We had the good fortune of connecting with WIFFY REAL and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi WIFFY, how do you think about risk?
I am a risk taker for sure. I believe with all my heart that in life risk is necessary. Without it we can never truly experience the fullness of our potential. We should never be afraid of new adventure and possibilities. Fear is the kryptonite of risk. Eliminate fear and reach for the stars. The worst thing that can happen is that you fail. If so, dust your self off and try again. Fail fast. Learn quick. Take another risk. Embracing risk is what lead me to where I am today. I run a Hot Dog Food Truck and love every bit of it.

What should our readers know about your business?
WIFFY’S Hot Dogs & More, LLC is the official home of the custom hot dog. At WIFFY’S we build it how you like it because we believe your way is the best way. Our niche is custom hot dogs. How you can think it is how we can build it. What sets us apart is our commitment to quality and customization. At WIFFY’S we use nothing but the best, Nathan’s Hot Dogs. We don’t boil our dogs, we grill them on the flat grill preserving every ounce of flavor. Lastly, we top all this off with our unparalleled customer service. Your smile is our mission.

If I am honest the first hot dog we ever sold was not that great. I can still recall the emotions of failure I felt on our first ever event. It was chaos. As you can tell by the well written and thought out paragraph above, we’ve come along way. It hasn’t been easy. If I am completely honest we still are learning not only how to make a better hot dog but how to grow, expand, and build the brand. Every day brings new challenges but we have learned allot along the way. The best advise I can give anyone in business or thinking of starting a business is to enjoy the process. Don’t be afraid of taking risks, and especially don’t be afraid of failure. Failure is the best teacher. Therefore, fail fast.

If there is one thing I am truly proud of is the love and support we have received from communities around the state of Arizona. Not only do we serve and operate out of the Phoenix area, we get to travel to different cities along the state. Seeing the support from the different people in those communities has really been a beacon of success for us.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
First I would drive them around Phoenix and site see all that the Phoenix area has to offer. Once I gave them a tour of the city and the city’s surrounding it I would definitely take them to eat. Where? I don’t know, I guess where they would want to go eat, haha. I am a big traveler, so for sure we would be going up to Flagstaff, Sedona, and if time permitted the Grand Canyon. If it was winter time I would also schedule in a trip to the desert and show off the beautiful desert landscapes by riding a side by side.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to give a shout out to my beautiful wife. It is because of her relentless love and support that I even dared to take a risk. From the beginning she’s always had my back and been my biggest cheerleader. We are one. We are a team. I love you.

Website: www.wiffys.com

Instagram: wiffyshotdogs

Facebook: wiffyshotdogs

Nominate Someone: ShoutoutArizona is built on recommendations and shoutouts from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.