My UNFORGETTABLE Year as a ZIPPY'S Ambassador in HAWAII + tips for brand deals

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

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  • @HelloFromHawaii
    @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +4

    Mahalo again to Zippy's for the support. And I hope other local creators are able to learn from the lessons I've had to learn in working with brands. As I've shared in this video, #3 is the most important thing to look for, IMO. 🤙

  • @orientxpress3093
    @orientxpress3093 Год назад +15

    Two ways to build a brand. Some folks purchase one, advertise and hope it gains traction. But others keep their nose to the grindstone, do the work day-in day-out and a brand emerges from their labor. The latter, my friend, is you. Thank you for the effort you put into creating content that shares Hawaiian culture and values. Your ability to articulate the struggles and accomplishments of your people will perhaps one day lead to real and lasting change.
    Mahalo from Oregon.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +4

      Mahalo for the Super Thanks. Appreciate the kind words 🤙

  • @THATSrelativity
    @THATSrelativity Год назад +14

    I found myself nodding along while listening to Zippy's explanation for why they wanted to work with you, and I'm sure many of us viewers agreed with what they had to say! Your videos about Hawai'i, its culture, its problems, and its values have helped me make friends here in Hawai'i after moving here from the mainland. I'm always going to be from the mainland, but listening to your videos helped me to be a little more in tune with the stories and perspectives of local people. I would absolutely call your channel a community resource, and you should be proud of what you've accomplished here. Now go treat yourself to some mochizadas!

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +3

      Mahalo for the kind words. Hope the videos have helped as you get used to Hawaii.

  • @bballerforever
    @bballerforever Год назад +14

    Zippy’s likes you because they can easily see you’re genuine. Your heartfelt love of Hawaii comes from deep emotion and joy, not a superficial feeling.
    I’m in Cali, have been to Oahu 3 times. 6 months ago, our first place to eat was the Zippy’s on Kapahulu Ave. and I had your favorite Zip Pac.
    Man, it was a delicious breakfast!
    Thanks for introducing Zippy’s to me.
    And do you know where the Zippy’s is in Vegas? I went there a month ago but didn’t see one. Thanks.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +2

      I'm glad you tried it. I'm not sure when Zippy's will open in Vegas. Maybe this year?

    • @EvilTheOne
      @EvilTheOne Год назад +1

      @@HelloFromHawaii Taken from Google . . . Where is Zippy's going to be in Las Vegas?
      The pandemic interrupted construction, which resumed in summer 2022, at the corner of Badura Avenue and Montessouri Street. TO BE ENJOYED VERY SOON!

  • @eileentaba960
    @eileentaba960 Год назад +3

    Thanks, Chris! I always feel you like you share “real life”.
    Zippy’s was our “go to”…when we lived in Honolulu. Miss it, but inevitably make at least one stop there when we fly over from Kaua’i.

  • @tracyalan7201
    @tracyalan7201 Год назад +6

    Too true. Zippy's was smart from the startup as there were few locations in the 60's that were all night locations that didn't matter what the customer wore. Inside or outside, it was there, even when it was only the McCully Branch of Zippy's. Then, they expanded with Ala Moana, Pali, Makiki, Kapahulu, Kaneohe, Kailua, Aiea, and other locations. Having staple eats, that they teens age at all hours, and evolving with the lunch/dinner crowd, along with the teens to adults to grand and great parents was smart. It was great, that few awhile, they had the Japanese meals at Ala Moana. So, they were growing. As for content creator, you're doing great and will be supported by the fans. Keep going strong.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +2

      They have a consistent menu, which has helped keep Zippy's somewhat timeless. 🤙

  • @Caritaira
    @Caritaira Год назад +2

    Love how genuine and real you are. Thanks for sharing your perspective!

  • @leilanihimmelmann9190
    @leilanihimmelmann9190 Год назад +3

    Excellent! I absolutely love Zippys and go there everytime I go back to Hawaii. Hearing how astute and aware of their brand is impressive and makes me so proud. I’ve been eating there since I was a kid growing up in Kaneohe. Aloha.

  • @Obake796
    @Obake796 Год назад

    I love zips. It has a special place in my heart with great memories there just like you said… after a football game or a night out with friends late night or a quick stop for dinner. Selling chili for fundraisers. So many choices, all of them good. Chili cheese burrito. Portuguese sausage breakfast sandwich. Saimin. Fried chicken. Zip pac. Sushi. Hamburger steak. Portuguese bean soup. Mac salad. Do bash cake. Naples. They might be a little pricy but it’s good, consistent food, eat at all times of the day or night, so much variety. Fan for life. Appreciate ur videos, I can relate to much of the things you speak about having grown up in Hawai’i.

