Honest story Ricky, I know you now for quite some years, you are knowledgeable and know what customers want when they go to Japan. Don’t feel the need to explain yourself, also not the financial part. Without money you can’t do what you want. All the best and I’m sure it’s gonna be a great success! 🍀👏
It's a pleasure watching you both and follow along recently just watched your video with Carl in Japan :) gave me the itch to get over there even more!
Hello Ricky, I am a 50 year old child living my every day dream of owning and operating a Koi farm. Man O Man do I relate to so many things you said in this video. I am also not a very materialistic person so most of my "extra" money generated from this business is put directly back in either in additions or improvements to my farm. I started spawning koi about 13 years ago as a hobby and about 5 years ago I was able to do this full time. I really hope you document your journey of spawning and raising koi. I am sure I could learn some new tricks from you. I wish you the BEST in your venture and God Bless you, your family, and your business!! Best regards, Peter
Ricky you are so inspiring looking forward to seeing your future my be one day I hope to meet you and buy some koi from you .your knowledge and expertise in the hobby is amazing keep your dreams coming true though hard work 😊
@ yes I brought a ticket to your event but was not well to attend I have seen you at the Newark koi show but you was busy with the show and other people.
Ricky, I’m almost 64 years old now I live in America. I followed my father‘s footsteps and became a general contractor. What you said around the 4:55 mark in your video about not living a lavish life and building your company is what my father‘s mantra was, we lived in OK life But we did not live a lavish life. He put everything back into his company and today it is a multi multi million dollar company and he is leaving a legacy for all of that hard work. You’re on the right track. Keep it up.
I love this! A mixture of admiration and envy! Ricky, you seem to capture the honesty and integrity and philosophy of Japan and koi. Good luck and keep swearing, keeps you real! That inazuma kohaku on a previous video was spectacular 🎄
Good for you Ricky, well done. I wish you all the best for the future. You are a real inspiration not only in the world of koi but in business also. I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Massive respect, stay safe. 👍
Ricky you are an absolute legend. 5am here starting my day with your video. What an inspiration. You are truly dedicated to your passion. Cheers from your 🐻 homie
Hi ya Ricky fantastic watch as are all the others of yours I’ve watched solo an with Lee been without koi for a gd while now but after watching ya selfs the last year or so have more than got the bug for a love that’s always been there again thank you both as a novice learning after each watch I think cheers all the very best in the new venture an dream gd luck
Wow! A lot of changes to come. I’m sure it will all work out the way you want it to. Absolutely exciting stuff. Can’t wait to be a part of your journey
Genuinely delighted for you, nothing better in this world than following your dreams and Passion's. Wishing you every success and maybe some day I can get to sample a koi or two. Keep the faith as you have been doing.🙏🙏🙏
Amazing news Ricky. You have so much to offer, you work so hard, with the back up of family and your ethics, it can only succeed. Very daunting but from what I've seen of you and the network in Japan you have built it will work out. Breeding..wow, in Japan, Grand champion by the time you are 50 😉
Hi Ricky I have followed you from the start of koi talk etc and you have improved my hobby no end before you I just had fish in my garden but since you it’s a lifestyle for me Good luck in your future business plans and I look forward to all your content you really are the god of koi
Good luck what a amazing journey you and your family are going to have. Always follow year dreams because you only get one chance. I have had a smack in the teeth with my heath this year and it makes you reflect on what is most important in your life. LIVE YOUR LIFE mate. Looking forward to following you on your new adventures. And my next purchases are definitely going to be your fish. I have learnt a lot from you and Thank-you for making my hobby so enjoyable 👍👍
Ciao from your Italian fan, "in bocca al lupo" for all your new ventures. Will continue following you hoping one day to settle back in the UK and build a dream pond over there stocked with nishikigoi bred by you!
Interesting video, mate 👍 I will watch the journey and hopefully have some fish that are part of it.😍 Probably from ballbag😂😂Merry Christmas Rick all the best 👍🎅🐟
Good lucky Rick with your new adventure, I believed at certain times in our lives new doors open, for us, and if you don't take them there will always be regret . The time is obviously right for you now to start this new chapter in life 👍👍👍👍,
@Ricky_Stoddart_Koi I should have said "both* the male and female Gin Rin Ochiba's are doing well as i had the male a week before I won the female!! :-) I can, yes. What the best way as i don't think i have your number? Cheers again.
