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
Episodes
44 episodes
#43 - 10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting a Home-Based Food Business
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 br...
#42 - Special Guest Interview - How Karlet Hewitt Built a Profitable Mobile Charcuterie Cart Business
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 ge...
#41 - Increasing Value, Price and Sales with Signature Food Products
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 memor...
#40 - How to 'Market' at Your Market or Farm Stand - Live Event Strategies to Sell a Ton
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 rea...
#39 - Huge Grazing Wedding Table Lessons...The Good, Bad and the Ugly
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...
#38 - Planning 170-Guest Wedding Grazing Table...Candid Coffee Talk with Chef Andrea and Patti
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...
#37 - Big Orders vs. Small Sales...Which is best for a Profitable & Low-Stress Food Business?
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-wo...
#36 - FAQs We Get All The Time and the Answers to help you Grow Your Food Business Fast
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 fro...
#35 - Our Hottest Food Marketing Tips from our Past Episodes - Don't Miss!!
As we kick off 2026, we’re sharing some of our favorite and most productive marketing lessons pulled straight from previous podcast episodes.In this episode, we talk about how we market our charcuterie and cottage food businesses ...
#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 onlin...
#33 - Turn Your Food Skills Into Passive Income Selling Your Knowledge Online with Digital Products
In this episode, we’re breaking down how cottage food, charcuterie, and home-based foodpreneurs can turn their everyday skills into simple, sustainable digital products that sell on autopilot and while you sleep! From recipe ...
#32 - Starting a Cottage Food Business: A Beginner’s Guide
In this episode, we walk through the basics of starting a cottage food business in a way that feels doable and not overwhelming. Even if you are making charcuterie... you too can easily sell other things from home. We talk about wh...
#31 - Charcuterie Cart Set Up - How I earned $1900 in profit for a 2-hour Event
In this episode, we walk through how we set up for a private charcuterie cart event and what really goes on behind the scenes. We talk about planning, contract, pricing, menu, shopping, packing, creating, timing and all the small decisions that...
#30 - Black Friday Sales & Strategy: How We’re Prepping, Bundling, and Selling Out the Season
We’re diving deep into our Black Friday game plan — from how we’re setting up preorders, bundles, and market displays to how we’re automating social posts, emails, and checkout links for a smoother holiday rush. This episode breaks down exactly...
#29 - How to Start a Food Side Hustle: From Small Ideas to Real Income
When we first started our food side hustles, nothing was fancy — just good ideas, simple setups, and a lot of learning as we went. In this episode, we talk about what it’s really like to turn a food passion into something profitable: testing pr...
#28 - The Power of Pop-Up Events - What, Why and How to Make some Dough!
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 c...
#27 - Holiday Hustle Success with your Home-Based Food Business
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,
#26 - Labeling 101 for Cottage Food & Charcuterie Businesses Compliance, Branding, and Smart Tools
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-pa...
#25 - Already have a Website, but Want More Sales? You Need This Podcast!
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 gro...
#24 - Are you Ready to Sell Your Food Online? A Website Comparison
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...
#23 - 30 Things to Know in 30 Minutes about Starting a Cottage Food Business
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 ...
#22 - Charcuterie Gift Ideas That Sell: Creative Themes, Packaging Hacks & Smart Marketing
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...
#21 - Charcuterie Cart Business? Should you start one, Yes or No? Laws, Permits & Profitable Event Strategies
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,...
#20 - 10 Ways to Use AI to Build and Grow your Food Business
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...
#19 - Start & Grow Your Charcuterie Business With the Right Tools
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. ...