24 Surprising Billion-Dollar Industries | Big Business Marathon | Insider Business

From swiftlet bird nests to electronic waste, we traveled the world to learn about surprising, billion-dollar industries.
0:00 Intro
00:36 Tuna
08:56 Swiftlet nests
19:46 Used watches
32:32 Aloe vera extract
41:35 Electronic waste
50:38 Açaí
1:02:13 Fast-food Advertising
1:11:31 Instant noodles
1:18:27 Lithium batteries
1:33:23 Phone repairs
1:38:32 Pool cleaning
1:44:45 Polystyrene foam
1:51:45 Himalayan Salt
2:00:06 Cut flowers
2:06:30 Shea butter
2:15:15 Teeth whitening
2:22:17 Snail slime
2:30:54 Soap
2:37:15 Wigs
2:44:46 Wine corks
2:49:15 Latex mattresses
2:59:09 Gemstones
3:09:43 Pearls
3:18:23 Crawfish
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[@NSGrendel]

The amount of resources used to fly a flower to another country just for a token gift. Planet has no chance.

[@marek9784]

It's ironic it's ironic that it's at a time of year where most practicing countries are out of season for flower growing.

[@Kerosene.Dreams]

it's the presentation of the different cultures and languages that keeps me watching these videos instead of just researching the information in text format. It is insanely interesting and entertaining both ways but when you get more senses involved it becomes easier to absorb the information.

[@mysticalvomit]

Really? Tbh, i think scrubbing my nuts in the shower is beneficial for the next person that licks them.

[@frostbreak2031]

Just love how much Japan value their products / effort of their farmers and fishermen.

[@user-fc1zs1wh9g]

yea im not paying money to eat bird puke supe nor would i even get paid to try it ...people are fu(kin weird

[@rigelb9025]

Just love how much they value marine life & the ocean's ecosystems.

[@Paopao621]

They value their craftsmen well too.

[@IhateAlot718]

overrated. this is why Japan dominates with the most products overpriced. its ridiculous

[@Paopao621]

@@IhateAlot718 it's like luxury fashion brands.

[@demeter-the-great]

Insider always has the best documentaries. I absolutely love it. Props to the whole team working on putting this masterpiece together.

[@mysticalvomit]

Peeping in your mothers window has a significant amount of entertainment as well. But i'll support this comment. Btw, where does your grandmother live?

[@demeter-the-great]

@@mysticalvomit going for that “edgy” comment and you just come off as corny and unfunny. It’s obvious you’re trying too hard.

[@olafbali4348]

@@mysticalvomit aOM

[@co39suzuq]

Cringe, bro thinks he's gonna get a reply💀💀💀

[@demeter-the-great]

@@co39suzuq 👈cringe, bro thinks people think like him and want to beg for replies instead of just posting their opinion on things. You’re ratioed anyway, son.

[@mathtonight1084]

The cameramen who climbed up in those caves ahead of the bird nest hunters must have been very skilled climbers

[@otofarmingdocumentary]

Your content is truly making a difference in farmers' lives.

[@yeezitbo-beezit476]

I absolutely love this channel!! I have rewatched every video over and over at work, they are always so interesting. I love that they make these super long videos. Thank you so much for always consistently providing us all with very entertaining and informative content!

[@mysticalvomit]

I have rewatched your dog licking his balls over and over again. And i must say. We are at an agreement here. Ty.

[@xxbluepotatoxx1238]

Eeseeesüeeeeses,s,,,s

[@LeeNhatt-se4sg]

I absolutely love it. Props to the whole team working on putting this masterpiece together.

[@LukeTramps]

The most heartwarming story about soap, you'll ever hear.

[@stefniehatzimichael209]

Fantastic documentary!!!!! First time I am watching Well done!!! And kudos to all hardworking people May God Bless you greatly❤

[@awhite1212]

That crawdad farmer is seriously kicking ass. That guy is doing everything he can to make sure his business works for him and his people. Mad props.

