Asking Erewhon Shoppers What They Do For a Living

In this video, I ask people at Erewhon a bunch of questions like what they do for a living, how much they make, why they shop at such an expensive store, and a bunch of other spicy questions.
Erewhon Market is probably one of the most expensive grocery stores in the world (they have 7 locations in LA), and I've always wondered who shops here, what they get, and how much it costs at the end of the day. I ended up spending $25 on a wellness juice and another $11 on a dozen eggs.
I met some really cool people and you'll want to stay until the end to hear about all the great advice and stories they had! Definitely out of my comfort zone asking random people at the store a bunch of really personal questions, but I had a lot of fun and learned a lot.
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Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Renee
3:17 - Natalia
5:24 - Eric
8:59 - Barret
11:17 - Amy
13:34 - Rylee
16:15 - Quent
17:23 - Jaime
21:09 - Final Thoughts
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[@CharlieChang]

My first time at Erewhon (most expensive grocery store ever) - comment below any advice that stuck out to you! And we'll be doing more videos like this so make sure you're subscribed :) If you want some free stocks or to join my free entrepreneurship newsletter, the links are in the description. Have a great day! -Charlie

[@CharlieChang]

Scroll up and smash that like button! RIP my wallet on spending $25 on a juice and $11 on eggs but to be fair they were really good

[@Mint-kj9kw]

Just because people shop there doesn't mean they're rich. When I was making only $12/hr as a nanny, I still only shopped at Whole Foods? Some of us equate wealth with health, and we only want to eat the highest quality food.

[@CA2SD]

Don't waste time.

[@BusinessFinancialNetwork]

Wow that’s some expensive juice 💦 💰

[@ACE112ACE112]

more expensive than whole foods?

[@georgecuhh]

As a former Erewhon employee - behind closed doors I can confidently say that they treat their employees like crap and they are wayyyy underpaid for how much money they make.

[@TheBlueGirl18]

Thank you for being honest. I knew it !! I knew it 🙁 places like this they always treat their employees badly, I’m so sorry that was your experience

[@shanouboubou]

Why am I not surprised 😒

[@highrise]

Ugh that's so didsapointing. I thought oh they at least pay their employees well if they are that expensive so that's one upside. But nope. Sad

[@allesandradrago7111]

Sounds about right for a business

[@Paulgray172]

I get that vibe shopping there. The employees seem on edge and anxious. Love the food they have but that part makes me not want to shop there

[@AllOut305]

"Can't put a price on your health" true but you can buy all those ingredients at the local grocery store and make that meal yourself for the entire week for that price.

[@mrED123]

Yeah if buying from this grocery store really did something for your health you’d think people buying from here would all be living well and up to 100+. That or everyone else not buying from there would be in terrible health and dying but it seems that’s not the case. Pretty much just a cop out

[@pz8280]

hes just there to take photos for IG or meet rich people. its not for health

[@broadwaye984]

@mrEd Health is not that black and white

[@katscandance]

Right they just don’t wanna cook

[@mrED123]

@@broadwaye984 yeah, my point is that this grocery store isn’t healthier than others lmao

[@forthehomies7043]

Personal trainer: You gotta love people Charlie: We’re kinda friends right? Personal trainer: No

[@ajinla1576]

Hes just overflowing with contradictions

[@DandyinDistress]

That guy gave me... uncomfy vibes XD

[@mzzttn8293]

LOL that’s just boundaries

[@Ndasuunye]

@@DandyinDistress why?

[@jacobtrumbull6808]

Andrew Tate type of ego and demeanor fr

[@Constellasian]

The first guy got defensive and sort of rude when you asked how much he paid for rent. That's a simple question that is not uncommon, yet he was acting like it's a personal question.

[@Mwoods2272]

He lives at home with his MOM

[@lucylopez8222]

He for sure still lives at home thats why lmao

[@ShanaLawson]

I was wondering why he got so defensive. The comments about him living with his mom and not actually paying rent makes so much sense 😂

[@paulgomez3318]

Dude turned instant bad vibes

[@karenmassey8354]

Because he was making everything up as the interview went along.

[@Alfredosolotravels]

As someone who works in the health grocery a lot of the stuff you’re buying comes from the same farms target, Albertsons and other grocery stores use . It’s just marketing so you can pay more.

[@BB-mq9qk]

Shhhh🤫we live in a dumbed down society your not allowed to make sense.

