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Erin Gaudet
Owner at ranchjunkie.com (Ranch Junkie Mercantile)
Erin Gaudet is the co-owner of Ranch Junkie Mercantile, a business specializing in handcrafted leather goods and home décor. Prior to starting this venture, she worked as a product manager at Fossil, where she gained experience in product lifecycle management, including design, manufacturing, and sales. This background has contributed to her keen eye for fashion and market needs.
Erin and her husband, Shawn, founded Ranch Junkie Mercantile, inspired by their love for ranch life and the outdoors. They began by making wooden signs and have since expanded their offerings to include a range of handcrafted products, particularly focusing on bags made from high-quality materials such as buffalo leather and hand-woven wool. Their business has seen significant growth, leading them to move operations to a larger warehouse to meet increasing demand.12
Erin is actively involved in the design and production aspects of the business, expressing a strong passion for product development and the satisfaction that comes from seeing customers appreciate their brand.1
