Q: Which is your favorite smoothie?

A: “Probably Trip to Kenya because it has freshly squeezed apple juice, pineapple, mangoes and strawberries in it.”

Q: Was the recession an obstacle for your business?

A: “We’ve got a great location. I knew the prices were good too. I’m a little bit of a risk taker by nature while my wife is not, so we try to balance each other out. Also, people might not be going to vacations as much, or they might not be buying cars for example, but they are still treating themselves with three- or four-dollar treats. I felt like there was a need in Valdosta, and wanted to do something on my own.”

Q: What are your working hours?

A: Right now it’s Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. We’ll probably stay open later, especially when college starts.”