In this week's episode, Darren talks about balancing his BBQ Competitions and the Business back in the early days of Smokey D's BBQ along with the importance of growing the business.
In this week's episode, Emma gives a recap on her trip to Italy! From the food to the culture to her travels home, she gives us the details. We also get into the end of Food Truck season and what to expect with Randy Twyford!
In this week's episode, Darren talks us through how he does Holiday Meat Orders between how to price, how much meat to make, how to store it, and more.
This week's episode was something special! With Darren in Lynchburg, Tennessee for The Jack Daniels World BBQ Competition we talked about his upcoming plans, the Jack environment, and the fun of it all with special guests, Johnny Trigg and Blane Hunt!
This week Darren gives us a recap on the 2023 American Royal, from the Tenderloin Fry to his BBQ Hall of Fame Induction to the memories made with friends. He gives us a little look into all the fun!
In this week's episode, Darren gets into details about all the things he did to prepare for the American Royal and his emotions going into it. We also discussed his time with buddies at the Praise The Lard competition in Murphysboro, IL.
GUESS WHO'S BACK!? This week we brought Randy Twyford of Twyford BBQ back to talk about Backyard BBQing with us! Darren and Randy dive into things beginners should know when getting into BBQing on their own.
This week Darren gets into improving the system. From trying to find efficient new ordering systems, to finding ways to make new menu items work, to the structure of our catering. There's something for everyone!
In this week's episode, we get into thinking like the customer to improve your business. It's all about value proposition! Get into some things that Darren looks at to make business better.
In this week's episode, we discuss the differences between our generations. Between our versions of the "American Dream" to employing the younger generation and more!
In this week's episode, Darren gives us a look into his recent travels between Illinois and Wisconsin. From different foods, he tried to places he visited! Along with some behind-the-scenes of his recent competitions.
In this week's episode, we talked about how you determine food cost and markup vs what the market is. Higher prices with scarcity or lower prices with volume.
Darren and Emma talk about the process behind the Jack Daniel’s World Championship and what it means to get the draw.
In this week's episode, Darren talks about his latest BBQ Competition and the BBQ world while also diving into what he would do differently if he could start his business all over again.
This week we did things a little differently and Darren asked Emma all the questions. Take a dive into some Social Media Marketing with us and learn some ways to utilize social media platforms.
In this week's episode, we discuss facing adversity. Darren gives us insight into how he handles problems thrown at him in the restaurant and also competitions. When things get tough, just think What Would Darren Do (WWDD)?
In this week's episode, we talk a little bit about everything from last week's episode with Randy Twyford, Darren being a not-so-secret fan of Taylor Swift, the effects of California's Proposition 12, and most importantly letting your data drive your business. There's a little bit of something for everyone!
In this week's episode of Que The Mic, we ask Randy Twyford about his experience in BBQ Catering and Food Trucks! It's an episode full of great information, good stories, and all the trends that Randy has set over the years.
In this week's episode, Darren talks a little bit more about his ghost/virtual kitchens. Giving a behind-the-scenes look at how they started, how they are doing, and the challenges they face. Find our virtual kitchens on social media at @TheOrneryChicken or @TheCraftyMac!
This week we are just catching up! We talk a little bit about Darren's trip to Canada, Emma's episode with Luke Darnell, Darren's Grand Champion Win at State Center's Rose Festival BBQ Competition, and more!
We have a special guest in this week's episode! Luke Darnell from Old Virginia Smokes filled in for Darren this week and talked to us about BBQ, Podcasting, and some great projects he has coming up. Check out Luke's Podcast and YouTube at the links below! Pitmaster's Podcast - https://pitmasterpod.podbean.com/ OVS YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OldVirginiaSmoke
In this episode, Darren talks about things to think about when transitioning from a BBQ Competition Team to a Catering Company, to a Restaurant with some of the tips and tricks he's learned over the years.
Darren took the lead on this episode giving you 15 management tips that he lives by when it comes to running his businesses! Full of great information from what to think about, to how to act, and how to budget.
Darren was inducted into the 2023 BBQ Hall of Fame so you know we had to talk about it! We get into what that's been like for Darren along with all the usual stuff like Darren's most recent competition in Ottumwa, Pork-Strami, and apologize to Luke Darnell. After you finish our episode, go check out Luke Darnell's podcast - Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast . Linked here: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-paxtm-8e81b7!
In this episode, we dive into Google Reviews! Darren talks about how restauranteurs need to see them as directionals and how sometimes it's okay to admit the customer isn't always right. We also get into Catering with The Ornery Chicken and have a live tasting of our new Pesto Mac and Cheese from The Crafty Mac!
In this episode, we get into the conversation about DoorDash fees from a restaurant and a consumer's point of view while sprinkling talks about the podcast's first couple of episodes being live, what Emma was cooking, some local food staples in Des Moines, and more!
This episode shows where the "And More" in "BBQ, Business, and More" comes from. Darren and Emma talk about a little bit of everything from Darren's past BBQ Competition in Osage City to Griffin helping Darren out in the kitchen to what to think about when ordering catering for Graduation Parties to much more. We are just catching up and taking you guys along with us!
Today's episode is a behind-the-scenes talk with Darren about the world of BBQ Competitions. With 20 years of experience and too many trophies to count, Darren gives insight into what it's like for him while giving Emma a little BBQ lesson.
WELCOME TO QUE THE MIC! This is a podcast for BBQ lovers, aspiring Restauranteurs, and everyone in between. We talk about all things BBQ, Business, and MORE! Take a dive into BBQ Pitmaster Darren Warth's thoughts with his Marketing Manager Emma Durflinger!
