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  • #26 - Labeling 101 for Cottage Food & Charcuterie Businesses Compliance, Branding, and Smart Tools
    Sep 23 2025

    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 some behind-the-scenes laughs—like experimenting with AI design apps that gave us 90s hairdos and giant bow “mustaches.”

    Most importantly, you’ll walk away knowing how to:

    • Stay compliant with cottage food labeling rules
    • Create professional, waterproof labels without overspending
    • Use branding elements (logos, websites, QR codes) to drive repeat sales
    • Package small items when a sticker just won’t fit
    • Leverage tools like Canva, Avery, and even Apps to make the process easier
    • Turn every product label into a mini billboard for your business

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the label requirements—or you’ve been hand-writing ingredient lists at midnight—this one’s for you. Let’s make your packaging work smarter, not harder, so you can sell more all week long (not just at the farm stand).

    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 offers at https://grazingbiz.com

    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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charc...

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    46 min
  • #25 - Already have a Website, but Want More Sales? You Need This Podcast!
    Sep 19 2025

    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 have help for you. Join us in this rousing conversation on how to sell more through automations online!

    Learn more at https://grazingbiz.com/plans

    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 offers at https://grazingbiz.com

    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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charc...

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    21 min
  • #24 - Are you Ready to Sell Your Food Online? A Website Comparison
    Sep 12 2025

    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.

    In this conversation, we share the tools we’ve tried, the mistakes we’ve made, and the systems that actually help us grow without burning out.

    If you’re a cottage food creator or selling charcuterie to friends/family, or just dreaming about becoming a foodpreneur, this episode is packed with practical tips and real stories to help you get online and selling more on auto-pilot!

    Check out our charcuterie website to compare what we do vs. Bakesy website: https://azgrazingboards.com/

    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 offers at https://grazingbiz.com

    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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charc...

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    56 min
  • #23 - 30 Things to Know in 30 Minutes about Starting a Cottage Food Business
    Sep 1 2025

    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.

    If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion for food into something bigger, we hope our story gives you encouragement, insight, and the inspiration to take your own first steps.

    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 offers at https://grazingbiz.com

    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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charc...

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    37 min
  • #22 - Charcuterie Gift Ideas That Sell: Creative Themes, Packaging Hacks & Smart Marketing
    Aug 26 2025

    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 bucks.

    Whether you’re running a cottage food business, catering side hustle, or just love creating boards and giving them away as gift for friends and family, this episode is packed with practical tips and marketing strategies to help you turn your love of charcuterie and homemade food into a profitable gift-giving speciality — all while keeping things fun, creative, and profitable.

    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 offers at https://grazingbiz.com

    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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charc...

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    1 h et 8 min
  • #21 - Charcuterie Cart Business? Should you start one, Yes or No? Laws, Permits & Profitable Event Strategies
    Aug 20 2025

    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.

    If you’ve been dreaming of turning your passion for cheese and charcuterie into a thriving food business, this episode is your step-by-step guide to getting started 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 BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!
    Learn about all our offers at https://grazingbiz.com

    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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charc...

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    59 min
  • #20 - 10 Ways to Use AI to Build and Grow your Food Business
    Aug 11 2025

    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 and learn how!

    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 offers at https://grazingbiz.com

    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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charc...

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    1 h et 15 min
  • #19 - Start & Grow Your Charcuterie Business With the Right Tools
    Jul 30 2025

    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

    In this episode, we cover:
    🧀 The tools that helped us stay organized and boost sales
    📅 How we use seasonal planning to drive product and promo decisions
    📦 The things we stopped doing to reduce stress and increase profit
    ⚙️ The simple automations that saved us hours
    📚 Why we wrote the book and what we hope it gives you

    If you’re ready to start or grow your charcuterie business—with a little less chaos and a lot more confidence—this one’s 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 BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!
    Learn about all our offers at https://grazingbiz.com

    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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charc...

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    1 h et 2 min