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The Flashquotes Podcast | Insights for Modern Caterers 🎙️ Explore the intersection of technology and event catering. Expert interviews, business tips, and behind-the-scenes stories. Subscribe for new episodes every month.

  1. HACE 6 DÍAS

    55. Why I'd Never Open a Coffee Shop (Do This Instead)

    Most coffee entrepreneurs are saving up for a cafe that'll barely break even. Two catering events a week can already beat it. In this episode, Flashquotes co-founders Justin, Daniel and Zach break down the real profit math behind coffee carts vs. brick-and-mortar cafes, and share the complete playbook for three types of operators: those starting from scratch, existing cafe owners, and roasters looking to expand their reach. 🚀 Free Cart Starter Resource: https://flashquotes.com/start-a-cart  🎟️ Join the top coffee catering operators: https://level5live.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to the Flashquotes Podcast 00:52 We're at World of Coffee! Find us at Booth 2352  01:50 Free resources at flashquotes.com/start-a-cart  03:01 Coffee cart vs. cafe: which should you start?  04:09 Justin's personal decision to choose a cart over a cafe  05:00 The profit math: why catering blows cafe margins out of the water  07:00 Breaking down the numbers (catering vs. farmer's market vs. cafe overhead)  08:50 Case study: Steven Swank of Canyon's Coffee  12:18 Justin's $11,000 "aha moment" event in Idaho  14:00 The rise of six and seven-figure coffee catering businesses  15:29 Section 2: Cafe to cart strategy  17:16 How existing cafes can add a high-margin catering arm  18:30 What makes a great event barista (it's not just espresso skills)  19:00 How to pay event baristas the right way  21:05 Cart design mistakes that kill your operations  22:49 Branding on the go: what actually travels with you  23:05 Section 3: Roasters and the cart opportunity  24:30 Selling beans on-site: the roaster advantage  26:51 Case study: Michael Craig of Creature Coffee  28:20 The roaster-cart white-label partnership model  29:36 How to pitch this partnership to a roaster  30:29 How Flashquotes connects the industry  32:27 Wrap-up + resources Learn more about how Flashquotes can help you book your mobile cart events at https://flashquotes.com #CoffeeCart #CoffeeBusiness #MobileCoffee #CoffeeCatering #CoffeeEntrepreneur #CafeVsCart #CoffeeStartup #EventCatering #FlashquotesPodcast #CoffeeCartBusiness

    34 min

  2. 27 MAR

    54. 4 Best Business Books Every Catering Business Owner Needs to Read

    These are the 4 best business books that changed how we run our event catering business. In this episode, the Flashquotes co-founders break down the exact entrepreneur books on delegation, marketing services, and strategic growth — plus the one insight from each book you can apply this week.  🚀 Join co-founders Daniel, Zach Capshaw, and Justin Goodhart as they dive deep into the business books that have profoundly shaped their entrepreneurial journeys. This masterclass episode uncovers critical insights on delegation strategies, mastering marketing services, and making strategic business decisions that drive growth. Discover how to identify your "zone of genius," and learn the art of effectively outsourcing tasks to build a more efficient and profitable catering business. Whether you're looking to scale your operations, enhance your team's productivity, or simply find your next transformative read, this episode is packed with actionable advice from real-world experiences. 🎯 In this episode, we explore: Delegation Secrets: Unlock the power of smart delegation to free up your time and focus on high-impact areas.Marketing Mastery: Strategies for effectively marketing your catering and mobile food business services.Strategic Growth: How key business books can influence your decision-making and lead to significant scaling.Don't miss these invaluable lessons that will transform the way you approach your business! Episode Timestamps: 00:00 | Introduction to the "New Project Magic" Episode01:15 | The importance of delegation for founders03:40 | Identifying your "zone of genius" and outsourcing effectively06:20 | Key takeaways from "Who Not How" for business growth09:05 | Leveraging marketing services for catering businesses12:10 | Strategic decision-making inspired by business literature15:30 | The impact of "Traction" on operational efficiency18:55 | Personal anecdotes and favorite business book recommendations22:00 | Q&A with Daniel, Zach, and Justin on implementing new strategies25:10 | Future outlook for Flashquotes and audience engagement 👍 If you found this episode insightful, please like, share, and subscribe to the Flashquotes Podcast for more expert interviews and business tips for modern caterers! 📅 UPCOMING EVENTS * World of Coffee — April 10–13 | Booth 2352  * Level 5 Live — June 25th, Denver | https://go.flashquotes.com/BooksL5L 🚀 ABOUT FLASHQUOTES FlashQuotes is the #1 software for mobile catering businesses — built to help you get more leads, send faster quotes, and book more events. Used by coffee carts, boba bars, and mobile caterers across the US. 👉 Start free: http://flashquotes.com

