The Freeze Dried Guys Podcast

The Freeze Dried Guys Ep 5 - Deanna Eachus

In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Deanna Eachus, a talented freeze-dried candy manufacturer from California’s scenic Central Valley. Deanna shares her unique story and explains why she chose Stay Fresh Freeze Dryers over other popular brands.
Throughout the conversation, Deanna opens up about the challenges she’s faced in the freeze-drying industry, how she's overcome those obstacles, and the invaluable insights she’s gained along her journey. Discover how these experiences have fueled the growth and success of her freeze-dried candy brand, and gain inspiration from Deanna's passion and perseverance.
🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✅ Why Deanna selected Stay Fresh Freeze Dryers and her experience using them✅ The challenges and setbacks she’s encountered in the industry✅ Valuable lessons learned while building her successful freeze-dried candy business✅ The role of branding and marketing in her company's growth✅ Practical advice for anyone considering freeze drying as a business
🎧 Listen now to get inspired by Deanna’s sweet journey in the freeze-drying world!
Connect with Deanna online:📲 Instagram: @titadees
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 4 - Valarie Brunies

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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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep 3 - Christine Wood

In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Christine Wood, owner of Christine’s Chop Shop in Mesa, Arizona (www.ChristinesChopShop.com). Christine specializes in freeze-dried treats for animals and works closely with rescue organizations across the United States to support abandoned and abused parrots and birds.
Christine shares her firsthand experience investing over $30,000 into Harvest Right Freeze Dryers—only to face repeated equipment failures, frustrating customer support, and what she feels was unfair treatment. She opens up about the challenges of running a business when your equipment doesn’t perform as expected and why she ultimately decided to add two Stay Fresh Freeze Dryers (the Large and Mega models) to her operation.
🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✅ How Christine started Christine’s Chop Shop and her work supporting animal rescues 🦜✅ The technical issues and breakdowns she faced with her Harvest Right machines ⚙️✅ Her difficult experience with customer service and lack of support✅ Why she chose to invest in Stay Fresh Freeze Dryers and how they compare✅ Advice for anyone considering freeze drying for business or pet treats
🎧 Listen now and hear Christine’s eye-opening story!
Find Christine online:🌐 Website: www.ChristinesChopShop.com
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 2 with guest Amiee Henry

In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, Mykal Taylor and Colt Crisp sit down with Amiee Henry, owner of Sunshine Treats in Wichita, Kansas (www.SunshineTreatsKS.com). Amiee shares her journey as a woman business owner, from starting her freeze-dried business to growing it into a thriving operation.
With seven Harvest Right Freeze Dryers in her shop, Amiee has experienced both the challenges and rewards of running a freeze-dried business. She discusses how she’s managed her equipment, the one repair issue she encountered, and why she’s grateful for the customer support she received from Harvest Right. Amiee’s story is one of hard work, growth, and perseverance—making this an episode you won’t want to miss!
🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✅ How Amiee started and grew Sunshine Treats✅ The challenges of running a freeze-dried business as a woman entrepreneur✅ Managing seven Harvest Right Freeze Dryers for production✅ Her experience with customer support and equipment repairs✅ Why she recommends Harvest Right to others
🎧 Listen now for real insights from a successful freeze-dried business owner!
Find Amiee online:🌐 Website: www.SunshineTreatsKS.com📲 Facebook & Instagram: @SunshineTreatsKS
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The Freeze Dried Guys Ep. 1 - Sara Sullivan

In this episode of The Freeze Dried Guys, we sit down with Sara Sullivan, owner of Freeze Eat Repeat (www.FreezeEatRepeat.com), a business specializing in freeze-dried candy and dog treats. While Sara casually shares how she started her business, the real focus of this conversation is on the challenges she has faced with her Harvest Right Freeze Dryer.
Sara details the technical issues she’s encountered, including equipment malfunctions, breakdowns, and repeated failures. But the biggest frustration? Her experience dealing with Harvest Right’s customer service. From long wait times to repeated troubleshooting steps that led nowhere, Sara explains what it was like trying to get real solutions—and why she ultimately found the process exhausting and costly.
If you’ve ever struggled with freeze-drying equipment or want to hear firsthand what it’s like dealing with repairs and customer support, this episode is for you.
🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✅ The recurring problems Sara had with her Harvest Right Freeze Dryer✅ The costs and frustrations involved in dealing with Harvest Right’s support team✅ What she wishes she knew before buying her freeze dryer
🎧 Listen now for an inside look at what happens when a freeze dryer doesn’t work as expected!
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