The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 13 - Jerad Ducklow with Parker Freeze Dryers

In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, we sit down with Jerad Ducklow, the current Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Parker Freeze Dry and also a respected freeze-drying consultant. With years of experience at one of the leading commercial freeze-dryer manufacturers, Jerad brings a unique and powerful perspective to the conversation—one rooted in large-scale operations, global strategy, and industry evolution.

From navigating scaling challenges and refining Parker's brand identity to helping clients across multiple sectors adopt freeze-drying at an industrial level, Jerad offers incredible insights for both established businesses and those aiming to grow into the commercial space.

In this episode, we cover:

• The biggest lessons learned scaling Parker Freeze Dry’s brand and customer base

• How Parker differentiates itself from other commercial freeze-drying manufacturers

• Key engineering principles that set commercial-grade equipment apart

• What businesses need to understand before moving from consumer-grade to industrial freeze dryers

• Where Jerad sees the freeze-drying industry heading in the next 5–10 years

• Expert advice for entrepreneurs and product developers entering the space

Whether you're freeze drying in your garage or outfitting a commercial facility, Jerad’s experience and advice are a must-hear.

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