{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Growth-Minded Marketing","title":"Ep. 16 - Two Moms, One Mission: The Oh Grate Journey from Kitchen to Kroger","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2396,"description":"In this episode of Growth Minded Marketing, host Steve Phipps sits down with Courtney Jones and Amy Bingham, co-founders of Oh Grate — a meal solution company born from their desire to make family dinner easier. What started as a front-porch side hustle has grown into a thriving brand serving families across West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Courtney and Amy share how they built a business around real food, smart systems, and the belief that time at the table is priceless.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Oh Grate began as a personal solution to busy mom lifeWhy solving an everyday pain point can unlock serious business growthThe powerful mindset shift: they’re not just selling food — they’re making space for what mattersHow Oh Grate scaled from a front-porch cooler to Kroger shelvesWhy knowing your strengths (and weaknesses) is essential when starting a businessThe role of clear messaging and a shared vision in building a brand that resonates with familiesTimestamps00:00 – Meet Courtney and Amy of Oh Grate05:40 – Building a partnership that plays to each founder’s strengths10:10 – The pivot that made their business pandemic-proof14:25 – The deeper message: dinner is about more than food19:00 – From meals to Fiesta Sauce: how one product opened new doors23:40 – Getting into Kroger and pushing through plateaus28:12 – The power of process, systems, and scaling with intention32:00 – Advice for other founders: embrace change and pivot wellGuest BiosAmy Bingham and Courtney Jones are the founders of Oh Grate, a company built by moms, for families. What started with making meals for neighbors out of a cooler on the front porch has grown into a thriving brand offering home delivery, retail partnerships, and a flagship store in Collierville, TN.Courtney brings years of restaurant and leadership experience, while Amy adds her strategic marketing expertise — a combination that’s helped Oh Grate stay grounded in its mission while scaling with heart. Together, they help...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/sLfv0lQSM_WW0jLUyTGCfeOwo2ylbaDkjz2xTwu9sl0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NDkw/NzJjYmQ4YjNjNGI4/MWM0ZmU4NDhhODYw/ODMxNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}