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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

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  • @UpFlip
    @UpFlip  4 месяца назад +24

    Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to kajabi.com/upflip

    • @process-stories
      @process-stories 4 месяца назад +1

      The video is very interesting and informative!

  • @michaelcheli5842
    @michaelcheli5842 4 месяца назад +546

    California had a longtime family run oyster farm on Drakes Bay in Marin County, that purified the water and left the bay cleaner on a daily bases; but some ignorant activists who claimed to care about the environment;, but had no understanding of the benefits oyster farming had on the bay, started whining in opposition to this environmentally friendly oyster farming operation, until they finally got their way and had the longtime business shutdown and removed from the bay, resulting in no benefit to the environment, or to the community. Ignorance and activism are a dangerous combination!

    • @muddwhistle7833
      @muddwhistle7833 4 месяца назад +63

      Pure California, we need to sell it back to Mexico and use the proceeds for K-12 education for the other 49 states that actually care about their citizens

    • @Doriamo
      @Doriamo 4 месяца назад +35

      Sounds like a pretty California thing to do.

    • @WutherWave-qc3ud
      @WutherWave-qc3ud 4 месяца назад +15

      I’m from California… sounds like our leaders sadly.. meanwhile as a Californian reading that it sounds amazing and should have been kept.

    • @chickenpotpie4045
      @chickenpotpie4045 4 месяца назад

      @@muddwhistle7833 The problem isn't the land, it's the idiots that inhabit it, they'll just go screw up another state.

    • @commentforthealgo5383
      @commentforthealgo5383 4 месяца назад +5

      wheres the documentary bro

  • @johnlozauskas778
    @johnlozauskas778 4 месяца назад +42

    This young man has the right and sustainable attitude. He's not only made a community, but he has spread the wealth around and that is great.

  • @SeanOHanlon
    @SeanOHanlon 4 месяца назад +233

    Two things:
    1. 50% profit margin in any business is fantastic.
    2. He's selling to customers down in Savannah which should tell you about the growth potential for oyster farming.
    BTW: Crushed oyster shells can be used in bricks, mortars, concrete mixes, and road construction to increase strength and durability.

    • @30anvz28
      @30anvz28 4 месяца назад +17

      Oyster shells should be recycled back into the water to help promote oyster growth.
      It’s going to take about a million to kickstart this type of business. I know because a friend of mine invested in one here in the Bluffton, 25 minutes north of Savannah.
      His mom having a dock already says a lot about how much he saved in upstate costs, and his parents most likely had some type of wealth and probably helped him along the way.

    • @Scrap5000
      @Scrap5000 4 месяца назад +8

      Plus sold to poultry farmers; chickens need the calcium.

    • @ryang1963
      @ryang1963 4 месяца назад

      @@30anvz28 Thank you for the truth!

    • @d3m0n54in7
      @d3m0n54in7 4 месяца назад +4

      ​@@30anvz28how would you reintroduce the shells to the ocean without creating deoxygenated zones and severely altering the PH of the water? The shells pose more of a risk to marine life if reintroduced so it would be more environmentally conscious to send them to other industries that would otherwise mine the constituent elements from the ground via limestone mines.

    • @30anvz28
      @30anvz28 4 месяца назад

      @@d3m0n54in7 don’t ask me. I’m no scientist. I just know they grow better on old shells and our county has collection spots for shells and somehow reintroduces them into the river beds to promote faster growth.
      Also. These are tidal rivers. So I have a feeling two tide cycles (24 hours) would probably eliminate those concerns.

  • @avayu2289
    @avayu2289 4 месяца назад +64

    This guy gives me hope for humanity. Food for thought in every sense! Thank you! What great business ethics! 👍

    • @OneTimeSlots
      @OneTimeSlots 20 дней назад

      @@avayu2289 but the high levels of toxins within oysters is terrible to eat, no?

  • @jamestackett3600
    @jamestackett3600 4 месяца назад +13

    We need more people like this guy! Genuine guy, Treats people fairly, pays his people fairly. Trying to share the information for others to get into the industry. Amazing.
    I don't eat oysters but if I did I would order from them hands down.

    • @intsccents
      @intsccents 3 месяца назад +1

      Me too ! as a business owner myself i try very hard to make quality products and when i watched this young man i knew that he was producing the best product he can, he walks the walk and talks the talk 100% honest and that shines right through..

  • @ColinLennard
    @ColinLennard 4 месяца назад +83

    His reason for success is that he is not greedy & wants to share. He is a giver & not just a taker.
    The reason for failure, call it all sorts of thing but it is effort.
    Just remember that "Today's targets become tomorrow's minimums".

