10-Minute Food Truck Training

Learn all about successfully starting, operating and scaling your food truck business. Hard hitting tips and insider information from a long time food vendor. Hosted by Bill Moore, Executive Director of the National Street Food Vendors Association, current food truck owner and 48 year veteran of the food service industry.

The Psychology of Sales Tactics

We are bombarded with sales tactics all day long most put trickery over substance. Let's explore some of the common ploys used in marketing and why they work. We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on onesite. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

09-15
11:43

Partnerships Are NOT One Way Streets

Partnerships must benefit both parties. Making one sided demands like "I need a minimum" is not a partnership, it is a demand from a position of weakness. We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

09-10
14:41

WD-40 is NOT STAINLESS POLISH

Got surface rust on your stainless? Purchase an import made with low grade stainless? Just seeing oxidation where it shouldn't be? Here is an anti-hack don't use WD-40 as if it is a stainless polish and as if it food safe. It is neither. We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

09-08
10:12

It's NOT Free

No one reads. Not the menu, not the disclaimers, not the fine print and certainly not the warning on my scheduler. There is NO SUCH THING as free credit card processing. We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

09-03
15:16

Holding a Builder Accountable for Their Results

In the world of Food Trucks there are people you can trust to deliver and people that have a foot in the grave of financial failure. Let's talk about protecting your money. We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on onesite. ⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one timesupport here: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

09-01
15:28

What is NSF Certification and Do You Need It?

Food truck owners often start on a limited budget and the first thing sacrificed is quality equipment. Today we explore why you need to invest in NSF approved equipment. We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on onesite. ⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one timesupport here: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

08-27
10:52

We Finally Got to Try the Food!

Over two years ago Melisa and I attempted to visit a nationally know food truck brand. We ended up not eating as they were slow as molasses taking orders. This past weekend they were in town and had no lines. Here is what happened next. We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on onesite. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one timesupport here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

08-25
18:25

Interview with Allen Bledsoe: I Made My Trailer Stand Out!

The conclusion of the interview with Allen Bledsoe from Willy B's Smokehouse. Today is all about humble beginnings in a tent. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564328085191 On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willybs_smokehouse/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willybssmokehouse We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. ⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support⁠

08-20
18:08

Interview with Allen Bledsoe: I am at Lowes' but not Really!

For the next two episodes I am interviewing Allen Bledsoe from Willy B's Smokehouse. Today we are talking about setting near Lowe's. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564328085191 On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willybs_smokehouse/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willybssmokehouse We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. ⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support⁠

08-19
10:19

Interview with Allen Bledsoe: We Started in a Tent!

For the next three episodes I am interviewing Allen Bledsoe from Willy B's Smokehouse. Today is all about humble beginnings in a tent. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564328085191 On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willybs_smokehouse/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willybssmokehouse We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

08-18
12:20

Unstoppable Quality + Marketing

Quality goes beyond just buying good ingredients and cooking them properly. Quality exists in everything you do on the food truck. Today we talk about marketing quality. Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: ⁠⁠https://concessionnation.com/⁠⁠ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food Vendors Association! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. ⁠⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talk to a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support⁠

08-13
12:08

Unstoppable Quality + Service

Quality goes beyond just buying good ingredients and cooking them properly. Quality exists in everything you do on the food truck. Today we talk about service quality. Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: ⁠https://concessionnation.com/⁠ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food Vendors Association! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. ⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talk to a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

08-11
14:17

Unstoppable Quality + Training

Quality goes beyond just buying good ingredients and cooking them properly. Quality exists in everything you do on the food truck. Today we talk about training quality. Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: https://concessionnation.com/ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on onesite. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one timesupport here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

08-06
11:52

Safety, Courtesy, Show, Capacity

The Disney Companies have these 4 values as the basis for how they operate in their theme parks world wide. These same 4 values are the same values every food truck needs to be successful.Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: https://concessionnation.com/ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on onesite. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

08-04
15:49

Agree to Disagree?????

A common phrase used to shut down education. For opinions where there is no definitive right or wrong, certainly be civil and agree to disagree. BUT where there is right and wrong shutting down the conversation is hurt by saying "agree to disagree"Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: ⁠https://concessionnation.com/⁠ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. ⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support⁠

07-30
08:59

Industry Numbers

How many food trucks are in the USA? How much in sales does the food truck industry do? Let's figure it out!Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: https://concessionnation.com/ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

07-28
15:28

Stainless Steel and Carbon Buildup

Should your fancy new griddle always be gray/silver or is a black buildup acceptable? Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: ⁠https://concessionnation.com/⁠ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. ⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support⁠

07-23
09:12

You Never Know Who You Will Meet

I attended a food truck Friday event in our small town and discovered new food trucks to our area. One was a member of our Facebook group!Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: ⁠https://concessionnation.com/⁠ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. ⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support⁠

07-21
15:18

PSA: Post Show Analysis

You missed Las Vegas! The Food Truck Owners Expo in Las Vegas ended yesterday :( Here is how it went for me and why you should attend the New Jersey version in December 2025.https://www.ftoexpo.com/ Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: https://concessionnation.com/ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on onesite. https://nsfva.org/ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  https://bit.ly/Bill-MooreLove what we do on the podcast? Show one timesupport here: https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support

07-17
19:44

No Risk No Reward - Is Getting a Loan a Bad Way to Start?

Should take out a loan to start your food truck business? What if I told all businesses even those "self funded" ones have a loan obligation to repay!Thank you to Concession Nation for sponsoring the 10-MinuteFood Truck Training Podcast! Check them out here: ⁠https://concessionnation.com/⁠ We have SPACE for you at the National Street Food VendorsAssociation! Support, Promotion, Advocacy, Community, Education all on one site. ⁠https://nsfva.org/⁠ Get on my schedule for a free no obligation call. Talkto a real food truck owner with decades of experience.  ⁠https://bit.ly/Bill-Moore⁠Love what we do on the podcast? Show one time support here: ⁠https://bit.ly/Podcast-Support⁠

07-16
13:11

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