How It Started… Sometimes getting the cart before the horse (or the chickens before the coop) can pay off. It can give you just enough kick in the pants to force you onto to the dance floor. My wife wanted a chicken. Well, we’ve just moved and I’m in no way ready to build a […]
motivation
Be a Peanut
Howdy, folks! I have a plan in mind, so even though you are probably wondering “Why the heck is Ben talking about a peanut?” Just go with me here for a minute. You’re Worth More Than “Just A…”
Sell 30 Hot Dogs an Hour?
Hi, folks! Do you have questions about the hot dog business? I have answers! Not all of the answers, but I hope some of this information helps you in your hot dog cart business. Goals and Obstacles How do you handle your business? You’d better be setting goals, first of all. Otherwise, you won’t know […]
Quitcher Bitchin’ and Other Stuff
Hi folks! Here’s an unscheduled short episode with a few things I get off my chest. Tip Jar Ideas Somebody sent me a picture of his funny tip jar today, and you can customize it so it works for your neighborhood. Make it humorous! A Little Rant… It’s a fact of life. Crap happens. I […]
Getting What You Want Out of Life?
Hey, folks. Sometimes I hear stories from hot dog vendors or street food vendors who are having trouble in business or in life. You’ve probably heard my story about how I got started in hot dog vending (if you haven’t, you can read about it here). And I know this business isn’t for everybody, but […]