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад +7

      Thank you for your kind words. Today's target become tomorrows minimums. Love that.

    • @UnluckyHistorian
      @UnluckyHistorian 3 месяца назад +2

      A lot of people who get into this kind of business with fast cash in mind are the ones who often fail. A similar case would be crayfish boom and bust. A lot of people got into the crayfish farming biz and then that exploded supply. People who were in it for fast cash dropped out quickly but people who did it for actual livelihood, tradition, and community stuck around and recovered once those resource exploiters dropped out.

  • @trueseeker262
    @trueseeker262 4 месяца назад +28

    James. You sir speak with passion, your technical knowledge and expression of knowledge through learning, is astounding. You love what you do is the drive to success, thank you!

  • @KrugerrandFarms
    @KrugerrandFarms 4 месяца назад +24

    My uncles had the same kind of buisiness on Long island's Great south bay. They fished for hard shell clams and eventually they cultured seed and planted them in the bay. This was a really good business ontill the 80s when they retired . The market was restaurants in NYC. I grew up with this and I didn't realize that every one didn't eat clams. This really brings bac memories.

    • @waffle_chair9269
      @waffle_chair9269 Месяц назад

      How long did your uncles survive with good health?

  • @CDeCollibus
    @CDeCollibus 4 месяца назад +27

    props to the audio guys... couldn't hear the wind even tho they were on the damn water

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад +6

      Thanks for noticing our hard work! 🙏

    • @CDeCollibus
      @CDeCollibus 4 месяца назад +1

      @@UpFlip any chance you guys are hiring? i dont see a careers page on the website

    • @farzana6676
      @farzana6676 Месяц назад

      ​@@UpFlip How do you limit wind noise?

    • @robbtherich4051
      @robbtherich4051 Месяц назад

      Denoiser and a low pass filter will help, aswell as a quality microphone for some easy to Impliment solutions

    • @zahnymedia
      @zahnymedia 5 дней назад

      @@farzana6676 we use small fuzzy windscreens (called deadcats lol) when the wind picks up, when possible we also try and put the wind at their backs while filming to help block gusts of wind. this mixed with some post production effects help keep the audio clear.

  • @andrewwatkins1561
    @andrewwatkins1561 4 месяца назад +14

    Very good video. I listened from start to finish. I like his enthusiasm and willingness to share his secrets.

    • @WutherWave-qc3ud
      @WutherWave-qc3ud 4 месяца назад

      Most people will never share their secrets that’s the crazy part.

  • @brianvinciguerra1934
    @brianvinciguerra1934 4 месяца назад +140

    Oysters were instrumental in cleaning up the New River and Wilson Bay area of Onslow County, NC after a 15 million gallon hog waste spill in 1995. This environmental disaster nearly killed the New River but the humble oyster stepped in and accelerated the recovery.

    • @cory_aqua
      @cory_aqua 4 месяца назад +25

      …they cleaned the bay, what exactly are we eating then?

    • @jpxgs
      @jpxgs 4 месяца назад +2

      @@cory_aqua oyster, for whatever reason

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад +13

      They actually filter the harmful stuff and spit it out. It looks like mud. They are very safe to eat! We promise!

    • @stephenenglish7168
      @stephenenglish7168 4 месяца назад +5

      ​@@crystalcoastoysters I would like to learn more about that. would you post links to sources?

    • @sebastian3004
      @sebastian3004 4 месяца назад

      @@stephenenglish7168 That is completely fucking bullshit. They filter it and keep all the bad stuff. This is 2nd grade level education in my country. I bet U.S is quite different?

  • @willberten9836
    @willberten9836 4 месяца назад +6

    Aquaculture farming has been a long time dream of mine, but it has always seemed so unattainable. This is so inspiring.

  • @oysterman_8833
    @oysterman_8833 3 месяца назад +6

    Oyster farmer myself. Hurricane Michael wiped me out in 2018. Covid wiped me out again in 2020. Finally started to put it together this year, then out of state oysters at half the price have wiped out the market.

    • @nextgenerationsshow
      @nextgenerationsshow 3 месяца назад

      That's rough. What are your plans now?

    • @JT-jg8le
      @JT-jg8le 3 месяца назад +3

      Half price?? What. For real? They still the same price at the restaurants.

