How To Make Money Fixing Computers

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You know your doing well when you're regular customers don't even mention price until the work is done and its time to pay you so they know how much to give you
Comment from : Supposedly Collectable

I charge for parts ahead of time because I've had too many people leave me hanging with parts I can resell and may or may not be able to return
Comment from : T Sol

Haven't watched the video yet The first thing that a person needs to be aware of when fixing computers, is that you can be liable for every piece of equipment you repair AND data that someone has on their computer If their computer is only worth $500 you might think you are good, but if you erase their Doctoral Thesis or the only photos they have of a deceased loved one, for example because you neglected to inform them that they needed to back up the data before you wiped their drive, you may find yourself in court Insurance, information and waivers are a technician's friend I worked for a major computer manufacturer and I saw some of the cases where techs lost everything they owned fighting a major lawsuit We used to have morning briefings and one of the things we did was go over the aforementioned cases and see where they could have done better
Comment from : Pops_Singing

What do you suggest I do?
Comment from : CodeVale

Hello, i love this content, and I love pcs and wanna work with that but I’m 14
Comment from : CodeVale

Rich, firstly, your videos are incredible! It is clear that you know - and love - your subject cold! But, secondly, your personality is such that if you loved any other business, you'd be a success! Business sense can be taught but those who have that sense innately (like you) are way ahead of the gamebrSure wish you were in Southern CaliforniabrThe War Planner
Comment from : War Planner

have done a sreies on fixing computers like laptops? im thinking of starting my own bussiness
Comment from : full_metal_truther

boy that rick astly flyer would be a great way to find your soul mate lol
Comment from : full_metal_truther

Thanks for the tips I have made some of those mistakes already Trust me I am changing my ways starting now
Comment from : Bothin Intertrade

i did it when times hard or christens, i just did word of mouth, and I'm good, during Nov to Dec 25 i can make 500000$ for the kids Christmas, I'm 65 now and i forgot what most Techs know but always still learning Thank You Microsoft Oh thank you for Windows 11 tips! you did your homework I'm to old for that sh*t :)
Comment from : Rick Taylor

This was an excellent video Rich thank you
Comment from : Pizza412

"Fake it till you make it"
Comment from : Jason Sipe

Oh, if only people liked me I help a buddy of mine when he fixes computers We are both pros through and through The difference? People like him I am a hardware pro and a software guru, but let me explain that to a person and they look at me like I am made of needles Maybe I will start a mail-in repair shop I am lucky I can do multiple things, but I would like a job where I don't have to break myself on a daily basis Air conditioning is my ultimate goal Loved this video Also, as for money, I am a mechanic Cars and heavy equipment, I can fix it all It is just such a hard job If I could figure out how to develop some charisma I might have a chance LOLbrbrTLDR: I would love to fix broken computers for a living I like to think I would be pretty good too
Comment from : Albert Levins

With experience knowledge that I havebryou need a store front, You need to become an LLCbrMake sure you have Warranties and liability waivers formsbrI recommend everyone to learn basic business accountingbrDon't be scared you usually failed your 1st business always Good luck
Comment from : Jose Alba

I am expert in IT fixing all kind of Computers expert in systems I can solve any Problems in computers but I really do not know how to start 😢😢
Comment from : Deto Sniper

I'm A CAD Designer My Brother has been a CAD designer for as long as I've been around I also took it all through school so that helped! I also repair computers on the side I don't live in a big city where there are a lot of people needing computer repairs so I usually just fix friends and family's computers There is a computer repair shop in town but I find people bring their repairs to me instead of taking them there ;)
Comment from : Adam Sheppard

What a great video
Comment from : craig ovenden

I have been doing this for 30 years I have a client who is an attorney who specializes in collections He once told me the biggest mistake his company made was to be the cheapest collection agency in the area He said the one thing we did right was to be one of the most expensive networking companies in the area It gave us a mystique kind of like Harley Davidson has of being the best in the market We have been very successful for 30 years So I think your number two reason is the most important thing out there
Comment from : Rational Bushcraft

Asking you when you would be on milk cartons Ask if they want to be seen on a milk carton and tell them to get out of your sight!!
Comment from : Charles Hines

OMG, yes, customers expect lifetime support! Do the yellow pages still exist? Also I would like to add, don't do tech support for family friends
Comment from : Angular

Hey I recently found inspiration to start a small computer repair business in the neighborhood I don't have much experience at all besides troubleshooting my own computer and building one as well I don't really know where to start but I think I'm going to start researching as I don't know near enough Any advice?
Comment from : Carter Thiessen

Good advice!
Comment from : Not Anymore

There was a lot of great advice here, much even not specific to the computer industry I told my hairstylist friend some of this advicebrbrI am not done computer tech, but I have been a freelancer, and I would say that general networking is also the best advertisement You never know who’s going to have what opportunity for you
Comment from : Scooter Girl

