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Hosted by CaterZen · business · EN · 42 episodes
Barbecue Catering Smarts is your go-to podcast for mastering the business of BBQ catering. Hosted by Michael Attias—founder of CaterZen Catering Software and longtime catering strategist—this show dives deep into the systems, stories, and smarts behind the most successful BBQ catering operations in the country.Each episode features conversations with pitmasters, smokehouse owners, and catering pros who share their proven tactics for scaling revenue, streamlining operations, building loyal fans, and turning smoky deliciousness into serious profit.Whether you run a food truck, a full-service BBQ restaurant, or a booming catering department, you'll walk away with actionable ideas to elevate your BBQ catering game.Tune in to Barbecue Catering Smarts—where smoke, strategy, and success come together.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBarbecue Catering Smarts is your go-to podcast for mastering the business of BBQ catering. Hosted by Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software and longtime catering strategist, this show dives deep into the systems, stories, and smarts behind the most successful BBQ catering operations in the country.
Barbecue Catering Smarts is hosted by CaterZen. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 42: Next-Gen BBQ Growth, Turning Relationships, Social Media & Hustle Into Catering Sales with Kendal Handy" (2 September 2026, 34 minutes), "Episode 40: Building Systems That Scale, How Smokin' Jack's Turned BBQ Into a Multi-Concept Business" (5 August 2026, 45 minutes), and "Episode 39: Catering First, How BaQ-Bone BBQ Built a Business Beyond the Food Truck" (22 July 2026, 37 minutes).
Barbecue Catering Smarts publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 42 episodes.
Booking probability for Barbecue Catering Smarts is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Barbecue Catering Smarts requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Barbecue Catering Smarts's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Barbecue Catering Smarts are Catering & Food Trucks. Barbecue Catering Smarts has a business audience.
CaterZen hosts Barbecue Catering Smarts, a business show with 42 episodes published.
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Episode #42
In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts , Michael Attias welcomes Kendal Handy, Co-Owner of Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse , for a fresh look at what the next generation can bring to a family-owned barbecue business. At...
Episode #40
In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts , Michael Attias welcomes Chef Jack Holt, Owner of Smokin' Jack's BBQ . Jack shares the remarkable journey of building Smokin' Jack's from a ghost kitchen during the pandemic...
Episode #39
In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts , Michael Attias sits down with Stuart McClean, Founder of BaQ-Bone BBQ & Catering , to discuss how a passion for authentic Texas barbecue evolved into a catering-focused...
Episode #38
In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts , Michael Attias welcomes Phillip Livingston, Owner of Baby-Boyz BBQ . Phillip shares how he went from getting laid off and watching a barbecue show on Food Network to...
Episode #38
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Phillip Livingston, Owner of Baby-Boyz BBQ. Phillip shares how he went from getting laid off and watching a barbecue show on Food Network to...
Episode #37
<p>In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Tracy Carter, owner of JAC's Craft Smokehouse in West Monroe, Louisiana.<br /> <br /> What started as a passion for barbecue, competition cooking...
Episode #37
In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts , Michael Attias welcomes Tracy Carter, owner of JAC's Craft Smokehouse in West Monroe, Louisiana. What started as a passion for barbecue, competition cooking, and a food...
Episode #36
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Phil and Johanna Hennenfent, owners of Henn House BBQ.<br /> <br /> What started with Phil winning a smoker in a local radio contest eventually...
Episode #33
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Tim Halls, co-founder of Burnt BBQ N' Tacos.<br /> <br /> Tim shares the unconventional journey that led him from working in the ambulance...
Episode #32
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Mark Avalos, founder of Stack City BBQ.</p> <p >What started as backyard cookouts and weekend catering jobs has evolved into one of the most...
Episode #33
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Chris Bennett, VP of Catering at Maurice's Piggie Park—a multi-generational barbecue brand with nearly 70 years of history.</p> <p >Chris...
Episode #32
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Bridget Ryan, Director of Sales & Marketing at Fat Bob's Smokehouse.</p> <p >From a former Spanish teacher to helping lead a $1M+ catering...
Episode #31
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Dale Lockwood, Owner and Pit Master of Hickory BBQ & Grill.</p> <p >Dale shares his journey from starting a barbecue catering business...
Episode #30
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Brent Reaves, President of Smokey John's Bar-B-Que, a second-generation operator who grew up in the business and now leads its growth across...
Episode #29
<p>In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Julie Reinhardt, Co-Owner of Smokin' Pete's BBQ in Seattle, to break down how they transformed their operation into a focused, profitable...
Episode #28
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Dan Bosworth, Owner & Pitmaster of Big Dan's BBQ in Catawissa, Pennsylvania.<br /> <br /> Dan didn't grow up in restaurants—he came from...
Episode #27
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Jim Lenzen, Owner of Jimmy L's, a barbecue operator who built a multi-state catering business from a small-town base in western...
Episode #26
<p >In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Linda Bogach, Catering Director at Central BBQ—one of the most iconic barbecue brands to ever come out of Memphis.<br /> <br /> Linda brings...
Episode #25
<p >In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Erin Childs, restaurant consultant, coach, and long-time catering operator who cut her teeth in Boston's fast casual scene.</p> <p >From...
Episode #24
<p >In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Phillip Scotton, President & COO of Primo Partners—one of the most successful multi-unit, multi-brand franchise operators in the Ben & Jerry's...
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