One of the most coveted dream jobs in the world is to create ice cream flavors, between being a ride tester at Disney World and creating nail polish names.
But now, individuals can actually get that dream job without having to sacrifice their day job. eCreamery is enabling anyone to create their own ice cream flavor with the click of a mouse.
Of course, there are limitations. Should a person wish to make their own flavor, they have to choose one out of three bases: sorbet, gelato or ice cream. Customers can select "up to two flavor combinations, and mix-ins," as per Independent UK.
Customers then get to choose the packaging of the ice cream and give their own creation a custom name. eCreamery then delivers the ice cream on the customer's doorstep - so long as it's within the US.
Based in Omaha, Nebraska, eCreamery first stepped into the public eye when the brand appeared on "Shark Tank" back in 2012. Unfortunately, none of the sharks invested in the brand.
But it seems as though eCreamery had the last laugh when they saw a large increase in sales. In fact, eCreamery was able to generate $250,000 in sales in the first three months after the "Shark Tank" episode aired.
eCreamery definitely embodies Mark Cuban's comments. The shark actually called the brand's founders "innovators."
Not only did their sales and publicity increase, but the eCreamery's founders' stint on "Shark Tank" inspired them to create four ice cream flavors.
Called the "Shark Tank Collection," the show-inspired flavors include a sea salt caramel gelato topped with chocolate covered pretzels going by the name of "Kevin's Shark Bait," while a spicy dark chocolate sorbet is coined "The Cubanero."
A mint chocolate chip ice cream was dubbed "Robert's InvestMINT Mix" and "Barbara's Delicious Dividends" boasts of a "double vanilla ice cream with cashew brittle."
But it doesn't stop there, eCreamery has even had celebrity clients such as Warren Buffett and Sir Paul McCartney come in for a scoop or two.
However, custom ice cream definitely doesn't come cheap. Prices for half a gallon go for as low as $49.99 plus shipping, excluding add-ins and toppings.
But hey, that ice cream splurge would definitely be worth it.