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The only weekly podcast for juice bar professionals, brought to you by Goodnature. Level Up your juice business with out weekly mentorship group at https://www.goodnature.com/juicing-level-up.

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    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Commercial Juicing Essential Equipment and Tools for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 58:26


    Companion article with product links: https://www.goodnature.com/blog/commercial-juicing-essential-equipment-and-toolsDetailed 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.Chapters00:00 Charlie's Injury and Recovery Journey11:44 School of Juice: Upcoming Event Details12:09 Essential Equipment for Juicing Operations31:19 Efficient Cleaning Techniques32:54 Essential Kitchen Tools for Smoothies35:53 Refrigeration Organization for Smoothie Production38:50 Optimizing Freezer and Cooler Use40:23 Temperature Management in Refrigeration41:10 Utilizing Speed Racks for Efficiency44:05 Food Prep Tools for Smoothie Making51:09 Spice and Flavor Enhancement Tools53:17 Sanitation Equipment for Food SafetyCommercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicersJuice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting

    The Effects of Tariffs on a Juice Bar, Spring Seasonal Recipe Ideas, School of Juice Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 35:32


    Join us for School of Juice Live Sessions June 11-12, 2025: https://www.goodnature.com/school-of-juice-liveIn 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 changes.Commercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicersJuice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consultingChapters00:00 Introduction to Episode 6002:59 School of Juice: Upcoming Live Sessions09:05 Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact12:02 Juice Separation: Troubleshooting Common Issues20:13 Spring and Summer Juice Menu Ideas

    Avoiding Juice Bar Pitfalls - Common mistakes when starting a juice bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 31:35


    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

    Mandatory Tips, Nutritional Labels, Bottle Return Programs, Applying Labels, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 50:32


    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

    Shanique The Kreative Vegan - Juicing for health with a Caribbean influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 53:13


    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.

    Katelin Slifer, Founder of Juice Co LG - The benefits of glass bottles, local sourcing, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 49:17


    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 Depature and the Future of the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 33:16


    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

    Profitable Juicing Summer - Watermelon, farmers markets, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 33:33


    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. Contact us at radio@goodnature.com Commercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicers Juice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Hummingbird Juicer Technology - Deep dive with Goodnature CEO Eric Wettlaufer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 63:36


    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. Order the all new Hummingbird cold press juicer: https://www.goodnature.com/juicers/hummingbird --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Chris Goode, Founder of Ruby Jean's Juicery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 61:39


    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. Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genuinejuiceguy/ Follow Ruby Jean's Juicery: https://www.instagram.com/rubyjeansjuicery/ Request a free consultation: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting Commercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicers -- Become part of the #goodnaturefamily at https://www.goodnature.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodnaturePro Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodnaturePro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Essential Juice Bar Equipment - Blenders, fridges, juicers, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 42:06


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Juice Bar Delivery - Using third party apps and services to deliver juice and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 43:13


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Increasing Profit by Controlling Costs - Focus on variable costs for extra profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 31:56


    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. Join our Juicing Level Up weekly mentorship group for more in depth educational content: https://goodnature.com/levelup 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Profitable Catering Orders - Offering catering as a juice bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 33:32


    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 Juice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Level up your juice business with our new weekly mentorship group!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 14:13


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Juice Bar Names and Trademarks - Is it worth it to register a trademark?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 51:12


    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. School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Shop in bulk on the Goodnature Marketplace: https://www.goodnature.com/products/m... 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Fresh vs Raw - The important differences between the two terms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 34:43


    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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Lynsay Connell of Norfolk Juice Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 34:49


    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. 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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    Juice Bar Branding - Secrets to a captivating brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 32:43


    How to build a captivating juice bar brand and why it's the most important thing you can do. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #41: Employee Comps - How much free stuff should we give our staff? How much is too much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 26:34


    Olivia's fired up! She came ready to set things straight about what's expected of employees and at what point they cross the line into taking advantage of the business. 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://goodnature.com. Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodnaturePro Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodnaturePro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #40: Deceptive Raw Labeling - HPP Juice, Almonds, Certified R.A.W.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 36:29


