Post Covid restaurant business is very difficult for many operators. We are fighting rising food and labor costs, utilities, and rent and we are combatting that with more hands on work around the restaurant. We are washing dishes, cooking on the lines, running food, and then the night is finally over we are too exhausted to fulfill our duties as owners or management. We want to provide a blueprint for a 30 day focus on your establishment to increase your profitability so you can have the funds for more staff, renovations, or simply , more money for you as the owner to enjoy our business. 1. M ..read more

It is a tough world in restaurants. Together we break down what is happening in restaurants today that is affecting the success rates in restaurants today. Comment below what you think the greatest failure of restaurants are.  Already this year, tens of thousands of restaurants have closed in the United States. The NRA reports that, on average, about 60% of new restaurants close within the first year of operation. Additionally, within the first five years, the closure rate increases to around 80%. Why is this? and how can we not become a statistic?   What do you think is the #1 reas ..read more

Together we are going to crack the wonders of the magical pig. One of my favorite meats to eat, and one of the easiest meats to mess up. Together we are going to grow our piglets from scratch, all the way to butcher. Super excited about our opportunity to learn about the mysterious pig ..read more

We finally had a litter of puppies. We are needing a new male after losing our Alpha Male last year, Chopstix, to Parvo. Not all dogs are created equal. What helped us chose our new puppy  Big Tuna from our litter of puppies from Marla and Sushi ..read more

Preserving food is a top opportunity for most homesteaders. It is something we could be doing both in the city or on a 100 acre homestead yet few people actually chose to preserve food. Why is this? Maryeve, mama food farm live, is going to walk us through the absolute basics of preserving food and why this is something you should invest in this summer  ..read more

Sorry for the very long delay in episodes. I have been making one of the biggest lifestyle changes of my life. I have left working in the restaurants as a full time executive chef. It has been a huge change and one that has taken time to make happen. Listen in as we discuss more ..read more

Sorry for the long delay in new episodes. We have been making major changes on the farm and in our personal lives. I am no longe working for a restaurant and have moved into a complete new job and loving. We are discussing that major change in our lives and the impact it has had so far.  ..read more

This was recorded on our My Feel Good Podcast. Heather Saulsbury creates waxed vinyl products that will blow your mind. Our conversation is directly related to our topics here. Her business was started in the garage by her husband. Her husband began creating products and with help of a layoff she dove head first into created a business. These are ideas and business concepts that could take your small homestead business to the next level! Thank you Heather for hanging out with us!  Check out these amazing products at: https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/collections/frontpage?page=2 ..read more

Having a great discussion with our middle daughter Gracie Mae- owner of Mae's Mallows. She sells home made marshmallows and hot coacoa accessories like chocolate dipped wood spoons. She does a fantastic job and enjoy watching her flourish as a business owner. Super proud dad.  Please support our young entrepreneurs. Too often we criticize the younger generation for laziness or lack of effort. There are many like Gracie who work hard on the farm every day and enjoy being their own boss. When you are shopping at a farmers market and see a young person behind the stand, talk them up, encour ..read more

Hey Squad! I know I have been inactive on the podcast the last month. I have been battling some health issues stemming from a rough few weeks dealing with Covid-19.  It was an extremely rough few weeks with lots of downs and eventually some ups. Thank you again for your support ..read more