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The Freeze Dried Business
United States
Приєднався 19 лип 2022
My mission is to connect the freeze-dried business community with the resources and tools to grow a sustainable business.
Like many people during the 2020 pandemic, there was a lot of uncertainty and job security was in doubt. I bought a freeze-dryer and sold products as a side hustle to help sustain the needs of my growing family. From a small cottage food operator out of my garage to renting a commercial kitchen, I've grown my freeze-dried business to a healthy and sustainable level for our lifestyle.
Tackling the food industry was quite complicated, especially for freeze-dried foods as most local health districts are not familiar enough with the process and can therefore implement restrictive guidelines and limit the products you can sell to the public. The freeze-dried industry has transformed into a rapidly growing community of small businesses and I noticed a lack of video resources available online. So, I started a UA-cam channel and a website to help fill in the gaps.
Like many people during the 2020 pandemic, there was a lot of uncertainty and job security was in doubt. I bought a freeze-dryer and sold products as a side hustle to help sustain the needs of my growing family. From a small cottage food operator out of my garage to renting a commercial kitchen, I've grown my freeze-dried business to a healthy and sustainable level for our lifestyle.
Tackling the food industry was quite complicated, especially for freeze-dried foods as most local health districts are not familiar enough with the process and can therefore implement restrictive guidelines and limit the products you can sell to the public. The freeze-dried industry has transformed into a rapidly growing community of small businesses and I noticed a lack of video resources available online. So, I started a UA-cam channel and a website to help fill in the gaps.
Sweetpotato Awesome Interview Part 2 - Updates from One-Year Ago
I interviewed Josh Kingdon who is the owner of Sweetpotato Awesome almost a year ago and wanted to hear how his freeze-drying business has been going over the past year. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he's developed a unique approach to freeze-drying sweet potatoes from slicing them to getting them all cooked and freeze-dried. He also added on new products and new freeze dryer equipment. I think you'll find this interview very interesting and gives you aspirations for maybe what you can create with your freeze-drying business.
The Frozen Assets Podcast series is all about exploring the world of the freeze-drying industry and hopefully inspiring you to achieve more in your business by looking at current entrepreneurs and companies in this growing industry. Full Playlist of Frozen Assets Podcast: ua-cam.com/play/PL8uz0_2xUyEIGWHjImLMBkll8M0ykaama.html
If you don't have 53 minutes to watch the entire video, here are timestamps to various sections:
0:00 - Introduction to Sweet Potato Awesome & Updates
5:41 - I ask Josh how distributors work to help grow his business.
12:41 - How do you navigate knowing when to go full-throttle in Wholesale
17:18 - New Freeze Dryers and What has been the Impact to his Business
28:16 - Why did he add freeze-dried fruit to his product line-up?
35:10 - Competition in freeze-dried fruit, Josh's thoughts.
44:31 - Is Certified Organic complicated to get into?
48:47 - Setting goals for freeze-drying business
Sweet Potato Awesome - Company Info
Website: sweetpotatoawesome.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @sweetpoawesome
Want to try some 'Awesome'? sweetpotatoawesome.com/
Frozen Assets Podcast (Rate & Review PLEASE!)
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frozen-assets-freeze-drying-for-entrepreneurs/id1722696670
🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2EtZ1eKJjXYCgG7rM9H2oe
Other ways to connect:
🌐 Website: freezedriedbusiness.com
📬 Newsletter: freezedriedbusiness.aweb.page/p/e8e06679-2d61-4f8e-99fd-5aa90078f327
If you'd like to chat further, book a live session with me to discuss your business plans freezedriedbusiness.com/contact/
FREE ROI TEMPLATE + FREE TUTORIAL VIDEO: freezedriedbusiness.com/spreadsheet
Are you starting to look at starting a freeze-dried business? Watch this video for the 10 steps I would take if I were starting a freeze-dried business from scratch: ua-cam.com/video/Shx_WHTVF3g/v-deo.html
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Freeze Drying Supplies
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Start using Freeze Drying Supplies that can help you become more efficient in your business. Click below to access one of the largest varieties in freeze-drying supplies. www.freezedryingsupplies.com/?rfsn=7945463.f583545
- Tray Stackers
- Tray Lids
- Parchment Paper
- Other helpful accessories for freeze-drying
Here are other tools I use for my freeze-dried business:
- Taffy - amzn.to/3XhBwU7
- Cookie/Ice Cream Scoop (1/2 or 1 tablespoon size) - amzn.to/3utyX4H
- 5 Gallon Storage Pails with Gamma Screw Lid - amzn.to/3ICnXdT
- Hefty 2.5 Gallon Jumbo Bags - amzn.to/3GpQ90P
- Cutco Scissors - amzn.to/3vORJ7A
- Knife Sharpener - amzn.to/3Vrttml
- Large cutting board - amzn.to/3GqhIYN
- Food Scale - amzn.to/3FyO9DW
I use Koala AI to help me with ad copy for my email marketing campaigns, blog outlines, research on topics, and much more. If you're interested in using AI or exploring what Koala has to offer, use my affiliate link: koala.sh/?via=david-leaman
DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue making videos. Thank you for the support!
