of videos and did a lot of research and decided your state wasn't for me. I visited utah instead 😊.

@Chris-driver 24 күн бұрын

Another point, your california leaders are the ones to blame for all this BS... allowing drug use, crime and out of control homelessness.

@jestermgee 22 күн бұрын

I am 42 and self employed in a very small self built industry where I know exactly what GIV is saying. I created everything from scratch, developed a business from a hobby and it will never make me rich but does pay bills and keep the lights on however it's never a guarentee I will be paid and some days I earn nothing at all, others I may make enough for the week to live. I keep telling myself i'm lucky, enjoy some of the free time I have and the fact I can call my own shots and when to work but there is always a constant dread that this day will come where a call has to be made that it can't continue, then what. I started watching GIV with his excellent coverage of homelessness and Venice Beach in general and always love the humor and his way of just talking. I also love the fact he gives something a go instead of just giving up, that is where I am sure he willl be just fine in whatever he does.

@mondoenterprises6710 20 күн бұрын

You're one of the best creators on YT, GIV! Congrats on your store, goals, and achievements. I wish you much much more continued success. Keep on keeping on!

@vogeltik 24 күн бұрын

Selling on-line is also a idea. Own your own webshop. Sell your art and photos, GIV stuff. One door closes and another one opens 🙏 Many blessings 😊

@kinhason46 23 күн бұрын

Exactly, there are many more potential customers online and GIV has nearly 400K subscribers...Let the GOOD TIMES ROLL !!!

@vogeltik 23 күн бұрын

@@kinhason46 I agree, Maybe even sell more. Not everyone can visit California and visit his shop. On-line could even sell more than a shop. More people would have access to his art. I was planning to go by there myself next time I was in California but now thats done.

@kinhason46 23 күн бұрын

@@vogeltik Mike is very creative, he's a wonderful communicator who imho will utilize the closing of this business as a fortifier for his channel and many opportunities along his life's journey! 😀

@laidbackassassin 23 күн бұрын

He can sell merch here as well

@christophersherman1198 22 күн бұрын

Yes, less overhead and a SOLID fan base to help support a online store.

@Freyja_M4106 24 күн бұрын

"Don't be Sad that it is over Be Glad It Happened" (Dr. Seusse)❤❤❤

@calnative4904 21 күн бұрын

Thank Governor Newsom he’s personally responsible for the mess California is in.

@Dutch1954 20 күн бұрын

says one of our MAGATARDS quite predictably

@theoriginaljustcook 18 күн бұрын

I think the voters should take some of the blame. Especially for keeping him in office

@ramonleon4462 18 күн бұрын

Move to Texas

@theoriginaljustcook 18 күн бұрын

@ramonleon4462 I left IL for TX 3 years ago. BEST choice I ever made.

@jbunboxingstuff2559 18 күн бұрын

It’s the arrogant people and bums that occupy the state….move !,

@bruce9506 22 күн бұрын

Good Luck Man. I am 70 years old. Been watching you for a while. Love your videos. I was in Venice Beach in the early 70's. Wow has it changed. Enjoyed seeing you and your mother in Germany. Keep up the Videos!!!!

@blueeyes4037 25 күн бұрын

Mike, you made me tear up with ya. You made your dream come true with that store, but you found your true self on KZfaq. You make wonderful videos, the editing is fantastic, and like I’ve said for several years, I love when you go places and match up pictures of celebrities, especially Michael 😌 Good luck with the continued success of everyone’s favorite channel the G.I.V. ! We are still here ! We love ya🫶🏼

@andreahoffman2449 24 күн бұрын

SO WELL SAID🎉❤❤❤

@Erik-Vadee-Veechee 24 күн бұрын

Very well said!

@gioiapharo7433 24 күн бұрын

BetterThings are coming ……. in your videos you remind me of my journey …….as you tell your stories I see some my own journey ………In your Arnold Body Building Stories - I too lived that world as a Ballerina showing body builders how to pose for completion …….. looking forward to hearing more stories from your perspective …….. cheering you on GIV

@dsflat6785 24 күн бұрын

How to be a Bitcoin whole coiner and call it one aspect of a retirement investment plan 🤔 For many people the concept of getting just one BTC at $63,000 and hoping it goes up in value over the next few halvings is out of reach... Holding one BCH at $460 a coin is achievable for most people

@knifeman-king 24 күн бұрын

I’m sad that you have to give up Your shop but I know that you will do better with KZfaq. I wanted to come and see you on Venice beach but but unfortunately that never came true but I always watch you on KZfaq. I’m a big fan of yours

@timoakley593 23 күн бұрын

Even in crime-ridden Portland, we are bummed to hear about the GIV closing his shop. Don't stop making videos. Keep us all posted on you & what's you are doing. Peace.

