The Flashquotes Podcast

Competition in mobile catering is heating up—new carts are popping up everywhere, and they’re coming for the same clients you want. In this roundtable, Zach, Justin, and Daniel break down what separates carts that survive from the ones that fade out. You’ll learn the simple shifts that make you stand out, how to close faster than competitors, and the playbook for winning in an oversaturated market. Whether you’re running a coffee cart, mobile bar, photo booth, or dessert stand, this episode will show you how to thrive when everyone’s fighting for attention. ➡️ Grab our Free Growth Guide: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ 🎓 Join the Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Why competition is exploding in mobile catering 02:12 – The real reason new carts are stealing bookings 06:47 – How speed wins when clients get 3+ quotes at once 11:25 – The secrets to standing out in a crowded market 15:54 – Why closing fast beats lowering your price 20:31 – Mistakes that make you lose weddings and corporate gigs 26:42 – The closing framework 6-figure cart owners use 32:18 – How to win against bigger operators with better systems 38:05 – Final advice for cart owners facing increased competition ⸻ 🔑 Key Points • Why more competition can actually help you stand out if you know how • The hidden bottleneck that costs you bookings (and how to fix it) • The 90-second close that works even in oversaturated markets • Why craft alone won’t save your business without speed and systems

In this episode, we sit down with Steven Swank, co-founder of Canyon’s Coffee, to unpack how he and his wife launched their cart with just $15K — and scaled it into 200+ annual events and a thriving cafe. You’ll hear how they used GoFundMe to kickstart their business, the mistakes they made in year one (like forgetting their espresso machine), and the exact growth levers that helped them land corporate clients like Adobe, LinkedIn, and American Express. Whether you’re just starting your first cart or thinking about opening a cafe, Steven’s story is packed with practical lessons you can apply right now. ➡️ Grab our free guide to building your event biz tech stack: https://flashquotes.com/software-tools ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome + why Steven’s story matters 01:00 The early days — from marriage to first business ideas 02:30 Moving to Salt Lake City and chasing the coffee shop dream 04:00 Why they pivoted to starting a cart instead of a cafe 05:30 Launching with $15K: GoFundMe, savings, and credit cards 07:00 Their first event: Rock Climbing World Cup chaos 10:00 Growing to 150–200 events a year 11:30 Utah’s unique coffee market (and competing with soda bars) 13:30 Scaling up: carts, staff, and hiring a catering manager 15:00 Funding mechanics: GoFundMe as a launch hack 17:30 The pressure of community buy-in (and how it motivated them) 19:00 Lessons from Utah’s OG coffee carts (Three Pines, etc.) 23:00 Trench stories: forgetting the espresso machine, broken carts 25:00 Sundance Film Festival and handling big-event failures 30:00 Pivoting to luxury corporate clients like Adobe and AmEx 38:00 The real math: adding carts vs. opening a cafe 45:00 Key lessons for coffee cart owners ⸻ 🔑 Key Points • The $15K funding mix that made launching possible • Why GoFundMe can be a powerful tool for cart owners • The difference between vending and catering (and why it matters) • How Canyon’s turned mistakes into systems for scaling • The real math behind carts vs. cafes • How to position your brand to win luxury and corporate clients

In this episode, we sit down again with Kent from LocalEyes, the SEO wizard helping mobile event businesses climb Google rankings and stay fully booked. You’ll hear the exact strategies Kent uses to get carts ranking #1 in major cities like LA, Chicago, and New York — often within months. We break down backlinks, citations, and why Google cares more about clear, helpful content than flashy design. Whether you’re running a coffee cart, photo booth, or mobile bar, this episode shows you how to get found online, build local authority, and turn Google into your best sales rep — without spending a dime on ads. ➡️ Claim your free guide: flashquotes.com/software-tools ➡️ Learn more about Kent & LocalEyes: localeyesgrowth.com ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator Skool community: flashquotes.com/skool ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Why SEO is the #1 growth lever for carts 02:10 – Client wins: ranking in LA, Chicago, and NYC 05:57 – How Google’s AI overviews are changing local search 09:14 – Backlinks explained (and why bad ones can tank you) 13:13 – Simple backlink strategies any cart can use 16:26 – Turning relationships into high-value backlinks 18:28 – Citations and the “NAP” rule every business must follow 21:41 – Quality vs. quantity: what Google actually values 22:39 – SEO trends and what’s working for event pros now 24:20 – Why “cool” website design can kill conversions 28:18 – The 3 SEO levers that drive long-term lead flow 🔑 Key Points Backlinks are referrals — quality beats quantity every time. Local SEO wins faster than global: one strong backlink from a venue or supplier can outrank 500 spammy ones. Google rewards clarity — simple sites with clear calls-to-action rank higher (and convert more). AI overviews are here to stay; building trust signals (reviews, backlinks, citations) gets you into them. Your website is your best employee — it should be simple, fast, and focused on conversions, not aesthetics.

