Uncover The 7-Figure Exotic Fruit Farm Business

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  • @punaforager
    @punaforager ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I have a farm, but I’m in a really rugged area that takes time to prepare even one fruit tree hole, so even though I’ve been at it for 6 years(starting from a bare cow pasture) I’ve only gotten in around 160 trees. They aren’t all planted in rows, it looks more natural and some are even on berms, so it’s a part time job taking care of it all. It’s average temperature 87 degrees so the weeds and grasses grow very fast. Anyway, I knew I wanted to sell and share fruits and nuts with my community, and with my son, but I never thought of making a full blown business out of it. It’s like he said, if you aren’t willing to go out and do the work the opportunities won’t present themselves. We are comfortable with what we are doing and so we have no desire to expand. We are always planting new trees, every fall we add another 15-20. We still have two acres left. If anyone out there is feeling called to this type of work, now is a good time, go for it.

    • @alanwolensky
      @alanwolensky ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Big island farm?

    • @punaforager
      @punaforager ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@alanwolensky correct. 18 types of grafted durian, 13 jackfruit trees(most are grafted), eight chempedak, 12 mangosteen, 4 marang, etc… all the good stuff.

    • @punaforager
      @punaforager ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Mike 4.1 most of everything I have is a grafted clone. Avocados from a clone about two feet tall when purchased, will start to fruit at year 4-5. The grafted Jackfruits don’t seem to fruit any faster than the seeds, which I have both of. Any fruit worth growing doesn’t start to produce anything substantial until year five. Durians are about a 7-10 year wait from a clone. Mangosteens don’t benefit at all from cloning. It’s a waiting game.

    • @tuantongrujiraviriyapinyo2856
      @tuantongrujiraviriyapinyo2856 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am looking to own a small farm in your arae is it posible

    • @punaforager
      @punaforager ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tuantongrujiraviriyapinyo2856 it depends. If you have the extra money to hire an excavator to dig the holes, it’s very possible. You have to have determination to keep on going year after year, and also finding the trees can be difficult. Grafted durians are available but with a high demand and limited people grafting. Grafted jackfruits are hard to come by too. It depends on what you decide to grow as your crops I guess.

  • @ericabrams9415
    @ericabrams9415 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    He didn't start with $200 in his pocket... all his fruit comes from a mature orchard that his dad spent years developing..... misleading title

    • @honesto8457
      @honesto8457 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Spot on

    • @StellaM22
      @StellaM22 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Yeah. All i need is somewhere free to live so i can save all my cash to buy land without a loan…. Then i need a dad with an established orchard. Anyone can do it.

    • @lilbroomstick8716
      @lilbroomstick8716 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      well considering he lived in a trailer , it doesn't seem he came from humble beginnings.

    • @a4000t
      @a4000t ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was wondering how a guy with $200 gets into 7 acres there..lol something wasn't adding up.

    • @dens3096
      @dens3096 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      As a Miami resident I visit Homestead a lot. He is no way has it all. I bet he receives 20 ft container of exotic fruits from Central America, stores it in the warehouse behind him and ships them out as "miami farm" ftuits. For suckers he makes a story and instagram. if you watch carefully 2:30 he says he spends on shipping and the amount of product. this is a 20 or 40 ft container of fruits.

  • @DankFroot
    @DankFroot ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I invested about $10k over the last few years in subtropical and tropical fruit trees and vines. Today ive got a net worth in plants of around $100k. I mass germinate rare seeds, take clones via air layer and cuttings, graft rarer varieties onto common rootstock I grow from less rare species, and seek out newly discovered or nearly unheard of fruit species. That's been my trick so far. Great Lakes Rare Fruits is my business now. Specializing in Kadsura coccinea, Dovyalis spp, the Annonaceae and Myrtaceae families, but I'm growing everything from durian and cempedak to guava tamarillos and himalayan honeysuckle. Had I known about the rare fruit life, I wouldn't have wasted 20 years growing illicit plants and fungi. Lol

  • @ericabrams9415
    @ericabrams9415 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Also, a lot of the fruit that he sells isn't from his own orchard, or even from Florida. He can't meet his demand with only the fruit from his dad's orchard. They buy fruit from the wholesaler and upsell it to customers just like any other seller

    • @nhlaposbu
      @nhlaposbu ปีที่แล้ว +23

      So many things dont add up?

    • @ronbaker6000
      @ronbaker6000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alot of plantations near him

    • @ericabrams9415
      @ericabrams9415 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@ronbaker6000 sure he gets some of his fruit locally but that's not nearly enough to keep up with the demand they have. I'm willing to bet that they get the majority of their product from the wholesaler

    • @ronbaker6000
      @ronbaker6000 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ericabrams9415 maybe

    • @llothar68
      @llothar68 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I other words he is just a male version of Elisabeth Holmes and other frauds

  • @youshowmeyours
    @youshowmeyours ปีที่แล้ว +683

    Step one buy $200,000 plot of land then spend $200 on seeds

    • @gb8518
      @gb8518 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Not in hurricane zone !!

    • @ly8682
      @ly8682 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      TRUE. One way or another you need money to earn money.

