....I'm going to open my own meat market! 
I don't know why but for about as long as I can recall I've wanted to not only produce my own meat but to sell it direct to the public as well.
This past week I did a handshake deal with a local Chinese family who is constructing a new supermarket in the pueblo near the ranch. The plan is to open my own meat market within their store.
We've discussed the idea for several months now but they first wanted to get a feel for how much space they'd have available. Their new store is now far enough along that they've agreed to the deal and have laid out the area where I'll set up.
The Chinese own most of the "local" supermarkets here in Venezuela but rarely operate a meat market within the store. They do usually have a section that sells packaged meats (hams, etc) and also cheese and egg products. They rarely venture into beef, pork, and chicken sales. Those products are usually sold in separate shops. I'll be offering both the raw products (beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and ranch-made cheese) as well as pre-packaged hams and cheese. My area will occupy a space of approximately 12 feet X 35 feet and will be located at the back of the store (which is where customers typically look for meat products) and will be visible down the main aisle as you enter the store.
A buddy of mine has a very tiny shop directly across from where the Chinese are building their new place and he told me today he sold 3 animals in the last two days. This little pueblo moves an amazing amount of meat from what I've seen. I hope to do my part.
Wish me luck. I'm pumped.
I don't know why but for about as long as I can recall I've wanted to not only produce my own meat but to sell it direct to the public as well.
This past week I did a handshake deal with a local Chinese family who is constructing a new supermarket in the pueblo near the ranch. The plan is to open my own meat market within their store.
We've discussed the idea for several months now but they first wanted to get a feel for how much space they'd have available. Their new store is now far enough along that they've agreed to the deal and have laid out the area where I'll set up.
The Chinese own most of the "local" supermarkets here in Venezuela but rarely operate a meat market within the store. They do usually have a section that sells packaged meats (hams, etc) and also cheese and egg products. They rarely venture into beef, pork, and chicken sales. Those products are usually sold in separate shops. I'll be offering both the raw products (beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and ranch-made cheese) as well as pre-packaged hams and cheese. My area will occupy a space of approximately 12 feet X 35 feet and will be located at the back of the store (which is where customers typically look for meat products) and will be visible down the main aisle as you enter the store.
A buddy of mine has a very tiny shop directly across from where the Chinese are building their new place and he told me today he sold 3 animals in the last two days. This little pueblo moves an amazing amount of meat from what I've seen. I hope to do my part.
Wish me luck. I'm pumped.
