83: James Maggard, Fords BBQ & Local No 7

In this episode, we sit down with James Maggard to talk about his path into the restaurant industry and what inspired his love for barbecue. James shares the story behind two local favorites, Local No. 7 and Ford’s BBQ, and how they’ve become staples in the community. We also dive into the importance of building a strong team and why his staff plays such a vital role in keeping the businesses thriving. If you love hearing the stories behind your favorite neighborhood spots, this one’s for you!Ford's BBQhttps://www.instagram.com/fordsbbq/https://www.fords-bbq.com/Local No 7https://www.instagram.com/thelocal_no7/https://thelocal7.com/DeKalb Talks Tourism YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeKalbTalksTourismDeKalb Talks Tourism IG: https://www.instagram.com/dekalbtalks…Discover DeKalb IG: https://www.instagram.com/discoverdek…Discover DeKalb FB: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverDekalb/Discover DeKalb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdekalbIf you have a question or suggestion for a future topic, please reach out to our Marketing Coordinator: [email protected] We'll be back next week with more engaging discussions and fascinating guests. Until then, keep listening and keep exploring!Produced by: Monica Damidi Edited by: K.Visualz https://www.kvisualz.com/