    • @thomasdriskill5254
      @thomasdriskill5254 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Property tax auction 🤯

    • @Caleb_le_chifre
      @Caleb_le_chifre ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's going to shock you but that's exactly what others have done

    • @chankanyy924
      @chankanyy924 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thomasdriskill5254 still cost money

  • @HeavenestStCyr
    @HeavenestStCyr ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The interview did a great job asking the right questions and Rane did a great job answering as well. I'm grateful that Upflip captured such a wonderful business. Success to you Rane and your business!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you love this video! Hope you also watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️

    • @digitalmesh
      @digitalmesh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely, this was great to watch!

  • @IAMN0TGAY
    @IAMN0TGAY ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I work as an expeditor at one of the largest ports in the world. Shipping any perishables has always been tricky. But the exotic fruit sector has so much potential I'm seriously considering basing my entire career on it.

    • @shokshakapp
      @shokshakapp ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi! Thanks for the comment. I grew up in South America, home of lots of exotic fruits. Whats the best idea for me to enter the business?

    • @SId-gb1qr
      @SId-gb1qr ปีที่แล้ว

      over priced

    • @ConcreteBombDeep
      @ConcreteBombDeep ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully you live somewhere tropical.

    • @micronano8345
      @micronano8345 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why do you call tropical fruits as exotic fruits? I'm from Asian tropical country and these fruits are found and grow everywhere here. So, can we also call fruits that don't grow here as exotic fruits such as apple, pear, stone fruits and etc.?

    • @bellabella9181
      @bellabella9181 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sure when he says ‘local growers’ that includes central and South America. LOL

  • @renecahoneyghan7713
    @renecahoneyghan7713 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This young man is truly inspiring, knowledgeable, well spoken, camera friendly and easy on the eyes. Range does a great job answering the questions.
    Truly a great interview by both parties

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your fantastic feedback! Did you spot your favorite fruits? ☺️

  • @youniquelyraw2488
    @youniquelyraw2488 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    All the boxes I've wanted to buy was over $200, it's cheaper for my to drive to the farm! But luckily I have found some farmers Market here in Tampa ☺️.

  • @onebridge7231
    @onebridge7231 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    $100 per box is reasonable actually probably too cheap for the amount of effort going into this business. He’s paying good wages and his expense ratio is very high for an agriculture business, but he is still in business. He obviously doesn’t pay himself a lot, but he could easily cash out in land value alone with a good chunk. I love watching entrepreneurs in it for more than just money. He has a true passion for fruit! 🤗

    • @RickieBeubie
      @RickieBeubie ปีที่แล้ว +8

      that's quite expensive but if people are willing to pay that's actually a good thing, they value quality food produced in good conditions

    • @mistyn380
      @mistyn380 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      $100 a box is expensive 😂 just go to your local Asian market they’re much cheaper.

    • @GoldenBoy-et6of
      @GoldenBoy-et6of ปีที่แล้ว +25

      It's not actually $100 and the fruit isnt harvested ripe and its not shipped on a plane, I've only had one good box and I've ordered 5 and all took 2 weeks from the time they were shipped to get here and were still completely dark green and never ripened except for one box of mysore bananas which were really good and all ripened properly but that was the only one I would ever order again. They also falsely advertise their dried fruits, its $20 for a bag but they dont tell you the bag is an only 2 inch by 2 inch ziplock bag with a tiny lil piece of dried fruit and every review says it's a scam and that they wish they read the reviews on the dried fruits! The cheapest size box is 5 pounds for $90 plus $20 shipping and the next size is $120 for 7-9 pounds and $20 shipping and this is for their bananas and advacados. All the better fruits are super expensive , it's like $200 for a Jack fruit or a durian and I believe those are the only ones that get shipped on planes, nothing else I've seen has said it was shipped by plane and nothing I've ordered was shipped on plane! I stopped ordering from them when I baught a rambutan box and all I got was a box of black mush I found tons of tropical fruits at a neighboring towns Safeway that are all way higher quality and super cheap in comparison, I would recomend Asian markets and Safeways way before I would Miami fruit , I hate to say it cause their business is a cool idea but it's way way way to overpriced, if things were like half the price I'd maybe order again but I've wasted like $800 and only gotten one good box and a crap ton of disappointment with all the other ones.

    • @BryceGarling
      @BryceGarling ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've heard your testimony from others. Going by the pictures I've seen it's a waste.

    • @bizee9119
      @bizee9119 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mistyn380 He is not only selling Asian fruits. He is selling fruits from all over the world. Alot fruits from South America you will never see in the Markets.

  • @Masyaroundtheworld
    @Masyaroundtheworld ปีที่แล้ว +39

    All of those fruits can easily grow here in front of our house in Indonesia. Glad to know how you grow fruit out there in the US and how hurricane can easily wipe out the farms, that's pretty challenging. I would like you to come taste most of our exotic fruits just under $10 and most importantly you can buy almost everything all year long. 😁

    • @dens3096
      @dens3096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a Miami resident I visit Homestead a lot. He is no way has it all. I bet he receives 20 ft container of exotic fruits from Central America, stores it in the warehouse behind him and ships them out as "miami farm" ftuits. For suckers he makes a story and instagram. if you watch carefully 2:30 he says he spends on shipping and the amount of product. this is a 20 or 40 ft container of fruits.