    51 min

  3. 20 MAR

    53. What It Actually Takes to Build a Mobile Catering Business (Best Clips Q1 2026)

    What does it actually take to go from zero to a fully booked mobile catering business? In this Q1 2026 Best Moments compilation, we pulled the most powerful clips from four of our best interviews — operators who built real businesses in the mobile catering space and broke down exactly how they did it. Whether you're just getting started or already running events, every clip in here is packed with real lessons. 📍 Run your mobile catering business smarter → https://flashquotes.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:10 Ashtin from Her Espresso breaks down her Journey into Mobile Catering 1:57 Choosing the right Business Partner (Ashtin) 4:00 Should you build your own cart? (Ashtin) 5:27 Running a business as a mom (Ashtin) 8:51 What’s new with AI (Daniel, Zach and Justin) 13:31 How to use Claude Code (Daniel) 17:15 Using Claude Code for Data Analysis (Zach and Justin) 22:40 June Haunts shares how she launched her cart 26:43 How to approach getting a loan for your business (June) 29:00 Is scaling always the right choice? (June) 31:18 Nicki MacDonald shares how she got started in Coffee 25:47 The transition into a full time business (Nicki) 38:47 What to delegate to your assistants (Nicki) 41:42 Bella Cattani shares the keys to her social media growth 42:51 Making a career as an online educator (Bella) 🚀 ABOUT FLASHQUOTES FlashQuotes is the #1 software for mobile catering businesses — built to help you get more leads, send faster quotes, and book more events. Used by coffee carts, boba bars, and mobile caterers across the US. 👉 Start free: http://flashquotes.com #MobileCatering #CoffeeCatering #MobileBusinessOwner #CateringBusiness #SmallBusiness #CoffeeCart #BobaBusiness #MobileCoffee #FlashQuotesPodcast #CateringPodcast

    46 min

  4. 13 MAR

    52. How to Make $1M/Year Catering Coffee in One City (Q+A)

    What does it actually take to build a $1M/year coffee catering business in a single city? And can you start with no money? In this Q+A masterclass, FlashQuotes co-founders Daniel, Zach Capshaw, and Justin Goodhart (founder of Goodhart Coffee) answer your top listener questions — covering warehouse leases, scaling strategy, COGS, ad spend, and how to launch your first cart even if you're starting from scratch. Whether you're pre-launch or already running events, this one is packed with real numbers. 📊 Calculate your path to $1M/year → https://flashquotes.com/100Kcalculator 📋 WHAT WE COVER 00:00 – Welcome & listener shoutouts  00:40 – World of Coffee giveaway details (Booth 2352, April 10–13) 01:57 – Level 5 Live Conference — June 25th in Denver  02:54 – How to find the right warehouse space for 2–3 carts  06:33 – Negotiating your first commercial lease (the $600 attorney move) 12:25 – Can you hit $1M/year catering coffee in one city?  17:49 – The exact math: 500 events × $2K avg = $1M/year  18:44 – COGS breakdown: what to include & target margins (50–75% gross)  22:16 – Marketing & ad spend: stop guessing, start measuring ROAS 29:24 – How city size & corporate presence affect your revenue ceiling 30:59 – Starting with FlashQuotes: get your website live first  33:28 – How to launch a coffee cart business with no capital  39:32 – Closing & upcoming events 🔧 RESOURCES MENTIONED LoopNet.com— Find industrial & warehouse spaces FlashQuotes Revenue Calculator— Model your path to $1M FlashQuotes.com - Lead intake, quoting, booking & event management 📅 UPCOMING EVENTS World of Coffee — April 10–13 | Booth 2352 (comment letting us know why you want to come to enter the giveaway!)Level 5 Live — June 25th, Denver | DM us on Instagram to suggest speakers 🚀 ABOUT FLASHQUOTES FlashQuotes is the #1 software for mobile catering businesses — built to help you get more leads, send faster quotes, and book more events. Used by coffee carts, boba bars, and mobile caterers across the US. 👉 Start free: flashquotes.com Don’t forget to comment on this episode to enter to win 2 tickets to World of Coffee in San Diego! To enter: 1️⃣ Subscribe to this channel 2️⃣ Like this video 3️⃣ Leave a comment! Closes: March 8th, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST Winners announced via DM within 48 hrs. If no response, another winner will be chosen. [No purchase necessary. 18+. Open to legal US residents. Must be able to attend World of Coffee in San Diego, CA (April 10–12, 2026). Travel and lodging not included. Not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram or YouTube. Flashquotes may modify or cancel at any time.] #CoffeeCatering #MobileCoffee #CateringBusiness #CoffeeBusiness #EventCatering #FlashQuotesPodcast #CateringPodcast #SmallBusiness #StartABusiness #CoffeeCart

