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The Food Truck Scholar

The Food Truck Scholar

Ariel D. Smith

The Food Truck Scholar Podcast is where food, business, and stories collide. Each episode host and academic scholar Ariel D. Smith peels back the cultural, social, economic, and political layers of the food truck industry. From Food Network contestants and former bank executives to self-trained and formally trained chefs- The Food Truck Scholar Podcast introduces you to entrepreneurs from all walks life that are ready to feed your mind with tips to start your own food truck, stories that fill your heart, and tempting meal options to fill your stomach.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Food Truck Scholar episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Food Truck Scholar for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Food Truck Scholar episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Food Truck Scholar - Food Truck Building w/ Charles Daugherty of Red Fern Dynamics
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04/20/21 • 45 min

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The Food Truck Scholar - Season 4 Premiere

Season 4 Premiere

The Food Truck Scholar

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03/22/22 • 50 min

I know, y'all been wondering where I've been. Well, I got plenty of updates for you!
I'm a moderator for the Food and Business Summit!
Join sharp like-minded food truck and restaurant owners to develop an ecosystem for success through structure, stability, and security.

With years of experience as a consultant and proven track record of success working with the TOP food trucks and restaurants in Los Angeles WFE Consulting wanted to create a space to share knowledge, experience, and resources with other restaurant and food truck owners across the nation and invited me as one of the moderators for this food truck tour.

Thankful for the #FoodTruckTitans to be along on this journey to share their tips and tricks that have allowed their business to be recession proof! AllFlavorNoGrease, Billionaire Burger Boyz and Wut-A-Pickle

This will be moderated by none other than Ariel D. Smith "The Food Truck Scholar" and @thegreatglaspie of @coolassblackwoman.

With special guest marketing strategist @juntaedelane of @digitaldelane
Register TODAY by going to www.foodandbusinesssummit.com and use the discount code FTS22 for 10% off General Admission and VIP tickets!
Help Patrick Lanier Keep Truckin
am fundraising for a past podcast guest and food truck owner Patrick Lanier . He is the owner of Lip Smackin Creations Food Medic in Nashville, TN. I first met Patrick in February 2019 when I visited Nashville to interview his friend Terry Key, and I immediately gravitated towards his story and decided to interview him as well. With his ambulance-turned-food truck, Patrick truly has been a first responder in his own way, serving others however he could. Now he needs his city to have his back.
Covid has been difficult for many food trucks with event cancellations, labor shortages, supply chain shortages and inflations to name a few challenges. Patrick has found himself experiencing all of this, all while still trying to push forward to support his family with the food truck as his only means of support. Applying for federal relief has been difficult, stressful, and unsuccessful. Applying for funding in general has presented several challenges for many first time entrepreneurs. He has acquired a new truck that help him take his business further, but it will need to be compliant with new TN food truck regulations and he cannot afford to stay compliant without our help.

I am asking the community (near and far) to support Patrick to help him keep truckin. He needs $12,000 to put towards the following: a new generator, suppression system, fees for 2 front

Over the past 5 years, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a good food truck stand out among the rest. I took 8 of those key concepts and created a book where I could have curbside conversations with each of you about them. This book is not only digestible and not designed to overwhelm you, but also propels you into action. You can purchase Before You Launch A Food Truck TODAY at TheFoodTruckScholar.com/shop in paperback and ebook format as well as on Amazon.

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The Food Truck Scholar - Ragin Cajun Returns: Part 1

Ragin Cajun Returns: Part 1

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04/07/20 • 42 min

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world into a season of uncertainty. None of us know when Auntie Rona is leaving and so far none of us have an ETA on when uncle stimulus is arriving into bank accounts. We’re all just adapting to the cards we have left to play and doing the best we can. Food trucks all over have taken serious hits to their revenue with some losing two months of income in just one week when all the cancellations started flooding in. While many have parked their truck for the time being, others have shifted gears and forged new business models to keep rolling, by reminding the public they have always been curbside and can even do delivery if needed. Not only am I seeing some food trucks still in rolling, they are also stepping up to the plate to serve their communities.

Such is the case with Deundre Zachery, owner of Ragin Cajun. If you remember, Deundre was a guest on our first season, and he’s this season in a two-part episode. This week, we catch up with Deundre to talk about the expansions made since last season followed by the impact of Covid-19 on business and how he is adapting for the benefit of both his employees and customers. Next week, we come back for part two to find out how Deundre is using this moment to feed hundreds of children and health professionals FOR FREE and discuss possible future implications the pandemic will have on restaurant business models

Over the past 5 years, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a good food truck stand out among the rest. I took 8 of those key concepts and created a book where I could have curbside conversations with each of you about them. This book is not only digestible and not designed to overwhelm you, but also propels you into action. You can purchase Before You Launch A Food Truck TODAY at TheFoodTruckScholar.com/shop in paperback and ebook format as well as on Amazon.

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The Food Truck Scholar - Making Online Ordering Free and Easy with Food Truck Pub
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04/12/21 • 36 min

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The Food Truck Scholar - Exploring Purchasing New Food Trucks: Bob Trewyn & Greg Knox
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11/24/20 • 38 min

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The Food Truck Scholar - Chelsea Rowel: Branding Tips & Strategies During/Post COVID
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10/12/20 • 32 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Food Truck Scholar have?

The Food Truck Scholar currently has 118 episodes available.

What topics does The Food Truck Scholar cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Foodie, Entrepreneurship, Activism, Empowerment, Podcasts, Education, Arts, Business and Food.

What is the most popular episode on The Food Truck Scholar?

The episode title 'Juneteenth with Patrick Lanier' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Food Truck Scholar?

The average episode length on The Food Truck Scholar is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Food Truck Scholar released?

Episodes of The Food Truck Scholar are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of The Food Truck Scholar?

The first episode of The Food Truck Scholar was released on Mar 18, 2019.

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