The Art of Barbecue: A Journey with Big Jake

In this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast, Heath and Big Jake discuss their shared passion for barbecue, the challenges and successes of running a barbecue business, and the importance of community and feedback in cooking. They explore product launches, cooking techniques, and the balance between multiple roles in life. The conversation also touches on content creation strategies and seasonal cooking trends, culminating in reflections on their journey and future plans. 00:00 - Introduction to Barbecue Passion 02:50 - Big Jake's Journey in Barbecue 05:57 - Business Lessons and Milestones 08:49 - Balancing Work and Barbecue Business 11:37 - Food Trends and Recipe Innovations 13:34 - Community and Friendship in Barbecue 16:41 - Final Thoughts and Future Plans Join our online BBQ community "Shootin' the Que" on Facebook. Talking all things BBQ! https://www.facebook.com/groups/shootinthequeheathriles/ Follow Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbq Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/ Heath Riles BBQ Products: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/all Merch: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/merchandise More Heath Riles BBQ Recipe Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@HeathRilesBBQ/videos Printable recipes at 'Shootin' The Que' recipe blog: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/blogs/favorite-recipes Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links where we may earn a small commission if you use them. This is no additional cost to you Heath Riles, pitmaster • 81x BBQ Grand Champion, • 2022, 2024 & 2025 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion • Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections #podcast #barbecue #cooking #business #recipes #socialmedia #productlaunch #grilling #tailgating #entrepreneurship #food#trends #bigjake