Opening a New Ice Cream Business with Robert Duong of Castaways Ice Cream

In this episode we chat to Robert Duong of Castaway's Ice Cream in Honolulu Hawaii. Robert shares his origin story and some of the challenges and pitfalls he went through to open his business.A great listen for new or potential store owners.For more information on Castaway's go to:https://www.instagram.com/castawaysicecreamhttps://www.facebook.com/CastawaysIceCreamFor 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 speak to the delightful Kate Williams who is blazing a trail for Gluten Free and Plant Based ice creams and desserts.To find our more about Kate's business please visit:https://www.katesicecream.comhttps://www.instagram.com/katesicecreamhttps://www.tiktok.com/@katesicecreamFor 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 Kelly Cavers - Chief Sales officer for Visit the Beaches - the tourism bureau for the West Palm Beach area. There are some great promo's and programs to take advantage of during and after Conecon 2025.Remember, early bird pricing for Conecon 2025 ends July 31st. All prices for 3 day tickets increase by $100 on Aug 1Find out more about The Beaches at:https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/beacheshttps://icecreamassociation.org/page/coneconFor 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 father and son duo and Andy and Barry Jones. The Joneses own and operate Lloyds of PA and have generations of experience in the formulation and mix business. Plus that are in for a great chatFind out more about Lloyds at:https://lloydsofpa.comFor 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 the episode we chat to Jessica La Forge of God Save the Cream.Jessica started her early food days in the hallowed halls of the Broadmoor hotel honing her pastry skills, before a stint at the Culinary Institute of America. Then her attention turned to the ice cream business.We talk branding, grocery and unicorn poop in this great episode.You can find out more about "The Cream" at:https://www.godsavethecreamdenver.comhttps://www.instagram.com/godsavethecreamdenverhttps://www.facebook.com/godsavethecreamdenverFor 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 Curtis Jones of Sava Trading Company.Curtis has a fascinating story and experience, living and working with the people of Madagascar and the event development of his Vanilla business.Find out more about Sava at:https://savatradingco.comhttps://www.instagram.com/savatrading 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 Grant Kluge of Meadowvale Inc.Grant discusses the process of making your own mix, or formulating your own recipe vs buying a prepared mix from a mix manufacturer and how home recipes can differ greatly from commercial mixes.You can find out more about Meadowvale at www.meadowvale-inc.comFor 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 have our annual check in with the Chairperson of the Bryce Thomson Scholarship, Sue Kloter.There is some BIG NEWS for this year's scholarship process so you don't want to miss this episode and maybe even share it with your collage aged staff.For more information on the Scholarship and Deadlines go to:https://icecreamassociation.org/page/ScholarshipFor 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 Toa Green of Crank and Boom Craft Ice Cream. Toa shares her family history in the restaurant business and the eventual transition into a very successful ice cream business.Toa also shares some valuable insights into how to navigate the family relationship in the family business and how hard work and ingenuity grew their retail and grocery business.Find out more about Crank and Boom at:https://www.crankandboom.comhttps://www.instagram.com/crankandboomhttps://www.facebook.com/crankandboomFor 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/

Great episode this week with Christian White and Justin Lyon from White Lion Ice Cream. Here are have a great origin story and two friends wanting to open and ice cream business - and did it in spectacular fashion.Some great lessons here on branding, operations and following your passion.Find our more about White Lyon at the links below:https://www.whitelyonhq.comhttps://www.instagram.com/whitelyonhqFor 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/