I can't believe it's already been 4 years. your nursery is looking really nice. I like the whisky barrels and all the spacing is pleasant. you're doing a great job amd I hope you get insanely rich from it
@bonsaiavia79022 жыл бұрын
I'm in the very beginning stages of my dream of opening the first dedicated bonsai nursery here in oklahoma. As a single father with sole custody it presents challenges, but I knew from the moment I got my first tree that this was what I was going to do with the rest of my life. Working on getting an etsy store set up, and on a way to get capital to provide soil, tools, wire, fertilizer, deadwood supplies etc. I was to specialize in taking raw/young material and growing them to be bonsai, similar to what telpurian does but also providing all the other things mentioned as well as trees in later stages Still have tons to learn, and I rely solely on youtube, mirai live and bonsai u so these videos are invaluable to me, thanks
@yoteslaya7296 Жыл бұрын
Its better to sell raw material for people who want to make bonsai. Soil, tools, pots, fertilizer etc are all bigger profits than trying to sell finished bonsai
@bonsaihigh2 жыл бұрын
I love the transparency of this video. It’s hard as it self to own owning bonsai trees, better yet having to worry about the sales and putting time in other tasks. I truly admire your work and I’m thankful for your information.
@highkingofmontival2 жыл бұрын
I saw Bjorn at the Coheed and Cambria show a couple weeks ago. It took every fiber of my being to not run up and say "this is a bonsai star, gather round!" I'm excited for the open house this October.
@EiseienBonsai2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! You should have come over to say hi!
@highkingofmontival2 жыл бұрын
@@EiseienBonsai my wife told me I should but I didn't want to be weird. I figured having dinner at the KBS show was enough but we'll talk coheed and alkaline if you have time at the open house.
@TGibs23 күн бұрын
I would love to see an updated version of this topic now that you are back in Japan, Id imagine it has to be vastly different / harder to be successful there.
@lluisasastre2 жыл бұрын
I know it’s a busines but yours words are from love and passion for bonsai, you learned more than knowlege in japan, 😘
@dshevack13 ай бұрын
Some of the best information on the web. I am sorry to just be learning about your channel and website to be know you are going over seas.
@doncouth482 жыл бұрын
Respect, and good to know about the long hours. I'm sure you fit in some time lifting weights, too, though 😃
@cactsai2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the low-key hint on where to get good copper wire. I have his email bookmarked now and it's far less expensive than what I've found so far on the internet. You know you're the best in the biz when you don't even need a fully functional website for people to order from and instead say "email me" to order wire.
@Nepali_Bonsai_Bamrukh2 жыл бұрын
I am just a beginner and i got motivated watching your video. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍
@ernesthasan9032 жыл бұрын
Bjorn - thank you for sharing. Your insight and back story to starting a Bonsai nursery is invaluable. These keys to success go hand in hand with balancing your time along with being a well rounded Bonsai Artist. Knowing one's audience and finding a specialty is essential. Great stuff, Domo!
@eschaefer65122 жыл бұрын
Your work is amazing. One aspect is the cost factor. I don't want to start a nursery but just acquiring the supplies for just a couple of plants starts to be an investment. The plants, wires, tools, growing mediums, pots, etc. All have to be sourced and most things need to be shipped. It's kind of daunting so I understand all the work that you do on such a high level. A really high level!
@TyphoNxX72 жыл бұрын
I could be 24/7 watching your videos and listening all you have to say, your a true living master. Thanks Bjorn
@dracokaiser2 жыл бұрын
I live in Bloomington Indiana. I live close by Mark Fields. The micro climate here is similar To Nashville Tennessee. Starting a bonsai nursery has always been a dream of mine.
@9svm2 жыл бұрын
i don't want to make a nursery but just a nice serenity garden for people to meditate in. thank you for making this video so i can start.... also LOL at brown thumb... where has that thumb been?
@rangervapes5712 жыл бұрын
I have been following your journey since the beginning, what a journey it has been. Someday I will stop by as I live just north at Ft Campbell
@TheBonsaiGarden2 жыл бұрын
Great video Bjorn 🙏 Always exquisitely shot. ❤️
@BonsaiEn2 жыл бұрын
I don't think people realise just how many hours and how much sacrifice goes into owning a Bonsai Business. i often tell people i do less bonsai owning a bonsai business. BUT if you can make it work the rewards will come, but its a looong road.
