In this episode, we spend some time with Christine D Amico, chair of the Ice Cream Clinic. If you are looking at entering any of the competitions this year, or any year, then this episode is a must.

Procedures, rules, regulations, and some exciting new changes to the  2023 format.
Plus some great tips on how to get better prepared to enter, ship, and win.

For more information on the 2023 competitions, please go to https://icecreamassociation.org/page/icecreamclinic_

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

This episode with talk production space with Tamara of Clementines. Growing from her home kitchen to shared kitchen space, to a dedicated 4000 sq ft facility, to recently moving into 25,000 sq ft of newly constructed space, Tamara has learned a thing or two along the way.

A great listen for those looking to take their production to the next level.

You can find out all about Clementines at https://www.clementinescreamery.com/

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we chat with Wes Bechel of Boombalatti's, about their original story, how they have grown their retail business, and how the purchase of a rare VW bus has introduced new revenue for event catering.

For more information on everything Boombalatti's go to https://boombalattis.com/

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

It's what happens when a hockey fan wins a national award, gets a cup for a year, and wrings every social media drop out of it. Mike Schifino, who owns Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe, has some great advice on flavor development and how it can affect your online presence. There are also a whole lot of other nuggets in this one.

You can find out more about Mike and his business at https://www.holycowicecreamcafe.com/

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we talk to Kelly Larson, owner of Sweet Temptations, Temptations, Fortinos, Skoops, and The Front Porch ice cream businesses in and around Grand Haven MI. Kelly is also very active in her business community and the Chamber of Commerce. She is also the current President of the North American Ice Cream Association.

So how does she manage all of these ice cream businesses and accomplish so much? You may be surprised at her answer.

You can find out more about Kelly's businesses at:
https://sweet-temptations.com/

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

The idea of selling your ice cream business may not be front of mind, especially at the beginning of your business journey, but as we learn from Christine D'Amico of Over the Top Ice Cream, the process can be a long one.

In this episode, we talk about the elements that you need to take care of along the way to help you get more value out of your business entity.

For more info on Over the Top, go to https://overthetopiowa.com

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

The North American Ice Cream Association is hosting a nationwide celebration throughout the month of July 2023.

Ice cream shops around the country, both big & small, are invited to join in on the fun. Participating locations will be highlighted on the official Ice Cream Month website & will receive marketing materials to promote the celebration within their shops.

To register & celebrate with us, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit Our Website https://icecreammonth.org/register/
2. Click “Add Your Shop”
3. Enter Your Shop Details
4. Signify your membership status
5. Click “Join the Celebration”

Your business will then be listed on a national database, and the site map will be promoted leading up to, and through the month of July as we promote the event on https://icecreammonth.org/

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

You think you have a great ice cream back story? The Nash family hail back to 1929 when Wallace and Ida started in the dairy industry. What ensued was a family and industry legacy that crossed generations and states to be what we know as Nash Family Creamery.

Join us as we chat with Cody Nash (great name by the way) as he shares how he and the family navigate the family business and generations of legacy in the dairy industry.

For more information on Nash Family Creamery, go to https://nashfamilycreamery.com/

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

This week we speak with Nate Beachy of Yoder's Southern Creamery based in Sarasota Florida.

Coming off two "back-to-back" wins for the  Flavor of the Year Non-Dairy, Nate shares some of the company's thoughts and processes on flavor development and creativity, and how their first championship was nearly thwarted by the owners dog.

Find out more about Yoder's at https://www.yoderssoutherncreamery.com/

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/

In this episode, we chat with Christine D' Amico, chairperson of the Ice Cream Competition Committee. This year there are many upgrades to the national ice cream competitions including new categories and prizes.

This is a must-listen if you are wanting to enter your ice cream and frozen products into the competition this year.

For more information, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/page/compete

For information about the North American Ice Cream Assoc, and how you can open and grow your ice cream business with a community that will support you, go to https://icecreamassociation.org/