Calling all mushroom enthusiasts… Did you ever think that a mushroom foraging hobby could lead to a career change and selling food products on Amazon? That’s the story of Thomas Hong of vegetarian mushroom jerky company, Vegky. He went down a few other paths in life before getting into the food business. First, as an engineer, and most recently as the owner of Tiny Bathrooms, a company that sells tiny toilets for people who live in tiny houses. Seriously - I love that idea almost as much as I love shiitake mushroom jerky! Today, Thomas is answering questions and providing what you’d expect from Shark Tank advice. We answer questions anyone getting into the supermarket foods industry would need to know…       Can I sell food products on Amazon?       How do I start selling food on Amazon?       How do you meet supermarket buyers to give samples to? So join us today as we dive deep into the mushroom food obsession and learn some food business advice along the way.    HIGHLIGHTS: How Thomas’s love for mushrooms grew.   App recommendations for Mushroom Foraging. How he makes his mushroom jerky. The story behind Vegky and the key to its success. The evolution of marketing over the years. Working in a highly competitive industry. The ins and outs of product shipment. How to sell your food products on Amazon and in supermarkets. Getting started: how to develop a food product idea.    QUOTABLES:  “The truth is success is only given to maybe 10% of those who try and work their butt off starting a business. I'm working in that business. So it's a really competitive industry. I'm still figuring things out. I have to be adaptable and know when to pivot and how to pivot.” - Thomas Hong   HUNGRY FOR MORE? MY WEIRD FOOD OBSESSION - SHOW NOTES: https://myweirdfoodobsession.com/ MY WEIRD FOOD OBSESSION - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/myweirdfoodobsession/ SIP BITE GO: https://sipbitego.com/ SIP BITE GO - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sipbitego/   Get the guides… TASTY SAUCES (YOU NEED ASAP) RECIPE EBOOK - https://freesaucebook.com SOUS VIDE BEGINNERS RECIPE EBOOK - https://freesousvidebook.com COOK WITH FRESH HERBS RECIPE EBOOK- https://cookwithfreshherbs.com   Speaking of mushrooms... JENNA’S SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS WITH THYME RECIPE: https://sipbitego.com/sauteed-mushrooms-thyme