The BBQ Beat Podcast

The BBQ Beat Podcast
  • BBQ Product Reviews
  • BBQ Buying Guide
  • BBQ Recipes
  • Podcast Archive
  • Join the Community
  • Watch on YouTube
Home » How to Start a BBQ Team Off Right with Tim Brigman

How to Start a BBQ Team Off Right with Tim Brigman

By Kevin Sandridge

How to Start a BBQ Team Off Right

This session of the BBQ Beat Podcast is dedicated to all of you out there who might be pondering the notion of how to start a BBQ team.

If you find yourself in this situation, then you likely understand what I mean when I point to the massive amount of online “how to cook competition BBQ” resources and say these two daunting words… “Information  Overload!” Now, of course – I’m not referring to the How to Cook Competition BBQ articles on this blog… because, well… they’re awesome! (Kidding – I mean, they are – but only because I point to some of the very same resources discussed in this episode).

Important Tip! Avoid Information Overload

When we address the topic of how to start a BBQ team off right, what I’m talking about goes way beyond the information that’s out there. It’s all very good… well, much of it is very good.

The key to being able to shift from “information overload” … which leads in many cases to a sense of paralysis by analysis… to taking action and jumping in is to follow a few of the things Tim Brigman of Circle B BBQ shares with you here that set him on the path to competition BBQ clarity!

What You’ll Hear in This Session with Tim Brigman

Tim contacted me some time ago as an answer to my constant request (and it’s still out there!) for my readers to reach out and share their stories with me. I’m amazed at how few actually take me up on it, but to his credit… Tim stepped up, reached out, and WHAMMO! He’s the focus of his very own session of the BBQ Beat Podcast!

OK – so not every story that gets shared with me is destined for its own podcast session.

That said – I found Tim’s story compelling for three very specific reasons:

  1. He understood quickly that there’s a crap ton of competition BBQ information out there – more than one person could every really get through and still remain sane.
  2. He segmented the information he was looking for per competition category into digestible pieces rather than trying to eat the beast WHOLE!
  3. He sought and found a seasoned BBQ competitor to be his coach and mentor – shaving days, weeks, and even months off what was starting to feel like an insurmountable learning curve.

In the podcast session above, we walk through each of these achievements step by step, breaking down what worked for Tim, what did not work for him, and Tim shares with you here exactly which resources he found to be MOST helpful as he began his competition BBQ journey. 

Note – Tim is the first person to tell you that he has more to learn about competition BBQ. For him, the journey has just begun. The lesson for you here in what Tim shares is not how to get a quick Grand Champion win in competition BBQ. 

The lesson you’ll gain from this podcast episode is how to set yourself up for success in competition BBQ for the long haul. Or rather, how to build a foundation upon which you can grown your BBQ skill set for years to come.

Key Things to Remember:

  1. Do your homework beforehand – including online sites and resources, reaching out to folks who have been there.
  2. Come up with a timeline, with a few extra minutes built-in for each category “just in case,” and stick to it.
  3. If you have success early on, don’t let it get in the way of you knowing that there’s still room for improved consistency and performance.

Resources Mentioned in This Session:

  • How to BBQ Right – Competition BBQ Tips (Malcom Reed’s Site)
  • Circle B BBQ – Tim Brigman’s Facebook Page
  • Smokin’ Chaos – Gee Monies’ BBQ Team Page
  • North Carolina Barbecue Society
  • South Carolina Barbeque Association

Be Sure to Listen to More Episodes!

If you enjoyed this episode of the BBQ Beat Podcast, you can see the full podcast archive here. Or, simply catch up on some of the other most popular BBQ podcast conversations listed below.

