Trail Notes

Notes from the trail on systems, growth, and building a business that doesn't consume the life you were trying to make.

Katie Schroepfer 10/27/26 Katie Schroepfer 10/27/26

Good Mail Is Coming

My mailbox is mostly bills and junk, except when my mom writes. So I’m starting a monthly letter club featuring the local makers who make Southern Oregon special.

Katie Schroepfer 10/20/26 Katie Schroepfer 10/20/26

Too Many Apps, Not Enough Goats

Katie Schroepfer 10/6/26 Katie Schroepfer 10/6/26

Wrong Problem, Good Dog

We built a whole training plan around Rockie's eyes. Then the eye vet said his eyes were fine. Turns out small businesses do this too.

Katie Schroepfer 9/29/26 Katie Schroepfer 9/29/26

The Chickens Read the Welcome Mat

Katie Schroepfer 9/15/26 Katie Schroepfer 9/15/26

What a Food Showcase Taught Me About Eating Local (and Running a Business)

Katie Schroepfer 9/8/26 Katie Schroepfer 9/8/26

Good Roast: What I Learned at My First Networking Event

Katie Schroepfer 9/1/26 Katie Schroepfer 9/1/26

The Season Always Ends, But Your Business Shouldn't Fall Apart When It Does.