Que The Mic

In this week's episode, we discuss the holidays coming up, what's going on in the BBQ world, and if a BBQ Pop-Up Night is a good idea. Randy is thinking about doing one, and would love to hear your feedback!    Find us on social media @QueTheMicPod to send us your thoughts!

In this week's episode, Darren and Randy dive into the importance of marketing and the things they've learned as it continues to become a key role in growing your business. 

In this week's episode we dive into the benefits of AI and The Value Proposition for your business and how they can help you improve the system!

In this week's episode, Darren and Randy talk about the aftermath of Thanksgiving orders. From the number of orders to how can they improve the system, they get into it all!

In this week's episode we officially welcome Randy Twyford on as the new co-host! We take the opportunity to catch up while talking about fun recipes, upcoming holiday plans, and more!

In this week's episode, we answer some questions from our listeners! Whatever questions were on their mind, we answered. Emma also dropped some big news, you won't want to miss it!

In this week's episode, Darren talks about balancing his BBQ Competitions and the Business back in the early days of Smokey D's BBQ along with the importance of growing the business.

In this week's episode, Emma gives a recap on her trip to Italy! From the food to the culture to her travels home, she gives us the details. We also get into the end of Food Truck season and what to expect with Randy Twyford!

In this week's episode, Darren talks us through how he does Holiday Meat Orders between how to price, how much meat to make, how to store it, and more.

This week's episode was something special! With Darren in Lynchburg, Tennessee for The Jack Daniels World BBQ Competition we talked about his upcoming plans, the Jack environment, and the fun of it all with special guests, Johnny Trigg and Blane Hunt!

This week Darren gives us a recap on the 2023 American Royal, from the Tenderloin Fry to his BBQ Hall of Fame Induction to the memories made with friends. He gives us a little look into all the fun!

In this week's episode, Darren gets into details about all the things he did to prepare for the American Royal and his emotions going into it. We also discussed his time with buddies at the Praise The Lard competition in Murphysboro, IL.

GUESS WHO'S BACK!? This week we brought Randy Twyford of Twyford BBQ back to talk about Backyard BBQing with us! Darren and Randy dive into things beginners should know when getting into BBQing on their own.

This week Darren gets into improving the system. From trying to find efficient new ordering systems, to finding ways to make new menu items work, to the structure of our catering. There's something for everyone!

In this week's episode, we get into thinking like the customer to improve your business. It's all about value proposition! Get into some things that Darren looks at to make business better.

In this week's episode, we discuss the differences between our generations. Between our versions of the "American Dream" to employing the younger generation and more!

In this week's episode, Darren gives us a look into his recent travels between Illinois and Wisconsin. From different foods, he tried to places he visited! Along with some behind-the-scenes of his recent competitions.

In this week's episode, we talked about how you determine food cost and markup vs what the market is. Higher prices with scarcity or lower prices with volume.

Darren and Emma talk about the process behind the Jack Daniel’s World Championship and what it means to get the draw.

In this week's episode, Darren talks about his latest BBQ Competition and the BBQ world while also diving into what he would do differently if he could start his business all over again.

This week we did things a little differently and Darren asked Emma all the questions. Take a dive into some Social Media Marketing with us and learn some ways to utilize social media platforms.

In this week's episode, we discuss facing adversity. Darren gives us insight into how he handles problems thrown at him in the restaurant and also competitions. When things get tough, just think What Would Darren Do (WWDD)?

In this week's episode, we talk a little bit about everything from last week's episode with Randy Twyford, Darren being a not-so-secret fan of Taylor Swift, the effects of California's Proposition 12, and most importantly letting your data drive your business. There's a little bit of something for everyone!

In this week's episode of Que The Mic, we ask Randy Twyford about his experience in BBQ Catering and Food Trucks! It's an episode full of great information, good stories, and all the trends that Randy has set over the years.

In this week's episode, Darren talks a little bit more about his ghost/virtual kitchens. Giving a behind-the-scenes look at how they started, how they are doing, and the challenges they face.   Find our virtual kitchens on social media at @TheOrneryChicken or @TheCraftyMac!