  • @Redleef607
    @Redleef607 4 месяца назад +5

    Love how he's so open about his business, and learned alot from this. Hard work and grit, full respect and wish him all the success in the future.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts and well wishes! 🌟

  • @chefscorner7063
    @chefscorner7063 4 месяца назад +4

    As a professional Chef I love this mans attitude. He's raising a great product at a reasonable price, that's a rare thing in this business.

  • @driferjk24
    @driferjk24 3 месяца назад +2

    Man, this host is something else. The way he keeps getting involved in every part of the process is great!

  • @brysonmcha
    @brysonmcha 4 месяца назад +50

    If James is reading this, why not get the 2s and the grow them to 6s and make 15k for every 100k you grow? 1500$ of profit everyday before scaling. far less labor and over head.

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад +51

      Its 15k per Million. Also we are not really set up for the seed business. Still a lot more to figure out!

    • @eddiemisel6506
      @eddiemisel6506 4 месяца назад +1

      @@crystalcoastoysters Hi James, I love being on the water, especially if it is a work environment. Would love to learn everything regarding oyster business, so my question to you: do you want to partner up with working and liquid guy as myself? Please let me know, really looking forward..Thank you

    • @brysonmcha
      @brysonmcha 4 месяца назад +4

      @@crystalcoastoysters Ohh gotcha, I miss understood. Was just curious bc it seemed viable. Thanks for answering

    • @TURKEDITZ-kd9sn
      @TURKEDITZ-kd9sn 4 месяца назад

      @@crystalcoastoysters its mean you have to grow bigger than it will be sold.kind like some shadow stuff here.why it can not be sold at that age?

    • @TURKEDITZ-kd9sn
      @TURKEDITZ-kd9sn 4 месяца назад

      ??​@ChiChi-r4o

  • @Savannahjbo
    @Savannahjbo 4 месяца назад +5

    I aboslutely love that they are willing and seem egar to see others get into this industry and dosnt seem to mind the potential competition .

  • @cameronpollock
    @cameronpollock 4 месяца назад +10

    never understood people who say "fear of failure" but "fear of success" is the unknown and life-changing for you and others around you.

    • @giovannigiorgio8962
      @giovannigiorgio8962 4 месяца назад +1

      Who in the world fears success?

    • @joezupko
      @joezupko 4 месяца назад

      @@giovannigiorgio8962 sounds crazy but apparently it's pretty common

    • @cameronpollock
      @cameronpollock 4 месяца назад

      @@giovannigiorgio8962 These are The same people that don't fear failure, obviously..

    • @VeritatisQ
      @VeritatisQ 3 месяца назад

      @@giovannigiorgio8962 How many actual successful people do you really know?

    • @cameronpollock
      @cameronpollock 2 месяца назад

      @@giovannigiorgio8962 People who dont fear failure

  • @TheAeroInsider
    @TheAeroInsider 4 месяца назад +8

    Absolutely phenomenal mic capture. It was windy as heck, and I didn't hear anything but dialogue!

  • @calebdebele1223
    @calebdebele1223 4 месяца назад +18

    18:43 is key for entrepreneurs thanks upflip!

    • @chefgiovanni
      @chefgiovanni 4 месяца назад +1

      Exactly. There are lots of people in the Oyster business. Also, never eat oysters from polluted waters.
      And always cook your oysters. Just a few facts from the Master Chefs. Let's get cooking.

  • @james-rl2th
    @james-rl2th 3 месяца назад +4

    Smart business. He should also do oyster stands at events. Extra money + “free” marketing while spreading the love of oysters.

  • @TheNightwalker247
    @TheNightwalker247 4 месяца назад +3

    Such a cool video/interview. Props on the oyster farmer for sharing! Have you looked at 3d ocean farming? Basically integrating oysters with kelp and traps for crustaceans. Would give you more harvests from the same leases

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback! 😄

  • @augeniasestokaite4674
    @augeniasestokaite4674 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for being you and not giving up!!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the positive vibes! ✨

  • @cacaokingdom3122
    @cacaokingdom3122 4 месяца назад +1

    We don't have legally harvestable wild oysters in the PNW so all oysters are farmed. The most common areas here are in bays and the farming is done in mud beds without cages. Branding based on location is a big thing for our local oysters.

  • @intsccents
    @intsccents 3 месяца назад +2

    How much did i love this video well all i can say is look at the lifestyle ! mother nature living near or on the bay or ocean and what a guy this guy is sharing in the profits of this business with his employees . this is hard work and he is not only enriching himself but all that particapte in the farming...