    41 min

  5. 6 MAR

    51. AI Tools Every Mobile Caterer Needs in 2026

    Think AI is just hype? We put it to the test with real catering business data and the results were eye-opening. Whether you're a mobile coffee operator, caterer, or event vendor, this is your practical playbook for using AI to work smarter in 2026. In this episode, you'll learn: How to use Claude Code to analyze your bookings, leads, and reviews for hidden patterns.Why 10% of Justin's clients drive 25% of his revenue and how to find yours.The 4-part AI automation framework: Context, Tools, Skills & Cron Jobs.How Flashquotes is integrating AI to auto-pull branding, optimize pricing, and generate custom images.Why the "paradox of choice" means you should simplify your menu, backed by data. Timestamps:  0:00 - Intro & Meet Your Hosts  0:34 - World of Coffee 2026 Ticket Giveaway (San Diego, April 10-13) 2:28 - Level 5 Live Conference Announcement (Denver, June 25)  3:05 - Why We're Talking About AI Right Now  5:00 - How Fast AI Has Changed in 6 Months  6:24 - Justin's Experiment: Feeding 1,000 Bookings Into Claude Code 9:18 - What Is Claude Code? (Explained for Non-Techies)  13:18 - Why Every Business Owner Should Try This  14:41 - The Data: Rebooking Rates, Lead Times & Event Sweet Spots 19:38 - Analyzing 2,600 Google Reviews With AI  22:12 - 75% of Bookings Are Last-Minute, What That Means for Your Business  24:53 - The Paradox of Choice: Why Fewer Options = More Sales  27:57 - AI Automation: Agents, Skills & Repeatable Tasks  33:49 - Real Example: Building an AI Newsletter Writer  40:11 - How to Get Started With Agents (Start Small)  44:16 - Flashquotes' AI Philosophy: Magic, Not Chat Bubbles  45:50 - AI Feature: Auto-Pulling Your Brand From Your Website  48:22 - What's Next: AI Pricing, Image Gen & Smart Email Drafting  53:19 - AI-Generated Proofs for Custom Branding  54:17 - Wrap-Up & How to Share Your Feedback Want to learn more about how Flashquotes can help you book more? Book a free call with us: www.flashquotes.com 🎤 Level 5 Live Conference Join top mobile event operators, caterers, and founders for live strategy, systems, and real-world growth playbooks at our summer conference: www.levelfivelive.com Follow Us Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ TikTok: @FlashquotesHQ 🎙️ The Flashquotes Podcast brings you insights for modern caterers, exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and event catering. Don’t forget to comment on this episode to enter to win 2 tickets to World of Coffee in San Diego! To enter: 1️⃣ Subscribe to this channel 2️⃣ Like this video 3️⃣ Leave a comment! Closes: March 8th, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST Winners announced via DM within 48 hrs. If no response, another winner will be chosen. [No purchase necessary. 18+. Open to legal US residents. Must be able to attend World of Coffee in San Diego, CA (April 10–12, 2026). Travel and lodging not included. Not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram or YouTube. Flashquotes may modify or cancel at any time.]

    55 min

  6. 27 FEB

    50.Why This Coffee Cart Pioneer Refuses to Scale (And Makes More Because of It)

    June Haupts started one of the first mobile coffee cart businesses in America in 2016 — and her espresso machine broke down at a celebrity wedding on her very first event. In this episode, she reveals why she chose to stay small while others scaled to 60+ carts, and how she's now expanding into coffee roasting on her own terms. In this episode of The Flashquotes Podcast, we sit down with June Hop, founder of Welcome Coffee Co. in Santa Barbara. June is a true pioneer of the mobile coffee cart movement — she was one of the first to build a cart from scratch, and she directly inspired some of the biggest names in the space, including Justin from Good Heart Coffee. But while others scaled to dozens of carts and employees, June took a radically different path. She shares her nightmare first event, how she funded the business, her consulting era, her hot takes on the industry, and why she's now pivoting into coffee roasting. 🎯 Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction  02:13 — Meet June from Welcome Coffee Co. 05:11 — June's origin story: from yachts to coffee  08:40 — Building the first cart from scratch 09:56 — The disastrous first event  11:13 — Espresso machine dies at a celebrity wedding  13:14 — AeroPress for 100 guests (nightmare mode)  15:43 — Starting over after a terrible first gig  16:18 — How June funded the business  18:54 — Why Santa Barbara is a unique market  20:10 — Becoming a coffee cart consultant  23:38 — Getting her first events in 2016 27:26 — Partnering with local coffee shops  33:29 — June vs. Justin: two paths, one industry  36:34 — Why June refuses to scale  39:39 — Adding a second cart and the roastery  46:07 — The truth about hiring employees  54:20 — Hot takes on the coffee cart industry  57:41 — Welcome Coffee Roasters: the new chapter  1:04:06 — Gatekeeping in the coffee industry  1:09:47 — The soul of a brand  1:12:14 — Advice for starting a mobile coffee business 🔗 Welcome Coffee Co.: https://www.welcomecoffeeco.com  📲 Automate your catering business with Flashquotes: https://www.flashquotes.com Book a free call with us: https://go.flashquotes.com/Demo-June 🎤 Level 5 Live Conference Join top mobile event operators, caterers, and founders for live strategy, systems, and real-world growth playbooks at our summer conference: https://go.flashquotes.com/L5L-June Follow Us Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ TikTok: @FlashquotesHQ 🎙️ The Flashquotes Podcast brings you insights for modern caterers, exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and event catering.