I love your video and appreciate the tips on how to build a computer business Thank you
Comment from : TekSupportSpy

Im a helping guy preparing computers for 175$ set up smokealarms firealarms 75$ pr arlam tired switching 125$brI was a deejay but shut down 6 months after and im make jokes with comsters they like that
Comment from : Allan Jensen

Your success tips are genuine Thanks
Comment from : technolucas

Me and my brother had a business jailbreaking gaming consoles and apple/android phones and we did all our advertising on craigslist My dad has a handyman buisness and he bought a year of the phone book out here once, cost like $4k and this was about 15 years ago and he's never done it since, says he barely got any calls from it, he used to have us kids pass out flyers door to door when he first started it, that was pretty successful too
Comment from : smoking one

I like your videos so far but i do not enjoy the zoom in zoom out thing Its almost nauseating
Comment from : Michael walker

Regarding not being the cheapest: having been on both sides (customer/provider) at one time or another, you're spot-on 💯 You could not be more rightbrbrAnd the Yellow Pages: is that still a thing?!?!?? LOL
Comment from : John Ruchak

Meta Data is the backspace button
Comment from : David MacKay

Informative video Have you considered expanding this information into a course for purchase?
Comment from : Nick

maybe i should be a it tech guy in germany what you think
Comment from : GodyArt

Great information shared thank you
Comment from : dnice8617

Can you cover a video where you take the Windows 7 shell and replace the Windows 10/11 Shell with the Windows 7 I don't like their UI now a days there UI is too Blane replace their UI with Windows 7 and I like it again, also this would make a great next video
Comment from : Wartortle Rules The World

teamviewer is good for fixing ppl's software problems
Comment from : David Nation Sr

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Comment from : Hans Fox

I was an independent repair tech for about three decades both consumer (computers mostly) and industrial Most of the suggestions here are spot on Building a business is like building a snowman: you start with a small ball and roll it around and around adding to it until it's useful You will need to able to fully support yourself for one to two years after you go full time self-employed The net income from the business should go back into the business those first two yearsbrAdvertising is a Black Hole: you shovel money into it and hope that it squirts back out But it is the fire that fuels your enterprise (You do know that coupons and discounts for entering a code at checkout are methods for tracking your advertising dollars, right?)brYou're never making as much as you think you are; there are no paid holidays, you can't charge on some (many?) jobs as much time as you have invested; self employment tax is A Bitch; medical insurance is On You; there is No Income when you're not working - whether ill on or vacationbrIf you ever hire someone his actual cost to YOU is about 50 more than the gross hourly rate you're paying And now you have unemployment tax and withholding brFreedom is in the eye of the beholder; if you're behind the plow well, you're behind the plow If you don't plow you don't reap any crop
Comment from : B Welkinator

I love the energy you put into making videos As for fixing systems of an electronic, software or hardware nature, I'll be honest Give me the plans, instructions and spare parts and I'll fix it myself Only none of the above things can be found in the real world! Money, control and power have everything under control, by regulating knowledge, experience and contracts on the distribution of spare parts and licenses on their production, we are left to ourselves And not only in the field of technology, but also in health We must be aware that capitalism has its advantages in accumulating wealth for an individual or a company At the same time, it puts the rest of the people in misery and poverty, and it is only a matter of time before history repeats itself AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN because humanity has not learned anything in the last 2000 years! We still live in a class-based society! Knowledge is power, but knowledge is not shared for a better life, but for control over the lives of others!
Comment from : Matjaz Walland

I just want to say that your beard is majestic
Comment from : Shiny Hedgehog

New Viruses are made every minute no one can guarantee they will not get a virus after a virus's removal other than that great video and tips
Comment from : Patrick J Rusaw

Thank you for the tips
Comment from : Jussi Tuukkanen

#3 in the why you should not be a cut throat price point business is if you ever need help and reach out you will find zero support in the community you represent with your business
Comment from : Jim Nichols

I would also add that you need to be able to fire some customers I came into a business to fix and issue with one of the programs on their PC They were angry about the last company that worked on it I quickly found out the source of the problem After that tech left they installed so much software their hard drive was full After discussing where the problem came from I asked them who they throught was responsible for the full hard drive They said the prior tech rather than the office worker I told them my professional opinion, what could be done to prevent it in the future and when they continued to complain about the prior tech, I walked away I explained to them that I could not take on the liability of being blamed if an honest mistake on their part It just isn't worth it I can't prevent every unforseen source of mistakes by an inexperienced user and be blamed after the fact
Comment from : Mike Whitenton

I work in a research institute as an associate tech in spacecraft electronics with an associates in computer engineering I’ve only been there for two months and im definitely not the best but I’m having a great time learning and learning fast I hope to one day be able to use these tips to start my own business Right now I do repairs for a few clients on the side but when I can I’ll definitely use these tips to expand and I’ve even been getting business within the institute I’m a pretty new follower here and I love all the things you do here!
Comment from : Alexis Fernandez

