Today I talk with Hot Dog Profits Premium member Paul “Chappy” Chapman. Paul is a Pastor, Coast Guardsman, and Hot Dog Slinger from Stockton California.
Paul has a unique story. He got into the hot dog biz as the result of building an E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart as a rehab project after emerging from a brain hemorrhage induced coma.
Be sure to check out the pictures of his cart with on-board refrigeration at the end of this article. He did a great job!
In addition to being inspired by hearing how Paul beat the odds, you will really benefit from listening to him share his tips and tricks about selling more hot dogs from a cart.
In this interview you will learn:
- the importance of presentation
- the fast track to passing inspections
- how to increase sales with a simple menu trick
- how to increase tips in your jar
- the truth about paying taxes in an all cash business
- how to harness the power of a million dollar ad budget for free
It’s all in this edition of the Original Hot Dog Cart Radio – Broadcasting from HotDogProfits.com since 2009.
Click the link below to listen. I hope you enjoy it!
Hot Dog Cart Radio – Paul Chapman – Pastor, Coast Guardsman, Hot Dog Slinger
-Steve
click the pictures below for a larger version
very nice looking cart
Awesome cart love it
Looks good.
Nice cart Paul!!
Cheers!!
OMG. what fun. We now operate a Steve cart. We love it!
Very nice cart Paul . Youuu look great Bro thank God for your miraculous recovery. Your family must be very excited that your doing well. Hey I was wondering if I could speak with you regarding passing the health inspection . I am in California also. Soo please contact me at corneliushaywood@gmail. Com
Your cart and car look great. Where and who built your cart. I like the Idea of pulling your car and cart into 2 parking spots. Just fee the the meters. what happens if you have a handicap sticker. Just pay for one? I am just getting started with this venture. Rick
You should talk with your local authorities about the do’s and dont’s on parking.
I’m also in California getting ready to start my hot dog cart and listening to Steve and Paul help alot I would have never thought of Formica for the top.
Nice cart and an inspiring story! On question The “Bubble Lids” on your cart what are they called and where do yo get them I have not been able to find them.
Thanks for sharing your story an for your service!
Bernie
snappershotdogs.com
Great interview…Enjoyed every minute….It is nice to hear when someone does it right..Essayons to Chappy…Duggs Doggs Good!! Good!!
Nice looking cart Chappy!…That looks like a fridge on the rear of the cart. Can I ask where you got it and what it cost?….I had a metal cart that I used for 3 years and sold it. Now I am going to build the EZ built…side serve like yours. How do like side serve versus end serve?