I am often asked to speak about the secrets of the success of this business, and after the nuts and bolts of internet advertising, memberships, etc. I talk about an overlooked part of a business plan and Profit & Loss Statement: Charity. I believe firmly that every business needs to budget for charitable giving in the same way it budgets for utilities, payroll, etc. Here are some of the charities and not for profit organizations we support.
We Support Operation Barbecue Relief
SUSTAINING DONOR: Global Alliance For Clean Cookstoves
PUPPY TRAINER AND DONOR: Leader Dogs For The Blind
MEMBER: International Association of Culiary Professionals
MEMBER: Southern Foodways Association
LIFETIME MEMBER: Kansas City Barbeque Society
MEMBER: National Barbecue Association
We have enjoyed the praise of many organizations and luminaries, some of which are featured on Media Coverage: We Have 13 Minutes Of Fame Left, some on a page of unsolicited testimonials, and some on the page about our book.
FIRST PRIZE: Award of Excellence, National BBQ Association
FINALIST: 2016 International Association of Culinary Professionals Book Awards
NOMINEE: 2014 World Food Media Awards
We are delighted and honored to be represented by the world’s best literary agents at the Lisa Ekus Group.
Member: Society of Professional Journalists
The International Association of Culinary Professionals awards are often called the Oscars for food authors and media. We were among the 3 finalists of the many websites and blogs considered in 2019 and 2020. As Cubs fans say, “Wait til next year!”
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