Summary: <p>Many people are looking for ways to ditch the commutes, stress, grind, cube farm life and endless meetings of the corporate world. We would rather develop intentional, self-sufficient and sustainable lives. Even though we want to be more self-sufficient, the reality is that we need to have money to pay the bills and squirrel money away for a rainy day. Starting your own small business is one way to escape the corporate world. I recently had Michael Jordan from A Bee Friendly Company on Small Scale Life to discuss the various business opportunities with beekeeping. As I learned in this conversation, beekeeping is a billion dollar business if done right!</p> <p>Who is Michael Jordan? Michael is a husband, father, teacher, bee whisperer and entrepreneur, and he is a MVP of beekeeping and award-winning mead maker. To find out more about Michael Jordan and how he got into mead and beekeeping, check out the following Small Scale Life episodes:</p> <p>Michael Jordan's Beekeeping Journey - Small Scale Life Season 2, Episode 16<br> Michael Jordan: Beekeeping Questions and Answers - Small Scale Life Season 2 Episode 18</p> <p>Billion Dollar Show Topics</p> <p>In this episode, Michael Jordan and I discuss the following topics:<br> Basic Beekeeping Costs and Revenue<br> Getting Started<br> Developing Skills<br> Selling Packages<br> Meads<br> Honey Co-Ops<br> Thinking Bigger<br> Farmer's Markets<br> Granola Companies<br> Breweries<br> Other Business Ideas<br> Soaps<br> Wax<br> Meads<br> Packages<br> Using Resources Wisely</p> <p>Remember: <br> [tweetthis]"The object is to do the job you love, but do it minimally so you can enjoy your life" - Michael Jordan[/tweetthis]</p> <p>Michael Jordan's Links</p> <p>Michael Jordan is a bee whisperer, mead-maker extraordinaire and a great teacher. If you want to learn more about beekeeping and mead-making, check out the following links:<br> Permaethos Class on Beekeeping<br> A Bee Friendly Company Facebook Page<br> The Undergound Meadery Facebook Page - Must be over 21 years old<br> Michael Jordan's YouTube Video<br> Small Scale Life Podcast - Michael Jordan's Beekeeping Journey - S2E16<br> Small Scale Life Podcast - Michael Jordan Beekeeping Questions and Answers - S2E18<br> The Survival Podcast Expert Panel - Fridays on The Survival Podcast with Jack Spirko<br> The Sample Hour Podcast - A special thank you to my friend Drew Sample for connecting me with Michael Jordan! Check out the Michael Jordan on The Sample Hour:<br> Episode 119 - The Bee Whisperer - Michael Jordan<br> Episode 125 - Hogtoberfest 2016<br> Episode 138 - Getting Started with Beekeeping - Michael Jordan<br> Episode 151 - Spring Beekeeping - Michael Jordan<br> Episode 152 - Spring Beekeeping Continued - Michael Jordan<br> Special thanks to Austin Quinn from Vlog Vibes for the closing music on the podcast. If you are looking for music for your video blog or podcast, check out Vlog Vibes on YouTube!<br> Friends of Small Scale Life</p> <p>Small Scale Life Facebook Group – This group will get you a backstage pass and access to other members of the Small Scale Life Community. We will discuss gardening, healthy lifestyle, frugal living and having adventures along the way! This is also your chance to see what is coming up on Small Scale Life, see some content not shared on the blog, and ask questions of future guests. Join the Small Scale Life Facebook Community today!<br> <br> Ways to Listen</p> <p>We have several options for you to listen to the Small Scale Life Podcast. You may listen in the following locations:<br> iTunes<br> Stitcher<br> YouTube<br> <br> Subscribe and Rate on iTunes</p> <p>Please subscribe to the Small Scale Life iTunes Channel! If you are a subscriber to the Small Scale Life iTunes Channel, please provide a review for the podcast, consider giving a few stars (not going to lie: I want five stars) for the Podcast. I really appreciate you as a listener and your feedback.</p> <p>To leave a review, simply follow these simple steps:<br> Click on this link or the image above.<br> Go to ratings and reviews.<br> Click on the number stars (five would be awesome)<br> Subscribe to the podcast (optional, but appreciated)!</p> <p>You can also write a quick review or some words of encouragement (optional, but appreciated)<br> You can also write a longer review, though it is not necessary. Again, thank you for listening, subscribing and leaving your review!</p>
