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Join us for another fantastic show.  Check out the new chat room at http://www.benscarts.com/live A fantastic show, covering benefits of MFVA, Tax responsibilities, tips and tricks to operating a successful vending business.

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Hang on to your pants.  This episode is going to announce the new MFVA membership drive.     MFVA Director: Deb Blecha Special Guest: Jason Brown Hosts: Rob and Ben Visit LearnHotDogs.com for more info!

Commissary tips and tricks.  Commissary problems.  Vendors helping vendors with local codes.  Advice on locations and commissaries.    Updates from some brand new vendors.   Join us next week for more.

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Rob and Ben will be taking caller questions.  What a fantastic show, Jaye Leitch was on, Deb Blecha the MFVA director, Rob and more.   Listen and learn tips and the challenges vendors face along with solutions.     Thanks to all the callers and stay tuned.

What a fantastic show.  Tonight we talked with 14 year veteran vendors Jackie and Dee.  They shared secrets and we were surprised by Stu Dawgs, David Dellatto, Dena Hiscock, Darren Culbertson and Brian North all whom called in to share.  Darren and Dena had just started their carts this week, one in Washington State, the other in Florida.  Both have done good.    

Vendor Questions - But with a twist.  Hot dog vendors will call in, answer 5 simple questions.  Don't be a scaredy cat!  We want to make this a show that folks can listen to down the road and get some valuable encouragement.  So please call in, purty puleze! Rob and Ben will field questions as well from the chat lines and from the phone lines.   Be sure to subscribe above and get reminded everytime we're going live.   Another great show with so many callers and questions.  

Rob and Ben will be live on the intertubes, broadcasting worldwide discusing everything hot dog vendor and street vendor related.   Listen in, call in and enjoy as we cover news, vendor questions and tips for successful street vending.  We have received some Frank Yankers and are looking forward to hearing what Cleo found out from his health department.   This weeks free gift: http://wp.me/P1MpMh-sx   Show sponsors:  MFVA Mobile Food Vendors Assoc.                                BensCarts.com                                BuildaCart.com                                LearnHotDogs.com  

This week we will discuss some hot dog vendor stuff.  Probably will be covering locations too.  It's one of the most important aspects of the business and Rob and I will throw out some fantastic spots that you may want to consider trying.  If you have a question for the show, please call in and we will be happy to help. Hosts:  Ben and Rob Live call in web radio show, presented by BensCarts.com   LearnHotDogs.com and Mobile Food Vendors Association. Giveaway this week:  Set of Chip Clips   Want to win?  All you have to do is visit www.LearnHotDogs.com, post comments, share articles on facebook and twitter and each week the highest points achiever will win something great.   This will be mentioned tonight so here's the link.

HDVR - Hot Dog Vendor Radio Topic: Vendor-palooza (cram alot into a little) This weeks show will be a free-for-all, a no holds barred potpourri of hot dog vendor and street vendor questions and answers, live call ins, hot topic discussions and just an overall coverage of hot dog vending.   Hosts: Rob and Ben Sponsors: BensCarts and Mobile Food Vendors Association Topics: All the good ones Giveaway - see www.LearnHotDogs.com This is going to be your show folks.  Post questions in the chat room or call in live.   Special Guest: To be announced

I'm as giddy as a school girl.  Biker Jim, the Biker Jim of BikerJimsDogs will join us live.  Sharpen those pens and get out the paper - Brush your hair and comb your teeth, we gotta look goooood. Show the love and "like" his facebook page.   We'll be discussing vending, growing your business and taking live calls.   Don't miss the giveaway either.  Visit LearnHotDogs.com and start earning points, it's not too late.  Highest point earner for the week gets a case of Onion Crunch.  Thanks to Nick Loeb for his generous donation.   Tell your vendor friends about the show and you could win - cuz Ben's giving away a brand new copy of his course: Hot Dogs Saved My Life during the show.   Sponsors: BensCarts.com   MyMFVA.org   OnionCrunch.com Want to sponsor the show?  Ben@benscarts.com  

