Seriously???

So years ago I read something about how to market your product. I can't remember the name of the book or the author, but I do remember them suggesting that you have people go into shops asking for your products, and then you, as the product creator, go to those shops asking if they want to carry your product. I always thought that was sort of clever, but it just didn't seem quite right. Well today I spoke with the woman who runs the farmers market. She said that someone who had purchased my 'Nola before asked at the Farmers Market where I was. SERIOUSLY??? I don't know this person (by name, anyway), and it was an honest-to-goodness request!!! It doesn't get much better than this.... Until I'm really at the market this Saturday. I CAN'T WAIT!!! VISION. I created my first draft company vision today and posted the long darn thing on my web site. I learned that your vision is truly a visual.. (seems intuitive and obvious, right?) and that you write it in the present tense, as if you're seeing it happen right now. That makes sense after learning it, but it didn't occur to me beforehand. Check it out: www.leafandloaf.com

Seriously???

So years ago I read something about how to market your product. I can't remember the name of the book or the author, but I do remember them suggesting that you have people go into shops asking for your products, and then you, as the product creator, go to those shops asking if they want to carry your product. I always thought that was sort of clever, but it just didn't seem quite right. Well today I spoke with the woman who runs the farmers market. She said that someone who had purchased my 'Nola before asked at the Farmers Market where I was. SERIOUSLY??? I don't know this person (by name, anyway), and it was an honest-to-goodness request!!! It doesn't get much better than this.... Until I'm really at the market this Saturday. I CAN'T WAIT!!! VISION. I created my first draft company vision today and posted the long darn thing on my web site. I learned that your vision is truly a visual.. (seems intuitive and obvious, right?) and that you write it in the present tense, as if you're seeing it happen right now. That makes sense after learning it, but it didn't occur to me beforehand. Check it out: www.leafandloaf.com

Nutty 'Nola goes to Market!!

I did it!!! While I was in Culinary School I decided to start my own small business to get my feet wet. Low risk, no overhead, etc. I was planning on getting into Farmers Markets with my 'Nola (granola). But then I got the best full time job anyone could ask for and the 'Nola got put to the side. Now with a bit of juggling and breathing, I can do both!! I GOT INTO THE SANDY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET FOR 2012!!!.

So I baked today and my process was the most streamlined and efficient it's ever been. I was putting my spreadsheet together for today's bake and realized that my product amounts went from ounces to pounds!!!! 50 pounds of rolled oats is a LOT!!

In my morning meditation reading, (paraphrased), it said something like if you don't take a leap and jump the dark chasm, you'll never realize the rock of foundation that will appear under your feet. How appropriate for me any time, but especially for me today.

Look for Leaf and Loaf, LLC at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market in May!!!
http://www.sandyspringsfarmersmarket.com/

Love Love,

Sue

Nutty 'Nola goes to Market!!

I did it!!! While I was in Culinary School I decided to start my own small business to get my feet wet. Low risk, no overhead, etc. I was planning on getting into Farmers Markets with my 'Nola (granola). But then I got the best full time job anyone could ask for and the 'Nola got put to the side. Now with a bit of juggling and breathing, I can do both!! I GOT INTO THE SANDY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET FOR 2012!!!.

So I baked today and my process was the most streamlined and efficient it's ever been. I was putting my spreadsheet together for today's bake and realized that my product amounts went from ounces to pounds!!!! 50 pounds of rolled oats is a LOT!!

In my morning meditation reading, (paraphrased), it said something like if you don't take a leap and jump the dark chasm, you'll never realize the rock of foundation that will appear under your feet. How appropriate for me any time, but especially for me today.

Look for Leaf and Loaf, LLC at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market in May!!!
http://www.sandyspringsfarmersmarket.com/

Love Love,

Sue

Leaf and Loaf Promotion

So I toasted some Millet and left it in the pan. Last night I saw Eva playing with it. (Eva is my six and a half year old daughter who has really taken to the kitchen with me lately.) She was using it like a Zen garden. Next thing I know, she's in the corner of the living room shooting this video. Priceless. There's not much to see, but the audio is just precious. And she's totally right.

Leaf and Loaf Promotion

So I toasted some Millet and left it in the pan. Last night I saw Eva playing with it. (Eva is my six and a half year old daughter who has really taken to the kitchen with me lately.) She was using it like a Zen garden. Next thing I know, she's in the corner of the living room shooting this video. Priceless. There's not much to see, but the audio is just precious. And she's totally right.

Comfort Zone

We all love our comfort zones. They're safe, warm, dependable and we know what to expect from them most of the time. But what I have found to be true for me is that when I'm comfortable for too long, I'm probably not challenging myself enough or pushing myself enough. And so I am now going to push myself a bit harder in promoting my Nutty 'Nola and expanding the offering to various flavors. Again.

So thank you to my friends and family who have supported me and who seem to know better than I- what I can really do.

My web page is up and running well so you can order 'Nola online and have it shipped to your door! If you'd like some and you're local, just send me a email or a note through the web site and we'll getcha some!!

http://www.leafandloaf.com