Spot on advice for anyone interested in being self employed should listen to! It will save you in the long run of trial & error! Errors can be costly! My experience in the construction business was that the only one who made money with an ad was the salesperson who signed you up for it! WOM is correct! Phone books are a vanity that only Steve Martin understood! The Jerk Optigrab LOL! Thanks for the tips!
Comment from : MrRODSTER426

I have a recording studio, for 15 years, honestly when I started I was a great musician but recording and mixing? Still had a lot to learn I started the business anyway as a side job, today, it is still my side job but the extra income is really great and I finally consider myself a master of the craft even though I’m always learning
Comment from : Oscar Patxot

Great video I am an IT and electronic tech since 1998 (first computer 386 in 1996 (Childhood)) (Networking, hardware and software) Fly drones however quit my job 2011 for moving to an other country Repair PC and IT support for free for some friends have a proxmox home lab to stay up to date I would like to start a Business (Computer Support) Do we need an license for the actual country?
Comment from : nectronx

Hey i followed the costom boot tutorial but how do i make it the normal one again? Can you tell me or make a video?
Comment from : bean

Your this video made me subscribe to your channel because you are honest and you are giving REAL VALUABLE TIPS from your real experiences Thank you so much for making me realize the causes of my failure 🙏
Comment from : Skywalk Design

I work for a company that deals in tech franchises For some professional clients, it can be better to charge monthly instead of hourly You up front but make it up over time Definitely not a viable option when you are a tech in your home neighborhood
Comment from : Bill Miller

Do you charge by the hour all the time? What if some jobs come in that you know aren't cost feasible to do on a per hour basis? No flat rate jobs?
Comment from : Kenneth

I worked in the Corporate space for over 5 years and honestly it was the worst experience of my life My speciality is IT Security but i'm also proficient in Network and Hardware too I decided at a certain point that i needed to go off on my own and start my business so that I could realize my full potential without anyone holding me back What is hard for me personally is that since i'm all about IT Security, i CANNOT employ any business techniques that utilze Google or Facebook since that would compromise my integrity since i have to practice what i preach There was so many great ideas in this video and many on this channel might want to go it "alone", i can appreciate the advice
Comment from : Kenneth

Tip #9 Don't hit on the customer's daughter and reject any advances she might makebrDon't laugh I know of a guy who was a plumber One client's daughter flirted with him One thing led to another which lead to a 5 year jail term She was 16 when he went in and Ironically, 21 and legal when he got out His business went bust, no-one will hire him and he's on an offender's register Steep price for an HOUR of fun and they didn't even pay him for the job
Comment from : Steve Ross

Excellent advice! 👏🏼
Comment from : Fran

Thanks for the great advice Can you do another one highlighting your favorite tools (hardware & software) while doing the job day to day?
Comment from : John Beal

I know a guy who makes good money doing this!
Comment from : Sasha White

HeyabrThat is the advice i needed!brThank you so muchbrIve got an A+ Manual and was thinking about it real seriousbrIm going to watch it againbrStill lovin the channelbrBigT,Alaska
Comment from : Rustic Log Cabin Life

When you get the ones with really old computers who expect the world, just explain to them that they may want to save for a more modern system Another danger from people like that is they might have a really old computer on Death's door step and try to blame you when it finally dies Ideally, you would want to have never even seen or touched it just to make it easier to say that you had no part of it After all, who had the thing all those years? Was it a smoker or someone who lives in a dusty home? Either one will speed a computer's demise It likely won't be immediate but in those situations you know it might not have long left to run The only thing worse would be if they had all their personal stuff on it and never once backed it up Personal photos, tax documents and other irreplaceable files I am sure that some jerk of a customer may have accused you of losing his data at some point They are even worse when they think the customer is always right Those people are just the worst!!
Comment from : Charles Hines

What i do for a living is that I have school, I also run a side hustle business that I flip computers for profit
Comment from : Jonathan TalksHW

Hi, i have parted magic, but not working Booting have error Out of memory How to fix it?
Comment from : brlnhrtn

I do computer repairs as a side hustle and learnt it along the way
Comment from : Krishna Scarlett

Your are good talker, definitely! :) And have a good tech channel! Greetings from Germany! 😀
Comment from : Umka

The few minutes I spent watching your video extremely valuable Thank you very much I am always open to good advice and tips and It was a pleasure to receive if have other comments or suggestions for helping our computer tech deal with users problems
Comment from : Iskandar zulkarnain Salleh

ive been doing this for 12 yrs, but your on point with this
Comment from : Bryan Brewer

What if you lose their data and they sue you? Do you have insurance or protection?
Comment from : mlegos

I have a computer repair shopbrbrThanks for making not feel cheap besides I choose to charge a little to gain more customers brbrAm learning a lot watching your videos
Comment from : REDFISH IA VEN