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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
