The Mobile Business Podcast

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  • 5.0 (11)
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The smartest startup of 2026 fits in a van. Coffee Carts, Bar Carts, Dessert Carts, Graze Boards, Photobooths. The mobile event service business is booming, and we are here to walk you through it all, from starting to scaling. Hosted by the Founders of Flashquotes, the #1 software for mobile businesses, each weekly episode covers the hot topics and burning questions of cart owners. You don't want to miss out on the wealth of knowledge shared by host Justin Goodhart, founder of Goodhart Coffee, one of the largest Coffee Catering operations in the US with over 70+ carts. Plus, guest interviews with successful mobile business owners of all types. Catch us every Friday at 9am PST.

  1. 1d ago

    64.Ask Us Anything: The Truth About Menus, Payroll & Finding Leads (June Q&A)

    In this June Q&A, Zach Capshaw, Justin Goodhart, and Daniel break down the biggest shifts hitting mobile coffee in 2026: why 30% of Starbucks revenue isn't coffee anymore, the dirty soda explosion coming out of Utah, and exactly how to build a menu that books corporate clients instead of chasing Instagram trends. Plus: getting on preferred vendor lists, why Gusto wins for payroll, and how to find new leads when the phone stops ringing. Join the community at https://mobilebusinessschool.com Timestamps: 00:00 Daniel's Mustache 05:44 The Dirty Soda Explosion and why 30% of Starbucks revenue isn't coffee 16:03 Building a menu that books: greatest hits vs trending items 23:02 Selling to hosts, not consumers: the Jobs to Be Done framework 33:25 Why we use Gusto for payroll (and why it's HR in a box) 37:46 How to crack preferred vendor lists at hotels and venues 45:45 Finding new leads: outreach strategies when business goes quiet 51:30 Closing Links: Night Owl Coffee: The #1 Wedding Trend (Espresso Catering) - https://www.nightowlcoffeecart.com/blog/weddingtrend Starbucks: Cold is Rising - https://about.starbucks.com/press/2026/cold-is-rising-how-global-demand-is-shaping-the-future-of-starbucks-beverages/ The rounded cups - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7drDlgdYU/

    53 min

  2. Jun 12

    63. Goodbye Flashquotes Podcast (here is what's next)

    Welcome to the Mobile Business Podcast! We are officially retiring the "Flash Quotes Podcast" name and entering a brand new era. In this episode, Zach, Daniel, and Justin look back at 62 amazing episodes, recount some of their favorite guests, and explain why they are broadening their horizons. The mobile cart industry is booming, and we're here to help you scale your business whether you're serving coffee, cocktails, or charcuterie. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - A fake farewell and the official introduction of the Mobile Business Podcast. 03:19 - Reminiscing on our first 62 episodes and highlighting favorite past guests like Michael Craig, Cynthia from Always Kind Coffee, and Dan from Vim Coffee. 08:33 - The "why" behind the rebrand and expanding our toolkit beyond just coffee carts to include desserts, cocktails, and more. 12:31 - Discussing the growing appeal of the "sweaty startup" and the massive Google Trends spike in demand for mobile bar and coffee services. 18:41 - What to expect going forward: weekly Friday episodes, short-form content, masterclasses, and live Q&A sessions. 24:59 - Details on the upcoming Level 5 Live event in Denver, plus plans for a fun new "Roast My Business" segment.  🤝 Join the Community Ready to supercharge your growth in the mobile business space? We are launching a brand new, free hub for operators to connect, learn, and grow. Join us today at mobilebusinessschool.com to access exclusive content, ask the pod questions, and network with over a hundred other entrepreneurs!

