Great ideas!!! Have you thought of making a quick start guide/videos for different types of candies? I have been experimenting with a lot of candies, but it's a huge time sink if it doesn't work. It would be great to settings in one place for hard shell candy, gummy, hard candies and maybe cheesecake/ice cream sammies. Thanks for all the helpful videos!
I think you answered your own question. Build a small marketing plan and do it! $3500 for the machine is a relatively small start up cost compared to other businesses and there’s a good resell market for FD if you decide to call it quits
I'm about to biy me freeze dry machine, thanks to your videos I'm convinced that i can get on this wagon 😂 my question is have you seen a change in your electric bill ? And do you have a video on how to set everything up, right from getting the machine out of the box to fully working mide ?
Yes you will see an increase your bill for sure but i depends on where you live on how much it will be. For example, in Idaho my average 24-36 hour cycle for fruit will be around $5-$6 so multiply that by 10 cycles in a month and you're looking at $60 roughly. Regarding a freeze dryer machine, I'd recommend the Harvest Right Large or XL to start a business and then move to additional machines after you start getting more sales. If you don't mind supporting my channel, use this link to purchase directly online: affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html
Been subscribed to you for a few months trying to lean . I bought the XL harvest right at the peak of freeze dried skittles on TikTok as soon as I saw the buzz slow way down due to TikTok stopping sales on TikTok shop I never opened my machine . It’s still sits brand new on his crate. I don’t know if I should just jump in and get started or not kind of discouraged.. I want to get a website to sell online. I also want to get personalized bags with the company name but I don’t know where also, how do I find out if that name is not taken don’t want to get in any trouble. thank you. Any help would be appreciated.
Do you ever do organic fruits, yogurt, ice cream and treats? I'm kind of a health nut (not a nazi), but, I'm really wanting to do as much organic as possible. I won't be starting off at commercial level or licensed, and if I'm doing organic, am I able to market the products as such??
Where are some good places to look for bags/ packaging? You don't use mylar exclusively do you? It seems unnecessary especially if someone is eating something right away. p.s. Thanks for all the helpful info! 👍 😊
I’m not interested in a business but I am very interested in purchasing a freeze drying machine just for fun. My children and grandchildren are encouraging me to get one. I think with the family using/enjoying it, it could be worthwhile for snacks and food. What are your thoughts? Thank you.
I'd say the majority of people buy freeze-dryers for personal use just like you are describing so yes I think it's worth it. Here are several freeze-dryers I use in my business and I would recommend considering them even for home use. You'd probably be better off with a Harvest Right Medium. - Harvest Right Freeze Dryers - affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html. - StayFresh Freeze Dryer - stayfreshfreezedry.com/?sca_ref=3292008.4uBi4MIG3W&sca_source=TH-cam. I like the freezing speed and dry times of this machine. It's a little larger than the Harvest Right Medium but you can do 12-13 pounds of food in it which is only a few pounds less than the Harvest Right Large capacity. Even though Harvest Right says up to 23 pounds that's not possible in my experience, especially with fruit.
Question, how much would you say is difference between retail price of a freeze dried fruit and retail price of its fresh version? Considering same quantity
Jelly Beans (no), not sure what candy puffs are, hard candies have had success but you have to soften them up first by warming them in the oven or in your Freeze Dryer.
That's a loaded question, haha! I think saturation is subjective based on your mindset. Yes, there are more people doing freeze-drying than last year and yes, you may not make as much at the same rate as someone who started two years ago. But freeze-drying is now an accessible industry for some many of us now where as before it took $75k or more to buy a machine. In my opinion, it's definitely worth it to make your own and you will pay off your machine. The business profitability will come more from your creativity and tenacity than just being the first person in your market to sell freeze-dried candy etc. Good luck and thank you for watching!
@freezedriedbusiness Thank you for your insight. You are correct about mindset and creativity. Thank you for teaching us about freeze dried candies. I really enjoy your videos.
Great ideas!!!
Have you thought of making a quick start guide/videos for different types of candies? I have been experimenting with a lot of candies, but it's a huge time sink if it doesn't work. It would be great to settings in one place for hard shell candy, gummy, hard candies and maybe cheesecake/ice cream sammies. Thanks for all the helpful videos!
I'm working on putting that together on the website that I'm building.
You could make one too or we can make one as a community somehow?
youre awesome! thank you for all these videos! Just ordered a large freeze dryer a few days ago, and I'm so pumped to start my business!!!1
Thank you or sharing, learning a lot for when I will start my Freeze -drying business.
You are so welcome!
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Have you ever tried putting a stick or popsicle stick into the peeps? I was wondering if when they're finished they would be more like a popsicle
Thank you for such great ideas!!!
