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Today’s guest has made a big splash in his Atlanta community, thanks to some wildly popular ice pops and one stunning brand. As their website makes clear, the team behind King of Pops knows how to make an impression. They’ve developed a huge social media following and built a community around creative tie-in events, all while staying true to their personality, message, and ion for creating great pops. Steven Carse is with me today to share some of his strategies for keeping customers coming back, leveraging social media and local press, and building a loyal following. King of Pops’s creative approach to their business is something every FoodTruckr needs to hear. Let’s get to it! Links and resources from the show: King of Pops King of Pops on Facebook and Twitter Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! Image credit: William Frank Fox About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS037: How to Cultivate an Awesome Brand – with Steven from King of Pops appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

Today’s guest is in the midst of building her dream. Magic Coffee Truck is about to hit the streets of Atlanta, thanks to the hard work of owner Sharon Turner. Many of my guests on the FoodTruckr School Podcast are already living the dream: Their trucks are up and running, and the hurdles of getting their business on the road are behind them. Sharon, however, is right in the middle of those early struggles, and she’s gained insights every FoodTruckr should hear. She’ll share her tips on navigating strict codes and permits, reaching out to local food truck associations, and finding the right legal help. If you’re an aspiring FoodTruckr like Sharon, listen up! Her advice will help you spend less time reinventing the wheel and more time turning your dream into reality. Links and resources from the show: Magic Coffee Truck Magic Coffee Truck on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast!   Image credit: Magic Coffee Truck on Instagram About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS036: The Hard Work of a Building a Dream – with Sharon of Magic Coffee Truck appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

What does it take to cater to hundreds of hungry pizza lovers at one time? No one knows better than  Joshua Goldstein, head chef and owner of The Pizza Wagon. Josh’s trailer serves up delicious pizzas to the Pennsylvania area, all cooked inside a wood-burning brick oven. The Pizza Wagon doesn’t follow the traditional food truck route, however—it’s a catering business specifically designed to feed large groups. In this episode, Josh shares how he feeds a crowd and keeps his brick oven running like clockwork. He’ll reveal the benefits of catering over serving from the street and the unique challenges of maintaining a mobile pizzeria. If you’re curious what the catering route can do for you and your food truck, listen in! Links and resources from the show: Pizza Wagon Catering The Pizza Wagon on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast!   Image credit: Pizza Wagon Catering About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS035: Catering for a Crowd – with Josh of The Pizza Wagon appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

Does the thought of buying and maintaining a traditional food truck seem daunting, expensive, or simply not your style? You might be interested in this radical food trucking alternative: cargo bikes. My guest today is Phillip Ross, owner of Metrofiets, a Portland-based company that creates cargo bikes. When food vendors first approached him about creating custom bikes for their business, he was skeptical—would it really work? As it turns out, serving food from a cargo bike is not only possible, but a successful and totally unique way to make a huge impact with a small footprint. Phil’s here to share how food vendors have used their cargo bikes to streamline their business, by expensive permits, and stand out from the crowd. Let’s get to it! Links and resources from the show: Metrofiets Metrofiets on Twitter and Facebook Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast!   Image credit: Richard Masoner / Cyclelicious About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS034: How to Make a Huge Impact with a Small Footprint – with Phil of Metrofiets appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

You just might recognize this episode’s special guest. That’s because Carol Rosenberg competed on Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race with the unforgettable Military Moms. After being a stay-at-home mom for ten years, Carol (whose husband serves with Special Forces) decided it was time to try something new. For her, that meant culinary school. Carol became an accomplished chef and soon became hungry for a way to take her career to the next level. She found it in food trucking. Carol’s food truck journey has thrown her plenty of curve balls, but she hasn’t let that stop her. She’s here today to talk through some of the speed bumps she’s encountered, how she got through them, and the story behind her totally unique truck. If you’re craving some FoodTruckr inspiration, you won’t want to miss Carol’s amazing story! Links and resources from the show: Military Moms Military Moms on Facebook Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS033: Courageous Food Trucking with Carol of Military Moms appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

