
The Food Truck Scholar Podcast is where food, business, and stories collide. Each episode host and academic scholar Ariel D. Smith peels back the cultural, social, economic, and political layers of the food truck industry. From Food Network contestants and former bank executives to self-trained and formally trained chefs- The Food Truck Scholar Podcast introduces you to entrepreneurs from all walk... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsBusinessFoodEntrepreneurship | ||||

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It’s been a minute since the last episode dropped, so we are coming in hot!
Today’s guest is Marcus Crawford, co founder and co owner of Bro-ritos. Selected by Parade as one of the top Black owned eateries in the country, Bro-ritos is... more
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While many people love food trucks, it’s important not to romanticize their relationship with residents, urban planners, and city officials. Over the years, I’ve researched cities that haven’t found a way to properly position food truc... more
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I know one of the major takeaways people often get from my show when it comes to starting their food truck is to step out on faith and do it. However, in addition to faith to launch it, you also have to use logic and reason to sustain ... more
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Food Truck owners are hustlers who make their dreams happen. Today’s guest is a brother that takes that to the next level. To some on social Derrick Wood is the owner of My BBQ Man and a food business coach man but to the residents of ... more
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I happened upon this podcast about a years ago and it has been a gem! I learned so much from being apart of this community. As a new food trailer owner, I was lost on many of the nuances of food trucking. This podcast has grown me as a food trucker and I’m well on my way to success. From the contacts I have made through this podcast, I had my best day ever and sold out!!! Thanks for what you do and keep up the amazing work!
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Great podcast to learn about Food Trucks and how they are built, day to day, and what foods they serve. Great Job!!
If you are interested in food trucks this is a great entry into the details of what it takes, from probably the first PhD candidate to delve into the minutia.
Words can’t say enough about how helpful and resourceful the podcast is. I don’t remember how I found out about the Food Truck Scholar but I’m forever grateful. I am currently on my journey into the food truck world and without her podcast I wouldn’t be this far along. She put me in contact with @PopGoesTheWaffle who helped me get my food truck vendor drawings approved in Florida. Also her episode with @JackpotChicken help me save some money after I bought his book. All of the episodes are fille... more
As a food truck owner, I really appreciate this show and hearing different perspectives from all across the country. It feels like every interview-ee was selected with thoughtfulness. Also, You can hear Ariel's passion for food and this industry with every question she asks. Great work. Keep em comin.
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