Episodes

  • #43 - 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting a Home-Based Food Business

    #43 - 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting a Home-Based Food Business
    Apr 20 2026

    Thinking about starting or growing a home based food business? In this episode, we share the 10 things we wish we knew before getting started...from pricing and time management to marketing, packaging, and handling customers.

    We break down what it really takes to turn your kitchen skills into a profitable business, not just a hobby. If you want to avoid common mistakes and grow with more confidence, this episode is for you.

    👉 We’re not just making food—we’re building a business.

    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 AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!     Learn about all our free and paid resources 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"
    Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

    ...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.


    GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

    JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab    ...
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • #42 - Special Guest Interview - How Karlet Hewitt Built a Profitable Mobile Charcuterie Cart Business

    #42 - Special Guest Interview - How Karlet Hewitt Built a Profitable Mobile Charcuterie Cart Business
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode of the Charcuterie and Cottage Biz Podcast, we sit down with special guest Karlet Hewitt from Mobile Cart CEO to chat with the GrazingBiz Sisters about all things mobile charcuterie carts. From getting started to getting booked... you do not want to miss this episode if you have a cart, want a cart or are just curious about the charcuterie cart business.

    We dive deep into how a simple idea turned into a growing business, what it really takes to build and run a cart, and how to navigate permits, setup, and event days. We also talk about pricing charcuterie cart offers, keeping food fresh, and what to expect when working both indoor and outdoor events.

    Karlet shares real insights on networking, building community, and why relationships are key to growing your business faster.

    If you’re thinking about starting a charcuterie cart or want to level up what you already have, this episode will give you practical tips you can actually use.

    👉 Connect with Karlet at https://www.mobilecartceo.com/ and join her free Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/950021040572799

    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 AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!     Learn about all our free and paid resources 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"
    Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

    ...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.


    GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

    JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab    ...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • #41 - Increasing Value, Price and Sales with Signature Food Products

    #41 - Increasing Value, Price and Sales with Signature Food Products
    Apr 2 2026

    In this episode, we’re breaking down how to create and market signature food products that sell out... without necessarily changing up your menu or recipes!

    We share simple, practical ideas to turn everyday items into something more memorable. From build-your-own kits and themed gift boxes to bundles, subscriptions, and creative product twists... you have a ton of ways to increase your price and your income.

    We also talk about how we can attract repeat buyers, explore opportunities like real estate and corporate gifting, and use small changes in packaging and content to boost visibility.

    If you are ready to stand out among your competition...stop blending in and start building products people remember and will come back for more.

    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 AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!     Learn about all our free and paid resources 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"
    Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

    ...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.


    GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

    JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab    ...
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    45 mins
  • #40 - How to 'Market' at Your Market or Farm Stand - Live Event Strategies to Sell a Ton

    #40 - How to 'Market' at Your Market or Farm Stand - Live Event Strategies to Sell a Ton
    Mar 23 2026

    How do we actually get more business from markets or farm stands. You gotta hear these strategies!

    In this episode, we’re sharing what worked (and what surprised us) from a recent event—and how we turn everyday foot traffic into real sales and, most importantly, repeat and referral customers.

    We talk about simple strategies we use at markets, like:

    • How we attract people to our booth
    • What makes them stop, stay, and buy
    • Easy ways we increase sales without being pushy
    • How we turn first-time buyers into repeat customers

    We’re also breaking down why markets aren’t just about selling for the day—they’re one of the best ways to grow our business long-term.

    If we’re selling at farmers markets, pop-ups, or running a cottage food business, this episode will help us think differently and make more from every event.

    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 AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!     Learn about all our free and paid resources 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"
    Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

    ...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.


    GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

    JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab    ...
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • #39 - Huge Grazing Wedding Table Lessons...The Good, Bad and the Ugly

    #39 - Huge Grazing Wedding Table Lessons...The Good, Bad and the Ugly
    Mar 5 2026

    In this episode, we walk through what really goes into a very large grazing wedding table setup—from the early preparation and food planning to transporting everything safely and setting it up beautifully at the venue.

    We share our behind-the-scenes process for menu, shopping, preparing meats, cheeses, and accompaniments ahead of time, how we pack and organize everything for transport, and the tools and supplies we bring to make setup efficient and fast. We also talk about the small details that make a big difference when creating a wedding grazing table that looks full, inviting, and elegant.

