Well, howdy howdy howdy! This is how i did start a hot dog cart with nothing, literally.
Hint… it keeps working today…
From Rock Bottom to Rolling Dogs – My Story
I wanna share a story with ya that'll light a fire under your rear end – in a good way.
It’s about how I went from food stamps, six kids, a borrowed trailer, and a busted-down car… to running my own successful street food business.
And no, it ain’t some pie-in-the-sky, get-rich-quick fluff.
It’s real.
It's doable.
And it's still working for folks just like you every single day.
It All Started With Nothing (Literally)

Let me paint you a picture…
I was broke.
Not “I can’t go out this weekend” broke.
I’m talkin’ “six mouths to feed, on food stamps, driving a borrowed car and living in a borrowed trailer” broke.
I didn’t even have two nickels to rub together, but I was dang determined to make a change.
And you know what made that change possible?
A hot dog cart.
Yep, a plain ol’ hot dog cart.
That little metal miracle saved my butt and gave me a whole new lease on life.
Why I Chose Hot Dog Vending
People ask me all the time, “Ben, why hot dogs?”
Because it works.
It worked then, and it works now.
It’s simple.
It’s profitable.
And get this… everybody eats — even in the worst of times.
In fact, the worse the economy gets, the better street food does.
When folks can’t afford steak dinners, they’ll still pay a few bucks for a good hot dog.
💡Start a Hot Dog Cart – The Smart Way
If you're thinking, “Ben, I don’t know the first thing about vending,” let me stop you right there.
You don’t need to be a chef.
You don’t need a business degree.
You dang sure don’t need to take out a second mortgage.
All you need is a little grit, a simple cart (or even a DIY setup), and the willingness to show up.
Helpful: www.buildacart.com
And if you're truly starting from scratch?
I’ve got you covered, free training and all.
This website has everything you need…
Helpful: How To Start A Hot Dog Cart Business
Why Hot Dog Carts STILL Work Today

I know what you’re thinking…
“Ben, that was years ago. It’s different now.”
Let me tell you something — it still works.
Right now.
Today.
More than ever.
I’ve helped THOUSANDS of folks start their cart — some making six figures a year.
And I ain't just blowin’ smoke.
We got Vendors United members makin’ $250K a year working just 10 hours a week.
(Yeah, read that again.)
People want freedom.
People want time.
People want purpose.
And vending gives you ALL of that.
It’s Not Just About Hot Dogs
If you’re not into dogs, that’s alright.
You can:
- Sell lemonade – How To Start A Lemonade Stand Today (With Video Instructions)
- Push cookies and brownies from home (cottage foods)
- Do funnel cakes, kettle corn, dirty sodas, you name it – THE HOME COOKING BUSINESS GOLD MINE
There’s a path for everyone, and you can start where you are.
Helpful: $30K in ONE Week with Dirty Sodas!
From Floods to Freedom
As I recorded that video, I was walking through my flood-damaged property here in North Carolina.
I’ve had houses wash away, forest fires, hurricanes, even a dang earthquake.
But guess what?
My business still works.
Why?
Because I don’t have to rely on anyone else for a paycheck.
I ain’t gotta beg for time off.
I ain’t trapped under someone else’s thumb.
And THAT is worth its weight in gold.
Helping Others is What It's All About
When I saw that TikTok video of a single mom losing her healthcare over a $1 raise… it hit me hard.
There are people bustin’ their tails every day and still barely makin’ it.
That’s who I make these videos for.
That’s why I share my story.
If it helps even one person get their freedom back, it’s worth every second.
Don’t Wait for Perfect – Just Start
If you're feeling stuck or hopeless, let me leave you with this:
You can start a hot dog cart business with nothing.
You can start a cottage food biz right from your kitchen.
You can even check out a massive list of money-making ideas I put together over at: learnhotdogs.com/broke
It’s never too late.
And you're never too broke.
Helpful: Why Hot Dog Carts Still Work – Even When Life Falls Apart
Final Thoughts – You Got This
I ain’t special.
I’m just a guy who got sick of being broke and decided to try something different.
If I can do it — in a borrowed trailer with food stamps — so can you.
Don’t wait.
Take the first step.
Watch the free training, build your plan, and let’s get rollin’.
I love ya.
And I believe in ya.
See you on the street.
You can see my video on how i started a hot dog cart HERE…
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