“It’s been a long, rough, hard road.” -

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[@naturessweetbees3033]

Just love listening when Bob talks...you not only hear the honesty in his voice but you can feel it and immediately connect or relate to whatever topic he is discussing.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks, I really enjoyed talking with him.

[@LeesBeesMB]

Great conversation and willingness to share thank you very much greatly appreciated!

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks Dave!

[@markbooth8458]

Bob is a smart man. He was talking about price increase. I'm just a side liner, and I'm going to have to go up on the price of my honey next year. I have been putting it off for a couple of years. My supplies have increased so much, and it's hard to get supplies sometimes.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

You didn’t see this, but just on some bottles his cost has gone up 20%.

[@marcuswright8998]

Nathan, this is your strong suit. A lot of people romanticize turning a hobby into a business. This has truly opened my eyes. From the thickness of concrete floors to cash flow has made realize you have to go all in if you want to be a commercial producer. This has made me more comfortable and secure in my choice to be a hobby beekeeper.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

That is awesome Marcus! The best compliment you could give me is to tell me I helped you make an informed decision. Thank you.

[@myron2386]

There is so much info packed into this video series!

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Bob’s a wealth of information.

[@grantp8833]

Didnt expect that Nice to see Bob is still Bob even Preased or unleashes. Respect to the Man and your channel for sure. Bob I am a fist year beekeeper from Michigan. Headed down to Alabama in March think I am driving over to just visit your shop.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks Grant!

[@nancynolton6079]

Been loving this series and getting a greater understanding of all that goes into an operation like Bob's. He is like a bee hive himself with all his sources bringing the "nectar/honey" and him packing it into "cells/jars". Amazing all around. Not only does he know his bees but the industry as well. Hats off to both of you!

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks Nancy

[@BeeGeeTheImp]

I learned a new word: monopsony. Getting smarter every day.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks Barry!

[@FrederickDunn]

Hello! I just wanted to stop in and say how nice it was to talk with you at the Hive Life Conference. I wish you all the best in beekeeping and hope to see you again next year. Bob Binnie is such a great guy and I'm so glad he's generous with his experience and knowledge.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks Frederick, it was a pleasure meeting you.

[@beebum1909]

This has been a great series, really enjoyed the information.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@shevlin2650]

This was a great interview. It was nice meeting you at the HLC in TN. You are destined to do well in the future. Craig Fr VA / SML Bees.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

I really appreciate that Craig.

[@beekeepinggarden165]

Thank you for great interview with Bob lot's of very important information about Beekeeping & Honey Emperor in biggest scales. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Thank you

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks

[@thesidelinebeekeeper-craig6924]

Another great video! Thanks for putting together this series. Glad I got to meet you at hive life 2022. Stay safe and hope you overwinter well.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks Craig!

[@daverowden-RowdyBeeFarms]

Met you at the conference. It was great. I’m a big fan

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks Dave, great to meet you.

[@researcherAmateur]

Yeah, fighting bureaucracy is a big part of it this days.
With fishing, olive oil, esential oils destilery, vineyard and honey bees all under one... there is no way l could do it without someone to do it for me. You need to be a calm cool guy like Bob to do it right

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks

[@billc3405]

Im very please with this series of videos. Thank you Bob for being very open with your knowledge and experiences with out that this series would be very little value or may even lead someone into trouble.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks Bill

[@taylorboysoutdoors]

Have enjoyed this series. Bob is a wealth of knowledge in a gentleman 👏

[@DuckRiverHoney]

Thanks!

[@Peter_Gunn]

Bob Bennie Honey Emperor. That's crazy. To hear him talk you would never think he was that big. Great video.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

He’s very down to earth.

[@hootervillehoneybees8664]

Bob strikes me as one that never wishes to retire. See that alot of that in the bee life . Like they have these goals but retirement not one of them. Growing up with auto workers for parents that looked forward to retirement every single day that's how I grew up thinking it worked. Course now days there's no big retirement plan at most these union jobs ..

[@DuckRiverHoney]

If you enjoy what you do, why quit?

[@AmbrosianBeeCo]

Curious to know bob and other Beekeeper/packer’s exit strategy? Sell the whole business with the book of business as is or parcel it out to several individual buyers. He’s built a impressive business.

[@DuckRiverHoney]

That’s a good question. It takes a special person to run that business.