@MattTee1975 23 күн бұрын

Watch the video, he's not going out of business, he chose to stop because he makes more money on KZfaq.

@marigolds49 23 күн бұрын

@@MattTee1975 💯

@sandblast5636 22 күн бұрын

Democrat and GAY

@sunnykobe3210 2 күн бұрын

@@MattTee1975that won’t stop these weirdos from bashing on California.

@kevjackson3501 22 күн бұрын

We support you and you will succeed!

@mswkickdrum 19 күн бұрын

Dang, sorry you had to close but happy you have a new path to continue pursuing as a new type of business owner making content. I was really hoping to see you on the beach in Venice the next time I made it there.

@RafaMorfLuos 24 күн бұрын

Wow! I woke up at 4:00 AM, made my coffee, opened KZfaq and this video was the first on my list. Very emotionally I watched it. 😢 I love you Mike and feel honored to have gotten to know you. Thank you for all you did and still, all you do. You are a real warrior. Peace and love to you, now and forever Brother! 🙂🤗🕉️

@kandonkane 23 күн бұрын

You just made 4 grown men cry dude...that's how much you're loved. Don't forget that. Now on to your next adventure my friend, rest assured we'll be here watching. Gesundheit Michael.

@roostercogburn7243 22 күн бұрын

I have 4 extra cans of Man - Up you guys can have.

@tracyfisher6244 21 күн бұрын

Hey Mike Tracy Fisher here from Manitou Springs, Colorado! 😢 so sorry for the closing of your business, however you already have the entrepreneurial spirit! You Did It! So if another door doesn’t open quick enough, go kick one in. Take care, very inspiring. I had to close a piano business I had for 20-years. It still hurts, but times change, business changes and the only thing constant is “change” you’ll do just fine my friend! Take care

@Heritagejim5339 22 күн бұрын

I just found you recently, and really enjoy your content. Good luck on your future endeavors, your honestly about the subjects is refreshing. I have quite a few friends the live in Cali and one thing I’ve noticed is that many of them are in denial about what has been happening in your beautiful state. I lived in SoCal for quite a few years, I loved it. It’s a shame that you couldn’t make it but it takes a special person to make the decision you made. I wish you nothing but the best in the future.❤

@fillup901 24 күн бұрын

Same thing happend to me last year brother. Lost both my sources of income in the same week. one from my businsses and the other from my job. Then lost my apt. It's very emotional. I wish you the best in life

@ruthm4749 23 күн бұрын

I hope things turn around for you

@kinhason46 23 күн бұрын

SURVIVAL=SUCCESS, make things happen, life is bittersweet !

@realist7239 23 күн бұрын

u moved back to parents?

@fillup901 23 күн бұрын

@@realist7239 correct. I had to move back in with my parents

@realist7239 23 күн бұрын

@fillup901 thats not so bad im about to move under a bridge

@mikedutton4146 24 күн бұрын

Im 41 years old, im starting a whole new venture, i get it. You're leveling up and we all stand behind you. The only thing constant in this life is change. Congratulations on turning the page.

@sandblast5636 22 күн бұрын

You are being lied to every minute of the day and you are clueless.

@thepoliticalitalian8615 19 күн бұрын

Be specific what your talking about. You are too vague in your comment.@@sandblast5636

@HouseofInca 19 күн бұрын

Aww Mike I'm sorry that you have to close the shop. You are very talented. You will still do great. If you sold your artwork in transfer tattoos I'd totally buy them ❤

@nomorebsforme 16 күн бұрын

Prayers and blessings to your lovely German soul...thank you for your cheerfulness through the years, best of everything to you always....❤❤❤❤

@rjvilla5228 24 күн бұрын

Mike, I met you at your store during the pandemic, even got to talk with you a little and took a picture with you. You were the only reason why I went to Venice Beach that time as I was really into your channel. I'm sad you're closing down your shop as this is the one place you can find the GIV. I'm hoping you blow up on KZfaq and reach 1M this year.

@brettymike 24 күн бұрын

pLandemic. And it's one of the main reasons the economy is so wrecked.

@walterwhite1 24 күн бұрын

@@brettymikeI fucking hate our politicians

@lisas866 23 күн бұрын

@@brettymikeand a war-mongering criminal organization was voted/placed into political office. Yes, idiots get what they vote for. I am looking to live outside the US. The people are smarter .

@chrish9698 25 күн бұрын

I lost my job today today as well, so I definitely know where you’re coming from. Stay strong my friend, we may be down but we’re not out!

