My 1st Year In Review - Owning a Kettle Corn Business

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @FatMattOutdoors
    @FatMattOutdoors 2 роки тому +17

    That's called hustle..... Use what you have until you know better and can get better..... This things you call mistakes are education...... Well done! I'll be following along.....

  • @bmcdonald7303
    @bmcdonald7303 Місяць тому +1

    I subscribed on the cotton candy video machine but this is the golden ticket information. Thank you.

  • @Kicsa
    @Kicsa Рік тому +3

    Inspiring, makes me want to invest in something like this down south where you don't really see this. Great to see your steps, if somehow I do end up with some spare change and try this, I'll learn from your hard work, thanks.

  • @sentra6661
    @sentra6661 Рік тому +2

    Only keeping this road continuusly, will bring you the success you deserve. Do not forget that and do not quit. Keep the good work mate !

  • @richardDara-ot9zp
    @richardDara-ot9zp Рік тому +2

    Thank you for your info brother I'm looking into some type of new side business to start, your info is very useful , thank you for the raw honest explanation of your experience.
    Hope your business keeps growing and it will you have the drive and the passion. Those bacon flavor popcorn's look interesting yum

  • @erlinavicente7411
    @erlinavicente7411 Рік тому +1

    FYI the weights and even hollow blocks are deadly, they can easily be lifted up with the tent and severely hurt a person. Use 5 gallon buckets and fill with water and tie your tent down. I know this because a auntie got killed with a hollow block that was tied to a sellers tent.

  • @West_coast_cargirl
    @West_coast_cargirl Рік тому +2

    hey schmidty. where do you get your kettle corn bags? what kind of oil do you use? thank you

  • @rissanne5586
    @rissanne5586 2 роки тому +3

    I can’t imagine renting Uhaul everyday for work load That’s so much gas replacing, time pressure, deposit money, cussing out Home Depot, etc. Ive had gas caps that were fused shut on their vehicles and they still made me pay the gas and took my deposit. You’ve come a long way buddy keep it up I’ll have to come see you at the market soon.

  • @JudiChristopher
    @JudiChristopher 2 роки тому +4

    EXCELLENT VIDEO...
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us...
    Great information...
    BTW... 4:15 your prices were $4.00 ... $6.00 ... $9.00
    Is this still your same prices in 2022?
    Since so many things have gone up in price.

    • @drewscobar3723
      @drewscobar3723 2 роки тому

      ??? Are your prices still the same ???

    • @JudiChristopher
      @JudiChristopher 2 роки тому +2

      @@drewscobar3723
      Are you asking ME that?
      I just wanted to know Prices in 2022 because I have NOT started my Popcorn business yet...
      I am assuming most people Have to put their prices a little higher, because of EVERYTHING has gone up.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      I increased to $5, $7, and $11. My flavors are $6, and $8. If you buy 2, you get 2 bags for $10. 3 mediums for $20.

    • @JudiChristopher
      @JudiChristopher 2 роки тому +1

      @@DanielSchmidt94521
      EXCELLENT Idea... Great job.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      @@JudiChristopher that really convinces people to buy more. This Saturday. I made $350 at the flea market. My first time coming back for the winter. I offer samples and describe the products. My helpers are both clean freaks. They help me clean everything before and after the shift. I’m really trying to get back to being more consistent and my helpers really help. I went back on my meds two months ago and I have anxiety, depression, ptsd, and memory issues so I don’t always see things as normal people who don’t have my conditions have sometimes.

  • @shawnramos9572
    @shawnramos9572 2 роки тому +2

    I use ratchet ties to keep my tent down. I tie my canopy to my popper, trailer… they a lot lighter than weights. My equipment is also heavier than weights.

  • @DougAnderson-x2g
    @DougAnderson-x2g Рік тому +1

    Caravan canopies, canopies by Fred, are good resources, both west coast vendors,

  • @introserveonlinereviews4648
    @introserveonlinereviews4648 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing Dan! Good info!!

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому

      Thanks, is this Ed? Lol

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому

      Hey. I wanted to say I hope I didn’t offend you with the podcast. If you’re still following me. Thanks. I appreciate it.

    • @introserveonlinereviews4648
      @introserveonlinereviews4648 2 роки тому +1

      @@DanielSchmidt94521 No you didn't offend me, but I did unsubscribe. I originally subscribed for the popcorn, not your political views.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      @@introserveonlinereviews4648 Thanks. I have learned your lesson. I am going to make another channel for my podcast and under a new name. I hope you have a good year. Thanks for watching. I bought a cotton candy machine and this year I am doing retail. I hope all is good.