    How companies might be intentionally confusing consumers by using the word "raw" on HPP juice, almonds, and other food and beverage products. 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 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #39: Starting a Juice Bar feat. Cherry Pickin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 46:17


    Cherry Pickin' is the new juice, smoothie, and acai shop in Louisville, KY. Meet the founders and learn about their history and how that's influenced the branding and menu in their hoops focused wellness shop. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/cherrypickingoods/ Request consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/radio/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #38: Food Cost and COGS - How to calculate your costs and why it's important

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 28:14


    Knowing your numbers is super duper important, but many of us don't. In this episode we discuss the importance of knowing your numbers and how food cost and COGS are calculated on a regular basis. For a downloadable food cost calculator spreadsheet, and a detailed step by step guide on calculating your costs in a juice bar, checkout Chef Ari's Juice Bar master class. Use code GNRADIO for $100 off: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses/chef-ari-juice-bar-course/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #37: Slow Times and Low Seasons - How to keep profit rolling in

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 21:31


    Things in the juicing industry are slow right now. Get tips and tricks from the pros on how to stay profitable. Learn about how to lower labor costs, increase ticket size, and more in Episode 37 of Goodnature Radio. Get a free 30 minute consultation with the team: 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #36: Juicer Maintenance - Tips and tricks from the pros

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 36:26


    Maintenance tips and best practices from the pros. How to keep your X-1, X-1 Mini or M-1 functioning like a (literally) well oiled machine. For official maintenance instructions visit the knowledgebase: https://www.goodnature.com/knowledgebase --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #35: Cleanse Season Coming - Are you ready?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 43:25


    Right after new years is one of the busiest times of the year for juice bars that have good juice cleanse promotions. In this episode we discuss how to prepare for the season and ear a ton of juice cleanse customers. Goodnature Radio is celebrating one year of providing you awesome content on how to run a successful juice business! To say thank you, we are giving away a signed copy of Che Ari's "Juicing Companion" book! For a chance to win, be subscribed to our YouTube channel (GoodnaturePro), and comment on this podcast episode on YouTube with one thing you love about the podcast. We will randomly choose a winner and contact them by 10/30/2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #34: Juice Labeling - FDA Requirements, design, sourcing, how much to pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 39:36


    How to properly design a label for cold-pressed juice including FDA requirements, warning labels, nutrition, ingredients and more. Where to source labels for juice bottles, how much to pay, how to apply labels to bottles and make it easy to manage bottle inventory. Truth in labeling - being honest about what's in the juice. School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #33 Audience Questions - Pricing juice for wholesale, turning around declining sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 23:53


    In Episode 33 of Goodnature Radio, we play voice messages from the audience and give our expert advice. Voicemails include questions regarding how to handle declining sales and turn things around, and how to sell wholesale to local businesses. Goodnature Radio the weekly Friday podcast where the juicing industry comes to get help with starting and growing a juice business. School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #32: Setting Par Levels in a Juice Bar - How to set inventory levels and production schedule.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 37:31


    Not knowing the right amount of juice to make or produce to order can be a huge source of anxiety for a juice business owner. In this episode we break down how to set inventory par levels and schedule production based on par levels. -- School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio 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://goodnature.com. Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodnaturePro Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodnaturePro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #31: Fall Seasonality in Your Juice Bar - Creative Recipes and Promotions to Stay Busy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 33:31


    As we transition to Autumn, there are some creative ways you can make sure you juice bar stays busy as the weather cools down and consumers get ready for the holidays. School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radioJoin 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #30: Organic Certification - Pros, cons, and how to become USDA certified organic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 45:45


    Many juice bars know the importance of serving organic products. Is it worth it to go through the trouble of being USDA certified organic? Learn all about the pros and cons of organic, as well as the process of getting certified. School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course:https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Request consulting or leave us a message:https://goodnature.com/radio 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #29: Juice Bar Customer Service and Handling Complaints, Online and In Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 46:02


