John Kennedy, fellow hot dogger and all around good guy recently went in halvsies with me to send a copy of my book to one of our soldiers serving in Iraq. Sgt. Kevin had written me expressing his hopes of starting a hot dog cart business when he gets home, and thanks to John’s kindness he’s one step closer to realizing that goal. Here’s Kevin’s email:
“Good morning Steve, i just returned to Iraq and i received your book, i was so excited i stayed up all night reading. I will read it again to make sure i did not miss anything. I am saving my money, and will be purchasing a hot dog cart from one of those sources you mentioned in the book. I dont know what made me go to the “hot dog website” that you have that night but, i am glad i did. I plan on working this just as you said, as i will have about 18 months of living expenses saved up, and if all goes well, i would like to get a mobile kitchen to pull behind my truck to work some of these fairs and such but, we will see, have to do the “crawl, walk, run” phase first. Anyway, i know you are busy but thanks again i believe this will change my life forever. Also, one thing you mentioned was getting used to a “steady paycheck”, something about thinking different about that, as thats what keeps alot of people from striking out on their own, well i am
quickly learning only you can provide for your financial security. Anyway, thanks again , i will be in contact in the future take care. Kevin”
Be safe Seargent – and thanks for all that you and your fellow soldiers do for us!
– Steve
Sgt. Kevin. You still out there?
This is Sgt. D. I was in Afghanistan in 07 and have started looking into the hot dog biz too.
Are you there yet? I sent for Steves’ cart plans yesterday and think this might be a good way to start out. I figure a grand is better than four to pay back. E-mail me if you are still checking Steves’ blog.
[…] Here is a link to the February 5th 2009 HDCN article about Sgt. Kevin. It includes the letter I got from him right after he received his Hot Dog Biz 101 course in Iraq over two years ago. It’s neat to see where his hot dog cart journey started… […]