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Joseph 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, Joseph was confident that his business was going to flourish.
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Joseph Girouard Was Confident About the Success of His Business All Along
An Introduction to Joseph Girouard • After Joseph 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.
Joseph’s Journey of Starting His Own Business • Joseph 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, Joseph was confident that his business was going to flourish.
Joseph’s Time in California • One big advantage that Joseph 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.
From Rags to Riches • Soon after, Joseph Girouard also became a supplier for smaller stores and outposts located outside the city. • As the years flew by, Joseph became a prominent and respected businessman and citizen in the city. • Joseph’s journey from rags to riches has truly been incredible.