pearl Report post Posted July 1, 2008 We all went to a parents evening at JP's old college tonight (he left a year ago but we still get invites) One of his friends was there, J, and he stood up & gave a talk about starting up his own business. Basically, he had been for some job interviews & didnt get anywhere, so with the help of the Princes Trust he has started his own free range egg business, delivering direct to peoples houses. He lives in our area so we are going to put an order in, & have offered to leaflet some streets for him. I soooo hope it works out for him early days yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookamoo Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Good for him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 7, 2008 We got our first delivery of eggs from J last night. He stood at our front door with a beaming smile & said, Good evening madam Here is your order Free range eggs from the farm to your door! He has 40 customers so far, & is going to be in our local paper next week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASue67 Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Have seen him delivering round here as well Pearl (unfortunately my boys don't really 'do' eggs so don't think I am in position to take advantage of his deliveries as yet). Glad he is doing well and will look forward to seeing what they put in the paper as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Does he grow the eggs himself (as in, does he have his own chickens)? When I was teaching, the parents of one of the boys I taught had an egg-farm (I'm sure that's not the right term ) and he used to bring me in the undersized eggs that couldn't be sold to the shops. Really fresh free range eggs are delicious and they cook really quickly. Got the shock of my life however one day as another kid had brought in a dead mole he had found (never realised how small they were) in an egg box ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canopus Report post Posted August 7, 2008 How can you convince people about the benefits of free range eggs? My 62 year old father buys Tesco value brand because they're the cheapest but are intensively farmed. To him eggs are eggs and he can't see (or taste) the difference between intensively farmed and free range eggs. He thinks free range eggs are a waste of money. He isn't interested in animal welfare and thinks environmental concerns are immoral when half the world is starving. My mother has eaten intensively farmed eggs all her life and says they still have nutritional value. Even worse is that my sister feeds intensively farmed eggs to her baby who deserves better, especially that he was breast fed and has never tried formula. When I mention free range eggs to my sister her reply is "have you seen the price?". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Canopus, I think there are many reasons why people choose not to buy free-range eggs, and ignorance is not the only one. Some people cannot afford to pay a premium for free-range eggs. If value ranges were not available, they would simply have to eat less. For these people, value eggs are a healthier option than no eggs at all. Have you seen the price? I have and it was not an option for me. All sounds like it's going well for J, which is great news! Would he deliver to Devon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Does he grow the eggs himself he buys them in bulk from a local farm & sells them on with a mark up. How can you convince people about the benefits of free range eggs? I honestly dont know if theres any nutritional difference Canopus, I buy them from an animal welfare pov. I dont have lots of money but I'm not on the breadline either so wouldnt judge those who really couldnt afford them. J sells his for �1 for half a dozen, which is competitive. Would he deliver to Devon Unfortunately he only delivers within a mile of his home at the mo - but give him time to build his empire, you never know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canopus Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Canopus, I think there are many reasons why people choose not to buy free-range eggs, and ignorance is not the only one. Some people cannot afford to pay a premium for free-range eggs. If value ranges were not available, they would simply have to eat less. For these people, value eggs are a healthier option than no eggs at all. Have you seen the price? I have and it was not an option for me. Something that irritates me is that so many people skimp on price and quality when buying food but don't think twice when they buy a drink in a pub. The profit margins on drinks in pubs are enormous! It isn't that my father can't afford free range eggs. It's just that he can't see any advantage they have over intensively farmed eggs. He thinks you just pay for the name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted August 10, 2008 Although eggs are wonderfully versatile products, you cannot chat about football or play darts with an egg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CEJesson Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Fantastic idea, best of luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted September 4, 2008 I have Joe & his mum's (and the mods) permission to post our local paper's article on him - enjoy! Joe Brown's Egg Round Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Well its over a year since Joe started his egg round so I thought I'd give you an update. He has gone from zero to 350 customers in that time He's looking to buy a vehicle for the winter months (similar to a milk float) We went to his 21st birthday party a few weeks back & it was so moving - half our village was there, it had a real community feel to it & it was a real celebration of his success. Best of all - he's a national finalist in the Barclays Trading Places Award 2009 - its an annual competition that celebrates people who have turned their lives around by setting up their own businesses. He's off to London in a couple of weeks for the final. I'll keep you posted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Good luck to him! I would definitely buy from him if he was in my area. Fantastic to hear he's still going strong. