Is Pre-Selling Your Food The Move? w/ Rishi of Hotplate

What if you could run a successful food business without the risk of lost inventory or even running a brick and mortar? Rishi from Hotplate tells us how. Highlights: Building a Community: How to grow a loyal customer base and keep them engaged through pre-order drops. Clearing Up Misconceptions: Many people think starting a food business is only for those with large budgets or physical storefronts. Rishi explains how Hotplate makes it easier for anyone to get started. What Exactly Is Hotplate?: Rishi clarifies what Hotplate is and how it helps food creators manage pre-orders and pickups efficiently. How Hotplate Is Different from different e-commerce platforms: Unlike traditional e-commerce platforms, Hotplate is designed specifically for food creators, making it easier to handle demand forecasting, pickups, and customer relationships. Building Hype Before Your Drop: Tips on generating excitement and building demand before your food drop goes live. Leveraging Location with Hotplate: Why location matters when using Hotplate and how it can help your food business grow by connecting you with local customers. The Power of an Online Presence: Rishi talks about why food entrepreneurs need to be online and how Hotplate helps you market your products digitally, even without a website. Saving Time and Energy: By knowing exactly how much demand you have before you even cook, Hotplate helps food creators focus on what matters—making great food and serving happy customers. Check out Hotplate here: https://www.hotplate.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hotplate/?hl=en Thank you to our show sponsors: Corto Olive Oil: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1808352&u=2800064&m=112748&urllink=&afftrack= Ooni Pizza: http://ooni.com/?sscid=51k7_g9gpn&utm_medium=shareasale&utm_source=2800064&utm_campaign=1232202 Bacio Cheese: https://www.baciocheese.com/?utm_source=Influencer&utm_medium=Podcast_Social_Web&utm_campaign=Whats_Good_Dough&utm_content=Bacio DM @whatsgooddough https://www.instagram.com/whatsgooddough/ email me: eidref@whatsgooddough.com Camera and Audio Provided by Tristan Marr and Alexia Refil Topics: Pizzeria Pop ups Pizza Apps Pizza Drops