[@io1534]

i love zoom whitening thing! it is so unique and innovative! 1) special super unique UV-"protective" glasses, aka aliexpress dental uv no uv, stop uv glasses with optical density 0.1 maybe - 1.5$ (real glasses for protecting against uv with optical density at least 5 - min. 100-150$) 2) 2 cotton pads - 0.1$ 3) special super unique protective gel aka food grade silicon - 0.2$ per amount used 4) special super unique whiting gel aka h2o2 from your local grow shop + gel media to hold h2o2 total 1$ per amount used 5) each super unique star seated in the same chair - 150$ per "star" seated before you

[@amumuumuma7408]

Perfect to listen to while sleeping =)

[@Aceof2Hearts]

For centuries Nido bird’s nest soup are so renowned. These can only be found in the caves of El Nido in Palawan. It made its mark in Chinese culinary as well as South East Asian Cuisine.

[@elizabethloger1326]

I like you two together. There is something extra there. Thank you.

[@ericogle2845]

I just love this show , I love to learn about recycling it and what materials can be recycled fairly easy and what materials can not. It also shows small business people are not rich but they are rich in ideas.😊❤. It's nice to see that they get recognition for their hard work.😊

[@NeoN-PeoN]

Those nest harvesters are getting ABSOLUTELY ROBBED!!

[@Bhoclitbhipbookie]

literally so badly

[@rigelb9025]

And how about those birds.

[@1stOriginz]

Binge watching at work. Best channel :)

[@dixinbuttz44]

useless job?

[@2600BC.]

Lol, just resign. Your company is paying you to do your job, not watch.

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

@@2600BC.yt

[@1gbayfisher]

Exactly why companies cant make a profit...

[@rigelb9025]

@@2600BC. Plot twist : He's a screener at BI.

[@chelsea_belle]

I like how these are based on how things were before AND how they are now, after COVID-19 hit, so we know how things work, now, and with comparisons 😊

[@Bonbon-C]

A hundred years from now there will be no more tuna left!

[@j00bs]

this channel is a goldmine of inspiration and motivation. turns out college really is a scam for most

[@robertbrainard5651]

actually if a company says "With Aloe" and it has none, then its fraud.

[@MattyVice]

Timestamp

[@j562gee0hdeewestsdegethemuLa]

False advertisement

[@j562gee0hdeewestsdegethemuLa]

Unless it's the brands name .

[@carolinaleal6059]

i love the soap family and their photo. nice people!

[@SudaNIm103]

Wow I knew my favorite facial serum is made from Swiftlet Nest Extracts but I had no idea they were so hard to harvest !

[@jewelofafrica5974]

Does it do wonders to your skin??? must be expensive

[@eduardosturla]

Wonderful to see the DR producing world class Aloe!!!

[@atatterson6992]

Hopefully they'll be able to keep Haiti from destroying it all...

[@janedoeYT]

That Rolex episode was insanely interesting!

[@williammaldonado6132]

I needed this like yesterday! 👍

[@GeorgeRuffner-iy7bm]

Oh, and I forgot to mention that I enjoyed this offering. Thanks.... 😎👍

[@Top10VD]

I love this channel!

[@chelsea_belle]

3:24:19 He's like, "BACK OFF MATE, BACK OFF!!!" 😂😂😂

[@rgerber]

preparing for some samurai chops

[@ghostofgarycoleman5251]

swiftlet nest farms sound like a good business

[@darrianweathington1923]

I have no idea why I watched this whole thing... But I did and I enjoyed it

[@rigelb9025]

Kind of like when Bart peaked Nirvana at birth? Aah, nevermind.

[@kcaezar1776]

lmfao the american privalidge in this video i love you guys

[@codmn1824]

3 hours plus, this i love.

[@garsua3141]

Those birds nest climber are the legit mountain climber👏🏼👏🏼 Salud🎉- heart pounding to watch them though

[@Aschuu]

As a rock climber for fun, they had me shook. They had no belay or harness. Impressive ❤

[@mattw5840]

Those men are reckless. And to have children do that work too, I'd call that evil (certainly kids have lost their lives here)

[@user-hu9ns2nc6w]

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.

[@rigelb9025]

When I am what I am, I might let go of becoming.

