From Dream to Ice Cream: How Jules Fleming Turned Intuition Into a Thriving Business

Podcast: Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success · Brenda Hector

Opublikowano: 2026-06-08

What does it take to follow a dream — literally — and turn it into a thriving business? Jules Fleming is the co-owner of Continental Cream, an iconic ice cream and sweet shop in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, that's been delighting customers for over 40 years. Jules bought the shop five years ago after dreaming she owned it, walked in the next day, and asked the previous owners if they wanted to sell. They did. In this episode, Jules shares the honest, unfiltered journey of buying an existing business — the chaotic first summer, the 2am laptop sessions, the staffing challenges, the im...