@gaddouen96242 жыл бұрын
Thanx Björn
@bulebonsaibatam17582 жыл бұрын
Great info. What is the M2 working area of your Garden/Facility?
@BONSAIenCORTO2 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks.
@sagebonsai2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to have my own regional native yamadori nursery, my major set back is that I have no business skills. To me it not about money, I just would like someone like my trees enough to have in there collection. Right now I lost a family member and while I was away I lost my entire collection. So having to start back from the ground up is a whole lot of work. That's exactly were I'm doing work the land get it ready to grow and share to fellow local citizens.
@stephenkoebcke90702 жыл бұрын
Bjorn, is this a hint at a franchise opportunity? 😅 So glad you're doing so well from the time i first started to watch your journey 12 yrs ago. But you forgot the most important part....your better half that helped along the way. Also your supportive family when you started at the club in Tn. Glad to see you at festival this year, thanks, to bad we had to cut it short. Steve.
@grobonsai2 жыл бұрын
I can dream :) Great video as always, Bjorn
@JoaoSantos-rs3my2 жыл бұрын
Your passion can be seen in everything you do and that might be the most important aspect of your success. I really like to watch your videos and always learn a lot with you. Greetings from Portugal!
@oussamachaachoui3727Ай бұрын
Thank you for this Great video This is what im searching for to know more about bonsai practices revenues to make the first step and jump in a new adventure in the BONSAI art world Im flowing you and many other bonsai masters years ago I love your great beautiful work and your videos helped me too much You give too much to what you love, (bonsai art) you follow what you love and this is was a great mistake you didn't concentrated in the businesses matter and your revenue If you gave 1/3 of your time to the business matter (selling bonsai material, soil, fertiliser, wire, pots....) Eiseien will be a great company. An Artist must live and he needs money for that Sorry for my critical comment but its made with love 🙏 All my best wishes success and happiness 🙏
@lluisasastre2 жыл бұрын
We need more vídeos than one a month😉
@marcobonsai93942 жыл бұрын
Love it! Well done!
@rolando102 жыл бұрын
Bravo, excellent content. We are used to your professionalism and you passion for this art.
@MrKaush1232 жыл бұрын
A very basic question: When you do decide to open a nursery after getting the right training, you will need a base set of trees for display. You cant decide to start a nursery and then hunt for material and then start training them. You will still need some finished trees to start with. Where do you get that material? are these trees imported from china/japan?
@raymondplodzien74592 жыл бұрын
Love this. Great video!
@johnmatejcik23792 жыл бұрын
Love your videos.....and would love to start a nursery, but I live in Texas where it's super hot and dry, I kill more trees than I can keep alive. :(
@simonrichardson43732 жыл бұрын
A great video - thank you Bjorn
@Arielelian2 жыл бұрын
As an Ops Manager for a small business, I can attest that there are two key facets to owning a business: 1. Doing the work of the business. 2. Running the business (e.g. the accounting, invoicing, paying bills, managing staff) Most owners love doing the work of the business (because that's what they were passionate about), but they fail at actually running the business. My recommendation to any small business owner is to have a "right hand man" (or woman) who excels at "running the business", so that you can focus on what you love. Otherwise running the business will suck the passion out of doing the business.
@jamesnoll21152 жыл бұрын
My dream is to start one here in South Dakota so this was very inspiring and helpful. Thank you
@tallistallis46402 жыл бұрын
Very Nice. Obrigado. Tanks.
@Chillfam4 ай бұрын
Need an update. You didn't really mention much on the business aspect. How and when. When to start? How many plants? How do you keep up with the stock?
@charlesdrake39972 жыл бұрын
This is awesome info. I'm planning on opening a very small bonsia garden in my back yard. It wil be an appointment only kinda thing. More of a hobby I'll share with others then a full blown business. I plan on selling trees, my hand made pots and offer care and styling. I'm also looking into starting a local club. There is little to no bonsai community in my area, but lots of people interested.
@corywadedavis2 жыл бұрын
Where?
@charlesdrake39972 жыл бұрын
@@corywadedavis I'm in NC
@treesbonsaiperfect84202 жыл бұрын
Wow beautifoll bonsai trees l love it; 😊❤🌳
@anilkumarn60912 жыл бұрын
Another thing to be added...climate challenge s like temperature + heavy rain fall, protection ideas from them.
@peterkeane64362 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for making it.