The Frozen Assets Podcast series is all about exploring the world of the freeze-drying industry and hopefully inspiring you to achieve more in your business by looking at current entrepreneurs and companies in this growing industry. Full Playlist of Frozen Assets Podcast: ua-cam.com/play/PL8uz0_2xUyEIGWHjImLMBkll8M0ykaama.html
If you don't have 53 minutes to watch the entire video, here are timestamps to various sections:
0:00 - Introduction to Sweet Potato Awesome & Updates
5:41 - I ask Josh how distributors work to help grow his business.
12:41 - How do you navigate knowing when to go full-throttle in Wholesale
17:18 - New Freeze Dryers and What has been the Impact to his Business
28:16 - Why did he add freeze-dried fruit to his product line-up?
35:10 - Competition in freeze-dried fruit, Josh's thoughts.
44:31 - Is Certified Organic complicated to get into?
48:47 - Setting goals for freeze-drying business
Sweet Potato Awesome - Company Info
Website: sweetpotatoawesome.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @sweetpoawesome
Want to try some 'Awesome'? sweetpotatoawesome.com/
Frozen Assets Podcast (Rate & Review PLEASE!)
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frozen-assets-freeze-drying-for-entrepreneurs/id1722696670
🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2EtZ1eKJjXYCgG7rM9H2oe
Other ways to connect:
🌐 Website: freezedriedbusiness.com
📬 Newsletter: freezedriedbusiness.aweb.page/p/e8e06679-2d61-4f8e-99fd-5aa90078f327
If you'd like to chat further, book a live session with me to discuss your business plans freezedriedbusiness.com/contact/
FREE ROI TEMPLATE + FREE TUTORIAL VIDEO: freezedriedbusiness.com/spreadsheet
Are you starting to look at starting a freeze-dried business? Watch this video for the 10 steps I would take if I were starting a freeze-dried business from scratch: ua-cam.com/video/Shx_WHTVF3g/v-deo.html
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Freeze Drying Supplies
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Start using Freeze Drying Supplies that can help you become more efficient in your business. Click below to access one of the largest varieties in freeze-drying supplies. www.freezedryingsupplies.com/?rfsn=7945463.f583545
- Tray Stackers
- Tray Lids
- Parchment Paper
- Other helpful accessories for freeze-drying
Here are other tools I use for my freeze-dried business:
- Taffy - amzn.to/3XhBwU7
- Cookie/Ice Cream Scoop (1/2 or 1 tablespoon size) - amzn.to/3utyX4H
- 5 Gallon Storage Pails with Gamma Screw Lid - amzn.to/3ICnXdT
- Hefty 2.5 Gallon Jumbo Bags - amzn.to/3GpQ90P
- Cutco Scissors - amzn.to/3vORJ7A
- Knife Sharpener - amzn.to/3Vrttml
- Large cutting board - amzn.to/3GqhIYN
- Food Scale - amzn.to/3FyO9DW
I use Koala AI to help me with ad copy for my email marketing campaigns, blog outlines, research on topics, and much more. If you're interested in using AI or exploring what Koala has to offer, use my affiliate link: koala.sh/?via=david-leaman
DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue making videos. Thank you for the support!
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Hi!! I'm curious if honey can be freeze dried? There's notary good videos on it on UA-cam. Thanks so much!!
❤when r u doing your next live? Thank you 🙏
I want to start freeze drying I live in Florida and I have 58 mango trees they are all different verities Is it to humid here to do it and can you freeze dry mangoes
Thought of POSSIBLY cutting a small piece of Worther’s soft caramel and placing an apple stick on it then freeze/freeze drying it?!?..?
Link for the tray grates doesn’t work. Any suggestions where they could be purchased?
I'm curious what stuff you tried and failed either due to just not working or what did not sell
I have an older style Harvest Right and my factory setting is 120 degrees. My problem is that my ice cream in the middle of the ice cream bars is melting and forms a foamy bubbly consistency. Why is this?
Do you have a video about freeze drying vegetables?like parsley?
Hi can you plz send me the link...the one you have in the video im not able to click on
Can you give us a buying link plz
Im at 2 but would like to make it to 3
Do you absolutely have to cut your jolly ranchers in half is it necessary
No you don’t have to but since they expand quite a bit, cutting them in half allows you to put more in a bag or a container to sell.
