Community Highlights: Meet Steven Carse of King of Pops

Today we’d like to introduce you to Steven Carse

Hi Steven, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
King of Pops got started in 2010 after a series of trips with my brothers throughout Latin America. My oldest brother, Ashley, is an anthropologist and an amazing tour guide. For some reason, one started to really stand out, the ‘paletas’, which are similar to the Popsicles we were used to back home, but with fresh fruits, clever flavor combinations, and a ton of variety.

Not too long after those trips I was laid off from my job and I decided to go for it. I wanted to have a story to tell, and I didn’t feel like I had much to lose. We started selling our pops from a tiny pushcart in Poncey-Highlands, and people started to show up. And then A LOT of people started to show up. Somehow we had landed on a real business opportunity. The support from our community helped King of Pops grow from a single cart into a beloved regional brand with hundreds of carts, bars, and even a farm.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
We’ve definitely had our fair share of bumps along the way, but sometimes those challenges open up new doors. When COVID hit, and nearly all our events were canceled, we found ourselves in a pretty tough spot. That’s actually when the Cartrepreneur program was born.

In the last couple of years, it’s really taken off (we now have 60 active territories). People are running their own carts in their communities, and it’s such a simple, fun business. It’s perfect for anyone looking to dip their toes into entrepreneurship or even start something cool with their friends and family.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
King of Pops is on a sweet mission to create one million Unexpected Moments of Happiness by 2033, and we’re already at 42,636! We’re all about vibrant, hand-crafted popsicles made with top-notch, natural ingredients, delivering a burst of joy in every bite.

What makes us special? It’s our mix of fun and quality. We blend creative and yummy flavors with wholesome ingredients to create more than just a treat—each pop is an experience. Whether you’re savoring a poptail at our bar or catching us at a local event for a fave pop, we’re here to spread smiles and happiness.

We’re also thrilled about our Cartrepreneur or franchising opportunities. Cartrepreneurs bring our joyful pops to new places and events, it offers a chance to start their own business with a low initial investment and solid support.

We want your readers to know that every pop we create is a step toward a happier world, and we invite them to be part of this journey. By exploring our flavors, visiting our carts and bars, or joining us as a Cartrepreneur to help spread happiness one pop at a time!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.kingofpops.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingofpops
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingofpops