As a young apprentice seeing videos on the way the whole thing is run helps immensely. So good having some Aussie carpentry content. Keep it up mate , these videos are great !

Great video man. You should definitely do a video on your Ute setup or whatever vehicle your using for construction.

Looking to go out on my own next year to do lock ups and fixes and this video is worth its weight in gold! Can't thank you enough keep up the content!

love it bro, carpenter of 10 years heading out next year in adelaide. Was scratching my head on how to do it all by myself, def need an apprentice, good vid cheers mate

Hey, Jack. Just wanted to say it seems no matter what country you live in the rules are all the same. It's all about YOU as a person and what you desire and the choices you make.

Most honest vid on the trade I've seen in a long time, and super useful. Thanks mate!

Great insights. You really do describe in pragmatic terms the realities of the business and working for yourself. Many of the things you said have been things I've mentally mulled over the last few years and helped me be content working for someone else. There's a lot to working for yourself and it's just not for everyone. Or at least not something to take lightly. Cheers mate.

only just seeing this vid, i went out on my own in 2019 did work out went back to working for other people still as a subbie but still had a boss in a sense, this year around 4 months ago went back out on my own and started framing again now have 2 boys working and a 3rd coming on in 2 weeks work is flat out none stop work coming in just gotta stick at it and keep going !

Mate you nailed it, great advice, Going to same path as you said Thx again

Good video! I’m 4th year apprentice wanting to go out on my own when finish start business, already started since end of 2nd year doing side jobs for people working 7 days weeks a lot out of choice to get a good reputation! More guidance videos like this would be sick🤙

Really good and solid advice mate. I am starting out in a few months on my own most likely and this has REALLY given me a good range of stuff to consider. The humility is definitely a good note to end on

my old man did carpentry - I am a builder my advice to chippies that are good do your own reno's buy old house do all work yourself with a good drafty or architect I see these complicated roofs now and feel for tradies

Thank for your video, Jack! Its very helpful for me!

Absolute legend. Looking at going back to frames next year and leave the commercial scene. Big help. Cheers mate

Thanks mate, very helpful to hear some of your insight.

I’ve come across your channel and subscribed. I’m finding it very interesting. I’ve got a solid interest in building, but just for my self with a home I’ve been renovating for a few years. I’ve worked on every single inch of the place inside and out including yards front and back. I did a owner builder and built a ensuite addition to our house that came out great…I did over kill it in the frame and roof, but always had no issues with the certifier/inspector along the way. People now stop in the street when I’m mowing my lawns, yes I am a cylinder mowing lawn fanatic too LOL😂 and they compliment the massive change to this place 😊….sorry I waffled on. Getting back to your vid and advice which was good, and glad you mentioned about the paperwork side and the accountant after the fact. I’d strongly advice to get a professional bookkeeper sooner rather than later. I personally know a bookkeeper who is up to date and keeps their client compliance current as the ATO has made various changes that some old school bookkeepers just don’t seem to keep up with. Last thing you want to be doing when you have let things go too far is to look for a bookkeeper to do what they call in their trade “recuse work”…meaning your bookwork is a mess and heaps of work to do to get you compliant. Your accountant will love seeing “clean files” to look at too from a good bookkeeper and best to have an accountant and separate bookkeeper. Some accountants offer the bookkeeper services, but it’s like a builder saying he will also service your car. A good dedicated bookkeeper with be more across your daily business and will work on your business so you don’t have to spend hours working on it and let you work in your business making money. Sorry I went on again, but have valid reasons to stress it. Have cracker day and I’ll continue watching and also tell my nephew which has just started out in the building game as an apprentice to check you out too 👍

Really good advice man! I went big right from the start hired 4 guys and it was stressful and expensive

Thank you from the UK. Still an apprentice but great insight into the future

Jack ,ur videos are amazing;sort of straight to the point.Can you please advise the best way to start into framing.it joinery or carpentry?

Awesome video love the Aussie-ness

Nice to see more videos from you man. Would love one about getting started in the trade & things you wish you knew before you started. I've almost finished my preapp and trying to get into it as a mature age.

Good video, thanks a lot for the information. Keep up the good work.

Thanks so much for sharing!

Great video, great tips!

Great insights mate

Fuck yeah to the point brother this is the content we need in aus

13:00 nice kilt work mate. Good advice!

your content is great mate!

Really informative video. 👍🏼👍🏼

Any video recommendations for business start up? Literally the paperwork side of registration for my business

cheers bro this helps alot

more of these plzz

Great Video mate. Question. With the volume builds. What is the general m2 rate that the builders give you to work from?

One question I have Im 18 wanting to start my own crew with 4 men but how do I deal with the insurance and irs?

Hii jack I’m kinda looking for work in carpentry. I worked for a employer over a year as a carpentry but at the end he didn’t payed me we’ve worked long hours 10 hours

One question I have Is how do I deal with the insurance and irs?

Which state should I go to to get more work in carpentry. please give me advice

Makers Mark good taste mate cheers from alaska

The reality about working as a helper for a tradesman is the phone call you always get in the middle of any romantic evening in which you have to say "yes yes yes of course absolutely, and I promise to be there at 3am, and kiss the ring"' And before you've even hung up, the girl is closing the front door behind her and blocking your number.

Can you do a video on how to read plans and translate it to a real project

Great video, thanks. Also I'd pay a guy damn good money if he wore shorts that short at work hahaha.

Do tattoos affect you from getting jobs, Ive been framing for 7 years now, Thinking of going on my own but i have alot of tattoos not my face but my neck, Do builders you build for care about that?

Where you from, need serious advise name is Ivan Vincent how can I get a hold of you!!!!

I'm Carbentar from Egypt ined jop in Australia can you help me bless and I have alot of experience 15yers

Sound advice bud

It's becoming very hard to get a job if you have self employment in your history.

what are the square meter rates for purchase order framing?

To be honest....dont do it. Im running one roght now and even with a shitload of work on the amount of paperwork plus waiting for builders to pay invoices while still having to pay workers...tax debt rack up REAL quick even when you try to do the right thing.

is it just me or is the whole audio F$%ked? Constant buzzing noise. Can't stand it

Really wanted to watch this video but the audio is beyond fucked. Had to stop watching after a few seconds