Live From The HIBT Summit: Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Columbus Impact

Columbus, Ohio played a pivotal role in the success of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Jeni Britton Bauer attributes much of her company's growth to the supportive community in Columbus, which rallied around her business once she proved her commitment and passion 1. She emphasizes the unique advantage of being in a smaller city where businesses can gain strong local support, unlike in larger cities where they might get lost in the crowd.

My whole story is about asking for help. My whole story, I mean, I started with, I always say nobody starts from nothing. We all have our brain, brawn and buds, and that's literally like how we started the company.

--- Jeni Britton Bauer

Jeni's connection to Columbus remains strong, and she credits the city for her company's enduring success 2.

   

Collaborative Efforts

Collaboration and kindness were crucial in Jeni's entrepreneurial journey. Jeni Britton Bauer shares how the theme of kindness and collaboration at the summit resonates with her own experiences 1. She recalls how the Columbus community came together to support her once she demonstrated her dedication to her business. This support transformed into a reciprocal relationship, where she felt compelled to give back to the community that had embraced her.

The community came out in a big way, and at that point it becomes this love fest. Like now I'm super committed. I want to give back to the community. They're supporting me.

--- Jeni Britton Bauer

Jeni's story highlights the power of community and collaboration in building a successful business.