[@brandonwinston]

Nah Erewhon is different

[@phantomstranger1125]

@@brandonwinston No it’s not. You don’t go to Erewhon bc it’s healthy. You go there bc only the super rich shop there. Nobody in the video was willing to admit that though.

[@kauigirl808]

It's suppose to be organic.

[@LightnessofJoy]

It depends on the grocery store. Near San Diego is Jimbo’s supermarket, and it’s all organic produce, mostly from local farms. We can definitely tell the difference in quality compared to other supermarkets. But I agree expensive doesn’t always mean better. Lazy Acres is nearby and their organic produce isn’t as great as Jimbos, so go figure

[@cinnamongirl4315]

Even if Erewhon employees got a 50% discount...I'm still not paying $11 for a small juice. The prices are just insane.

[@topgname]

Feels like the guy with the flowers is an awesome human being

[@Snsnsnxbn]

Def a smart guy

[@topgname]

@@Snsnsnxbn yep and the way he talks gives me good vibesssss

[@phoso1]

Yep, my thought the same way. He was very articulate. Makes me want to buy the book he recommended.

[@joannalee8525]

Wow, Eric is just 27 and has so many valuable lessons to give! He seems like a really genuine guy too, very appreciative of his advice!

[@CharlieChang]

Eric was great!!

[@claudiacaro624]

The way he never said "uhhm.." or "like".

[@naiaaiello]

I LOOOOOOVED every single thing that guy said. He's very humble and real, while amazingly inspiring. He communicates so well too...!

[@spacebar9733]

@@claudiacaro624 he said “like” a few times actually but there is nothing wrong with that. It means you’re thinking about what you’re saying and if have problem with it it’s a personal issue you have w yourself.

[@samperez6874]

The 1st person is the reason why people hate us (LA Natives), the 2nd person and 3rd is truly who we truly are.

[@joeyree22]

LA natives are Australian????

[@jtowensbyiii6018]

@@joeyree22 yes, you a racist or something?

[@teej.johnson]

Correction, the 2nd lady is who Australians are.

[@bogart7498]

Why?

[@banshee1133]

I thought it was fousey

[@aim22708]

I like your "asking people what they do for a living" videos so much better than all the others i've seen so far, you ask questions tailored to their previous answers and touch on philosophical questions as well. It's easy to tell the difference between an interviewer who puts these videos out for views and one that actually wants these videos to be helpful

[@CharlieChang]

Wow thank you Ariel, that made my day! I still have a long way to go but thank you for seeing the effort I’m putting in

[@SpencerJohnsonOfficial]

I loved Eric’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs… “Try everything once in order to find out what works for you.” As he mentioned, in America we are definitely pushed to go to college and work until we’re 60 and then retire off of our investment portfolios. However, for me and a lot of other people out there, that doesn’t sound like the most fulfilling life. Videos like these show me that it’s possible to achieve all of your financial dreams while also doing what you love. I’m loving these videos Charlie. Keep it up!

[@ramseybones2635]

Yeah frrr he’s cool

[@calbarton]

I agree

[@ahbe9232]

If we don’t go to college all the remaining jobs are hard low wages, so what are you doing?

[@XrayTheMyth23]

@@ahbe9232 Not true, you can do lots of things in business and tech space with no degree and still make a lot. You still need to be knowledgeable but online resources are better every day.

[@ramseybones2635]

@@ahbe9232 ain’t about jobs bro I mean sure you could get a low paying job but than save up enough to start your own job you truly fw or company

[@Mkay999]

I live here in LA and everyone I’ve met asks how much rent is to each other lol

[@maynardewm]

I’ve lived in LA my entire life and I can’t think of a single person who’s ever asked me how much my rent is.

[@Mkay999]

I live in Beverly Hills people always ask

[@tbprofile1295]

@@maynardewm who goes up to an anonymous hippopotamus and asks them how much their rent is?

[@doodahgurlie]

Eric had the best answers and seems really wise for his age. He's doing it right. I did love the happy nanny as she gives off positive vibes. Also loved the last girl as she has some great answers as well and if I was young, I'd totally do that house sitting thing since that sounds like a great way to see the world.

