Craig Hamm of Hammy’s Dogs on Wheels sent me pictures of his brand new bright orange hot dog cart. You MUST see the graphics on this bad boy – SUPER nice!!! More pictures of this “you can’t miss it” hot dog cart are at the bottom of this article.
Craig writes…
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Hey Steve,
Here is my E-Z Built hotdog cart that I built this winter. I will be out selling Nathan’s Hotdogs starting Memorial Day Weekend.
The reason I got into doing the hotdog business is because I liked working in the retail business where I could be around people but I no longer do that anymore so maybe selling dogs will take the place of that.
I have always wanted to have my own business giving some kind of service to the public so what better way in doing so. Currently I have been working in a factory for the past 9 years and people know how dull that can get so maybe selling dogs can boost my confidence and eventually move on to something bigger.
Thanks Steve,
Craig Hamm
Hammy’s Dogs on Wheels
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Awesome job Craig! I love the bright orange color. As I always say, the first step in selling a hot dog is getting the customer’s attention. You have succeeded there for sure.
I also totally dig your custom graphics. It makes you look super pro and that’s important in the second step, building customer confidence. Your cart looks like it could be an extension of a local restaurant, it looks that slick and polished. Great presentation and branding!!!
As far as confidence goes, I have a theory on that as well. The trend nowadays is to tell everyone that they are great so that they don’t have to feel bad about anything. The kids run a race and they all get ribbons. There are no A’s and F’s on report cards. Everyone wins.
That does nothing to build confidence. It just fosters a false sense of security that crumbles at the first setback encountered in the real world. It hurts more than it helps.
What really builds confidence is trying, making mistakes, recovering, then succeeding. And going through that process again and again. True confidence comes from proving to yourself that you can bounce back after a setback because you’ve done it many times in the past.
Starting a hot dog cart business is an awesome way to get the confidence you need to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship. The start up costs are low and the profit potential is unlimited. You can start with one cart, work out the bugs, then just add carts and duplicate your already proven processes. It’s a cookie cutter approach to business growth.
I’d say “good luck” Craig, but I can tell from the attention to detail you put into your E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart, that you won’t need it. You look like a guy who makes his own. And when you know how to manufacture your own luck, you’ll have all the confidence you need to succeed wildly – in your own time and on your own terms.
Go kick some tail my friend, I’m super proud of you!
-Steve
Click on the pictures below for a larger version.
Love this cart! Awesome job and great colors! Best of luck to you!!!
I agree Sherry, the color really makes this cart “pop”. Although we teach how to build this cart in metal, I think the painted version can be more eye catching, especially with professionally designed graphics like Craig utilized.
Hey it looks Great! As long as you’re out there with this cart you’ll be building your success, and you’ll be fine.
Agreed!
WOW! AWESOME, DUDE! Your story sounds a lot like my own and your determination also. You will do great in this business!
Yes he will! Thanks Robin!!!
GREAT JOB……
Thanks for commenting Ed. Supporting each other with encouraging words really goes a long way, especially in the early stages of the biz.
Simple yet very professional looking. A great job with the graphics. Good Luck!!
Way to go bro! That cart is sharp and I love those graphics. As far as confidence goes here is my advice: “Fake it ’til you make it!”. Best of luck!
Fake it til you make it really works. Success is all about mindset (as long as your product and service are good). It’s been shown that the act of smiling stimulates the “happy” centers in the brain, even if the subject is sad. Our physiology and attitudes put us in certain mental states. Choose the ones that mimic success and your odds improve greatly! Thanks Sam!
Steve’s right ! No one wants to hang around someone with a ‘Hang Down Your Head Tom Dooley’ look, or attitude. Go out with an ‘ATTITUDE OF GRADITUDE’ enjoy what comes your way. With that really bautiful cart, there will be plenty coming your way. Go have FUN !
Gratitude is a wonderful attitude. We should all be thankful for living in a place with so much opportunity. Thanks for reminding me of that Chappy!
Oh My Gosh ! I love the color, but the graphics knock this one out of the park! Where did you get them? btw about confidence: fake it till you make it is what I use, e.g. I bought 2 gumball vending machines, and was scared stiff trying to place them in a business, well, I HAD to build my confidence so now I tell people I OWN a vending company! Which I do, but, I never tell them it’s only 2 machines. I noticed a definite change in their attitude by the way I worded it. Now they picture me owning this huge company, it helps my confidence, and helps the charity I work with! Bob D Vending.
Awesome Uncle Frank! I know a lot of my HotDogBiz101 customers also start other businesses as well. The principles I teach in the business section of my course can be applied to businesses of all kinds, so once they “get it” it opens up a universe of options for them. I love your attitude and your determination. Two machines today, 200 machines down the road. You have to start somewhere. Good for you!!!
Hey Craig…way to go…Beautiful graphics and cart…where did you get the umbrella it really sets your cart…???????
Great looking graphics and nice job on your cart! I think your stand will be a hit and you’ll have some fun selling hot dogs at the same time!
Right on Mary Jayne! Money is wonderful, but having fun while you make money is 1000 times better.
WOW! I’ve never seen a more eye-catching rig anywhere! Those graphics are wonderful, and the orange color just seems to “fit” somehow.
Great work; best of fortune to you.
Papa
Hey Papa, I don’t know what it is about orange but it works, doesn’t it?!
Great looking cart, logo is lets say OUTSTANDING, great colors (Orange is the color of my support trailer). I do know about the orange, it works for me, even my wife thought it was cool. Hope you enjoy the hotdog business.. Make it fun.
Duggs Doggs
Good!! Good!!
Doesn’t hurt to be the best looking hot dog man in Georgia, either…
Great looking cart. Best of luck.
Immediately your cart gave me a smile! Love the graphics! Congrats from one newbie to another!!! 🙂
Hope you’re having as much fun as I am and reaping the rewards in believing in yourself and helping others in the process too! Awesome job! 🙂
Well said Julia!
AWESOME!!!! I LIKE THE GRAPHICS.You are dressed for success!!!! GREAT job on your
cart…STAY WITH IT .STEVE’S PLAN WORKS.
I did it the hard way so you don’t have to. Thanks Donny!
WTG that cart rocks …hope the piggy dosen’t get a sun burn…And yes steve plan dose work..and ORDER the book people even with my eye’s the large print i can even read.
good luck HAMMY’S
Thanks for the kind word Pete! I’m very happy for your success. Glad I could help and definitely let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.
Lovin the cart. Lovin the logo. Wish you the best my friend.
NICE!
Nice graphics/logo and cart overall.
Sweet lookin rig!!!!!