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

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Schmidty’s Kettle Corn Life

Schmidty’s Kettle Corn Life

Күн бұрын

Sometimes I learn lessons the hard way. Here I discuss the 3 or 4 critical things that I learned the hard way so you hopefully don't have to. This year is my 5th year in business. So. I hope you enjoy my videos my videos are to help and encourage fellow kettle corn vendors to start their own businesses.
Even if you're your own boss 1 or 2 days a week, do it. I love this business.

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@FatMattOutdoors
@FatMattOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
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.....
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks friend
@richardDara-ot9zp
@richardDara-ot9zp Жыл бұрын
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
@sentra6661
@sentra6661 11 ай бұрын
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 !
@Kicsa
@Kicsa 11 ай бұрын
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.
@escapingtheneon1220
@escapingtheneon1220 Жыл бұрын
Dude... Pulling the setup with the Kia Sportage 😄👌👌👌 LOVE the hustle
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
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.
@rissanne5586
@rissanne5586 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@monabo1
@monabo1 Жыл бұрын
Cool to see the transition in your business
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@shawnramos9572
@shawnramos9572 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@erlinavicente7411
@erlinavicente7411 Жыл бұрын
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.
@introserveonlinereviews4648
@introserveonlinereviews4648 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Dan! Good info!!
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, is this Ed? Lol
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@DanielSchmidt94521 No you didn't offend me, but I did unsubscribe. I originally subscribed for the popcorn, not your political views.
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@DanielSchmidt94521 Sounds great Dan! I will resubscribe!!
@user-wu2qw6qp6c
@user-wu2qw6qp6c 8 ай бұрын
Caravan canopies, canopies by Fred, are good resources, both west coast vendors,
@michaeldrake8300
@michaeldrake8300 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
What state are you in that it fell under the cottage house law?
@icebergnews886
@icebergnews886 5 ай бұрын
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 5 ай бұрын
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 KZfaq 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 KZfaq. GO FUCK YOURSELF.
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
@@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...
@user-fk2td7jd7t
@user-fk2td7jd7t 10 ай бұрын
I see these stands at farmer market's❤
@Hotburger-TWINS
@Hotburger-TWINS 11 күн бұрын
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 11 күн бұрын
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.
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
??? Are your prices still the same ???
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
@@DanielSchmidt94521 EXCELLENT Idea... Great job.
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
@@judichristopher4604 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.
@blang100
@blang100 2 ай бұрын
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 2 ай бұрын
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.
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
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
@West_coast_cargirl
@West_coast_cargirl 9 ай бұрын
hey schmidty. where do you get your kettle corn bags? what kind of oil do you use? thank you
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 6 ай бұрын
Polybag LLC
@tortureddummies1672
@tortureddummies1672 Жыл бұрын
Bro are you still in business?
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
Yes. I am doing it now for 4 years. Next year is my 5th year. I do 5 farmers markets a week and events year round. It's a great business. Thanks for watching.
@bradleybrown2417
@bradleybrown2417 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@lptvboy
@lptvboy 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I’m so dum!! This is true! I was driving the metro bus at work and was covered by my personal insurance
@p3anut469
@p3anut469 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@p3anut469 ok. No problem man. Nice meeting you. I hope to this year buy a caramelizer. That’s my next step.
@p3anut469
@p3anut469 Жыл бұрын
@@DanielSchmidt94521 to make caramel corn?
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
@@p3anut469 yeah and to start doing gourmet flavors too.
@hanssans3040
@hanssans3040 2 жыл бұрын
Do you just go to events or do you have a dailey spot, shopping centers, side of the road, ect?
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
My best event is in April I do the Annapolis Boat Show.
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@lauraheltongaugerslittlebu4626
@lauraheltongaugerslittlebu4626 7 ай бұрын
Where is the best place to get popcorn bags?
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 6 ай бұрын
Polybag LLC
@joshhitcher9262
@joshhitcher9262 2 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy your popcorn
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
From my Gold Medal Local Dealer
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
Are you doing your pierces" by the "CUP" or by the "Ounce"?
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@judichristopher4604 By the size of the bag. I get my bags from Poly Bag LLC.
@judichristopher4604
@judichristopher4604 Жыл бұрын
@@DanielSchmidt94521 Good to know... but how do you charge.. by the ounce or by the cup? How do you know your profit?
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
@@judichristopher4604 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 Жыл бұрын
@@judichristopher4604 in fact. I’m looking for an accountant to help me go over that this year. For taxes.
@dianastern3983
@dianastern3983 6 ай бұрын
How can i do this on a smaller scale?
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 6 ай бұрын
What do you mean? You can order a smaller pot and do it part time.
@danielstockle4583
@danielstockle4583 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Where can i buy this kettle corn machine? Is there a Page ?
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Kettle Corn Machine .com
@troytmd
@troytmd 2 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
@@troytmd Greg Sweet Machine Mad Max and I just bought a caramelizer.
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 2 жыл бұрын
@@troytmd They have machines from $2,500 - $5,000.
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 2 жыл бұрын
@@troytmd Message me on FB.
@maikelandresescalonacolmen7791
@maikelandresescalonacolmen7791 Жыл бұрын
Hola! Me puedes ayudar?
@DanielSchmidt94521
@DanielSchmidt94521 Жыл бұрын
I don't know. Do you know English? Thanks.
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