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 your margins, and what it takes to scale from side hustle to a multi-cart team. You’ll also learn the one system shift that saves 10+ hours a week and why speed matters more than anything else when it comes to winning bookings.

If you’ve ever felt stuck on how to price, when to hire, or how to stop drowning in admin, this Q&A episode has the answers you’ve been waiting for.

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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 pads to booking 700+ popsicle events using push carts, Instagram, and eventually Flashquotes. You’ll learn how she streamlined her entire event workflow, cut her admin time by 70%, and is now building systems to expand Joy Pops to new cities.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emails, bookings, or scaling your catering biz—this episode is your permission slip to grow smarter.

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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 slash admin hours, boost leads, and deliver better customer experiences. From building custom AI chatbots to mastering prompt crafting, this episode distills months of conversation into a single, easy-to-use AI toolkit.

We cover how to integrate AI into your daily operations, the “goal → return format → context” framework for getting better outputs, and why humans using AI will outpace those who don’t. If you’ve ever wondered how to make AI work for your business instead of just reading about it, this is the place to start.

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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.

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🚀 Flash Quotes is building new tools to make financing smarter and faster—right inside your dashboard. Stay tuned.

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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 every week—and how using the right tools can help you escape the hustle trap. Finally, the crew gets real about what “enough” looks like as entrepreneurs and dads building businesses that last.

Whether you’re running a mobile coffee cart, scaling a bar setup, or just trying to keep your inbox under control, this episode gives you tactical insight and philosophical firepower.

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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 year—and the real story behind building a business that actually works without burning out. Whether you’re bootstrapping your first cart or trying to grow a team, this episode is your playbook for building a sustainable mobile coffee brand.

We cover what it takes to scale without capital, why systems matter more than style, and how the right tools (like Flashquotes) help you move from solopreneur to scaled operator. If you’re serious about growing your coffee or bar cart business, this one’s a must-listen.

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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 their own leap.

🎧 Listen in, and if it resonates, share with someone on their own entrepreneurial path.

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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

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00:00 – Launch with $10K — Start with SEO & domain before gear

03:17 – How to Create a Winning Culture

06:15 – How to Approach the Slow Season

09:41 – Tips for Intermediate Level AI Use

11:07 – Navigating Conflict and Difficult Clients

17:39 – Critical Equipment Recs for Coffee Caterers

20:58– AI- One of the Most Valuable Skills for Business Owners

26:22 – This Pivot Helped Her Increase Profits

28:05 – How to Build a Culture Where People Actually Care

34:15 – Using Flashquotes to Improve SEO

37:47 – This is More Important than Instagram for Leads

41:24 – The Keys to Noah's growth

44:52 - Being a Boss People Want to Work For

49:26 What Makes Creature Coffee Stand Out

55:16 What is Pricing out of your own Wallet?

57:07 Cognitive Biases that can effect

Pricing Psychology No fluff. All killer.

These are the tips guests say actually worked for them.

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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, or cocktail bar, you’ll learn how to build lasting client relationships, avoid event-day chaos, and quietly position yourself as the most reliable, low-maintenance pro on site.

Flashquotes helps top mobile vendors turn every event into a marketing engine—this episode shows you how to stand out and get rebooked.

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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 run a coffee cart, photo booth, mobile bar, or any event-based business, this episode will help you stop worrying about slow months — and start using them to work on your business, not just in it.

We cover the 7 highest ROI projects to tackle now, from automating your lead flow and customer follow-ups to simple maintenance checklists that prevent event-day disasters.

Flashquotes is helping top caterers work smarter — and this episode shows you how to join them.

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