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@bricesereneo7269

4 ай бұрын

He should buy more lands or create a hydrophonic building to control the growth environment.

Kevin's legit. I've followed his channel for years and it's been impressive watching his growth and evolution. No gimmicks, just great gardening insight and inspiration. He's earned all his success.

@xavierpaul852

9 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

He is a real deal!!

@sherryrobinson5462

9 ай бұрын

I agree. I also have been watching him for several years and love his no-nonsense style. When he recently purchased Botanical Interests(which made perfect sense and was a very natural progression in line with his garden focused mindset),I was wondering how he was able to make that move. This interview filled in the gaps. Very happy for him!

@kevinmespiritu

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words

@YelloLibra83

9 ай бұрын

That’s what I’m in awe about. The growth from start to present. Impressive

Appreciate the feature guys, was fun to have you out and share a different side of the story than what you see on our channels :) - Kevin

@butterflyj685

9 ай бұрын

Congratulations Kevin! We thank you for all you do!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

We're thrilled to have you on the channel, Kevin! Your knowledge has been a real eye-opener, and we've learned a ton from your expertise. 👊

@anonymousdude1994

9 ай бұрын

Best gardening KZreadr. Helped me get back into it

@joesqudy

9 ай бұрын

I really admire your work, and especially how real you are. I learn new things and really have a lot of fun watching you guys. Sharing your successes (and failures at times). I’m so happy that you’ve been able to grow such a great business by doing what you love and teaching others how to garden as well. I’ve often thought of creating KZread content, but I’ve always been scared to try. I have a lot of experience and knowledge, but just don’t know how to apply it yet.🤞🏼 I would love to partner with you in someway adding content to what you already do. I have a lot of great ideas for more content. God bless you and your future, make sure you thank Him every day, we can’t do anything without Him. ❌⭕️🙏🏽♥️

@ptypablo

9 ай бұрын

I'd love for you to make a channel on the real estate I'd love to know your journey on that, as well as learn what you know.

I think Kevin's smartest business move was buying the homestead. That is where I feel he really took off.

@joshua511

8 ай бұрын

That's when I started seeing his videos showing up more often in my feed.

@kevinmespiritu

8 ай бұрын

It was a huge unlock - allowed me the space to truly build the garden I'd always wanted to build, and share more about non-garden stuff. Greywater, rainwater capture, chicken keeping, and more.

@sdqsdq6274

8 ай бұрын

haha you are right , first i saw it , i was like wtf , dude in the desert or whats , nothing growing elsewhere

@NewerSwagger-gp3hj

5 ай бұрын

Starting with a lot of cash was his power move. It helps a lot...

I wasn’t into gardening at all, but started watching Epic Gardening years back. I started with house plants, then tried indoor basil and failed miserably. Then this year really started landscaping, then learned about permaculture and decided to tie in my own spirituality with gardening… can’t wait to keep growing my journey and one day start my KZread channel :) gotta love Kevin and his personality! Him and Jacque are still my faves 😅

@tnijoo5109

8 ай бұрын

I am curious to know about the spiritual aspects of your gardening, if you ever wanted to share, if it’s not too personal for you. 💚

@Kevin.Grindel

8 ай бұрын

Start your channel now. People come for the growth then stay for the content.

There are a few things that went unsaid that I think really helped contribute to the success of Kevin's Epic Gardening channel. One being that he is a very charismatic person that seems to genuinely want people to become better gardeners using whatever they have at their disposal. He also uses his failures as great teaching moments and will remind the viewers that it is ok to fail but to learn from that failure. The relationship he shares with Jacques also seems to help lighten the mood of the videos when they have their witty back and forth banter. The video editors are great at spotlighting these moments. But the main reason why I personally think their products sell so well is that they actually use their products in their videos all the time and you can see how well they stand up to everyday use and it helps build familiarity with the products.

@thishtns

8 ай бұрын

He's also conventionally attractive, which is a huge help for getting thumbnail clicks

So much to love about this episode, and how generously and authentically Kevin shared his growth. Have been watching Epic Gardening for a while, and wish Kevin and his team the very best.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

His success story is undeniably inspiring! Are you a fan of gardening yourself?

I've been watching Epic Gardening for many years and have constantly been inspired by Kevin and Jacques. Happy to see passionate people succeed.