    1 h 14 min

  7. 20 FEB

    How to Keep Corporate Clients for 17 Years with Nicky McDonald(Recurring Revenue Secrets)

    She Automates 90% of Admin to Focus on Coffee (Here's How) Thinking about starting a mobile coffee cart? Or struggling to keep your catering business afloat after the honeymoon phase wears off? In this episode, we sit down with Nicki McDonald, the powerhouse behind "The Funky Brewster." With 27 years in the coffee industry and 17 years running her own mobile coffee business, Nicki has survived it all—the 2008 crash, the COVID-19 pandemic, and even a coffee cart rolling off a curb! She reveals how she transformed a "side hustle" into a sustainable career by focusing on deep client relationships and automating the admin work she hated. If you want to know how to scale a catering business without losing your mind, build a team that stays for years, and use tools like Flashquotes to reclaim your time, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to pivot your business model during economic downturns.The "Deja-Bru" strategy for securing recurring corporate clients.Why "small but mighty" might be more profitable than aggressive scaling.The reality of mobile catering disasters and how to recover gracefully. Timestamps:  0:00 - Intro: Meet Nicki McDonald & The Funky Brewster  1:45 - 27 Years in Coffee: From Starbucks to Solopreneur  5:10 - The "Aha" Moment: Why Mobile Coffee Works for Teacher Appreciation 8:30 - Surviving the 2008 Crash & COVID: Pivoting to Stay Alive  14:20 - Catering Disasters: The Cart That Rolled Away & Power Failures  20:15 - Scaling to Denver & LA: The Challenges of Remote Management 26:40 - Employee Retention Secrets: Why Her Baristas Stay for Years 32:55 - The "Deja-Bru" Package: Locking in Recurring Revenue  38:10 - Tech Stack: How Flashquotes Automates the Boring Stuff 43:00 - The Future: Adding a Bakery & Staying "Small But Mighty" Want to learn more about how Flashquotes can help you book more? Book a free call with us: https://go.flashquotes.com/demofunky 🎤 Level 5 Live Conference Join top mobile event operators, caterers, and founders for live strategy, systems, and real-world growth playbooks at our summer conference: https://go.flashquotes.com/l5lfunky Follow Us Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ TikTok: @FlashquotesHQ 🎙️ The Flashquotes Podcast brings you insights for modern caterers, exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and event catering. Check out Flashquotes: https://flashquotes.comFollow Nicky: @funkybrewcoffee

    1 h 11 min

  8. 13 FEB

    Make $2,500 in 2 Hours: How to scale a mobile boba business with Bella Cattani

    Bella Cattani reveals how she scaled her mobile food business, "The Boba Popup Shop," into a high-margin empire. Discover how she pivoted from street fairs to landing lucrative corporate catering contracts. Bella also shares secrets on launching a successful pop-up shop, overcoming the fear of competition, and why teaching others became her biggest revenue stream.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Meet Bella Katani 04:20 - The Pivot: From physical pop-ups to digital products 08:40 - Origins: The "Mochi Cookie" strategy 13:00 - Why corporate catering beats street vending 17:20 - Logistics: How to serve 300 drinks in 2 hours 21:40 - "Gatekeeping" vs. Sharing your business secrets 26:00 - How to stand out in a saturated mobile market 30:20 - Scaling challenges: Catering vs. Coaching 34:40 - Student success stories (Making $1k/hour) 39:00 - Future plans & pricing high-ticket offers     Flashquotes is the premier software for modern caterers, designed to streamline your operations and help you scale. From automated proposals to event management, we help you focus on what matters: growing your business.   Want to learn more about how Flashquotes can help you book more?   Book a free call with us: https://go.flashquotes.com/demo-bella     🎤 Level 5 Live Conference Join top mobile event operators, caterers, and founders for live strategy, systems, and real-world growth playbooks at our summer conference: https://go.flashquotes.com/L5L-Bella     Follow Us Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ TikTok: @FlashquotesHQ     🎙️ The Flashquotes Podcast brings you insights for modern caterers, exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and event catering.     Check out Flashquotes: https://flashquotes.com Follow Bella Katani @thebobapopupshop

    44 min
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    2025 - 2026
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