In this episode of the Vegan East podcast, Reid Nelson discusses the complex decision to close the Lyndale Avenue South location after six years. He reflects on the various factors that contributed to this decision, including operational challe...

In this conversation, Sheila Nelson discusses the complexities of running a business with her spouse, the importance of communication, and the challenges faced in the restaurant industry. She shares insights on team development, the significanc...

In this episode of the Vegan East Podcast, Sheila Nelson shares her journey of founding Vegan East, discussing the evolution from a fun baking hobby to a full-fledged business. She reflects on the challenges of running a bakery, the importance ...

In this episode, Reid Nelson discusses the critical steps in preparing to open a vegan restaurant, focusing on the importance of menu planning and sourcing ingredients. He emphasizes the need for thorough research and supplier relationships to ...

In this conversation, Reid Nelson reflects on his experiences at VegFest, particularly focusing on the 2018 event, which turned out to be a significant learning experience for Vegan East. He discusses the preparation leading up to the event, th...

In this conversation, Reid Nelson shares the journey of opening a bakery, detailing the challenges and experiences from finding the right location to the opening day. He reflects on the decisions made, the unexpected hurdles faced, and the less...

In this episode, Reid Nelson introduces a series focused on opening restaurants, emphasizing the importance of understanding revenue projections. He discusses the necessity of finding mentors and gathering data to estimate first-year revenue, w...

In this episode, Reid Nelson shares the origin stories of Vegan East, detailing the journey from vegetarianism to veganism, the rise of vegan baking, and the challenges faced in establishing a brick-and-mortar bakery. He reflects on the communi...

In this episode, Reid Nelson discusses the various mistakes made while running a vegan bakery, particularly focusing on the challenges of starting a brick-and-mortar location. He reflects on the advice he received about entering the restaurant ...

In this introductory episode of the Vegan East podcast, Reid Nelson shares the journey of opening a vegan business in White Bear Lake, reflecting on the challenges faced in the early days, including financial struggles and the dynamics of worki...