S2, Ep9 - From Backyard BBQ to Business: Chase Goodman’s Rafter G Barbecue Journey

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Who Is This podcast, we sit down with Chase Goodman, co-owner of Rafter G Barbecue, to hear the full story behind one of the Gila Valley’s most beloved local food spots. Chase shares how he and his partner, Austin Peeler, went from backyard barbecue and competition cooking to opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant—without ever taking out a business loan.We dive into:🔥 What it takes to smoke meat at scale💰 The risk of leaving a high-paying mining job to follow a dream🥩 The challenges and successes of going all in on entrepreneurship📈 How Rafter G went viral with a carnivore diet challenge🚚 The next venture: a new food truck that’s unlike anything else in townThis episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, foodies, and anyone who loves a great small-town success story. Don't miss it!📍 Based in Safford, Arizona🔔 Subscribe for more stories of Gila Valley's most inspiring locals.#barbecue #barbecuebusiness #brisket #entrepreneurship #food #foodtruck #carnivore #carnivorediet #gilavalley #localbusiness #RafterG #RafterGBBQ #BBQ #barbecuesauce Support the show