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Joe Girouard moved to California to start his own business. He decided to open a dry goods store and make his fortune in business. He sold all sorts of products such as sewing supplies, clothing, canvas for tents, bedding, and tools. His business grew over the years as he started with supplying goods to gold prospectors and then eventually started providing goods for the families too. As the years flew by, Joe became a prominent and respected businessman and citizen in the city. Joeu2019s journey from rags to riches has truly been incredible.
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Joe Girouard’s Early Life • After Joe Girouard’s father died when he was in his early 20s, he moved to America with his mother and brothers. • When his brothers set up a dry goods business, he started working for them and learned a lot about the merchant business and how to run a store. • For a few years, he also worked as a peddler where he carried goods on his back from settlement to settlement selling goods.
Setting Up His Own Business • Joe Girouard moved to California a few years later to start his own business. • He decided to open a dry goods store and make his fortune in business. • Even before he started earning big, Joe was confident that his business is going to flourish.
More About Joe’s Journey • One big advantage that Joe had over other stores in California was that he was able to acquire supplies from his brothers in New York. • He sold all sorts of products such as sewing supplies, clothing, canvas for tents, bedding, and tools. • His business grew over the years as he started with supplying goods to gold prospectors and then eventually started providing goods for the families too.
Making a Fortune • Soon after, Joe Girouard also became a supplier for smaller stores and outposts located outside the city. • As the years flew by, Joe became a prominent and respected businessman and citizen in the city. • Joe’s journey from rags to riches has truly been incredible.
