Food Truck Game 101: A Conversation with Daryl Smith Sr.

Entrepreneurial Appetite LIVE: A Conversation with Daryl "Bossman Daryl" Smith - "The Food Truck Game: 101"

Event Date & Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025
7:00 PM CST

Event Description

Join us for an insightful conversation about turning street hustle into sustainable business success!

Entrepreneurial Appetite is proud to present a live podcast discussion featuring Daryl "Bossman Daryl" Smith, author of The Food Truck Game: A Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Mobile Food Truck Business. This virtual gathering will bring together aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community builders for a practical, experience-driven dialogue about building businesses from the ground up—from food trucks to brick-and-mortar empires.

About the Book

The Food Truck Game: 101 is a comprehensive blueprint for anyone ready to roll into the mobile food business. Drawing from over 15 years in the restaurant industry, Daryl Smith provides a step-by-step guide that combines real-world grit with strategic business acumen. This book has become an essential resource for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to transform their passion for food into profitable ventures.

Meet Our Featured Guest: Daryl "Bossman Daryl" Smith

Daryl "Bossman Daryl" Smith is a serial entrepreneur, author, and inspirational speaker from San Antonio, Texas, best known as the Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer of WingIT and SipIT Daiquiris To-Go—two powerhouse brands that started from a single food truck and grew into multi-location enterprises.

With over 15 years in the restaurant industry, Daryl has built a reputation for turning passion into profit, scaling from humble beginnings to operating restaurants, food trucks, and stadium concessions, all while inspiring the next generation of business owners. A graduate of Texas Southern University's Jesse H. Jones School of Business, Daryl blends street hustle with corporate strategy, creating a blueprint for growth that bridges grassroots entrepreneurship and structured business development.

Beyond business, Daryl uses his story to motivate others to bet on themselves, embrace setbacks as setups, and build legacy through ownership and community impact. Whether behind the grill, in the boardroom, or on the mic—Daryl brings authenticity, energy, and the blueprint for boss moves.

Special Guest Host: Jeff May, Jr.

Jeff May, Jr. is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM), with over 20 years of experience building, leading, and sustaining highly effective teams. LinkedIn A committed educational and non-profit leader and motivational speaker, he is highly adept at challenging and inspiring individuals and groups with a goal of improving outcomes for historically underserved and marginalized youth. LinkedIn

SAAACAM is a nonprofit organization formed to collect, maintain, disseminate, and interpret authentic African American artifacts related to San Antonio history, cultivating a stronger understanding and appreciation of Black history in San Antonio. Visit San Antonio Jeff brings his expertise in community building, cultural preservation, and educational equity to this conversation about Black entrepreneurship and legacy building.

Learn more: www.saaacam.org

What to Expect

This live discussion will explore:

• The step-by-step process of launching a food truck business
• Scaling from mobile operations to brick-and-mortar locations
• Navigating challenges in the restaurant industry
• Building brand identity and community loyalty
• Financial strategies for sustainable growth
• The importance of entrepreneurship in building Black wealth and legacy
• Real stories of triumph, setbacks, and resilience in business

Why Attend?

Whether you're considering starting a food truck, already own a small business, or simply want to learn from someone who's built an empire from scratch, this conversation will: ✨ Provide practical, actionable strategies for starting and scaling a business ✨ Share real-world lessons from 15+ years of entrepreneurial experience ✨ Inspire you to turn your passion into profit ✨ Connect you with a community of entrepreneurs and supporters ✨ Demonstrate the power of Black business ownership in building generational wealth

About Entrepreneurial Appetite

Founded by Dr. Langston Clark, Entrepreneurial Appetite is a dynamic series of events dedicated to building community, promoting intellectualism, and supporting Black businesses. Through engaging podcast discussions, we create spaces where ideas flourish, connections deepen, and Black excellence is celebrated.

Catch up on previous episodes: https://eabookdiscussions.buzzsprout.com/