Hot Dog Chronicles: Recent Episodes
Andrew Dalager
This is a behind the scenes look into the mind of a food business owner focused on hitting his goals. Andrew sets out to buy his first home in cash from earnings slinging hotdogs. Father, sibling, spouse, son, friend, entrepreneur; external forces sometimes manage to tug at his focus. #DogIsLife
Andrew critiques day one, plans day two, and explains how to be positioned as the most knowledgable caterer to anyone calling you
Andrew shares his strategy for prepping for Big events, and a way to earn an extra 9% on your catering gigs.
Andrew discusses the three secrets he uses to generate catering jobs without ever having to cold call anyone.
Andrew discusses why completing based on price is always the wrong way to go, and what, other than price, value really is.
As things finally start looking optimistic, Andrew discusses the positive events of the last week.
Andrew tells the story that changed him from a regular kid to an entrepreneur overnight.
Andrew talks about the ANNOYING Kansas weather, and his favorite part of catering as opposed to vending.
Andrew talks about the strategies he is implementing to improve time management, unpredictable Kansas weather, and the late Chet Holmes’ book, The Ultimate Sales Machine.
Andrew goes over yesterday’s sales, plans he has to try upping them in the future, and reaffirms the importance of telling your story to new people understanding that they won’t likely know it even when you feel they should.
“You’re not the center of the universe!” Andrew talks about the importance of introducing your product or service to new people.
Andrew discusses his thoughts on competition in the business world, and how having competition can be very beneficial.
Andrew discusses who he feels is your most valuable customers, what a dream customer final looks like, and how he handles people that don’t consume what you produce. Questions? Comments? Email Andrew at hotdogchronicles@gmail.com
Andrew talks about the impact of the questions we ask ourselves, and the importance of asking ourselves questions that have empowering answers. Email Andrew directly at HotDogChronicles@gmail.com with any questions or comments on today’s show.
Andrew explains why he’s compelled to document his journey, why (although a fan) he has no desire to be the next Gary Vee, and goes on a tangent about shark week.
Andrew discusses yesterday’s sales, good and bad, and the reason many people keep tabs on your pursuit of your goals.
Andrew talks specifics of the destination, and gives the origin story of Coney Island LFK. #DogIsLife
Andrew talks about the importance of knowing WHY you have the goals that you have, and mentions his big “why” in the process.