[@meandmauve]

What do you invest your money in? Jaime: Myself. There’s a lot that I want to do in this world and I want to be able to show up every day in a way that allows me to be my best self so that I can contribute to the bigger part of humanity. And I wanna do a lot for other people. So in order to do that I have to take of myself. Wow...Such a nuanced approach to self-care. Service yourself first so you can serve other people. Really came full circle there.

[@MemClem]

Speaking as a New Yorker, a place that rivals California in rent, I can definitively say that asking someone their rent, as long as you have some kind of rapport, is pretty common xD

[@roblewi]

you can really tell that you care about their answers - it’s not “what do you do for a living?” and then “what did you have for breakfast today?” or something random. you dive deeper into their answers which, on top of making them feel more heard, provides for some really quality content that you wouldn’t otherwise get! loved how you treated everyone in the video, didn’t shame them or ridicule them for their decision, seemed actually interested in why they shopped there. great video :)

[@CharlieChang]

I appreciate the kind words a lot!!! Thank you

[@ThomasJamespropertyinvesting.2]

~✍️*let's discuss Buddy* *Got something interesting for you ✍️📩*~

[@hayleyhawkins]

Yes, so agree with Eric! I tried FBA, coding, dropshipping etc. too, and eventually realized I loved painting and making art courses. Trying a bunch of stuff helps the things you actually like surface much easier. And all of those "fails" teach you so many skills that will serve you in the next area.

[@kaichenghu3826]

Love these series most and I also love all the follow up questions you have for them. Keep it coming man.

[@Bettie_Noir]

I absolutely adore this series. Keep up the good work!!

[@leeeev19]

I love this video! So proud of how far you’ve come Charlie!

[@CA2SD]

Great interviews! My favorite was Eric's perspective. All these ppl are articulate, informative, and innovative just like you, Charlie!

[@RMalai]

my thoughts exactly. they are smart and articulate.

[@luckieoleary6459]

Eric folded on that $100 MILLION 😂😂

[@caz5021]

I think a lot of people would’ve 😂

[@MrHugoadame]

I really enjoy your videos. Specially these segments where you ask personal questions to real people and we get to see how they live. For me, I realize most of them make about same as me or less yet they spend more money and I have no clue how they do that lol. Maybe a good question to ask is this " how much do spend per month compare to how much you save? :)

[@MaliaAbayon]

In NEW YORK all we do is ask each other how much we pay for rent....oh Los Angelinos....

[@CharlieChang]

Haha that’s funny

[@Jennifer-cx4wq]

In L.A everyone here is fake nice and very secretive and they lie a lot to put themselves on pedestals

[@briangeeesq]

New viewer/subscriber to this channel, and I must say I thoroughly enjoy this series. Eric’s perspective on life is spot on! That Classic Mercedes at 7:26 is 😍😍

[@MikesMoneyMoves]

The Nanny was a vibe. Just greatful for life.

[@imdad111]

Truly an awesome video! So much value from a collection of wisdom. 👏🏽 Inspirational content. Keep up the awesome work.

[@financebae]

Natalia definitely has that cool auntie vibe 💕 Love these series Charlie. Your sound is 🤌🏽 even outdoors ! This reminded me I need to upgrade my videos sound quality 😄

[@spacebar9733]

Fr I like her. Her vibe is so calming and warm through the screen.

[@oben44]

I truly enjoy and continue to learn from all these videos! Keep up with the content!

[@dna8269]

20:45 this is actually some of the best advice in any of these videos and most will ignore it. Critical advice tbh

[@relaxingsoundvibes241]

This added value to my life✨I appreciate you.

[@herogebrial]

Keep these videos coming, very entertaining and valuable.

[@artoftruth_]

Love these interviews! Keep them coming.

[@TheHost345]

Kudos to Eric! He tried so many things and he’s only 27 years old 😊

[@MrThyten]

my favorite series on youtube. keep it up bro

[@CharlieChang]

Thank you so much!

[@gvon1989]

i love this series and cant wait for further videos to be released

[@machidraws1]

im not even into finance but charlie is just so entertaining

[@getingalittlefrisky]

love these series keep ‘em coming

[@ash_smi]

Charlie please interview people in small towns, the LA crowd seems to be using a lot of influencer jargon and don’t seem real.

[@Jennifer-cx4wq]

yeah, from L.A and can say everyone here is nice/ often passively nice and incredibly fake. Plan on leaving this city in the future....

