Episodes 31
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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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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S1E31 Episode 31: From Backyard to High-Volume Catering — Building a BBQ Business That Scales with Dale Lockwood

Apr 01, 2026 39m Transcript

In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Dale Lockwood, Owner and Pit Master of Hickory BBQ & Grill. Dale shares his journey from starting a barbecue catering…

S1E30 Episode 30: How Smokey John's Turned Catering Into a Lifeline with Brent Reaves

Mar 18, 2026 47m Transcript

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…

S1E29 Episode 29: Slow Growth, Strong Margins — The Smokin' Pete's Catering Model

Mar 04, 2026 45m Transcript

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…

S1E28 Episode 28: Systems Over Stress — How Big Dan's Built a Sustainable Catering Engine

Feb 18, 2026 41m Transcript

In this episode of Barbecue Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Dan Bosworth, Owner & Pitmaster of Big Dan's BBQ in Catawissa, Pennsylvania. Dan didn't grow up in restaurants—he came…

S1E27 Episode 27: From Small Town to Six States — Scaling BBQ Catering the Jimmy L's Way

Feb 04, 2026 43m Transcript

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…

S1E26 Episode 26: From the Pit to the Party — How Central BBQ Wins at Catering

Jan 14, 2026 39m Transcript

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. Linda…

S1E25 Episode 25: The Fast Casual Formula for Catering Growth with Erin Childs

Dec 17, 2025 38m Transcript

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…

S1E24 Episode 24: Inside Primo Partners' Off-Premise Playbook with COO Phillip Scotton

Dec 03, 2025 38m Transcript

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…

S1E23 Episode 23: Scrappy, Smart & Scaling — Catering Growth with Amanda Quinn of Viva Chicken

Nov 19, 2025 34m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Amanda Quinn, Director of Catering at Viva Chicken—one of the fastest-growing Peruvian rotisserie brands in the U.S.…

S1E22 Episode 22: Listening, Leadership & Luxury Events with Lauren Laurent at Levy Restaurants

Nov 05, 2025 44m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Lauren Laurent, the powerhouse Director of Catering Sales & Marketing at Levy Restaurants — based at the Greater Columbus…

S1E21 Episode 21: Leadership That Lasts with Christin Marvin, Founder of Solutions by Christin

Oct 22, 2025 40m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Christin Marvin, founder and CEO of Solutions by Christin. With over 20 years in the hospitality trenches—from line cook to…

S1E20 Episode 20: Collaboration Over Competition — Inside the CaterLinked Movement with Terry Matthews

Oct 08, 2025 42m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Terry Matthews, Co-Founder of CaterLinked, a fast-growing community built to connect, educate, and empower catering…

S1E19 Episode 19: Marketing That Moves the Needle with George Westberry, Director of Marketing Initiatives at Red Hot & Blue

Sep 24, 2025 44m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with George Westberry, Director of Marketing Initiatives at Red Hot & Blue Barbecue. With 13 years at the brand and a…

S1E18 Episode 18: Community, Culture and Catering Growth with Kevin Reading, VP of Sales at Luna Grill

Sep 10, 2025 46m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Kevin Reading, VP of Sales and Community Engagement at Luna Grill. Kevin shares his journey from hotel catering to leading…

S1E17 Episode 17: Packaging, Process, and Profit—Catering Strategy with Jenn Saunders-Haynes

Aug 27, 2025 41m

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Jenn Saunders-Haynes, Owner & Chief Catering Strategist at Elizabeth Jewel Consulting. Jenn shares why the three…

S1E16 Episode 16: From Greasy Spoon to Glam Events — Deborah Miller's Catering Journey

Aug 13, 2025 41m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Deborah Miller, Founder of Deborah Miller Catering & Events—one of New York City's most creative and fast-growing catering…

S1E15 Episode 15: Turning Catering into a Growth Engine with John Geyerman of WOWorks

Jul 30, 2025 43m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with John Geyerman, Chief Strategy Officer at WOWorks, the parent company behind better-for-you brands like Saladworks, Frutta…

S1E14 Episode 14: Behind the Wheel of Catering Delivery Success with DeliverThat's Christian Hilty, VP of Partnerships

Jul 16, 2025 47m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Christian Hilty, VP of Partnerships at DeliverThat, a delivery logistics platform built specifically for catering. Christian…

S1E13 Episode 13: Delivering on the Details—AI, Drivers & the Future of Catering with Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd

Jul 02, 2025 38m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd—a last-mile logistics company disrupting the gig delivery space with a focus on…

S1E12 Episode 12: Playing the Long Game with Jason Schultz, Founder & CEO of Blue Ridge Payment Partners

Jun 17, 2025 43m Transcript

In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias sits down with Jason Schultz, Founder and CEO of Blue Ridge Payment Partners, for a conversation that's less about payment processing…

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Barbecue Catering Smarts is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.

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