In this episode, the tables are turned and Association President Kelly Larson asks our Executive Director Steve Christensen about his background, experience in ice cream, and other hard-hitting questions.

For more information you can go to:
www.scoopschool.com
www.ieccream.video

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, Greg Pryal of Taylor Company talks about all things soft serve with the pros and cons of pump, gravity, and modified pumps. It's a lot more entertaining and informative than it sounds.

You can find out more information about Taylor at https://www.taylor-company.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 Dan Vishny of Red Ape Cinnamon about how we get one of our most beloved spices and the origin of the Red Ape name. Also, the great work that is happening with orangutan preservation in the process.

Find out more about Red Ape Cinnamon at https://redapecinnamon.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 discuss the ice cream competitions for the Association. It is a recording of the recent live stream we did on the Association's Facebook page. The audio-only version is easy to follow along as well.

This info goes over the types of competitions, how to enter and some frequently asked questions. REMEMBER - Cut-off for registrations will be on Nov 22, 2024.

All of the information on the competitions can be found at:
CLINIC - https://icecreamassociation.org/page/icecreamclinic_
FOTY - https://icecreamassociation.org/page/flavoroftheyear
FOTY- Non Dairy - https://icecreamassociation.org/page/flavoroftheyearnondairy

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 delve into the world of ice cream equipment with Steve Thompson and Christi Brown of Emery Thompson. Lots of lessons here about HR, customer service, and generation businesses.

You can find out more about Emery Thompson at https://www.emerythompson.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 Kyle Cameron of Joy Cone who informs us of the state of the cone industry, new trends, and some interesting tidbits of how the cone industry has grown in the US

To find out more about Joy go to:
https://joycone.com/fs_products/

Kyles Cone video can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-CW3aeW-g8&t=20s

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 Roger Trahin of Trahin Miller Insurance.

Roger has been in the insurance game and a member of the association for a long time, and has incredibly invaluable advice on insurance and coverage. The biggest issue for ice cream owners is spoilage, and many do not have the right coverage.

You can find out more information about Roger and his company at https://trahinmiller.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 Tara Berg of Tara Berg Designs. Tara has a great eye for branding and design as seen in our recent "Ice Cream for Breakfast" and "National Ice Cream Month" branding.

There is some sage advice here on how to strengthen your brand image and when or if you should consider a brand refresh.

For more info on Tara's company, you can go to https://www.tarabergdesign.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/