  • Razorracks BBQ - Drew Davis
    Razorracks BBQ on Winning Big with a Small Footprint
    Talking with Drew Davis of Razorracks BBQ about how teams without big rigs, toy haulers, or trailers can still win big on the competition BBQ trail! Topics discussed include the importance of having the right mindset, tips for making the most out of your team’s competition dollars, and much more.  Keep Reading »
  • Duce Raymond Sweet Baby Ray's
    Duce Raymond of Sweet Baby Ray’s
    In this episode, I talk with Duce Raymond of Sweet Baby Ray’s about the origins of the world’s most popular barbecue sauce. But we go way deeper than that. Duce shares the origins of the iconic Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce, but he also details how one very important lesson from his uncle continues to drive the family’s successful restaurants and catering business forward.  Keep Reading »
  • Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue
    It was my great pleasure to sit down for a chat with James Beard Book Award Author Adrian Miller to discuss his latest book, Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue. A true scholar, historian, and lover of smoked meats, Adrian and I talk about the contents of this text, along with the reasons he felt it needed to be written.  Keep Reading »
  • Chef Ted Reader
    Ted Reader on Making it Tasty with Live Fire
    No one embodies the spirit of crafting amazing food with live fire better than Canada’s Chef Ted Reader. I can’t thank Teddy enough for sitting down and allowing me to record this EPIC chat! Keep Reading »
  • Chris Becker CookinPellets
    Chris Becker of CookinPellets.com
    Chris Becker founded CookinPellets to make the best premium BBQ pellets available. Join me for an in-depth look at how and why he did it.  Keep Reading »
  • Amy Mills 17th Street BBQ
    Amy Mills – BBQ Business and the Legacy of Mr. Mike
    Amy Mills of 17th Street BBQ shares loving memories of her Dad, Mr. Mike Mills, the impact COVID has had on their business, and more.  Keep Reading »
  • 2021 Hog Drop Champion John Lindsey
    In this episode, I talk with John Lindsey of All Q’ued Up BBQ about his recent Grand Champion win at the 2021 Hog Drop held at the Jack’s Old South compound in Unadilla, GA.  Keep Reading »
  • Pitmasters Podcast
    Rusty and Anthony of the Pitmasters Podcast
    Rusty Monson and Anthony Lujan host the Pitmasters Podcast… and they are on a mission to ignite the passion of cooks everywhere-from amateur to pro-to continue to exceed their own expectations on their journey to Master the Pit! Anyone who loves cooking with live fire and the fun and fellowship of BBQ should make the […]
  • Montana Max BBQ Champs Academy
    Montana Max on Food Sport and His BBQ Champs Academy Series
    Great chat with food sport professional Montana Max about his new ancillary classes offered up on BBQ Champs Academy!  Keep Reading »
  • Interview with Maka from Maka Leathergoods
    Protecting Knives in Style – Talking with Mick Kerkham of Maka Leathergoods
    with “Maka” Kerkham from Maka Leathergoods in Tasmania. His leather knife rolls are sought after by top chefs and BBQ pitmasters worldwide. Keep Reading »

Related

Tags: Circle B BBQ Team, How to BBQ Right, How to Start a BBQ Team, Killer Hogs BBQ, Malcom Reed, Smokin' Chaos BBQ Team, Tim Brigman Categories: Podcast

Prev
Next

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Get Podcast Updates!

Don't miss a new BBQ Beat Podcast episode! Simply fill out this form, and I'll make sure you're updated as soon as a new one goes live! #BBQBEAT
You Have My NO SPAM Guarantee!

Cook like the Champions

  • Razorracks BBQ on Winning Big with a Small Footprint
    Razorracks BBQ - Drew Davis
  • Duce Raymond of Sweet Baby Ray’s
    Duce Raymond Sweet Baby Ray's
  • Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue
  • Ted Reader on Making it Tasty with Live Fire
    Chef Ted Reader
  • Chris Becker of CookinPellets.com
    Chris Becker CookinPellets
  • Amy Mills – BBQ Business and the Legacy of Mr. Mike
    Amy Mills 17th Street BBQ
  • 2021 Hog Drop Champion John Lindsey
  • Rusty and Anthony of the Pitmasters Podcast
    Pitmasters Podcast
  • Montana Max on Food Sport and His BBQ Champs Academy Series
    Montana Max BBQ Champs Academy
  • Protecting Knives in Style – Talking with Mick Kerkham of Maka Leathergoods
    Interview with Maka from Maka Leathergoods

See BBQ Relief in Action!

Help Operation BBQ Rescue

Best Wireless Alarm

Listen to the Podcast!

BBQ-Beat-Podcast-275x275
The BBQ Beat Podcast
Follow on
Twitter
Connect on
Facebook
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
Copyright © 2023 The BBQ Beat Podcast