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Could someone please explain what I am missing? Early in the video it was stated that they are @ $250,000 in revenue just six months into this year. The price per pound of honey on the high side is $20 and one hive averages around 80lbs of honey per year. The owner has 62 hives which translates to just shy of $100,000 in revenue for an entire year. I watched the entire video and I cannot figure out what I am missing.

@turnshavetabled4525

13 күн бұрын

Let me know when you've figured it out. Beats me too.

@BBoyBFit

13 күн бұрын

Honey, beeswax, bee pollen, propolis and royal jelly all the products from beekeeping. The gentleman also sells eggs from what I saw earlier.

@TexasBeekeeper

13 күн бұрын

Yeah, I think that is misleading in the title and I never heard 41k per month mentioned in the video and don't think it's anywhere near possible with just 62 hives. I'm at about the same number of hives and I'm nowhere near even the $150,000. Granted I'm still scaling so just because I have around 60-70 hives, doesn't mean they're all production hives yet. (Meaning not all hives are bringing in excess Honey yet). Location plays a lot too. I might get 50-60 pounds per hive average on a decent year. This year was horrible for Honey production and I'm only getting around 400-500 pounds total (still processing the Honey at the moment). There are other ways to make money in beekeeping as someone below already mentioned. You can sell Pollen, wax, propolis, royal jelly and even bees. (Queens, package bees and Nucs (nucleus colonies), as well as pollination services. I sell a few Nucs but I think I might hold off until I scale larger because I'm only selling around $2,000-$4,000 in bees per year when I could be putting those bees to work and grow my apiary. I'm still growing it, but just not as fast because of selling some of the bees off. There is good money in selling bees, but it's a lot easier to do when you've already hit your target number. Because at that point, every new colony made is excess and can be sold off without slowing down the business plan. The quicker you can get to a larger number of colonies, the quicker you're making better money. I did decide to stay steady this year though because last year I took a beating just trying to keep up. I went up to 75 colonies and wasn't ready for it. I didn't have my boxes built so I was constantly playing catch up through out the year. I also work a full time job (I just can't afford to quit no matter how much better it would help me run my bee business). I need to get to where I want to be first before I can quit. Trying to work full time and sell Honey any time I wasn't working, as well as building equipment, really took a toll on me. So 2024 was a year to hold steady and catch my balance so to speak. I'll plan to grow to 100-125 colonies next year. In my opinion, I won't be looking at decent money until I get to around 200-300 colonies.

@colinaamot

13 күн бұрын

@@TexasBeekeeper I think the grants and the line of funding through on the job training adds direct cash back into the business as well.

@TexasBeekeeper

13 күн бұрын

@@colinaamot Great point!

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Holy smokes I had no idea about Government Surplus? I am a Veteran looking to start a farm business and just about fell out of my chair! LETS GO USA!

@OCDautomotiveLLC

5 күн бұрын

This is INSANE.

Y’all don’t listen he said he has contracts with grocery stores for his product. The one store he said he went from 60 to 160 stores, blah blah blah blah blah blah these contracts pay in a lot of cases upfront and you can say he’s making the money if he has a contract You can’t look at how many hives he has and how much he’s making a year right now he may be anticipating having more hives. You know he’s giving you figures right now with the amount of product he’s making right now, but that doesn’t mean he’s not gonna upscale quit bashing people.

Another great video from UpFlip! Thank you!

Love this episode! Even more, I love to see my fellow Veterans succeeding in the Civ Div. Semper Fi

I got into beekeeping years ago, but got burned out because I was collecting colonies by performing cut-outs. I may revisit this again next Spring. I actually have a colony in our old house - I'll collect swarms from this and nearby hives, then perhaps requeen them.

That man is well equipped for this business and fast at rectifying business mistakes and miscalculations a great business man.

To mitigate winter losses theres a grant you can get for a hoophouse/greenhouse, leave the hoops up all year and throw poly over the hives when temps start to drop.

i enjoyed this episode and watched all of it.

I enjoyed watching this wonderful movie and welcome you to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Thank you to the photography team and my beekeeping friends. It is truly worth admiring and sharing

I really needed this video now, thank you.

@UpFlip

11 күн бұрын

Glad the video came at the right time for you. 🙌

I’ve tried for 4 years to start a bee hive. Unfortunately I have not had success. It’s sad and each year is a new problem. Hopefully this year my bees will make it. Research research research. In the end though sometime that hasn’t been enough.