    24 min

  3. Jun 5

    62.The Truth About Your Data Security (Q+A)

    Tens of thousands of bookings flow through Flash Quotes every month. Mobile business owners trust us with their customer lists, their pricing, their entire operation. So let's talk about what actually happens to it. With Flashquotes, your data isn't the product. It never was. Daniel, Zach, and Justin break down exactly how Flash Quotes handles your data: the security architecture, the business model that makes selling data impossible, and the philosophy that keeps us on your side of the table. Jump to a section: 00:00 — Meet the co-founders  01:16 — Data privacy and security overview  02:03 — What is data privacy?  03:32 — Your data as separate islands  04:56 — The business model behind Flash Quotes  06:26 — Security certifications and monitoring  10:32 — Security as an ongoing process  11:02 — Shopify vs. Amazon philosophy  19:23 — Anonymized aggregate data for improvement  25:06 — Third-party data exchange and ownership  31:37 — Trust and relationships as differentiators Links & Resources: Start your free account: https://flashquotes.com/demo  For more on how Flash Quotes handles data: https://flashquotes.com/data  Tickets and full speaker lineup at levelfivelive.com Use code YOLO LEVEL FIVE for 15% off — limited to 7 uses, then it's gone. Follow Us on Socials. Instagram: @Flashquotesapp @mobilebusinessschool  TikTok: @FlashquotesHQ 🎙️ The Flashquotes Podcast brings you insights for modern caterers, exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and event catering.

    38 min

  4. May 29

    61. We're Building the Largest Mobile Coffee Gathering in the World (Q+A)

    58 mobile coffee operators are already flying into Denver for June 25th. Seven spots left before the warehouse tour goes to waitlist only. This is the private event for mobile businesses ready to operate at the highest level. One day. Zero fluff. Speakers who built multimillion dollar coffee catering operations showing you exactly how they did it. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — 58 attendees. 7 spots left. Let's go.  0:18 — Welcome to Flashquotes with Daniel, Zach, and Justin  1:19 — Promo code YOLO level five (15% off)  4:46 — Only 7 warehouse tour spots remain  5:32 — Speaker lineup: Corbin, Michael, June, Nikki, Cynthia  7:47 — What we're covering: scaling, systems, pricing, revenue, hiring  10:23 — "The largest gathering of coffee cart mobile business owners"  15:24 — Q&A: gratuity and service charges for invoice-only clients  24:27 — Q&A: automating COIs for short-notice bookings  28:50 — Q&A: pricing labor for two-hour events  34:52 — Outro and Level Five Live reminder Tickets and full speaker lineup at levelfivelive.com Use code YOLO level five for 15% off — limited to 7 uses, then it's gone. Book a free call with us: https://go.flashquotes.com/Demo 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.

    35 min

  5. May 15

    60. This Touring Musician Has A Six-Figure Side Hustle Selling Coffee (Neal Daniels)

    This Touring Drummer Makes $300K a Year Selling Coffee (Without Quitting Music) Most people think you have to go all-in to build a six-figure business. Neal Daniels proved otherwise. The Schmooze Coffee founder built a $300K-per-year mobile coffee operation while still drumming for Matchbox 20, Post Malone, and Dua Lipa. In this episode, Neal breaks down how he went from side hustle to six figures without sacrificing the music career he spent decades building. From the first event at a Yeti store to landing annual contracts at the Hollywood Bowl, this is a masterclass in mobile business growth for operators who want to scale without burning out. What you'll learn: Why Neal refuses to work his own events (and how that decision scaled everything)The hiring philosophy that has nothing to do with coffee skillHow to build a website that actually books clientsThe sales mindset that closes premium, repeat contractsWhy Neal is launching Mingle, a new matcha brand under the Schmooze umbrellaThe ego challenge of becoming "the coffee guy" when you're a touring musicianLearn more about Schmooze Coffee at: schmoozcoffeeco.com Join us at Level 5 Live: The Private Event for Mobile Operators  One day. 100 seats. Zero fluff. Denver, CO | June 25, 2026  levelfivelive.com Timestamps:  00:00 Intro  01:00 Neal's touring drummer background  03:05 Matchbox 20, Post Malone, Dua Lipa  03:55 Schmooze Coffee origin story  07:19 Early advice: just buy the machine  14:00 First event at Yeti  18:04 Building bulletproof operations  21:57 Hiring for attitude, not skill  23:17 The story behind "Schmooze"  27:58 Website and booking strategy  44:29 Hollywood Bowl and annual contracts  47:23 Musician to coffee guy  54:46 Add-ons, matcha, and pricing  56:58 Sales mindset and closing premium deals  01:02:21 Launching Mingle  01:14:42 Parting wisdom Book a free call with us: https://go.flashquotes.com/Demo 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.