@joannetabellija7017 25 күн бұрын

Sorry about losing your job, hoping you'll find something else very soon !❤

@user-lp1jw9bo5y 24 күн бұрын

On a Monday I was that Friday was the ass day that way they had your last check ready but anyhow jobs are a dime a dozen nowadays hopefully you need to just sell yourself doing the job interview good luck and apply for unemployment as quickly as possible please

@chrish9698 24 күн бұрын

@@joannetabellija7017 Thank you very much! That’s very nice of you to say 🙏.

@mikealbright4994 24 күн бұрын

❤

@mikealbright4994 24 күн бұрын

@@user-lp1jw9bo5y ❤

@AlbertLee-sl1tc 22 күн бұрын

You got this big guy ! Our friend that lived homeless on Vince Beach just passed away last month . I will keep watching

@donaldgreen5543 15 күн бұрын

You will do well in the future. 500K subscribers in the near future. Good Luck

@user-ty9kg2yb4l 24 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear this. I just got kicked out of where I was staying, I have mobility issues with walking. Now as of tomorrow I will be in a homeless shelter in a wheelchair here in Las Vegas NV.... I wish you all the best GIV, you are one awesome gentleman..... hugs from someone you inspired.

@janpolo799 24 күн бұрын

Did you vote for Biden? Remember 81 million of you wanted this 🤣

@pinkpanther5339 24 күн бұрын

God bless you

@insanebmxthomas 24 күн бұрын

I've been homeless for a couple weeks.. i hope you find a good place as soon as i did. Stay strong brother and dont be too proud to ask for help

@awsomegirlpower476 24 күн бұрын

@@janpolo799Regardless of who he voted for, he's clearly not the idiot here.

@beyolighter2131 24 күн бұрын

@@janpolo799I don’t think that election was accurate. Biden regime are evil criminals

@umalaurenbowman7276 24 күн бұрын

Dude, this could be a blessing in disguise! You already have 369K subscribers! You got what is called "a winning personality", meaning you're likable and personable, that's the secret of your success, that's why people follow you. On KZfaq you can make that quality shine, Ihat's why I'm sure your channel will keep growing. Definitely tell ust what's going on in LA, maybe think about how you could expand content too. Luv u, GIV!

@charrua59 24 күн бұрын

I would move to cheap country. Have as base. Then travell around world making videos.

@katjay3125 24 күн бұрын

Don't depend on ytube

@angelikastock296 23 күн бұрын

I don’t like it when he impersonate Arnold Schwarzenegger.

@cecilyerker 23 күн бұрын

@@angelikastock296He was in the same gyms as Arnold in the 70s he has every right to do an Arnold impression

@arvydas0069 21 күн бұрын

Until he says something YT doesn’t like and they demonetize him. There’s a guy who does the same thing in Thailand bangkok114 or something and he had a 1.2 million subscribers when they shut him down for no reason. He just filmed. Never ever spoke a word in his videos, so there wasn’t any politics. So what is saying is…if I were him, I would work on getting away from KZfaq as much as possible and diversifying somehow, if he hasn’t already

@sillytilly967 19 күн бұрын

OMG, I'm so sorry to watch your last video😢! I wish I had taken time put of my busy boring life to have gone out to meet you and buy your art. I have galloped your videos and you have so many talents. I am sure that whatever you do next is going to be bigger than Venice and your impact there, will be legendary. Lead the way and I will follow. God bless you. Veronica

@perseusarkouda 22 күн бұрын

I've had difficulties keeping my store open while the Greek economic crisis got really bad in 2013. I was 30 then and got really depressed for around 10 years. I've lost the best years of my life. I felt like my baby died, as you said. Now I'm kind of better but still affected. I realize how much I've lost and nobody should go through something like that, because it was not even serious. It was just about perception. Life goes on and change is normal. Please don't let yourself be like me and whoever reads my comment... never give up!

@elementgypsy 20 күн бұрын

Change is normal. Can't keep trying to keep it the same. It's not easy for some to try a new busisness after no fault of your own, devastating economy situation. Shifting gears somehow is essential. Sorry to hear about your business. I kept seeing the news and felt so bad for Greece

@perseusarkouda 20 күн бұрын

@@elementgypsy Exactly and thank you!

@user-dz4kz9st1k 4 күн бұрын

Sending you Extra DIVINE LOVE and LIGHT today from Dallas. ❤❤❤ Thank you for your comment. 🙏

@Lonewolfx959 25 күн бұрын

I lived in CA for 20 years, when I first moved to CA I lived in Marina Del Ray. It is not an economic problem, it is a leadership problem. Tourists from Europe are simply not interested in CA anymore, what it was is no longer.

@kreature6618 25 күн бұрын

THIS.

