Conecon 2023 Hacks - How to Get the Most out of your Convention Experience

In this episode we have a great chat with Petrushka Bazin Larsen of Sugar Hill Creamery. Petrushka and her husband have some specific challenges living and operating in New York City.That being said, their community focus and unique activities make it work to the point of National recognition and awards to boot.For more info on Sugar Hill go to:https://www.sugarhillcreamery.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sugarhillicecreamFor 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 chit chat to Julian Hayes of Cosmic Ice Cream in Houston TX.Julian and his wife Camille have had some great collabs with local restaurants and food places and have a program this year to focus on this unions which grows their brand recognition and their sales.For more information on Cosmic Ice Cream go to:https://cosmichtx.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cosmic.htxFor 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 to Lauren Louis of Chapel Chill, North Carolina.Lauren attended her first Conecon last year and has just opened her store in Chapel Hill NC where she makes and sells her own ice cream.Lauren discussed her first 6 weeks in business, some of the best advice she received and gives some candid tips for others looking to open their store soon.For more info on Chapel Chill go to:https://chapelchillnc.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chapel.chill/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 with chat with Holly Anderson of Andersons Frozen Custard. Holly shares with us the amazing history of Andersons and some of the structure and philosophies that have guided the business through the good times and the bad.In this episode Holly refers to https://www.instagram.com/simonsinekYou can find our more about Holly and the business at https://www.andersonscustard.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 cover all of the significant and substantial dates of the year including Conecon registration, Competition shipping dates and all your "Save the Date" dates.Get your calendars out and get writing.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 Steve and Beth from Klempire about all things merch. Stickers, T shirts mugs, the whole box and dice.Some great information here to add sales to your ice cream and frozen dessert business.Find out more about klempire at https://theklempire.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 Chad Hartley of Stella's Ice Cream. Chad and his crew won many awards at last years Conecon event and Chad shares his thoughts about how many elements make up a successful ice cream businessFor more information on Stella's Ice Cream, go to https://www.stellasicecream.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 Crys Ruiz and Stephanie Garcia from Ice Cream Equipment Specialists with some amazing insights to exhibiting at Conecon that our attendees don't get to see.Our supplier members are the best in the industry, so hearing of all the work that goes into preparation, execution and pack up of an exhibitor at our trade event is quite interesting.You can find out more about Ice Cream Equipment Specialists by going to https://ices.coolFor 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 David Lopresti of Florentia out of Australia.David demonstrated some great flavor profiles at the recent Conecon event, and even featured a Vegemite variegate. Learn more about the secrets of flavor development and how to create signature styles.You can find our more about Florentia at https://florentia.com.au/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 to Tim Ruff who, with his family, won the Non Dairy Flavor of the Year in 2024. The flavor is Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.Tim's origin story is one to remember. Through the example of his grandmother and some grit and determination mixed in, Austin's Homemade is a successful business that now owns a monster trophy.Austin's Homemade details are below:https://www.austinsicecream.com/https://www.instagram.com/austins_homemade_icecream/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/