How I Built This with Guy Raz cover image

How I Built This with Guy Raz

Advice Line with Jeni Britton of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Mar 27, 2025
Jeni Britton, the innovative founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, shares her expertise alongside Jesse Koenig of Jesse & Ben's and Casey White of Jaju Pierogi. They tackle marketing strategies, fundraising pressures, and the unique challenges of the food industry. Jeni discusses her new venture, Floura, aimed at addressing dietary fiber needs. The guests offer insights into building customer engagement and the importance of quality ingredients, weaving in personal anecdotes that highlight the entrepreneurial spirit.
46:08

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Jeni Britton emphasizes the importance of community support in fostering innovation and helping smaller brands thrive without the pressures of larger markets.
  • Understanding consumer perceptions is crucial for effective marketing, underscoring the need for authenticity and clear communication of product benefits.

Deep dives

The Journey of Starting Jenny's Ice Cream

Jenny Britton's passion for ice cream began during her college years when she realized she wanted to pursue it as a lifelong career. After dropping out of Ohio State University, she began her entrepreneurial journey by creating Jenny's Splendid Ice Creams. Starting in Columbus, Ohio, Jenny was motivated by the availability of local dairy farms, which provided fresh ingredients for her ice cream. This regional focus allowed her to build a national brand rooted in quality, proving that successful businesses can emerge from places not traditionally recognized as culinary hotspots.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode