The Flashquotes Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Sandoval, founder of Intuición Cafe (https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/FlashquotesHQ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlashquotesHQ

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⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to FlashQuotes Podcast 01:09 Melissa’s origin story from Colombia to Miami newsrooms 04:22 Discovering the farmers behind coffee & launching Intuición Cafe 06:29 Why...

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 c...

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,...

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 ca...

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 prep...

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📲 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 • Whic...

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...

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...

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 s...

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 Int...

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...

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 ...

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 the...

🚨 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 $...

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...

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 ru...

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...

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...

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🚀 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 build...