As a 24 year old tech. Glad there is guys like you, Nestor, flat rate master.. just to name a few. To Guide us younger guys to not make some common mistakes. Bought a snap on 32 inch cart used for 600 bucks, and a USG 56 on sale for 525 bucks couple weeks ago with a special deal from a credit card. I buy used snap on tools, but a lot of lisle, sunex, gear wrench, Milwaukee. I don’t owe a penny to any credit card or tool truck, and I’m grateful for that. So thanks to you guys !

My biggest mistake was going in debt with the Matco truck lol

Great videos. You should do one on the diagnostic channels you use.

craftsman ratchets make really good hammers

I never tell anyone where I work for that same reason cause some people will try to cause trouble

Not related but GOOD WORDS... 🍻🎯

I feel like I’m lucky this day in age because yes I buy a lot of tools from harbor freight but it’s not all cheap crap like it was when you were starting out Justin. Congratulations on 30k and this video has helped me realize a lot!

one thing i have seen is no one ever starts out just sweeping floors anymore that's how i started start right at the bottom watch listen learn if need be ask questions everyone want to make top dollar with no experience

Good honest advice and love the storytelling feel like I'm there. I also worked at Sears Auto way back when as a tire salesman/service writer. Here in the Northeast U.S. there was literally a line out the door for Diehard batteries for hours at a time, during many cold winter days. Hard to believe a couple of decades later they were on their way out of business.

Thanks for sharing, Justin. The one thing we all have in common is we all make mistakes. Those who are willing to admit them and share them, will always be better off. Don't get into debt is the best advice for everyone no matter how much money you make or can make. Being a slave to debt is not freedom. Enjoying the hard work and freedom from debt, is far better than any new shiny ........

Great video Justin, I can relate to a lot of the stuff you speak about. I like how real life your videos are. Keep it up man i hope you get that shop opened sooner than expected and do your own thing!

My biggest mistake was never pursuing it. Im almost 40 now and gonna be out of my job in July when the company i work for (work in manufacturing)will be closing. I wish I would of known that 8 years ago I could have possibly started the trade. I want to do something different then factory/manufacturing work.Thanks for the video I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

You would be surprised how much people will pay for a personal chef as well kind of a odd side hustle but I people asking me to cook some special things I know to make.

Nice video, I’m putting something together about this tool depth that I’m been using for years, you never will owe anyone for buying tools

Great video there Justin. Wish this was around when I was getting started in the automotive industry

What about Stephen cox vid what do you have to say about him

Another great video. Wish I had something like this before I started school and exploring more options rather than student debt.

Great advice!

Number one mistake-showing up to work sober

Thanks for not failing to mention the upside of debt. We're always warned with horror stories of the negative side of someone carrying too much debt, but if utilized properly, debt can actually become an asset.

Actually just came from his video it’s always nice to see a response video thanks for taken the time to make a response video

Congrats on hitting 30k subs!

Great pep talk. I got it “be the wolf”. I get tools by ensuring to keep the wife’s car in top shape and when I find tools on fleabay at a bargain price. She gets more excited about the deal than the tool. So we both win! happy wife, happy life!

nice ending

Thanks for the content

I see the green techs buying snapon boxes on credit all the time and they cant even fill the top drawer yet lol... i just bought my first snapon 60" epiq a year ago after 16 years in this industry ...i rocked a junk craftsman box up until i bought the epiq

I drink the same vodka

God I hate those snap ring style craftsman ratchets and busting my knuckles. My biggest mistake is not getting another degree while I was in community college. My college was actually free because Tennessee pass a community college financial help which makes it free. I wish I went for IT or welding cause I’m good at both of that. Welding I could still do, but I want to work out on my own and not for a company. I’m pretty happy work for a air gas company being a cryogenic tech working on oxygen bulk tanks and big vaporizers. I use to work at a Honda dealership and quit that shit well because of the flat rate system what else right.🤣 And ever since I quit I’ve been less stress out and more happier.

How could that lady get you in trouble from the school???

My son is going to a community college here in san Diego country and only had 3 courses left until covid hit andd now there not doing any classes that he needs

I really get the feeling you want something to change

Man you and nestor need to do something together video or a class on the weekends bring in some extra income but you could give us mid age beginners or young techs some hands on experience and what not for a fee like a 3 day course charge a fee

1st point hit home for me I did the uti/wyotech thing when I was 23 and I halfway regret it im still paying that loan off, the recession didn't help me much also.i would have done the community College route if I knew better. It is what it is though. Tool cost has always been 50/50 for me snap on if I could afford it in cash only or craftsman to get by. Live,Learn, Adapt, survive

I thought you retired from the military??!! Yea when I retired from the military and used my GI Bill it was a lot easier cause I got my retirement pay and my va disability, so made life a lot easier financially, and I had already been a diesel mechanic in the military for 20 years I literally only had to take 4 semesters at the local community college but I got my diesel and auto, and I had already started getting my ASE’s while I was still active duty which was smart cause they paid for the tests which was nice and I did that before I went to Tech school, and nowadays the new GI Bill allows for you pay for your tools, I still had the old GI Bill like you did cause I got out about 10 years ago, but that is good info for new people who are getting out of the military and wants to get into the program, which another great way to put for college is go into the National Guard, they will pay for your tuition, may depending on the state obviously but we all make mistakes, I just know that I didn’t make a mistake becoming a diesel tech after doing if for 20 years already in the military

AWESOME!!! I Just bought a pack today and I liked them so much I was thinking of buying another! Thanks!!! How do I get ahold of you/ find you on FB?

To me the toolbox isn't a big deal I've owned all kinds of cheap boxes I bought a used snapon epic with 2 lockers I traded a boat and a little cash for it I really liked it then it got destroyed and all my tools stolen so I found my self in a hell of a spot I bought a Yukon box I had 2 old craftsman boxes and that's what I'm using today I'll buy another Yukon and bring the craftsman back home I've bought tools from every where I own a lot of lisle tools and kobalt and craftsman and orielys but harbor frieght a few but not a lot for my job and the oriely wrenches hold up good kobalt holds up good the guy I was working for stole my tools I can't prove it but he got insurance money for that but he got over on me for that call me cheap but if the tool works it don't matter what name is on it if a tool slips I throw it down pick up a different tool and go back to work

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just want to throw this out there, for you newer techs, if your in a shop and a tech upgrades his tool box, if his old box is good, jump on the band wagon to buy it, my buddy just upgraded his boxhe traded in a matco double bank lower, double bank top with flip up lid side cabinet and locker, easily a 15000 dollar set up new, i bought it of the snap on guy for 2000 as a home box, and if i decide to upgrade it, I'll get 10000 for it on trade