I use a 1/2" tree pruner with teeth works great
Have you ever tried using an apple corer before you put it through the potato slicer? That is how I do my apples.
I haven’t in the past but yes that’s a good idea
I'm looking at your website and want to try everything can i recommend more variety packs or a discount if i buy more than a few units?
I offer free shipping for orders over $50. You can also buy small sampler bags of ice cream sandwiches and skittles
@@freezedriedbusiness thanks I purchased some items just now. I guess what I'm asking for is more variety packs like the Halloween that's sold out. I was on the fence about ordering and a variety pack might have made the decision easier, I guess that's irrelevant since I purchased 😁
Yeah I haven’t put together a variety pack outside of the Halloween one but I think that’s a good idea.
@@freezedriedbusiness thank you would also be an easy way to purchase for friends or as gifts :). Looking forward to trying the huckleberry Ice cream especially
Great videos my friend. I am new to freeze drying. I just started this week. I'm currently getting to know the ins and outs and am just making prepping food to add to my stockpile in case of disasters or war. Once I get proficient I am going to start a business. Your videos are invaluable. Thank you so much! I'm sure you remember that magical feeling of eagerness, excitement and wonder when you started your business. Freeze drying is awesome!
Sometimes you leave the initial freeze temp on Off . Why is that ?
Doesn’t need to freeze when doing candy
So you leave off only for candies right? I really appreciate your help
What is the best candy to freeze? Where can I get them for wholesale?
Top 20 Items to Freeze-Dry for Your Freeze Dried Business ua-cam.com/video/neZYov6iQ2M/v-deo.html
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Just missed it😢
More coming
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No chat function...at all
I’ll have it fixed next time
Shake your groove thing.Shake your groove thing baby..😅
How do I go about getting my tax-exempt food card?Do I have to show my L, LC how does it work out and who do I ask to get my card?
You just need a sellers permit from your state
How do I get my taxes exempt card? Who do I ask and what do I need to get one? Do I need to have an LLC?
Can you make the link click able?
Go to the related video link and you can find it in the video description
I can't click on the link can you send me the article please I'd like to print it out
I’m in independence Mo, they do not allow selling online, no Etsy, no Facebook etc I’m so disappointed!
How would they monitor that?
I just joined the live I’m sure I missed a lot, I’m in the planning stage of freeze drying! Excited to start, I’m driving so I’m listening! I’ve watched a lot of your videos, learning alot and thank you for helping me to get started!
Thanks! I plan to do another next week, it was fun!
Just like the others. Left ear
I love inside jokes, please tell.
LEFT EARRRR
I just bought a freeze dryer, but for personal use. I may end up FDing some stuff for friends for a small fee to cover power and wear and tear, but the market for FD businesses is super saturated, so I didnt even contemplate using it "as a business" to justify buying it. Just got tired of paying a 400%+ markup to other people to buy FD food for long term storage. 🤣
So the candy last a year in the buckets, but 3-6 months in the bags? Why?
Yes
I think the market on this is getting pretty saturated. They sell freeze dried candy at my local 7/11 now. Just a year ago it was something you only saw at street fairs
It’s getting more competitive which is very different from saturated. The market is not saturated
How long is the taffy candy actually good for?
If it wasn’t so expensive I’d buy it in a heart beat.
Relative to other business types, this is a pretty minimal entry point with not a whole lot of risk but there should definitely be some financial research done before jumping in.
I think you can pay in installments.
People are just starting to really push the limits on what we can do with these machines. The days of these only being good for long term storage are long gone, these machines are incredibly useful and anyone that has one should be experimenting with them and seeing what awesome food you can come up with! Awesome video, keep it up!
Thank you! Freeze drying as a business in this industry for the entrepreneurs is at the very beginning right now. Going to be awesome to see in the coming years what companies explore!
Again thank you for the information
You bet!
Do you have a video about the temp settings and the time needed to freeze different things?
Not a video with all settings but most of my videos include freeze dryer settings
@@freezedriedbusiness thank you for all your videos. How do you know which setting to use for certain types of food?
At what temperature you set the dryer and for how long?
125 degrees and about 8 hours of final dry
@@freezedriedbusiness thank you so much I appreciate what you’re doing
Why is audio only in left ear?😂
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I got a medium shoot
That's okay, next one get something larger once you start out-growing the medium. Good luck!
ty for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Could you pleeeeease do a tutorial on the Munbyn thermal printer and APP ? Mine is collecting dust because I don't know how to use the app or what to do or how to import logo ect... Help...thx