We get these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) all the time — so we’re answering them in one place.

In this episode, we breakdown the most common FAQs for charcuterie and cottage food business owners who want to do this the right way from the start. We talk about what equipment you actually need, how to take orders without chaos, where your first customers really come from, and how to price so you’re not working for free.

We also cover websites, online ordering, automation, and why setting up simple systems early makes everything easier as you grow. Plus, we call out the mistakes we see over and over again — overbuying, underpricing, trying to do too much, and skipping the business side altogether.

If you’re starting out, scaling up, or trying to turn your side hustle into a real, profitable business, this episode will help you get clear, get organized, and move forward with confidence.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

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As we kick off 2026, we’re sharing some of our favorite and most productive marketing lessons pulled straight from previous podcast episodes.

In this episode, we talk about how we market our charcuterie and cottage food businesses in simple, practical ways that actually work. We cover automation, online ordering, websites vs. landing pages, Google reviews, social media visibility, and how to build trust before you ever sell.

These are real strategies we’ve used to sell more with less stress and less manual work. If you’re growing a home-based food business and want clearer systems, better marketing, and more consistent sales, this episode will help you focus on what matters most.

We’re so glad you’re here and excited to grow with you in 2026.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab

What does it really take to succeed as a food business owner in 2026?

In this episode, we share practical success tips that help us move from hobbyist to legitimate business owner — without burnout. We talk about why having a simple online presence builds instant trust, how capturing emails at markets and events helps us grow beyond social media, and how basic systems and automation make running our business easier.

We also cover how to spot legitimate vending opportunities, avoid scams, and create a setup that makes customers feel confident buying from us. These are real-world strategies we’re using to grow smarter, stay organized, and build a business that actually supports our life.

If you’re selling food from home, vending at markets, or planning your next level of growth, this episode will help you start 2026 with clarity and confidence.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab