Charcuterie & Cottage Biz Podcast

Today we’re diving into the power of pop-up events and how they can help you grow your charcuterie or cottage food business.

In this episode, we share real stories and practical tips from our own events — from getting set up and staying compliant to making sales and building connections. You’ll learn how to market yourself, collect customer info, and turn every event into more visibility (and profit).

Pop-ups are more than just a sales day — they’re a chance to connect, learn, and grow your business one conversation at a time.

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The holidays are a whirlwind for home-based food business owners!  In fact, it’s the biggest opportunity of the year to earn a ton. In this episode of the Charcuterie & Cottage Biz Podcast, sisters, Patti & Andrea, share their tips and advice for making the most of the fall season and how to earn more than the rest of the year.  Additionally, they are sharing their bonus list of 25 creative and profitable holiday menu ideas to help you stand out among your competitors.  

This episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration to help your products shine...

In this episode of Charcuterie & Cottage Food Biz, we dive deep into the world of food labels, and trust us, it’s more exciting (and important!) than it sounds. Whether you’re selling charcuterie boxes, cupcakes, or tamales, pre-packaged charcuterie, your labels do double duty: they keep you compliant with cottage food laws and help you build a brand that sticks in your customers’ minds.

We cover everything from ingredient lists, allergens, and safe packaging to the fun side of making your labels pop with logos, Canva templates, QR codes, and Avery hacks. We even share...

If you already have a website for your charcuterie (or cottage business), but you are struggling getting sales and new business from the site, then this episode is for you!  Maybe you have been wondering what else you could be doing to grow your existing business.  Join our special guests as they give a third-party overview of a plan that will help you expand and grow your current business.  And, if you were considering a new site and just now sure what direction to take... this episode is for you too.  No matter what type of food you sell...we h...

In this episode of the Charcuterie Launch Lab, we are pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to turn a food passion into a business that works online. We’ve been in your shoes.  Learn the comparisons of available website platforms and what you really SHOULD be considering when choosing a website platform.  Learn how to  build trust online and the ways to market, get more customers on autopilot using your site, and most importantly, why having a site that can integrate with a follow-up system is so important to help you sell more.

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Ever thought about selling food from your home-based kitchen. In most states and provinces in the US and Canada, you can do it!  However... there are some easy steps, rules, regulations, and requirements you need to be aware of before you just start cooking and peddling your yumminess all over town.  So, in this episode we hit home 30 things you need to know about getting your Cottage food license and selling food from home and we go through all 30 in 30 minutes!!!  Join us for this fast-paced, action packed episode on how to get started in the Cottage Food Business. 

It's gift-giving season!!!  Ready to turn your charcuterie into gifts you can sell for an increased year-round income stream? In this episode, we unpack everything you need to know about charcuterie packaging, seasonal gift theme ideas, the perfect customers, and marketing strategies that help you stand out and sell you goodies for more money!

From ingredients to packaging hacks to profitable upsells and marketing tips and advice, you’ll walk away with fresh inspiration for every season, and an amazing way to sell your products big...

Thinking about starting a charcuterie cart business? In this episode of The Charcuterie Launch Lab, we break down everything you need to know before rolling out your cart—from what makes a cart different from boards and grazing tables, to how to price for private events vs. public markets. We also dive into cottage laws, permits, and on-site food prep requirements that can make or break your setup. Whether you’re serving weddings, farmers markets, or corporate events, Andrea and Patti share real experiences, lessons learned, and insider tips to help you launch your cart the right way.

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In this episode, we’re diving into 10 powerful and creative ways to use AI – especially tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini – to build, market, and grow your food business faster. Whether you run a charcuterie company, a catering service, or a home-based baking business, you’ll discover how AI can help you plan menus, price for profit, create irresistible social content, and even automate your customer follow-up. 

If you’ve been curious about how AI technology can save you time and boost your sales, this episode is your recipe for success!   Our business has grown because of AI!  Listen...

In this episode, we’re sharing how we built our charcuterie business from the ground up, including and the tools, systems, and strategies that helped us grow it into something fun, profitable, and sustainable... with orders on auto-pilot. 

We’ll talk about what what you should do to market, make sales, and deliver using tools we could not live without!  We also get into why we wrote our new book, Charcuterie Profit Secrets that is now available at  https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets

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This is Part 2 of our behind-the-scenes breakdown of vending at a 3-day outdoor charcuterie event. We dive deeper into what really happened on the ground—from setup struggles and foot traffic issues to what saved our sales (hello, breakfast boards). Join us as we share the real talk, team wins, and takeaways you can use for your own market setup. 

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

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In this episode One, of a two-parter...we’re sharing the real behind-the-scenes of our three-day charcuterie event over the Fourth of July—what went right, what challenged us, and how we worked through it all together. From weather issues and low foot traffic to smart prep and food safety wins, this episode is packed with honest lessons and practical tips to help us all show up stronger at our next outdoor event. 

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

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