This episode is one every FoodTruckr should hear. Today, we’re digging in deep on how to market your food truck. My guest today is Brandon Lewin, a marketer and strategist with a special place in his heart for food trucks. Brandon has taken his digital marketing training all over the country, sharing his wisdom with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike. He’s learned where business owners tend to struggle with their marketing, especially in social media. He decided to do some in-depth research into these issues, and he’s bringing that research straight to the FoodTruckr community. Whether you’re a food truck veteran or just starting out, you’ve got to hear Brandon’s tips for giving your marketing a serious boost. He also has a special gift for the FoodTruckr community: a free copy of his Twitter strategy guide, Chirp, Chirp. Check out his guide, and get ready to start marketing your food truck the smart way. Links and resources from the show: BrandonMLewin.com Down With The Man Brandon on Twitter Chirp, Chirp – Brandon’s how-to guide for Twitter, free! Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS032: Marketing Your Food Truck the Smart Way – with Brandon Lewin appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

Correction from the Editor: During the interview, Pat mistakenly said that Shiel Worcester is from Richmond, Virginia, and that her website is jam-bakery.com. Shiel is actually from Richmond, Vermont, and she has a brand new website up at http://www.jambakerymobile.com. We apologize for the incorrect information. Please be sure to visit Shiel’s website and check out all the awesomeness Jam Bakery has to offer! Shiel Worcester has a ion for building community through food. But Shiel doesn’t just feed her Vermont community—she’s building her business with them, gathering locally-sourced ingredients and connecting with local farmers along the way. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Shiel took her ion for baking on the road with Jam Bakery, serving up a seasonal menu of pies and pastries. In this episode, you’ll here more on how she used crowdfunding to kick off her food truck journey and the challenges she faced turning her part-time ion into a full-time business. Shiel also has some excellent advice for food truckers who want to source their ingredients locally. Sound sweet? Check out what Shiel has to say about building a food truck with and for your community. Links and resources from the show: Jam Bakery Jam Bakery on Facebook and Instagram Jam Bakery Kickstarter Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast!   Image credit: Jam Bakery About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS031: The Community You Build Through Food – with Shiel Worcester of Jam Bakery appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

In today’s episode, we’ve got another amazing food truck alternative for you: Taco Bike. Cayla Mackey brings organic, local, sustainable breakfast tacos to the Nashville community, all from the back of a bicycle. Not only does Taco Bike produce absolutely zero waste, but it’s also the first certified organic restaurant in the South. Sustainability isn’t just Cayla’s business model—it’s a personal ion. As a vegan, Cayla grew frustrated by how difficult it was to enjoy a meal anywhere but her own home. She decided to change that herself, and Taco Bike was born. Cayla’s here today to give us the low-down on sustainable food trucking, becoming USDA organic and REAL certified, the challenges of being a solo food vendor, and what she would have done differently if she could do it all again. If you’ve got a ion for making a difference with your food trucking, this is the episode for you. Enjoy! Links and resources from the show: Taco Bike Taco Bike on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram USDA Organic Certification REAL Certification Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast!   Image credit: Taco Bike on Kickstarter About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS030: Changing the World One Taco at a Time – with Cayla of Taco Bike appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

I’m very excited to introduce Nathan Beck, founder of Natedogs. Nathan’s here to talk about something we haven’t covered yet on Foodtruckr: the unique challenges and benefits of running a food cart, rather than a food truck. Nathan also shares his approach to building a memorable, high-quality brand for his cart. Nathan’s cart allows him to have an even more personal interaction with his customers than he would in a conventional truck. He’s also had to get creative ing a small space, building his menu, and meeting demand—important skills for any food trucker. Take a look at the Natedogs website, and you’ll see that Nathan’s been just as creative with his branding. Nathan’s put thought into the look and feel of everything, from the mustard labels to the shoes he wears. And it’s not just visual—Nathan’s grown his brand and connected with his community by partnering with other local businesses in some very clever ways. If you like the idea of a smaller-scale, more affordable alternative to food trucking, you’ve got to check out Nathan and his one-of-a-kind cart! Links and resources from the show: Natedogs Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast!   image via Natedogs About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS029: Food Carting in Style with Nathan Beck from Natedogs appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