In this episode, we sit down with Jenna Jackley, founder of Bloom Coffee in Nashville, to unpack how she grew from a garage-built cart to running 300+ events a year. You’ll learn how she made the leap from side hustle to full-time, the mistakes she made in her first year, and the sticky note exercise that transformed her business. Jenna shares exactly when she knew it was time to hire, how she transitioned away from vending to prepaid events, and the systems that helped her finally delegate and scale. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to get out of the “hands dirty” phase, this episode will show you how to build a cart business that can run without you. 👉 Want our FREE step-by-step playbook for streamlining your bookings? Grab our free guide here: flashquotes.com/software-tools ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome + Jenna’s early days with FlashQuotes 02:18 – Starting Bloom Coffee in a garage during the pandemic 03:52 – Breaking even fast and realizing this could be full-time 04:36 – The leap from side hustle to full-time business 06:07 – Surviving the “early slog” of long hours and low pay 08:55 – Why she quit vending events and focused on prepaid bookings 10:38 – Why Bloom Coffee never wanted a brick-and-mortar 11:26 – Who shouldn’t start a mobile cart business 13:42 – Building systems before the busy season snowball hits 16:12 – Thinking like a founder: how Jenna started stepping back 17:02 – Promoting from within and finding her right-hand person 19:17 – The hardest part of letting go (and how she managed it) 21:18 – The sticky note exercise that changed everything 22:41 – Testing her team by running events while she was in Paris 23:36 – How delegation unlocked new growth and freedom ⸻ 🔑 Key Points Why vending by the cup keeps you stuck The exact moment Jenna knew she could go full time How to systemize before you scale A practical delegation exercise you can try today Why stepping back might be the key to growth

➡️ Grab our free guide to building your event biz tech stack: flashquotes.com/software-tools 📲 Ever feel like you’re glued to your inbox, chasing quotes and losing bookings while you sleep? In this episode, we break down the exact 7 software tools we used to turn Goodhart Coffee into a 24/7 booking machine—scaling from a single cart to 57 across 6 cities. You’ll learn: • The tools that are non-negotiable for beginners • Which platforms are a complete waste of money • How to connect everything so your biz runs while you’re off the clock Whether you’re just starting out or running a growing fleet, this episode shows you how to make tech work for you—so you can spend more time booking events and less time buried in admin. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 The software caterers don’t need (hot take) 01:43 Justin’s journey with tools and tinkering 03:35 Why Zapier integration is non-negotiable 06:11 Best website builders for event businesses 07:56 The #1 factor that wins you bookings: speed 08:24 Data from 50,000+ quotes on response times 10:34 Beginner follow-up tools and CRM basics 14:00 Why a pro email matters more than you think 15:29 FlashQuotes Plus and when to upgrade CRMs 16:54 Payment processing: Stripe vs Square 19:53 How Stripe Link boosts conversion & trust 21:29 Instant invoicing inside FlashQuotes 22:00 Scaling challenges: when staffing software kicks in ⸻ 🔑 Key Points • Speed to quote = speed to revenue • Squarespace > Wix > Shopify (for carts) • Stripe saves you money vs Square invoicing • Zapier makes all your tools talk together • FlashQuotes pre-builds your workflows so you don’t drown in setup

