In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Valarie Brunies, owner of Wow Candy Co, a DBA of Vista Enterprises. Valarie shares her journey into the freeze-dried food and candy business, starting with a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer before experiencing frustrations with reliability and performance.
Looking to expand her operation, she made the bold decision to invest in a Wave commercial freeze dryer—a move that came with risks, unexpected challenges, and ultimately led her to sell the unit after realizing it wasn’t the right fit for her business. In this episode, Valarie opens up about her experiences with different freeze-drying machines, what she’s learned along the way, and her advice for anyone considering consumer or commercial freeze dryers.
🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✅ How Valarie started Wow Candy Co and built her freeze-dried business ✅ The challenges she faced with her Harvest Right Freeze Dryer ✅ Why she made the risky decision to invest in a Wave commercial freeze dryer ✅ The reality of using commercial freeze dryers vs. consumer models ✅ What she wishes she knew before switching machines
🎧 Listen now and learn from Valarie’s experience in the freeze-drying industry!
Find Valarie Online: 🌐 Website: www.wowcandyco.com 📲 Facebook: www.facebook.com/WOWCandyCo
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