    • @vmvm949
      @vmvm949 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@dens3096 27:03 he said in the video only 5% to 10% is from his farm, watch again
      but florida probably have a lot of tropical fruit growers too, as he said, he goes around with his bike and aks other growes what cool things they have and make the curation and resells
      and as you said, he probably gets cheapear fruits from central america too
      anyway what hes doing its a really cool idea and bussiness model thats its working for him

    • @evardbara6884
      @evardbara6884 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The fruits shown in the video are mostly tropical fruits. So, the tropicals become exotic in temperate zones and the fruits/flowers from temperate become exotic in tropical regions

  • @simplysimple7628
    @simplysimple7628 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    The amount of work and organization required to run such a business is staggering. I am an avid gardener myself and just my one acre food forest is tough to manage. Tough is an understatement. The overhead costs are huge. Super impressive 🤙🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

    • @luxkarma4258
      @luxkarma4258 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Its easier for him because of the tropical setting, tropical farming is like 10x easier

    • @wilhelmhesse1348
      @wilhelmhesse1348 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Farming anywhere is not easy, it takes an amazing amount of organization, commitment and networking plus a team that is 💯 aligned to the same goal. Being more realistic and less idealistic. He has his game spot on plus his lady has been such a major contributor.

    • @simplysimple7628
      @simplysimple7628 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@luxkarma4258 where I’m at it can’t get anymore tropical. Zone 12b. Hawaii. Pretty much anything grows here but the hard part is trying to keep the pests and diseases at bay. Wet, humid and very hot.

    • @higherintellect
      @higherintellect ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@luxkarma4258 just by your comment we can tell you’re speaking on something you don’t even know about.

    • @anthonyfaiell3263
      @anthonyfaiell3263 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's really not that hard when you have employees and you are bringing in far more than the overhead.

  • @michaelsasylum
    @michaelsasylum ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Very motivational. Nice to see someone pull themselves up by the bootstraps and raw hustle instead of debt and handouts.

    • @BarbaraDraper
      @BarbaraDraper ปีที่แล้ว +2

      " you can't do farming without a community" . That's a word!
      The land price is too expensive! OMG. Thanks for sharing anyways.

  • @GoWTFAdventures
    @GoWTFAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +2

    lmao i heard this interview driving home to my farm, on my airpods. Yes i agree, when hands are muddy and you get a call, you dont need to grab your phone and get it all dirty; or you can go off 3 hours wheedwhacking cause you made a fire playlist, or zone out listening to an audiobook just makes the hours fly fast when alone in the farm

  • @satishkumarnedungadi2594
    @satishkumarnedungadi2594 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The lesson I pick up from Rane's success is that if you have passion, you can scale great heights. Rane is a real inspiration. Starting with a bike and $200 , he has built a great business and that too environmentally sustainable.
    May you scale greater heights, Mr.Rane

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We completely agree! Thanks for supporting, Rane!

    • @anythingplants4434
      @anythingplants4434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rane is a guy trying to get rich selling overpriced fruit. That is all!

  • @janettamaryam5724
    @janettamaryam5724 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Little tips from me, bana tree also need to be pruning. Once the leave changed to brown and dried you need to cut them, you can use it as composed. This is what my local people do. Hello from tropical country Indonesia

    • @kathybrinson283
      @kathybrinson283 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @janettamaryam5724: you are fortunate to live in such a Beautiful country & to have such amazing climate & to have such a lengthy growing season that is year round!! I would Love to have a fruit farm as I am a vegan who is mainly fruitarian. In my So FL yard I grow vegetables, & have a few fruit trees- grow avocados, Bananas, Coconuts, Carambola (star fruit),Mangoes, guava, papaya, Miracle fruit, passion fruit, recently planted a cacao, jackfruit, soursop, and I’m Struggling to keep 7 dragonfruit alive! Rain has Not been kind to the dragonfruit. What do you grow??

  • @taxol2
    @taxol2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great. He grows tropical fruit in the warmer region of USA. As someone who live in the tropics, I eat most of these fruit all the time. Seems he love doing it, good job!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Where are you located?

    • @taxol2
      @taxol2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@UpFlip Each year I usually live 9 months in Jakarta, 2 months in Bali, and 1 month vacationing which usually in Europe

    • @dens3096
      @dens3096 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a Miami resident I visit Homestead a lot. He is no way has it all. I bet he receives 20 ft container of exotic fruits from Central America, stores it in the warehouse behind him and ships them out as "miami farm" ftuits. For suckers he makes a story and instagram. if you watch carefully 2:30 he says he spends on shipping and the amount of product. this is a 20 or 40 ft container of fruits.

    • @manang-jv3um
      @manang-jv3um ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dens3096 i don’t think you understand it either. A friend of mine work there. Meaning his shipping is ranging 25k-30k by sending those fruits whoever ordered it. Because as far as i know America is litigious country so you can’t claim if its not true. My friend alone who live in Florida has different trees of fruits in her backyard.

