The Power and Madness of the Food Truck Business with Halo Potato Donuts

Today on #whoagnv we talk to Drew Stuerman the owner of the Halo Potato Food Truck in Gainesville, FL! He tells us all the amazing opportunities that have come from having a food truck and a loyal following of #potatodonut lovers. 

He also shared the frustrations of having a product affected by the cold weather and exposure in a food truck. Our guest host Joe Lowry Jr and Collin dig deep into the #foodtruck lifestyle!

1:13 Our guest host Joe Lowry Jr from Junior Achievement Alachua County

3:00 Financial Literacy, Biz Town, and JA Goals

8:10 How can you volunteer for JA?

11:38 Drew Stuerman’s Origin Story

21:25 Seeing Funding and Gator Hatchery

23:10 When Collin met Drew

24:25 Starting the Halo Potato Donuts food truck

26:35 Ken Eats Gainesville article and UF Football University Ave food truck spot

30:20 Utilizing brick and mortar location and mobile food trucks strategy

36:18 Most fascinating part of food truck life?

43:20 Knowing your entrepreneurial value and personal branding

46:10 What's the most valuable lesson you’ve learned since starting?

48:25 How do you decide your hours and availability?

51:00 Do you plan to partner with local eateries to sell your donuts?

57:45 Starting a food truck association and food truck park in Gainesville

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