[@x01021]

LA and OC are some of the most expensive zip codes in the country. If you want to learn what wealthy people do for a living, why would you interview small town people? Makes no sense. If anything, he should make a trip to Bay Area and NYC

[@rawgab4439]

LOL...cause LA ain't real ;))

[@DB-xo6xh]

@@x01021 yes…Bay Area and go to all the little luxe grocery stores there.

[@elitestar]

People in LA like to project wealth while maxing out their credit cards

[@AikiraBeats]

House sitting sounds like something I would love to do once I finish college. It seems like an interesting way of experience life.

[@cloudnine2925]

How would that be an interesting way to experience life?

[@brianm3160]

How?

[@cloudnine2925]

@Hit and Run what do u mean lol

[@LaurenLaass]

I did house and pet sitting in the summers in between college. I totally recommend it. It was basically a way to make money passively.

[@austin1L]

love this Charlie! You're getting way better at this, you're very natural now

[@CharlieChang]

Thank you! That means a lot since I am very introverted normally

[@vidagster]

@@CharlieChang Really? I would have never have guessed! Great job!

[@joeynguyen]

Wow! So much value especially at the end with Jaime

[@LtheGoddess7]

Quent! Love every word and "Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" is one of my favorite books too! Game changer.

[@nataliebunom]

I’ve been binge watching all of your video’s!!! Keep up the amazing job!!!

[@235anyone]

i love these types of videos so much always wondering what jobs people do to get a lifestyle like this that i aspire too!! ty for your content :))

[@AverageJoe483]

The real estate guy and the nanny were great !

[@howtowithmatt]

Love these types of videos. Keep em coming👍

[@user-jt1dc1pl3e]

Making a living asking people what they do fo a living so inspirational

[@nicholashuynh8701]

First dude was weird. As a trainer you shouldn't be suggesting running to anybody, it's not easy like he said. After years of not moving your body, running becomes extremely complex for the average person. Also asking about rent is completely normal lol.

[@Holy.Hussle]

I've been loving these types of videos from you, keep it up!

[@andymagliulo]

The nanny was delightful!

[@gabriellabenevento4567]

Another amazing video! You meet the coolest people!

[@alexandraphillips5436]

This video made me so happy. Like all these amazing people willing to share their lives was so interesting.

[@courtneydinkel4770]

All of these people seem so insightful and well spoken..would love to have a conversation with them they all have such important info to offer. Inspiring…I loved this!

[@workout133]

Love your creativeness bro. You are doing an amazing work

[@HilaryPosas]

Loved this video!! ❤

[@thevanthatran]

Can you interview Jaime again? I have so many questions lol is she working from home while traveling? Did she leave her job all together to go on this solo road trip? 🤣 she seems really interesting for sure

[@Punkfilms4605]

First guy in a summary, "Im a fitness instructor, who lives with his mom and I hate cooking."

[@ThomasJamespropertyinvesting.2]

~✍️*let's discuss Buddy* *Got something interesting for you ✍️📩*~

[@OmarCasillas]

I’m loving these types of videos, Keep them coming. I’m 24 and it strikes my curiosity to see what other people do.

[@CharlieChang]

More to come!

[@hannw7]

@2:21 you hear the Tesla. I live next to an Erewhon and that is the sound you hear ALL DAY LONG. All of these people seemed really nice and open. Cool series, Charlie!

[@zanixinaz]

You are a great interviewer, don’t change.

[@nathalieandparis]

Eric was definitely the most genuine and had the best vibe. First guy, hard no!

[@mh23hm]

Seems like a lot of people who shop there aren't actually rich... they just fell for the viral marketing on social media or want to feel like they're doing something special. There's a reason all their locations are in LA... lots of suckers willing to pay extra for a "lifestyle."

[@jones2277]

Natalia, you go girl!

[@Ninawena]

What makes you so happy? “I don’t think too much!” Lmao same

[@SkyKangaroo]

it's cool to see how many of these people have spirituality/meditation as an important aspect

[@beeznuts137]

I could watch this alllll day

[@denise_abe]

Good interview questions 👏 Lived in LA my whole life and never went to Erewhon, only Sprouts which I think is pretty pricey, partially because I'm afraid of spending too much and loving it hahahah

[@indiereiz4434]

I've only ever went to Erewhon in the Thousand Oaks area, and that was just if I got a complimentary item coupon from a manufacturer in the mail and combine it with deep-discount items from multiple coupon apps so it doesn't look like I'm freeloading off of a store at the register. I only ever go to Vons or Ralphs for essentials and food. lol

[@sweeetsinx]

I took Rene's spin classes back when I lived in LA. HI RENE!!!!