    • @mamarhondasworld7104
      @mamarhondasworld7104 ปีที่แล้ว

      @taxol2. Hi! I live and grow fruit where this video was filmed in Florida. I want to go and experience Bali!! I am considering Ubud ? I want to experience the tropical culture, artistic environments and skilled people. Would this be a good choice?

  • @RealECM
    @RealECM ปีที่แล้ว +6

    0:30 / 2:44 guy avoided that shoulder touch like the plague 🤣

    • @rolfpoelman3486
      @rolfpoelman3486 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well done.
      I missed seeing that.
      I would like to see him shaved.
      And a haircut.
      Especially on the forehead.
      And a less hoarse voice.

    • @rolfpoelman3486
      @rolfpoelman3486 ปีที่แล้ว

      And I commented about the mistake of a fruit being labelled as DURIAN at 29:55.

  • @SandraAnnEvans
    @SandraAnnEvans ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think this is a FANTASTIC IDEA . . . I WOULD DEFINITELY BE WILLING TO SPEND $100.00 ON A BOX OF EXOTIC FRUITS! THEY HAVE DONE AWESOME!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Hope you watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️

  • @chocomojo9552
    @chocomojo9552 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THIS WAS MY TEENAGE DREAM!!! Back when I still had some Dreams and ambitions.... Life drained me....
    😔

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm really sorry to hear that, Choco! I hope you can get back to dreaming and accomplish those dreams and ambitions. I hope this video helps spark that motivation again.

  • @s44577
    @s44577 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Super smart guy. Showing people HOW to best enjoy/use your product is key for many small business owners.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Rane is very smart! Glad to hear you enjoy the video, Sally.

    • @_gatsby
      @_gatsby ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UpFlip i agree with the commenter!! I just tried to order, but it told me not to order to California or they will probably damage and confiscate my fruit :(
      i have ordered the same boxes locally already, and they come half gross AND you have to guess what the dif fruits are.. wanted to support this guy and his passion and his hard work, but California SUCKS

    • @dens3096
      @dens3096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a Miami resident I visit Homestead a lot. He is no way has it all. I bet he receives 20 ft container of exotic fruits from Central America, stores it in the warehouse behind him and ships them out as "miami farm" ftuits. For suckers he makes a story and instagram. if you watch carefully 2:30 he says he spends on shipping and the amount of product. this is a 20 or 40 ft container of fruits.

    • @_gatsby
      @_gatsby ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dens3096 i think it's a franchise.. we have a place in So Cal with the SAME exact menu

    • @nkaujhmoobusa2116
      @nkaujhmoobusa2116 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UpFlip where are you locate ? I love to pick some or buy some of your yummy fruits?

  • @RMConsulting
    @RMConsulting ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I have tried their product, found them to be extremely overpriced for what you get. The local Asian market seems to offer better value or even the exotic fruit aisle at the local grocery chain is cheaper.

    • @iLoveTurtlesHaha
      @iLoveTurtlesHaha ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not the same taste. People who actually have tastebuds care about these things. I grew up eating this stuff from the trees, and you can't tell me that they taste the same as the crap you find in the asian markets that was picked under-ripe and shipped across the globe - unless you are missing some braincells. Please, go home child!

    • @RMConsulting
      @RMConsulting ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@iLoveTurtlesHaha (TatTvamAsi replied): "It's not the same taste. People who actually have tastebuds care about these things. I grew up eating this stuff from the trees, and you can't tell me that they taste the same as the crap you find in the asian markets that was picked under-ripe and shipped across the globe - unless you are missing some braincells. Please, go home child!"
      I am well aware of the taste, child. I grew up eating organic stuff, I am a gardener myself, and traveled extensively. I also bought the stuff from Miami Fruits and was very unimpressed in terms of taste, quantity, and quality. Unless you're his paid puppet, you should really do research before you put your foot in your mouth.
      (Edited to include your reply).

    • @Josh-gi8ht
      @Josh-gi8ht ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Looks overpriced to me too. That $100 box looked to have MAYBE $20-30 worth of fruit in it. Like one of the items looked to be a single plantain which costs what? 50 cents at full retail? And from what I saw 75% of that box is available at a decent size local grocery store or Asian market. You're probably paying more for the overnight shipping than the value of the fruit. Unless you live somewhere remote and absolutely love and have to have tropical fruit, not worth it IMO.

    • @RMConsulting
      @RMConsulting ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Josh-gi8ht In my box, I got 1 cacao pod, 1 small caviar lemon, 5 small kumquats, 1 small banana, 1 small yellow dragon fruit, 1 blood orange, and 1 small star apple. The shipping was extra. Not worth the 140 dollars approximately.

    • @Josh-gi8ht
      @Josh-gi8ht ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@RMConsulting ​ That's insane. The lemon, kumquats, banana, and orange are maybe $4-5 total. The dragon fruit maybe 5. Everything but the star apple and cacao pod are going to be pretty easily available at higher end grocery stores. Even if the Star apple would be $5 and the cacao $10, that's still only $25 total, so you're paying AT LEAST 4x actual value plus shipping to get "special" fruit. I'll never understand why the internet treats these people like business geniuses for conning people into overpaying for things.

