Goodnature Radio Episode 62 - Kendra and Missy discuss the journey of starting and running Dirt Juicery, a family-owned juice bar. They share personal milestones, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of community engagement. The discussion covers menu innovations, production strategies, and the significance of having a dedicated team. The guests emphasize the value of learning and adapting in the business world, encouraging aspiring juice bar owners to take the leap and pursue their dreams. Just do it!
Chapters
00:00 Celebrating Family Milestones
02:22 Introduction to Dirt Juicery
04:58 The Journey to Juicing
07:43 Building a Family Business
10:29 Menu Innovations and Seasonal Offerings
13:07 Juicing Operations and Production Strategies
15:57 Community Engagement and Juice Cleanses
18:59 Staffing and Team Dynamics
21:48 Challenges of Expansion
24:23 Advice for Aspiring Juice Bar Owners
27:10 Future Plans for Dirt Juicery
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Detailed breakdown of essential equipment for juicing, highlighting the importance of efficiency and innovation in the kitchen. In this conversation, Charlie Wettlaufer and Ari Sexner discuss essential kitchen tools and equipment for smoothie production, focusing on efficient cleaning techniques, organization, and food safety. They explore various tools such as blenders, spatulas, refrigeration units, and sanitation equipment, emphasizing the importance of efficiency and functionality in a commercial kitchen setting. The discussion also highlights the significance of proper temperature management and the use of high-quality food prep tools to enhance the overall smoothie-making process.
Chapters
00:00 Charlie’s Injury and Recovery Journey
11:44 School of Juice: Upcoming Event Details
12:09 Essential Equipment for Juicing Operations
31:19 Efficient Cleaning Techniques
32:54 Essential Kitchen Tools for Smoothies
35:53 Refrigeration Organization for Smoothie Production
38:50 Optimizing Freezer and Cooler Use
40:23 Temperature Management in Refrigeration
41:10 Utilizing Speed Racks for Efficiency
44:05 Food Prep Tools for Smoothie Making
51:09 Spice and Flavor Enhancement Tools
53:17 Sanitation Equipment for Food Safety
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In this episode, Charlie Wettlaufer and Ari Sexner discuss various topics related to the juice industry, including the upcoming School of Juice live sessions, the impact of tariffs on juice businesses, troubleshooting juice separation issues, and ideas for seasonal juice menus as spring and summer approach. They emphasize the importance of networking, hands-on training, and adapting to market
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Episode 60
02:59 School of Juice: Upcoming Live Sessions
09:05 Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact
12:02 Juice Separation: Troubleshooting Common Issues
20:13 Spring and Summer Juice Menu Ideas
In this episode, Charlie Wettlaufer and Ari Sexner discuss the common mistakes people make when starting a juice bar and how to avoid them. They cover essential topics such as finding the right location, creating a unique concept, understanding costs, hiring the right people, and the importance of soft openings. The conversation emphasizes the need for thorough preparation and understanding of the juice bar business to ensure success.Chapters00:00 Common Mistakes in Starting a Juice Bar08:02 Finding the Right Location and Lease13:15 Creating a Unique Concept and Brand21:05 Understanding Costs and Pricing23:22 Hiring the Right People26:45 The Importance of Soft OpeningsCommercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicersJuice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting
In Episode 58 we round up popular Facebook Group topics and give our opinions on various commercial juicing topics. Join the next free Juicing Level Up session: https://goodnature.com/levelup Join the private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191
Summary
In this conversation, Charlie and Air discuss various topics related to the juice business, including community engagement through Facebook groups, the importance of costing and recipe management tools, the implications of mandatory tipping practices, the nuances of nutrition labeling for juices, and best practices for reusing glass bottles with customer incentives. The discussion emphasizes the need for transparency in pricing and the value of community support in the juice industry. They also discuss various strategies for juice bar owners, including innovative collaborations with local gyms to boost referrals, the importance of labeling and expiration dates for juices, and the pros and cons of freezing juices. He also shares creative ideas for salads and dressings, as well as tips for maximizing seasonal promotions, particularly with oranges during the Christmas season.
