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Local business owners mix it up with Dirty Soda Company
12 Jan 2026
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Kayla Schoonover and Zachery Uzlik were set on becoming their own bosses. After some test trials, the duo discovered that the dirty soda trend — the act of customizing sodas with flavored syrups, creating different types — made for a profitable endeavor.
Since launching the Dirty Soda Company last July, the business has grown, attracting repeat customers throughout the western Wisconsin area, some of whom drive up to 45 minutes for their drinks.
The couple started the business hoping to eventually open a trailer and a storefront. However, they quickly realized the immense amount of work involved, often logging seven-day workweeks.
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