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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

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.

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.ResourcesGood 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=sharingChapters00:00 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

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

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 RecipeBlueberry, Frozen 8 ozBanana, Frozen 4 ozMilk, Coconut 8 ozSea 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)Chapters00:00:00 Introduction00:01:47 JuiceCon 2026 Announcement00:09:31 Enhancing Customer Experience with Effective Menu Layout00:25:29 Creating Upscale Smoothies: A Live Demo