11 episodes
The Business of Artisan Chocolate Konstantin Zsigo
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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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/konstantin-zsigo/support
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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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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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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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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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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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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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