Jacob Osborne is a beekeeper from Owensboro, Kentucky, who has around 300 colonies. He began beekeeping at the age of eight and has transitioned from a hobbyist to a sideliner to a commercial beekeeper.

Jacob emphasizes the importance of becoming an expert at keeping bees before transitioning to a sideline beekeeper. He advises against rushing into calculations about hive numbers and income, stressing the need for patience.

He discusses the transition from hobbyist to sideline beekeeper, highlighting the shift in mindset required when thinking about beekeeping as a business. He suggests that you should focus on keeping bees alive and thriving before making this transition.

Jacob also touches on the cost savings of buying beekeeping equipment in bulk and the importance of understanding your local nectar flows. He emphasizes the need for good time management and streamlining your beekeeping processes as you scale up.

In terms of income sources, he mentions pollination, honey production, and selling bees as the three main avenues. He discusses the potential to make money from selling nucs and honey, providing some income estimates.

Finally, he talks about selling honey and suggests various places to sell it, such as coffee shops, orchards, produce stands, restaurants, and even at his wife's barbershop.

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