This week’s guest has taken San Francisco by storm with his ingenious food truck, Bacon Bacon. That’s right—one food truck, twice the bacon! Jim Angelus started out in the restaurant world, but when he and his wife started a family, Jim started looking for a way to escape the difficult hours so common in the restaurant industry. Bacon Bacon was his solution. He’s watched business blow up (on one occasion, literally!) to include three food trucks, a café, and a mobile trailer. I asked Jim what he’d do differently if he could go back in time and build Bacon Bacon all over again, and his answers pack some great advice. Jim talks about sticking to a crystal-clear vision, building the perfect menu, where to turn for advice, and letting go of the desire to be everything to everybody. Jim’s words of wisdom are a must-listen for any aspiring food trucker, no matter where you are in your journey. Tune in to hear Jim’s amazing, bacon-filled story, and enjoy! Links and resources from the show: Bacon Bacon SF Bacon Bacon on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast!   image via Bacon Bacon SF About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS028: How to Forge a Food Truck Empire with Jim from Bacon Bacon SF appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

Warning: Your mouth might water just hearing about this food truck. Brown Shuga Soul Food has been serving up pulled pork, ribs, mac-n-cheese, and more for nearly four years, and Chef Yvonne Anderson-Thomas is here to share how she’s done it. Yvonne started out in the restaurant industry running her own brick-and-mortar restaurant. She left that behind in search of a way to keep cooking without the maintenance and financial hassle of a traditional restaurant. Food trucking was her answer. Keeping a truck in business long-term is no easy feat. Yvonne walks us through how to keep a truck efficient, adapt to a mobile kitchen, and work alongside your family. She’s also got some great tips on where you can turn to find local resources and ive mentors. I can’t wait for you to hear some of the wisdom Chef Yvonne has to offer! Links and resources from the show: Brown Shuga Soul Food Small Business istration Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! image via Brown Shuga Soul Food About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS027: How to Keep a Food Truck in Business with Yvonne from Brown Shuga Soul Food appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

I’m so excited to introduce you to the mastermind behind some of the best-designed food trucks I’ve seen. He’s Jeremy Adams, founder of Prestige Food Trucks. The folks at Prestige design and build custom food trucks and mobile kitchens, working with each aspiring food trucker to create a totally unique truck experience every time. They’ve tackled some wild and amazing requests—everything from roof-mounted LED frog eyes to a fully-functional lighthouse. They’re pros, and they’re full of smart advice on how to make your food truck unforgettable. Jeremy breaks down the must-have visual elements for any food truck, as well as tips for working with your truck designer. Jeremy’s a firm believer in making your truck a destination, not just a convenient spot to pick up a bite to eat. Listen in for his advice for making your dream truck a reality! Links and resources from the show: Prestige Food Trucks Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS026: Building Your Truck with Jeremy from Prestige Food Trucks appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

I’m thrilled to bring you this very special episode of the FoodTruckr School Podcast, where I interview Jacquie Berglund, CEO of FINNEGANS and mastermind behind the FINNEGANS Reverse Food Truck. That’s right, a reverse food truck. Instead of selling food, FINNEGANS collects it. This mobile food bank accepts non-perishable food, cash, and even credit card donations. Proceeds go right back to help feeding the hungry. When Jacquie launched the Reverse Food Truck one year ago, she didn’t realize it was going to become a full-time job. Nevertheless, with an amazing team and tremendous help from the community, FINNEGANS has become a thriving and sustainable business. You can find six other reverse food trucks around the country, all inspired by the FINNEGANS model. If you’ve been hunting for your big food truck idea, listen to Jacquie’s story. Her exciting and rewarding journey with FINNEGANS just might inspire you to create a reverse food truck of your own. Enjoy the episode! Links and resources from the show: FINNEGANS website Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for ing me, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS025: Reverse Food Trucking with Jacquie Berglund from FINNEGANS appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

