An Intrepid and Two Ice Chests (Ben Arnold - Corporate Caterers / AVI)

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Ben Arnold started his catering business with only $30lk in the bank and his Dodge Intrepid and a couple of ice chests. He shares with Don and Ebony how his energy, hustle and creativity led him to find a steady stream of customers. On this episode we discuss:

• Starting as a dishwasher (at 11 years old)
• When he decided to start moving and start his own business
• What’s in a business name
• Being creative with getting access to a kitchen
• Being responsive early as a new business owner
• The sandbox of college
• Getting creative during COVID
• The AVI name
• What retirement will look like for Ben

Learn more about Corporate Caterers / AVI:

https://www.corporatecaterersofwichita.com

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In his 49-year career, Ben Arnold has worked at every position in a restaurant. He moved to Wichita in 1995 to work for Amarillo Grill. After a three-year stint, he opened Black Canyon Grill with two brothers who also worked at Amarillo Grill. On July 4th, 1999, he declared his own independence and began laying out a business plan to start his own company, Corporate Caterers of Wichita. In 2011 he opened AVI, and they also operate the Intrust Bank Executive Dining Room and Employee Cafe.

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