I have watched Kevin's channel and business grow over the years and I am happy for/proud of him. He worked really hard on his brand and business. It is very inspiring! Mabuhay!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely true! His backstory is truly inspiring, and we're thrilled that he shared it with us! 😊

This is my favourite episode so far. I absolutely love garden/agricultural businesses so this was the ideal one for me, particularly since I have been following EG for years now. Good job to all involved and also, well done to Kevin for having the tenacity to work so hard and build such a wonderful business. Love from Scotland.

@kevinmespiritu

9 ай бұрын

Means a lot to hear this - happy you enjoyed

As a business owner in my mid fifties, i love watching your content! I'm learning so much from this channel. So glad i found you guys recently.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the UpFlip family! It means a lot to us. Do you have a business topic you want to see next on the channel? 🤔

@lilychats5317

9 ай бұрын

@@UpFlip how about a business that is female-oriented? Massage, hair salon, etc?

I have been following Kevin since 2017. Purchased many raised beds, seed trays, seeds, grow bags, and other products from Epic gardening. It's been fun and entertaining watching his growth. His Purchase of the homestead really appears to have been a pivitol move. Here's to your continued success and business model.

@kevinmespiritu

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate your support Brian - means a lot to read this, and very happy you've enjoyed our products!

I was scrolling KZread and see Kevin’s face and headline on your channel… talk about stopped everything to watch this. I started following Kevin in 2019 because of being determined to actually grow a vegetable properly. Today I have my Birdies beds, other goodies from their website, purchased land with the goal to starting a regenerative farm so I can semi retire my hubby. To see how Epic has done is so utterly encouraging! Great interview and so appreciate the deep dive. 😊👩🏼‍🌾👩🏼‍💻👍🏻👍🏻

I love that you both are still so down to earth folks, love your stuff (and your climate!)

I’m so happy for you! Also, when you talk about your father and Filipino roots - it truly warms my heart!

Great episode, love Kevin and his work. Also I always appreciate asking about their favorite books. Just added those two to my book reads

@UpFlip

6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Any books you'd like to share with the community too? ☺️

Man this came at a great time. Been thru waves of ventures, great successes and failures. At a big crossroads with my own business and the nuggets sprinkled in this interview plus the overall vibe has got me pumped to step it up. Cheers to you all ☝️

It's great to see a genuinely great person doing very well. Congratulations Kevin you deserve all the success.

I love my birdies beds, and my seeds from botanical interests. I’m so proud of Kevin and Epic.

INSPIRING. He definitely knows how to connect with the audience, always an underrated quality.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Agreed. It's one of his strongest suits! 🥳

Thank you Kevin this video did help me push me in the right direction. I to believe in farming and needs to be done right and more of. I have done the small farming before during Covid and now I’m back in the city living again but the farmer in me is still with me. So I started a backyard urban farm I’m just waiting to turn it into a business of some type

This was awesome to see. I watched epic consistently a few years ago when I was starting out growing. Exciting to see how far he's come. Congrats!!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

He's gone a long way! Glad to spot an OG supporter! 🙌

I adore Epic Gardening. Inspired me so much and has given me so much information. I’ve never had a better garden. Kevin gave me the confidence to triple my growing space and I haven’t regretted it one moment.

Great video. Very inspiring to us garden content creators out there. It’s also great to know the market for growing food at home continues to expand. We need more folks growing food at home and doing this great work.

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

The pandemic really changed people's perspective so now more and more are getting interested in how they can grow their own food 🙏

@TheMillennialGardener

8 ай бұрын

@@UpFlip hopefully, it is a wake-up call that you can’t put 100% of your reliance on grocery stores.

@kevinmespiritu

8 ай бұрын

Agreed my friend!

Love Kevin's channel, he fully deserves the success he's experiencing! Cheers from Australia! 👍

My two favorite channels at once today!

I am 100% the person who has a KZread channel in this niche going "How the hell has he done what he has now done?" I have had decent success on my KZread channel, but nowhere near a full-time wage. BUT I will say that Kevin has worked hard for it, put in the time, and deserves exactly what he has! Awesome video and extremely insightful for someone like me!

@CraftEccentricity

9 ай бұрын

I just went and looked, and to be honest, I think its the name. I assumed instantly that what you grew was just peppers! Great channel, but change the name. I craft cards and stuff, but I have gardened for over 50 years, and I am somewhat of an expert. The only thing that grabs my attention now, is money/time saving, and better innovation.