[@Car_Fanatic]

Another great upload keep it up. I omly care about exposing scam cheating in industries btw. Thata why i like this and the last video about fake honey truffle and other stuff

[@user-xn7hq5of6b]

That love depleteing the ocean tune. Sharks fins n so on

[@tintintravelers]

@11:15 Vietnamese people raise the swiflet birds and they make nest locally. They sell them for an affordable price in Vietnam. You don't have to go to the island or dangerous mountain to collect the nest.

[@rubyruby6358]

Love these documentaries. Would love to have a link or info on how to buy the shea butter from the women who make it the traditional way.

[@misstreemeat60]

Only 32M!?! What a steal, Im going to get right on that!

[@jerijayz3929]

All machines are seen and explained as Optimal. Approved

[@biancacosta7699]

Enjoyed the candid interview with Bob Carr. Would be keen to hear an interview with Julia Gillard in the same spirit.

[@katymartinezsarmiento6320]

Excelente

[@JennyAlejandro-fk3xp]

Thank you

[@ronjr831]

Really like these kind of videos. Thanks

[@allenalesna]

1:36:00 I can't imagine how a phone can become that dirty.

[@whitehat420]

Thanks for the video!

[@DAVIDFERNANDEZ-jx4fb]

this was beautiful, all I can say.

[@jorgecruzseda7551]

Soon, NO BLUEFIN OR ANY TUNA

[@AJayAnswersYou]

These "xx" industries etc. videoes are great. You learn about poverty and business in many cases, like Acai in Brazil.

[@DaveSwart]

Ya know, I wasn’t hungry and I’m trying not to eat before bed but you guys gotta go showing me pictures of bird spit soup. Thanks.

[@chicochicoshukor7184]

Its all amazing story. Thanks a lot

[@machines587]

thanks you very much

[@mith3620]

The language display is entertaining and admirable! Dubbed docu-videos are so much less impactful to the senses and overall learning experience. Thank you for keeping their voices.

[@jimbt9889]

Depleted species....this is just one section of Japan. We're destroying our world for our children... shame

[@TreesPlease42]

Speak the truth 🎉

[@Car_Fanatic]

Ah this is a mashup of ur previous videos. Tbh i usually dont like that but well done

[@Cosoku]

who recorded the gemstone mines xD i'd be too scared to be the cameraman there, toss the camera to one of the experts and sit outside

[@lunalovegoodwitch]

Interesting but at the beginning of the video they say tuna wrong

[@NeoN-PeoN]

According to the numbers given by the factory in your aloe vera section, it takes 13 leaves to make a gallon, not 20.

[@_thebreesknees]

Every time I fall asleep with KZbin on I wake up to stuff like this playing

[@MrJahmeyka]

Star gate opening 45:15 ✨👁️👅👁️✨🦃🤣

[@DearBoi-mg2fb]

That Fish Market gives me chills down my spine! I love Tuna fish!

[@scottyelder8351]

You are so right Lucas you are rich beyond measure my friend. God bless all the righteous Children Of The Stars with mercy and peace health and happiness Amen ✝️

[@kat6059]

wow! look how small the tuna are! over fishing!

[@ahagbani]

A little secret, Rolex is actually the buyer of that 15m watch. They made billions after that.

[@MrMclovinIam]

Brilliant!

[@Fleato]

im just going to say, there i sno level of quality that would get me to spend 500 on a watch... let alone 25k lol

[@bryanwelton1442]

Thanks for making this content it will show some there hidden agenda

[@gregrobbins9493]

This would be a really good show if it werent for all the subtitles instead of voice over translations

[@thisisashan]

Tuna, btw, is almost an endangered species. This is likely one of the reasons.

[@AJCallowayLive]

This was awesome

[@Harleychickjenn]

I have a drawer that is just for but ramen. 😂

[@BiNDiViSUAL]

2:16:29 Whitening already incredible white and healthy teeth. Her before and after are not even noticeable, unless you're uncomfortable close to her mouth to see maybe a very slight difference.

[@lucass9328]

It is really sad to me how wealthier countries are extracting wealth out of poorer nations; leaving the hardest workers who make it happen with dimes compared to the dollars the wealthy nations make.

[@directohealthph]

NICE TO KNOW THAT

[@ForestFire369]

The Rolex guy has been waiting on his watch longer than I've been alive. Jesus

[@rigelb9025]

He must've also been waiting for Jesus longer than I've been around.