  • @0reocamarao335
    @0reocamarao335 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    These fruits are mostly in tropics like our country. I salute the guy for the hardwork. We usually eat those fruits without shipping cost that's why it's cheaper for us. In our provinces, we usually just pick the fruit from its tree especially when it's the season of the said fruit. That's my childhood experience actually😊😅.

    • @dens3096
      @dens3096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a Miami resident I visit Homestead a lot. He is no way has it all. I bet he receives 20 ft container of exotic fruits from Central America, stores it in the warehouse behind him and ships them out as "miami farm" ftuits. For suckers he makes a story and instagram. if you watch carefully 2:30 he says he spends on shipping and the amount of product. this is a 20 or 40 ft container of fruits.

    • @Edna5980
      @Edna5980 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yes , lol like the passion fruit people are making money abroad with it but in philippines we just pick it near the river and some people doesn’t like it because it’s sour. the star fruit , chico , guyabano, etc are just behind the house 😂.

    • @TUBESTEAKNIG
      @TUBESTEAKNIG ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dens3096 Lol what? While that's not implausible at all, when he referenced shipping he literally means the cost of shipping the fruits out to customers... His business is e-commerce.

  • @AwokenEntertainment
    @AwokenEntertainment 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    awesome idea, there are so many fruits that most people have never seen or heard of!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's true! Any fruit you'd like to try?

  • @geraval557
    @geraval557 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mamey and guava shakes are probably one of the best you can possibly have, people who tried it know what I’m saying

    • @Atemoya26
      @Atemoya26 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I prefer sapodilla, avocado and durian. I've tried mamey and guava but it doesn't hold candle to those.

  • @siembraencasa
    @siembraencasa ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Great! It's wonderful to see young people trying to make a change. Love your farm and love your videos as well.

  • @pumas696969
    @pumas696969 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Perfect example of love for what you do and service to others.
    You are truly blessed and deserve your success.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @ScottYun
    @ScottYun ปีที่แล้ว +11

    $100 a box? I was buying all those fruits for well under $10 when I was traveling through Colombia and Peru. I'll continue to travel internationally and buy the "exotic" fruit where they're not so "exotic".

    • @mr.cc97
      @mr.cc97 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dens3096 i agree with you, its just for mark up the price

    • @philiq18
      @philiq18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're comparing apples to oranges. Pun intended. If you're buying fruit locally it's always going to be cheaper because it's not being treated as an "exotic fruit".

    • @ScottYun
      @ScottYun ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@philiq18 That's my point. It's better and cheaper to eat locally grown fruits and vegetables. So if you like "exotic" fruits, then pack your bags. I'm currently in Sri Lanka, and the mangos and coconuts here are spectacular.

    • @philiq18
      @philiq18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ScottYun I can appreciate your point, but you also have to consider not everyone wants to travel to certain countries and not everyone is even interested in travelling. There's no reason someone should stop themselves from trying new fruit if they feel like dropping the money on it. Some people like travelling abroad for fruit and some like fruit coming to them. It is what it is.

  • @Karedy
    @Karedy ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Absolutely beautiful. This is what dreams are made of.

  • @pesto12601
    @pesto12601 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "focussed on long term growth"... so that means they are losing a TON of money every month and totally losing money year over year... you hear the same thing on Shark Tank all the time... "our revenue was 8 million dollars last year. Oh yeah... our net income was minus 2 million". Customer acquisition cost with this amount of revenue spent on advertising is going to be enormous!

  • @dens3096
    @dens3096 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a Miami resident I visit Homestead a lot. He is no way has it all. I bet he receives 20 ft container of exotic fruits from Central America, stores it in the warehouse behind him and ships them out as "miami farm" ftuits. For suckers he makes a story and instagram. if you watch carefully 2:30 he says he spends on shipping and the amount of product. this is a 20 or 40 ft container of fruits.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Den S! When we interview and feature an individual, it is in our highest hopes that they are telling the truth. If you think he said something wrong, please let us know. This helps us improve and continue producing factual and valuable content. Still, we thank you for watching and hope you continue supporting our channel!

  • @josephconroy8531
    @josephconroy8531 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i have over 80 types of fruit, 1/2 acre of land plus i grow over 80 types of vegis,western MA.chef 40 years farmed 20

  • @edenpaligar7693
    @edenpaligar7693 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Most of the fruits he grows have been found in Asian tropical countries. That's awesome! All of his fruits can be found everywhere in the Philippines ❤️ Here, you can have it all for free 😁

    • @stacynewton34
      @stacynewton34 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not free

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      We appreciate you tuning in! Thank you!

    • @jonathanbarba8298
      @jonathanbarba8298 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah,its free here in Philippines i mean in the province area not in the city..

    • @micronano8345
      @micronano8345 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stacynewton34 It's free when they randomly grow in our backyards. You can find them in the wild too.

    • @ghostmateify
      @ghostmateify 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      stacy u dummmmb af@@stacynewton34

  • @mistyn380
    @mistyn380 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Most of this is in your Asian supermarket for much cheaper. Check out your Asian supermarket first and save a lot of money.