@WhitepepperFarmshomestead

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! The name is definitely something I've thought about changing, I just haven't pulled the trigger on it. My last name is "Whiteleather" so my friends started calling me "whitepepper" when I first got into growing peppers which eventually lead me to growing everything else. BUT that isn't a story that is told at a glance and could definitely be hurting my channel. Thanks again!@@CraftEccentricity

@MrDisgruntledGamer1

8 ай бұрын

wow your views are all over the place but you got some videos having well over 20k. How big do you have to get to make a living wage??

Kevin and his team deserve it. Keep on growing

I will be following your formula with my own twist. I appreciate you and all the work you are putting in. The world needs you.😊

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

That's fantastic! Have you ever considered turning that into content? There might be someone out there who'd love to see it!

I've been watching your channel since morning. Your content is incredibly inspiring.. thank you and all your generous guests.

Love his channel! Kevin makes gardening way more fun!

Kevin is the best KZread gardener I’ve ever watched. Also, his Epic 6 cell and 4 cell pots are amazing! They are worth every penny. I’ve had mine 2 years and the are strong, sturdy and amazing

@peterhofman7188

8 ай бұрын

Nate Muri --Garden like a Viking!! Kevin come here and hold my Beer!!

Kevin is genuinely true and I love it! Been watching epic gardening for 2 years now and I get so excited each time I see a new video ❤️ this was an extra treat thank you 😊

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Is gardening just a hobby for you, or have you turned it into a business?

I love Kevin’s transparency and honesty in this video. I watch his videos from EG and the Homestead but this vid gives me insight on business Kevin.

I would appreciate all your feedback and constructive criticism on my style of interviewing. Lol, I sometimes look like I'm leading an orchestra with my hands :) Thank you all for watching and for your support. At the end of the day, it's all about execution of the knowledge we are here to share.

@nuancematters

9 ай бұрын

I was trying to think of some constructive criticism for you, but honestly...you do a great job. I think yourself and the other two guys who have been presenting this year, you all do a wonderful job with it. I forget their names but are they still going to presenting also? I like their personalities. You are all very positive, which is what I really enjoy about this channel. Many people are full of opinions and I am sure criticism of others so maybe they will have a different opinion to myself but just remember...and I am sure you will be well aware already, since it's your job to be aware...but there's so many rude people out there who are just here to put others down so yes, don't allow negativity to get you down.

@paulbulanovUpFlip

9 ай бұрын

@@nuancemattersthank you

@lilychats5317

9 ай бұрын

You are relatable and make your guests feel comfortable. You ask the questions I want to ask. You talk with your hands and that's ok. 😊

@paulbulanovUpFlip

9 ай бұрын

thank you, noted.@@lilychats5317

@danieleduardoparedes

9 ай бұрын

You do an awesome job. Your questions are my questions. You ask the right questions every time. Your interview was awesome, your style and pacing fantastic. Keep it up.

Thanks gent's that was a fantastic talk you had. We appreciate your passion for sharing what's best. Cheers!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we did! Are you a fan of gardening too?

I ❤ Kevin. He’s super talented and easy to learn from ❤❤❤

i've had so many gardening ideas which I couldn't do it today! I love this and Juaq's channel. THis was a great video! Much to learn and experience!

Kevin, your so interesting. Thank you for your openness!

One of the best episode so far. This man is brilliant and inspiring

From listening to him speak, it's obvious that Kevin is a sharp guy. His breakdown of each "layer" he added to build his business was GOOD STUFF. Thank you!

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Agree! Smart moves from a smart guy 💪

INCREDIBLE!!! THANK YOU! I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS ALL THE TIME AND ITS SOOO AMAZING, YOU GIVE EXCELLENT TIPS AND TRICKS

Fantastic!!! Been gardening for years and this has inspired me to do more. Thanks for sharing ❤

He inspires me! I’m a gardener! Seeing the improvements in my family’s health and my love for gardening keeps me growing!! I come from a family of great farmers! Looking forward to next year!!!!!

Yo, I became a fan of Kevin during Covid, when it hit NY. His work, business models, cool and confident talker has been part of my inspiration in ministry. The Epic Gardening Team is an awesome group of down to earth folks, are amazing teachers. Thank you for this piece on Kevin!

Super happy for Kevin! He has put a lot of work into his passion.

Wooow bro defenetly I have been inspired this day. Thanks alot...God bless you both.

Congratulations! Good for him. I love gardening but I don't know enough to start a blog. Love Upflip videos.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Its relatively cheap to start. Check out Income School or Authority Hacker. They've got some great content on this topic!

