259. Small Business Grant Recipient: Louise Bistro’s Story of Growth, Grit, and a 2nd Location

Episode notes

Jennifer and Corey Pope left long careers behind, bought a turnkey cafe in Florida, and learned business ownership the hard way-fast. In this episode of Ask April Porter , they share the real story behind building Louise Bistro in Wellen Park (Venice, Florida): the family legacy behind the name, the early chaos, the obstacles that kept showing up every year, and how they kept moving forward anyway. They also share what led them to apply for the Secretsos™ Small Business Grant , what the funding helped them handle, and the most practical advice they have for owners who feel overwhelmed or stuck.

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