I sat down with Shannon Houchin, the founder of Roadside Republic. In this episode, we discuss the incredible business model of roadside produce stands, which Shannon scaled to over 100 locations in her first summer, generating impressive revenue with minimal overhead. We highlight why this business works so well, including its low startup costs (around $200), high margins (up to 70%), and lack of lease requirements or heavy regulation. Shannon shares the tactics she used, from finding the perfect locations to negotiating with wholesalers over the phone, making this a step-by-step guide for anyone looking to enter this profitable venture. Learn more about Shannon's business here:https://roadsiderepublic.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@roadside_republichttps://www.facebook.com/RoadsideRepublicTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: http://tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 The Roadside Stand Revolution02:52 From Reporter to Peach Entrepreneur05:47 Scaling the Peach Business09:09 The Art of Location and Visibility12:05 Understanding Peach Quality and Sourcing14:59 Transitioning to Online Sales and Delivery17:46 Consumer Behavior and Pricing Strategies24:58 Transforming Pricing Models in Produce Sales29:12 Innovative Locations for Roadside Stands32:32 Expanding Business Segments and Mobile Markets34:59 Profitability and Sales Strategies for Roadside Stands39:12 The Power of Storytelling in Sales46:47 Comparing Business Models: Roadside Republic vs. Peach Truck

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