Lessons From the Pit

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TODAY ON THE SHOW:

Do you need validation from others? Are you a fighter? Do you strive for more rather than staying complacent? Do you love brisket and bacon burnt ends? What is the reason you do what you do? My guest, former MMA fighter and host of The Garage Mind, Tony Ortiz, speaks to those things and drops more valuable bites that you want to hear.

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Just a few of the bites of value from the interview today:

• We can disagree and still get along.

• You shouldn't want to do things to prove to other people your worth.

• Never give up!

• Work Hard.

• Don't settle and never stay complacent.

• We don't need validation from anybody.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

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Have you ever been so busy and had so much on your mind and plate that you forgot something important? This past month was that for me. I FORGOT TO PAY MY HOUSE PAYMENT! There was so much going on that it wasn't until I got a letter from my mortgage company that I realized I hadn't paid my house payment. We all get overwhelmed, so listen to the episode to hear what I tweaked to make sure this doesn't happen again.

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Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

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How many dads out there are willing to ask their oldest son which traits they feel dad did well and which ones he failed at? Well, on our 50th episode, I ask my oldest son just that. Hear some of our favorite bbq memories together, a review of the 10 lessons from the pit, and some real and honest feedback from my son. How many does he say I failed at? Listen to find out!

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You guys, this is our 50th episode. It's 50 episodes!! What in the world? I love it and I'm excited to have this many episodes and I am excited to keep getting behind the mic to talk about life and bbq. I'm thankful for 50 and can't wait for the next 50. But…

Grab the free pdf 10 Lessons From the Pit - A Pitmaster's Guide to Ignite a Life of Purpose at https://www.lifearoundthepit.com/10lessons

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Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

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Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

In this short episode today, I'm giving a couple of quick wins from this weekend. From a low FODMAP pulled pork win to an art camp drop-off preparation win, both are small but both are fantastic in my world and will encourage you to notice the small wins in your own day.

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Get the "Barbecue Planning and Preparation Pack" at https://www.lifearoundthepit.com/planandpreppack. With BBQ season kicking into high gear, I know a lot of you are gearing up to host bigger neighborhood gatherings or taking your pits on the road for mobile cooks. If you've ever stressed over exactly how much meat to buy, or panicked because you forgot a crucial tool away from home, This is the exact blueprint and checklists we use to take the guesswork out of big events so we can focus on what matters: the pit and the people.

Get your free pdf "10 Lessons From the Pit - A Pitmaster's Guide to Ignite a Life of Purpose" at https://www.lifearoundthepit.com/10lessons.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected].

Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

If high beef prices have you scared to fire up the smoker, or if you've got a past BBQ failure you *need* to redeem, this episode is for you. Today, we are wrapping up our two-part series by breaking down three budget-friendly, flavor-packed items that I'm throwing on my pit soon. We are going from a cheap 'poor man's' classic, to an underrated St. Louis staple, and even a smoked appetizer to settle a little family rivalry. I'll be giving you the pit room stories, the temps, and the tips you need to cook them without breaking the bank. Stick around until the very end for your weekend pitmaster challenge to help you create that sacred space at your table.

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Get the "Barbecue Planning and Preparation Pack" at https://www.lifearoundthepit.com/planandpreppack. With BBQ season kicking into high gear, I know a lot of you are gearing up to host bigger neighborhood gatherings or taking your pits on the road for mobile cooks. If you've ever stressed over exactly how much meat to buy, or panicked because you forgot a crucial tool away from home, This is the exact blueprint and checklists we use to take the guesswork out of big events so we can focus on what matters: the pit and the people.

Get your free pdf "10 Lessons From the Pit - A Pitmaster's Guide to Ignite a Life of Purpose" at https://www.lifearoundthepit.com/10lessons.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected].

Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

If you are stuck in a BBQ rut, I've got you covered. Today I'm breaking down three meats I'm putting on my pit to cook for my family very soon - from a cheap, nostalgic favorite inspired by a legendary Tennessee pitmaster, to literal meat candy that's going to make the angels sing. I'll be dropping the tips and temps you need to cook them with total confidence. Stick around until the very end for a weekend pitmaster challenge, plus a free guide to living a life of purpose.

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Check out the newly updated version of the free 7 Seasonings of Focus self-assessment that we offer at lifearoundthepit.com/seven.

Pick up the free pdf I put together for you called the "10 Lessons From the Pit - A Pitmaster's Guide to Ignite a Life of Purpose" at https://www.lifearoundthepit.com/10lessons.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected].

Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

Find us on Instagram at lifearoundthepit and then on Facebook at lifearoundthepittb.

Sign up for our newsletter at www.lifearoundthepit.com/newslanding.

Download the free 7 Seasonings of Focus Self-Assessment: www.lifearoundthepit.com/seven.

Do you find it hard to connect or create conversations with people? Do you struggle to know what to say when meeting new people? Do you have a story and do you TELL your story? What's the number one characteristic of a great interviewer? What makes you interesting to others? What allows us to connect? Erik K Johnson answers these and more during my interview with him on this week's episode.

Links from Erik during the interview:

Erik K. Johnson's website: www.podcasttalentcoach.com

Erik's free podcast mini-course; a 21 step process and guide to have a podcast up and running in 30 days: www.podcasttalentcoach.com/launch

Listen to episode PIT005 - Lesson 10 "Connection" to hear more about relationships and community.

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Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Send your e-mail to [email protected].

Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com

Instagram at lifearoundthepit

Facebook at lifearoundthepittb

Sign up for our newsletter over at www.lifearoundthepit.com/newslanding

7 Seasonings of Focus Self-Assessment delivered to your inbox: www.lifearoundthepit.com/seven

Quote and Scripture:

Scripture: James 4:17 - "If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them"

Quote: David Goggins - "I don't stop when I'm tired. I stop when I'm done."

About the Episode:

I chose to send out overcooked sausages from the pit one day. What was the response? My youngest son got a little hot headed while practicing his driving the night before his driving test. Did he pass? What happens to our standards when we are tired or overwhelmed? What lessons from barbecue give us foundations to help combat that? This episode answers those questions for you.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact!

Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected].

Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

Sign up for our newsletter over at www.lifearoundthepit.com/newslanding.

Find us on Instagram at lifearoundthepit and on Facebook at lifearoundthepittb.

Get the free "7 Seasonings of Focus Self-Assessment" delivered to your inbox: www.lifearoundthepit.com/seven.

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I know that you will enjoy the stories and the fuel for the fire of your soul that my neighbor Stacey McGhee provides you with on this episode. He talks about neighbors, blessings, faith and so many great things that you need and want to hear. You WANT to listen to Stacey sharing his life from around the pit.

Stacey Mcghee TikTok: pooletown73

Stacey Mcghee Facebook: StaceyMchee

Stacey Mcghee Instagram StaceyMchee

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Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

THIS is Lessons from the Pit.

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected].

For more information check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

Download the free pdf of the 10 Lessons from the Pit: A Pitmaster's Guide to Ignite a Life of Purpose at www.lifearoundthepit.com/10lessons

You can get the free 7 Seasonings of Focus Self-Assessment delivered to your inbox by going out to our website www.lifearoundthepit.com/seven

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My guest in today's interview has over 20 years of leadership experience from his military experience to culinary and barbecue experience and his family leadership experience. I love what Tommy has to say about leadership in today's interview. Tommy was on the show about 30 episodes ago and I think you will love hearing the leadership principles he gives you for both the pit and life in general.

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Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact!

Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!