I just received a really nice email from HDCN reader Suzanne Tadlock. Suzanne is a new slinger and she’s LOVING it! One really cool thing that she did was to paint her own menu sign. What a great attention getter and conversation starter. It sets her apart from everyone else and really gives a personal feel to her hot dog cart business.
I asked her to tell me a bit more about how she became a hot dog slinger. Here is her reply…
Steve,
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Yes I painted it myself! I thought about having one made but hated the cost and I used to paint when I was younger so I got a board from Home Depot & started painting, sending my Mom in NC pictures til 3 in the morning!!.
Here’s a little bit on how I got into the Hot Dog Business. When I was a kid I always said if I moved to the beach I wanted to get me an Ice Cream Cart and sell ice cream on the beach. Well after being in the corporate world of advertising for many years, my boyfriend moved to Florida.
After his business was doing well I moved. I so wanted to do the ice cream but with the hot weather here I started looking into a Hot Dog Cart. After doing alot of research and reading your site, I started looking to buy a cart. I found a company here that makes them and they helped me with all of the licences and paper work which was great.
My first event was a 2 day Art & Craft festival so I bought my supplies which I thought would be enough for 2 days, nope I sold out the first day had to run to Sam’s to get more!! I am so happy with my new Weenie’s on Wheels and I look forward now going to work and selling some dogs to people and putting a smile on their face!!
I have to go cook some peppers and onions for tomorrow’s 1st big lunch serving. I will keep you posted.
Suzanne
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Awesome job Suzanne! Congratulations on your start-up, I know you’ll do well.
Let’s all welcome Suzanne to the dogosphere in the comments!
-Steve
Great art! Weenies on Wheels is a great name too!
NICE..LOOKED AT THE PICTURE A SECOND TIME.. THERE IS A SIGN.. LOL
Great job Suzanne! Welcome to the Wild World of Wienies. You’re officially a “Dogslinger” and I wish you a very successful business.
-Steve Shaffar
Really nice! Continues good luck, Suzanne.
Now, now Hank…..lol
Very nice Suzanne. For future reference, just ignore the HDCN story posts regarding how to keep your feet warm in the Winter, and how to keeps your pipes from freezing.
Best of luck, and have fun…!
The sign gives it a little bit of whimsy! If I didn’t know any better, I would say that street looks a lot like Las Olas Blvd in Fort Lauderdale.
I am just curious to know what part of Florida you are at? I Loved your signs too !!
After not being able to find a job I am a 1 week old Hot Dog Cart owner. Mister Hot Dog
Welcome Suzanne and Larry D! God bless you in your adventure! Welcome to the Dogosphere, where Steve is King Weenie! LOL
I’ll have 2 dogs with a side of art, please!
I love it!! Can’t say that I have ever seen a better sign at a stand. I have been on the fence about having a sign painted. You my dog slinging friend have just solved my problem. I can’t paint myself but I will find a painter.. I only hope he does as well as you have. All the best.
It’s great to have that kind of talent! Welcome to the dogslinging world. Best of luck, and if you tell us where you are, I’ll stop by and see you on our next trip in the spring!
i love that name: sounds better than speedy dogs
iam hopeing to have my trailer ready by this summer. here in holland mi. still have alot of work on that popup. its not a popup any more the top will stay up. got an elect stove from the 50s 1954 frgidaire still got 2 get the sinks from e-bay. deep fryers from hsn, eccotemp l-5 from steves site dont really know what generator to get? an a small refrigerator.got so much 2 do an so little time. love your art work also. 2 bad you dont live up in mi you could paint pics on my trailer.. i see the decales are not cheap an i need so many on that trailer. bill
Soooo Cool !!! Go Get-em Girl !!!!!
Kathy C
Just plain neat…. Enjoy the fun.
The sign” is” great but the smile on your face tells the whole story Suzanne! Best of luck and have a great time!
i really like that. it is an attention grabber and that is exactly what one needs to do, attract attention…keep smiling girl, you will do just fine..
dale from ontario canada
Welcome aboard !! Best of luck.. Arrgggg !!
1st mate Jim.
Very nicely done.
Thanks everyone!! I went home for the holidays and started back this week which I missed selling Happy New Year !!