    1h 14m

  6. May 8

    59. Small Business Accounting Tips Every Mobile Operator Needs (Vienna Christ, CPA)

    Most mobile coffee cart owners don't realize their books are broken until tax season hits. Vienna Christ, CPA and founder of Heyday Coffee Accounting, breaks it all down. In this episode, Vienna covers the exact accounting framework mobile operators need: P&L statements, gross margin targets, sales tax traps, entity structure, and when to make the S-Corp election. If you run a coffee cart, mobile catering setup, or event business, this is the financial masterclass you didn't know you needed. What you'll learn: The difference between a bookkeeper, accountant, and financial advisorWhy your revenue might be overstated without you knowing itTarget gross margins for coffee carts vs. brick-and-mortar cafesCash vs. accrual accounting for deposit-heavy event businessesWhen an S-Corp election actually saves you money1099 vs. W2: what most mobile operators get wrong Learn more about Vienna’s work at: www.heyday.cpa Join us at Level 5 Live | The Private Event for Mobile Operators: One day. 100 seats. Zero fluff. Denver, CO | June 25, 2026 levelfivelive.com Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction  00:35 Vienna's background and origin story of Heyday CPA  04:38 Vienna's journey from coffee to accounting  09:56 Early success and product-market fit  14:25 Bookkeeper vs. accountant vs. finance: what's the difference?  16:29 Understanding the P&L statement  19:20 Cash flow statement breakdown  21:07 Common bookkeeping "hot messes" Vienna sees  22:43 How revenue gets double-counted (and how to fix it)  24:56 Cash basis vs. accrual accounting  29:02 How often to review your financials 33:02 Target gross margins for cafes vs. coffee carts  36:22 Why mobile coffee carts are more profitable  39:35 Pricing strategy and value-based pricing for catering  43:10 When to hire a bookkeeper or accountant  47:29 What triggers sales tax for mobile businesses  53:55 Best accounting software: QuickBooks, Xero, Wave  55:02 Entity structure: Sole Prop, LLC, and S-Corp  59:49 1099 vs. W2 employees in the coffee industry Book a free call with us: https://go.flashquotes.com/Demo 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.

