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!
@tymobyrne4451Ай бұрын
I have to keep my elements doors locked women try to get in in traFFIC,INTERSECTIONS COZY CORNERS, ITS WEIRD, THEN THEY ALL WANT $20! UGH!
@WeaponizedAttentionDefic-ib7quАй бұрын
Hey bro ill be in eastern NC pulling parts in a few weeks I go a couple times a year hit me up if you want to go picking.
@WeaponizedAttentionDefic-ib7quАй бұрын
Listen anyone who fucks with my supply of toaster grease can get it.
@harrypottah8889Ай бұрын
imagine being this young, rich, and creative
@easydoesit2572Ай бұрын
another reason it's older people in the elements is they have the time and resources to kit it out and experiment. they've got more income, probably older kids, things like that make a difference.
@leisacrawford8090Ай 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!
@itshenry.mАй бұрын
Hey, greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬
@bisket2003Ай бұрын
The whole E community know that you guys are besties! You and the firebrid can kiss and makeup.
@roxannebond662Ай бұрын
hi and have you seen anyone marry two elements together and add a poptop? i want to stand up in element. if so, do you have contact info? thks rox
@shirleydierolf21392 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.
@jimmyjamgto54482 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
@NavyBoi9732 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
@jesseroberts35722 ай бұрын
What a great video, I’m actually new to the element community, I got one 2 weeks ago I’m loving it, is there are community groups to forums to join?
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
Absolutely!! Shoot me an instagram message @toasterparts
@YnotBe2 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 🙏❤️✌️
@CMC612 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!
@bobbycampos65762 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. 👍🏽👊🏽
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
Ahh man thank you for this. I really appreciate you. 🤙🙏
@bobbycampos65762 ай бұрын
What a great video! @habanero_the_element approves this message!! 😹😹😹😜
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
Haha thank you so much!!
@shekharmoona5442 ай бұрын
I saw one of these in the target parking lot in Wilmington, NC with that decal.
@user-de7ph1tm6v2 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.
@livingintheupsidedown3672 ай бұрын
Good stuff!!
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
Haha that’s crazy. Yeah we live I wilmington. You must have seek my girlfriend Bryce. Join us on our Facebook group Honda Elements of North Carolina!
@mtaylor29012 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for answering my questions AND for the video showing how you ran your electric cord through the back!
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
You’re absolutely welcome! Best of luck!
@fifthelementcamping2 ай бұрын
Goodtimes...I'm getting a Honda Acty this summer.
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
Super cool! They seem awesome. I’ve decided not to pull the trigger for now but maybe one day!
@77gmcnut2 ай бұрын
What is a Honda Akdee?
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
Honda Acty! It’s Honda Japanese line of mini vehicles. They have trucks and vans. They’re super cool
@junkedelements2 ай бұрын
Thank you for dissing Miata’s
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
Anytime
@AlexKolipinski2 ай бұрын
😭😭😭😭
@DebbyRafri2 ай бұрын
Bro Huy Ner is funny asf
@christophermccormick86702 ай бұрын
Cheers 🥃
@AlexKolipinski2 ай бұрын
Cheeseburger!
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
Ahhh yesss cheeseburger. Not Big Mac 🤦♂️
@KoaLosano2 ай бұрын
big mac
@AlexKolipinski2 ай бұрын
@@KoaLosano large fry
@CMC612 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.
@brianhower83932 ай бұрын
You’re 100% right!
@KS-fk4ov2 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.
@PaulVonRieter2 ай бұрын
Please let me know when you get down to socal. I could use a valve adjustment. =)
@derek65802 ай бұрын
Do you sell the pigtail only?
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
Sure do! Just take a search on our website!
@EricB9972 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.
@ToasterParts2 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!
@junkedelements2 ай бұрын
What a hooking intro👀🍑
@ToasterParts2 ай бұрын
🤣
@AlexKolipinski2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@islandgirl54722 ай бұрын
Huh?
@adrenalinemadness33402 ай бұрын
20:38 I will stop here, I got other things to do. Here are my key points as a photographer and business owner who is in different industries also I’m 23 years old who has worked with people older than me. Take it as a learning experience -You should be the one doing the whole logistics with the photo packages and how things are going to be done and handle. You faced a challenge because you were not 100% in charge. As a photographer it should be to your criteria what to charge, how to charge and how to do the whole process. Phoenix did hired you but she shouldn’t had to helped you in any way on that because she is the client. It’s a learning process of course and you could try doing photo packages but you gotta have helpers. 1st station charging and handling papers with what the actual photo package will have , 2nd station giving out information and identifiers and 3rd the photographers. The photographers only job should be take pictures. - Valve adjustments: charge to what seems fair market value taking in consideration experience, gas money, time, tools and taxes. This is a tricky part because you are charging for something to be done well. I quickly checked her page and compare with yours and I will be honest yours look way way more professional. That gives a ton of credibility to your brand. Lesson learned also you cannot please everyone, you shouldn’t worry about pleasing everyone. Worry about building a solid relationship with your clients. I don’t know phoenix side of the story but based on the 20 minutes I have seen this video you are handling it way more professional. Try not to blurry the lines between friendship and professionalism. Remember if it’s not written it did not exist. Work with contracts if possible to everything is there and do not do last minute changes. The issue with the pictures was a miscommunication issue and logistical issue. Things like this are prepared months in advance and last minute changes should never be done. Hope this helps and you learn from it. When drama arrives address each client individually and as professional as possible. I wanted to add something too, people will overcharge and undercharge their services so charge your own price that will leave you a profit. A profit that will actually pay the bills and put food on the table and let the work speak for itself. Same as photography, I see people at Walmart charging $14 for professionally done portraits but that is undercharging. Make sure you do your research on what to charge taking in consideration economics and the inflation rates, cost of gas, cost of everything and then your labor
@adrenalinemadness33402 ай бұрын
I will leave you with this, do absolutely everything to create credibility around your brand, sometimes you might have to refund a client and you couldn’t really afford to refund a client but that creates credibility and it guarantees your reputation to be solid. You sent the money back and refunded phoenix and then clients reach out to you because they never received their refund. That speaks a lot on who is doing the right thing. Your brand could take many hits with drama and even lawsuits but who are the ones paying your bills and supporting you every step of the way? Your clientele so make sure you build a solid reputation with a lot of credibility and professionalism
@adrenalinemadness33402 ай бұрын
Me not having a clue what is happening
@77gmcnut2 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.
@IsaacHernandez-pp7xc3 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 👌
@elementgypsy3 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!
@brianhower83933 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.
@ToasterParts3 ай бұрын
Thank you Brian, I really appreciate you
@TheWoodPastor3 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.
@ToasterParts3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much man. This means a lot to me coming from you. Let’s get you in an E!
@groovershowmydog2 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.
@groovershowmydog2 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.