Ep. 030 - Growing a Business and Strengthening a Community with Mike Lewis

In this episode of Bridging the Bayou, Chancellor Kristine Strickland sits down with Mike Lewis, owner of Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse.From his early days in the restaurant industry to building one of the Bayou Region's most recognizable restaurant brands, Mike shares the story behind Big Mike's, the lessons he has learned through entrepreneurship, and the challenges he has overcome along the way. The conversation explores leadership, consistency, community involvement, and the vision behind Big Mike's newest restaurant project. Mike also discusses the importance of investing in local communities, supporting regional growth, and creating spaces where people can gather, connect, and feel at home.Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse - https://bigmikesbbq.comFletcher Technical Community College - https://www.fletcher.eduFollow Your Inspiration (corporate) - Music by ArtIssizm on Pixabay