In this episode, all three Flashquotes founders sit down to tackle the real questions event pros are asking—from pricing and booking flow to scaling your operation without losing your sanity. You’ll hear straight answers to the toughest event biz challenges, whether you’re running a coffee cart, photo booth, mobile bar, or dessert stand. We cover the biggest mistakes owners make when quoting, how to set prices that actually protect your margins, and what it takes to scale from side hustle to a multi-cart team. You’ll also learn the one system shift that saves 10+ hours a week and why speed matters more than anything else when it comes to winning bookings. If you’ve ever felt stuck on how to price, when to hire, or how to stop drowning in admin, this Q&A episode has the answers you’ve been waiting for. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Why we’re doing an event biz Q&A 03:05 – Pricing your services without guesswork 09:12 – How to quote faster and win more events 15:48 – Scaling from solo operator to a real team 22:40 – Avoiding the most common event biz mistakes 28:55 – The system that saves 10+ hours a week 35:30 – When to hire (and when not to) 42:15 – Our top advice for new event pros 47:00 – Closing thoughts + next steps 🔑 Key Points: • How to price with profit, not panic • Why quoting speed is the #1 booking factor • Scaling lessons from side hustle to full-time • The biggest mistakes event pros make (and how to avoid them) • A 15-minute setup that changes everything

In this episode, we sit down with Kalli Lebaron from Joy Pops to unpack how she went from skipping college at 17 to running one of Utah’s most in-demand dessert catering brands. You’ll hear how a single trip to the Dominican Republic sparked a full-blown frozen treat movement—now complete with custom carts, corporate clients, and a booming storefront. We break down how Kalli scaled from vending at splash pads to booking 700+ popsicle events using push carts, Instagram, and eventually Flashquotes. You’ll learn how she streamlined her entire event workflow, cut her admin time by 70%, and is now building systems to expand Joy Pops to new cities. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emails, bookings, or scaling your catering biz—this episode is your permission slip to grow smarter. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro to Joy Pops & Kalli’s Story 01:45 Skipping College for Popsicles 07:20 First Commissary Kitchen & Craigslist Truck 12:30 Her Game-Changer: Push Carts for Private Events 18:45 The Instagram Flywheel + Word of Mouth 23:10 Navigating Seasonality in a Summer-Only Biz 29:00 Flashquotes: Saving 4+ Hours a Day on Admin 36:20 How She’s Scaling with Systems, Not Stress 41:05 Dreaming Bigger: Hawaii, Mexico, and Beyond ⸻ 🔑 Key Points: • How to turn a family vacation into a business idea • Why private event catering beats vending for growth • The underrated power of carts over trucks • How Flashquotes streamlined her booking + operations • Why your business won’t grow until you let go of control   Want help streamlining your own mobile biz like Kalli did? Join the Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/abou

In this episode, we’ve pulled together the most powerful AI tips, tools, and frameworks from every Flashquotes episode — all in one place. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or you’re already experimenting with automation, this is your ultimate crash course in using AI to save time, grow faster, and work smarter. You’ll learn the exact prompts, tools, and workflows that have helped real catering and coffee cart businesses slash admin hours, boost leads, and deliver better customer experiences. From building custom AI chatbots to mastering prompt crafting, this episode distills months of conversation into a single, easy-to-use AI toolkit. We cover how to integrate AI into your daily operations, the “goal → return format → context” framework for getting better outputs, and why humans using AI will outpace those who don’t. If you’ve ever wondered how to make AI work for your business instead of just reading about it, this is the place to start. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the AI Toolkit Compilation 01:24 Why AI is the Most Underrated Business Lever 04:12 The Flashquotes Prompting Framework 09:57 Custom AI Chatbots for Customers & Staff 16:33 Using AI for SEO and Local Search Domination 21:45 Turning Book Notes into an AI-Powered Knowledge Base 28:17 Mid-Journey & Video Tools for Marketing Assets 34:50 AI-Powered Workflow Automation with n8n & Zapier 40:26 Building a Pro-AI Culture in Your Business 46:02 Final Takeaways & How to Start Today ⸻ 🔑 Key Points: • How to craft prompts that deliver expert-level results every time • Building AI chatbots that know your business better than you do • The fastest ways to use AI for marketing, SEO, and lead gen • Turning AI into your personal research assistant & strategist • Why your team should want AI in their workflow, not fear it ⸻ Want help implementing these AI strategies? Join our Skool community: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about

