The Forrager Podcast for Cottage Food Businesses
David CrabillLearn how to start a food business from your home kitchen by hearing stories from cottage food entrepreneurs about how they grew their businesses from the ground up. Does everyone ask for your recipes, or say "You should sell that"? Have you dreamed of starting a brick-and-mortar bakery, or simply want a fun hobby that brings in some extra dough? On this podcast, David interviews a wide range of e... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessEducationHow To | |||
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Sara Jean Warnow of Topeka, KS shares how she built a wildly in-demand cake business with an 18-month waitlist by focusing on community, storytelling, & generosity rather than traditional marketing
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Matt & Ammie Dudley of Collinsville, IL share how they turned a $5k bet into a successful cottage food business by relentlessly tracking data and focusing on the three Ps: product, people & packaging
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Ashley Withers of Salisbury, NC shares how she quickly grew her cottage food bakery by focusing on marketing, networking, & product quality, despite ignoring trends & juggling stay-at-home mom duties
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Jennie Teske of North Branch, MN shares how she built a rare 6-figure cottage food business without being salesy by selling exceptional products, leveraging systems, and supporting her community
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We just discovered the podcast! As we speak, my wife and I are in the planning stages of a commercial spot for our GF baking business. We figured out pretty quickly what a pain it is to do it at home. Because of our success so far, we feel confident enough to move up. Nothing fancy, used ovens, trying to make this as budget friendly as possible to start. Looking forward to listening to more episodes.
Apple Podcasts5jimc79
United Statesa month ago - Late to the party - but glad I made it!
I am late to discovering The Forrager Podcast, but I am so glad I found it! Even if I wasn’t a food entrepreneur, but just loved food & food stories, I would be hooked. And you should be, too! David is a really great and compassionate interviewer, besides being himself a artisanal food maker. His knowledge runs quite deep, and so he is able to get into really meaty (no pun intended) discussions with his guests. I have learned a LOT already from just the dozen episodes I have listened to. Great s... more
Apple Podcasts5Spirited Sweets SarahUnited States3 months ago - Great show and insightful!
David- great probing questions. You always capture the questions I have in my head to ask the guest speakers! Love your show. In the future can you consider offering or partnering with finance focused tutorial/program from entity/law perspective to managing book and dashboard tracking
Apple Podcasts5OhitssabUnited States8 months ago - The Perfect Balance Between Personal and Professional.
David needs to be applauded for his generosity in sharing his industry knowledge with cottage food entrepreneurs. I started my business 5 years ago with his mini course and I’ve been an avid follower ever since. I appreciate his ability to strike a perfect balance between the business and personal sides of his guests’ stories. It’s inspiring to hear how their personal experiences shape their professional journeys. The warm conversational tone of this podcast makes it enjoyable and approachable—y... more
Apple Podcasts5Rolled & IcedUnited Statesa year ago - So Helpful!
I am so appreciative of this podcast and all the Forrager resources to help start up a cottage bakery, especially with cost efficiency and business validation in mind. Thank you so much, David!!
Apple Podcasts5SunshineToTheMoon!United Statesa year ago
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A practical, founder-focused show that profiles cottage food operators across the United States, sharing origin stories, brand-building, and scalable strategies for home-based food businesses. Episodes emphasize marketing, pricing, packaging, and navigating state laws, with recurring emphasis on community, farmers markets, social media growth, and transitioning from home operations to larger channels like events, wholesale, or a small storefront. Notable throughlines include careful pacing, values-led growth, and a strong emphasis on transparency, quality, and customer relationships that sustain both profitability and community impact.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Sara Jean Warnow
2. Matt Dudley
3. Ammie Dudley
4. Ashley Withers
5. Jennie Teske
6. Kristie Armstrong
7. Betsy Tranquilli
8. Amber Stokstad
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