How To Start An Ice Cream Business In A Pandemic

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2024
  • Sydney Arkin was laid off from her job at the height of the pandemic. She took it as an opportunity to start her own ice cream business. Making every batch from scratch (even the mix-ins), Sydney has built a committed following to her lactose-free ice cream. Since filming, Bad Walters continues to grow and has moved out of the house and into the Korner Kitchen in Oakland CA.
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  • @starlet5350
    @starlet5350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    "I'll never make icecream you can buy at the store" - Sydney.
    This has to be the mindset of every business to be extraordinary.
    Continue to thrive Bad Walters and may God increase you!♥
    Thanks Munchies for another solid one.

    • @nickmarruffo5851
      @nickmarruffo5851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let’s see how long it takes for it to be in stores also why is she wearing a mask in her house

    • @MRLONG758
      @MRLONG758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@nickmarruffo5851 she's wearing a mask indoors because of the camera crew I presume

    • @MarkasTZM
      @MarkasTZM ปีที่แล้ว

      People who are stupid enough to believe in god deserve to be exterminated for the benefit of humanity. Your very existence disgusts me and I am working every waking moment for the rest of my life to destroy believer filth like you.

  • @TreyMcDonaldAnimator
    @TreyMcDonaldAnimator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    Look at Munchies looking out for the little entrepreneurs!

    • @doctorbigsmiles
      @doctorbigsmiles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Little gentrifiers, holding it down for the gentry class
      #gentrificationKilledOakland

    • @BigChutes
      @BigChutes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Evidenced by that house in Oakland, these folks have a ton of money to cosplay ice cream magnate.

    • @nowthatsurban
      @nowthatsurban 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BigChutes thought you were being sarcastic at first, but some searching shows they bought the place for $1.5 million 😬

    • @1995yuda
      @1995yuda ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigChutes Keep telling yourself stories to make you feel better about yourself while this young woman makes more money than you while being a Mom and dealing with health issues. You people are losers, you can never understand a winner like her.

  • @bmr8408
    @bmr8408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    This ice cream is so legit! Just had the ‘Drunk In Love’ for V-Day. Amaretto custard, coffee liqueur truffles & raspberry jam. Not too sweet, and really well balanced. I’m not sure if it’s because of the lactose free milk, but it feels so light. So incredibly delicious 🤤

  • @MinaF99
    @MinaF99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    As someone with chronic pain seeing someone doing something like what I want to do WITH a chronic illness makes me want to cry a little

    • @sydneyarkin2455
      @sydneyarkin2455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's not easy ❤️

    • @driestedries
      @driestedries 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      U even got the same haircut

    • @nowthatsurban
      @nowthatsurban 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@driestedries that isn't a picture of her. Your English is fantastic, by the way.

    • @emilielinstewart
      @emilielinstewart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ariel Bissett is a booktuber who also has chronic pain --if you're looking for more inspo :)

  • @vanessaamesty6739
    @vanessaamesty6739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I'm a nutritionist when she said she has gastroparesis and has to have a low fodmap diet I felt so bad, this is a very difficult lifestyle.
    I'm glad she was able to turn around her situation and make something good out of this.

    • @mohammadlittle1306
      @mohammadlittle1306 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Could u please explain more about this disease and its diet. What cause it?
      Is it just genetic or everyone can have it?
      Doesn't have it any cure? What you should eat to have it in control?
      Can't she eat icecream or normal people food?

  • @FountainOfYoot
    @FountainOfYoot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    As a graphic designer/AD that is currently making ice cream commercially (started in the pandemic as well - because I was sick) this feels super surreal.

    • @LC-ru4gz
      @LC-ru4gz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How goes the ice cream business man?

  • @chariscerrer4911
    @chariscerrer4911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    The love, care and thought she puts into every pint! So, so awesome.

    • @jt4319
      @jt4319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i mean, she has to. they're 13.50 a pint lol

  • @mariamafzal3262
    @mariamafzal3262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    You use Lactaid milk! That’s amazing.

    • @tannercollins9863
      @tannercollins9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I saw that too!

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What does that mean I'm not familiar with it

    • @tannercollins9863
      @tannercollins9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BuffaloNickel9 some people have lactose intolerance, milk products can give us an upset stomach or gastric distress. This milk doesn't have lactose.

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what i thought...how does lactose free milk taste

    • @mariamafzal3262
      @mariamafzal3262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It tastes pretty much the same as regular milk

  • @BuffaloNickel9
    @BuffaloNickel9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Wow! all her flavors looks so good...
    I wish she would make normal flavors also like cookies and cream cause I just feel like she would have the best ingredients and it would be such rich big chunks of cookies n cream.