  • @milessakauye8819
    @milessakauye8819 Год назад +2

    Alway enjoy your vlogs. Thank you for your insights and opinions. Just came back for a couple of weeks and ate at Zippy"s twice. Heard good things about their Korean fried chicken and it did not disappoint. Saimin is definitely nostalgic for me.

  • @AuthenticallyCharles
    @AuthenticallyCharles Год назад +3

    Happy 4 year anniversary to you and your RUclips channel, Chris! I'm so proud of you and seeing your growth on RUclips. May more success come your way on RUclips and in your life.

  • @shosmyth1454
    @shosmyth1454 Год назад +2

    Your genuineness is amazing about how Hawaii is struggling with high home prices and high rents due to transplants! That was conveyed to us when we were in Hawaii in 2019. That made us sad.

    • @gingermonroe4153
      @gingermonroe4153 Год назад

      California is just as expensive
      Zippy build a zippy here😅

  • @charlesgard1498
    @charlesgard1498 Год назад

    Congratulations on 4 years Chris! It’s always a pleasure to spend a few minutes with you and your family. Keep up the great work (and keep pushing for year round pumpkin pie 😉).

  • @mamafromhawaii
    @mamafromhawaii Год назад +1

    Neat to hear some of your RUclips journey and collaboration with Zippys. Also cool to hear how Zippys has gone about this whole partnering with content creators thing, a different more authentic thought out way than one time sponsorships. Thanks for sharing

  • @theresewheeler1498
    @theresewheeler1498 Год назад +2

    It’s very helpful what you are talking and sharing with us. You talk about everything locally. I ❤️ it
    We learned things about Oahu that I don’t know or was not interested at all
    But looking back a lot of of your videos make sense
    Thank you Chris and I love ❤️ zippy

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +1

      Mahalo. Glad the videos are helpful. Just trying to provide a local perspective.

  • @alexcarter8807
    @alexcarter8807 Год назад +2

    In my own experience, growing up in Hawaii meant being too poor to go to Zippy's and cooking up that S&S saimin with green onion and strips of Spam for my siblings and myself at home.

  • @CrimsomSkies
    @CrimsomSkies Год назад +2

    So true. On the way home from the beach and you've got to feed the family, Zippy's is the spot. Sooo under rated.

  • @bkproductions3569
    @bkproductions3569 Год назад +1

    I have been talking and posting about Hawaii issues for as long as FB existed. From clarifications of Kanaka to Kamaaina statuses to housing crisisʻs. Itʻs sensitive and so many of us have mainland relatives who take offense to what appears as an inclusive culture. Itʻs hard to share everyones perspectives in a fair and balanced way without someone taking offense. You get black balled real quick. I appreciate your videos and relate nearly 100% on every topic you discuss.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +1

      Mahalo for sharing. I think it's great that you are trying to discuss these issues, even if some act out online. I think that it's important to have safe places to discuss things in a respectful manner.

  • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
    @TheHawaiiVacationGuide Год назад

    Your channel is the best. Thanks

  • @geraldpoidog
    @geraldpoidog Год назад +2

    Paul Yokota CEO of Zippy’s is one of the coolest guys around and your site is great; good job.

  • @CT-hm1hh
    @CT-hm1hh Год назад

    Certainly feasting as much as you can is one way to enjoy your ambassadorship, but I am glad you have chosen to be responsible with this benefit and share it with others. Great. ct from SF/CA.

  • @ZellerMae
    @ZellerMae Год назад

    My husband Dean and I really enjoy your videos. Great content. Thank you for what you do.

  • @vietbaboon
    @vietbaboon Год назад +3

    I have been to Hawaii more than 5 times and haven't been to Zippy's. I must try it next time.

  • @CraftedonFifa
    @CraftedonFifa Год назад +1

    You give a really good perspective on the actual living in Hawaii, and just how a normal person is, excited to visit in a few weeks :)

  • @raytokumoto2200
    @raytokumoto2200 Год назад

    Omg! I miss Zippy’s. Great memories for sure. My favorite is the Zip Pac, I would drop in the Kapahulu one on my way to the beach. I hope one day we can move back to the islands! Mahalo for sharing

  • @vorpal22
    @vorpal22 Год назад

    It is crazy how expensive it is getting here. I love Zippy's because they're still one of the few places serving great comfort food at a good price. So many restaurants are disappointing now, but I've never been disappointed at Zippy's. Love their chicken katsu.

