Sign Up for Alerts About Our Community (coming soon) – Courses, Exclusive Videos, PDFs, Spreadsheets and more: https://mailchi.mp/018d9c38a953/valorcafecommunityThanks for listening, following/subscribing, giving us a good review, and sharing with your friends on social media. It goes a long way!Ever thought about building a mobile cart to start your coffee business? US TOO. In 2016, we built a coffee cart that launched our business from nothing to multiple cafes and a roasting headquarters. In this podcast, we teach you all you need to know about starting your coffee cart business, from how to build it and which equipment to choose, to the steps you need to set up an LLC. Thanks for listening!Buy Valor Coffee: https://valor.coffee/shopWatch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/valorcoffee16Want to become a Wholesale Partner? Email us at wholesale@valor.coffee to set up an account!Follow the Valor Coffee Podcast on Instagram: http://instagram.com/valorcoffeepodFollow Valor on Instagram: http://instagram.com/valor.coffee00:00:00 Intro00:02:10 Our Story and Experience with Coffee Carts00:17:54 Who Should Start a Coffee Cart & Why?00:25:56 Funding00:32:08 Setting Up Your Business: LLCs, Operating Agreements, EIN, Etc.00:39:59 Permitting00:48:14 Should You Start with a Pour Over or Cold Brew Bar?00:55:30 Building Out Your Cart01:22:02 Equipment: Espresso Machines, Grinders, Etc.01:32:08 Total Cost of Buildout01:36:43 How to Book Events and Stay Busy01:44:40 Contracts01:46:54 Pricing01:52:18 Crafting Your Drink Menu01:58:42 Day of Event Execution02:11::52 What's Your Long Term Vision?02:13:52 Conclusion____Subscribe to Riley's YouTube Channel:  https://youtube.com/@rileywestbrookFollow Riley:  https://instagram.com/rileywestbrookFollow Ross: https://instagram.com/rosswaltersFollow Ethan's Parody Account:  https://instagram.com/ethanrivers777