@bradgarnerjackson5channel897 24 күн бұрын

I lived there in 86 LA was booming!!!

@jimmyneck2854 24 күн бұрын

Thanks Gavin Newsom

@greed42o 24 күн бұрын

yea totally its not the homeless people and crime out of control.

@leslieanne7467 24 күн бұрын

Marina Del Rey

@cathyburrows8162 24 күн бұрын

The march of time stops for no one, the older you get the faster it goes.

@larrydewein 23 күн бұрын

This 84 year old says 'You got that right' - - It only seems like yesterday I was 24 and in my MIND I am!!

@user-nr7jm1so5j 22 күн бұрын

Day one of the Greater Depression ... it simply won't be televised. Too painfull. 😢

@NoamGonen 23 күн бұрын

Good luck Michael in everything you do. Your store has been a landmark of Venice boardwalk and it’s sad that open air drug use, tent cities and crime write the current chapter of Venice’s history. Thank you for making Venice a better, more colourful, artful and lawful place. Be blessed and keep growing this awesome channel.

@jeanwoodhouse6456 24 күн бұрын

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I found you during the pandemic- you literally got me through a horrible time and I will always love you for that. Stay true to your vision- I will be watching as the new chapter unfolds......

@chrismcdonald4819 25 күн бұрын

Your art is hanging on my wall in my office!!!!

@aliecarey 22 күн бұрын

I have been subbed since the pandemic. I absolutely adore you and your content. I'm so sorry about the business- I have complete confidence that you will move on to the next chapter and it will be great! ❤ I can't wait to see what you do next!

@lyniatarola3774 20 күн бұрын

Your next chapter will be the best! We will be watching - good luck and stay safe!!! We will follow wherever you go!

@Uncle_Frank 23 күн бұрын

Actually I’m surprised that you didn’t start your clothing business. You’re a photographer, you’re an artist that can draw so actually you could to make your t-shirts with your pictures and drawings printed. You could start with some press machine and create some images by using your pictures and drawings with some original GiV logo as a brand so people would buy not only that know you but in general.

@countrabricksbuildcraze8916 22 күн бұрын

I do all that stuff to sints 1994. From home no bank lone an lived of $650 for two weeks. But doing clothing stuff. Brand. Is not as easy as it sounds s ..theirs so Manny. Brands. It takes years of doing. It with. A big set up .all so. Haveing the. Right. Timing like Adidas or Nike. Fubu ecko .cross colours. But thos. Days are gone. Yeah might sale. Few every day. But. You. Need big set up or. Shop plus online sale s. But. Sale s is down .and. Put. More money. Into trying. To make it. Big. Like Adidas or Nike. Is a hard thing to crack. .there s so Manny. Trying to sale clothing. Brand. ,as I a stencel artist. Way before. Banksy. I started just doing stencel an put onto. Clothing. All hand dun old school way . I spent 25 so years at home doing it. But. Never had. No shop. I don't. Drive. So can not get to market stall s I am cramp with computers. So I not got. Online sale s set up. An no help to do it. Cas got to pay $$$ an for a .com web sight an need some one to run it an hope that not. Stuff you over. Lucky for. Some thay know how to. Do it online them sale s. An might. Get money. But. Manny like me missing out on that. I love my art an clothing stuff. Lego. I did a business cource. But couldn't. Get no bank loan 😢 so for years just. Printing clothing and. Sold few .but. Only every so. Munth got stuff all money. I have put more time an love into doing it. But. Suffer ..but. It keeps me happy an Sain. I got. Tubs and tubs of. Clothing. ..and canvas art. I even did 2 years art s degree an 1 year product placement .but dident mean. I be well of rich ..no. I did one market stall add. And made $750 just from 9 o'clock to 2 o'clock. Of stencel art sale. No one not buy any clothing. But. Then I couldn't. Get to the markets again. Then. Lock down s came along. Years later and. Stuck at home makers. Closed down now. I got a little street credit. For what I do. But no weekly money. I was walking my art into town on a push trolly. But had to move house again. For 3 Rd time and to fare to walk. My art. Into town 😢. Sux. So now trying to do. Lego content.to try get payed .but only dun it for 2 half years .lucky my house mate help me make a account. But it will take 4 so years to get Enuff sub s .I follow Manny world wide in USA Lego community Australia UK NZ Canada..some of them doing well an payed buy KZfaq. Sints thay lost thay job s. But like I seed it can take years plus needing. Cuting editing skills. Take hours to do. But one guy I know he dun Lego KZfaq content 15 years but. Not payed and some only been doing it 6 so years. But. Lots of sub s an payed 😊 .