  • @RodSwansmad
    @RodSwansmad Год назад

    10:51 Hi Chris , that is a great acknowledgment to you 🤙it’s a feather in your cap ! Keep doing what you are doing to give a tourist like me a great understanding of Hawaii

  • @Shaipualena
    @Shaipualena Год назад +1

    New Sub here, I'm really looking forward to hearing more about tips for small RUclipsrs especially local RUclipsrs. Love the video! 💕 My family and I love zippys and its so true how important zippys is, its truly our extended family. I actually worked at zippys the Nimitz location, that's where I met my boyfriend three years later we are still together and we have a son together! 🩷 Thanks to zippys.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +2

      Mahalo for watching. I try to offer tips every year. I'm sure other creators have similar advice. Love the Nimitz location. 🤙

  • @MarcLloydZ
    @MarcLloydZ Год назад

    I'm so glad Zippys has rewards now.

  • @harveyh3696
    @harveyh3696 Год назад

    05:20 Zip-Pak for me too. Always got one on my way home returning from Vegas. The Pak is getting very pricey but still tasty.
    Nice to see the Zippys in Ewa is open 24 hours during the weekend.

  • @EvilTheOne
    @EvilTheOne Год назад +1

    The only thing I wish from Zippys is for them to reduce their prices.
    Other than that, when coming back from the mainland for my annual vacations (over 10 years), one of the first things that came to mind was "Let's go to Zippys!"
    I've been back in Hawaii for a few decades now, and local food just blows my mind.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +2

      I think it's hard. Prices have gone up everywhere.

  • @FerrisSOCAL
    @FerrisSOCAL Год назад

    Cousin, I wish for pumpkin all year round, but it's not a thing.
    Zippy's is such an interesting restaurant model around great food at an affordable price. You one lucky dog for that year. I want more merch from Zippy's

  • @ASHEVILLEMOVINGCOMPANY
    @ASHEVILLEMOVINGCOMPANY Год назад

    100% I went to Zippy's for oxtail soup just because of one of your videos grateful #grateful 🙏 you are an awesome Creator extremely sincere I always enjoy watching your videos don't ever stop

  • @wesleyjackson1222
    @wesleyjackson1222 Год назад +2

    I just went to Hawaii in 2022. I ate at Zippy's due to watching your video. I like the Zip Pack.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад

      Glad you tried it. Hope you noticed that that's where a lot of locals go to eat.

    • @wesleyjackson1222
      @wesleyjackson1222 Год назад

      @HelloFromHawaii. It was good. I am not a fan of spam( my grandmother fed it to us too much). I love the mac salad, beef teriyaki, and fish.

    • @wesleyjackson1222
      @wesleyjackson1222 Год назад

      I forgot to say. Yes, I did pick up on the volume of locals in Zippy's.

  • @marmeone
    @marmeone Год назад

    Loved the video Chris. No one place is the perfect place to live, but Hawai'i is pretty darn close! We do have Zippy's here in Hilo. But, I gotta say, my favorite location used to be the Zippy's on Nimitz Highway cause they made the best Fried Saimin!

  • @Karen-qo6dh
    @Karen-qo6dh Год назад

    Another great video! You have a good head on your shoulders. Very intelligent and insightful. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Keep up the good work!

  • @julieb7882
    @julieb7882 Год назад

    I'm watching this a second time. I had a thought about the pumpkin pie. There have been fewer pumpkins for some reason, so Zippys may not be able to obtain enough pumpkin to serve it year round. Wish you could have it more than a month or so a year.

  • @Wimplo86
    @Wimplo86 Год назад

    To go, always the Zap Pac. If I dine in, I love their chili/fried chicken plate

  • @logikell
    @logikell Год назад

    Wish they had some locations on the mainland. I think they are building on in Las Vegas. Will just have to wait to go when I am there in December. Yum.

  • @itsourlocallife
    @itsourlocallife Год назад

    Keep up the good work! We always enjoy your videos. 🤙

  • @piperlani
    @piperlani Год назад

    Great video as always🤙🏼

  • @j.r.s8737
    @j.r.s8737 Год назад

    Zippy's is so good, and they are open on some holidays or the day before!

