In this episode, we sit down with Kalli Lebaron from Joy Pops to unpack how she went from skipping college at 17 to running one of Utah’s most in-demand dessert catering brands. You’ll hear how a single trip to the Dominican Republic sparked a full-blown frozen treat movement—now complete with custom carts, corporate clients, and a booming storefront.

We break down how Kalli scaled from vending at splash pads to booking 700+ popsicle events using push carts, Instagram, and eventually Flashquotes. You’ll learn how she streamlined her entire event workflow, cut her admin time by 70%, and is now building systems to expand Joy Pops to new cities.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emails, bookings, or scaling your catering biz—this episode is your permission slip to grow smarter.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Intro to Joy Pops & Kalli’s Story

01:45 Skipping College for Popsicles

07:20 First Commissary Kitchen & Craigslist Truck

12:30 Her Game-Changer: Push Carts for Private Events

18:45 The Instagram Flywheel + Word of Mouth

23:10 Navigating Seasonality in a Summer-Only Biz

29:00 Flashquotes: Saving 4+ Hours a Day on Admin

36:20 How She’s Scaling with Systems, Not Stress

41:05 Dreaming Bigger: Hawaii, Mexico, and Beyond

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🔑 Key Points:

• How to turn a family vacation into a business idea

• Why private event catering beats vending for growth

• The underrated power of carts over trucks

• How Flashquotes streamlined her booking + operations

• Why your business won’t grow until you let go of control

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