Episode 485: Alan Curtis of The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque - Fort Worth, TX. From Backyard Grills to Big-Time Barbecue. PLAYING TO WIN [The Prize]. A Pitmaster's Persistent [TEXAS SIZE] Journey.

In this raw and fiery episode of the JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show, host Justin Bizzarro sits down with Texas Pitmaster Alan Curtis for an unfiltered look into the high-stakes, high-heat world of Texas barbecue. This isn't just a story about food; it's a story of grit, humility, and the relentless competitive drive it takes to achieve mastery.

Alan shares his incredible journey, from bouncing between jobs to finding his calling in the smoke-filled pit rooms of Fort Worth. He recounts his trial-by-fire beginnings—working 80-hour weeks only to get fired, a humbling moment that ignited a lifelong fire to be the best. This experience became the fuel for his obsession, propelling him on a path from apprentice to a leader in the barbecue game.

The conversation takes you right into the heart of the pit room. Alan gives a masterclass on what it takes to operate at an elite level, from managing ten pits at once to the meticulous, "psycho" level of detail required to treat each of the 180 briskets he cooks on a Saturday as its own individual masterpiece. He reveals that the secret to his growth has been a constant quest for feedback, learning from every mistake, and an obsessive dedication to daily improvement.

Now a key player at the legendary The Original Roy Hutchins Barbecue, Alan discusses being part of a team that shares his ambition and values. He provides a fascinating look at how they're scaling excellence, preparing to be the official barbecue for the Texas Motor Speedway, and opening new locations, all while fostering a tight-knit culture where everyone is treated like family.

This episode is a powerful testament to the fact that in the world of barbecue, competition and camaraderie are two sides of the same coin. It’s about wanting to respectfully "kick the ass" of every other Pitmaster while simultaneously building up the people around you. For Alan, the ultimate legacy isn't just cooking great food; it's living by the creed: "A chef is only as good as the chefs he leaves behind."

Tune in for an inspiring and deeply authentic conversation about what it truly means to dedicate your life to a craft.

 

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Hosted By: Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro and LinkedIn: FOLLOW ME )

 

Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe.

 

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