Josh Hance and Skippy McLain

Monday Morning Food Truck

Arts EN ↓ 267 episodes

Come along on an entreprenuerial adventure with Skippy and Josh as the talk about their food truck businesses and all the triumphs and failures. They go into things they've learned, recipes, awesome kitchen equipment, deep food truck issues, special guests and probably a little talk about the thing that brought them together, BBQ. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monday-morning-food-truck--5625522/support .

Author

Josh Hance and Skippy McLain

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Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Feb 16, 2026

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Episodes

A week in and the end of January '26 16.02.2026

Josh has been open a week and still learning a lot. Lots of reviews, comments and encouragement. Plus Skippy inches closer to opening! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monday-morning-food-truck--5625522/support .

We are open!!!!!! 16.02.2026

In this episode, Josh opens his doors!!!! Skippy and Josh discuss the challenges and triumphs of running a restaurant, including navigating health department regulations, the grand opening experience, and operational hurdles. They share insights on kitchen layout, employee requirements, and customer feedback, while also addressing maintenance issues and supply chain management. The conversation hi...

Tik Tok tik tok tik tok....get these things open! 26.01.2026

With the blizzard conditions in much of michigan, maybe it's not so bad the restaurants aren't open. Boys look forward to better weather Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monday-morning-food-truck--5625522/support .

Why do we do this? Goodbye 2025 13.01.2026

In this conversation, Josh and Skippy discuss various aspects of running a food truck business, including updates on bookings, plumbing challenges, holiday reflections, staff training, and marketing strategies. They also touch on local business insights, influencer engagement, and operational challenges related to equipment and cooking techniques, all while navigating the realities of winter weath...

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals 29.12.2025

In this engaging conversation, Josh and Skippy discuss the various challenges and triumphs of running a restaurant and food truck. They delve into plumbing issues, contractor dynamics, HVAC installations, and the importance of inspections. The conversation also touches on staff training, menu testing, and the financial aspects of catering, highlighting the growth in sales and future projections. T...

Light at the end of the tunnel....maybe 15.12.2025

Summary In this conversation, Josh and Skippy discuss various aspects of running a restaurant, including weather conditions, business updates, challenges with Google business profiles, social media engagement, restaurant setup progress, health department inspections, equipment management, hiring staff, menu development, food cost strategies, and the debate between fountain drinks and bottled drink...

Climbing Expenses 15.12.2025

In this engaging conversation, Josh and Skippy discuss the various challenges and updates related to their restaurant ventures. They cover topics such as hiring strategies, construction progress, weather impacts on operations, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation highlights the ups and downs of running a restaurant, including licensing issues, sales performance, and marketi...

Will it ever end? 01.12.2025

In this engaging conversation, Josh and Skippy discuss a variety of topics related to their food truck and restaurant ventures. They share light-hearted banter about breakfast plans, delve into the challenges of pricing and selling food, and explore cooking techniques, particularly for turkey. As they prepare for their restaurant opening, they discuss kitchen layout, equipment setup, staffing stra...

November can suck it 01.12.2025

In this episode, Josh and Skippy discuss the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from a food truck to a restaurant. They delve into the complexities of health regulations, building issues, and menu development, while also sharing insights on sales performance and community engagement strategies. The conversation highlights the importance of due diligence in business operations and the need fo...

Budget Doom Part 1 17.11.2025

Keywords budgeting, equipment costs, installation quotes, financial planning, unexpected expenses Summary The conversation revolves around budgeting for equipment and installation costs, highlighting unexpected quotes and financial surprises that arise during the planning process. Takeaways Budgeting for equipment is crucial to avoid surprises. Installation costs can significantly exceed initial e...

Budget Doom Part 2 17.11.2025

Keywords budgeting, equipment costs, installation quotes, financial planning, unexpected expenses Summary The conversation revolves around budgeting for equipment and installation costs, highlighting unexpected quotes and financial surprises that arise during the planning process. Takeaways Budgeting for equipment is crucial to avoid surprises. Installation costs can significantly exceed initial e...

Plate Gate Part 1 17.11.2025

Summary In this conversation, Skippy and Josh discuss various challenges and insights related to running a food truck and restaurant business. They cover topics such as the nuisance of spam calls, the importance of choosing the right POS system, reflections on their October business performance, the physical demands of moving equipment, electrical setup for food trucks, and the significance of hea...

Plate Gate Part 2 17.11.2025

Summary In this conversation, Skippy and Josh discuss various challenges and insights related to running a food truck and restaurant business. They cover topics such as the nuisance of spam calls, the importance of choosing the right POS system, reflections on their October business performance, the physical demands of moving equipment, electrical setup for food trucks, and the significance of hea...

Ambition Motivation 03.11.2025

summaryIn this conversation, Skippy and Josh Hance discuss the importance of setting ambitious goals and the mindset required to pursue them. They emphasize that aiming high can lead to unexpected successes, even if the original goal isn't fully achieved. The discussion highlights the value of resilience and the positive outcomes of striving for greatness. takeaways Setting ambitious goals can lea...

Almost Done 20.10.2025

We are on the home stretch of food truck season....what's coming after? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monday-morning-food-truck--5625522/support .

Skippy closing in Part 1 13.10.2025

Josh and Skippy discuss various topics related to their experiences in the food truck and restaurant business, including sports, entrepreneurship, menu development, health department regulations, sales performance, and community engagement. They share insights on the challenges of running a food truck, the importance of compliance with health regulations, and strategies for managing inventory and...

Skippy Closing In Part 2 13.10.2025

Josh and Skippy discuss various topics related to their experiences in the food truck and restaurant business, including sports, entrepreneurship, menu development, health department regulations, sales performance, and community engagement. They share insights on the challenges of running a food truck, the importance of compliance with health regulations, and strategies for managing inventory and...

Wake me when september ends part 1 03.10.2025

In this episode, Skippy and Josh discuss their recent experiences in the catering business, including challenges faced during events, employee management, and the importance of customer engagement. They delve into the intricacies of tipping practices, staffing strategies, and the financial aspects of running a food truck and catering service. The conversation also touches on future plans for a res...

Wake Me When September Ends Part 2 03.10.2025

In this episode, Skippy and Josh discuss their recent experiences in the catering business, including challenges faced during events, employee management, and the importance of customer engagement. They delve into the intricacies of tipping practices, staffing strategies, and the financial aspects of running a food truck and catering service. The conversation also touches on future plans for a res...

Wheels are coming off Part 1 15.09.2025

Progress report time! A couple of big announcements last week from the boys. How are things moving forward? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monday-morning-food-truck--5625522/support .

Wheels are coming off Part 2 15.09.2025

Progress report time! A couple of big announcements last week from the boys. How are things moving forward? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monday-morning-food-truck--5625522/support .

Secret Time part 1 15.09.2025

Summer is unofficially behind us. Cooler temps mean hotter sales, or at least the boys hope so. Josh has some updates on his restaurant and is Skippy keeping a secret? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monday-morning-food-truck--5625522/support .

Secret Time Part 2 15.09.2025

Summer is unofficially behind us. Cooler temps mean hotter sales, or at least the boys hope so. Josh has some updates on his restaurant and is Skippy keeping a secret? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monday-morning-food-truck--5625522/support .

Late August '25 part 1 03.09.2025

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Late August '25 Part 2 03.09.2025

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