Love this guy. I follow all his social media. Didn’t know he had a podcast! I know what I’ll be listening to. And I’m waiting for the epic homestead book from Amazon. January can’t come soon enough.

Appreciate your transparency, Kevin @epicgardening! Keep up the great work!

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support! Any collaboration you'd like to see next?

Paused at 22:55 G,day. I went around the corner to a small, family run garden nursery & bought punnets of veggie seedlings. Planted them out that day & thought, geez these are strong & was surprised at how easily the plants came out. There the punnets & yes those raised beds are highly popular right here in Australia. There's nothing like them. Great video. 😀

Great seeing Kevin speak on a level outside of gardening. Ive watched him grow for years (even some hydro days lol) Kevin is what America is about :-) Growing YOURSELF ❤

Thanks for doing this! Been following Kevin for years! Was good to see some of the process!

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Amazing! Have you ever considered starting your own garden or perhaps a business related to it?

Love the channel. So psyched to see this episode!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Music to our ears ;)

I've been following Epic Gardening for a while now! Awesome shirt Kevin!

Dude, I have been following you for years. Millionaire????? You go, boy! You are doing the damn thing!!!

Saw him at our local nursery a couple months ago, seems like a great guy

Been following Kevin for a while now. Love him! 😍

7:56 VERY helpful detail. Great descriptive information. Thanks!

COVID Gave the garden KZreadrs a crazy boost in traffic. It was really cool to watch it happen.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Indeed, there was a noticeable shift in the entertainment landscape during those times!

This might be my favorite entrepreneur you guys have interviewed.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Thrilled to hear that! It's always fantastic to connect with entrepreneurs who inspire and resonate with our audience.🌟

Great Job! I'm starting my backyard nursery this Fall.

What a GREAT video! Epic Gardening is one of the first YT Gardening channels I subscribed to! I’m in Texas by way of San Diego. I’ve never heard of UpFlip until now. New Subscriber!

I've been watching Kevin's videos since the pandemic started and I love the content, but it is the people who keep me watching. Kevin and Jacques seem like genuinely good people and I love how open and honest they are. I'm glad they are seeing the success they have earned.

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome to hear! Did they inspire you to do your own gardening?

@grumpybear123

8 ай бұрын

@UpFlip Yup! I was always hesitant to start because I felt like I didn't know enough, but I learned from them that you just need to start somewhere. That is truly the best way to learn. I have a small yard, but I do container gardening for food on my back porch and have flowers on the front porch. It works great and is really easy once you get started. Kevin's books Grow Bag Gardening and Urban Gardening have been really helpful as well.

Hey Kevin, your idea for a Relationship Personal Assistant App is Epic as well; very out-of-the-box idea.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Ahead of its time, actually! Very creative and helpful. 👏

@kevinmespiritu

9 ай бұрын

Maybe it was before its time ;)

Incredible journey. Thank you for sharing, and excited to see you grow from here!

@UpFlip

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

This very show is what inspired GrizzMama Farms in Minnesota ;) Thanks for showcasing an awesome company!🎉

Hey, it's my worm poop guy!!! Been following his channel and buying from the e-commerce store for a couple years now. I really appreciate how passionate Kevin is about his business, treating it like a privilege and putting his customers first rather than just trying to make a quick buck. Awesome interview, thanks for doing it Kevin and UpFlip!

@kevinmespiritu

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate your business, truly

Wow, I didn’t know Kevin was behind botanical interests seeds! 🤯 I remember watching his YT channel when it was just him. What an amazing journey. Great job on the interview!

Inspiring information. We are working to get there. Thank you.

I always wondered, but that's awesome Kevin! I need to catch up on some of the videos ;)

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Do you have a business topic you want to see next on the channel? 🤔

Amazing! I'm from Washington and an organic farm and horticulture graduate. That's wonderful your life!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

That's wonderful! Are you thinking about launching your own farming business in the near future?

Very inspiring! Thanks Kevin!

I find it funny to see this video as a marker of so many good and bad things. Congratulations on proving hard work pays off. Remind people in America that HARD work is hard and that the outcome of your work is that YOU get to enjoy it. That is one lesson they need to see from this video. It was nice watching you grow. I noticed that you were very different in tone in these videos but had no idea why. When I first started watching, you were just starting. You were younger and so enthusiastic. You still are a burst of energy. But that confidence that comes with success is now in your voice. I enjoy seeing people succeed. Take care.