@kinhason46 22 күн бұрын

With everyone wearing t-shirts...it's a "glove fit" imho too

@marlonj6788 25 күн бұрын

Everyone seems to be staying home these days rather than going to the beach in LA or anywhere else. They're all watching you on KZfaq from so many countries in the comfort of their homes. I'm watching from Canada. This is much more scalable and you are reaching the world. You will be successful.

@MonstermindCEOBdclub 25 күн бұрын

we all sit behind a stupid computer screen , that is our narrow , barren world now . and the elites enjoy the entire world out there , it is all theirs.

@DocNo27 25 күн бұрын

the ridiculous covid lockdowns broke a lot of habits that people just didn't bother to pick back up.

@SirenASMR_ 25 күн бұрын

Long Beach is currently in a state of emergency due to a TB outbreak. 😷 LA is a hell hole now

@Davey-Drums 24 күн бұрын

Gas prices sure are not encouraging "pleasure drives" to the beach, and such.

@Erik-Vadee-Veechee 24 күн бұрын

Gotta get an electric Scooter. He figured it out with his bike. Hopefully everyone will be crushing scooters, boards and bikes. Of course not long trips but certainly around Venice Beach.

@nriqueog 22 күн бұрын

As a LA native I remember when the neighborhood was all working/middle class and Venice had regulars that lived just blocks away. But things have changed, the Covid period with the homeless problem went world wide yet people don't know that the houses behind the boardwalk are Multi-million dollar houses/apartments. And nothing is affordable there anymore. But this didn't happen overnight, it took decades for it to change. Sadly there is not going back, Venice Beach is now a pretty ritzy neighborhood and you have to be RICH to afford to rent or own anything there now. As far as the homeless, it's really not a problem like it was during Covid but it is still prevalent through out the area.

@IpanemaShirley77 20 сағат бұрын

Having your own business is always tough… At least you found something else that you love doing that can provide you some income. I wish I had something like that. Endings are hard. I’m sorry you’re going through it. On the positive side, maybe it’s good that you’re moving on… cuz that black mold couldn’t have been good for your health. Wishing you success and peace in the next chapter of your life.

@FootageFactory 23 күн бұрын

Ahh man. Half American, and German here, from Düsseldorf. I show your vids to my family. You are the connection my family has to Germany. You are the one they use to keep up to date on Düsseldorf! We love you man!

@blackswann9555 25 күн бұрын

A rare honest and real person ❤

@frankiris1 6 күн бұрын

Das tut uns sehr, sehr leid ! Alles Gute für Dich ! Liebe Grüße Iris & Frank

@CHevman468 15 күн бұрын

Hey Mike it’s Wade I am so sorry for your loss that really sucks man I hope the best for you you are a kind person

@fixpacifica 24 күн бұрын

I was driving through LA last week and thought about stopping by Venice Beach. My grandparents had a shop there years ago. I had luggage in my car and was afraid to park there, so I decided not to. I live near San Francisco so I don't want to point fingers when it comes to car break-ins, but it is a concern.

@pieterbalk-ht7kq 24 күн бұрын

Ha ha ha yeah SF is “paradise” nowadays!

@pookiewookie7679 24 күн бұрын

I'm from Denmark and honestly I no longer want to visit the US. California seemed like paradise but those days are over. I loved in the US from 1990 to 2000. Glad I didn't stay, too many social problems

@mariaagosti-pm7tk 24 күн бұрын

I am German and moved to the USA 2018. It went downhill from there, but only in the bigger cities. I know how beautiful and calm Denmark is, but the same still applies to smaller towns in the USA. Life is kind of the same. You just avoid the bigger cities and you are just fine. The country is SOOO big, you cant generalize.

@user-rx4gi2mh7h 24 күн бұрын

So true, I totally agree 👍.

@beaub650 24 күн бұрын

Define them. CA has been a HEAVILY blue controlled state for decades. What’s destroying the USA?

@brunoheggli2888 23 күн бұрын

You better go to Vienna Austria!

@kinhason46 23 күн бұрын

@@mariaagosti-pm7tk I love Yuma, Arizona, folks are friendly, the city has everything, and more than enough heat in the summer

@ceedee8953 22 күн бұрын

Congratulations GIV on the next chapter!

@raymetcalf3928 18 күн бұрын

Had a feeling something was up but not you moving out of Venice! Man you better stay around! You've been in our lives and we hate was has happened to our friend! Thank You!

@forgottenamericana 25 күн бұрын

Stay strong brother. Very sorry. It’s also sorry we are being told by our leaders the economy is fine when it isn’t. Im so tired of the lies.

