Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

---

In this episode of Goodnature Radio, Charlie Wettlaufer and Chef Ari Sexner discuss the essential steps for opening a juice bar or similar retail location. They cover the importance of staff training, the differences between soft openings and grand openings, and provide a detailed schedule for pre-opening activities. The conversation emphasizes hands-on training, customer service techniques, and marketing strategies to ensure a successful launch.

Download the document: docs.google.com/document/d/10-33UF8QGoSN6RQl768E96lwK0aIrJmeNoVmocQta4Q/edit?usp=sharing

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Juice Business Planning
02:54 Understanding Soft Openings
05:39 Training Staff for Success
08:20 Hands-On Training Techniques
10:58 Juicing and Smoothie Preparation
14:04 Customer Service Training
16:47 Pre-Opening Strategies
19:37 Executing the Soft Opening
22:15 Marketing and Promotions for Grand Opening
24:53 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up


Commercial cold press juicers:
goodnature.com/juicers
Juice business consulting:
goodnature.com/consulting

--

Become part of the #goodnaturefamily at https://www.goodnature.com.
Instagram: instagram.com/goodnaturePro
Facebook: facebook.com/goodnaturePro