Competition in mobile catering is heating up—new carts are popping up everywhere, and they’re coming for the same clients you want. In this roundtable, Zach, Justin, and Daniel break down what separates carts that survive from the ones that fade out. You’ll learn the simple shifts that make you stand out, how to close faster than competitors, and the playbook for winning in an oversaturated market.
Whether you’re running a coffee cart, mobile bar, photo booth, or dessert stand, this episode will show you how to thrive when everyone’s fighting for attention.
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⸻ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Why competition is exploding in mobile catering 02:12 – The real reason new carts are stealing bookings 06:47 – How speed wins when clients get 3+ quotes at once 11:25 – The secrets to standing out in a crowded market 15:54 – Why closing fast beats lowering your price 20:31 – Mistakes that make you lose weddings and corporate gigs 26:42 – The closing framework 6-figure cart owners use 32:18 – How to win against bigger operators with better systems 38:05 – Final advice for cart owners facing increased competition
⸻ 🔑 Key Points • Why more competition can actually help you stand out if you know how • The hidden bottleneck that costs you bookings (and how to fix it) • The 90-second close that works even in oversaturated markets • Why craft alone won’t save your business without speed and systems
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