{"id":4309,"date":"2025-05-05T11:41:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T16:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/?p=4309"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:22:28","slug":"415-from-mobile-trailer-to-storefront-the-chug-nwa-soda-shop-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/ko\/415-from-mobile-trailer-to-storefront-the-chug-nwa-soda-shop-story\/","title":{"rendered":"415: \uc774\ub3d9\uc2dd \ud2b8\ub808\uc77c\ub7ec\uc5d0\uc11c \ub9e4\uc7a5\uc73c\ub85c: Chug NWA \uc18c\ub2e4\uc20d \uc2a4\ud1a0\ub9ac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CRVrEZvJFRM?si=Y59Hrajj5IKa15Ds\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/0c8b6d36\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this engaging episode of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine welcome Catelyn Hooser, the dynamic founder and owner of Chug NWA\u2014a Farmington-based soda shop that\u2019s stirring up the beverage scene in Northwest Arkansas. From the get-go, Catelyn\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit shines through as she shares the story of how she transformed a mobile soda trailer into a bustling brick-and-mortar storefront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a background as a hairstylist and a drive to do something different, Catelyn jumped into small business ownership inspired by her father\u2019s example and a desire to carve a unique path. Chug NWA\u2019s menu, full of inventive soda recipes developed by Catelyn and her team, sets it apart from chain competitors like Sonic and Swig. The Cowboy (Dr. Pepper, vanilla, and homemade coconut cream) is a local favorite, alongside \u201cguy-favorite\u201d combos like the Float Trip (root beer, butterscotch, and vanilla).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listeners will love hearing about the challenges and rewards of running both a storefront and a mobile drink truck\u2014from serving teacher appreciation events to handling equipment stress and expanding the menu with soft pretzels to boost revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, Catelyn opens up about balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, the importance of instilling confidence and skills in her young team, and her long-term vision of expanding\u2014perhaps with her daughter\u2019s help someday. Her advice to herself and other entrepreneurs? \u201cYou only grow when you\u2019re uncomfortable\u2014keep grinding and never give up.\u201d For anyone inspired by grassroots business and community, this episode is a must-listen!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Show Notes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(00:00) Introduction<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(01:08) About Chug NWA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(05:35) Challenges vs Opportunities with a Mobile Truck<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(08:42) Promoting Efficiency and Speed in Production<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11:50) Chug NWA Expansion Plans<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(15:20) Combating Uncertainty with Optimism<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(17:03) Embracing Discomfort to Grow<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(17:31) Closing Thoughts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Links<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniel-koonce-3a446a21b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel Koonce<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeffamerine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeff Amerine<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkie<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCqExEuOdzJWStrExSmv8d-g\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkie YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/catelyn-hooser-b623a44b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catelyn Hooser<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chugnwa\/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chug NWA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Connect with Us!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you consider yourself a startup junkie? Join the conversation by following us on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/startup_junkie\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/startupjunkie\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/startupjpodcast\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Startup Junkie wants to come alongside these entrepreneurs every step of the way. Want to learn more about our services?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine welcome Catelyn Hooser, the dynamic founder and owner of Chug NWA\u2014a Farmington-based soda shop that\u2019s stirring up the beverage scene in Northwest Arkansas. From the get-go, Catelyn\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit shines through as she shares the story of how she transformed a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this engaging episode of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hosts Daniel Koonce and Jeff Amerine welcome Catelyn Hooser, the dynamic founder and owner of Chug NWA\u2014a Farmington-based soda shop that\u2019s stirring up the beverage scene in Northwest Arkansas. From the get-go, Catelyn\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit shines through as she shares the story of how she transformed a mobile soda trailer into a bustling brick-and-mortar storefront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a background as a hairstylist and a drive to do something different, Catelyn jumped into small business ownership inspired by her father\u2019s example and a desire to carve a unique path. Chug NWA\u2019s menu, full of inventive soda recipes developed by Catelyn and her team, sets it apart from chain competitors like Sonic and Swig. The Cowboy (Dr. Pepper, vanilla, and homemade coconut cream) is a local favorite, alongside \u201cguy-favorite\u201d combos like the Float Trip (root beer, butterscotch, and vanilla).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listeners will love hearing about the challenges and rewards of running both a storefront and a mobile drink truck\u2014from serving teacher appreciation events to handling equipment stress and expanding the menu with soft pretzels to boost revenue.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, Catelyn opens up about balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, the importance of instilling confidence and skills in her young team, and her long-term vision of expanding\u2014perhaps with her daughter\u2019s help someday. Her advice to herself and other entrepreneurs? \u201cYou only grow when you\u2019re uncomfortable\u2014keep grinding and never give up.\u201d For anyone inspired by grassroots business and community, this episode is a must-listen!<\/span><\/p><p><b>Show Notes<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(00:00) Introduction<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(01:08) About Chug NWA<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(05:35) Challenges vs Opportunities with a Mobile Truck<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(08:42) Promoting Efficiency and Speed in Production<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11:50) Chug NWA Expansion Plans<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(15:20) Combating Uncertainty with Optimism<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(17:03) Embracing Discomfort to Grow<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(17:31) Closing Thoughts<\/span><\/p><p><b>Links<\/b><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniel-koonce-3a446a21b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel Koonce<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeffamerine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeff Amerine<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkie<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCqExEuOdzJWStrExSmv8d-g\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkie YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/catelyn-hooser-b623a44b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catelyn Hooser<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chugnwa\/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chug NWA<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Connect with Us!<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you consider yourself a startup junkie? Join the conversation by following us on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/startup_junkie\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/startupjunkie\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/startupjpodcast\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Startup Junkie wants to come alongside these entrepreneurs every step of the way. 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