@carloscruz65362 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience 👍👍🇵🇷
@yoteslaya72962 жыл бұрын
I don't want to start a nursery (yet) but I would like to know how domestic nurseries have a high rate of successful cuttings and propagation
@TheNatyavaruval2 жыл бұрын
So nice
@japan462 жыл бұрын
Can you talk about Yamadori in more detail? How its done and how you do it. I live in Germany and I would like to go into the mountains to collect some trees, but I know that there is more to it than just getting a permission and hiking.
@myaccount44003 ай бұрын
Basically he sell extra stuff like pots and stuff while growing trees which he then look after and later sell as lump sum kinda of things maybe also marketing like social media sell on Etsy, eBay or get money from ads on KZbin as part of one business strategy ... that's what most bonsai nurseries do these days 😉😎
@egsogardener2 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring. Thanks👍
@aaronrodriguezcontreras82022 жыл бұрын
Have you every thought about visiting a bonsai artist in Mexico?
@mariapaquette5454 Жыл бұрын
Hi ! We meet years ago in a workshop in Cronwell Ct! I was the Spanish lady who asked you many questions when you were working styling a tree and after we have a picture together! Hartford Bonsai Society ! My name is Maria And my dream was to came to Japan and visit one Bonsai garden or nursery ! Well now I’m here in Osaka and can you let me know where is the place of your bonsai apprenticeship? I’m going to stay 3 days and I hope you answer me sooner! Thank you ! My name is Maria Paquette , I hope you remember me !
@andersmoore2 жыл бұрын
Bro, I live next to y’all. I have been watching for so long. Can I come visit? 😅
@gurkhasbonsai.70932 жыл бұрын
Lots of love from Nepal.Master
@anilkumarn60912 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! your nursery looks like 100Y old just like Japan 👍 wishes from India 🇮🇳
@potreliefbonsaibatu50352 жыл бұрын
Professional management in the bonsai word , requires willpower,intelligence & money. Only a handful of people dare to go so far on a grand scale🤔
@bharathkumar114010 ай бұрын
Woww.... started after 9 Years of experience.🎉
@chriskennedy85142 жыл бұрын
When are the study classes?
@Marcusstratus2 жыл бұрын
I actually have been thinking about selling Ittybitty trees at the local farmers market... Sell 'em outta my trucks flatbed, that sort of thing
@getintothewildwithjeffruma87772 жыл бұрын
That’s what I have been doing this year. My biggest problem I have In countered is so many people have bought the cheap so called Bonsai from the big box stores that almost die immediately. So even though many people are interested in Bonsai they have been burned from their experience in the art and are unwilling to try again with actual Bonsai.
@Marcusstratus2 жыл бұрын
@@getintothewildwithjeffruma8777 ah, good call out. Yeah, totally different thing...
@leonardocosta6632 жыл бұрын
a question I've been having for a while now: what about bonsais' thefts? Are all nurseries insured against this (can you insure your trees?) and usually how much does this factor impact in running this type of business (as, for example, having cctv in place, alarms, insurance as said, guardian dogs and whatnot). Thanks!
@getintothewildwithjeffruma87772 жыл бұрын
Great question, I have had a tree walk out of my backyard myself and even though the tree was developing well it wasn’t yet another amazing.
@BonsaiHunter2 жыл бұрын
I installed 24 cameras in my place and doing as Appointment only via Facebook, phone, etc. Would help to at least have a track records for visitors. Walk in, just no no for me at all.
@simonbremner27072 жыл бұрын
Probably easiest to skip straight to step six😉
@ulyssesgo39132 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@navajoauckland60032 жыл бұрын
Bahahahaha I read the title ... I can't even keep weeds alive
@bonsaibro2 жыл бұрын
One day ill have the best Bonsai nursery in west Germany. Believe ne
@bharathkumar114010 ай бұрын
Work from 9 am - 10 pm... ❤
@vinzholton Жыл бұрын
What a handsome man!
@TonysBonsai2 жыл бұрын
What a great video! I really don't like the sound of your work/life balance though. I'm sure as time passes you will be able to change that a bit.
@tomast13232 жыл бұрын
Haha, yeah I’m just about to set one up slowly ^^
@anicetomaldonado2 жыл бұрын
I'm just trying to sell locally collected trees.
@TheOG_Bonsai_GuyАй бұрын
I'm not going to fail...
@brucedeacon282 жыл бұрын
👍👌🍎🙂
@Bonsaifly2 жыл бұрын
99% of people watching this will probably never get to step one. Super interesting video though, thank you!