Ice Cream Production and the Family Business with Ray Murray

In this episode we chat to the ever-effervescent David Draper from Dreamy's Ice Cream. David shares his ice cream story and his growth plans which have included pop us locations and a recently launched ice cream vending machine.Keep an eye out for a future episode was we chat about his electrically converted ice cream vans.You can find more information about Dreamys at:https://www.dreamysicecream.com/https://www.facebook.com/dreamysicecreamhttps://www.instagram.com/dreamys.icecreamhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dreamysicecreamFor 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 Ray Murray, the chief ice cream maker at Sweet Temptations Ice Cream Grand Haven MI.After a career in manufacturing, Ray has some great insight into batching ice cream, the family business and some good all around life lessons.You can find out more about Sweet Temptations at:https://sweettemptationsgh.com/https://www.instagram.com/sweettemptationsgh/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100038066423212For 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/

Wes from Boombalatti's joins us again to get us an update on what he is doing this year for his merch lines, we also talk Palm Springs, and Wes tries to justify his love for Sugar Cones.Interested in your thoughts.For more info on Boombalatti's go to:https://boombalattis.com/https://www.facebook.com/boombalattishttps://www.tiktok.com/@boombalattisFor 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 a great chat with Lyndsay Snelgrove of Snelgrove' s Ice Cream. There are some great lessons here on reviving an iconic brand and an interesting story on an historic Ice Cream Cone statueFor more information on Snelgrove's you can go to:https://www.snelgroveicecream.comhttps://www.instagram.com/snelgroveicecreamhttps://www.facebook.com/snelgroveicecreamFor 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 Caitlin Hayes of Clare's Creamery about the delicate balance of running a successful ice cream concept and achieving family harmony.Particularly when you spouse in also in the business. Some great lessons and takeaways here to strive to achieve efficiency at work and peace at home.To find out more about Clare's go to:https://www.clarescreamery.comhttps://www.instagram.com/clarescreameryhttps://www.facebook.com/clarescreameryFor 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/

Aaaaaaand, we're back!After our Pre and Post Conecon break, we are back in action with a great podcast to kick off this season. This episode we speak to Fred Domicone and Julie Yarcony from Jubie's Ice Cream in Fairborn Ohio.Their flavor, Hot Honeycomb was voted Flavor of the Year at the 2025 Conecon in West Palm Beach. We chat about their origin story, flavor formulation and elephants.Foe more information on Jubies, follow these links:https://www.jubiescreamery.com/https://www.instagram.com/jubiescreamery/https://www.facebook.com/jubiescreamery/?ref=aymt_homepage_panelhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jubiescreameryFor 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 run through the entire program of the upcoming Conecon 2025 event schedule. If you are thinking about coming to the show - this ones for you.If you ARE coming to the show - this ones for you.All of the information is at www.conecon.orgFor 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 Jonathan Riggs of Franklin Farms East, a multi generation company dedicated to dairy and mix powders and powdered products.A new exhibitor at Conecon this year, Jonathan explains the benefits and options of using powdered dairy products in your business.Learn more about FFE at the following link:https://www.franklinfarmseast.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 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/