The Food Truck Scholar

The Food Truck Scholar Podcast is where food, business, and stories collide. Each episode host and academic scholar Ariel D. Smith peels back the cultural, social, economic, and political layers of the food truck industry. From Food Network contestants and former bank executives to self-trained and formally trained chefs- The Food Truck Scholar Podcast introduces you to entrepreneurs from all walks life that are ready to feed your mind with tips to start your own food truck, stories that fill your heart, and tempting meal options to fill your stomach.

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The Food Truck Scholar

Building a Brand Before a Food Truck w/ Nadim Sammur of Chef Smoove

August 31, 2021 • Ariel D. Smith • Season 3 • Episode 27

Many times when we talk about the food truck journey we focus on going from Truck or trailer to brick and mortar. But what about those who started out as home chefs and caterers who could potentially have a food truck coming to a city near you? Today’s guest is someone I’m extremely proud of because he’s a former student and colleague that is making a difference in the food scene and honestly everywhere he goes. Nadim Sammur, founder of Chef Smoove started his journey as a college student and is now a caterer, food truck employee and cookbook author. Today he shares his journey, how his engineering major and African American Studies minor shapes how he approaches business and much more.

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