What if ice cream could be more than dessert? In this episode of The Dean’s List, Alison Dean sits down with Dan Sell and Casey Allen—the founders of The STIL, Idaho’s favorite ice cream shop—to explore how joy, community, and entrepreneurship all come together in a single scoop.

Dan and Kasey share the unfiltered story of building The STIL from scratch: starting with a “figure this sh*t out” checklist, learning on the fly with zero food industry experience, and discovering that integrity and intention are the sweetest ingredients of all.

Together, they dig into:

• Why not knowing “the rules” helped them reinvent ice cream
• The truth behind ingredient labels (and what’s actually in your scoop)
• How sourcing, scale, and community partnerships shape their business
• Why joy and shared experiences might be the ultimate wellness practice

Whether you’re a founder, a foodie, or someone who simply believes in the power of joy, this conversation is packed with inspiration—and a few surprising opinions on bubblegum ice cream.

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