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The Business of Artisan Chocolate
Konstantin Zsigo
11 episodes
1 week ago
So you're an artisan chocolatier...the ultimate dream job. You hand-craft amazing, colorful, spectacular truffles, bon bons & confections with organic, fair-trade chocolate and the highest quality ingredients. But can you actually make any money doing it? This podcast, by chocolatier Konstantin J. Zsigo, explores the complexities and realities of succeeding in the gourmet chocolate industry, exploring business models, supply costs & sourcing, pricing, employees, shop ownership, online sales, and everything in between. For newbies & veterans alike.
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So you're an artisan chocolatier...the ultimate dream job. You hand-craft amazing, colorful, spectacular truffles, bon bons & confections with organic, fair-trade chocolate and the highest quality ingredients. But can you actually make any money doing it? This podcast, by chocolatier Konstantin J. Zsigo, explores the complexities and realities of succeeding in the gourmet chocolate industry, exploring business models, supply costs & sourcing, pricing, employees, shop ownership, online sales, and everything in between. For newbies & veterans alike.
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Episodes (11/11)
The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S2 Ep2 The Big Freeze

In this episode I'll talk you though freezing chocolates and purchasing a large walk-in freezer unit.  This includes the economics, the sizing and some of the ways that it will impact your production.

To donate a few dollars to the podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo or use PayPal to Konny@Zsigo.net

Questions & Comments:  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com


Theme Music by Phil Denny: https://PhilDenny.com


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2 years ago
1 hour 2 minutes 26 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S2 Ep1 Did you make $100,000 last year?

In this episode we look at my formula for earning $100,000 in net take-home pay.  I'll show you how I did it in 2021, how I adjusted my strategy from previous years, and exactly how it impacted the bottom line.  I will also line out the various business stages that most typical chocolatiers work through over a multi-year time horizon and what's happening financially at each stage.

To donate a few dollars to the podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo

Questions & Comments:  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com


Theme Music by Phil Denny: https://PhilDenny.com

Production by Chris Sweeley: https://Chris-Sweeley.squarespace.com

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2 years ago
1 hour 8 minutes 54 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S1 Ep7 The Road to 500,000 Truffles - The Chocolate Lab

This episode is a phone conversation between myself and Dallas Southcott, the owner & chocolatier of the The Chocolate Lab in Calgary, Canada.  We talk about the rapid growth of The Chocolate Lab to a production volume of over 500,000 truffles annually.  We'll also go through their strategic pivot during COVID and how their investments are paying off for them.

So pull up a chair and listen in! Feel free to reach out to Dallas or myself with questions or comments.

The Chocolate Lab

  • https://www.chocolatelab.ca/
  • @the_chocolatelab
  • @DallyWonka

Podcast Mentions

  • Clay Gordon:  https://thechocolatelife.com/
  • Kriss Harvey:  @KrissHARV3Y
  • Christopher Elbow: https://www.elbowchocolates.com/


To donate a few dollars to the podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo

Questions & Comments:  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com  @KonstantinZsigo


Theme Music by Phil Denny: https://PhilDenny.com

Production by Chris Sweeley: https://Chris-Sweeley.squarespace.com

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3 years ago
1 hour 20 minutes 30 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S1 Ep6 All about Packaging

In this episode we'll do deep dive into the intricacies of product packaging -- not only the types of packaging but also the trade-offs and financial ramifications of competing packaging tactics.  We'll talk through just-in-time packaging vs retail packaging, packaging for shipping, packaging for pop-ups and the nuances of each along the challenges you'll eventually face.  I'll also try to give you some practical advice.

As ever, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram or Email if you want to expand on the conversation. I'm here for you.


Questions & comments:  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com

Show site at:  https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo

Theme Music by Phil Denny: https://PhilDenny.com

Production by Chris Sweeley: https://Chris-Sweeley.squarespace.com

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3 years ago
1 hour 40 minutes 9 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S1 Ep5 Should I buy an enrober or throw mine out the window?

In this episode I'll walk you through the pros & cons of owning an enrober, the economics of enrobing vs shelling, and give you some of the real world issues that you might face drawing upon my own personal experience.

This is a special episode because it contains a companion YouTube video where I show you my enrober in great detail.

https://youtu.be/T6B7VY8-_Vo

or search Konstantin Zsigo on YouTube


Special thanks to Brian Donaghy of Tomric Systems, tomric.com - for showing me the Selmi enrober via Zoom.


Questions & comments:  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com

Show site at:  https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo

Theme Music by Phil Denny: https://PhilDenny.com

Production by Chris Sweeley: https://Chris-Sweeley.squarespace.com

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3 years ago
45 minutes 58 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S1 Ep4 Bonus Material - Online Storefront Economics

This is the bonus material for Episode 4, How to sell chocolates online.  In this short section I walk through two different orders to illustrate the profitability of an online order.  I also consider a "free shipping" policy, if you're interested in offering that to customers.

Questions & comments:  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com

Show site at:  https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo

Show production: Chris Sweeley at https://Chris-Sweeley.squarespace.com

Theme Music: Phil Denny at https://PhilDenny.com

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3 years ago
14 minutes

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S1 Ep4 How to sell chocolates online

In this episode I consider the various options for selling chocolates online.  I'll explain what resources you need to dedicate to a digital storefront and what steps are involved in processing an online order.

Questions & comments:  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com

Show site at:  https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo

Theme Music by Phil Denny: https://PhilDenny.com

Production by Chris Sweeley: https://Chris-Sweeley.squarespace.com

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3 years ago
59 minutes 8 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S1 Ep3 How much money can you earn as an artisan chocolatier?

In this episode I address the burning question, and the elephant in the room...Can you make ANY money doing this?  And if so, how hard do you need to work for it?  I'll take you through 2 examples with numbers and analysis so you understand the framework and apply it to your own business.

Email me to get a copy of the spreadsheet I used to make this analysis, but please don't share it on the Internet.

Questions & comments:  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com

Show site at:  https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo

Theme Music: https://PhilDenny.com

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4 years ago
50 minutes 11 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S1 Ep2 How to make more of your time

In this episode we discuss time, your most precious asset -- how you spend it, how to make more / buy more / get more efficient in production, etc.

Questions & comments:  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com

Show site at:  https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo

Theme Music: https://PhilDenny.com

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4 years ago
1 hour 2 minutes 33 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
S1 Ep1 Welcome and Introduction

In this first episode, Konstantin outlines some of the challenges of owning an artisan chocolate business and the various topics that will be addressed in the podcast. He also gives his background and story and invites you reach out and make contact.

Konstantin has been a chocolatier for over 10 years and owns a retail shop in Bath, Michigan, USA.  See it at ParkLakeCreamery.com 

To contact Konstantin J. Zsigo, Chocolatier,  Konny@MastersOfConfection.com

To directly support the podcast, visit https://anchor.fm/konstantin-zsigo

Theme Music, Brio Bounce by https://PhilDenny.com


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4 years ago
59 minutes 46 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
Trailer

A brief description of The Business of Artisan Chocolate podcast.

Questions & Comments:   Konny@MastersOfConfection.com


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4 years ago
1 minute 24 seconds

The Business of Artisan Chocolate
So you're an artisan chocolatier...the ultimate dream job. You hand-craft amazing, colorful, spectacular truffles, bon bons & confections with organic, fair-trade chocolate and the highest quality ingredients. But can you actually make any money doing it? This podcast, by chocolatier Konstantin J. Zsigo, explores the complexities and realities of succeeding in the gourmet chocolate industry, exploring business models, supply costs & sourcing, pricing, employees, shop ownership, online sales, and everything in between. For newbies & veterans alike.