299: The Art of Ice Cream Making and Business Growth with Caffè Panna's Founder, Hallie Meyer

In this episode, I sit down with Hallie Meyer, the mastermind and founder of Caffé Panna, to discuss how she built her ice cream empire. We dive into Hallie's journey from pop-up shops to running multiple locations, the impact of COVID on her business model, and how she balances motherhood with entrepreneurship. Hallie shares insights on creating unique flavors, maintaining quality while scaling, and navigating being a second-generation restaurateur. We also explore the art of ice cream making, from sourcing ingredients to hand-packing pints, and discuss the future of artisanal ice cream in a competitive market.Key Takeaway / Points:On Caffé Panna's evolution from café concept to ice cream focusHow COVID transformed the business model and led to nationwide shippingThe process of creating new flavors and menu planningBalancing motherhood with running a growing ice cream businessOn maintaining quality while scaling productionCaffé Panna's approach to wholesale and collaborations with specialty storesThe importance of hand-packing and using fresh ingredientsHow Hallie fills her cup while running a demanding businessOn the future of Caffé Panna and potential expansion plansFollow Caffé Panna: @caffepannaFollow Hallie: @halliemeyerOrder Caffé Panna Pints: caffepanna.comNation Wide Shipping: GoldbellySponsors:Meta: Check our Instagram Teen Accounts!Quince: Go to Quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returnsArya: Visit arya.fyi and use code CAMERON for 15% off to get started todaySimply Pop: Sip on the juicy side of life. Find out where you can try Simply Pop at cokeurl.com/simplyPOPCaraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/CAMERON to take an additional 10% off your next purchaseBeam: Go to shopbeam.com/CAM and take advantage of their limited time pricing of up to 35% off PLUS 2 free gifts using code CAMFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron RogersProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.