I started the BBQ business and landed flat on my face. Burnout was real, drinking too much was real, and just not living life was also real. I look back at how many people I brought together over food at both Ash Cigar Lounge (RIP) and Outlaw Cigar Lounge (not that these friends needed brought together), but all of these items above have changed in 2026. Hopefully one day I can stop back by with food for these people again and show what life looks like now. What changed?? I p

I want to thank my mom, fiancé, the tool talk text chat, ACA Kansas City, the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, Southern Bank and rest of family for encouragement. I also want to thank Weber and Lang for my favorite products to smoke on. To 2026 and beyond…Damn I sound like Buzz Lightyear saying that 😂