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  3 месяца назад

      Well said! What a role model! 🙌

  • @busbystandup1337
    @busbystandup1337 Месяц назад +1

    3:16 Reminds me of President Herbert Hoover's promise of "a chicken in every pot." Back then chickens were tiny, expensive, and for the rich; much like lobster today. That could be a great slogan for you... "An oyster in every hand."

  • @garypick
    @garypick 4 месяца назад +64

    The aspect I never understood about oysters are, if they are the filter system for the junk in the water, how it is that they are safe to eat, especially in waterways plagued by pollution? And, how can someone without a lab properly test the oysters to know that they are safe to eat?

    • @jeffhiggins808
      @jeffhiggins808 4 месяца назад +1

      Yes they must be raised in a healthy environment to be safe to eat. In such an environment the “junk “ They eat is mostly plankton and the rest is organic matter. They accumulate toxins if they are present

    • @Neoprenesiren
      @Neoprenesiren 4 месяца назад

      Oysters release enzymes and harbor certain food safe bacteria that break down organic environmental pollutants, but when the oysters detect heavy metals or other non organic pollutants it will close and protect itself thus signaling to you the presence of such contaminants. It's also not difficult for us to detect contaminants because well the methods to do so are cheap. For instance there is a chemical that changes colors in response to certain heavy metals. that color is visible to our naked eye but to really understand the exact amount and type of metal you can run it through a spectrometer to get exact specific results.

    • @drakechap
      @drakechap 4 месяца назад +14

      I thought the same thing. Also, if they benefit the environment, why farm them?

    • @evandiskett2512
      @evandiskett2512 4 месяца назад

      ​because farming increases population by millions of oysters through ideal living conditions, most wild ones die as babies, same theory as breeding pandas an releasing them to boost populations​@@drakechap

    • @DontEatFibre
      @DontEatFibre 4 месяца назад

      Oysters rely on an innate immune system, which means they have basic mechanisms to fight off pathogens but lack the adaptive immune response found in more complex animals.
      They use cells called hemocytes to engulf and destroy bacteria and other pathogens through a process called phagocytosis.
      Oysters produce antimicrobial peptides that can help kill or inhibit the growth of certain bacteria.
      Oysters sold commercially are usually harvested from regulated waters that are monitored for pollution levels. Authorities close these areas if contamination exceeds safe levels.
      This is a process where oysters are placed in clean, monitored water for a period before being sold. This allows them to purge contaminants from their systems.
      Cooking oysters can kill harmful bacteria and viruses, making them safer to eat. However, this does not remove heavy metals or chemical contaminants.

  • @RogerMather-gq8rn
    @RogerMather-gq8rn 2 месяца назад +1

    What an extraordinary, understandable and fascinating interview. Thanks so much.

  • @aarongentile7232
    @aarongentile7232 Месяц назад

    seems like the absolute best job in the world!! and the fact that it helps the environment is a big plus. The fact that oysters do not have a nervous system, which supposedly, and believably, satisfies the "non-meat eaters" is another plus.

  • @jimparsons6803
    @jimparsons6803 4 месяца назад +5

    Farming or ranching, the ocean has been around for a long time. I've heard of several BCE Roman types that did this and sold to those in BCE Rome. There's been a couple of spots on CBS' 60 Minutes about some folks in Maine (? been a few years) that grow a certain sort of kelp that is often used in cosmetics.

  • @philcavallini9657
    @philcavallini9657 4 месяца назад +1

    U spent 400k in oysters and learned a valuable lesson that will help u save millions more because of that issue. Smart man keep going brother!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  3 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for the awesome comment!

  • @goralkhatta4234
    @goralkhatta4234 4 месяца назад +8

    This is one of the best videos I have seen from UpFlip. Please take this down before the private equity guys from New York RUIN the Oyster farming business LOL. 50% margins is incredibly attractive. This guy could walk into any PE firm and get funding for scalability asap.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the high praise! 😄 It’s great to hear you enjoyed the video. Hopefully, this industry continues to thrive!

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 3 месяца назад +2

      Not for sale.

  • @ElderFreeman413
    @ElderFreeman413 4 месяца назад +3

    Always good to see these videos. I hope that they can make some recycling videos, companies who recycle metal and glass

  • @joycejudd5109
    @joycejudd5109 26 дней назад

    lowering the price strategy: just for fun, James might enjoy reading the Sam Walton story. He did not necessary lower the price, he increased the quantity of product (he was selling ladies underwear in a Dime Store for maybe $1, they didn't sell, the underwear needed moving, so he went 2 for the price of 1....they couldn't keep them in the little store. 🙂 This is a very good - and interesting - video. Thank you!

