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BABOYOT with Joe Nicchi of CVT Soft Serve: Packaging Innovation, Avoiding Trends, and the Power of Luck

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What happens when nostalgia meets innovation? Sarah sits down with Joe Nicchi, founder of CVT Soft Serve, who transformed a simple craving for East Coast soft serve ice cream into a nationwide success now in 3,000 stores.

After investing $150,000 in a vintage 1961 truck to bring authentic East Coast soft serve to LA, Joe spent years building cult-like brand loyalty. Then came the pivotal moment: when Jeff Bezos installed CVT's machine in his home, Joe realized he needed to democratize access to quality soft serve. Enter his revolutionary solution – soft serve pouches that deliver the truck experience anywhere, no machine required.

Sarah and Joe explore essential strategies for emerging food brands:

* Protecting margins like "your life depends on it"

* Building regional brand loyalty before retail expansion

* Innovation through packaging, not trendy product flavors

* Landing on shelves without traditional trade spend using velocity data

* Being open about your vision to leverage unexpected opportunities

From breast milk storage bag prototypes to venture backing (you read that right!), Joe's journey proves that sometimes the best business opportunities come from solving your own problems – and being willing to admit when luck plays a role in success.

Learn more about CVT Soft Serve

Website: CVTsoftserve.com

Instagram: @cvtsoftserve

Join The Good Food CFO Community:

Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodfoodcfo

Connect on LinkedIn: @sarahdelevan

Watch on YouTube: @thegoodfoodcfo

Become a Member: BABOYOT


This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodfoodcfo.substack.com/subscribe
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What happens when nostalgia meets innovation? Sarah sits down with Joe Nicchi, founder of CVT Soft Serve, who transformed a simple craving for East Coast soft serve ice cream into a nationwide success now in 3,000 stores.

After investing $150,000 in a vintage 1961 truck to bring authentic East Coast soft serve to LA, Joe spent years building cult-like brand loyalty. Then came the pivotal moment: when Jeff Bezos installed CVT's machine in his home, Joe realized he needed to democratize access to quality soft serve. Enter his revolutionary solution – soft serve pouches that deliver the truck experience anywhere, no machine required.

Sarah and Joe explore essential strategies for emerging food brands:

* Protecting margins like "your life depends on it"

* Building regional brand loyalty before retail expansion

* Innovation through packaging, not trendy product flavors

* Landing on shelves without traditional trade spend using velocity data

* Being open about your vision to leverage unexpected opportunities

From breast milk storage bag prototypes to venture backing (you read that right!), Joe's journey proves that sometimes the best business opportunities come from solving your own problems – and being willing to admit when luck plays a role in success.

Learn more about CVT Soft Serve

Website: CVTsoftserve.com

Instagram: @cvtsoftserve

Join The Good Food CFO Community:

Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodfoodcfo

Connect on LinkedIn: @sarahdelevan

Watch on YouTube: @thegoodfoodcfo

Become a Member: BABOYOT


This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodfoodcfo.substack.com/subscribe
  continue reading

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