You are so welcome!
I really really want to start a business like this but I'm scared to death to spend that much money and not have some type of marketing plan
I think you answered your own question. Build a small marketing plan and do it! $3500 for the machine is a relatively small start up cost compared to other businesses and there’s a good resell market for FD if you decide to call it quits
I'm about to biy me freeze dry machine, thanks to your videos I'm convinced that i can get on this wagon 😂 my question is have you seen a change in your electric bill ?
And do you have a video on how to set everything up, right from getting the machine out of the box to fully working mide ?
Yes you will see an increase your bill for sure but i depends on where you live on how much it will be. For example, in Idaho my average 24-36 hour cycle for fruit will be around $5-$6 so multiply that by 10 cycles in a month and you're looking at $60 roughly. Regarding a freeze dryer machine, I'd recommend the Harvest Right Large or XL to start a business and then move to additional machines after you start getting more sales. If you don't mind supporting my channel, use this link to purchase directly online: affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html
Thank you
You're welcome
Been subscribed to you for a few months trying to lean . I bought the XL harvest right at the peak of freeze dried skittles on TikTok as soon as I saw the buzz slow way down due to TikTok stopping sales on TikTok shop I never opened my machine . It’s still sits brand new on his crate. I don’t know if I should just jump in and get started or not kind of discouraged.. I want to get a website to sell online. I also want to get personalized bags with the company name but I don’t know where also, how do I find out if that name is not taken don’t want to get in any trouble. thank you. Any help would be appreciated.
Email me and i can see about doing some consulting for you. Email is in the about section of the channel
Do you ever do organic fruits, yogurt, ice cream and treats? I'm kind of a health nut (not a nazi), but, I'm really wanting to do as much organic as possible. I won't be starting off at commercial level or licensed, and if I'm doing organic, am I able to market the products as such??
Where are some good places to look for bags/ packaging? You don't use mylar exclusively do you? It seems unnecessary especially if someone is eating something right away.
p.s. Thanks for all the helpful info! 👍 😊
I go with more short-term storage bags because people eat it right away. There are some links in the video description of where I get them on Amazon.
I’m not interested in a business but I am very interested in purchasing a freeze drying machine just for fun. My children and grandchildren are encouraging me to get one. I think with the family using/enjoying it, it could be worthwhile for snacks and food. What are your thoughts? Thank you.
I'd say the majority of people buy freeze-dryers for personal use just like you are describing so yes I think it's worth it.
Here are several freeze-dryers I use in my business and I would recommend considering them even for home use. You'd probably be better off with a Harvest Right Medium.
- Harvest Right Freeze Dryers - affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html.
- StayFresh Freeze Dryer - stayfreshfreezedry.com/?sca_ref=3292008.4uBi4MIG3W&sca_source=TH-cam. I like the freezing speed and dry times of this machine. It's a little larger than the Harvest Right Medium but you can do 12-13 pounds of food in it which is only a few pounds less than the Harvest Right Large capacity. Even though Harvest Right says up to 23 pounds that's not possible in my experience, especially with fruit.
Definitely! It’s so addicting and fun.
Question, how much would you say is difference between retail price of a freeze dried fruit and retail price of its fresh version? Considering same quantity
I bought 1 pound of fresh strawberries a few days ago for $1.98 and I sell my 1 oz of freeze-dried strawberries for $9.00 a bag.
Do jelly beans work? Candy puffs? All hard candy (candy canes??) thx
Jelly Beans (no), not sure what candy puffs are, hard candies have had success but you have to soften them up first by warming them in the oven or in your Freeze Dryer.
@@freezedriedbusiness what about if you roller berry the jelly beans first?
@@freezedriedbusiness candy puffs are like butter mints
Asking other vendors about so outings will not tell you for a few reasons most your competition
Your content is always great! And... what is your Indian name? LOL
“Runs with Beers” 😆
The music in tue background in this video is distracting.
Sorry
@freezedriedbusiness no worries. Love your channel..keep up the great work.
Is this business saturated??? I don't want to buy a machine and can't make any sales...
That's a loaded question, haha! I think saturation is subjective based on your mindset. Yes, there are more people doing freeze-drying than last year and yes, you may not make as much at the same rate as someone who started two years ago. But freeze-drying is now an accessible industry for some many of us now where as before it took $75k or more to buy a machine. In my opinion, it's definitely worth it to make your own and you will pay off your machine. The business profitability will come more from your creativity and tenacity than just being the first person in your market to sell freeze-dried candy etc. Good luck and thank you for watching!
@freezedriedbusiness Thank you for your insight. You are correct about mindset and creativity. Thank you for teaching us about freeze dried candies. I really enjoy your videos.
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