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July 27, 2023 40 mins

Kurt talks with Bert McClain, Pitmaster and Owner of PB&J’s BBQ out of Jackson, MI about the difference between competition BBQ and catering, his mindset when he decided to go all in with catering, the importance of knowing your endgame, the qualities it takes to do well in the BBQ business, how he balances being the sole owner and operator of his business, how he came up with the name PB&J’s, how he connects with other businesses for partnerships, where he got the inspiration to have a creative menu, his 4 year plan, process of booking his gigs, words of wisdom, and more!
“Food truck wise, you’re never gonna be 100% ready…jump in.”


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