From pitmaster to business powerhouse, Rodney Scott proves that passion, process, and a relentless commitment to craft can transform not only a career but an entire industry.

In this encore episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott, a man who went from reluctantly tending the family barbecue pit to building a nationally recognized brand. With decades of lessons forged over open flames, Rodney shares how discipline, resilience, and an obsession with detail built his success. From overcoming doubters to scaling his craft across multiple locations, his journey offers timeless wisdom for any law firm leader serious about turning their passion into a lasting legacy.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Why sticking with your craft through decades of hard work creates mastery that shortcuts cannot match

How attention to detail turns a good product into an unforgettable experience

The leadership mindset shifts needed to scale your business without sacrificing quality

Whether you are running a smokehouse or a law firm, Rodney’s story is proof that when passion meets process, you can change the game and the world will know your name.

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Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction and Rodney’s early life on the farm

04:46 – From no interest in barbecue to finding his passion

05:58 – What makes whole hog barbecue unique and challenging

08:44 – Overcoming doubt and choosing to dream big

13:53 – Landing a feature on Netflix’s Chef’s Table

18:51 – The art and science of whole hog cooking

22:38 – Training pitmasters and maintaining consistency across restaurants

41:39 – What being a game changer means to Rodney Scott

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Links & Resources:

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q

Chef’s Table (Netflix TV show)

Eric Church

James Beard Foundation

Billions (Showtime TV show)

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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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