While we didn’t take home any of the hardware I did have a great time despite the 95+ temperatures.

One of the great things about attending barbecue competitions is all the people you meet. Its so easy to pick up tips and tricks just by listening and watching what the other competitors are doing and saying.

Matt from Smokey Bear BBQ is one such person. I learned a ton from Matt over the day and a half. Not only does Matt have a ton of BBQ knowledge and walk away with a Chicken Trophy, he also has one of the coolest smokers I’ve ever seen.

Here, see for yourself–let me know what you think!

Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!

Now go smoke something, Bill Parlaman

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Yesterday I had an awesome interview with a guy I consider a mentor and a good friend, William Wall of Billy Bones BBQ.

Now Billy Bones isn’t a guy who pulls any punches or hides behind so called “secrets.” No sir re.

In fact, one of the main themes I took from our conversation yesterday was the only real “secret” is that there are NO secrets!

Billy’s really from the old school. He’s learned from some of the greats in Barbecue–many of whom you might not recognize like the great Hubert Green, and a man named “Jimmy” who used to cook BBQ on the side walk out on Reading Road in Cincinnati, Ohio where Billy says his heart still remains today.

Now the interview is a little over an hour long but here’s just a few golden nuggets you’re going to find inside:

• What you MUST do before you even consider selling your barbecue sauce or rub.
• The only cookbook you’ll ever need to create your very own special barbecue rubs and sauces!
• Discover the absolute best place to buy your fresh spices. The answer may surprise you!
• Behind the curtain secrets about how to bottle, market and sell your barbecue sauce or rub.
• And… much more!

Pay attention here because this is good. I kind of put Billy on the spot after our interview and he’s made you a special offer.

So make sure you listen all the way through to find out how you can take advantage of his special offer.

If you want to contact Billy directly to pick up a thang or two ( I highly recommend you try each of his rubs and his original BBQ sauce) for your next cook just click on the Billy Bones link at the end of this note and you’ll be transported to Billy’s web-site like something out of Star Trek.

Don’t be surprised when Billy himself picks up the phone when you call to place your order. Getting a chance to talk with Billy is worth the price of your order alone. I know many a times I’ve called Billy to place an order and I’ve gotten barbecue advice worth 100 times what I paid for my rubs and sauces!

This speaks volumes about Billy. Especially in this day and age– where there truly is no “service” in the service business anymore.

I really had a great time chatting with Billy and if you don’t take a at least 2 pages of notes you just don’t get it.

So listen up buckaroo and get with the program!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and…

Now go smoke something, Bill Parlaman

P.S.

You Can find out more about Billy Bones and his delicious products at www.billybonesbbq.com or give him a call at 989-687-7880 or via fax 989-687-2712.