Today we’d like to introduce you to Marcus Pollard.
Hi Marcus, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Bee Pimpn began as a small family homestead focused on produce cultivation and sales in 2018 in Fayetteville, Georgia. As the operation expanded, so did its offerings, which soon included poultry and eventually honey bees. Without prior experience or established contacts in beekeeping, I, Marcus Pollard, committed to self-education, joined local beekeeping clubs, and enrolled in the UGA Master Beekeeper Program. This pursuit ignited a strong passion for apiculture, leading to increased recognition through word of mouth and subsequent business growth.
Having since attained my Master Beekeeper Certification, I now travel domestically and internationally to speak at and attend conferences, continually enhancing my knowledge to advance the business. Today, Bee Pimpn specializes in all aspects related to honey bees—from producing premium honey to serving as a leading honey bee removal expert in Georgia. Our apiaries are strategically placed throughout the south metro Atlanta region, including Fayetteville, Griffin, Brooks, and Fairburn, and we follow the honey flow by relocating colonies between southern and northern Georgia as needed. The business is led by myself and is supported by my young Board of Directors, Bumble and Buzz.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The journey in beekeeping has presented significant challenges. Key issues include acquiring in-depth knowledge of honey bee biology and implementing effective strategies to maintain colony health. The prevalence of Varroa mites has become a major concern within the industry, making it increasingly complex to preserve healthy bee populations each year. A positive challenge we face is meeting the high demand for honey—often, our supply does not keep pace with customer interest. At Bee Pimpn, we are committed to transparency in sourcing our honey both locally from our own bees and globally from reputable beekeepers. As with any agricultural product, honey production is seasonal; therefore, the yield from one season determines the available supply until the next harvest. Maintaining robust honey bee health, strong colony numbers, and thriving apiaries remains essential to consistently meet this demand.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Bee Pimpn is a reputable provider of organic honey and wax products, specializing in honey bee removal and relocation, education, migratory pollination, and professional hive management. We are recognized for supplying premium local honey, delivered directly from our bees to your table. Our commitment extends to maintaining purity by never selling adulterated honey and refraining from chemical treatments during nectar flow. We deliver honey to our customers exactly as produced by the bees.
With extensive international experience, Bee Pimpn collaborates with beekeepers worldwide. Whether you seek Manuka honey from New Zealand, Tanzanian wildflower varieties, or a range of European honeys, Bee Pimpn can assist in sourcing unique products. Unlike many commercially available honeys that are blended or altered for consistency, Bee Pimpn offers pure, unblended honey, allowing customers to enjoy the natural diversity in color, texture, and flavor that honey presents.
Our experienced team at Bee Pimpn specializes in the removal and relocation of honey bee colonies from various structures. If a colony settles in your home or business, we are prepared to resolve the issue promptly, safely, and efficiently. With extensive experience in the construction industry and a deep commitment to bee conservation, we offer a unique combination of expertise. What distinguishes our company is our leadership by a Master Beekeeper and a Georgia Department of Agriculture trainer, allowing us to provide state-required training for other honey bee removal companies.
Bee Pimpn helps support the local food supply by offering migratory pollination services to area farmers. We also provide expert hive management for both private and public organizations. If you’re interested in supporting your local environment and helping save bees but lack the necessary skills, just give us a call. We’ll take care of everything related to honey bees—managing them on your property, keeping colonies healthy, extracting and bottling honey, and even providing educational opportunities. It’s a complete, turnkey service. All you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy having bees around.
At Bee Pimpn, we are most proud of our dedication to ethical beekeeping, business, and environmental practices. We take great pride in delivering pure, unadulterated honey straight from our bees to your table, never compromising quality for convenience. Our commitment to bee conservation drives every aspect of our operations—from safe and humane bee removal and relocation to providing state-required training for industry professionals. We are passionate about supporting local agriculture through migratory pollination services and expert hive management, helping to strengthen the local food supply. Above all, we are proud to offer educational opportunities that empower others to appreciate and protect honey bees, fostering a deeper connection to nature and community. Our brand stands for integrity, sustainability, and a genuine love for bees and the environment.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Risk plays an essential role in our lives, driving growth and learning beyond what we already know. My strategy for facing risk blends careful planning with adaptability—I assess potential hazards and prepare for different outcomes, while staying flexible if unexpected challenges appear. Since it’s impossible to eliminate risk entirely, embracing it and finding solace in the process helps us not only survive but thrive. My formal training is in business obtaining my undergraduate degree in Accounting at the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University, MBA from University of Iowa and a CPA certification. Having spent almost 2 decades in the corporate world in internal audit and finance, it has allowed me to become very familiar with risk and risk mitigation strategies.
I also believe in understanding what where my personal “rock bottom” is. Meaning if this risk venture should completely fail where would I land and how can I rebuild from a place of minimal damage. Building a safety net in life is also key in removing the anxiety associated with risk.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Beepimpn.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beepimpn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beepimpnbuzz
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bee-pimpn/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@beepimpn7580
Image Credits
AJIV Photography