    • @thegoodgourmandtt7234
      @thegoodgourmandtt7234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why would someone put all their time and energy into a generic mundane cookies and cream ice cream? Especially when she explicitly said she’s not interested in grocery flavors?

    • @barbaras.4033
      @barbaras.4033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@thegoodgourmandtt7234 Cookies and Cream ice cream rocks! It's those types of basic ice creams that are loved by millions of people. She is losing out on a ton of potential customers that won't try her ice cream because there isn't anything simple. I say why not make both. 😊

    • @fireystella
      @fireystella 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@thegoodgourmandtt7234 I think they were saying that if she decided to make some more "normal" flavors that they'd be the best normal flavor ever, and something grocery store quality couldn't compare to :p

  • @alvinlee140
    @alvinlee140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for showing this special ice cream.

  • @angelstarr5509
    @angelstarr5509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is incredible and I wish u continued success and blessings. The pandemic showed alot of ppl who got laid of from work their true potential and special gifted talents that they have. Keep up the great work

  • @fieldgoalkev
    @fieldgoalkev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    She's so cool, wishing her all the best, hope to try the ice cream someday!

  • @sato589
    @sato589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    GO SYDNEY!! 👏 Love your story and journey. We started the same way making ice cream at home and slowly grew our business! Best of luck 🧡

  • @rustjones6914
    @rustjones6914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow I hope you expand soon those flavors look real good!!

  • @Idyllwyld
    @Idyllwyld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Bless this person for making ice cream with Lact Aid, for the rest of us (lactose) intolerant folks.

  • @L_Aster
    @L_Aster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When she said she has EDS I got so excited because I have that, too! It makes me so happy to see peopIe being sucessfuI in spite of (and because of) their iIInesses :) Makes me feeI Iike I couId do it, too

  • @claudebuddiez2599
    @claudebuddiez2599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    These flavors sound so good damn, I'm in NY and want it

    • @sydneyarkin2455
      @sydneyarkin2455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Can't wait to start shipping :)

  • @sveneezy2059
    @sveneezy2059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mouth is watering!!!

  • @TehKisuka
    @TehKisuka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this.

  • @justyuri797
    @justyuri797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Definitely nailed that "mad scientist" vibe, but in a good way. The "concoction" variety is very tempting btw. 😂👍

  • @noelruiz3526
    @noelruiz3526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These look perfect 🤩

  • @kimlucas983
    @kimlucas983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    All the flavors look so delicious!!! I wish she could ship them!!!🤤🤤🤤

  • @hamburgermatty
    @hamburgermatty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So dank!

  • @mncedisityida7971
    @mncedisityida7971 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much. I'm about to start a business to soon. So this video has be so helpful.

  • @colleen8927
    @colleen8927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can only imagine smelling and tasting all those flavors of ice-cream omg !!

  • @livedeliciously
    @livedeliciously 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is what real entrepreneurship looks like.

  • @amandastone3958
    @amandastone3958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The ritz crackers one sounds amazeballs!!

  • @chrisflannery5546
    @chrisflannery5546 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow this is really cool I hope you grow to be a really big company Sydney! I wish ice cream didn't melt so I could get a pint shipped to michigan!

  • @johngiraltbedford
    @johngiraltbedford 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whoa! I'm inspired to do this in Manila. I love the idea of making random flavors that no one can find in the stores. The taste of the week :D

  • @myrefundman7321
    @myrefundman7321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your story

  • @mariahgunn7101
    @mariahgunn7101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is so inspiring. She’s so talented. Will definitely try her ice cream if I’m ever in that state.

  • @AltheaClark
    @AltheaClark 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She gives anyone starting a business confidence.

  • @Alejandro-ji4yd
    @Alejandro-ji4yd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I want to try the thin mint ice cream!

  • @ashgreen8659
    @ashgreen8659 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this story , coming from an ice cream lover :)

  • @ohjaeciii
    @ohjaeciii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool to see this. The texture of that ice cream is just right.

  • @jackji5579
    @jackji5579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The ice cream looks so good......

  • @reyhaneh6850
    @reyhaneh6850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    She is so inspiring, sweet and fun
    life is full of surprises ✨

  • @center-page
    @center-page 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely agree 👍. Ice cream makes me happy, so much 😂

  • @mfburns7909
    @mfburns7909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just like Cypress Hills music,the ice cream must be universal 💙 🙏 😋

  • @katwhy
    @katwhy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I think Covid has all taught us to 'Choose Life'

  • @SlipknotSAW40
    @SlipknotSAW40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a kickass person

  • @braunarete5044
    @braunarete5044 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny coincidence I just started a gelato business and my mother was recently diagnosed with EDS/gastroparesis, thanks for sharing.

