🎙️ Scoops, Strategy & Small-Town Grit: The Sweet Rise of Golly G’s with Founder Joey Boykin

Charge Forward Podcast

What do you get when vision, values, and vanilla collide?
The story of Joey Boykin, founder of Golly G’s Ice Cream, who built one of the top 25 creameries in the U.S. from the ground up—starting with a dream of old-school charm and a smiling ‘G’.

In this episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, Joey shares how he:

• 🎯 Built the brand first, product second—creating a 1950s-inspired ice cream shop experience that communities love.
• 🍨 Developed award-winning flavors like Banana Pudding and Tennessee Fudge (using his mom’s recipe!).
• 📈 Navigated tough pivots, including cutting unprofitable services to scale smarter and increase profitability.
• 🧠 Turned industry pain points into innovation—launching Rapamar Containers to help shops offer more flavors in less space.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of turning a passion into a business. Whether you're craving small-town nostalgia or big-business strategy, Joey’s journey will inspire you to lead with vision and build with purpose.

💡 From food trucks to franchises, scoops to strategy—this is how Golly G’s is winning hearts (and taste buds) across America.

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Chapters

1. Sweet Beginnings: Building the Golly G's Brand (00:00:00)

2. Creating a Nostalgic Ice Cream Experience (00:10:23)

3. Award-Winning Flavors and Bakery Creations (00:22:11)

4. Expanding the Business and Facing Challenges (00:37:55)

5. Hiring the Right Team and Core Values (00:49:07)

6. The Business of Joy and Finding Balance (01:03:06)

7. Community Connection and Legacy Building (01:15:17)