Look forward to see what happens in the future but I think the auction should not just be on WhatsApp but it should be on TH-cam and Facebook at the same time
Wish u all the best 🙌
Honest story Ricky, I know you now for quite some years, you are knowledgeable and know what customers want when they go to Japan. Don’t feel the need to explain yourself, also not the financial part. Without money you can’t do what you want.
All the best and I’m sure it’s gonna be a great success! 🍀👏
Thanks buddy and all the best for your plans as well. Keep up the videos it's the only koi content out there I can watch and enjoy!
It's a pleasure watching you both and follow along recently just watched your video with Carl in Japan :) gave me the itch to get over there even more!
Hello Ricky, I am a 50 year old child living my every day dream of owning and operating a Koi farm. Man O Man do I relate to so many things you said in this video. I am also not a very materialistic person so most of my "extra" money generated from this business is put directly back in either in additions or improvements to my farm. I started spawning koi about 13 years ago as a hobby and about 5 years ago I was able to do this full time. I really hope you document your journey of spawning and raising koi. I am sure I could learn some new tricks from you. I wish you the BEST in your venture and God Bless you, your family, and your business!! Best regards, Peter
Hi Peter that's amazing and thank you I will be documenting it all.
Ricky you are so inspiring looking forward to seeing your future my be one day I hope to meet you and buy some koi from you .your knowledge and expertise in the hobby is amazing keep your dreams coming true though hard work 😊
That's kind of you to say. Maybe one day, are you in the UK?
@ yes I brought a ticket to your event but was not well to attend I have seen you at the Newark koi show but you was busy with the show and other people.
The path is the target. Run.
🙏
All the best for the future Ricky
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Thank you!
Ricky, I’m almost 64 years old now I live in America. I followed my father‘s footsteps and became a general contractor. What you said around the 4:55 mark in your video about not living a lavish life and building your company is what my father‘s mantra was, we lived in OK life But we did not live a lavish life. He put everything back into his company and today it is a multi multi million dollar company and he is leaving a legacy for all of that hard work. You’re on the right track. Keep it up.
That's amazing, it's the only to build anything other than getting super lucky.
Very best for you and your family for the future Ricky😀
Thank you!
I love this! A mixture of admiration and envy!
Ricky, you seem to capture the honesty and integrity and philosophy of Japan and koi.
Good luck and keep swearing, keeps you real!
That inazuma kohaku on a previous video was spectacular 🎄
Thank you for your kind words I'm really glad all of that comes across.
Good for you Ricky, well done. I wish you all the best for the future. You are a real inspiration not only in the world of koi but in business also. I am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Massive respect, stay safe. 👍
That's so kind of you to say, thank you.
Ricky you are an absolute legend. 5am here starting my day with your video. What an inspiration. You are truly dedicated to your passion. Cheers from your 🐻 homie
Wow, thank you
Hi ya Ricky fantastic watch as are all the others of yours I’ve watched solo an with Lee been without koi for a gd while now but after watching ya selfs the last year or so have more than got the bug for a love that’s always been there again thank you both as a novice learning after each watch I think cheers all the very best in the new venture an dream gd luck
Awesome thank you!
Looks like 2025 is going to be an amazing adventure and a start of something that will be massive as your journey unfolds.
All the best
Thank you and yes I've got something big milestones for next year.
must say had koi for forty years now and the QUALITY NOW DAYS IS OUTSTANDING ''LOVE YOUR VIDS 100%
They do keep pushing the boundaries.
Proud of you Ricky you deserve all the success in the world top man! I'm excited to follow along this journey with you 😊
Thanks so much!!
We all need a good challenge Ricky to bring out the best in us go for it.
100% and thank you!
Wow, exciting times ahead ❤🤍🖤
Certainly is 😁
all the best in the new journey!!!!
Thank you 🙏
Wow! A lot of changes to come. I’m sure it will all work out the way you want it to. Absolutely exciting stuff. Can’t wait to be a part of your journey
It really is, nothing like dreaming big!
Genuinely delighted for you, nothing better in this world than following your dreams and Passion's. Wishing you every success and maybe some day I can get to sample a koi or two. Keep the faith as you have been doing.🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Terry, we'll get some fish over to you soon enough I'm sure.