    • @squirrel9760
      @squirrel9760 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it isn’t

    • @mistyn380
      @mistyn380 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@squirrel9760 I guess yours just sucks.

  • @nuancematters
    @nuancematters ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Great episode. I always like the agricultural videos most of all.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome to hear you enjoyed the episode with Rane! Any specific niche in agriculture that you would like to see?

    • @nuancematters
      @nuancematters ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@UpFlip Oh there's so many but I think it might be interesting to see some of the following; Winery/vinyards, cherry farming or apple farming. Or also, it would be interesting even to see something on businesses who provide for the agricultural industry, such as dealerships of machinery and seeds, etc. There's so much connected to agriculture that many are unaware of and I personally am fascinated by

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome suggestions! We'll definitely look into these.

    • @dens3096
      @dens3096 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a Miami resident I visit Homestead a lot. He is no way has it all. I bet he receives 20 ft container of exotic fruits from Central America, stores it in the warehouse behind him and ships them out as "miami farm" ftuits. For suckers he makes a story and instagram. if you watch carefully 2:30 he says he spends on shipping and the amount of product. this is a 20 or 40 ft container of fruits.

  • @noexitnoproblem6037
    @noexitnoproblem6037 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't care what people say. There will always be a lot of luck involved in starting a business.

    • @azariastacia
      @azariastacia ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s not luck it’s his passion! When you do what you’re passionate about you get lucky!

  • @backyardmangoes4333
    @backyardmangoes4333 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great example of hard work. Creative thinking and vision.

  • @jaddcorreia5256
    @jaddcorreia5256 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fall down 7 times, get up 8! Love every bit of this video and mad props to the business and Rane.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video, Jadd! What you like to see on the channel next?

  • @Vanlaltanpuia
    @Vanlaltanpuia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "It's a long story, how much time do we got?" Now that's a smart gentleman..

  • @jumsjums5409
    @jumsjums5409 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I living in the carribean ( in Martinique),we can see all the fruit I use to eat 😋, it's amazing all the work you do ( the way you product and marketing for sale it) keep going

  • @jayr1404
    @jayr1404 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is golden! tropical fruits that are grown in the US.

    • @dens3096
      @dens3096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a Miami resident I visit Homestead a lot. He is no way has it all. I bet he receives 20 ft container of exotic fruits from Central America, stores it in the warehouse behind him and ships them out as "miami farm" ftuits. For suckers he makes a story and instagram. if you watch carefully 2:30 he says he spends on shipping and the amount of product. this is a 20 or 40 ft container of fruits.

  • @mukelamubano4518
    @mukelamubano4518 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I really would love to replicate this in 🇿🇲 Zambia.

    • @Karedy
      @Karedy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All the best. I would love to do it too in Kenya.

    • @acinamatata6342
      @acinamatata6342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mercyln Kerebi I'd love to do it anywhere, was also thinking about Africa. Just need someone to do it with

    • @Karedy
      @Karedy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@acinamatata6342 I would be glad to do it with you. This is absolutely magical.

    • @Karedy
      @Karedy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@acinamatata6342 I would be glad to do it with you. This is absolutely magical.

  • @mersingmalaysia321
    @mersingmalaysia321 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lucky him living in the US. Can sell a box like that for $100.
    Here in Malaysia a box like that maybe $3.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's true. Maybe you can find a product that's uncommon in your country and sell it. Hope this helps! ☺️

    • @moresomoze
      @moresomoze 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because America is the land of inflating everything possible to make a buck. It's why our homes are made of cardboard, our cars are made of plastic, our food is all genetically modified and void of nutrient, and you can't exist unless you willingly put yourself in debt. America is a trash can.

  • @DavidsCaneMachines
    @DavidsCaneMachines ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Many of my sugarcane machine customers buy sugarcane from Miami Fruit. Great work guys.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's good to know, David's Cane Machines - Official Channel! How long are you in the fruit farming industry? Any tips you wanna share? ☺️

  • @jessicachang9656
    @jessicachang9656 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are fruits we grew up one for a few cents and a man in America is selling them for $100

  • @codacoda565
    @codacoda565 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've never heard of this I'm up in Boston but I built will be ordering the Box

  • @dhedges1340
    @dhedges1340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drinking a Mamey Sapote smoothie with a fruit from Miami Fruit when this showed up on my TH-cam feed. Have been a Large Mystery box subscriber for over a year. Happy to support this small company but I never knew the story

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing! Did you enjoy the video? Thanks for watching! ☺️

  • @mr.chainbluelightning9136
    @mr.chainbluelightning9136 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You forgot to say that he had plenty of land and equipment when he only had two hundred bucks in his pocket

  • @joesun8853
    @joesun8853 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow those fruits like Java Apple, Custard apple, rambutan, star fruit and dragon fruit usually only grow in Tropical country i love those fruits...

