Charcuterie & Cottage Biz Podcast
Welcome to the Charcuterie & Cottage Biz Podcast, the ultimate show for charcuterie entrepreneurs and cottage food enthusiasts who are ready to turn their passion for home-based food into a thriving online business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your existing food business online and to new heights, this podcast is your 'go-to' resource for actionable advice, insider tips, and step-by-step digital marketing strategies.
FROM PASSION TO PROFITS! Join us as we break down everything from food business ideas, tips and advice to technology and marketing online for big profits. Let's navigate your Charcuterie and Cottage businesses together so you can dump your desk job and create a business from your passion!
Hosted by a professional chef and digital marketer, real life sisters, Andrea Hendrix and Patti Sampson, bring over 60 years of real-life experience to the table...helping food creators and budding entrepreneurs turn their passion into a profitable business. Learn more at https://grazingbiz.com
Charcuterie & Cottage Biz Podcast
#34 - Crank up your Business in 2026 - Success Tips to Grow Smarter & Faster
What does it really take to succeed as a food business owner in 2026?
In this episode, we share practical success tips that help us move from hobbyist to legitimate business owner — without burnout. We talk about why having a simple online presence builds instant trust, how capturing emails at markets and events helps us grow beyond social media, and how basic systems and automation make running our business easier.
We also cover how to spot legitimate vending opportunities, avoid scams, and create a setup that makes customers feel confident buying from us. These are real-world strategies we’re using to grow smarter, stay organized, and build a business that actually supports our life.
If you’re selling food from home, vending at markets, or planning your next level of growth, this episode will help you start 2026 with clarity and confidence.
If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:
START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid course offers at https://grazingbiz.com/resources
Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse
NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
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