Ron Bain on Launching Alsies Ice Cream Trucks in Alpharetta: Modern Tech, Events, and Community Fun

http://alsies.com/alpharetta

Host Stacey Poehler interviews Ron Bain, owner of Alsies of Alpharetta and also Bar-B-Clean, about why he added an ice cream truck franchise after his wife took over the day-to-day Bar-B-Clean operations. Ron explains being drawn to Alsies’ fun, updated take on the traditional ice cream truck: clean professional branding, classic treats plus gourmet Nightingale ice cream sandwiches, and “ambassadors” focused on customer experience. He highlights the Alsies app that notifies customers of neighborhood visits, shows live truck tracking, lets users request a stop, and helps optimize routes using download and sales data. Ron shares event booking details and pricing, notes they avoid gated neighborhoods without HOA approval, and discusses expansion plans from two trucks toward six or seven across Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, and Forsyth County. He also describes a school voting contest won by Blacks Mill Elementary and upcoming neighborhood giveaway promotions, plus contact info via website, phone, and email.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:27 Why an Ice Cream Truck

02:16 Franchise Leap of Faith

03:16 Memories and Outdoor Joy

04:18 Modern Truck Makeover

06:06 App Tracking and Routes

09:10 Favorite Treats Spotlight

10:50 Ambassador Experience

12:01 Booking Events and Pricing

16:24 Growth Plans and More Trucks

18:01 School Contest and Giveaways

20:47 Contact Info and Wrap Up

21:59 Podcast Closing Credits