@frankfritz7389 25 күн бұрын

Keep the PMA bro

@kotysuefawcett6538 25 күн бұрын

Can't trust the airlines.🤢

@Jorgeola757 25 күн бұрын

Right on

@99percentirish64 25 күн бұрын

💯

@krisb-travel 25 күн бұрын

Right! Gov thinks citizens are dumb and dont have eyes. We don’t need to be told the data if the economy is doing bad or good, we know already and it’s really bad.

@jaynalulBenji 23 күн бұрын

Things have changed since COVID-19 in California, and all over the world , I was one of the guys they used to sit there table up back in the late 90s to try to get my spot in Venice beach when I was living on Rose Avenue , lots of love, brother there’s something better going to happen 100% . TCB⚡️

@92tube88 23 күн бұрын

Everyone points at the virus, it wasn’t the virus, it was the lockdowns. Scorched earth one size fits all nonsense will have consequences for years to come. Bad policy decisions come with a cost. Most of you went along with it with no courage to question any part of it. Blame yourselves, not a virus nor a “pandemic.”

@sailingaeolus 22 күн бұрын

I disagree. Things started changing in California as far back as the late 1960s.

@aunch3 22 күн бұрын

Yup just another victim of the unnecessary lockdowns

@octpod3923 22 күн бұрын

Nope, it's the Democrat policies

@larrydewein 23 күн бұрын

I was touched watching this and see your sadness in closing your business. I went through something similar that happened nearing 50 years ago which STILL makes me sad when I start thinking about it! My best wishes to you as you develop your KZfaq channel to a million and more!

@AdventureswithHayeski 20 күн бұрын

So sorry to see this happen, Mike. You were, and still are, an inspiration to me and probably one of the main reasons I became a KZfaqr myself. I love your openness and honesty, and it was a thrill for me to meet you in person a few years back. I love Venice and continue to hope it can stage a comeback. Whenever I was in Southern California I'd make sure to stop by Venice Beach which was always bustling and energetic. I look forward to our paths crossing again! Love you, Mike, and wish you all success and happiness!

@CHRISTIAAN_444 25 күн бұрын

Earlier I gave this guy a lot of crap about his current view of LA just to find out "I was WRONG" and he was "RIGHT" about everything going on there. Apologies on my part - when one garage door closes in life another one opens. 💚💙💚💙

@shellbell2730 24 күн бұрын

Good for you, that shows maturity and a humble heart to admit you were wrong and to be open minded!

@user-lp1jw9bo5y 24 күн бұрын

Or when one homeowner passes away a new mortgage is born

@bluewave7120 24 күн бұрын

It takes a person of good character and a moral compass to admit when they are wrong Nice to see a good learning experience

@javybeaz3236 24 күн бұрын

German is selling Paletes on the street now

@barbarapatino7924 24 күн бұрын

That mold is a health hazard so as sad as I am for you, closing this store could be saving your life! Better things to come into your life! Keep it moving forward your going to be great! ❤

@earlwright9715 21 күн бұрын

Black mold will not kill you

@paperandmedals8316 21 күн бұрын

I live 5-6 hours east of LA. If there’s an urge to go to the beach Venice or any LA Beach just isn’t our top 10 choices. It’s turned into a dump. The homeless and their tents, bathrooms being lived in. Who wants to bring a family there to spend a day? Laguna Beach is packed. It takes an hour or more just to get into town no less find parking. Shops and sidewalks are packed. Money is being spent, just not in Venice Beach. Sadly that time has passed. Maybe it will come back.

@juckimal 22 күн бұрын

very sad. you can thank you Governor.

@charlesbronson5235 25 күн бұрын

The economy, the homelessness and mental illness and drug dependency of people in Venice Beach and California LA in general and how the local government and federal government deal with it is directly to blame in my honest opinion. I’m entitled to my opinion as I’ve been there and seen it and promised never to return like millions of others. Sad 😔

@dogsense3773 25 күн бұрын

39.6 million people in California no one leaving

@charlesbronson5235 25 күн бұрын

@@dogsense3773 just the smart ones are and the illegals getting free flights to other sanctuary cities around the country. Want to debate? I got the facts.

@perceivedvelocity9914 25 күн бұрын

@@dogsense3773California's population went down every year from 2019 to 2022. The state had a small increase last year.

@DocNo27 25 күн бұрын

@@dogsense3773 lol - CA (with NY) lost a representative in the house from so many people fleeing the state. But sure, just keep telling yourself everything is fine 🤡

@jimo3393 24 күн бұрын

@dogsense3773 In the last 3 years, California has lost population for the first time in over 50 years. The only state that has lost more people is New York.

@kitt7477 23 күн бұрын

It’s not our country to enjoy anymore. Since you care so much about your mom I have no doubt greater times are coming your way and the more generous you are with her, the more generous will be done to you.