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! You made valid points 👌

Kevin did a personalized autograph in on of his books for a special needs friend of mine. And I got to give him that book as a gift. Kevin, is amazing. And his customer service is far above perfect.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! Kevin's a nice guy!

You have inspired me not only to grow food but to learn more about plants

Kevin is an amazing business person, he has a knack for gardens as well. Perfect combo

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Definitely has a knack for both! Thanks for watching!

I love your channel. Im binge watching currently. More power to you. Maybe 1 day, i can be featured as well when i get to create something impactful. Until then, im rooting for you guys. And i particularly loved this episode, being into the landscaping business myself. Im so inspired. Thank you for doing this! You light up the world.

@UpFlip

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Would love to have you on the channel one day. 🙏

Glad you got him on here.

I love this!! Thank you so much!!❤

Kevin's seed starting trays are definitely the best ones I've used!! I'm so happy for his success.

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Have you been an avid follower since the pandemic?

This was so informative and wonderful. I love hearing about the behind the scenes of Kevins business. I am trying to do the same things so It's cool to see his path to it!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled that you found inspiration here. Can you tell us more about the business you're involved in? We'd love to hear more about what you do! 😊

@TheThriftedPlanter

9 ай бұрын

@@UpFlip Thank you for your reply! My name is Ciearra and just like Kevin I am a garden addict. I create garden content to inspire others to grow no matter the amount of space they have. I have a blog where I write about gardening and social media channels where I create videos that I hope are also helpful. I found so much inspiration with this interview because my experience as a creator has been so up and down. Not knowing exactly where to spend my time. Trying to be present on all platforms while also learning as I go and teaching as I learn. It's a lot. I am so happy and inspired by gardeners who are doing it all. That means that there is room for me.

@kevinmespiritu

9 ай бұрын

Best of luck on the path!

@TheThriftedPlanter

9 ай бұрын

@@kevinmespiritu Thank You!

Thank you for sharing with us valuable infor love to hear great story about how they start and grow we can start similar .❤❤❤

I love Kevin he's so talented!!

Amazing video, very inspiring! Im excited to start my own with my Family! We need change!!!

im in horticulture studies with plant management major and im excited to continue my journey

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

That's incredible! We wish you all the best! 🔥

I been watching this guy he is so cool and inspiring me everyday

I have a back yard nursery in the DFW Dallas forth worth area called fruitful tree nursery. Thank you for this video it's inspired me .

This interview is really inspiring. Thanks for sharing some wisdom and your experience in gardening, I am really impress and inspired.

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Perhaps you're thinking of turning it into a business venture? ☺️

Great interview exploring the business side of gardening and reaching out with a focus through social media.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Are you also involved in the gardening industry?

@Reciprocity_Soils

9 ай бұрын

Only in the planning stage. Sometimes I get ahead of myself when I run into informative videos such as yours. @@UpFlip

Don't know anything about Epic Gardening, but this video is a master class on how to get going with a ton of actual insight on what it means to start your own business and how that process changes over time.

This guys the maaaan very inspiring, very humble

Very inspirational, and a great excuse to keep messing around with my low quality videos while still getting a decent following on different social media

It’s amazing how you didn’t know much about growing and planting, but when you put your hart to it you have become something, I love your story, I wish one day with my knowledge to help others, and to make some money doing what I love. 😊

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

With your goal, nothing is impossible. All our best to you! 🙌

Had NOOOO idea he made this much money!!! WOWWWWW

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

He made sure to leverage his love of gardening to get to where he is now! 🔥

"Overplanning and underacting" that is such a huge trap, and I am grateful he brought it up! Great episode. I love Kevin's practical approach and his openness in sharing his journey.

@UpFlip

5 ай бұрын

These are traps that are hard to be "trapped" in. Hope you learned some tips from him on how to overcome it 💪

Respect bro… I’m 33, AA, I garden and I listen to the Beets daily! (Epic Gardening Podcast)

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Have you tried listening to the UpFlip podcast too? ☺️

This is a fascinating insight into how people can create a business from their passion. Kudos to Kevin, Jacques et al. Epic promoting AU Birdies in the US... when is Epic coming down under to return the favour?

Can we just appreciate how Kev has responded to a lot of the conments....this is ❤!!!

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

He's dedicated to his viewers! Thanks for watching! 🙏

Home gardening is a revolution! Power to the people everywhere :). Hoping Epic Gardening can sponsor in other growing zones.

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

That's spot on! Do you see gardening as a hobby, or perhaps you're considering turning it into a profitable venture? 🌱