@hamadalharbi7686

8 сағат бұрын

i have a story for you, my father is beekeeper. find me on X app (7moodzx899)

To get into big grocery stores was it your premium product or lower price? When you state 40% margin are you stating net proceeds? Are you surrounded by agricultural land and if so, does their pest control negatively affect your bees? I am surrounded by working land; a big dairy to the west, corn, sugar beets, mint and wheat. Does their programs of agricultural land use make bee keeping harder or easier?

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Appreciate the questions! To answer the first one, getting into big grocery stores usually depends on a combination of factors like the quality of your product, pricing strategy, and sometimes relationships with buyers.

@mathgasm8484

10 күн бұрын

@@UpFlip For me I worked for the grocery company so I have business contacts when my production is high enough.

This guy is amazing Thanks UpFlip!

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Happy to bring in more guests like Jim! 🙌

@neilhutton8337

5 күн бұрын

​@@UpFlip what is the name of the government program that he bought his equipment through?

thank you for this great video, your guest was great

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the love! Our guest was indeed fantastic-huge shoutout to him for sharing his insights and experiences! 🙌

This is one of the best videos by far love this entrepreneur

Great chanel and content 🎉🎉🎉

This episode was so helpful! I have questions specifically about that $20k honey pour set-up. I hand pour fudge and my neck and shoulders are killing me. Can the honey stay in there for a long time? Do you think chocolate sauce could work in that? I have to bring it up to a boil but then maybe pour it into that to keep the right temp. This is the main thing stopping me from scaling my biz. Thank you for sharing so much already!

@UpFlip

11 күн бұрын

Thrilled to hear the episode was helpful for you! Have you considered consulting with a equipment specialist or maybe testing it out on a smaller scale first? Keep pushing forward with your biz-you've got this! 💪

I'm curious on what's defining a "premium product" in this case. Is it the packaging? Doesn't look like he's transporting the bees to the mountains to get sourwood.

Sweet video!

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️

IDK I havent watched this yet but I was driving around in the hills near me in SoCal and came across a honey farm on google maps... Did some research and they do $2M a year. Not bad for a small biz honey farm!

@hafidreus790

2 күн бұрын

How many hives they have To make that much money ?

Great therapy idea. 🙂

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Working with bees can be surprisingly therapeutic. 🐝

🐝I started in 2020 as well but due to where I live selling honey has proven difficult. Thanks for sharing

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Maybe consider exploring online platforms, farmers' markets, or local collaborations to get your product out there. Wishing you all the best in your journey! 🍯🐝

everyone's a bee farmer until they get stung 100 times in the nuts lol

i loved this video!!!

@UpFlip

5 күн бұрын

Its one of our favorites ;)

No Honey…No Money….love this!!!!

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Definitely catchy! 🙌

Great video.

did they put a link of how to buy the honey ?

Very cool!

I am interested in the government surplus equipment, any links?

Kudos to you guys, very informative interview

@UpFlip

2 сағат бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️

Sharp business owner and he builds quality it would be a good mentor. He reminds me of Paul Akers and his 2 second Lean

Now THAT is what i call bootstrapping. This guy is a real G!

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

When you start from scratch and build your way up, that's next-level hustling. 🔥

@ambrosemolina3457

13 күн бұрын

@UpFlip hiding behind your military service. He doesn't have ptds. He's a con man that the tax payers paid for it.

@ambrosemolina3457

13 күн бұрын

@@zaxlee01 he's a professional bs

Great video. Great guy and company too.

@UpFlip

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️

I’ve bee in my car once hidden in my door panel and the buzzing sound annoys the hell out of me 😂😂😂

This guy rocks.

ALWAYS a leap of faith.

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Taking on anything new, whether it's starting a business, pursuing a passion, or even beekeeping, is always a leap of faith. 🔥

The Beekeeper!!! Watch it 9/10

@UpFlip

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the awesome reco! 😉

It the buzzing sound that smooth your mental mind. Just likr water fall and rain drop smooth you into sleep mode.

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Listening to these natural sounds can be a game-changer for relaxation and sleep! 🙏

Love the movie The Beekeeper 🙂

Bro is the real beekeeper 😂

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

A legend 🙌

creating merchandise such as t-shirts and candy made from honey. Additionally, offering pre-made iced honey tea could significantly boost profits. Documenting the entire process through a KZread channel could also help build credibility and attract a following.

men this guy knows what he is doing. Thanks Upflip!