@MattTee1975 23 күн бұрын

Watch the video, he's not going out of business, he chose to stop because he makes more money on KZfaq.

@cig35661 22 күн бұрын

Thank Gavin Newsom & Aunty Nancy Pelosi for creating all of this economic mayhem.....

@tanyastueve5368 18 күн бұрын

They are such sick people .Hollywood is sick to .

@christinecollins6302 9 күн бұрын

So sorry- love from Philly. So many restaurants and stores. Closing here too❤

@Little_Man152 24 күн бұрын

Looks like black mold in there. May be a good thing you moved. Good luck in your future endeavors. You're one of my favorite KZfaqrs. Keep the faith.❤

@beverlyhills7883 21 күн бұрын

Humans have lived with black mould for centuries. No, it's not great to have but it's not the end of the world.

@Little_Man152 21 күн бұрын

@@beverlyhills7883 Bad on your lungs.

@jennyg5426 24 күн бұрын

So sad. Shutting the door was like the final episode of 3's Company.

@supinthiam5741 24 күн бұрын

Liar no it wasnt

@joshismyhandle 21 күн бұрын

Shipping manufacturing off to other countries is where it all started going downhill. Western countries handed their power down to developing nations for corporate gain, it was the love for more profit and returns to investors that took jobs away from Americans, sending them overseas for labour at a fraction of the cost. We have politicians and industry executives to blame. All of them. Not just one side. The system did this.

@hannahobrien330 21 күн бұрын

Awe we will miss you there! I did a little henna sun design tattoo from your shop is how I met you and came across your page! I will still follow and keep updated on your page! I moved away from Cali 2 years ago but the content you post gives us such real insight ❤️

@kaenga2004 24 күн бұрын

All the best ❗️❗️❗️ greetings from a German Woman who lives in Alberta,Canada 🇨🇦🫶🏻🇩🇪 when you closed the door 😢 but I’m excited to see what comes next 👏🏻👋🏻🫶🏻

@germaninvenice 23 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for your generous donation. I would appreciate it. Have a great day and a great weekend.

@barb8335 23 күн бұрын

He'd do well as a graphic artist

@davids8267 25 күн бұрын

The homeless issue is ingrained in people’s minds. When they think downtown LA or Venice they think of homeless.

@lunacar454 25 күн бұрын

💯 That's the reason why I don't visit anymore.

@angelikastock296 25 күн бұрын

When they think California, the think crime, filth and homelessness

@samuel8590 25 күн бұрын

EXACTLY the problem. LA NATIVE for 47 years. It's gone downhill.

@djlowtek 25 күн бұрын

Plenty of businesses in Santa Monica and Venice are operating fine

@paldri 25 күн бұрын

I think homeless when I hear California. Spent 17yrs there. What a dump.

@1SeanBond 22 күн бұрын

Appreciate your amazing positivity GIV.

@lonewolffullmoon 22 күн бұрын

I ❤️ GiV You’re blessed! Never forget that! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for you! Great video Mike thank you!

@waltercruz6560 24 күн бұрын

With all that mold and all those rat droppings I am surprised the GIV didn’t get constantly sick.

@oldrestless 23 күн бұрын

He did get sick quite a bit over the last few years. His immune system isn't up to snuff I suppose.

@Liz-in8lu 23 күн бұрын

Was wondering the same thing - I thought I saw mold on the walls

@77LUCKYNUMBER77 23 күн бұрын

that isn't mold its just coloring from the stuff that used to be in front of it. Dry walls don't mold...

@ThatsOnYoutube 25 күн бұрын

I could feel this coming - you were always out and about filming, always saying you didn't have any business. I am sad your shop is closing, it would have been nice to meet there.. But I am happy you have found something in KZfaq to provide for you.

@tomservo5007 23 күн бұрын

the 3+ other henna places that popped up didn't help

@superiorautodetailing 20 күн бұрын

Good luck GIV, you have a heart of gold my brother and you'll be successful in your KZfaq career for sure! You ARE Venice! Being from the Midwest, when I think Venice, my first thought is GIV! And you can still hang out there all you want, but you won't have to pay rent to hang out now! Find a coffee shop or something you can meet up on the beach with all of your same friends! God bless the GIV!

@steveclark4982 22 күн бұрын

Wow! I just started watching you 2 months ago from Salzburg. I don't even know how I stumbled upon your channel. A very slight accent, and subtle humor. I hope the best, and it's sad for me having left my home in Boston 33 years ago. Austria is also a totally different place. Alles gute!!!

@alfonsocasillas7290 25 күн бұрын

But the administration is saying we’re doing great. The economy is great.