If you’re thinking about funding your food truck with a Kickstarter, listen up. I’ve got Malcolm Bedell with me on this episode of the Foodtruckr School Podcast, talking about his up-and-coming food truck ‘Which Please. When I say up-and-coming, I mean it: his Kickstarter is happening right now. He’s got just two days to go in his campaign. In this episode, Malcolm shares his journey from cubicle to food blog (and, we hope, from food blog to food truck). He’ll reveal why he chose to fund his truck through Kickstarter, how he got his first donations rolling in, and how he came up with his killer Kickstarter rewards.. You’ll also hear Malcolm’s tips for monetizing your food blog and taking dynamic photos of your culinary creations. Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to check out the ‘Wich Please Kickstarter! Links and resources from the show: ‘Wich Please Kickstarter From Away – Malcolm’s food blog Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks so much, and I’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast!   photo credit: ‘Wich Please About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS024: Food Trucks and Kickstarter with Malcolm Bedell from ‘Wich Please appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

Smooth starts are rare in the food truck world, as Conor and JP know all too well. As owners of Copper Chefs Food Truck and Catering, they’ve endured their share of trials and tribulations bringing their French-American bistro cuisine to the Houston community. This week, we reap the benefits of their hard-won wisdom! In this episode of the FoodTruckr School Podcast, the Copper Chefs reveal what to expect from your early days as a FoodTruckr, and how to prepare for bumps along the way. Generator hiccups, health inspection hurdles, adapting to a mobile kitchen…you name it, the Copper Chefs have tackled it. No matter where you are in your food truck career, you’ll want to hear Conor and JP’s advice on what to expect on your road to success. I can’t thank these two talented chefs enough for sharing their knowledge and insight. Enjoy! Links and Resources from the Show: Copper Chefs Food Truck and Catering Copper Chefs Facebook Page Right click and save-as to the podcast MP3 file Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share this podcast with your friends and family! Thanks so much, and we’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! photo credit: Robert Neff About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS023- What to Expect Early in Your Food Truck Career with Conor and JP of Copper Chefs appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

Welcome to a special episode of FoodTruckr school! Today, we’re happy to welcome Tommy Marudi to the show, one of the three chefs on the champion food truck from this past season of The Great Food Truck Race. After seven weeks on the road, Middle Feast took home the gold (and their food truck + $50,000!) in a well-deserved win in front of food truck fans watching from all over the world. City by city, challenge after challenge (and lesson after lesson), Tommy, his sister Hilla Marudi and friend Arkadi Kluger kept pushing forward and eventually winning the contest, but also our hearts. Today, Tommy shares with us his excitement for the truck moving forward after the win (they don’t even have their truck ready yet!), as well as what it was like as a chef on a food truck for the first time ever, and some awesome behind the scenes info about the show. My favorite part is when Tommy talks about his inspiration – what truly helped him get through all the tough times while on the road – his daughter, who was waiting at home for him. Having a daughter myself, I could definitely relate, and again it’s just one of the many reasons why we all loved that Middle Feast came out on top this season. Listen in, enjoy, and if you’re looking to start your own food truck dream, check out How to Start a Food Truck: The Definitive Guide, created by us! Use the coupon code itunes during checkout to get 20% off! Links and Resources from the Show: Middle Feast Food Truck Main Website Middle Feast on Twitter Middle Feast Facebook Page How to Start a Food Truck: The Definitive Guide Right-click here to the MP3 file Thanks for Listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share with your friend and family if you’d like! Thanks so much, and we’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! photo credit: Food Network     About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS022- Season 5 Great Food Truck Race Champion, Tommy Marudi from Middle Feast! appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

Imagine having a job that you’ve worked hard to earn, making great money, and then quitting entirely to do something completely brand new. Well, that’s exactly what today’s guest, Jeremie Banet has done. He has recently quit his full-time job as a successful fund manager on Wall Street to go full-time with a brand new food truck. Alongside Jeremie’s wife, Nissa, they will be starting a food truck (that isn’t yet on the road at the time of this recording), that will serve the Los Angeles and Orange County (CA) areas with classic French bistro cuisine – Le CROQUE. In this episode, you’ll hear from both Jeremie and Nissa as they begin their journey together. You’ll hear why Jeremie decided to quit his job, and what the reaction was like from the people around him. You’ll also hear how Nissa has been smartly fine-tuning her recipes while waiting for the truck to be ready for the road, and how they’ve been able to leverage traditional media at the same time. Inspiring, educational, and we all truly with Jeremie and Nissa success with Monsieur Madame! Links and Resources from the Show: Monsieur Madame Food Truck Monsieur Madame Facebook Page Right-click here to the MP3 file Thanks for Listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share with your friend and family if you’d like! Thanks so much, and we’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast!       About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS021- Quitting Wall Street to Start a Food Truck with Jeremie and Nissa Banet appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

