Listen "What is it Like Operating a Food Truck? (Ep. 30)"
Episode Synopsis
Karissa Tuttle, co-founder of Simply Done Donuts, shares her experience of operating a food truck and opening a brick-and-mortar shop. She discusses the challenges of permitting, learning the mechanics of a trailer, and the emotional journey of starting a business. Karissa also talks about the impact of the pandemic on their business and the need to pivot and innovate. She shares the lessons learned from opening a shop in Tampa Bay and their future plans to focus on the food truck model in college towns and other areas.Takeaways - Operating a food truck comes with challenges such as permitting and learning the mechanics of a trailer. - The pandemic forced businesses to pivot and innovate, leading to new opportunities and strategies. - Opening a shop in a new market can be challenging, and it's important to consider brand recognition and marketing efforts. - The experience of running a business and facing challenges builds confidence and resilience. - Simply Done Donuts plans to focus on the food truck model in college towns and other areas, while also exploring opportunities for brick-and-mortar locations with drive-thrus.Order Coffee = https://threetreecoffee.com/collections/coffeesSimply Done Donuts = https://www.simplydonedonuts.com/Karissa Tuttle = https://canvasrebel.com/meet-karissa-tuttle/Order Three Tree Coffee!
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