  • @katherineyanagihara2909
    @katherineyanagihara2909 Год назад

    Aloha 🌺 Love Zippy's for the late night snack, (don't want to go home) we used have custard pie w/chocolate ice cream! It was so fun. 🥰

  • @RanalynnNaipo
    @RanalynnNaipo Год назад

    Ok….now I’m getting hungry. Their Korean chicken salad and zip min saimin is always my favorite. When your passionate about a topic it comes across naturally.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад

      Definitely helps when you're passionate about a topic. Also makes it more fun to make the video. 🤙

  • @garypalmer6848
    @garypalmer6848 Год назад

    Because of your videos I will definitely be going to Zippys! Trip is coming up soon and once I told my wife they have oxtail soup and that was that! Curious can I tell them Chris sent me? Want you to get the credit since I would have never known about them without your channel.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +1

      Just have a great time in Hawaii and enjoy the food. I'd recommend the Apple napple and mochizada to take out as pastries for the next morning.

    • @garypalmer6848
      @garypalmer6848 Год назад

      Thanks!

  • @shosmyth1454
    @shosmyth1454 Год назад

    I love Pumpkin Pie too! Thank you again.

  • @beehere1
    @beehere1 Год назад +1

    I love your channel!

  • @rickchapman3051
    @rickchapman3051 Год назад +1

    Use your influence... bring Zippy's to kona.,,,you can do it.

  • @gwillis01
    @gwillis01 Год назад +1

    Hello dude Thank you for a pleasant video

  • @WarbirdShooter
    @WarbirdShooter Год назад +1

    11:30 - 13:00 Why I watch your content.

  • @melaniewantsabeer243
    @melaniewantsabeer243 Год назад

    Here on the main Island by the Volcano Going to Zippy's in Hilo later Can't wait for the goodness

  • @BobbyHo2022
    @BobbyHo2022 Год назад +1

    So whats your fav zippys food? As a kid my fav was the mini spaghetti.

    • @nplus1watches35
      @nplus1watches35 Год назад

      I agree, spaghetti w/ a side of fried chicken. 'Sounds weird, but it's ono. First meal off the plane, and Zip pac for the plane ride home. And lots of meals in between.

  • @alanyoung159
    @alanyoung159 Год назад

    I need me some Zippy's!!!!!

  • @davidbarker5030
    @davidbarker5030 Год назад

    Fried saimin with da kamaboku on top, ono!

  • @michaellewisjones-7894
    @michaellewisjones-7894 Год назад

    No one leaves when everything is ok.

  • @thursdayangelgummybear1513
    @thursdayangelgummybear1513 Год назад

    So many drunken nights after the gentlemen's clubs going to zippys🤙

  • @johnkato4138
    @johnkato4138 Год назад

    Bring back Chicken Katsu Curry. I love it.

  • @elevatedemotions4548
    @elevatedemotions4548 Год назад

    Zippys alright but I would accept their Ambassador program too 💯📈

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie
    @SuiGenerisAbbie Год назад +2

    I really want to see a Zippy's come to Seattle, Washington. I have told them this on Twitter, and on Facebook, too. Anything you can do to help Zippy's get to Seattle would be a help to me.
    I know that Zip's is coming to Vegas, soon, but there are so many Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders living here in Seattle who would also love to see Zip's come to Sea-Town.
    Yummy food Zippy's has!
    Chili is the best

    • @SuiGenerisAbbie
      @SuiGenerisAbbie Год назад +1

      Chris, I have also emailed Uwajimaya about putting a Zippy's in its food court, but, no one has replied to me ... except Zippy's!

    • @X-Kid_Z
      @X-Kid_Z Год назад +1

      @@SuiGenerisAbbie Maybe we gotta get a Zippy's in Washington petition going.

    • @SuiGenerisAbbie
      @SuiGenerisAbbie Год назад

      @@X-Kid_Z I sure would not mind. Can you start a petition, please?

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +2

      I'm sure they've looked into. The Vegas location may be a good test to see how they do.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +1

      Lol. I used to work there in Oregon. 😆

  • @MrLightmandu
    @MrLightmandu Год назад +1

    Zippo’s could not have chosen a better ambassador.

  • @SuiGenerisAbbie
    @SuiGenerisAbbie Год назад

    OOPS, I have a question for you: Who writes, sings and plays the theme song for your channel?
    Who also wrote and plays the music at this timepoint, please? 14:00?

