I live in the country and the nearest town that I expect I will get the most traffic from is about 20 minutes away. I’m nervous that my customers might come the first few times but then burn out because of the distance round-trip. I’m trying to think of other ways I can have a sustainable pickup option that won’t also burn me out (I work full time with 2 toddlers). The only day for pickups right now will have to be Sunday afternoons.
That's tricky! My suggestion would be to focus on building your customer base in the one location that's most doable for you, and ideally fairly central for the majority of people. You can't cater to everyone, and those for whom the drive is too long can choose to buy if/when it makes sense for them. If your state's cottage laws allow it, you might consider seeing if a small business in town would allow you to drop off your preorders there, and then just allow your customers to come pick up within a specified window - that way you wouldn't have to sit and wait the whole time. You could thank the business with some baked goods :)
Hello! I share a lot of my processes and supplies over on Instagram (instagram.com/carolinebower_sourdough). You might see images of the things you're wondering about, but you're welcome to send me a message over there too, as it's easier for me to send links or images through IG.
I live in the country and the nearest town that I expect I will get the most traffic from is about 20 minutes away. I’m nervous that my customers might come the first few times but then burn out because of the distance round-trip. I’m trying to think of other ways I can have a sustainable pickup option that won’t also burn me out (I work full time with 2 toddlers). The only day for pickups right now will have to be Sunday afternoons.
That's tricky!
My suggestion would be to focus on building your customer base in the one location that's most doable for you, and ideally fairly central for the majority of people. You can't cater to everyone, and those for whom the drive is too long can choose to buy if/when it makes sense for them.
If your state's cottage laws allow it, you might consider seeing if a small business in town would allow you to drop off your preorders there, and then just allow your customers to come pick up within a specified window - that way you wouldn't have to sit and wait the whole time. You could thank the business with some baked goods :)
Can you please show us images of what you're discussing, for example here 10:10
Hello! I share a lot of my processes and supplies over on Instagram (instagram.com/carolinebower_sourdough). You might see images of the things you're wondering about, but you're welcome to send me a message over there too, as it's easier for me to send links or images through IG.
Hi, random fact, you have a painter doppelganger called Polina Bright, I thought you were her!
How funny! I just looked her up, and she's lovely! :)
@@carolinebower_sourdough Indeed 🙂