Entrepreneurism is a two-way street. On the one hand, it’s about following your passion; on the other, it’s about building knowledge and sharing what you’ve learned with others. There are learning curves, growing pains and myriad experiences that pave the road to success.
This week on FoodCrush, we chat with Maggie Joos, entrepreneur and owner of Real Good Life, a meal delivery service born of both a passion for food and a desire to assist others in achieving their dreams.
Joos talks about her journey to starting her own business, the inspiration behind Real Good Life and the day-to-day realities of balancing entrepreneurism and family. Along the way, we discuss the rapid growth of her business, the rapidly expanding meal delivery landscape, the value of eating meals together as a family and the trade-offs folks make everyday in the process of living their own Real Good Lives.
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As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
