Many, if not all, food and beverage ventures start out as the artisanal hobby of their founders; but, in order for a hobby to become a viable business venture, it must scale.  In this episode of Small Batch, Lauren, Paul, and Matthew provide some definitional context around what it means to scale in the food and beverage industries.  From selling products in farmers markets, to purchasing equipment, and selling through retail sales channels, Lauren, Paul, and Matthew discuss the myriad issues food and beverage companies faces when scaling in a hyper-competitive business environment.

Hosts:
Lauren Rhoades 
Paul Bonds
Matthew Mclaughlin
Studio:
Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery)
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Exploring the truths and myths of being an entrepreneur in the insanely competitive food and beverage industries

Identity in the Food & Beverage Industry

Welcome to Small Batch where we will explore the truths and myths of being an entrepreneur in the insanely competitive food and beverage industry.  In this introductory episode, learn more about Lauren a.k.a the Kombucha Lady, Paul, the Country Coffee Roaster, and Matthew, the Craft Beer Lawyer, and what they bring to the food and beverage industries both within Mississippi and the Southeastern region.  Lauren, Paul, and Matthew all come from deeply diverse backgrounds but their passion for the food and beverage industries creates a powerful point of intersection for this podcast platform.