Junior Urias and Jennifer Urias share their journey from childhood friends to successful entrepreneurs in the barbecue business. They discuss their early lives and how they met, their experiences with their podcast and capturing memoirs, and the challenges and joys of running their restaurant, 'Up In Smoke BBQ'. Junior reveals his passion for barbecue rooted in cowboy camp traditions, while Jennifer discusses her background in nutrition and how it influences their food offerings, even as a non-meat eater. The conversation delves into maintaining work-life balance, family dynamics, spiritual beliefs, and the impact of kind interactions in their community and business. They also highlight Jennifer's dedication to fitness and martial arts, and offer insights on creating meaningful customer experiences.
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Topics
00:00 How We Met: A Nostalgic Look Back
00:56 The Value of Recording Memories
02:02 The Cowboy Perspective: Embracing Humor and Toughness
02:57 Junior Urias: The Story Behind the Name
09:04 From Body Shop to Barbecue: Junior's Journey
10:08 Cooking in the Mountains:
A Spiritual Experience
17:09 Balancing Business and Family
23:49 Jennifer's Unique Perspective: A Nutritionist in a Barbecue World
28:36 Different Viewpoints on Diet
28:59 The Role of Opinions and Experiences
29:41 Challenges of Meat Consumption
30:16 Personal Diet and Fitness Regimens
33:21 Mental Health and Positive Thinking
36:01 Martial Arts and Self-Defense
40:37 Faith and Spiritual Growth
45:24 Customer Service and Business Ethics
53:33 Final Thoughts and Invitations