    Hospitality philosophy, customer service, training staff, and how to manage customer complaints both in person and online. Please consider supporting Choice Health Bar's GoFundMe campaign, since their juice bar was completely destroyed in the Lahaina fires along with many of their staff member's homes: https://gofund.me/6878778c School of Juice - Use coupon code GNRADIO for $100 off any course: https://learn.goodnature.com/courses Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #28: Extending Shelf Life of Cold Pressed Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 85:48


    In this episode of Goodnature Radio the team takes an extremely deep dive into the world of juice preservation. We discuss every possible way to extend the shelf life of juice. Equipment, processing methods, preservatives, everything! Shop in bulk on the Goodnature Marketplace: https://goodnature.com/products/marketplace Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #27: Sourcing produce and working with distributors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 36:42


    In Episode 27 of Goodnature radio we dive into how to source fresh produce and work with distributors, how to use order guides and par levels, negotiating with distributors, and more. Use coupon code "GNRADIO" for $100 off Chef Ari's new Juice Bar Master Class! https://learn.goodnature.com/courses/chef-ari-juice-bar-course/ Shop in bulk on the Goodnature Marketplace: https://goodnature.com/products/marketplace Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #26: Juice Marketing Tips and Defining Core Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 33:18


    Industry experts offering their insights into the do's and don't of juice of marketing a juice business. If you would like to send us a voicemail for us to respond to and play on the air head over to Goodnature.com/radio, or send us a question by email radio@goodnature.com. Request consulting or leave us a message:https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #25 Audience Questions - Juicing herbs, juicing watermelon, using beverage dispensers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 20:16


    This week we play voicemails from our audience and answer their juicing questions. This podcast is brought to you by Goodnature, the world leader in cold pressed juice machines and juice bar consulting, founded by my father in 1976 in Buffalo, NY. If you would like to send us a voicemail for us to respond to and play on the air head over to Goodnature.com/radio, or send us a question by email radio@goodnature.com. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #24 Juice vs Smoothies - How to respond to customer objections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 29:12


    Juice bar customers often object to juice because they say it lack fiber, is too high in sugar, wasteful, or other reasons. Learn more about the differences between juice and smoothies and how to respond to those objections. More about the cold press process: https://www.goodnature.com/difference If you would like to send us a comment or question by leaving us a voice message to play on the air head over to Goodnature.com/radio. That's also where you can request a free consultation with our juicing experts, and download valuable resources. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #23: How Much to Charge for Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 37:03


    In this episode of Goodnature Radio, the team discusses how to figure out how much to actually charge for a bottle of juice, smoothie, or other item in your juice business. We go over basics such as how to calculate food cost, how to set price targets, and more. https://goodnature.com/radio for free resources and to leave us a message. #juicebar #juicebusiness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #22: Sea moss benefits and profitability, juice discoloration, press overflow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 55:46


    In episode 22 we discuss how juice bars are driving profitability with sea moss gel, how to deal with juice becoming discolored, pushing profitable products, and more. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #21: JuiceCon dates, the truth about spirulina, bottling smoothies, using fresh herbs in juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 62:59


    In Episode 21 we have a full agenda of updates and juice bar topics. Charlie has been doing spirulina research and has learned a lot about how it's grown and harvested. We have narrowed down the venue and dates for the next JuiceCon. Ari gives advice on how to incorporate using fresh herbs in raw juice. We discuss selling to restaurants and hotels, and much more! Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #20 - Expo West recap and new trends in health food, how high to fill juice bottles, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 50:36


    Ari answers the popular question - Should I be filling my juice bottles all the way to the top or leaving an air gap? Charlie gives his recap on his trip last week to expo west including new trends in the health food industry, and which trends seems to be fading away. We take an audience question regarding selling 3rd party non-juice items in your juice bar. Charlie gives an update on the Goodnature Marketplace. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #19 - Olivia closes down a store, what to expect from the Goodnature Marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 60:44


    In Episode 19 of Goodnature Radio, Olivia tells us about the recent news of Southern Pressed Juicery closing their Charlotte location, why they did it, and how to think about these types of decisions. We also take questions from our listeners and talk a little bit about what customers the Goodnature Marketplace will serve and what types of products will be available. We also talk about how to think about copacking or HPP and what types of businesses might consider it. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #18: Laying out a new juice bar and equipment, juice pulp ideas, serving coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 53:50