@mickell241 24 күн бұрын

and they never lie... right?? used to travel and vacation, everything is so expensive now so i don't do anything anymore. don't think i'm the only one. economy is great.... ha ha

@chrisperry9002 24 күн бұрын

He did it to himself.

@stevemcgowen 24 күн бұрын

The US economy is booming.

@user-lp1jw9bo5y 24 күн бұрын

Because they own proxy with the media the government gave them the freedom of the press act and then return they will report the BS as a bit truthful news,,, Meaning I can print on my printing press what I want if you want to believe it that’s entirely your right and prerogative but you have no legal recourse when you find out it’s not true because it doesn’t have to be true I can print what I want on my machine that my friend they will not teach in high school

@MauriceBln1 24 күн бұрын

The economy in the USA is doing well right now. Much better than in other countries.

@ArtTripper 23 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@ArtTripper 22 күн бұрын

My son and I met you at your shop in October of 2021. Better than the Rolling Stone concert we saw two days before ! Greetings from Giverny, France !

@germaninvenice 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so so much for your generous donation. I appreciate you coming by my store. Thanks for the support.

@xx-vw9ep 22 күн бұрын

I'm sincerely sorry to hear this. I have really enjoyed watching your channel.

@geoffreybuck8521 22 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed your videos from Germany. I have family in Düsseldorf too. You are lucky to have a wonderful family and friends. Thanks

@kathleengeiser6956 24 күн бұрын

The American Dream, has become the American Nightmare. 😢

@MattTee1975 23 күн бұрын

Watch the video, he's not going out of business, he chose to stop because he makes more money on KZfaq.

@HanginWithMrReyRey 25 күн бұрын

You didn't go out of business you made a choice for the next chapter of your life this isn't an end this is a new beginning and I have a feeling not that you'll just be fine but that you'll just be great.

@Beef5 25 күн бұрын

But he did go out of business though. Lying to ourselves doesn't get us moving forward.

@james6401 20 күн бұрын

You're a class youtuber, hopefully you'll get sorted with a job/career/income

@jad1176 16 күн бұрын

Man, and I had this spot pinned as a “Want to go” on my Google Maps for next time in Venice so I could come say hello 👋🏼 Watching this video, I can see what a necessary and cathartic process it was for you to reminisce and reflect all your thoughts, emotions and memories of the time you spent here. That said, with tourism being down and slower business, and you losing money, I think you made the right decision and this will free you and your creativity to go on to do greater things….but never give up on your Art and photography! 👍🏼👍🏼🤗

@hughstephenson2957 25 күн бұрын

Alot of people are finding they cannot afford to stay in business. It's hit independent owner operator truckers hard as well with the new requirements and the economy going south fast. A lot of trucking companies that I basically grew up around are now out of business. And a lot of single truck and small fleets are shutting down

@silkscreenart5515 24 күн бұрын

I know what you are saying. I just lost my job as a construction equipment fuel truck driver in the Denver area. They went Bankrupt. Hard to stay in business when customers refuse to pay you. I'm changing occupation to mattress tester.

@MervManalo 25 күн бұрын

Sounds like a good business decision. Less overhead and freedom to create. Go for it!

@digitolwonder 22 күн бұрын

Good vibes my man. You are a wonderful person and in a city as crazy as LA, it's nice to know there are genuinely lovely people like you bringing others up. Look forward to seeing what your next adventure brings !

@goldlion15795 22 күн бұрын

GIV , so sorry to see this happen bro YOU WILL DO even better and bigger on your channel and explore an online shop as well. It is happening all over the world where the economy is declining and people having to close. Am subscribed to you and watch you from Durban, South Africa. Keep up ur great channel GIV ,THE OG.

@JayJayKayTV 24 күн бұрын

I'm glad you kept your emotions on the video, can see you were tempted to turn the camera off but glad you kept it in. I can only imagine how it feels, such a beautiful spot and the end of an era. All the best in the future I look forward to seeing your next adventure, you're definitely part of Venice!

@heatherhuffy4135 24 күн бұрын

My family owned a 3rd generation paint store. Lost business when all the big box stores came in town. Luckily my dad had a new job lined up. He was off to a new adventure. He just retired and loved the decades in his new job. Come visit the Midwest! We have a nice German Heritage Museum in Davenport, Iowa. If you come in late July/August, you can enjoy the Bix Jazz Fest. Look forward to your next adventure!

@GLC-1979 23 күн бұрын

Bix Jazz Fest, wow don't hear many people mention that. Dixieland Jazz is awesome, GIV should do a video there.

@larrydewein 23 күн бұрын

@@GLC-1979 I'm with you on that! The kind of music I grew up with!!