{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F522bc12c-b46a-4057-982d-6551d9990043","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Small Business Challenges with Michael Tashman, Founder of Churnfoods\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/522bc12c-b46a-4057-982d-6551d9990043\"></iframe>","title":"Small Business Challenges with Michael Tashman, Founder of Churnfoods","description":"In this episode, we are joined by Michael Tashman, founder of Churn Foods. He discusses the transition from being a high-class chef to becoming an entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges that he faced when starting Churn Foods. Tune in today to hear about Michael\u2019s love and passion for butter and some great entrepreneur tips.\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIN THIS EPISODE:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n \t[9:45] What is Churn Foods?\u00a0<br />\r\n \t[12:15] What is the story of the commoditization of butter?<br />\r\n \t[13:23] Why does grass-fed matter?\u00a0<br />\r\n \t[15:20] What do the overhead costs look like for transportation for Churn Foods?<br />\r\n \t[17:11] Where can people buy Churn Foods butter?\u00a0<br />\r\n \t[21:06] What\u2019s the process for making Churn Foods butter?\u00a0<br />\r\n \t[24:48] What was the aha moment when Michael decided to create Churn Foods?\u00a0<br />\r\n \t[26:45] What are some of the biggest challenges Michael has faced?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nKEY TAKEAWAYS:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n \tGrass-fed makes a big difference with the health and vitamins that cows get, which transfers to us as humans when we ingest it.\u00a0<br />\r\n \tKeeping business and personal life separate is essential. If you don\u2019t and you are very passionate about your business, it can take over your personal life.\u00a0<br />\r\n \tStart small and stay focused. Don\u2019t go from creating a product to hoping it\u2019ll be in all the retail stores immediately. Perfect your craft and grow at a slow and steady rate.\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\n\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBIO:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAs Julia Child famously said, \u201cWith enough butter, anything is good.\u201d Chef Michael Tashman took her sage advice to heart. Now, he\u2019s spreading the word with Churn \u2014 grass-fed, hormone-free, European-style butter made right here in Los Angeles, CA.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nYou\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a better butter. Sweet, nutty, earthy, and creamy, Churn values quality and quantity in equal measure. Flavors like Garlic Shallot, Cacio e Pepe, and Maple Cinnamon can turn plain bread into a masterpiece, but why stop there? From saut\u00e9ed veggies to grilled swordfish, Churn was made to elevate every meal.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThankful for all the support he\u2019s received, Michael is quick to dish the love right back to his employees and loved ones. As he evangelizes butter, just like Julia, he abides by another one of her timeless quotes:<br />\r\n<br />\r\n\u201cRemember, no one\u2019s more important than people. In other words, friendship is the most important thing\u2014not career or housework, or one\u2019s fatigue\u2014and it needs to be tended and nurtured.\u201d<br />\r\n<br />\r\n\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nLINKS MENTIONED:<br />\r\n<br />\r\nChurn Foods Website<br />\r\n<br />\r\nChurn Foods Instagram<br />\r\n<br />\r\nChurn Foods TikTok<br />\r\n<br />\r\n\u00a0","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/da4b5bfe-c360-4640-bd2f-171654086297/askbrienart-scaled.jpg"}