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MARKET SEASON IS COMING.
Did you know that farmer's markets start looking for their spring vendors NOW?

For new companies, Farmer's Markets are one of the best ways to start making money fast. But there are specific questions a vendor needs answered!

First...How much money should you make in a market? Well, there is not crystal ball...but if you are doing it right....thousands of dollars a month is reasonable. What should you know to get there?

Most important is to choose the right market for YOU. What makes something the right market? Well, where your customers are...and no, it is not true that your customers are "anyone" or "everyone"...ask the right questions:

Who is going to buy your product? [No, we don't mean your Mom!]
How do you know this type of person wants your product??
Where are they??
How do they spend their time?
How do you talk to them??
How much will they buy?

These questions are SO COMMON among our entrepreneurs we built a course for them...and went out to the experts to ask. Yes, I've sold at farmer's markets...but we went to the market manager and market owners--the people with the REAL information--to help tell our business owners what to do.

And what happened? Sales went up, markets were better and our small companies grew into bigger companies...

Then, someone said...why do you have to be a member in Frontier Kitchen for this information? And you know what...that was a really good question.

So we decided to open it up.

At Frontier Kitchen University we are all about teaching small businesses and new entrepreneurs how to grow. Growing a food business from nothing...we've done that. Hundreds of times actually.

And the take away...If this is something you want to do, you need to educate yourself! Because the investment in you can never be taken away. Maybe your product will work--but you learning more ALWAYS works.

And, because we are launching this outside of the kitchens for the first time, we want to pitch in an incentive for you to start investing in yourself.

A 25% off coupon code to our "Early Sales: Using a Farmer's Market Effectively to Launch Your Success" Course. Good for January 2023, use the code FMSALES123 before January 31st, 2023 to save on this course that, if applied properly, could make you THOUSANDS of dollars...a month.

Check it out for more info and free modules...
https://frontier-kitchen-university.thinkific.com/courses/farmers-market-course

Hey, Carlos...we can help you! LOL

- markkle

2021 Loudoun Innovation Challenge - Loudoun County Economic Development, VA The Loudoun County Economic Development Authority is one component of Loudoun County's efforts to promote business growth in Loudoun.

I had some of my best dreams while I was sleeping in class at school. I successfully cheated my way through 7th grade...both times. If you are at all like me then you probably didn't enjoy school or tests. It is part of the reason I got into kitchens and started my own business. If you did enjoy school (I won't hold it against you.) then you probably look for any advantage you can get and study as much as you can to be ready in advance. That's cool too. I've got something for everyone here.
This FREE Food Manager Practice Exam is designed for you to get comfortable with some of the questions on the exam if you need to take or renew your certification. Learn while you practice. This takes the stress out of the cramming, I mean "studying" and will give you a little more confidence when it comes to test time. We've loaded up hundreds of multiple guess, excuse me, choice questions with some info to give you a little lesson while you guess your way through the exam. After taking this practice exam a few times you won't be guessing anymore, you'll have a good foundation to build on when you actually take the class and real exam.
This is NOT the real exam but questions modeled after the real exam and a few that I have seen stump people throughout my years of teaching and proctoring the course. You will still have to sign up for a PROCTORED EXAM somewhere near you or with us if you happen to be in the Northern Virginia area. Take our FREE practice exam as many times as you like.
What better way is there to spend a Saturday night than taking practice exams for the Food Manager Certification?! Who needs friends, going out, movies, date night, social interaction when you could stay at home and learn about food safety?! I don't know about you but I'm sold and it's free.
Use this exam to refresh your memory or as supplemental studying for your course.
Remember butts are not scratch and sniff...unless you're a dog.
Look for the Practice Exam on our site. Link in bio

From crisis comes innovation; COVID has taught us there is no time like the present. Starting a new company takes planning and now is the time to train for what happens next. Live your best life and create that food company you have always wanted.
Learn how to Get Started at frontier-kitchen.com/the-university

Have you heard of these yet? Had make me one for Thanksgiving...beautiful and delicious! And local!

A special request from a customer for a wreath charcuterie. Perfect for a holiday gathering 🌿

All skills that translate to any job or personal life.
If you're not 15 minutes early you're late.
On time means uniform on, apron on, knives meticulously laid out station cleaned and sanitized, espresso in hand and checking the production list already when the minute hand hits the start time of your shift.
Get after it.

Packaging is so important. People eat with their eyes before they taste anything. Make it beautiful but don't break the bank. Find something that compliments your product, grabs people's attention and draws them in but be careful to adjust your packaging to the sales channel you plan to use. Packaging for a product meant to be in the grocery store will be different than the farmers market or a product that you plan on shipping. They all have their problems that need to be anticipated.
You have about 3 seconds to get someones attention at a grocery store.
It has to be durable if you plan on shipping it.
It needs to be functional and beautiful as well as Eco friendly for a farmers market.
Keep that in mind when you are considering your packaging.

Get out there and pour your blood, sweat and tears into that idea. Put in the work and don't stop when you're tired, stop when you're done! Give em' a reason to remember your name!

Have an awesome product and are ready to sell it but don't know what to charge your customers?
Already have a product and want to know if you're making a profit on it or not?
Our Costing and Pricing Course is live click the link in the bio to see more.
Learn what affects costs of your ingredients.
Figuring out your COGS.
Learn a few methods for determining your sales price.
Learn how to price your product according to the sales channels you are using and more...
Use the coupon code igcogs25 at checkout for 25% off for a limited time!
Get a recipe costing sheet and our break even sheet included with the program. Sign up today and get the lessons you need to ensure the product you are selling is profitable!

Easy Day.