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How to branch out from a limited-growth farmers' market.
Notes from Chris
Episode 2304
Hey there, welcome back! Today we received a call from Maya, a small business owner based in Portland, Oregon, who is struggling to find new customers for her organic farm produce. She’s torn between selling at farmers' markets, which can have limited growth potential, and expanding her online presence, but she's not sure how to do so effectively. The struggle is real. It can be especially difficult when your business is niche and relies on local customers, like Maya's organic farm. However, there are ways to expand your customer base and increase revenue, even with limited resources. In today's episode, we'll be sharing practical tips and advice for Maya, as well as for all of you who are looking to grow a small business. Stay tuned!"Hi, I'm Maya, and I run a small organic farm in Portland, Oregon. I'm struggling to find new customers for my produce, and I'm not sure if I should focus on selling at farmers' markets or online. At the farmers’ markets, it’s always the same vendors and customers, so growth seems limited. At the same time, I’m not sure how to expand beyone my local area because of the nature of the product. In short, I want to expand my customer base and increase revenue. What would you suggest?"Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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