    If you’ve ever wondered how much preparation goes into a grazing wedding table setup, or you’re thinking about offering grazing tables for weddings in your own food business, this episode gives you a realistic look at the planning, logistics, and lessons that come with it.

    Whether you’re a charcuterie business owner, a food vendor, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes of a wedding grazing table setup, we’re sharing what we’ve learned from experience.

    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 AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!     Learn about all our free and paid resources 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"
    Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

    ...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.


    GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

    JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab    ...
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    55 mins
  • #38 - Planning 170-Guest Wedding Grazing Table...Candid Coffee Talk with Chef Andrea and Patti

    #38 - Planning 170-Guest Wedding Grazing Table...Candid Coffee Talk with Chef Andrea and Patti
    Feb 24 2026

    In this episode of the Charcuterie & Cottage Biz Podcast, Grazing Biz Sisters sit down over coffee and strategize an upcoming 170-person wedding. From portions and pricing to sourcing and setup. Eavesdrop on the conversation and learn some important tips and advice along the way.

    If you’re building a charcuterie or cottage food business and want practical, real-world advice on planning larger events without losing money, this episode is for you.

    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 AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!     Learn about all our free and paid resources 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"
    Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

    ...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.


    GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

    JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab    ...
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    27 mins
  • #37 - Big Orders vs. Small Sales...Which is best for a Profitable & Low-Stress Food Business?

    #37 - Big Orders vs. Small Sales...Which is best for a Profitable & Low-Stress Food Business?
    Feb 2 2026

    In this episode, we dive deep into one of the biggest decisions cottage food and charcuterie business owners face: Should we chase large custom orders or focus on selling smaller priced, high-volume products?

    We share real-world experience from charcuterie tables & cottage food items, catering, markets, and home-based food businesses to break down the true cost of big events—including time, stress, prep, communication, and pricing—versus the freedom and scalability of standardized, repeatable products.

    We talk about:

    • Big custom orders vs. smaller high-volume sales (and which is actually more profitable)
    • How stress, time, and mental load affect pricing and sustainability
    • Why standardizing menus and products can increase income and reduce burnout
    • When large orders do make sense (corporate clients, real estate agents, senior communities, and event planners)
    • Giftable food ideas that stand out, from charcuterie bouquets to bakery gift boxes
    • Why you don’t need a huge menu to succeed—and how over-accommodating can hurt your business
    • How passion, confidence, and simplicity directly impact sales
    • Using social media and visibility to attract organic referrals without paid ads

    Whether we’re running a charcuterie business, baking from home, or building a cottage food brand, this episode helps us step back, evaluate our business model, and choose a path that fits our personality, lifestyle, and goals.

    If we’re feeling overwhelmed, underpaid, or stuck saying yes to things we don’t enjoy, this conversation will help us rethink how we sell, what we offer, and how we grow—without burning out.

    👉 Resources mentioned in this episode: grazingbiz.com/resources

    If this episode resonates, share it with a fellow food business owner and help us keep growing the Grazing Biz community.

    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 AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!     Learn about all our free and paid resources 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"
    Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

    ...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.


    GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

    JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab    ...
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    54 mins
  • #36 - FAQs We Get All The Time and the Answers to help you Grow Your Food Business Fast

    #36 - FAQs We Get All The Time and the Answers to help you Grow Your Food Business Fast
    Jan 16 2026

    We get these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) all the time — so we’re answering them in one place.

    In this episode, we breakdown the most common FAQs for charcuterie and cottage food business owners who want to do this the right way from the start. We talk about what equipment you actually need, how to take orders without chaos, where your first customers really come from, and how to price so you’re not working for free.

    We also cover websites, online ordering, automation, and why setting up simple systems early makes everything easier as you grow. Plus, we call out the mistakes we see over and over again — overbuying, underpricing, trying to do too much, and skipping the business side altogether.

    If you’re starting out, scaling up, or trying to turn your side hustle into a real, profitable business, this episode will help you get clear, get organized, and move forward with 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 AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!     Learn about all our free and paid resources 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"
    Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

    ...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.


    GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

    JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

    Follow us:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab    ...
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    1 hr and 7 mins