Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Celine Goudy, Founder of Goudy's French Cuisine, located in Denver, CO, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Goudy’s French Cuisine is an artisanal French-style charcuterie company. We offer a wide choice of handcrafted sausages, pâtés, foie gras, pâté en croute, and other french delicacies. We are careful in selecting first-choice ingredients and meats. We do not use any nitrites, additives, or colorants in our products. Our main customers are consumers who order directly from our website, but we also work closely with delis, wine bars, and restaurants.
Tell us about yourself
My family moved to the US from France 10 years ago. Upon our arrival, we could not find any real French Charcuterie. Since my husband’s family was in the charcuterie/butcher business back in France, we decided to use the savoir-faire and the recipes to make some sausages and pâtés for ourselves, family, and friends. Everyone who tasted our products immediately fell in love with them. So after two years, we decided to create Goudy’s French Cuisine. We are a foodie family and love good food, so it’s always a pleasure to be in the kitchen cooking for people.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Creating this business from scratch only on my own. From where it started, Goudy’s French Cuisines has grown to be remarkably successful in the USA, with 2 meat labs in 2 states and shipping in 52 states end of 2022, partnering with retail services and offering over 240 products seasonally.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
For a small, family-owned business, the administrative (accounting, license….) side of it takes a lot of time. It is a little bit frustrating because it is time lost to develop your business, create new products, and find new customers.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Be aware and listen to the needs and feedback of your customers.
- Don’t neglect social media; let people know about your business.
- Invest in yourself and be ready to make sacrifices when it comes to your time.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.goudycharcuterie.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goudycharcuterie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goudysfrenchcuisine/
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