Today’s episode is a thoughtful examination of some of our own vulnerabilities and how we react to negative comments.
Building a business that exposes us to the public opens up the possibility of criticism. Hearing constructive criticism is one thing, but there are times that we receive less than gracious comments. Those are hard to manage, but we are learning to stay true to our vision.
As we talk about these things, we try to focus on the overwhelming number of positive support we receive.
The summer season of Farmer’s Markets is coming to a close and we are preparing for fall. Not only cool weather crops in the garden, but the Farm Fresh Mercantile season.
We will open on October 12, 2019 with a grand re-opening event that you won’t want to miss. Please share with your friends and plan a trip to the country. Experience the peace of this setting and while you are at it, check out our full product line.
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All businesses must name their products.We tend to come up with some unusual ones for our products. One of these has garnered a lot of attention and questions recently: Cat Burglar Balm.
Cat Burglar Balm
What is it?
Well, there’s a story if you have a few minutes.
Back in the 14th Century the Bubonic Plague also known as the Black Death killed a quarter of the population in Europe and Asia. This highly contagious bacterial infection circulated again in the early 19th Century. During one of these outbreaks, it is rumored a group of robbers went from home to home stealing from the dead. Somehow they did not catch this deadly disease. When they were finally apprehended, the authorities offered leniency in exchange for their secret to immunity.
The thieves identified a concoction of essential oils with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that they claimed protected them from the plague. This mixture of essential oils became known as “Thieves Blend”.
Here at Five Feline Farm, we have formulated our own proprietary version in a handy balm. Lemon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Cinnamon and Clove essential oils are blended with beeswax, coconut oil, vitamin E oil and sweet almond oil to create Cat Burglar. We use it on minor cuts, scrapes and insect bites to aid healing.
But what about the name?
Well, of course we are Five Feline Farm. Our thieves would all be Cat Burglars.
What else would you expect?
Does it work?
We are not making any health claims; however neither of us has come down with the Plague.
Get yours on Saturdays through September at the 18th Street Farmer’s Market, Fridays and Saturdays this fall at our onsite Mercantile and anytime through our online Mercantile.
Sometimes as business owners, you discover you can not do it all.
On today’s podcast we discuss a couple of difficult decisions we had to make for our business; ending early produce orders and early sales at the Farmer’s Markets. We want to meet our customer’s needs; however, we can’t do everything.
The end result was a peaceful morning which allowed us to interact better with our customers.
Be sure to listen all the way to the end for some special cowbells.