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's for sure! Thanks for watching! ☺️

  • @aakkeemm8766
    @aakkeemm8766 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saw an ackee tree also. Alot of Jamaicans in Florida and around the US would definitely like to get a hold of some 🙂

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching, Aakkeemm876! You can definitely order from Rane. Did you spot your favorite food in this video? :)

    • @mamarhondasworld7104
      @mamarhondasworld7104 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, We have ackee here. I'm in the same area as them. As you know tho, it has to ripen and open on its own and is very perishable so it would need to be shipped as same day or overnight...to receive it fresh. Also, I would think we would have to process it since its toxic if not done properly, as Im sure you know. that would take a lot of work to sell.

  • @CoreyChambersLA
    @CoreyChambersLA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Florida has always been a tropical climate, and has never had a frost every year.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! ☺️

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    @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +10

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  • @SeraphimCherubim
    @SeraphimCherubim 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I ordered fruit 3 years ago from him, but I still haven't received it. Maybe one day he will do the right thing.

  • @elizclark4912
    @elizclark4912 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought fruits from them. 😋 l😋. If you're not happy with shipment, they'll do anything to make you happy. Excellent customer service ❤

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's so great @elizclark4912 ! What kind of fruits did you get?

    • @elizclark4912
      @elizclark4912 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UpFlip Custard apples and Naseberry. Delicious!

  • @MarzTheUnsocialable
    @MarzTheUnsocialable ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also minority farmers...felt like it was left out, but there are opportunities for minorities its extremely important to give everyone hope.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's right, Marz The Unsocialabl! We do hope you enjoyed this video. Which part did you relate to the most?

  • @shawnemployee6906
    @shawnemployee6906 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best episodes on this channel! Keep it going!

  • @jubayeramd
    @jubayeramd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to admit he is a good marketer.

  • @SandeepSingh-fb4ex
    @SandeepSingh-fb4ex ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good social media influence to growth

  • @geovannyclavijo8565
    @geovannyclavijo8565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All the fruits that I see here have my country ECUADOR. i love this video

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, greetings to Ecuador! Which fruit was your favorite in this video, mr Clavijo?

  • @mindy-ella3591
    @mindy-ella3591 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think that's so awesome that durian tastes like French onion ice-cream fruit because if you are a fruitarian then you definitely want something that tastes like that every once in a while, lol

  • @shadeshine8199
    @shadeshine8199 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never had any of those míami/exotic fruits back then and boom so guy with a man bun eating dragon fruits convinces me to buy a bunch of them. I bought them because of how soothing it was seeing them be cut, now i can’t go without having some stocked up. I love me the yellow dragon fruits

  • @elizabethwachira1308
    @elizabethwachira1308 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is so rich am actually getting goose bumps while watching this....am so thrilled coz this is my third monthin fruit business and i never thought one can get to this heights. thanks xo xo inspiring

  • @LaneP808
    @LaneP808 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Farming has always been a very lucrative business but it comes with its headaches. Bad weather and pests is every farmers worst nightmare. Prices of vegetables and fruits fluctuate like gold due to supply and demand. If you farm in Hawaii with 5 acres and grow the right crops, you can easily make 5 digit profits a month.

  • @Juicy50000
    @Juicy50000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mamey does not taste like
    Sweet potato. It’s wayyy better. Yum

  • @RepampGhana
    @RepampGhana ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this farm guys you are doing a great job they watching from Ghana 🇬🇭.

  • @Shy-807
    @Shy-807 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All of these fruits I grew up eating. I use to make hot chocolate from one seeds of the fruits here. We dry the seeds, roasted and dried them and made hot chocolate from it.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats sounds amazing, Mar! Where did you grow up?

  • @qualqui
    @qualqui ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gotta say Rane Roatta is EPIC! Respect and brotherly hugs for ya from central Mexico! 😊👍

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for supporting, Rane!

  • @dkfcmusic1415
    @dkfcmusic1415 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a miami OG who grew up selling mangos, aguacate, mamey, etc…this dude is classic miami hustle, hundo per box, respect 😂

  • @tttuu3309
    @tttuu3309 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love supporting farmers I wish all my grocery is from farmers directly not from parasites companies

  • @shawnmarsh4845
    @shawnmarsh4845 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Venezuela and you have more variety than we do. In fact I was in the biggest market in bogota yesterday and you have more 💪💪💪. But in the Bog market you can buy uchuva and a 4 foot tall marijuana plant in the same stall 😂

  • @mohamedbarca13
    @mohamedbarca13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    More farming/restaurant videos please. Thanks.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More to come! Any specific niche you'd like to see, Mohamed?

    • @mohamedbarca13
      @mohamedbarca13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@UpFlip farmers making money in winter. Hydroponic/aeroponic businesses. More Cloud kitchens. I truly enjoy your content. Thank You.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the suggestions! We'll look into this.

  • @cluelessfarmer3368
    @cluelessfarmer3368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grass.... that's my problem. Can't control and keep on top of the grass and poisons are not an option for us!
    About to attempt crop number 3.

  • @scott83gmail
    @scott83gmail ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This young man made it because of his passion and his knowledge. 👋

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, this is absolutely a factor in his success! You can tell he enjoys what he does.

