On this episode of The Barbeque Life Kurt talks with Jason Hernandez of Big J’s So Cal BBQ out of Bloomington, CA about his journey getting into BBQ, including spending six months in county jail, doing pop ups out of his house, got started catering which he was influenced to do by a friend, what Jason defines as SoCal BBQ, what to get excited about on Big J’s menu, moving into being a business owner, getting a mentor, what’s coming up in 2024, wise words for people who want to find their passion - whether it be in BBQ or anything, and more!

“What our past is, isn’t our future.”

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bFPkwq83Ckg

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Website: https://bigjssocalbbq.com/

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On this episode of The Barbeque Life Kurt talks with Josh Hall out of Cumming, GA and is the Co-Owner of ResQue Rubs, a BBQ rub business that donates 10% of their proceeds to Fur Kids, a no kill shelter for cats and dogs about how COVID gave them the idea to start the ResQue Rubs, how they have built the business, gotten customers, and spread the word about their company, how they came up with the names of products, get feedback, deal with adversity, and so much more.

“[Social media] is a necessary evil. It’s free advertising. You gotta do it.”

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sXjWuahEMV8

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Website: https://www.resquerubs.com/

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resquerubs_1117

Fur Kids: https://www.instagram.com/furkidsatlanta/

Because Coffee: https://because.coffee/

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Kurt talks with Conner Morris and Kris Aebischer Hooked on Que out of Tampa, FL about how they both got into BBQ at different times in their lives, how their business came to be out of a rehearsal dinner and backyard BBQ competition, the hurdles they’ve faced in their business and competitions, how they stand out from other food trucks, sage advice from their year’s experience, and more!

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Lav1U6TYHXo

“I don’t think it’s so much balance, but it’s not just literally saying yes to every possible opportunity.” - Kris Aebischer

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