The Great Food Truck Race on Food Network is in the middle of it’s fifth successful season. That tells you something about this industry – it’s growing, and it’s becoming more mainstream. It’s growing so much, The Food Network has decided to air a second show about food trucks called Food Truck Face Off! We couldn’t be more excited! Food Truck Face Off airs on Thursday, October 2nd at 8:00pm ET/PT, and I’m very happy to welcome one of the first contestants on the show, Vasavi Kumar! On this episode, Vasavi talks about how she got on the show, what it was like (especially working with her Father on the truck!), and what she’s learned from this whole experience. You’ll get a taste of what the show is like, and get to know one of the contestants, before the show even airs – how cool is that?! We’ll tune into the new show when it airs for sure, but for now, you can enjoy this sneak peek. Links and Resources from the Show: Food Truck Face Off The Great Food Truck Race VasaviKumar.com Right-click here to the MP3 file Thanks for Listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share with your friend and family if you’d like! Thanks so much, and we’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! image by Gloria Cabada-Leman   About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS020- Food Truck Face Off – Vasavi Kumar appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

Starting a food truck is a dream that is very much alive in today’s world, and many chefs and entrepreneurs are making that dream come true. Like with anything awesome, however, it’s not always the easiest thing in the world to do, which is exactly why we published our brand new book, How to Start a Food Truck: The Definitive Guide. Beyond the right information and the how-tos, it’s always good to get a real-life FoodTruckr’s point of view and experience on the industry and what it’s really like to get started. Gina, who owns Get the Scoop, a gourmet ice cream and fun food food truck out of Rochford, South Dakota, s us today on the FoodTruckr School Podcast to give us the real deal on what it’s like to be in this business. She gives us amazing tips and advice, from everything to getting started, financing and even adding a catering element to your food truck as well. Definitely a must-listen – for those who are looking to get started and those who are already on the road but want more out of their trucking experience. Be sure to say thanks to Gina on Facebook and Twitter when you get a chance. Right-click here to the MP3 file Thanks for Listening, and if you enjoyed it… Please leave a rating and review on iTunes, and share with your friend and family if you’d like! Thanks so much, and we’ll see you in the next episode of The FoodTruckr School Podcast! About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS019- What’s it REALLY Like to Start a Food Truck with Gina from Get the Scoop appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.

Over the last few months, the team here at FoodTruckr.com has been working overtime getting things ready for something very special: the launch of our brand new book, How to Start a Food Truck: The Definitive Guide! That’s right! Due to popular demand for a convenient, all-in-one how to start a food truck guide, the FoodTruckr team has been putting in the research and work to create what we believe is the best guide out there to help you get started on your food truck journey. Everything from financing to marketing and customer service, commissaries to POS systems, it’s all in here! The book launches on Monday, August 18th, but we’d love to give you a preview with an audio version of the book, more specifically the foreword, and the introduction. The foreword is a recount of my very first experience with a food truck and how that moment changed my life, and the introduction is all about what the book can do for you. We hope you enjoy, and we look forward to serving you so that you can serve your community and create a life of your dreams! Right-click here to the MP3 file Thanks for Listening, and if you enjoyed it… You can get the book when it launches at our book page here! Cheers! About the AuthorPat Flynn is the founder and CEO of FoodTruckr. He’s a regular ol’ Joe and happy family man who happens to be a successful online entrepreneur. When he’s not building companies, engaging fans, or (most likely) chasing his kids around the house wearing something ridiculous, he’s tracking down a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich from the Urban Eats truck in San Diego. Twitter is his favorite hangout—say hi to Pat @PatFlynn. The post FS018- How to Start a Food Truck Book (Foreword and Introduction) appeared first on FoodTruckr | How to Start and Run a Successful Food Truck Business.