  • @muzainahsupian135
    @muzainahsupian135 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing farmer..I see rambutan., cempedak @jack fruit.lot of tropical fruits 🇲🇾👍

  • @vincentferrer2311
    @vincentferrer2311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How’s the maintenance of the farm? It looks like a lot work although very satisfying if you like farming

  • @raymondkyruana118
    @raymondkyruana118 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These guys are awesome!!!! I already liked what they were doing but now after seeing this side of them and the hustle, love and respect they put into everything... I am so impressed!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally! These folks are awesome and inspiring. 👏

  • @hansenbee123
    @hansenbee123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a Norwegian where the BANANA is the most exotic fruit you generally find around the stores here, this gives me crazy cravings....omg. some people dont realise how lucky you are with ur climate....7 month long winters suck ass.

  • @gabsfer
    @gabsfer ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Key question not asked is how long does it take from from planting the trees to fruit pickup. Seems incredible that from 2017 he’s got so many trees already pumping fruits like this

    • @grayprojects591
      @grayprojects591 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Most the produce isn't from his farm, how did u miss him saying that?

    • @rolfpoelman3486
      @rolfpoelman3486 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@grayprojects591the idiot didn't watch more than the first minute.

  • @KinCLee
    @KinCLee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting vid. 29:57 that looks more like McPherson Cherimoya than Durian.

    • @rolfpoelman3486
      @rolfpoelman3486 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I commented on that mistake.
      They seem to have done a quick and very careless online image search.
      I know the fruit actual name but I want the channel to find it themselves.

  • @Tcastcomedy
    @Tcastcomedy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg upflip made it to florida

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      We did! We will definitely be back.

  • @AZLetDo07
    @AZLetDo07 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow amazing fruit, i love your fruit beacause my country have a lote.
    I come from cambodai ❤❤❤

  • @mamtajaya6457
    @mamtajaya6457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your farm. It’s amazing and my dream for one as well. God bless

  • @nancynahnigoh3550
    @nancynahnigoh3550 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all the fruits in general all tropical fruits are my favourite , his orchard is paradise of all fruits

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      We couldn't agree more, Nancy Nahni Goh! Its flavors are so dreamy! Given a chance, would you also plan on starting your own fruit farming business too?

    • @nancynahnigoh3550
      @nancynahnigoh3550 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UpFlip sure I will, thank you

  • @obieeetleb7764
    @obieeetleb7764 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would be amazing if you could do an episode on a hydroponic farm

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the suggestion, Obiee! We'll definitely look into this.

  • @mystorytv9504
    @mystorytv9504 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow .... very encouraging
    Thank you

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Glad you found the video encouraging.

  • @rodneykamuhimbise5866
    @rodneykamuhimbise5866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the idea of being the middleman. .awesome just!

  • @crumbsnyums
    @crumbsnyums ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is Revenue before or after I love it

  • @GrowingThomasville
    @GrowingThomasville ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is very motivational. Loving what you do is not hard work but your life's work.

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your feedback. We're glad that you found the content motivational.

  • @Jen-gn4cf
    @Jen-gn4cf ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My dream 😍

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it sounds amazing. Are you looking to start a farm, Jen?

  • @laiela5939
    @laiela5939 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is living my dream:)

  • @khmergreen
    @khmergreen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So many freaking cool fruits!!

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's amazing to see! What was your favorite?

  • @myrnasfarmlifeandhomestead5566
    @myrnasfarmlifeandhomestead5566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We grow mostly of these fruits in the Philippines

  • @lokhz9876
    @lokhz9876 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    can you do a water bottle business next? please

  • @ongv2491
    @ongv2491 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did not know you guy eat these fruits. I love them all.

  • @darylwilliams6758
    @darylwilliams6758 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's so crazy seeing fruits that grow wild back home being called "exotic" give things a fancy name and start a business is the American way.

  • @savannahrossy2405
    @savannahrossy2405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well in transporting Figs and Raspberries. . The challenge is timing..cushion. .and locality .. transporting raspberries. .the fruit should be ALMOST RIPE.. harvested with the vine .. they are harder and sustain transportation

  • @Darkstar001
    @Darkstar001 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    $100 for a box of fruit. I really dont think fruit needs to be that expensive.

    • @bloodlove93
      @bloodlove93 หลายเดือนก่อน

      tbf,depends on the fruit,from what I've heard his boxes aren't worth that, but with the food forest i have in mind that if I'm lucky will be ready within 5-10 years, i could easily create a box worth $100 just use a bunch of annonas or however it's spelled, soursop,sweet sop,rollinia,custard apple etc etc.
      plus some rambutan,mangosteen, lychee, and tons of other options like jackfruit and goji berries or acai berries, with those first several selling for $10-$20 per fruit,it's easy to sell a hundred worth.

  • @anndeparis2370
    @anndeparis2370 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow,Rambutan,belimbing/starfruit,sirsak/zoorzak,sawo,banana,durian....almost half fruits in my country

  • @cherrypieingco3757
    @cherrypieingco3757 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's a lot of his fruits,i haven't seen here in the philippines

  • @KungFuChess
    @KungFuChess ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow props to this guy it's tough to maintain consistent tropical fruit grow

    • @UpFlip
      @UpFlip  ปีที่แล้ว

      We hope you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching! ☺️