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The only podcast for juice bar professionals, brought to you by Goodnature.

  1. Oct 23

    Opening a Juice Bar in a Small Town: Toni McCarvel of Wild Honey

    Toni McCarvel, founder of Wild Honey in Richland Center, Wisconsin, shares how she built a juice bar, cafe and bakery from scratch in a small town. On this episode of Goodnature Radio, Charlie and Chef Ari Sexner catch up with Toni on site, just weeks after Wild Honey's grand opening.Toni came from a nursing background and grew up on a farm in North Dakota. She walks us through the whole journey of working with the Goodnature consulting team. We cover branding first and letting the brand guide the menu, with honeybees, jewel tones and gold throughout. From there, the conversation moves to developing and simplifying the menu with Ari, adding a coffee program, and baking bread and bagels in house. Toni also explains her screen-printed juice bottles and the story behind the Wild Honey Colada. We also get into a question many new juice bar owners ask: should you stay plant-based or add meat? Toni shares how she balanced her values with what her community wanted, working with local farms and keeping it simple. She also explains how customers are already growing from sweeter juices toward greener ones.If you are planning a juice bar outside a big city, or wondering how a turnkey consulting package comes together from brand to opening day, this one is for you. Huge thanks to Toni for taking time out of a busy day to join us. Chapters 0:00 Live from Wild Honey 1:16 Meet Toni McCarvel 4:52 Life in Richland Center, Wisconsin 8:02 Working with Goodnature consulting 11:11 Building the Wild Honey brand 15:53 Developing the menu with Ari 18:14 Adding a coffee program 20:39 Sandwiches, bakery and juice bottles 26:25 The smoothie program 29:24 The famous lemon ricotta pancakes 31:57 Plant-based menu vs adding meat 35:14 Growing with your customers

  2. Sep 23

    Scaling Wholesale & Events with Katelin and Chris - Plus the JuiceCon Experience

    Katelin Slifer and Chris Goode share real-world operational insights on scaling cold-press operations, expanding wholesale, and preparing for JuiceCon.Come to JuiceCon! https://goodnature.com/juiceconRunning a juice business can feel like working on an isolated island. Charlie and Ari sit down with two long-time operators: Katelin Slifer, founder of Juice Co LG in Los Gatos, California, and Chris Goode, founder of Ruby Jean's Juicery in Kansas City, Missouri.Katelin details the logistics of high-volume corporate catering, like pressing thousands of bottles for major tech events, and how she is expanding production into an additional facility across the street. Chris breaks down Ruby Jean's transition from storefront retail to wholesale distribution across more than 165 Whole Foods locations, the cash flow realities of retail versus wholesale, and outreach work done through the Ruby Jean's Foundation using the Hummingbird cold-press juicer.The group also previews what operators can expect at JuiceCon in Austin, Texas, including speaker presentations, audience panel discussions, local juice crawls, and the annual green juice recipe competition.Chapters0:00 Branding and Large Corporate Catering Events4:53 Welcome to Goodnature Radio8:21 Expanding Production and Catering at Juice Co LG10:08 Scaling Wholesale Distribution with Ruby Jean's13:22 Ruby Jean's Foundation and Community Outreach16:14 The JuiceCon Community and Past Events25:26 Sponsors and Creative Products at JuiceCon27:11 Event Schedule, Green Juice Competition, and Austin31:13 Advice for Juice Business Operators

  3. Jul 21

    JuiceCon 2026 - What to expect at the juicing event of the year!

    Join Goodnature and 200 juicing professionals in Austin, TX, November 5-6th, 2026. JuiceCon is the industry conference where like-minded people come together to share valuable knowledge about operating a successful juice bar or other cold-pressed juice business. Tickets are on sale now, prices go up August 1st, 2026. Get tickets at https://goodnature.com/juicecon.

    JuiceCon 2026 - What to expect at the juicing event of the year!

  4. Apr 28

    Mastering Juice Bar Inventory, Plus JuiceCon and School of Juice Updates

    This episode of Goodnature Radio covers effective inventory management for juice bar owners, focusing on using physical order guides to track stock levels, set par values, and streamline ordering processes. Learn practical tips to avoid over or under-ordering and build strong relationships with vendors. Resources Good Nature - https://goodnature.comSchool of Juice - https://goodnature.com/school-of-juiceJuice Con - https://goodnature.com/juiceconAri's Consulting Services - https://goodnature.com/consultingRecipe Calculator Spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X9nCpnToAFZcZ5GdJf793vtqZKM2_TxgoaZyldHj178/edit?usp=sharing Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview02:45 Upcoming events: School of Juice and Juice Con11:00 Main topic: Managing inventory with physical order guides19:26 Choosing and working with produce and equipment vendors21:57 Negotiating with vendors and establishing payment terms25:11 Value-added products and special produce considerations

  5. Feb 13

    Opening a Juice Bar - Staff Training, Soft Open, Grand Opening

    In this episode of Goodnature Radio, Charlie Wettlaufer and Chef Ari Sexner discuss the essential steps for opening a juice bar or similar retail location. They cover the importance of staff training, the differences between soft openings and grand openings, and provide a detailed schedule for pre-opening activities. The conversation emphasizes hands-on training, customer service techniques, and marketing strategies to ensure a successful launch.Download the document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10-33UF8QGoSN6RQl768E96lwK0aIrJmeNoVmocQta4Q/edit?usp=sharingChapters00:00 Introduction to Juice Business Planning02:54 Understanding Soft Openings05:39 Training Staff for Success08:20 Hands-On Training Techniques10:58 Juicing and Smoothie Preparation14:04 Customer Service Training16:47 Pre-Opening Strategies19:37 Executing the Soft Opening22:15 Marketing and Promotions for Grand Opening24:53 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

  6. 11/14/2025

    Fancy Smoothie Demo, JuiceCon Announcement, Menu Design

    In Episode 63 of Goodnature Radio, we go over effective menu design, Chef Ari demonstrates how to make an "upper echelon" $20 smoothie, and we spill the beans on the next JuiceCon, schedule for November 5th-6th 2026. Join the JuiceCon update list at https://www.goodnature.com/juicecon. Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Recipe Blueberry, Frozen 8 oz Banana, Frozen 4 oz Milk, Coconut 8 oz Sea moss gel 1 TBL ( Skin, body composed of 102 minerals and nutrients, sea moss contains 92 of these 102) Collagen, Unflavored 1 TBL (skin, joint) Honey, Manuka 1-2 tsp (Antibacterial, Immune system) Bee Pollen, 1 pinch for garnish (Antibacterial, Immune system) Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:47 JuiceCon 2026 Announcement 00:09:31 Enhancing Customer Experience with Effective Menu Layout 00:25:29 Creating Upscale Smoothies: A Live Demo

  7. 08/15/2025

    Just do it! Dirt Juicery Founders Kendra and Missy on starting and growing a juice bar

    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 Commercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicers Juice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting Commercial Juicing Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407299067217191 Goodnature Hummingbird: https://www.goodnature.com/juicers/hummingbird -- Become part of the #goodnaturefamily at https://www.goodnature.com. Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodnaturePro Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodnaturePro

  8. 05/15/2025

    Commercial Juicing Essential Equipment and Tools for Success

    Companion article with product links: https://www.goodnature.com/blog/commercial-juicing-essential-equipment-and-tools 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 Commercial cold press juicers: https://www.goodnature.com/juicersJuice business consulting: https://www.goodnature.com/consulting

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The only podcast for juice bar professionals, brought to you by Goodnature.

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  • Creator
    Goodnature
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
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    © Goodnature
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