@ambrosemolina3457

13 күн бұрын

Government handouts. Professional bullshitter. Wow he milks his ptds

@ambrosemolina3457

13 күн бұрын

@@calebdebele1223 he's a welfare queen hiding behind military service

Maybe I’m not understanding correctly.. if harvest is twice a year, how much maintenance/ work is required throughout the year? Sounds like a super busy few weeks out of the year and then chill/ get contracts while bees do their thing? 😅

yo upflip! just an observation… when showing us the honey removal equipment, your man was sweating buckets in there! if you aint showing us it in action, let the bloke show us then let him out in the fresh air 😂 bless his salt content get that man some electrolytes 😂😂😂

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

We'll make sure they've got their electrolytes on standby next time! 😅

@ambrosemolina3457

13 күн бұрын

@@TheMcJackHardcore photo op. He has employees.

What is the name of the program he get the equipments through as a veteran?

@followGreatness

3 күн бұрын

Please research it. Everything is on Google.

How does one find this government surplus system?

i always wanted to do that

@UpFlip

7 күн бұрын

Go for it! Dreams are worth chasing! ✨

All of these grants and such should truly be more clear and presented to the public !

Any work for a freelance graphic designer / Printer?

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Have you been searching in any particular niche or industry?

Lots of love from India

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Sending lots of love right back to you from here! 🙌

They make the honey and we make the money

I this I find my peace in life

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Here's to finding and nurturing that inner peace every day! 🥂

HUMBLE BEE

Nothing can stop a man who's passionate about his craft

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

That kind of drive and determination is unstoppable. 🔥

When I return to America I will do this and find my life

@digiart7732

13 күн бұрын

America kind of sucks now. Idk where you are but you can beekeep pretty much anywhere.

@chargerboy411

13 күн бұрын

Why does America suck?​@@digiart7732

@kurty128

10 күн бұрын

@@digiart7732 idk, been pretty awesome for me.

@TEAMGETHELP

4 күн бұрын

Don't come.

I am a commercial beekeeper running over 1000 hives. From 60 hives you cannot make honey for 100 stores. Hi imports or buys honey wholesale and repackages selling as an expensive brand.

🙏

When your side business makes what you get paid for the 9 to 5 job that's the time to go full-time self employed.

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

For sure! But also make sure you have a solid strategy, a financial cushion, and a clear vision for growth to make it work. 💪

@ambrosemolina3457

13 күн бұрын

@@rw9866 line up for handouts. Pretend you have ptds.

@rw9866

7 күн бұрын

@@UpFlip 100% agree

Freinds bee keeping business failed because of local market saturation and bigger business. My Bro couldn't compete

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Saturation and competition from bigger businesses can be tough. Sorry to hear about what happened!

When is the first time he became the bee 🐝 keeper

@UpFlip

11 күн бұрын

He started in 2020! ☺️

62 Hives x $1000 per year per Hive, where are the other $188.000 come from ?

@olusegunadebayo5306

7 күн бұрын

Perhaps queens/nucs $150 a pop.

👍

Can AI robots do this? 😂

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Only the future can tell! 😅

yeah but you get stung a lot and become allergic. i have a hive.

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

It's important to take precautions like wearing protective gear and knowing how to handle bees safely. Stay safe! 🙏

Worm farming does the same for me, that and finding the Lord

@UpFlip

2 сағат бұрын

Worm farming and faith-sounds like a powerful combo! 🙏

Hell you certainly act funny 😂

Hotel business please love from India and more also trucking business entrepreneur video please love from India sir

@henrykorley8486

13 күн бұрын

Yes guest house or bed n breakfast

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! It's right up our list! 🙌

Oh, It's not free money.

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Nothing's free! 😅

@ambrosemolina3457

13 күн бұрын

@djpete8725 bullshit. Free forklift. He didn't pay much He pretend to have ptds. As a vet shame on you.

cool im first to comment :)

@VisionaryVicente

13 күн бұрын

🥳🎉 Good job! Beat me to it!

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for jumping in early! 🥳

F3.50 for $1000? Tf shits chang

Ummm…. The math ain’t mathin… 🤷🏻‍♂️

@UpFlip

13 күн бұрын

We'd be glad to hear your thoughts about it then! 😉

@ambrosemolina3457

13 күн бұрын

@@Andi.Mitchell.Designs the guy is a con

@Andi.Mitchell.Designs

13 күн бұрын

@@UpFlip 62 hives, 100 pounds per year per hive, $20 per pound of honey = $124,000 At best, he’s grossing $10,333 a month by the numbers he gave. Where’s that other $30k

@gonzalezaaronm

6 күн бұрын

I am also a small scale beekeeper. I have a lot of questions about the way this was presented

@followGreatness

3 күн бұрын

Wow,the math dosent have to math,he isn't doing anything illegal and he happened to start being a sole proprietorship and that can truly tilt the numbers. Please lets all have compassion for others.