Money follows speed.
Need to make money fast? If you find yourself in that situation you are not alone. I’m going to show you how to fast track your hot dog biz as I answer a great question from a Hot Dog Profits Premium member.
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Hi Steve,
I have always planned that when I turned 40 I would start a business of some kind because I want to teach my children entrepreneurship in a business we can do together.
The hot dog business seems perfect because it’s low investment for a reasonable return with flexible hours.
So, I’ve been taking my time trying to make everything perfect for my little business – but now my situation has changed. I need cash fast, and my little orderly business plans are out the window.
So……. my question to you……I don’t really want to cut corners, and I tend to be a perfectionist, but I’ve got to move my behind on this. Can you counsel me how to go fast?
I am watching the videos in Hot Dog Profits Premium and putting my plan of action together. Like is this possible to be slinging next week? What am I looking at here from your experience?
Elpi
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Hi Elpi,
Yes, you could be making money a week from now, but only if you…
ACT. FAST. TODAY.
Taking massive action right now is the only way to be wildly successful in a short period of time. You simply can not wait for everything to be perfect.
You gotta be the cheetah.
Get out there now, do something fast, make big mistakes, learn from them, and move on as quickly as possible.
(Mistakes are a natural byproduct of growth. If you aren’t making any, you’re not pushing hard enough.)
How fast can you get your hot dog biz up and running? Dig this…
I have a student who joined HDP Premium on a Sunday evening and started going through the course work. He got so excited that he went out on Tuesday and booked a gig for Saturday.
Problem was, he didn’t have a cart yet…
Time to be the cheetah.
So he busted his behind and built an E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart from our plans and videos in just 3 days! When I asked him how he did that, he modestly replied that he was former military and he was used to doing what ever he had to to Get Things Done. No biggie.
That is awesome! And that is exactly how successful slingers think and operate.
So think about what you are going to do TODAY to move you closer to your goal.
Then stop thinking about it – and DO IT. Make sure it gets done today, come hell or high water.
Do that every day and you will accomplish more in one week than most folks accomplish in one month.
To your success!
-Steve
P.S. Readers – tell me what you are going to do TODAY to be the Cheetah. What will you do to TODAY to either start your hot dog biz, or to take it to the next level. Let’s hear you in the comments!
I just finished some minor repairs and I’ve done most of my shopping. I have one more repair to do that’s non-time sensitive, but I’m getting everything ready so that when the weather breaks I can jump out there and start slinging!
Think you can top last year Robin? It was your best yet…
I sure hope so!
I’ve had to raise some prices in a somewhat unnoticeable way; offering large and small sizes, and putting up 50 cents here and there. Last year it didn’t stop raining until July and it was the best year yet, so I hope between an earlier start and taking credit cards I should do pretty well. That is, if winter ever quits!!! We’ve had quite a roller coaster of warm and cold and expect snow again next week!
Aye matey !! Come hell or high water indeed !!
Go for it, but remember one very important thing.
Keep it simple & things will be easier to manage.
Ye can always try things once ye get established.
We’ll be getting high water in the coming weeks.
Part of the deal when working on the water !!
Aaaarrrrrr to all ye slinger mates !!
1St Mate Jim.
Indeed. Simple is faster.
See any cheetahs on the river?
I still be lookin fer a giant dog o puss !!
Har har harrrr !!
Robin…The weather will break very soon. Knowing that, NOW is the time to post a sign banner flag poster, something that lets passerbyers know you will be here shortly at this spot at these times. I always work today alittle bit for tomorrow. While you are placing your material you can also do a site inspection, looking for anything new since you were there last.
good luck, joe
Work a little today for tomorrow. Love that!
you definately need to act fast! if you dont gobble up a good spot someone else will. Have you ever had an idea and didnt do anything about it, then saw that someone else had the same idea and did? Then your kicking yourself saying ” if only I had done that , I could be in their shoes”! well you can bet someon else, probably in your town is thinking of doing a hot dog cart or some other food venture, probably in the same spot you want to as well!! You had better get moving on it, or someone else will take the oppurtunity and pounce. Also you dont have to wait for weather to break to get busy. I use the winter time to call locations and secure spots for future events! I now have a NBA basketball team, and an outdoor concert venue that i sling at. This coming up May I have Lynyrd Skynyrd concert along with Big & Rich, on back to back days! Also look for other oppurtunities, hot dogs arent the only thing out there , but they can get you in the door. I used my cart at the outdoor concert venue, then when i saw they had no salesman of chairs, as it was an outdoor in a field event, i told the event cordinator i would be glad to set up a booth renting chairs to concert goers! double whammy, im slinging weiners and my wife is renting chairs! 20 for the chair, then when you bring it back we give you 10 back!
Nice!
My spot is as secure as it can get! I already have my town license for it and the town will let NO ONE else operate there. 🙂
Hi Steve I have just joined HotDogProfitsPremium.Com I live in BRITISH COLOMBIA CANADA . Thank you for every thing you have done for us putting this package out ,for me it has changed my life already. I am looking forward to a great future and hope the same for all of you .The UGOTTA HAVA HOTDOG COMPANY.BC CANADA.
It’s good to have you Cody! I’m sure I’ll be talking with you in the Member’s Area. Love the biz name!
I agree “DO IT” my biggest problem was money… I set up a budget and sticking to it. 3 Days ago I ordered the pans for my hot dog cart. My boss said what else do you need? I told her basically to get going I need my license and my food. I have everything else. She suggested that while I wait on the other things I need to get out on my days off and sell them. Even if I do not have everything I want I have enough to get started. I will I am waiting on my pans to arrive then I can get my license and Water Heater in 1 week 3 days. and I am off to sell Hot Dogs. My Hot dogs!