    1h 15m

  7. May 1

    58. They Left 6-Figure Jobs to Build a Mobile Coffee Catering Empire (Ravello's Coffee)

    Max left a 6-figure corporate job. Stephen walked away from a high-paying sales role. Together, they built Ravello's Coffee Catering from a single cart at a church camp into one of Columbus's fastest-growing mobile coffee businesses. In this episode, Zach and Justin sit down with Max and Stephen to break down the full story: the viral Biscoff Latte that put them on the map, why they opened a coffee shop (against everyone's advice), and how they're building systems to scale without being in the weeds every day. Whether you're starting your first cart or scaling your catering operation, this one is packed with real numbers and hard lessons. Check out Ravello's Coffee: ravellos.coffee ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:09 - Meet Max and Stephen from Ravello's Coffee Catering  01:11 - Starting as a Side Hustle During Parental Leave  01:49 - The Story Behind the Name "Ravello"  02:33 - First Equipment Setup (GS3 and E65)  03:00 - Their First Event and What Went Wrong  03:53 - How Flashquotes Became a Game Changer  05:24 - Pop-Ups at Express HQ  06:25 - The Viral Biscoff Latte That Started Everything  08:33 - Quitting Corporate to Go Full-Time  09:30 - Breaking the Rules of Coffee Catering  11:19 - Using Community Influencers to Grow  14:41 - Why They Opened a Coffee Shop  16:34 - Monthly Drink Drops and Social Strategy  17:05 - Celebrity Visitors and Free Promotion  20:45 - Using the Cafe as a Marketing Tool for Catering  23:02 - Switching Equipment and Optimizing Cart Setup  24:55 - Scaling From 1 to 4 Carts  28:21 - Team Dynamics: Gas, Brakes, and Nitrous 30:55 - Booking 250+ Events: The Real Numbers  32:46 - Where Their Leads Actually Come From  37:49 - Growth Challenges and Hard Lessons  40:07 - Managing 16 Employees and Split Attention  43:44 - Building Systems That Run Without You  45:32 - Maintaining a 4.9 Star Rating at Scale  46:30 - Training Baristas for Catering Events 🔧 RESOURCES MENTIONED https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2F25CDC/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0F2F25CDC&pd_rd_w=6lrnD&content-id=amzn1.sym.8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_p=8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_r=NK41WSG2K7VESDZE4WK4&pd_rd_wg=bl6LW&pd_rd_r=ae7c2744-c0fb-4a9c-ae1e-83c41505421e&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw 📅 UPCOMING EVENTS * Level 5 Live — June 25th, Denver | https://www.levelfivelive.com/ 🚀 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

    1h 7m

  8. Apr 24

    57. Jennie Blackwood Started a Charcuterie Business 8 Months Pregnant and now has 140K Followers

    She started her charcuterie cart business 8 months pregnant, broke, and refusing to go back to a 9 to 5. Today, Jennie Blackwood has 140K+ Instagram followers, has coached 250+ entrepreneurs through her Cart to Cash Flow program, and built a business that gives her the freedom she always wanted. In this episode of the Flashquotes Podcast, Jennie breaks down exactly how she built The Social Graze from scratch — the marketing moves that actually work, why mobile cart businesses are one of the highest ROI startups available right now, and what it really takes to turn a side hustle into a scalable income stream. Book a free call with Jennie: promo.jennieblackwood.com See how Flashquotes helps mobile cart owners run their business: flashquotes.com/demo Chapters: 0:00 "Over My Dead Body" — The Moment That Started It All1:53 Starting a Business While 8 Months Pregnant3:18 The Financial Crisis That Forced the Leap6:00 Going Viral and Getting Her First Big Clients8:16 From 3K to 143K Followers in Two Years10:03 The Marketing Ecosystem That Drives Real Sales13:13 Why Mobile Businesses Have the Best ROI Right Now16:05 Hitting Burnout and Learning to Delegate20:33 Building the Cart to Cash Flow Coaching Program23:21 Client Spotlight: Monica's Full Transformation28:33 Expanding Beyond Charcuterie (Cannoli, S'mores & More)34:01 The "Fake It Till You Make It" Mindset That Works42:05 Why Perfectionism Is the Biggest Business Killer44:41 The Systems Every Mobile Business Needs to Scale49:32 Jennie's Final Message to Aspiring Mompreneurs Make sure to subscribe for weekly episodes for mobile event business!

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The smartest startup of 2026 fits in a van. Coffee Carts, Bar Carts, Dessert Carts, Graze Boards, Photobooths. The mobile event service business is booming, and we are here to walk you through it all, from starting to scaling. Hosted by the Founders of Flashquotes, the #1 software for mobile businesses, each weekly episode covers the hot topics and burning questions of cart owners. You don't want to miss out on the wealth of knowledge shared by host Justin Goodhart, founder of Goodhart Coffee, one of the largest Coffee Catering operations in the US with over 70+ carts. Plus, guest interviews with successful mobile business owners of all types. Catch us every Friday at 9am PST.

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  • Creator
    flashquotes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 flashquotes
  • Show Website
    The Mobile Business Podcast

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