Today we’d like to introduce you to Kellie Haenn.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Prior to Alsies, I was a special education teacher for 5 years. After I had my first son, I decided I wanted to leave the teaching field so that I could be home with my kids. During these 8 years, I got my first taste of entrepreneurship by starting a residential cleaning that I managed from my home. I learned so much from starting this small business but wanted to get back to my roots- working with kids and giving back to the community. That’s where Alsies come in! Not only is this such a fun business but we have fundraising options that allow us to help communities raise money for organizations such as schools, non-profits, etc.
I am still in my first season and learning a lot! But excited to see where this journey takes me.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Most of the struggles came early on from the red tape that you need to work around when it comes to acquiring permits and licenses from local municipalities and organizations. It takes time, patience and attention to detail. Make sure to do your research!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Alsies of West Chester?
Alsies of West Chester is your modern-day ice cream truck! Our customers can download our app so they can track the truck in real time and request us to come to their house. Our ice cream truck is not only for kids, but also for adults! We offer gourmet ice cream sandwiches, specialty popsicles which are free from top 9 allergens and all the classics you remember from childhood.
Besides running neighborhood routes, we also cater private and public events- school fairs, corporate outings, birthday parties. We offer fundraising options to help us give back to the community that has given so much to us!
With Alsies, we are more than an ice cream truck- we are an experience!
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
It can be difficult in the beginning to grow awareness for your brand. But once that awareness grows, it is so rewarding! Do not give up!! We live in a social media world today and you can do so much with that to grow you brand. Use that to your advantage.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://alsies.com/franchisee/west-chester-pa/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alsieswestchester/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alsieswestchester
