Dream Big Grow Here process: I received an email suggesting that I apply for the Dream Big Grow Here competition. After reading through the guidelines I decided to participate and apply. The application was a basis of Gnarly Pepper as a whole, along with a video submission. The competition is based on votes. Therefore, I …

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A wonderful opportunity rose a few months back for me to send samples and information to a  group of top women producers of NYC. My samples/sponsorship gained Gnarly Pepper attraction for b. michelle pippin’s Sponsor Saturday! Gnarly Pepper being alongside; ReadyPac, Moon Cheese, Boss Foods, Larissa’s Kitchen, The Allergy Chef and Slawsa. Full Sponsor Saturday …

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Sara, founder of Gnarly Pepper is certainly the ‘crafty cook’ — and as she submitted her story of how her small kitchen creations turned into a business, Fundera Ledger picked it up.  Annie Nelson, a contributing writer for Fundera Ledger had 7 simple questions she asked potential features about their journey, the moment they knew …

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Within 17 days… I was given an exclusive invitation to Plug and Play’s Food & Beverage Selection Day. I learned that Selection Day is an opportunity to present Gnarly Pepper to 20+ C-level execs/SVPs from F250 food corporations. (Including folks from: PEPSICO, Chick-fil-A, Taylor Farms and more…) I learned that I get 4 minutes dedicated to Zach and I’s …

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Christian aka ‘Chuck’ of Milwaukee discovered Gnarly Pepper at a  FUEL event downtown. His discovery never left his mind. During this time, Christian was training for a marathon, he was into eating right and he wanted to continue that after his race. Christian also loves to hosts parties at his downtown apartment. He figured there …

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Being on Chobani’s email blast has its perks. They not only send you updates about the Incubator (open applications NOW!) but they also let you know of events around the US. A few months back, I attended the Fancy Food show in San Francisco — a WONDERFUL event that I may not have otherwise heard …

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28. “Always keep your mentors and networks close. You never want to get lost in your day-to-day and lose track of the overall ‘big picture.’ Take suggestions, keep an open mind and thrive with the ability to listen.” — Sara Gotch, Owner, Gnarly Pepper

I’m always looking for ways to promote Gnarly Pepper on a larger scale. I don’t only search recipes, food bloggers or latest health trends, I search for business forums to excel the main area I’m most passionate about: entrepreneurship!

On the daily, I’m constantly submitting to authors, writers, bloggers about Gnarly Pepper. Lately, the response has been better received and I’m happy to share this article from MyCorporation: Entrepreneurs Welcome.

Here is a link to the article By: Deborah Sweeney.

 

 

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Get to know the inside scoop of Gnarly Pepper owner, Sara Gotch, in this interview with IdeaMensch. Click HERE for the Interview on IdeaMensch posted on May 7, 2018.  OR read below! Gnarly Pepper owner, Sara Gotch decided to leap into the entrepreneurial world after a few trips outside the country. Her love for travel …

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ONE YEAR! Zach and I were LITERALLY just talking this morning on our Santa Clara, CA route — That I get down on myself too easily and make life harder for myself  because I constantly roll things through my brain; I think I NEED ‘to try a different approach’ and ‘certainly add more blend flavors’ …

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