Bite-sized training discussions for folks interested in owning a successful food truck business. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/food-truck-training/support

Photography tips without becoming or using a professional photographer. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

140 Tickets an hour is awesome. Until you look at the sales mix and realize missed sales opportunities. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

McDonald's built a 515-page profile on one loyalty customer, predicted his next order, scored his odds of leaving at zero, and then lost him anyway. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

I break down what Toast's 2026 restaurant survey actually says about inflation, hiring, and pricing — and translates it for a business with fixed capacity instead of a dining room. If you don't know your current food cost or your real breakeven number, this is the episode to start with.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Every owner I coach wants to talk about menu, food cost, marketing. Those matter. But none of it matters if you can't legally park where your customers are. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

There is a graphic circulating on Facebook that claims to explain how to determine if you should do an event or not. Guess what it's garbage. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Training employees can be a weakness for any employer, let alone a food truck. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Is it possible to fully run the average food truck with just solar power? Let's find out.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Builders should educate you on how they build, what makes their product better and why you should buy from them. They should not act as if they are trained, educated or experienced in operating successful food trucks. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Lets discuss how you can determine your exact size of generator for your food vending business. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Why you need a weather clause in your catering and private event contracts. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Home 3D printers are showing up on food trucks as a fast fix for equipment gaps, and some owners are printing cups, lids, and scoops without thinking twice.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

There's no standard food trailer rental rate, and pricing one before you handle insurance, repairs, and a real lease is how owners lose months of income in a single season.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Owners who run a tight kitchen maintenance routine often have zero plan for the vehicle that gets them there, until it breaks down on the way to an event. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://open.spotify.com/show/72n65hXnIMHtJHXtcL3tAwSecond go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

A lot of food truck owners say they want to be treated likeprofessionals, but they do not always behave like professionals.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

A messy shoebox of receipts and a commingling bank account isn't a paperwork problem — it's a business flying blind. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Everybody is passing around AI tools built by self-described experts as if they are grandma's chocolate cookie recipe. Except the result isn't worth the chew. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Equipment breaks down when you least expect it, and the pressure to fix it fast leads a lot of food truck owners to sign the first financing offer they see. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

This episode breaks down what the real data says about credit card surcharging and why the fee you can see isn't the one costing you money.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one. Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

An owner asked AI how to clean a commercial griddle and got a confident, polished, wrong answer. This episode breaks down why that happened and why new owners are the most exposed to it.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me. First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one.Second go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me.First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://open.spotify.com/show/72n65hXnIMHtJHXtcL3tAwSecond go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me.First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://open.spotify.com/show/72n65hXnIMHtJHXtcL3tAwSecond go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? Please do two things for me.First hit "Follow" on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://open.spotify.com/show/72n65hXnIMHtJHXtcL3tAwSecond go to https://www.nsfva.org/join and become a member today!

Does you day seem filled with complainers and people that want to take advantage of your food truck? Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

People will give feedback if you ask for it. Your goal is to improve from what you learn. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Is Free Beer a killer promotion or a business killer?Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Education is priceless. Never turn down learning find a way to afford it. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Eaters love Finder Apps, but can you survive with Finder Apps alone?Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Part four of my interview with Josh Talley.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Part three of the interview with Josh Talley. Reach Josh at https://www.kingmedigital.com/ or Sushi Squad at https://linktr.ee/sushi.squadReal-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Part two of the interview with Josh Talley. Reach Josh at https://www.kingmedigital.com/ or Sushi Squad at https://linktr.ee/sushi.squadReal-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

The first of a four part episode with Josh Talley owner of Sushi Squad in Salt Lake City Utah. Find all about Sushi Squad at https://linktr.ee/sushi.squad and more about Josh and marketing at https://www.kingmedigital.com/Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Everyday food truck owners face frustrations and some want to sell out over those frustrations.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Are event promoters getting greedy or are food truck owners making bad choices?Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Don't spend all you r money on just getting open there are many expenses beyond the truck or trailer. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Brand new? Here are the best beginner menus to try out. It is about learning to be good not offering 27 burgers. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Should you use a Fry Daddy on a food truck?Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Your acceptance of your results does not mean you are successful. It means you accept things they way they are. Perhaps ignoring higher sales or better procedures. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Events need to become great at tracking their own attendees. They should become as detailed as Disney.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Often ads are just hype. Especially when it comes to a used food truck or trailer. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Lets talk about insurance and what you need to protect yourself. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Should you consider a serve self condiment station for your food truck?Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Is it a good idea to purchase a camper and convert it into a food truck?Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Advice can sound logical and insightful and still be bad unusable talk. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Are you ready for truck # 2?Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

Yes you need a business plan. You need to research it and write it, not a stranger. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

You are NOT free labor. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

What passion means for your business. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

What you need to know about canceling a contract.Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

What should I pay my people is a common question for a new food truck owner. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!

People instinctively notice something wrong with AI generated photos and text. Don't damage your brand as being fake. Real-world food truck training in about 10 minutes. Profit, pricing, food cost, speed of service, marketing, events, and smart systems—no hype, just what works.Enjoyed this episode? First Hit Follow on Spotify so you never miss a new one: https://bit.ly/3LkAF4w Then go to https://nsfva.org/join/ and become a member today!