In this episode, Lauren Corning speaks with Courtney Noor, owner of Saving Grace Charcuterie, about her journey in building a charcuterie business while balancing family life and avoiding burnout. They discuss the challenges of starting a small business, the importance of community support, and the joy of creating beautiful food experiences for customers. Courtney shares her insights on embracing failure, investing in her business, and the significance of creating memorable experiences for her clients. We dive deep into exploring unique cheese flavors, shopping tips, and essential ingredients for creating stunning boards.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Charcuterie Entrepreneurship

01:59 Courtney's Journey into Charcuterie

06:02 Embracing Failure and Finding Passion

10:02 Navigating Challenges in the Early Stages

14:02 Investing in the Future: Balancing Family and Business

18:03 Creating Memorable Experiences for Customers

23:02 Exploring Unique Cheese Flavors

25:08 Cheese Shopping Tips and Recommendations

27:55 The Charcuterie Board Essentials

30:22 Board Banter: Tough Choices in Cheese

38:32 Shouting Out Favorite Ingredients

42:08 Community and Connection Through Charcuterie

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In this episode, Lauren Corning interviews Shanell Penn, the owner of Sharcuterie by Shanell, who shares her story as a kindergarten teacher AND a successful charcuterie entrepreneur. Shanell discusses her diverse offerings, the impact of media exposure on her business, and the rewarding experience of teaching workshops. She provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, shares photography tips for showcasing charcuterie boards, and reveals her future plans for the business. The conversation concludes with a fun segment called 'Board Banter,' where Shanell makes tough ingredient choices.

"Just start and don't overthink it."

"Natural light is a game changer."

"My eight-year-old loves charcuterie."

"Summer sausage gotta go."

Chapters

01:16 Chanel's Journey into Charcuterie

04:42 Media Exposure and Its Impact

08:59 The Rewards of Teaching Workshops

10:20 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

11:15 Photography Tips for Charcuterie

12:36 Future Plans and Offerings

14:22 Board Banter: Fun Ingredient Choices

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Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠@theartisanboardroom⁠⁠ for more tips, behind-the-scenes content, and updates!

Connect with SHANELL:

Follow Shanell on Instagram: @sharcuteriebyshanell

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In this episode, Val, owner of Charcutie shares her journey of starting a charcuterie business while being a full-time mechanical engineering student. Val discusses the challenges she faced, including overspending, undercharging, and marketing to the wrong audience. She emphasizes the importance of networking, authenticity in social media, and the need for rebranding as the business grows. Val also highlights the supportive nature of the charcuterie community and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Enjoy this episode!

"I was marketing to the wrong audience."

"Allow yourself to rebrand as you grow."

"Building a network is crucial for success."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:10 Valaney's Journey into Charcuterie

02:24 Challenges Faced in the Early Days

04:32 Marketing Strategies and Audience Targeting

06:12 Learning to Say No and Building Confidence

07:50 Natural Skills and Business Roles

09:45 Social Media Management and Authenticity

16:05 The Power of Social Media in Business

17:13 Building a Brand and Networking

24:17 Collaboration Over Competition

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Follow me on Instagram: ⁠@theartisanboardroom⁠ for more tips, behind-the-scenes content, and updates!

Visit my website: ⁠The Artisan Boardroom⁠ for additional resources and information.

Connect with VAL:

Follow Val on Instagram: ⁠⁠@charcutie.ut⁠⁠

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