In this episode, the Country Fried Coffee Roaster opens up about the growth of his coffee roasting business and the need to find a strategic partner to assist in growth. Lauren, Paul, and Matthew also discuss some non-traditional expansion str

Money Money Money

May 15th, 2019 26m 40s

In this episode, Lauren, Paul, and Matthew discuss the challenges with raising capital for a food and beverage startup and ensuring that investors expectations are in line with the overall growth strategy of the company. The Kombucha Lady, the

Crickets and Collards

May 3rd, 2019 25m 34s

Smallbatch returns! Check in with Lauren, Paul, and Matthew as they discuss the food and beverage industries both within Mississippi and the Southeastern region. In this episode, Lauren, Paul, and Matthew discuss the differences between fads an

Selfcare

Mar 20th, 2019 30m 1s

Entrepreneurship, especially in the food and beverage industries, can consume your life. In this episode of Small Batch, the Kombucha Lady, the Country Fried Coffee Roaster, and the Craft Beer Nerd discuss the importance of taking care of yours

Burnout

Mar 6th, 2019 27m 8s

In the wake of Lauren’s decision to close Sweet & Sauer, the team explores burnout and entrepreneurship in the food and beverage industry. Burnout can propel entrepreneurs in two distinct directions: push through it or close down the operation

What The Hell Does ‘Small’ Even Mean?

Feb 19th, 2019 34m 35s

In this episode of Small Batch, the Kombucha Lady, the Country Coffee Roaster, and the Beer Lawyer examine the ubiquity and relativity of the term “small business.” In many circumstances, there are clear advantages to remaining somewhat small a

Thank You Lucky Town!

Feb 11th, 2019 31m 1s

Lucky Town Brewing Company, Jackson’s only craft brewery, recently announced it was shutting its doors after 6 years in operation. Lauren, Paul, and Matthew discuss not only the impact Lucky Town had on Jackson, but the impact the brewery had

Identity in the Food & Beverage Industry

Feb 6th, 2019 30m 23s

Lauren and Paul have both dealt their individual identities as female and black owned business owners in the food and beverage industries. In this episode of Small Batch, Lauren, Paul, and Matthew discuss the concept of identity in the food an

Scaling

Jan 23rd, 2019 24m 48s

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 so

Welcome To Smallbatch

Jan 9th, 2019 8m 30s

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

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