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrenpenalver Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Cool!! hes done well then!!! 350 customers is a good customer base!!! Just think how much more range he will get with a vehicle plus the time saved on deliverys so in theory he can expand his customer base. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 8, 2009 He's got a website now Here Enjoy, its fab Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted December 8, 2009 He's got a website now Here Enjoy, its fab That really is a fantastic website :thumbs: - professional but also engaging. Brilliant. Love the grass at the bottom! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 8, 2009 'professional but engaging' is pretty much how I'd describe Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Joe Brown and his Muvva? I thought it was Joe Brown & the Bruvvas? Very nice little site - I hope it brings in plenty of business for him Two other quick things: Joe Brown's Egg Round ? Surely eggs are oval (and don't call me Shirley) Dunno if it's a new bit he's just added, but on my browser the locations of the peeps quoted in the testimonials are printed over the top of their quotes(?) It may be - if he uses firefox or something - that he's not aware it looks like this in Internet Explorer (I know another site where they had this and they had to change the text layout/script in some way?) Hope that's helpful and very best to Joe with his new business. I'm a bit of a long way off for deliveries, but if someone started that in my area I'd definitely sign up. Who knows, in years to come he might be offering franchise opportunities! L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Thanks bd, I'd noticed that - I'll let him know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks bd, I'd noticed that - I'll let him know. Hope it's an easy one to fix Meanwhile, while he's fiddling perhaps he should upload this as background music: PERFECT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Nice one Joe, im down south so couldnt afford your eggcellent wares lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted December 9, 2009 Great site and it's a fantastic story - how good to hear that someone who did not have the best school experience can make it as an adult. I wish he was in my area but maybe this enterprise will give other people ideas to start similar businesses. I think many people would like to move away from large supermarket shopping and use smaller friendlier suppliers if they could. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted December 10, 2009 Hope it's an easy one to fix Meanwhile, while he's fiddling perhaps he should upload this as background music: PERFECT! He is the Eggman At his birthday party they played 'How do you like your eggs in the morning' for him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted March 24, 2010 Joe is up for another award - here's the link if you'd like to read about it & possibly vote for him: Joe Brown's Egg Round He's in the 'open' category near the bottom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted March 24, 2010 Vote cast - and no eggscruciating yokes about 'eggings'... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted March 24, 2010 Eggsellent - and thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baranigirl Report post Posted March 24, 2010 fantastic, could do with him in Kent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted March 24, 2010 Voted - hope he wins! K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 24, 2010 Is he going to branch out (short term) into Easter eggs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted March 24, 2010 Blimey, that's a good idea. I'll suggest it. He is trying to expand his range. He's sticking with local produce, & is now offering rather yummy fudge as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted March 24, 2010 Blimey, that's a good idea. I'll suggest it. He is trying to expand his range. He's sticking with local produce, & is now offering rather yummy fudge as well Some of the organicy handmade chocolatety type companies have some fantastic eggs this year but they are really expensive, especially when you add on delivery. If he could do some deal with someone who's in the choccy business I'm sure he could undercut many of these. Now, about this fudge delivery. What's the delivery charge to London? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted March 24, 2010 I've just remembered, there was an article in our local paper about a woman in our village who has started her own chocolate business & was looking for outlets - oooh, I'll email the article to him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted March 25, 2010 Blimey, that's a good idea. I'll suggest it. He is trying to expand his range. He's sticking with local produce, & is now offering rather yummy fudge as well He's sticking to the local fudge, is he? He should try wearing gloves and using tongs. On a more serious note, what about if he finds a local free-range chicken farmer and offers the birds as well as the eggs? Or duck/goose eggs? I know Huge Fernley Chickenscrap's website offers free advertising for free range direct to customer services, so if he hasn't signed up there already point him towards it... L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks - lots of good ideas here. He already offers 'specialist eggs' but yes, free range chicken is the logical next step. I'm a member of the posh one's 'Chicken Out' campaign myself & hadn't thought of linking him up with that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks to all who voted for Joe - he got 'Highly Commended' in his category, coming 7th out of 237 entrants! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks to all who voted for Joe - he got 'Highly Commended' in his category, coming 7th out of 237 entrants! Excellent! He must be ecstatic! Waydago, joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeolienne Report post Posted March 15, 2012 Canopus, I think there are many reasons why people choose not to buy free-range eggs, and ignorance is not the only one. Some people cannot afford to pay a premium for free-range eggs. If value ranges were not available, they would simply have to eat less. For these people, value eggs are a healthier option than no eggs at all. Have you seen the price? I have and it was not an option for me. On that topic... Free range eggs may outsell caged eggs this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
