From Peaches to Profits: A Family’s Journey to Entrepreneurial Success: The 24K Life Podcast

Shannon Houchin from Roadside Republic turned her life around with a simple roadside peach stand, and now teaches people to do the same. Imagine earning your own money, feeling proud, and helping your community — all with fresh, local stuff!

Working with students and families so they can pay for college by selling peaches. She’s here to share the secret sauce!

1. Introduction to 24K Life: Derick Gant explains the philosophy of living life on one’s own terms and introduces the podcast’s mission to provide tools and insights for a better life.
2. 2. Guest Introduction: The episode features Shannon and her son Finn, entrepreneurs who started a successful peach business from a roadside stand.
3. 3. Beginnings of the Peach Business: Shannon and Finn began their peach business after a summer internship in South Carolina, learning everything about the peach business from a mentor.
4. 4. Seasonal Operation: The business operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day, extending the season by sourcing peaches from various regions in the U.S.
5. 5. Entrepreneurship Insights: Finn emphasizes the importance of hard work and consistency in entrepreneurship, highlighting the tangible results of their efforts.
6. 6. Family Business Dynamics: Shannon shares how working together has strengthened her relationship with Finn and how he brings valuable insights and innovation to the business.
7. 7. Expansion and Adaptation: The business has grown to include delivery services, pop-up stands in various locations, and partnerships with homeowners associations to reach more customers.
8. 8. Course Offering: Shannon and Finn offer an evergreen course on how to start a similar roadside stand business, providing detailed guidance and support.
9. 9. Overcoming Challenges: They discuss common obstacles such as permits and initial capital and how their course helps navigate these challenges.
10. 10. Business Philosophy: Derick and his guests stress the importance of creating opportunities, especially for young people, to learn about business, gain independence, and explore multiple career options.

Visit Roadside Republic for more information on how to open a farmers market stand, peach stand, pop up shop or roadside stand business selling produce.