[@BethanyGrimes-ol5gs]

very good

[@toksybisbig]

Sweet

[@directohealthph]

WOW AMOUNT OF FLY FLOWER

[@teachmechinese]

How are tuna killed?

[@nickgibb4687]

3.5 hrs of this. i was intreasted. i don't have 3.5 hrs to burn or I fall asleep

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Aloe Vera? Lol I just threw some away, it is invasive here where I live. Lots of Tuna here jejeje

[@rigelb9025]

Do you live along the Mexican border? I heard there was lots of invasion going on around there.

[@DETOXTHEAITFT]

YES

[@OscarGonzalez-qm9qw]

When they starting talking about "pencas" I knew they were Dominicans xd.

[@littlelegs4563]

My uncle cut his arm down the middle and almost bleed to death doing something similar to the açai farmer with that blade in his back pocket.

[@Landofthelongwhitecloud]

From all the way in little old NZ 🇳🇿 🇳🇿🇳🇿 It's a real pleasure to have stumbled upon your channel..❤❤❤ This Kiwi..., thinks your..!!! 🤤🔥🤤🔥🤤🔥🤤🔥😮 An got such a sweet accent.., with such great English 👍 Your farm life, looks incredible and amazing.. What a perfect lifestyle..💯❤️

[@MattersNot]

2:35 you got a guy eating it like naw let me try the next by the time he leaves he’s got a full gut 😂

[@nelsongraham108]

3 and a half hours.... im down lol

[@devinbutler3271]

So they find bird spit and feed it to people

[@jetleesports312]

This a great video

[@diskdrive123]

The Aloe-vera, I'd just use a machine to remove the husk, no need to be gentle, its going into the shredder. The slightly higher extraction ratio by hand should be dwarfed by the time saving and labor costs. There is such a high differential in density between husk and gel that you could probably just pulverize the whole leaf to a specific level and filter press all the husk out.

[@pinkpriss]

Between the gel and the skin is a very thin layer of a bitter latex crap so squeezing or pulverizing the leaf will contaminate the gel with the crap latex.

[@diskdrive123]

@@pinkpriss You could technically filter that out also but at that point you aren't exactly saving effort.

[@DaSilverJoker]

By using underpaid labor, companies can aggregate value by legally marketing their products as artisanal and pretending they are "keeping traditions alive" and such - their productivity is much worse but there's a market for that as long as few companies focus on it. Mechanization within regions that offer cheap labor is also often less profitable than its (massive) increases in productivity might suggest due to manufacturers that provide the machines often imposing software and tool restrictions in countries that don't have strong Right to Repair laws, plus there are technological barriers and maintenance costs.

[@LTCloud9]

​@DaSilverJoker The other comment makes sense, the latex layer can fluck up the quality of the end product. You are just spewing crap that sounds related but not really and of no value. Are you a politician by any chance?

[@sraros]

⁠@@DaSilverJokerwell said, plus in some remote parts of the world, it doesn’t matter how much more money you could make out of automation rather than how many families you offer work which translates then to power

[@hazedemotions69]

looks like it take as much energy to break all that electronics down that it did to make it. and apple trying to make it even harder with making it impossible for people to repair or upgrade their devices. right to repair is a huge deal

[@Mabu_T_Lusse]

3:30:20 😂😂😂😂 he said.. “get quick rich scheme” Is that the one scheme where Richard figures out a way to run faster?

[@utsavnp]

That teeth whitening is total scam. 😂 $750 for all this.

[@genialitaeter]

and it felt like an advertisement for it. what producers do to get free stuff

[@strongereveryday-10-minute76]

VERY GOOD

[@lindadarghous]

Piers needs to learn that we are not interested in his views - he's supposed to enable his guests to express theirs!

[@NeoN-PeoN]

2:28:54 Can someone please tell me how these snail shells are used in the cosmetic industry? Even Chatgpt doesn't know.

[@rigelb9025]

They must be used as snail polish.

[@ANONAMEMO]

I really like the voice speaking in the video..

[@Low_Prophile]

$15.5m for a watch. It better be able to tell me my death date

[@rigelb9025]

And at that price, you better hope that date isn't too soon.