    • @introserveonlinereviews4648
      @introserveonlinereviews4648 2 роки тому +1

      @@DanielSchmidt94521 Sounds great Dan! I will resubscribe!!

  • @Hotburger-TWINS
    @Hotburger-TWINS 5 місяців тому

    Is the equipment (especially your kettle) light enough that you don't need a ramp to load up in the ford transit?? I Really can't decided if I should get a trailer or some time of van. I'm concerned it's too heavy.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  5 місяців тому

      You just ask someone to help you lift it. I'm gonna get a cargo van. I recently got into an accident. But the kettle fit in perfectly.

  • @escapingtheneon1220
    @escapingtheneon1220 Рік тому +1

    Dude... Pulling the setup with the Kia Sportage 😄👌👌👌 LOVE the hustle

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  Рік тому +1

      The same month I paid it off I killed the vehicle. I was determined to be my own boss. Thanks bud. I’ve been going strong 5 years now. I’ve come along way and I’m proud of myself.

  • @blang100
    @blang100 7 місяців тому +1

    what's good bro i'm thinking about starting this up! someone just told me the buy 50 big pallets of kernels at one time and makes 1000 off each bag does that seem do able ?

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  7 місяців тому

      I make between $700-$900 a bag on average. There are a lot of factors involved. How the corn is stored, the moisture in the corn. The yield quality. Etc etc etc.

  • @lauraheltongaugerslittlebu4626

    Where is the best place to get popcorn bags?

  • @hanssans3040
    @hanssans3040 2 роки тому +2

    Do you just go to events or do you have a dailey spot, shopping centers, side of the road, ect?

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      I do both. I have regular markets and as long as there isn't a kettle corn vendor there I try to get in. I do large and small events.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +2

      My best event is in April I do the Annapolis Boat Show.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +2

      I have been increasing my events but I try to stick to my markets. Cause regular customers buy from me and I also have some competition here for events.

  • @michaeldrake8300
    @michaeldrake8300 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing and all the helpful tips. I wanted to do a hot dog cart. I took the food safety handling course, got a quote on insurance, spoke to my county about licenses, was ready to buy a brand new hot dog cart, and even had a location. The only thing that stopped me was that I couldn't find a commissary. I received all kinds of advice (church, veterans centers, renting out space in a restaurant, community clubs, etc.). But I wasn't able to find anything. Restaurants don't want to risk their business in case you make a mistake, I was medically rejected when I wanted to enlist in the armed forces so I can't quilify for anything with a VA, and I'm not a member of a church. When I ask about renting kitchen space in churches, they want me to be a member and after a "few years" they will discuss it so I gave up. Since popcorn does not require refrigeration or to be stored at a special temperature, do you need a commissary?

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  Рік тому +2

      Hey bud. Nope. It's low risk. I know. I plan to rent a kitchen eventually or get a trailer.
      I'm under the cottage food law. They in 2019 approved kettle corn specifically. I can leave all my supplies in my Transit.

    • @jenniferbenavides8470
      @jenniferbenavides8470 Рік тому

      What state are you in that it fell under the cottage house law?

  • @p3anut469
    @p3anut469 Рік тому +1

    Been doing kettle corn in California over 10 years… invest in quality stuff… have had the same canopy over 10 years. We do way more then kettle corn now. We have a full menu and we still do it out of tents… our concession trailer is a pain in the ass…

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  Рік тому

      Cool man. I’m from the Bay Area. I used to do kettle corn for KettlePop. If you’d like to do a video? I’m interested in interviewing a veteran kettle corn person and would like to ask a bunch of questions.

    • @p3anut469
      @p3anut469 Рік тому +1

      @@DanielSchmidt94521 I’m in Bakersfield not really interested in doing any videos! I work for a family business… been in business since 2001 I’ve been doing it since 2010…

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  Рік тому

      @@p3anut469 ok. No problem man. Nice meeting you. I hope to this year buy a caramelizer. That’s my next step.

    • @p3anut469
      @p3anut469 Рік тому

      @@DanielSchmidt94521 to make caramel corn?

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  Рік тому

      @@p3anut469 yeah and to start doing gourmet flavors too.

  • @DanielSchmidt94521
    @DanielSchmidt94521  Рік тому

    And if anyone wants to support my page and my business and buy me a cup of coffee. The link is below. Thanks everyone.
    ko-fi.com/schmidtyskettlecorn

  • @icebergnews886
    @icebergnews886 10 місяців тому

    I started to eat the lead paint off the wall in an attempt to end it when he's kept rattling on about the tent

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  10 місяців тому

      SO YOU HAVE ZERO VIDEOS YOURSELF? YOU COME ON HERE TO MAKE FUN OF ME AND BULLY ME? YOU KNOW THAT I am disabled right? I make these videos for free right? Nobody is forcing you to watch?
      I started my business from the ground up.
      I use this UA-cam channel to help other people get started.
      If you have nothing nice to say. Don't say it.
      But go ahead. Make fun of me because you're an idiot troll who has nothing better to do but to make fun of people on UA-cam.
      GO FUCK YOURSELF.

