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Joe Girouard’s Journey of Establishing His Own Business

After Joe Girouardu2019s 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. Joe Girouard moved to California a few years later to start his own business. Joeu2019s journey from rags to riches has truly been incredible.

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Joe Girouard’s Journey of Establishing His Own Business

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  1. Joe Girouard’s Journey of Establishing His Own Business

  2. An Introduction to Joe Girouard • 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.

  3. The Decision to Set 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.

  4. Some Other Highlights of 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.

  5. Making It Big • 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.

  6. Thank YouJoe Girouard

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