Junior Urias and Jennifer Urias share their journey from childhood friends to successful entrepreneurs in the barbecue business. They discuss their early lives and how they met, their experiences with their podcast and capturing memoirs, and the challenges and joys of running their restaurant, 'Up In Smoke BBQ'. Junior reveals his passion for barbecue rooted in cowboy camp traditions, while Jennifer discusses her background in nutrition and how it influences their food offerings, even as a non-meat eater. The conversation delves into maintaining work-life balance, family dynamics, spiritual beliefs, and the impact of kind interactions in their community and business. They also highlight Jennifer's dedication to fitness and martial arts, and offer insights on creating meaningful customer experiences.

Links:

Visit us at www.thecowboyperspective.com

www.upinsmokebarbeque.com

 

Topics

00:00 How We Met: A Nostalgic Look Back

00:56 The Value of Recording Memories

02:02 The Cowboy Perspective: Embracing Humor and Toughness

02:57 Junior Urias: The Story Behind the Name

09:04 From Body Shop to Barbecue: Junior's Journey

10:08 Cooking in the Mountains: 

A Spiritual Experience

17:09 Balancing Business and Family

23:49 Jennifer's Unique Perspective: A Nutritionist in a Barbecue World

28:36 Different Viewpoints on Diet

28:59 The Role of Opinions and Experiences

29:41 Challenges of Meat Consumption

30:16 Personal Diet and Fitness Regimens

33:21 Mental Health and Positive Thinking

36:01 Martial Arts and Self-Defense

40:37 Faith and Spiritual Growth

45:24 Customer Service and Business Ethics

53:33 Final Thoughts and Invitations