  • @misoloco4887
    @misoloco4887 Год назад

    Love zippys chili 👍🌈

  • @tleeg74
    @tleeg74 Год назад +1

    Ive been to Waikiki 4 times in the past 5 years and I always wanted to try Zippys.
    When we went this past summer, friends kept saying we need to try Rainbow Drive In, they said it was amazing so we passed on Zippys and went there. Big mistake because I wasn't a big fan and wish we went to Zippys instead. Next time we go to Waikiki...I'll definitely try it.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад

      Hope you get to try it. Big menu of local foods. And plenty of locations so not just limited to Kapahulu.

    • @RodSwansmad
      @RodSwansmad Год назад

      @tleeg74 When locals say best plate lunch on the island is Rainbow DriveIn , (I’ve had RainbowDriveIn and was NOT impressed) The only thing I can think of, is because it’s cheap. I’m guessing Best means Cheap in local language.

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Год назад

    Aftah go Beach !!!
    😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
    🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜
    🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊

  • @jesuscastillo3335
    @jesuscastillo3335 Год назад

    Oh pleeease, don't tell me there are no Hooters in Hawaii , that's where I have my site check.

  • @justinwiseman8965
    @justinwiseman8965 Год назад

    I used to love and eat at zippy until I started eating better food from all around. Now I can't eat most all the food at zippy cuz it's not delicious. Only stuff i can maybe eat is the korean chicken and the chili. 😢

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад

      Well, the chicken and chili are pretty good 😆

  • @islandsnow
    @islandsnow Год назад

    Zippys is kinda expensive and the takeout counter is soooooooooo slow. I mean ridiculously slow. Maybe it’s better now or the two I go to is slow

    • @hawaiiguy1
      @hawaiiguy1 Год назад +1

      Every place expensive... Labor is short, wea you been? Das why slooow...

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +1

      It can be slow at times. That's why I call ahead or use the app.

  • @minc4970
    @minc4970 Год назад

    I can see you are struggling with the fact that there could be a possible conflict of interest between you and Zippy's. Just for the fact you revealed your ambassorship with Zippy's did not dent your credibility. But be careful. The Darkseid can be seductive. For example, there is someone who covers mom and pop shops in Oahu. Then, there is someone who covers fancy restaurants with sponsorship. Your videos represent you and your credibility in particular. So be careful. Regarding Zippy's, I tried a few months ago after watching your video on it. But my Z Pac had undercooked chicken. I took it back to the front and they refunded. Not much money but that was nice and deadly. Not your fault but watch out for the risks you can't control. I care for you knowing what you are trying to acco.plish through this channel. I care.😊 😊😊

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад

      Mahalo for the comment. Glad that other creators are also getting sponsors. Sponsorships and working with brands is tough. Learning a lot through experience.

  • @the92r
    @the92r Год назад

    i may be an anomaly... never had zippys.. born maui, just never went...

  • @bilguana11
    @bilguana11 Год назад

    Never been; not on the tourist list.

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад +1

      Yeah, Zippy's is a local favorite. Not really advertised to tourists.

  • @hansolo8225
    @hansolo8225 Год назад +3

    Nooo!!!!!!!! keep zippys a local restaurant. We don’t want tourists there!!!!

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад

      Nah, Zippy's is for everyone 🤙

    • @hansolo8225
      @hansolo8225 Год назад

      @@HelloFromHawaii Tourists ruin every good local restaurant.

    • @RodSwansmad
      @RodSwansmad Год назад

      @@hansolo8225Come on bro, as a tourist heading to your island in May , I’m eating Zippys. Love eating at local restaurants and not the big chains to support the locals. Aloha
      I’m not getting the Aloha feeling from your sentence We don’t want tourists there.

    • @hansolo8225
      @hansolo8225 Год назад

      @@RodSwansmad Yet another future restaurant chain with a 2 hour wait filled with entitled mainland Karens and Darrens…Thx for ruining our beloved Zippys. @Hello From Hawaii.

  • @markbigelow2608
    @markbigelow2608 Год назад

    Worst fries

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад

      I actually like the fries. My wife does too.

    • @markbigelow2608
      @markbigelow2608 Год назад

      @@HelloFromHawaii yeah, all kama'aina do. I like bigger fries. I liked the mahi plate and turkey dinner. Wonton soup good too.

  • @Mikethecoolguy
    @Mikethecoolguy Год назад

    Wow, I’ll never eat zippys after asking people to poison themselves in exchange for food

    • @HelloFromHawaii
      @HelloFromHawaii  Год назад

      I'm not sure I understand, but thanks for watching

  • @travisgrant5608
    @travisgrant5608 Год назад +1

    My fav ... Chili-Rice! Broke DA Mouth ONO!! 🤙