Episode 019 - Wally and June Blume
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ON TODAY’S EPISODE
Of The WOW Factor we are joined by Wally and June Blume of Denali Flavors. As owners of one of the most popular ice cream flavors in the USA, Original Moose Tracks, Wally and June are a one-of-a-kind business couple whose love for ice-cream and God have led them to achieve amazing success together. Wally’s company, Denali Flavors, has grown to become one of the nation’s leading developers and marketers of innovative flavors for the ice cream industry and regularly teams up with ice cream-producing dairies across the country to manufacture an array of regional and store-branded products. Some of which include varieties of Moose Tracks, Caramel Caribou and other classic ice cream flavors. Moose Tracks innovation continues with new flavor experiences in ice cream, cheesecake and other tasty treats. Denali Flavors is also a sister company to Denali Ingredients.
IN THIS EPISODE…
You’ll hear the Blume’s talk about their best business advice, how the power of faith can lead you out of some of the darkest of times, and why life is all about calculated risk.
HIGHLIGHTS:
How Wally and June met and became partners in business and romantically
“Get good counselors. Handle your business properly.”
Wally’s biggest piece of advice: Do Not Go Into Partnerships
Wally’s experience working at Kroger
How Wally got sober through the gift of salvation
“Lord, I’m going to do what I know to be right. And I am going to trust you with the results.”
Getting competitive in the Diary market
The trials and testing that go into developing a product
“Whatever you create, you have to trademark it.”
Calculated Risk: Wally Blume, at age 62, mortgages his home and other assets to buy out his two partners.
How to hire the best talent for your company
KEY TAKEAWAY:
God opens up opportunity. He knows where to put you to help yourself and others.
Quotes:
“Analysis causes paralysis”
“Whatever you create, you have to trademark it.”
“Get good counselors. Handle your business properly.”
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Wally Blume
Website: https://www.denaliingredients.com/
www.moosetracks.com
https://josephproject.com
Instagram: @moosetracks_icecream
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moosetracks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/moose_tracks
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denali-flavors/
