#111 - Junior and Jennifer Urias: Up In Smoke BBQ

<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">Links:</p> <p dir="ltr">Visit us at <a href="https://www.thecowboyperspective.com">www.thecowboyperspective.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.upinsmokebarbeque.com">www.upinsmokebarbeque.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Topics</p> <p dir="ltr">00:00 How We Met: A Nostalgic Look Back</p> <p dir="ltr">00:56 The Value of Recording Memories</p> <p dir="ltr">02:02 The Cowboy Perspective: Embracing Humor and Toughness</p> <p dir="ltr">02:57 Junior Urias: The Story Behind the Name</p> <p dir="ltr">09:04 From Body Shop to Barbecue: Junior's Journey</p> <p dir="ltr">10:08 Cooking in the Mountains: </p> <p dir="ltr">A Spiritual Experience</p> <p dir="ltr">17:09 Balancing Business and Family</p> <p dir="ltr">23:49 Jennifer's Unique Perspective: A Nutritionist in a Barbecue World</p> <p dir="ltr">28:36 Different Viewpoints on Diet</p> <p dir="ltr">28:59 The Role of Opinions and Experiences</p> <p dir="ltr">29:41 Challenges of Meat Consumption</p> <p dir="ltr">30:16 Personal Diet and Fitness Regimens</p> <p dir="ltr">33:21 Mental Health and Positive Thinking</p> <p dir="ltr">36:01 Martial Arts and Self-Defense</p> <p dir="ltr">40:37 Faith and Spiritual Growth</p> <p dir="ltr">45:24 Customer Service and Business Ethics</p> <p dir="ltr">53:33 Final Thoughts and Invitations</p> <p> </p>