If you’ve ever stumbled upon a video that made you laugh, reflect, and rethink your entire marketing strategy all at once—chances are, you’ve just met Real Talk Darbs.

Darbie Kim Estrebilla didn’t start out as a content king. He was an OFW once—far from the lights, cameras, and billion-view milestones. But grit has a funny way of rewriting people’s stories. And in Darbie’s case, it wrote one heck of a plot twist.

These days, he’s known for more than just his hugot lines (though let’s be real, they’re iconic). He’s a video marketing powerhouse. A strategist who’s helped his students rake in over ₱100 million in revenue. A disruptor who sold a pen for ₱70,000—because he understood something most people don’t: it’s never just about the product; it’s about the story behind it.

His wit? Sharp. His wisdom? Sharper. Whether he’s teaching how to hook viewers in three seconds or joking that “Focus on the seminar first. Do not text them yet… they will just hurt you anyway,” Darbie knows how to keep it real—and keep people listening.

But what I admire most is that behind the larger-than-life online persona is a man who recharges in silence. An introvert who found his voice in a noisy world. A gamer who might’ve chosen e-sports if content creation hadn’t chosen him first.

Of course, the road hasn’t been smooth. He’s weathered bashers, content slumps, and reinvention after reinvention. From love advice to trending topics to finally finding his niche in video marketing—it’s been a journey. And yet, he’s never lost sight of the mission: to help Filipino entrepreneurs dream bigger, do better, and build billion-peso businesses through the power of video.

Now, with the 336-square-meter House Creatives HQ almost ready, new training programs on the horizon, and a massive 3,000-person live event set for December—you’d think he’s reached the peak.

But if you ask me?

Real talk: Darbie’s just getting started.