Chapters
00:00 Juicing and Community Engagement 05:02 Costing and Recipe Management Tools 09:49 Tipping Practices in Juice Bars 13:14 Nutrition Labeling for Juices 18:56 Reusing Glass Bottles and Customer Incentives 25:56 Innovative Collaborations with Local Gyms 29:00 Juice Expiration and Production Dates 32:54 The Pros and Cons of Freezing Juices 36:42 Labeling and Filling Efficiency in Juice Production 42:52 Creative Salad and Dressing Ideas for Juice Bars 48:27 Maximizing Seasonal Promotions with Oranges
In this engaging conversation, Shanique Simpson, a prominent juicing influencer and registered nurse, shares her journey from growing up in Jamaica surrounded by nature and fruit trees to becoming a successful content creator in the vegan and juicing community. She discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her health and her transition to juicing as a means to enhance her diet. Shanique emphasizes the importance of nutrition, the challenges of hospital food, and the need for better patient education regarding dietary changes. She also highlights the benefits of sea moss and encourages others to overcome their fears of sharing their stories online. Throughout the conversation, her passion for health and wellness shines through, inspiring listeners to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Request consulting at https://www.goodnature.com/consulting Katelin Slifer started Juice Co LG almost 10 years ago in Los Gatos, CA when she was struggling to find high quality juice in her area. Juice Co LG has been committed to locally sourced ingredients, and raw glass-bottled juice since the beginning. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Updates on the Hummingbird Juicer 05:13 Caitlin Slifer's Background and Juice Co. LG 08:15 The Juice Industry: Trends and Challenges 17:23 Sourcing Bottles and Labels for Juice Products 19:35 The Benefits of Using Glass Bottles 25:23 Implementing a Bottle Return Program for Customer Loyalty 27:08 Seasonal Offerings and Planning 36:36 Trends in the Juice Bar Industry 43:45 Educating Consumers about Cold Press 48:36 Partnerships and Educational Juicing Events
Olivia is no longer part of the dream team. Charlie gives his opinion on what happened, and talks about the future of the podcast and front of house consulting services for Goodnature. -- Become part of the #goodnaturefamily at https://www.goodnature.com. Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodnaturePro Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodnaturePro
Olivia joins us from Spain, and we chat about how to make sure summer is a profitable time for your juice bar. We also go into how to actually be able to step away from your business for periods of time without worrying about it's survival while you're away.
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00:00 Introduction and Stepping Away from Your Juice Bar
03:51 Delegation and Empowering Employees
20:13 The Value of Small Group Events and Hands-On Training
20:59 Navigating Restaurants and Dietary Preferences While Traveling
22:56 The Versatility of Watermelon in Juices and Smoothies
24:36 Tips for Finding a Good Watermelon
26:54 Variations in Regulations and Requirements at Farmers Markets
In Episode 52 we invite Eric Wettlaufer on to talk about features and innovations of Goodnature Hummingbird including the grinder, intelligent pressing system, and more.
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Chris Goode founded Ruby Jean's Juicery in 2015, and since then has grown it into multiple locations, launched a wholesale juice line in Whole Foods, and worked with local schools and the community on improving the diets of children in and around Kansas City.
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In Episode 50, Ari and Olivia give their list of essential equipment that every juice bar needs. We cover the best blenders, the best fridges, essential small wares, merchandising displays, the best commercial juicers, and more. Join our weekly mentorship group at https://www.goodnature.com/juicing-level-up School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 Commercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicers Juice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting
Episode 49 covers the challenges and considerations of using third-party delivery apps, including liability concerns and high costs. Quality issues with delivery and unauthorized use of menus by delivery apps are also discussed. Alternative apps for surplus products are a potential solution. Join us at the first ever School of Juice LIVE in Greenville, SC: https://www.goodnature.com/school-of-juice-live Interested in learning about our complete turn key packages for starting a juice business? Schedule a free 30 minute call with the dream team. https://goodnature.com/radio Join Juicing Level Up for weekly mentorship calls and exclusive resources. https://goodnature.com/levelup School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 Commercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicers Juice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting -- Become part of the #goodnaturefamily at https://www.goodnature.com. Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodnaturePro Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodnaturePro
The two most important costs you can control in your business are food costs and labor costs. If you focus on these cost centers, you can increase profit for your business every day.
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Level Up your juice business with our new weekly mentorship group at https://www.goodnature.com/juicing-level-up In Episode 47 of Goodnature Radio we discuss how to deliver profitable catering orders to local businesses and events, including how to present the catering options, how to price them, and what food cost to target. Interested in learning about our complete turn key packages for starting a juice business? Schedule a free 30 minute call with the dream team. It’s like your own private podcast: https://goodnature.com/radio School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 Shop in bulk on the Goodnature Marketplace: https://goodnature.com/products/marketplace Commercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicers
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In episode 46, we give an overview of our new Juice Level Up weekly mentorship group. Weekly video conference calls with the world's top juicing experts! Get the details here: https://www.goodnature.com/juicing-level-up We also discuss how to get ready for spring time in your juice bar. Interested in learning about our complete turn key packages for starting a juice business? Schedule a free 30 minute call with the dream team. It’s like your own private podcast: https://goodnature.com/radio School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 Shop in bulk on the Goodnature Marketplace: https://goodnature.com/products/marketplace -- Become part of the #goodnaturefamily at https://www.goodnature.com. Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodnaturePro Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodnaturePro
In this latest episode we do a dive deep into juice bar names and whether or not its worth registering a trademark. We also touch on Valentine's Day specials and ideas.
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In Episode 44 we discuss why juice bars should be labeling their juice "fresh and raw". Also, we touch on using a food processor with a Goodnature juicer and whether or not that speeds up the process. Commercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicers Juice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting
Norfolk Juice Co was launched during the pandemic and has quickly grown to be a successful, profitable small juice business in Ontario, Canada a short way from the border.
Lynsay Connell tells her story and gives advice on starting a juice bar, and what it's like running a juice bar in Canada vs the US.
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How to build a captivating juice bar brand and why it's the most important thing you can do.
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