The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast

Nov 28 2021 44
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Are you thinking of starting, or are you already engaged in the business of growing and selling microgreens? The Microgreens Entrepreneur podcast aims to provide valuable information to anyone thinking of getting started growing and selling microgreens, and also to those already engaged in the business. Knowledge is shared in solo episodes by the host Brian, and also by industry experts, and other microgreens business owners through interviews. Hey, I'm Brian, the podcast host. I run a microgreens business out of a spare bedroom in my home, I also have a degree in horticulture. I want to pass on the knowledge I've learned on my journey to others, and also continue to learn myself in the process. Expect a new episode every Monday. Thanks so much for listening.

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Ep 76: Mushrooms And Microgreens Combined As A Business With Katie And Jon Tlush Of Tlush Family Farm

Nov 28 2021 41 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Katie and Jon Tlush from Tlush Family Farm near Philadelphia. Among other things, Katie and Jon are growing and selling both mushrooms and microgreens, growing both indoors.This is a really interesting episode, especially if mushroom growing is something you have been considering or are interested in.Katie and Jon have grown their business very qu

Ep 75: Starting A Microgreens Business In A Partnership With Sho Kasuya And Tony Ross Of Creative Urban Farms

Nov 14 2021 47 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Sho Kasuya and Tony Ross from Creative Urban Farms in New Zealand. Tony and sho are business partners and manage to run their microgreens business from seperate households, while also keeping full time jobs and having young families!An interesting thing about ton and Sho's partnership is that they didn't know each other before going into

Ep 74: How To Grow Basil Microgreens (that are easy to harvest)

Nov 01 2021 18 mins  
Basil microgreens are a very popular variet with chefs, they have great flavour and their leaves are beautiful too. While it is not the most profitable microgreen to grow, it is certainly a good one to know how to grow. In this episode I share with you the growing tecnique I use grow Basil thats grows tall and is easy to harvest.In this episode you will learn:How to grow Basil micr

Ep 73: Is It Possible To Take A Break From Microgreen Farming And Keep Your Customers? With Brigid McNally Of PVX Farms

Oct 18 2021 30 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Brigid McNally, a college student running her own successful microgreens business. Brigid has built up a client base of home delivery customers and restaurants. During the summer of 2021 she shut down her business and took a break. Tune in to the episode to hear how it went for her.In this episode you will learn:How to prepare your customers befor

Ep 72: Creating A Large-Scale, High Tech, Automated Microgreens Farm With Jonah Krochmalnek Of Living Earth Farm

Oct 03 2021 57 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Jonah Krochmalnek from Living Earth Farm in Ontario, Canada. Jonah has been growing microgreens professionally since 2013. He has went from starting out in his parents spare bedroom to creating and owning a large scale, automated indoor microgreens farm.Jonah shares so much valuable knowledge in this episode. Here is some of what is discussed:How

Ep 71: How To Scale Up Your Microgreens Business With Patrick Brown Of Moms Micro Garden

Sep 20 2021 40 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Patrick Brown for his second appearance as a guest on the podcast. Patrick is running a microgreens business named Moms Micro Garden, and in the last year he has taken a business that did 100 trays of microgreens a week to 500 trays a week! So there is a lot to learn on scaling a microgreens business in this episode.In this episode you will learn:

Ep 70: When You Are Always Busy But Progress Is Slow, Try This!

Sep 05 2021 14 mins  
Do you always find yourself with a full to-do list? But it doesn't seem to be getting you where you want to go? Don't worry, it's really common, and in this episode I'm going to share with you how you can start being more effective with your time and make real progress.In this episode you will learn:How to identify things that aren't working for you in your

Ep 69: Laura From Hand Grown Greens! On Running A Microgreens Business As A Busy Parent

Aug 15 2021 31 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Laura from Hand Grown Greens. Laura is a former nurse turned microgreens business owner.She has an inspiring story to share on how she went about changing her life, by transitioning out of a job she was not so passionate about, to now working at something she really enjoys, while also having time to spend with her family.If you are someone with ki

Ep 68: Trying To Become A Certified Organic Microgreens Grower In Europe With Wendy Glénisson

Aug 02 2021 24 mins  
I'm joined in this episode by Wendy Glénisson, a Belgian biologist turned microgreens business owner on a mission to have her business certified organic.Unfortunately, through no fault of her own, Wendy she has not had much luck so far in getting her business certified organic. A European law that is open to different interpretation by different European countries is the prob

Ep 67: Running A Microgreens Growing Kit Business With Richard Tricker Of Sow Fresh

Jul 18 2021 30 mins  
In this episode I'm Joined by Richard Tricker from Sow Fresh, a business that was born in the pandemic because of Richards passion to help people grow their own food at home.Along with providing the grow kits to the public, Richard supplies them to chefs too, letting them grow their own, and providing them with advice and supplies on an onging basis. Hearing this might give yo