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Ep 37: How To Build A Scalable Microgreens Business With David Barchard Of Micro Acres

October 26, 2020 Brian Faulkner Episode 37
Ep 37: How To Build A Scalable Microgreens Business With David Barchard Of Micro Acres
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The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast
Ep 37: How To Build A Scalable Microgreens Business With David Barchard Of Micro Acres
Oct 26, 2020 Episode 37
Brian Faulkner

David Barchard of Micro Acres joins me on the podcast for an interview this week. David is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to starting and scaling a microgreens business, he scaled his business from 4 trays to 180 trays a week in under a year, so there is a lot to be learned from him.

In this eisode you'll learn:

  • Why it's important to keep it simple when starting out.
  • Why choosing to grow high yielding and high turnover crops is important.
  • How choosing the right equipment at the start is vitally important in making sure that your microgreens farm can scale up easily.
  • Why long term crops should be left to growers with a lot of space.
  • How your business size should grow as you revenue grows.
  • How to go about taking a vacation when you own a microgreens business!

Mentioned in this episode:
Micro Acres Website: https://microacres.ca
Micro Acres Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/microacres
Microgreens Business Beginners Guide (free ebook): https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/ebook
True Leaf Market Discount Code: MGE5
https://trueleafmarket.com

Show Notes

David Barchard of Micro Acres joins me on the podcast for an interview this week. David is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to starting and scaling a microgreens business, he scaled his business from 4 trays to 180 trays a week in under a year, so there is a lot to be learned from him.

In this eisode you'll learn:

  • Why it's important to keep it simple when starting out.
  • Why choosing to grow high yielding and high turnover crops is important.
  • How choosing the right equipment at the start is vitally important in making sure that your microgreens farm can scale up easily.
  • Why long term crops should be left to growers with a lot of space.
  • How your business size should grow as you revenue grows.
  • How to go about taking a vacation when you own a microgreens business!

Mentioned in this episode:
Micro Acres Website: https://microacres.ca
Micro Acres Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/microacres
Microgreens Business Beginners Guide (free ebook): https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/ebook
True Leaf Market Discount Code: MGE5
https://trueleafmarket.com