EP #11: It's Not Too Late—Pat Bennett's Later-in-life Entrepreneurial Journey

Starting a business takes courage, wisdom and lots of time. People in their 50s or 60s typically have all of those things. Pat Bennett had several careers and raised a son to adulthood before thinking about becoming an entrepreneur. The successful founder of Pat's Granola shares how she turned a family recipe into a small batch artisan snack food that's sold online and in Northeast Ohio stores. Pat's story will resonate with anyone who wants to develop a product and give food entrepreneurship a go—regardless of age or experience. Whether you make cupcakes or barbecue sauce, there are local resources to help you get your business up and running. In this episode Pat talks about what inspires her, the things she had to learn to make her product on a larger scale and how she builds relationships through social media and other avenues. Look for Pat's granola around town where local foods are sold and learn more at patsgranola.com.  This episode is part of our WONDER(FUL) WOMEN SERIES, where I speak to badass businesswomen who farm, cook, and make great food and give back to our community.  Sponsored by YELLOW HOUSE CHEESE.