From personal credit cards to $500K in coffee carts, the crew breaks down how real businesses fund serious growth. Whether you're just starting or staring down expansion, this episode gives the full spectrum: what works, what to avoid, and the mindsets that separate stuck from scaling. 👇 Get the real talk on when debt makes sense, how Stripe Capital changed the game, and what to ask before taking any money. 🎯 Timestamps 00:00 Intro: Why Financing Is So Personal (And So Important) 02:45 Zach's Take: Bootstrapping vs. Debt vs. Equity 05:07 Justin on Dangerous Partnerships and Better Options 09:48 Stripe Stats That Might Shock You 11:30 Credit Cards: A Risky Starting Point 16:58 The Game-Changer: Stripe Capital Explained 23:55 Instant Payouts and Stripe Inside Flash Quotes 27:25 Should You Take a Loan? 33:03 Capacity Planning and Missed Revenue 36:46 What Financing Should Never Be Used For 38:11 Wrap-Up: Real Talk and Real Tools 🚀 Flash Quotes is building new tools to make financing smarter and faster—right inside your dashboard. Stay tuned. 🔗 Join the community & follow along 🧠 Skool: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlashquotesHQ

In this special Roundtable episode, we sit down with Zach, Justin, and Daniel for an unfiltered conversation on how AI is transforming SEO, email, and the very definition of success. You’ll learn why social media posts are now showing up on Google search results—and how to take advantage of this major algorithm shift before your competitors do. We also explore the newest wave of AI-powered email tools that are saving founders hours every week—and how using the right tools can help you escape the hustle trap. Finally, the crew gets real about what “enough” looks like as entrepreneurs and dads building businesses that last. Whether you’re running a mobile coffee cart, scaling a bar setup, or just trying to keep your inbox under control, this episode gives you tactical insight and philosophical firepower. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Flash Quotes Roundtable 01:34 Why Google Now Shows Instagram in Search 06:44 The Future of SEO in an AI World 10:57 How ChatGPT Picked a Fence Company 13:12 AI-Powered Email: From Overwhelmed to Inbox Zero 19:40 Tools That Are Changing the Email Game 25:50 Synthesizing Books with AI for Business Strategy 32:05 “Never Enough” and the Founder’s Dilemma 36:41 Building a Life Beyond the Grind ⸻ 🔑 Key Points: • Why video and social signals are now critical to SEO • How AI email assistants like Shortwave and Cora streamline communication • The mental shift that helps founders delegate without guilt • What it actually takes to feel “successful” as a business owner • How to build systems that work for you—not the other way around

In this episode, we sit down with Austin from Viator Coffee to unpack how he scaled a multi-cart coffee business—all without a single dollar of investor funding. You’ll hear how Austin went from building a DIY cart in his garage to operating five carts, a café, and a roastery, all while balancing family life and rapid growth. Austin breaks down the systems, automations, and sales rhythms that helped Viator double revenue year over year—and the real story behind building a business that actually works without burning out. Whether you’re bootstrapping your first cart or trying to grow a team, this episode is your playbook for building a sustainable mobile coffee brand. We cover what it takes to scale without capital, why systems matter more than style, and how the right tools (like Flashquotes) help you move from solopreneur to scaled operator. If you’re serious about growing your coffee or bar cart business, this one’s a must-listen. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 01:52 Austin’s journey from Starbucks to startup 04:03 The original business plan—and what changed 06:17 Why starting small actually worked better 10:26 Building a coffee cart in a garage (literally) 13:31 First bookings and early growth strategies 18:22 Using bridal expos to drive leads 23:10 Opening a café mid-pandemic 29:21 Acquiring a roastery and adding new carts 32:15 Multi-cart operations and logistics 36:02 Systems, tools, and scaling with Flashquotes 45:50 Creating a business that works without you 50:33 Austin’s advice for scaling to market dominance ⸻ 🔑 Key Points: • How Austin scaled from one cart to five—without investors • The strategy behind 100% year-over-year growth • Why systems and team training unlock real scale • The sales rhythm that keeps Viator’s calendar full • How Flashquotes helped them run 40+ events in one week

