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[FireMan]

Somebody just recently put a rig up for sale in the Pit. Don’t know if it fits yer bill or if it’s still available. Aside from that piece of almost useless information I have NO advice or expertise in yer matters, cept if a cook fails, order pizza! Welcome, eat good and have fun!

[Hamsammich]

Haha...everybody loves pizza, right??!! Thanks!

[WayneT]

Welcome from NC.

My only advice is to find a niche to exploit in your service area and serve premium goods to build brand loyalty. Personally, I’ll pay a premium price for high value goods and services and businesses that provide those are usually recession resilient or proof.

Best of luck on your endeavor. I’ll be rooting for you.

[Hamsammich]

Thanks so much, Wayne!! Awesome advice..reminds me of the classic cliche`.. "Cook someone a great meal, they'll tell 10 people..cook them a bad one, they'll tell a thousand.." rings true for me, too!

[RonB]

PaulstheRibList has done what you are planning. He documented his journey in this post.

Good luck and welcome to The Pit.

[Hamsammich]

Thanks and glad to be here!

[RichieB]

Welcome from Western Massachusetts. Best wishes with your new venture.

[Hamsammich]

Thanks, man!!

[holehogg]

Greetings from South Africa.
Enjoy the venture, sounds like the passion part is taken care of.

[Hamsammich]

Thanks and "G'day, MATE!! JK lol Glad to be here.

[hoovarmin]

Welcome from a former Columbusite, back in the day (Hardaway grad 1986). Can't really advise you on a catering business, but look forward to seeing the fruit of that Lang smoker.

[hoovarmin]

PS My mom lives on Lynda Lane to this day. Would love to see you guys one day on a visit to Columbus. My dad always lived in Neptune Beach and I left Columbus when I was 17 to come here and never left, except for grad school in Philadelphia. I love it here.

[Hamsammich]

Dang man!! Been a minute!! haha, but I swear..some things still seem like 5 minutes ago, don't they? You actually still look the same barring a few strands of hair ..wish we all aged as good. Well, hope you have been well and absolutely on getting together on one of your visits home. Robin says hey and she actually brought up lunch or dinner before I told her you mentioned it and said to tell your Mom hi, as well and that she misses her!

[hoovarmin]

Hamsammich, great to reconnect, buddy. Lunch or dinner sounds terrific. I know I'll be there near Christmas, and perhaps a time or two between now and then. I'm glad you are here, you are going to love this place. Dave

[WI Bubba]

Welcome from Wisconsin. Glad you could join us!
I know nothing about running a business, but wish you the best of luck with your new venture.

[Hamsammich]

Thanks my friend!

[Rob Johnston]

Welcome from Pittsburgh, PA!

[Hamsammich]

Thanks!!

[Murdy]

Welcome from the Midwest!

[Hamsammich]

Thank ya, Sir!!

[Whiskeyman53]

Welcome to the pit from the bbq capital of New England, Massachusetts. Best wishes on your business endeavor. Keep us informed.

[mcook2201]

Greetings and welcome from North Carolina.

[rlozinak]

Welcome to the Pit from buffalo and good luck

[DaveD]

Welcome from the northern Virginia burbs of the nation's capital! Hope you have the best of luck and all success in your new business. I got nothin' to offer except to cheer you on from the distant sidelines

[DavidNorcross]

Welcome from Virginia!

[Clawbear57]

Welcome from North Carolina. The only advice I have is to keep a straight head and have fun.