Awesome goal for the future mate! cant wait to follow along with the journey!
Thank you!
Wish you all the best mate going forward. We're invested in you with your knowledge know how and experience. We're right behind you all the way. 🇯🇵🙏
Much appreciated!
I wish you all the best and look forward to future content 👍
Thank you very much.
Good luck with the new venture🎉exciting times 🎉
Thank you, it is exciting.
A massive good luck your knowledge of koi is top notch
Thank you!
Amazing news Ricky. You have so much to offer, you work so hard, with the back up of family and your ethics, it can only succeed. Very daunting but from what I've seen of you and the network in Japan you have built it will work out. Breeding..wow, in Japan, Grand champion by the time you are 50 😉
No there' s a target. Thank you for your kind words.
Hi Ricky I have followed you from the start of koi talk etc and you have improved my hobby no end before you I just had fish in my garden but since you it’s a lifestyle for me
Good luck in your future business plans and I look forward to all your content you really are the god of koi
That's amazing to hear because it's what I set out to do with this content.
I will be mentioning the god of koi part in the office on Monday 😂
Good luck what a amazing journey you and your family are going to have. Always follow year dreams because you only get one chance. I have had a smack in the teeth with my heath this year and it makes you reflect on what is most important in your life. LIVE YOUR LIFE mate. Looking forward to following you on your new adventures. And my next purchases are definitely going to be your fish. I have learnt a lot from you and Thank-you for making my hobby so enjoyable 👍👍
Sorry to hear about your health, I do agree that live is here to be lived. I'm very happy to hear my content has made an impact on the hobby for you.
Well done Ricky live your dream mate as you say you are only here once looking forward to it already
Me too, fun times ahead.
Wow look forward to seeing the journey. Wish you all the very best!
Thank you so much.
keep it up great work
merry christmas and happy new year hope you have a great time
I will, thank you!
thank you ricky lovely vid fish are awsome
Thanks, yes some great fish featured.
Love the videos bro! Keep em coming
Thank you and I will!
Brilliant and again I don’t keep koi but your journey is incredible…..great video
That's amazing that you follow the videos and don't keep koi. Thank you!
Ciao from your Italian fan, "in bocca al lupo" for all your new ventures. Will continue following you hoping one day to settle back in the UK and build a dream pond over there stocked with nishikigoi bred by you!
Wouldn't that be amazing, thanks Paul.
Love the content ricky
Thank you!
STAND STILL !! I listened but had to look away, I was becoming dizzy
Wow Ricky what an episode your passion for koi is amazing and we all love you for that
R S Sankey blood line ,I’ll have a few yes please
Thank you it means a lot. Sanke ey? 🤔, think it might have to be a different one first.
Don’t matter mate I am sure u will smash it
Regardless
Interesting video, mate 👍 I will watch the journey and hopefully have some fish that are part of it.😍 Probably from ballbag😂😂Merry Christmas Rick all the best 👍🎅🐟
I'll keep the best ones for you Gary 😁
I look forward to them😍 got to get the ponds built😅🐟
Exciting times. I have almost finished my pond and outside space, maybe one day I can add some of your koi.
Awesome, i'm ready and waiting.
Good lucky Rick with your new adventure, I believed at certain times in our lives new doors open, for us, and if you don't take them there will always be regret . The time is obviously right for you now to start this new chapter in life 👍👍👍👍,
Thank you Andrew I agree timing is everything.
I was here before Ricky won Grand Champion.
and I won't forget 💪
Great video Ricky. I'm still watching and the Gin Rin Ochiba is doing VERY well. I want an NND Sanke still, especially after watching this vid. Doug.
Very glad to hear it and thanks for tuning in. I have some great NND Sanke at the minute. Can you reach out to me on WhatsApp or FB?
@Ricky_Stoddart_Koi I should have said "both* the male and female Gin Rin Ochiba's are doing well as i had the male a week before I won the female!! :-)
I can, yes. What the best way as i don't think i have your number? Cheers again.
I am sure your Japan breeding house dream will become a reality as you have the Ambition and drive to make it happen 🍻
I'm sure it will Stuart, I believe in manifestation as it's served me well so far.
Look forward to see what happens in the future but I think the auction should not just be on WhatsApp but it should be on TH-cam and Facebook at the same time
Whatsapp is just one platform. I'm adding some sales into my live show from next year.