Episode 472: BJ Robertson and Laron Whitfield of Tillermans BBQ - Barstow, CA. FIGHTING [CALI] FIRES to FLAMES FOR YUM. Bonded by Brotherhood turns into BBQ Brothers. FELLOWSHIP + FLAVOR + FAMILY.

Welcome to an exciting episode of JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show with your host, Justin Bizzarro. In this engaging episode, Justin is joined by two remarkable guests, BJ Robertson and Laron Whitfield, the minds behind Tillerman's Barbecue in Barstow, California. Discover how a friendship forged in the firehouse led BJ and Laron to embark on a thrilling culinary adventure, bringing their love for food and community to life. Listen as they share their journey from dedicated firefighters to passionate BBQ entrepreneurs, all while maintaining the bonds of brotherhood, teamwork, and trust that define their firefighting days. BJ and Laron discuss their inspirations, challenges, and visions for the future, including dreams of creating a unique fire truck smoker and establishing a brick-and-mortar location. Tillerman's BBQ isn't just about food; it's about people, community, and the relentless pursuit of happiness and satisfaction through flavors and camaraderie. Join us for this heartwarming tale of bravery, dedication, and the sizzle of barbecue that is sure to leave you inspired and hungry for more. How can we support California Firefighters? Well right here, right now. The reward? Yumminess.   IG: @tillermansbbq IG: @big_hungry_   Entrepreneur interested in being on the show: https://calendly.com/justin-bizzarro/podcast   Hosted By: Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro and LinkedIn: FOLLOW ME )   Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe.   Our [ELITE] Food, Farming, Hospitality, Nutrition, and Beverage Entrepreneurs Community: www.gorillabrave.love  Blog Anyone?: GorillaBrave Blog Fellowship and Food: GorillaBrave Events & Summits Private [FREE and CONFIDENTIAL] Facebook Group: GorillaBrave Troop Group Facebook Business Page: The Gorilla Face Place On Instagram: GorillaBrave on Instagram The Apparel Store: GorillaBrave Drips Wanna Link Up: GorillaBrave on Linkedin GorillaBrave Group on Whoop: COMM-473D96   Free Podcast.  No Advertisements.  The stories of Food, Beverage, Farming, Hospitality, and Nutrition Entrepreneurs and how their failures led to the successes in their lives and in their business.  What does the future have in store for the food, beverage, and nutrition entrepreneur?   JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: [email protected] Instagram: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs ( #foodentrepreneurs )   All music is scored by host or royalty free.