  • @TheOriginalMr_Earle
    @TheOriginalMr_Earle 4 месяца назад +4

    Loved this episode! Very interesting. Still don’t think I can get myself over the sliminess of raw oysters but very exciting opportunity for someone’s future!

  • @elementa.laudis
    @elementa.laudis 4 месяца назад +22

    Oyster shells are also used for the production of mother of pearl. Very beautiful material I sometimes use for my marquetry paintings.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for sharing! 😀

    • @deuscoromat742
      @deuscoromat742 4 месяца назад +2

      Stop sharing!

    • @elementa.laudis
      @elementa.laudis 4 месяца назад +1

      @deuscoromat742 why?

    • @Neoprenesiren
      @Neoprenesiren 4 месяца назад +3

      Oyster shells are used for more than that, they're fed to chickens for calcium supplementation.

    • @deuscoromat742
      @deuscoromat742 4 месяца назад

      Because!

  • @xanthi3121
    @xanthi3121 Месяц назад

    I worked in oysters in Sydney Australia… for 25 years… I was the champion shucker… My record was a 650 dozen hand shucking oysters a day… long time ago… I love this oysters and love getting involved. Know so much about them.

  • @Kefoo_
    @Kefoo_ 4 месяца назад +1

    -- *_Delightful story; genuinely humanitarian. Thank you!_*

  • @markcampbell4087
    @markcampbell4087 3 месяца назад +2

    Oyster farming has been operating since the 1900's its not new, but its good to see a young man give it go and be profitable,.. but be very wary of the pit falls of changes in the bays and rivers , what nearly ruined the Aus Sydney rock oyster was and introduction of the pacific oyster.

  • @OneTimeSlots
    @OneTimeSlots Месяц назад +2

    The water that gets cleaned is then absorbed into the oyster meat. Is that a healthy food in large consumption?

  • @jonnymilitia
    @jonnymilitia 3 месяца назад

    Smart dude. Good luck. I would work for thus kid in a second. He's the type of boss that employees will go that extra distance on the job with a smile on their faces.

  • @spudgn
    @spudgn 4 месяца назад +5

    I’m retiring in the Philippines. I’m on the banks of a Bay Area. Much like Chesapeake and others. I have rivers etc. There is commercial fish farming here. Tell me where to learn this please.

    • @slateization
      @slateization 4 месяца назад +3

      The challenge is in getting the baby oysters in a country without an existing industry. The start up costs might be high
      , but the chance to export to china might be a great opportunity for you.

    • @howdeedoodee6603
      @howdeedoodee6603 4 месяца назад

      Oysters need the best water, I have some doubts about Your area.

    • @cstevenson5256
      @cstevenson5256 3 месяца назад

      ​@howdeedoodee6603 not true, my state uses oysters to clean the water. They seed beds for free for any homeowner on a bay or brackish river.

  • @AngusSuter
    @AngusSuter 4 месяца назад +1

    Great video and great guy. James seems like a really sensible pleasant man. And thanks for being a good interviewer that listens

  • @RUMNIAH
    @RUMNIAH 4 месяца назад +6

    Great story and well done following your dreams

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! 🙏

  • @GameBoy8881
    @GameBoy8881 4 месяца назад +2

    In the Netherlands, we grow oisters on chains. You can pull them out with a machine and then take them all of. It's also a big operation up here.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      That's really cool! Growing oysters on chains sounds efficient. 💪

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад +3

      I'd love to go see that!

    • @randommechanical9950
      @randommechanical9950 Месяц назад

      @@crystalcoastoysters I'm an inventor with a boatload of mechanical knowledge and a passion for helping humanity. I love your attitude, personality, and mission. If you would like some help with the mechanical side (boat design, transportation, etc) feel free to reach out, I'd be thrilled to help.

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters Месяц назад

      @@randommechanical9950 6

  • @haysfamilyhomestead9451
    @haysfamilyhomestead9451 Месяц назад

    I lived in Bogue for 20 years. Got one of your cards from the seafood festival, I’m pretty sure when you first started.
    Living in NC Mountains now ready to get back to the good old Crystal Coast

  • @nattydreadlocks1973
    @nattydreadlocks1973 4 месяца назад +3

    Unfortunately, they are SUPER dependent on water quality. Check out what has happened to the Chesapeake Bay over the last forty years from fertilizer.