Red Snappers all the way o the bank.
Good for you Bernie! Sell ’em all!
Hey Steve!
April is our intended openinng month. We’ve been building a trailer for this venture by converting a cargo trailer and I spoe with the body shop an it will be out of the paint shop this coming Monday. I already met with the health department and plan on taking it for the inspection next week and the fire marshall. Have a couple of late nights next week wraping things up and have been approved to open at a K-Mart in town, have a series of fishing tournaments lined up beginning 4/1/2014 for tuesday evenings, and will more than likely be at a bbq festival 20 minutes up the road on friday and saturday night. That’s 3 gigs in the first week! I have been using your information and these resources are invaluable. The website is still in survey mode but I will make it go live once the inspection is passed. I also have all the hot dogs lined up and currently will be the only slinger in GA selling this hot dog. I will keep you posted. Oh, and the trailer is being panted Corvette yellow!
Awesome Charlie! Pics!! Send Pics!!!
Started hot dog slinging when I retired 1 year ago for something to keep me busy. I bought your videos just before Christmas the new cart will be completed next week with plans for at least 2 more this year. So much for retirement . I get requests all the time to set up in their location even have the health inspector sending me gigs when people ask who can sell or give hot dogs away at an event. Started with one for something to do my new goal is 6 then just manage them. Photo of cart to follow when completed next week. Jerry’s BIG DOG house.
That’s wonderful Jerry. Please keep me posted on your progress!
TrentDawgs is about to hit the streets! Kansas vending year begins April 1st (no foolin) so in the next week we’ll be getting inspected and licensed and planning a mini-grand opening on the 1st, with free dawgs for our faithful and patiently waiting fans who’ve been cheering this along for a year now. My son Trenton (aka TrentDawg) has Williams Syndrome and is about the happiest person I’ve ever met. He is also blessed with a magnetic personality and an infectious smile, And also Happens to have a Mom, big Sis and Aunt who will be doing the majority of the “work”, eager to see him succeed. Thanks for all the experience you all share and of course, the Big Dog where all the Magic will happen! Peace, Love, TrentDawgs! 🙂
Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your story with us!
Great response. I worried that I might be ridiculous ……..now I realize…….I am the cheetah!
Yudacheda!
I have always believed that being faithful, and consistent at your location, and have a sharp presentation will speed you to the top. People eat with their eyes before they eat with their lips. Presentation, Presentation, Presentation !
Right on Chappy. (Chappy has a special treat for you slingers – stay tuned!)
Hey Steve… remember the wiener women? Six months in Wisconsin. Six months in Arizona. We have been lucky to make some good choices in our 5 years + career. We love what we do. Love. The over thinking and over planning seems to be the death of some doggers. We say you will never make a dime with your hot dog cart in the garage. Get to it wiener nation… if you only make 100 bucks that is 100 bucks you didn’t wake up with. Go slingers….whip those wieners. Sue and Rena. Suerena’ s wieners
“We say you will never make a dime with your hot dog cart in the garage.”
Quote of the day!
Thanks ladies!
Steve…we love you man. Want one more. NO TIME ON THE PUTER WHEN YOU ARE SLINGING THE WIENERS. True story. Call us.
Love you two too! I’m guilty of ‘puting while slinging. Repeat offender actually…
coulda woulda a shoulda
the three guys and never accomplished anything
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three kinds of people in the world
people who make it happen
people that watched it happen
people say what happened
Hey Elpi
Do it now an don’t look back. I know u will be just fine.
My wife and myself have met Steve and his family – u will not find a better family. Steve has a wealth of knowledge. He is as honest and truthful as can be. He has never steered us wrong. We as Slingers r so Blessed to have Steve. Keep us informed on ur success. Steve is Top Shelf.
By following Steve and other hotdog vendors advice and experience I built my fisrt cart a couple of years ago. I even built a couple and sold them, now I’ve built my first enclosed hotdog unit. Saturday was my first day out,windy and a little cold but, I was comfortable and cozy.
I call that “taking action”! Good job!
Just wondering how Elpi’s been doing. Any additional advice for another brother with sorta the same sitch? Gotta get out there and slingin by June! Thanks from Uncle Todd…
Steve I appreciate your advice as well as everyone who has written in .I have a quick question for the community.I have a hot dog cart in sarasota fl. It’s diamond cut stainless steel.the problem is the person I bought it from must have put some kinda cleaner that made it dull and not shimmy kinda streaky is the any trick of trade to get it back even a little thanks curbside grill
It will probably need to be buffed out with super fine buffing compound. You can get it at auto parts stores. Try this in a small unobtrusive area first to see how well it works.
Just do it Elpi remember a person who doesn’t make mistakes makes nothing.Wishing you all the best.
Dane
Right on Dane!
Great advice Steve. It hits home for me because I’m always afraid to get moving. Afraid of failing, I guess. I’ve wanted to do something like this for years. I just ordered a cart and I’m going to do this. I don’t care anymore! ! I just want to do it I’m quitting my job and going for it!!
Thanks for all the advise and articles! ! They have helped me push towards my goals!!!
It doesn’t have to be an all or nothing proposition. You can start out part time and quit your job when your business can sustain you. Or, if you are risk tolerant there is no faster way to reach your goals than to jump in with both feet. Good luck Rose!
I have really appreciated all of your emails. I am at that point; I passed my Food managers class and inspection two days ago. I’m getting ready for a cookout for my family on Saturday to get all the kinks worked out. I plan to do some footwork on some possible locations to set up in my city on Monday. I’m looking to run hard until it gets too cold to operate, probably at the end of October. I have read your book, and it has been a blessing. I truly am looking forward to good times. Thank you!!
Sounds like a plan Chad! Glad my book has been helpful. Good luck!
-Steve