  • @Leelz247
    @Leelz247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just signed up on her website to receive updates on shipping when it becomes available!

  • @genevaxo
    @genevaxo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks yummy.

  • @geronimocramos
    @geronimocramos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sydney is the coolest 🔥

  • @oscarbonilla5122
    @oscarbonilla5122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was such a good video really enjoyed this one ❤️🔥👍

  • @AsianFoodNerd
    @AsianFoodNerd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🍨Ice cream cheers up the heart. Salute to Sydney! 🍦

  • @ibrahimrobinson8508
    @ibrahimrobinson8508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I have sickle cell disease. To make a long story short my medical situation has also given me gastroparesis due to all the drugs slowing down my g.i. tact. Keep up the work of trying to do more good than bad hell you might be the first person to win a Nobel Prize for Ice Cream Manufacturing. Hopefully, you'll get big enough that I could grab a pint here in the sunshine state. 👏🏿👍🏿

    • @sydneyarkin2455
      @sydneyarkin2455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hoping to figure out shipping this year!

  • @imtired6614
    @imtired6614 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sounds so good TvT

  • @MakemeupMentor
    @MakemeupMentor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Husbands be like Lmaoo “slash has another job as well” it’s the support for me

  • @iambrian769
    @iambrian769 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Don't Eat Ice cream But Enjoyed From The Caribbean.

  • @shawnfoodfever
    @shawnfoodfever 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great sharing 😍😍😋😋 yummy

  • @grainofsalt2113
    @grainofsalt2113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    she's great. built a brand that fits her personality

  • @Soulinanavatar
    @Soulinanavatar ปีที่แล้ว

    Niceeeee🎉 I like making dairyfree icecream at home, would probably experiment with the lemon curd and crispy biscuits 😋 thankssss

  • @mansigupta8808
    @mansigupta8808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. Very inspiring video it is!! Can you please share which ice cream maker you are using?

  • @joysharma5705
    @joysharma5705 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wowww shez very cool and those icecream,heaven on earth🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💜💜💝💝💝💝

  • @ralphmartinez9919
    @ralphmartinez9919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good shit vice 🤙🏽

  • @phillipdoucet7171
    @phillipdoucet7171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who’s else looked in the description for a website so you can order her ice cream. Problem is I live all the way in the Chicago 😂😂

  • @lucycliburn2344
    @lucycliburn2344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    What a refreshingly balanced person! Kind of jealous that she’s on the other coast.

    • @ryanamari2233
      @ryanamari2233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That last part … when I’m in LA I might have to check her out

    • @cris_here
      @cris_here 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanamari2233 she's in Oakland. hopefully she can do domestic deliveries.

  • @brianmoody2549
    @brianmoody2549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In having your own company you make your own style, and make additions to the ice cream world.

  • @YoRAHeem
    @YoRAHeem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wanna support this but something inside me just doesn’t like food prepared in people’s home that I don’t see. It bothers me even more when there’s pets. Hopefully she finds a kitchen bc I love her commitment to not doing what’s in the stores. Kudos to her and her following! Keep growing.

    • @juicetalk
      @juicetalk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She was shut down last year, she's got a place near Fruitvale BART station now.

    • @YoRAHeem
      @YoRAHeem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@juicetalk Thanks! Now I’ll drive to her.

    • @juicetalk
      @juicetalk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@YoRAHeem You gotta preorder. Search their name and go to the hotplate website. There is one tonight 630. Pickup Saturday.

    • @YoRAHeem
      @YoRAHeem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@juicetalk YOU A REAL ONE!

    • @AlTheRelic
      @AlTheRelic ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree!

  • @daddo1600
    @daddo1600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Truly epic ice cream! Love how I can't get it in store but face to face! Always changing... I can see a lot of people saying, 'but why not get investment and make ALOT of money'... some people don't get passion.... Do what you love because you love it, not to just chase money.

  • @xavierasagworld3170
    @xavierasagworld3170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your story 💥What kind of ice cream machine you recommend?

  • @Josangel8116
    @Josangel8116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    yum 😋

  • @cdnsilverdaddy
    @cdnsilverdaddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow looks so good and ice cream is not bad as well lol

  • @thealmightyjohnsolid9052
    @thealmightyjohnsolid9052 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see Sara Gilbert is doing what she loves.