  • @joshhitcher9262
    @joshhitcher9262 2 роки тому +1

    Where do you buy your popcorn

  • @JudiChristopher
    @JudiChristopher 2 роки тому +1

    Are you doing your pierces" by the "CUP" or by the "Ounce"?

    • @JudiChristopher
      @JudiChristopher 2 роки тому +1

      OOOOPPSS
      I meant to say
      Are you doing your Prices by the Cup or by the Ounces.. or by the size of the bag?

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      @@JudiChristopher By the size of the bag. I get my bags from Poly Bag LLC.

    • @JudiChristopher
      @JudiChristopher 2 роки тому +1

      @@DanielSchmidt94521
      Good to know... but how do you charge.. by the ounce or by the cup?
      How do you know your profit?

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      @@JudiChristopher I charge by bag. I haven’t done a cost analysis on everything. But. My bags the cost is with supplies anywhere from $.85-$1.50 per bag. The last time I did that though was before Covid. I’m averaging about $700-$800 a 50 pound bag of corn.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      @@JudiChristopher in fact. I’m looking for an accountant to help me go over that this year. For taxes.

  • @lptvboy
    @lptvboy 2 роки тому +2

    Don’t pay for insurance on rental vehicles your own insurance will cover anything you drive if you have full coverage. If you are using vehicle for commercial purposes like food trailer/truck you might have to have commercial vehicle insurance. Ask your insurance agent.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      That's good to know I didn't know that. At the time my vehicle was paid off I had minimum liability but now I have full coverage and commercial auto. I will have to ask my insurance agent to double check. That's good advice.

    • @arthurofminnie
      @arthurofminnie 2 роки тому +1

      I’m so dum!! This is true! I was driving the metro bus at work and was covered by my personal insurance

  • @monabo1
    @monabo1 2 роки тому

    Cool to see the transition in your business

  • @JudiChristopher
    @JudiChristopher 2 роки тому +3

    2:59
    That is Dangerous to pull that big of a Trailer with that little car...
    You're lucky it didn't FLIP with you... OMG that is unreal.
    I'm impressed that the little car could even pull that travel trailer.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      I was determined to not take defeat and no for an answer. I know. I killed the car in the end. I just paid it off and the transmission blew. I was very lucky.

    • @JudiChristopher
      @JudiChristopher 2 роки тому +1

      @@DanielSchmidt94521
      You're lucky you didn't kill yourself or someone else. Why didn't someone warn you NOT to pull that big of a trailer with a car... a small car...
      I have been pulling big trailers for many years... and I had a 1 ton truck pulling a 32' float ... and an 8 horse horse trailer...

  • @dianastern3983
    @dianastern3983 11 місяців тому

    How can i do this on a smaller scale?

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  11 місяців тому

      What do you mean? You can order a smaller pot and do it part time.

  • @danielstockle4583
    @danielstockle4583 2 роки тому +1

    Hi
    Where can i buy this kettle corn machine? Is there a Page ?

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +1

      Yes. Kettle Corn Machine .com

    • @troytmd
      @troytmd 2 роки тому

      @@DanielSchmidt94521 Hi. What machine did you purchase? What added accessories did you get or have now? And if you do not mind an " estimate" on the cost :)

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому

      @@troytmd Greg Sweet Machine Mad Max and I just bought a caramelizer.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому +2

      @@troytmd They have machines from $2,500 - $5,000.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  2 роки тому

      @@troytmd Message me on FB.

  • @user-fk2td7jd7t
    @user-fk2td7jd7t Рік тому +1

    I see these stands at farmer market's❤

  • @bradleybrown2417
    @bradleybrown2417 2 роки тому +1

    Dont get a 1/2 ton (f150, 1500), get a 3/4 ton (f250, 2500). It really isnt that much more in the long run. You'll be happy you did.

    • @DanielSchmidt94521
      @DanielSchmidt94521  Рік тому

      Thanks. Would you ever get one of those Cargo Van's? I see food trailers towed by them. I am curious on those as well.

  • @maikelandresescalonacolmen7791
    @maikelandresescalonacolmen7791 2 роки тому +1

    Hola! Me puedes ayudar?