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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 will offer you lots of great ideas and hopefully answer some questions along the way. I can't wait! We will announce the winner of the weekly www.LearnHotDogs.com site for most points acrued. We will be discusing start up jitters, taxes, marketing and more so pull up a chair, bring a snack because this is going to be fantastic.   I will read a smidge from the Hot Dogs Saved My Life Course again and we will of course take hot dog vendor calls during the show.    

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.    

Finally, after many requests and friendly suggestions, Ben is going live on the intertubes and world wide web.  How's that for a Tennessee Hillbilly?   This is the first episode of many (hopefully).  Listen as Ben interviews vendors, takes live calls and shares the knowledge.   Want to call in?  Just dial the access number and have your questions ready.    This first episode Ben will speak with Robert from N.C. - Robert if you don't recall provided a guest post on http://www.LearnHotDogs.com   He's going to share some information that could help us all.   Don't miss it.