  • @ivanxyz1
    @ivanxyz1 4 месяца назад

    James is a giving guy. He will go far in life. I like his positivity.

  • @SheilaMink-c2t
    @SheilaMink-c2t 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for the wonderful video. I hope that people will find many good things to do with the left-over empty shells. Sheila Mink in New Mexico

  • @gdwlaw5549
    @gdwlaw5549 4 месяца назад +10

    This is a huge industry in France! Well done !

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад

      They are the blueprint.

    • @biggest23
      @biggest23 4 месяца назад +1

      Yes, when I was following the Rugby World Cup there in 2007, I spent some time in the south where there huge numbers of oyster farms and they were as cheap as chips. I absolutely gorged on them while I was there and even thinking about them now makes me want a giant platter of them all to myself again.

  • @Jero8198
    @Jero8198 2 месяца назад

    Fantastic video! Big ups to James for being such a genuine individual with admirable business ethics. And thank you to UpLift for the knowledge imparted, great value 💪🏼

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the kind words! 🙏

  • @jamesstephens1539
    @jamesstephens1539 4 месяца назад +2

    There is a oyster farm that was built and went out of business in Apalachicola Florida. You may want to check into this. It's a new built place it is a hatchery also

  • @dennisyuen3986
    @dennisyuen3986 17 дней назад

    he is the perfect guy for the job. got to love what he does

  • @doittoday1
    @doittoday1 4 месяца назад +5

    Dude dumping the oysters into the tumbler must be on AMW🤣

  • @painmt651
    @painmt651 Месяц назад

    Interesting. I have many different interests, but I don’t think I have ever looked into aquaculture like this. Well done!

  • @xthe_moonx
    @xthe_moonx 2 месяца назад +3

    who could have guessed that lowering prices could make u more money?!

  • @xanthi3121
    @xanthi3121 Месяц назад

    Buffet oysters what we call these ones.. small and these are river oysters and bare in mind we sell $35 dollars in shop a dozen..
    They are opened oysters… we have 4-5 types of oysters. Also Tasmanian pacific oysters and the are huge but absolutely great great

  • @peteaulit
    @peteaulit 4 месяца назад +3

    Questions he didn’t ask: is there a downtime? Can you take time off from farming? If so, how much and can the employees run the show while gone?

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад +4

      I take my time during the slow growth season in Jan and February. When it's too cold for scuttling

  • @edwardtroendle7041
    @edwardtroendle7041 4 месяца назад

    toad fish is a company that does something similar just only is after the cleaning of the water not the harvesting specifically. i like the aspect of both sides

  • @RUMNIAH
    @RUMNIAH 4 месяца назад +2

    There is some big Oyster Farms in NSW Australia great tips and advice gents

  • @stefan-bayer
    @stefan-bayer 4 месяца назад +4

    Cool video - great explanation! Is this only doable in salt water/ brackish water or are there ways to do it in freshwater lakes or rivers as well?

  • @Buddha_Approved
    @Buddha_Approved 4 месяца назад +1

    This is great! Amazing person and superb episode! Experience and Knowledge!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Stay tuned for more great content - we appreciate your support! 🙏

  • @jonestraloma
    @jonestraloma 2 месяца назад

    He’s a good kid and truth is, we eat a lot of oysters. He’s looking to bring the price down for the good of people. That’s awesome.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 месяца назад

      Absolutely! His passion is inspiring! ✨

  • @talquinbiker
    @talquinbiker Месяц назад

    Wow that:s pretty cool. I love oysters. Used to eat them raw with hot sauce in FL but up here in WA, you don:t dare, LoL. I go clamming and oystering when we don:t have the biotoxins. I would love to farm them but not as close to the water.
    Great attitude! That:s the spirit!

  • @redbullbundy
    @redbullbundy 4 месяца назад +1

    I am from Beaufort NC. Keep it up James!

  • @sprendergast351
    @sprendergast351 4 месяца назад +20

    Interesting, I was surprised that they have only just got into farming Oysters.
    I was helping a friend in New Zealand farming Oysters 50 years ago 😮

    • @Automedon2
      @Automedon2 4 месяца назад +3

      We have a 95,000 mile coastline. Wild oysters have never been scarce

    • @sparksmcgee6641
      @sparksmcgee6641 4 месяца назад +2

      We've been farming oysters for decades.

