For generations across Mercer County and Darke County, Winner’s Meats hasn’t just been a place to buy food — it’s been part of family traditions, cookouts, freezers, and moments that matter. In this episode, Brian Winner joins us to share what it really takes to carry that kind of trust for more than 50 years.

We talk about growing up inside a family business that started in 1928, the weight of protecting a name people rely on, and the lessons you only learn after decades of showing up, making tough decisions, and staying rooted while the world changes around you.

And because we’re still us… Brian also presides over Meat Court — where internet meat opinions go on trial and the Honorable Judge Winner decides what’s preference and what’s a crime.

Legacy, leadership, local culture, and a few laughs along the way — this one’s for anyone trying to build something that lasts.