Gilead Girls Tallow: Abby Jurgens & Megan Adams

Gilead Girls: Building a Tallow-Based Skincare Business from ScratchIn this episode of 'Small Town Big Business,' hosts Jennifer Olson and Russell Williams interview Abby Jurgens and Megan Adams from Gilead Girls, a small business that produces tallow-based skincare products. Abby and Megan share the origins of their business, which started as a solution to personal health issues and evolved into a popular brand. The conversation covers their product development process, sourcing local ingredients, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and their passion for educating others on the benefits of natural products. The episode also features exciting news about Gilead Girls taking over Good Life Nutrition in Marion, Illinois.00:00 Welcome to Small Town Big Business00:50 Meet Our Special Guests: Abby and Megan from Gilead Girls01:01 The Journey of Gilead Girls: From Friendship to Business02:00 Discovering Tallow: The Healing Journey05:51 From Side Hustle to Market Success09:52 Challenges and Triumphs in Business13:38 The Healing Power of Tallow17:51 Overcoming Business Hurdles20:03 The Importance of Knowing Your Source20:48 Challenges with Pricing and Market Adaptation21:10 Expanding the Team and Overcoming Local Challenges23:22 Building Relationships with Local Farms23:58 Success in Local Stores and Community Impact25:50 Family Involvement and Entrepreneurial Spirit27:31 Future Growth and Exciting Announcements31:15 Educational Resources and Inspirations32:28 Accessing Our Products and Community Engagement36:07 Final Thoughts and GratitudeRecorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois.https://members.ethosmarion.org/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTOur guest: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093612317425SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Watermark Auto Group: https://www.watermark.auto/Fowler Heating & Cooling: https://fowlerheatingandcooling.com/Swinford Media Group: https://swinfordpublications.com/Arcadia Wealth Group: https://www.raymondjames.com/arcadiawealthgroupBanterra Bank: https://www.banterra.bank/Southern Illinois Now: https://southernillinoisnow.org/Produced by Union Street Artshttps://www.unionstreetarts.com/