This week we have a great show planned.  Our guest is Mr. Jason Brown, a successful vendor and a master at marketing. Jason hit some pitfalls after a drugged driver crashed into him creating injuries that required 10 surgeries.   Just you wait to hear what Jason has to share with us.   We also are expecting two special guests.  I must leave out their names as it has all not been 100% verified.  One hot dog vendor will leave you in awe, the other guest will leave you with a gift.   UPDATE: The President of Onion Crunch will be joining us live.  He will share and offer ideas on how Onion Crunch can help us vendors by adding this delicious crunchy topping to our hot dogs.  A few lucky listeners will win a free can of Onion Crunch.  AND: thanks to Mr. Loeb, we will also be giving away an entire case of Onion Crunch to a LearnHotDogs.com point earner during an upcoming show.  (probably next week)       If you are still in the planning stages as a hot dog vendor or even if you are a seasoned pro, this show wil

On this episode, the famous Rob Merlino of www.thehotdogtruck.com Just days after a pretty major surgery, Rob, TheHotDogMan will join us live.  Rob will share with us some tips for newbies, tips for everyone and more.  We will discuss the pros and cons of carts and trucks. The Hot Dog Tour announcement! Host: Ben Guest Host: Rob from NC Special Guest: Rob Merlino Follow him on Twitter I told you, I know about 5 differnt people named Rob. We will also do another giveaway during the show.  It's a much bigger give away!  This one will be based on the your best recipe or hot dog creation.  For more details click here.  (If we get enough entries prior to the show)

Host:  Ben (BensCarts.com)            Rob (Pro Vendor) Guest:  Deb (MFVA Director) Giveaway:  Stainless Steel Hot Dog Sled Topic:  That's funny, have we ever stayed on topic?   MFVA major announcement and update Getting started - What to do if you haven't done anything yet.  The smartest steps for any future hot dog vendor. Hot Dog Vendor News Updates from previous vendor stumbling blocks Bosnian Hot Dog Vendor Fundraiser Show sponsors:     Mobile Food Vendors Association                                   BensCarts                                    BuildaCart.com                                     LearnHotDogs.com   Previous shows now availabe on iTunes - subscribe and download for free - listen on your mobile, mp3 player or about any other device, excludes bananas.    Happy Valentines Day Yunz!   

Our special guest is Hot Dog Mike.  Mike has 2 hot dog carts and brings them both out for the big gigs.  He's a pro and is going to be live with us sharing tips, giving advice and taking your questions.   Show him some love and subscribe to his facebook page, links are at his website.     Free Hot Dog Vendor Training - check it out. Used Hot Dog Carts - here  

Our special guest is DC dogs.  Most professional hot dog vendors keep their secrets close, but DC Dogs is going to share with us some tips on how to get free POP, free equipment and even supplies for our hot dog cart.    We will also discuss cost.  If you only have ever listened to is me and my experiences and opinions, then your in for a treat.  DC Dogs has some ideas that are a bit different.  So get ready to get your learn on.   Free Hot Dog Vendor Training - check it out. Used Hot Dog Carts - here  

Host: Ben  Guest Host: Robert Special Guest: Pocono Hot Dogs We will be graced with the presence of one of my favorite vendors.   Get your questions ready as we will be taking live calls throughout the show.   Scheduled Topic:  Branding and Expanding your horizons, all vendors don't work the streets. (if you have listened to other shows, you know we jump around so we may end up discusing underwater basket weaving before it's all said and done)  

After the first episode, I was deluged with calls and emails from Hot Dog Vendors worldwide.  Seems many of you loved it.  Thank you for listening in.   This episode is scheduled for 1.5 hours and will include: Guest: Rob from NC - Rob shares pricing your menu Callers Questions:  Call in and ask Ben Vendor News: IJ, Social sites and more Whether you are just considering street vending, are brand new or a seasoned vendor, this live podcast welcomes you.   Share your knowledge, Ask Questions or just sit back and listen in.