THE COMMON TABLE
Find a useful resource, a different perspective, or the right kind of outside help.
Explore the selected resources and services for each family, with their different purposes and access explained.
Podcast
David Crabill (Host) · Forrager (Publisher)
Interviews with home food entrepreneurs about building and running their businesses, from finding customers to the everyday work.
Keep in mind: You need general guidance for another industry or confirmation that a product can legally be sold in your location.
Rob Fitzpatrick (instructor)
Video learning about customer conversations and testing business assumptions.
Keep in mind: Check the course destination for current price, access and workshop format; the book is a separate purchase.
Program
RETAILMavens (Provider)
A paid online retail program with recorded lessons, monthly group questions and a community.
Keep in mind: Group support does not promise one-to-one work. Check the current program, payment commitment and cancellation terms before enrolling.
Publication
U.S. Small Business Administration (Publisher)
An introduction to market research, competitors, customer questions, and public data sources.
Keep in mind: You need feedback on your particular idea or someone to carry out the research.
Book
Rob Fitzpatrick (Author)
A practical book about customer conversations: asking about real experiences and avoiding questions that invite reassuring but unhelpful answers.
Keep in mind: You want a complete setup guide or someone to evaluate the idea for you.