Just got this comment from long time reader Jim M. who says the only thing stopping him is that he has no garage to build his hot dog cart in. Problem solved Jim. Read on…
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Dear Mr. Steve,
I live in a small place and I want to build an E-Z Built hotdog cart. I just have never had a garage to properly build my hotdog cart in. It does get to me because I have wanted to do it for years and I have followed you for years, listened to others as they have had success. I have also wanted for you to build my website after I get a hotdog cart built….so it does get a bit frustrating….but in all, I have always felt that you are there for soooooooooooooooo many of us. Jim M.
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Thanks for the kind words Jim and I’m here for you too!!!
I have some good news for you. Many of my students built their E-Z Built Hot Dog Carts outside and are out there making money today.
You’ll never live the slinger life if you don’t get started. Just figure out a way and move forward a little bit each day. Soon you’ll be on the streets selling your tasty hot dogs to raving fans.
If you have a blue tarp, you can build your cart out doors. Just cover it up at night while you are working on it. You should be able to find a friend or family member who will let you work in their back yard for a week.
Here is a link to a story we did on Stevie’s Red Hot Weenies.
Stevie is one of our student who built an E-Z Built hot dog cart outside. He has since quit his hospital job and has been slinging hot dogs full time for several years now. It’s a good, inspiring story:
Click here to read Stevie’s story:
All you have to do is take the first step like Stevie did. You’ll figure everything else out from there, one step at a time. And remember – HDP is always here to help. You can do this!
-Steve
Hot Dog Profits
Don`t forget your school systems shop classes they are always looking for projects.You buy the materials they build it under their teachers guidance.
That is pure genius Dennis. We have had several schools that bought our plans to use in their shop classes but I never thought about an individual approaching the school and supplying the plans and materials to build the cart for them. I love it!
I built mine on my covered front patio. Barely had room to get it out the gate.
Way to go Tony!
Go to local flea market and buy a family size tent, set it up and poof almost instant garage
Bingo! Thanks Jimmy, great idea!
I love reading the stories of regular folks making a dream happen. I’ve read your posts’ for several years, and while I haven’t purchased your program, I have learned a lot. Hotdog carts are easy to do here in Alabama, but my passion of cooking ” REAL” BBQ wasn’t going to be as easy with a cart. So, all the folks who have written in, and Steves advice pushed me over the edge to open my own BBQ shack. ( I started cooking BBQ in the 80’s during high school by the way) After 2 1/2 years of working two jobs, I’m almost there! As soon as I finish my building this spring, I intend to buy your program, and use the of principles towards helping me run my new business. Thanks for the awesome advice, from Steve and his customers..
Donnie Miller Donnie’s BBQ Corner
Thanks Donnie. I know you’re going to do well! Send me pics of your building, I’d love to see it in action.
A person could rent a storage unit short term to construct his hot dog cart. Store building materials securely as well. Plenty of room too.
Stan Forcier
Roll-N-Dogs
That is a great option, just make sure you are allowed to do work there before you rent it. Some storage places are cool with that, others only let you store things there not work on stuff. Thanks Stan!
I have read alllllllf of your posts for years….I will get on this matter this year…..it is my promise and my goal to get some pictures to my Steve for allllll that he has done and alllll he means not only to me but to sooooooooooooooo many of us here in this fine Country of ours……….Mr. Steve is the Real Deal…. I look forward to having Steve build my website……your friend, always……Jim……
Oh a side benefit of it is ,You are in on the ground floor for events!!!Thank the kids by guess what, your thank you event.Great practice and a demo for your cart.P.S.when you need someone to cover days for you to go fishing you will find one or more willing helpers.
I once built a hovercraft in the back yard & kept it covered with a tarp.
That project took 18 months in my spare time.
A hot dog cart won’t take anywhere near that long.
Do it up matey !! Ye won’t be sorry.
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1St Mate Jim (Retired)
A hovercraft? That is so cool.
Steve your email couldnt be more on mark. We are facing this dilemma now. We are in a campground and have no place to build, and the manager cannot let us use any of his buildings per corporate. Great ideas! Thanks Diane
I hope it helps! Our reader comments are a goldmine, as usual.
I just built one in my classroom… I had to take the trailer out from under it and turn it on its side to
get it out the door. The students loved watching the progress.
Super cool! I wish we had a hot dog cart building class when I was in school!
After a three year absence of selling hot dogs I got a call from someone to sell hot dogs at his auction. I went back and opened up the cart had a wonderful time and plan on doing different types of events in 2017.
Happy slinging everyone.
Once you’ve been a slinger it’s in your blood for good. Welcome back!!!