[@angelajohnson3366]

Just finished watching the video. Californians are amazing. :) Peace, love & kindness.

[@angelly4757]

Wow, love that you found such genuine people.

[@ThomasJamespropertyinvesting.2]

~✍️*let's discuss Buddy* *Got something interesting for you ✍️📩*~

[@meganhenry5795]

Eric knows the real deal. 👏

[@SnowyCountryChicken]

At $25 per bottle, that carrot juice better regenerate a pale optic nerve.

[@alexandraalbertz1442]

Lol

[@Jazz-eu3yx]

this was such a unexpected amazing video!

[@laurazacharias210]

I love your interviews !

[@thatgirlshaz]

I love these kind of videos! Hahaha it was funny how he thought asking how much his rent is, is too personal lmao. Why does that matter

[@CharlieChang]

Haha I'm oblivious to it since I ask people that type of stuff all the time

[@odeity7029]

boundaries

[@mybdayis420]

he lives w his parents

[@mrED123]

Yeah its like asking how much you get paid, there’s no reason to hide why

[@thatgirlshaz]

@@mrED123 personally I don’t find either being too invasive to ask but I feel like asking how much you get paid is more personal then how much you pay for rent to but each their own!

[@LetsHavaChat]

I was there in May. When I looked at my bill and it seemed especially insane, I noticed I had just paid $15 for a pint of strawberries. Mind you, they looked particularly amazing, but there is no Fing way any strawberries are worth that.

[@CharlieChang]

Omg $15 strawberries

[@umafa1645]

Damn deeper than I expected, but alot of the answers really alligend with my points of view!

[@Aplaceformermaids]

this was hilarious but also very inspiring :) I like the last lady a lot

[@byJasJourney]

Love this video series from you

[@IluvinortheIneffable]

Love how intelligent and purposeful everyone was. Amazing interviews!

[@CharlieChang]

Thank you!

[@Snsnsnxbn]

It makes society actually seem nice despite all the evil today lol

[@AR-rn8ok]

So many women who said they “invest in myself.” What a cool way to say, they don’t invest.🤣

[@AR-rn8ok]

Yes education is an investment per se but it’s not “investing.” Likewise your work equipment isn’t investments that appreciate over time.

[@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...]

These vids are great!

[@happyfrenchfries]

Thank you :) I really enjoyed watching this.

[@Slanghomy]

I can’t shop there. It’s just not for “erewhon” (everyone) 😂😂😂

[@InnerGiggles]

Well done 👏🏻👏🏻

[@maryam7402]

Hehe.. thanx.. that made me laugh:)❤❤

[@punishanpika]

It is from a book 📕 and the name is nowhere backwards

[@chiterrapalmer]

Love these videos!

[@dheirloom3493]

Great vid. Thank you

[@liquidfluid11]

Wow what cool people. This was a great video.

[@Castleromeo14]

The fitness instructor was sketchy af lmfao Wouldnt want to train under that dude. Something bout him seems off. He seems a lil too insecure for being an instructor 🤢

[@Ja-3108]

I think he lives with parents or something, definitely weird

[@Castleromeo14]

@@Ja-3108 i don't think there's anything wrong with living with the parents. It's just he's too defensive and insecure like bro 🤢

[@jaimelovera3341]

whats your fav book? quent: the seven spiritual laws of success whats in that book? quent: the laws... of success

[@jaredcab]

that fitness dude killed the vibe

[@3CJG]

Sheesh Nathalie.. she looks great period, even beyond the age aspect. I’m convinced that drinking water does wonders if consistent

[@saturdaysam4393]

Vegan Taco Prepackaged Salad ~ So Nourishing!

[@toomuch4em]

That dude got super weird over the rent question...it wasnt even an outrageous question.

[@Marl-hj8hh]

Love these videos

[@curiouswuwu]

I knew it was for a KZbin video when I saw your IG story about the $26 juice lol

[@elchapojr6219]

I work remotely and it’s the best I love what do my time is so flexible it’s awesome

[@asap_n8]

Eric with the gold, props.

[@radiatelight4100]

I really loved everything about Eric

[@maryam7402]

Yes!:) especially having those flowers in his hands:) ❤