We both had “good jobs.” Zach was a director in tech. Daniel had climbed from mailroom to senior product leader. But we knew something was missing. In this episode, we share why we walked away from comfort, how many projects we failed at first, what finally clicked, and why it’s never too late to build something that actually matters. We hope this gives courage to anyone feeling stuck—and clarity for those on the edge of taking their own leap. 🎧 Listen in, and if it resonates, share with someone on their own entrepreneurial path. — 👥 Want to join the Flash Quotes community? https://www.instagram.com/flashquotesapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flashquotesapp — ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro – why this episode matters 2:10 Zach’s first decade: science, startups, and self-employment 7:45 The power of not optimizing too early 14:00 Breaking away from sunk cost thinking 18:30 Zach’s “startup moment” in Denver 22:00 Daniel’s journey: from mailroom to product leadership 29:40 Taking the leap into entrepreneurship 34:00 Why chasing more money often leads to less happiness 42:00 Lessons from failed projects before Flash Quotes 49:00 Building Flash Quotes: falling in love with the problem 51:00 Why this work is so deeply fulfilling  

🚨 Best Of FlashQuotes: 16 Tips That Built Real Businesses We pulled the most actionable, most tactical moments from previous episodes — and packed them into a 1-hour founder masterclass. 💡 Learn how real operators: • Launched coffee carts with $10K • 5x’d leads with SEO tweaks • Hired A+ staff on a budget • Closed more bookings with better scripts • Scaled to 1300+ events   🎧 Timestamps + Takeaways 00:00 – Launch with $10K — Start with SEO & domain before gear 03:17 – How to Create a Winning Culture 06:15 – How to Approach the Slow Season 09:41 – Tips for Intermediate Level AI Use 11:07 – Navigating Conflict and Difficult Clients 17:39 – Critical Equipment Recs for Coffee Caterers 20:58– AI- One of the Most Valuable Skills for Business Owners 26:22 – This Pivot Helped Her Increase Profits 28:05 – How to Build a Culture Where People Actually Care 34:15 – Using Flashquotes to Improve SEO 37:47 – This is More Important than Instagram for Leads 41:24 – The Keys to Noah's growth 44:52 - Being a Boss People Want to Work For 49:26 What Makes Creature Coffee Stand Out 55:16 What is Pricing out of your own Wallet? 57:07 Cognitive Biases that can effect   Pricing Psychology No fluff. All killer. These are the tips guests say actually worked for them. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering... 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ   #FlashQuotes #MobileBizTips #EventCatering #CoffeeCart #EntrepreneurMindset #SEOForFounders #ServiceBusiness #PricingTips #HiringTips

In this episode, we break down the unspoken habits of vendors who consistently get rehired—and how you can replicate their success at every event. From simple text messages that build instant trust, to smart setup decisions that reduce stress for planners, this episode gives you the full playbook to become the vendor clients ask for by name. Whether you're running a coffee cart, photo booth, or cocktail bar, you’ll learn how to build lasting client relationships, avoid event-day chaos, and quietly position yourself as the most reliable, low-maintenance pro on site. Flashquotes helps top mobile vendors turn every event into a marketing engine—this episode shows you how to stand out and get rebooked. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Why Some Vendors Always Get Rehired 02:12 The One Text That Changes Everything 05:30 Avoiding the Site Contact Trap 08:50 Power, Parking, and Being the “Easy Vendor” 13:10 Self-Advocacy vs. Escalation 16:44 Why You Should Never Be the Bad Cop 22:19 “Leave No Trace” and End-of-Event Habits 26:08 Getting Requested by Name—What It Really Takes ⸻ 🔑 Key Points: • The habit that separates pros from one-and-done vendors • How to make your service feel “in good hands” before you even arrive • The Good Cop Rule for staff—and why it protects your brand • What to do when planners drop the ball • How Flashquotes automates your event brief for total staff clarity ⸻ Want your team to be the one clients beg to book again? This episode is your blueprint.        