    • @Chris-uv4jw
      @Chris-uv4jw 3 месяца назад

      ​​@@Automedon2 they dont grow every where😂🤦‍♂ also not why this guy started farming️

  • @Gursewak173
    @Gursewak173 4 месяца назад +10

    Hotel business and big trucking company business please

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад +5

      Its on our list ;)

    • @Snado
      @Snado Месяц назад

      @gursewak173 trucking can save you time. No. Just no. The right place and time it can be good but your looking at starvation if your an owner or leaser. You will never be shown respect and the industry as a whole hates the drivers.

  • @michaelrascon3844
    @michaelrascon3844 4 месяца назад

    I'm going to run this UP! Thank you for this gift of an idea.

  • @peterrobbins2862
    @peterrobbins2862 4 месяца назад +1

    Well done best of luck to you and your venture

  • @kyleb1984
    @kyleb1984 4 месяца назад +2

    I was curious to how cold is it during winter since your playing with water and fighting wind. Its gotta be damn near 🥶

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад

      Depends on location. Winters are not to painful in North Carolina

    • @kyleb1984
      @kyleb1984 4 месяца назад

      @crystalcoastoysters I'm in georgia, still gets pretty cold. I just can't imagine being on the water during winter.

    • @dfsilversurfer
      @dfsilversurfer 4 месяца назад

      @@crystalcoastoysters dont know if answered this but with alot of road run off, fertilizer , pesticides and pollution etc often sent into waterways how are they still edible? like wat pollution stays in them. Are you required to provide test results showing any contamination levels?

  • @GenX...MCMLXV
    @GenX...MCMLXV 4 месяца назад +3

    . If you're out in your shed and sharing a few oysters you should have a bottle of Texas Pete and some damn saltines laying around , that's real NC , that's what Captain Flip should have had experienced... Rice wine vinegar ? shallots? F-ing pimento cheese???? GTSOH .... Cocktail sauce & lemon is as fancy as we get, you don't need anything else!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      We hear you! 🙌

  • @AntEksiler
    @AntEksiler 3 месяца назад

    I love lively young entrepreneurs in niche jobs. Love his attitude, I am sure he will become more successful in the future.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  3 месяца назад +1

      It's always refreshing to see young entrepreneurs thriving in unique industries. Rooting for their continued growth and future achievements! 🙏

  • @matthewbolton4289
    @matthewbolton4289 4 месяца назад +1

    This here is a very rare man to work with/for.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Truly one of a kind! 🫡

  • @complaintdesk4626
    @complaintdesk4626 3 месяца назад +2

    Where I live...on the pacific.... try eating a oyster with mint leaves and hot sauce. Dried onions a are good add on too.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  3 месяца назад

      Sounds delish! Thanks for the tip! 🙌

  • @harmansofearley
    @harmansofearley 2 месяца назад

    Really interesting as I didn't know the first thing about oysters. Not sure if i missed it, but how do they cope with environmental stuff ? I know oyster filter water and clean it, but assume water quality has to be monitored and product checked for toxins? Is it not like fish farming where you have to deal with waste / disease as well?

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 месяца назад

      Great questions! They can filter water and help maintain water quality, but you're right; monitoring environmental conditions is crucial.

  • @brianconlogue1302
    @brianconlogue1302 2 месяца назад

    He is so well spoken about his business.. He could probably have been successful in any start up business..

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 месяца назад

      Absolutely! His clear communication and insight show he has what it takes to thrive in any venture. 🙏

  • @penaeg825
    @penaeg825 4 месяца назад +2

    Love educational content! Thanks for sharing!😁👍

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Hope you learned something new today! 😀

  • @findinggreatness
    @findinggreatness 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice how you used shellfish in the ad

  • @walterhiegel3020
    @walterhiegel3020 4 месяца назад +4

    What are the contingency plans for hurricanes?

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад +3

      That's where the river karma comes in. 😅
      But we use bottom cages and minimize floating gear during hurricane season.

  • @jupiter4419
    @jupiter4419 4 месяца назад +1

    Amazing Work

  • @mattself6078
    @mattself6078 4 месяца назад +1

    I'm in Wilmington, NC. I'd love to start this. I have savings to start, could I come tag along for a few days to test this dream out?

    • @carlcarlamos9055
      @carlcarlamos9055 4 месяца назад

      Google North Carolina Fish and Wildlife and shellfish farming for a start.

  • @saadkhan-gc4jv
    @saadkhan-gc4jv Месяц назад

    Wish I caught the video before hand but I have a question. Is there a way to also have a batch where you keep the oysters for pearls? Might be a stupid question just wondering

  • @justinpullen1472
    @justinpullen1472 2 месяца назад

    James says "we" continually through the interview, says a lot about his character. I would way rather be friends with, work with and for a "we" character than a "I" character.