  • @albrown1812
    @albrown1812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    LMAOO of course she's gonna have super lit ads,the best pics,super Savage!

  • @rosegeaber7533
    @rosegeaber7533 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am moving to your neighborhood! Yummy!!!

  • @carolinam4301
    @carolinam4301 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The low cal comment at the end 😂

  • @Sonyash26
    @Sonyash26 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh my god i have the exact same leopard jacket!!!

  • @anydae
    @anydae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah, I'm not a fan of stuff in my ice cream but everything looks good. 5:39

  • @LittleAMV
    @LittleAMV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    do they have a website or anything? i can only find articles about them but nothing from them

  • @qwertyqwert2772
    @qwertyqwert2772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️

  • @1995yuda
    @1995yuda ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an incredible success story.

  • @spicymasalazone5753
    @spicymasalazone5753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ice cream world👍🤤

  • @Sbeth85
    @Sbeth85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hollly shit. Matza crack and macaroons in an ICE CREAM!? I need it now.

  • @00Kequan
    @00Kequan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want your ice cream💙

  • @DJ-nn6vg
    @DJ-nn6vg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want to learn about great ice cream go to the Boston suburbs the epicenter of premium ice cream joints in the U.S.

  • @Embracedempathy
    @Embracedempathy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's crazy I'm from the same area haha

  • @allergictohumansnotanimals5671
    @allergictohumansnotanimals5671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    they should give her the containers back when they finish the ice cream haha

  • @ABC-americanbornchinese
    @ABC-americanbornchinese 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s interesting 🍦🍨

  • @BuffaloNickel9
    @BuffaloNickel9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Does anyone else hate it when their ice cream is too hard and Frozen?
    Like I normally put my ice cream in the microwave for 10-25 seconds... or let it sit out a bit.
    Nothing better than ice cream when it gets real creamy and starts to melt a bit on top..

    • @SparkzMxzXZ
      @SparkzMxzXZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this isnt a problem when you live in the tropics hahah you have ice cream soup before you can even take your scoops out

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SparkzMxzXZ lucky!

  • @mohammadlittle1306
    @mohammadlittle1306 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are the basics of a organic and healthy ice cream? Is there one recipe or few or many? Also delisious

  • @Lu__x2golf
    @Lu__x2golf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can I support her! Where do I find her ice cream!

  • @kwekuj641
    @kwekuj641 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So inspiring

  • @nikkiegargi
    @nikkiegargi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Insane! This is my story too! I'm indian

  • @johngablesmith4671
    @johngablesmith4671 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What model of ice cream maker did you buy?

  • @holaamigos6668
    @holaamigos6668 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi..admire your spirit..can write your receipe here please

  • @twistedkitty1958
    @twistedkitty1958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😍

  • @thenobodyintheroom3560
    @thenobodyintheroom3560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is giving me motivation to start my business 🤔🤔

    • @gypsygross4503
      @gypsygross4503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me too. I've had my ideas and plans written down too long now

    • @sydneyarkin2455
      @sydneyarkin2455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do it!!!

    • @sydneyarkin2455
      @sydneyarkin2455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@gypsygross4503 100% go for it!

    • @kalihqabrown4907
      @kalihqabrown4907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same! Business plans and recipes written down...

  • @q.a.2875
    @q.a.2875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love her vibes :-)

  • @ItsJusGeral
    @ItsJusGeral 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💙

  • @viviankate7240
    @viviankate7240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Yes, it's me. Walter White but the bad kind"

  • @jackthepuppet5578
    @jackthepuppet5578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm starting a ice cream business as well, bu a food trailer. 😋 I'm excited and nervous

  • @mr.dylan.c.purches.5209
    @mr.dylan.c.purches.5209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel like if I ate that after smoking two puffs of weed, I'd feel and believe I'm dieing, and being killed in this mass experience of eating the crack texture icecream.

  • @Kirk510
    @Kirk510 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m in Richmond, Ca, how do I find you?

  • @LifeTimeDreams51
    @LifeTimeDreams51 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🥇

  • @thesecondcoming5875
    @thesecondcoming5875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    SYDNEY...I LOVE YOU...AS AN ICE CREAM LOVER I SINCERLY APPRECIATE YOU STEPPING OUTSIDE THE BOX AND MAKING SUCH KICK ASS FLAVORS!!! YOU ROCK...WINK PEACE

  • @jaykidd707
    @jaykidd707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    what a beautiful sweater (:

  • @estonian44
    @estonian44 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can u use organic sugar instead of bleached white sugar to make ice cream?