In this episode, we break down exactly what the smartest mobile caterers do when bookings slow down — so you can turn downtime into a massive business advantage. You’ll hear real stories and practical frameworks from Justin, Daniel, and Zach on how to use the off-season to fix bottlenecks, level up your team, and build systems that make your next busy season your biggest yet. Whether you run a coffee cart, photo booth, mobile bar, or any event-based business, this episode will help you stop worrying about slow months — and start using them to work on your business, not just in it. We cover the 7 highest ROI projects to tackle now, from automating your lead flow and customer follow-ups to simple maintenance checklists that prevent event-day disasters. Flashquotes is helping top caterers work smarter — and this episode shows you how to join them. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Flash Quotes Podcast 01:12 Why Slow Seasons Happen (and Why It’s Okay) 03:46 The #1 Mindset Shift for Off-Season Growth 06:20 Essential Equipment & Maintenance Checklist 10:54 Automate Your Lead Flow While You Sleep 15:17 Building a Data System for Better Decisions 21:08 How AI Can Cut Busywork in Half 28:00 Using Slow Time to Upskill Your Team 34:16 How to Tap Your Existing Client List for New Bookings 40:23 Action Steps & Flashquotes Tips ⸻ 🔑 Key Points: • What to fix, automate, and upgrade when bookings slow down • The top overlooked tasks that prevent costly failures later • How to build a lead list you own (and control) forever • AI tools & simple automations you can set up in a weekend • Why off-season work sets up your biggest busy seasons ever ⸻ 👉 Want to work smarter, not harder this summer? Join our Skool community and connect with other mobile catering pros: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the explosive growth of FlashQuotes—from 3 clients to over $13 million in bookings in just 12 months. Join us fireside as the founding team shares what sparked this breakout, how we scaled to 1,500+ daily users, and why we believe this is just the beginning. We talk about the highs, the hurdles, and the systems that helped us 10X without burning out. You’ll get a look at the product roadmap for 2025, hear what features are launching next, and learn how we’re building a tool that works as hard as our users do. Whether you’re a solo mobile barista or running a multi-city catering operation, this episode is packed with insights on growth, automation, and how to scale smarter. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to go from side hustle to full-stack software—this is the one to watch. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Fireside Intro from Breckenridge 01:22 How We Went from 3 Clients to 350+ 04:58 Daily Active Users and Scaling Challenges 07:43 Revamping the FlashQuotes UI for Mobile 11:05 $13M Booked – The Backend That Made It Possible 15:50 Roadmap: What’s Launching in 2025 20:12 From Coffee Carts to Weddings – Serving Every Niche 24:01 New CRM & Workflow Features Explained 28:49 FlashCon? In-Person Events and What’s Next 32:33 Final Thoughts – Why We’re All In on FlashQuotes ⸻ 🔑 Key Points: • What it takes to grow from 3 clients to 350 in under a year • How we’re building features for mobile-first, service-based pros • Behind the scenes of our CRM, quoting, and booking engine • Why feedback from real users drives every product decision • The future of FlashQuotes—and why we’re just getting started ⸻ Want to see how FlashQuotes can work for your business? Book a demo at Flashquotes.com

In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Jaquez of Always Kind to unpack how she grew a six-figure coffee cart business from her phone—and closed a $55,000 event deal while watching her kids play at the beach. You’ll learn the pricing strategy that helped Cynthia double revenue with fewer events, how she books premium clients without paid ads, and why social media—not SEO—was her first growth engine. If you’ve ever wrestled with what to charge, how to grow without burning out, or how to juggle family and entrepreneurship, this one’s for you. We cover luxury positioning, quoting psychology, mobile ops systems, and what it really takes to scale a high-end events business in today’s market. Cynthia’s journey is proof that you don’t need a big team, fancy gear, or investor cash—you just need clarity, confidence, and the courage to charge what you're worth. ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ ⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Cynthia’s first hustle in 4th grade 01:53 Lessons from her family’s car dealership business 06:30 Why she left photography to start Always Kind 10:16 Using social media as a lead-gen engine 13:40 Quoting high-ticket events (like $55K Amazon gigs) 17:00 Raising prices to avoid burnout 22:21 From 84 to 252 events—then doubling revenue with less 26:45 How she uses Flash Quotes to manage ops 34:01 Hiring, scaling, and navigating chaos 41:00 Running a business as a mom (with no balance) 50:51 Her vision for the future of Always Kind ⸻ 🔑 Key Points: • How to price luxury without apology • Why shooting high brings better clients • The $55K quoting mindset (and why it worked) • Using Instagram and Pinterest to close deals • Building a team—and a brand—that lasts