  • @pnuttheclownh2254
    @pnuttheclownh2254 4 месяца назад +3

    do you recycle/reuse the empty oyster shells?

  • @chasemiller2634
    @chasemiller2634 2 месяца назад

    You mentioned Cleveland as one potential market. Is that because of the potential to grow there? Or its proximity to shipping via Lake Erie?

  • @grimpickins3342
    @grimpickins3342 4 месяца назад +1

    Can you tell me how to get started farming, I live in savannah ga, grew up on the water and have always considered oyster farming but never new were to start. Any help would be great!

    • @carlcarlamos9055
      @carlcarlamos9055 4 месяца назад

      Google Georgia Fish and Wildlife and shellfish farming for a start.

  • @pnuttheclownh2254
    @pnuttheclownh2254 4 месяца назад +2

    how do you protect against hurricanes and thefts?

  • @eds032456
    @eds032456 Месяц назад

    Great video and business!!
    What do you do with the shells??

  • @commentforthealgo5383
    @commentforthealgo5383 4 месяца назад

    you're right no one has ever thought of selling oysters

  • @shardy083
    @shardy083 3 месяца назад +1

    18:00 we learn more from failure than we do from success

  • @ElementalMJ
    @ElementalMJ 4 месяца назад +1

    Bout to search regardless, can you raise oysters on or around the Mississippi?
    Like, midwest Mississippi river.

  • @RV_Chef_Life
    @RV_Chef_Life 4 месяца назад +11

    I’ve eaten oysters all over the world and inmo the best I’ve had were from WA state for whatever reason. People say Louisiana gulf oysters but honestly I grew up in Louisiana and disagree.

    • @margaritaherrera3669
      @margaritaherrera3669 4 месяца назад +2

      I am in Washington State and oysters here arenthe best, fish and Dungeness crab as well. It's all about the quality and temperature of the water.

    • @RuffRhyno
      @RuffRhyno 4 месяца назад +1

      @@margaritaherrera3669you are they ARE the best or ARENT?

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад +1

      Love blue pools out of hama hama! My favorite!

    • @garretv7247
      @garretv7247 4 месяца назад +1

      Its the coolness of the water. Cold water fish and marine life always taste the best.

    • @jimwilson8879
      @jimwilson8879 4 месяца назад +1

      Washington state has colder, cleaner water typically than Louisiana
      A local knowledge advises that shellfish are better quality during winter months

  • @BudLeiser
    @BudLeiser 2 месяца назад

    Please update us on this farm, were they affected by the hurricane?
    Hope all is well or recovering quickly.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  2 месяца назад

      We're praying for everyone's safety. 🙏

  • @improlife7659
    @improlife7659 4 месяца назад +2

    More of these entreprenours who makes a positive difference for the environment 😊

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад +1

      Let's keep supporting those who are working towards a greener future! 🫡

    • @crystalcoastoysters
      @crystalcoastoysters 4 месяца назад

      ​@@UpFlipthank you

  • @mistersniffer6838
    @mistersniffer6838 4 месяца назад

    I know, I know, no pain, no gain, but, thats a loooooooooooooot of work!!

  • @howdeedoodee6603
    @howdeedoodee6603 4 месяца назад +1

    Great content !

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  4 месяца назад

      Stay tuned for more great content - we appreciate your support! ☺️

  • @jcbrios7646
    @jcbrios7646 4 месяца назад

    This is awesome!! PLEASE! How do I know where is a good place to grow Oysters? How can I get that info? Thanks.

    • @downunderfulla6001
      @downunderfulla6001 4 месяца назад +1

      He said research. Ground material (sand, mud etc). Surrounding ecosystem so you don’t have wild oysters joining themselves to your product. Surrounding shore areas. Tides. Obviously you don’t want farmland for runoff toxins like fertiliser or animal waste. Or big cities pollution runoff. He also said to not put all your eggs in one basket, meaning farm two or three locations if you can. Just incase something goes wrong with one location.

    • @jcbrios7646
      @jcbrios7646 3 месяца назад

      @@downunderfulla6001 Thank You!

  • @terrytate5528
    @terrytate5528 4 месяца назад

    Oysters used to be $1 per dozen along the Gulf Coast. Prices have now gone through the roof, especially with hurricanes and the such destroying beds. The fact some of these oysters are running $5+ per individual oyster is absurd.