    What's up my juice loverrrrrs, in Episode 18 we go pretty deep into how to properly layout a juice bar and what to think about when purchasing equipment. We take a voicemail about how to utilize juice pulp and discuss different creative juice pulp ideas. We also touch on gluten free donuts and whether or not to serve coffee. Juice pulp dog treats: https://www.goodnature.com/recipes/juice-pulp-vegan-dog-treats Vegan basil pesto recipe: https://www.goodnature.com/recipes/vegan-basil-pesto-nut-milk-pulp-recipe Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #17 - HACCP rules and how to interpret them, the importance of a good brand, new event coming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 61:54


    In Episode 17 of Goodnature radio, the team takes some questions from our audience on HACCP and discusses the details of how to understand the rules regarding transporting and bottling. Olivia announces her new Goodnature event she's planning for this spring. The Goodnature brothers discuss the new Goodnature mission statement and why it's important to have a good brand. We also talk about a general decline in juice sales since the pandemic and how to handle it. If you would like to send us a comment or question by leaving us a voice message to play on the air head over to Goodnature.com/radio. That's also where you can request a free consultation with our juicing experts, and download valuable resources. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #16: How to sell more juice cleanses, using a shared juicing space, Goodnature's new website

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 57:34


    In Episode 16 we welcome Caroline Watson with Lotus Bowls and Juicery to the podcast to tell her story of how she grew from a farmers market into running a successful brick and mortar juice bar. She recently improved her marketing and was able to from from selling almost no juice cleanses packages to over 250 during a single holiday promotion. Temperature sensor stickers discussed in the show: https://www.mcmaster.com/temperature-indicating-stickers/ If you would like to send us a comment or question by leaving us a voice message to play on the air head over to Goodnature.com/radio. That's also where you can request a free consultation with our juicing experts, and download valuable resources. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #15 - Big beverage lobbying shenanigans, starting to franchise, shipping juice, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 66:59


    In the first episode of 2023, we discuss the shady ways big beverage influences the government, how to go from juice bar to franchise, shipping juice, and more. If you would like to send us a comment or question by leaving us a voice message to play on the air head over to Goodnature.com/radio. That's also where you can request a free consultation with our juicing experts, and download valuable resources. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #14 - What to do during slow times in your juice bar, ingredients that change taste over time, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 73:07


    In Episode 14 of Goodnature radio, we discuss how a having a strong brand can help guide decisions such as whether or not to serve meat and sandwiches in a juice bar. Also how to interview people for a job, using ingredients that change over time, doing local marketing during slow times in your business, and more. We will be off next week for Christmas. Happy holidays! Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #13 - Plant based milk options, promoting juice cleanses, CBD in juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 62:18


    In Episode 13 Chef Ari gives his overview on how to make the various types of plant based milks including almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, tiger nut milk, pumpkin seed milk, and more. We take audience questions about promoting juice cleanses, building a website, and adding CBD to juice. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #12 - Planning and executing a made-to-order cold pressed juice program

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 66:48


    In Episode 12 of Goodnature Radio the team answers a Facebook question about executing a made-to-order juice menu with a real juice press, whether or not to form a separate business for a 2nd location, calculating nutrients for menu items in a food service business, and more. Please don't forget to like and subscribe! Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #11: Looming lettuce shortage, customer service complaints, rosemary extract, pro tips.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 69:26


    In Episode 11 of Goodnature radio, the team discusses how to turn a customer complaint into a happy customer, dealing with produce shortages and costs increase to prepare for seasonal changes, a new lettuce shortage warning, using natural preservatives, and introducing a new segment we are calling Pro Tips. GNR will be off next week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

    #10 - Juice Served Here is back! Again… Plus customer education in our juice bars

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 41:38


    In Episode 10 we review the announcement of the relaunch of Juice Served Here (for real this time), talk about the history of the company, and discuss their new business model. We take a question from our audience about what happened to the JMA, and how we can educate our customers better. Request consulting or leave us a message: https://goodnature.com/radio Join in on the discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnature-radio/message

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