: 🚀 From Zero to 175 Events: Noah Dupree’s Coffee Cart Masterclass In this episode, we sit down with Noah Dupree of Reunion Coffee Cart, who scaled from zero to 175 events in under a year—quitting his job just three months in. He shares the exact steps, mindset shifts, and gritty stories behind his rapid growth. We cover the sales strategy, launch playbook, and system setups that let him scale without burning out. If you're building or growing a mobile service business, this one’s a blueprint. 👇 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:33 Why Noah was built to win 03:38 From real estate to coffee cart 07:48 The wedding that sparked the business 10:48 Events, revenue, and quitting the job 14:59 Flying to Denver, finding a mentor 19:32 How to actually get a mentor (and keep one) 24:42 Say yes, then figure it out 27:37 Booking his first event with just 3 Instagram posts 30:50 Spiral staircases, milk floods, and learning on the job 34:44 Hiring baristas and building a team 40:29 Working on the business, not in it 42:55 Scaling smart before scaling wide 45:13 Treat it like a business—or it’ll pay like a hobby 👇 LINKS ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tactical drops on mobile event businesses 📩 DM us on IG with your biggest early biz win or lesson learned

🚨 Transform Your Company Culture Without the Corporate Cringe In this episode, we break down exactly how to build a company culture that scales with your business—without falling into the trap of cheesy slogans and forced Zoom happy hours. Learn how top founders build loyalty, performance, and trust through clear values, incentives, and radical candor. Whether you're just getting started or scaling fast, this is your blueprint for creating a team that actually wants to stay and grow with you. 👇 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:34 How founder personality shapes early culture 04:31 What culture really is (and isn’t) 07:58 Culture gone wrong: the poster-on-the-wall effect 11:44 Gratitude, incentives, and respect that sticks 17:47 Charlie Munger and the real cost of bad incentives 24:49 How to build team culture in a remote/event-based model 30:22 Why post-event time is your hidden culture asset 33:38 Retreats, pods, and real connection strategies 40:12 Home dinners, care, and building authentic trust 42:50 Radical candor: say the hard thing with heart 44:45 Fire your C players or lose your A players 47:11 Recap + cultural takeaways for your business 👇 LINKS ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tactical drops on mobile event businesses 📩 DM us on IG with your best culture-building move or question

🚨 Start a Profitable Coffee Cart Business With Just $10K In this episode, we walk you through exactly how to launch a mobile coffee catering business in 30 days or less—with just $10K. No fluff. Just proven tactics from a team that’s helped build carts across the country. Whether you're looking to quit your job, build a side hustle, or create something that scales, this is the roadmap. 👇 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:31 Why 10K is enough 02:40 Day 1: Buy your domain + build your site 06:28 Aged domain hack for faster SEO 08:00 What your 5-page site needs 10:40 Why Squarespace beats Wix/WordPress 12:17 Mobile-first mindset: critical for bookings 13:15 What to order + when 18:09 Cart mistakes to avoid 21:05 Full budget breakdown 24:06 What really matters for your setup 26:02 First mock event = game changer 30:05 How to get your first leads 33:56 Low-cost ways to get reps early 35:26 Google Business Profile tips 40:06 When you’ll get your first lead 43:48 Why SEO = lead flow 45:09 Treat your leads like gold 47:30 Recap + action plan 50:00 Book a call with Justin 👇 LINKS ➡️ Join our Mobile Catering Accelerator: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: @FlashquotesHQ 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tactical drops on mobile event businesses 📩 DM us on IG if you’re launching your first cart