752: Patrick Martin on Do All The Little Things and Don't Keep Secrets

<p>Pat Martin learned the art and craft of West Tennessee-style smoke and meat 25 years ago in the tiny town of Henderson, TN before making Nashville his home. It became a consuming passion that eventually led to a business when he opened the first Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint in October of 2006 in Nolensville, Tennessee - just south of Nashville. Today, there are 10 Martin’s <a href= "https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/locations" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">locations</a> in the Nashville area, Louisville Kentucky, Birmingham Alabama, and our newest location in Charleston South Carolina.</p> <p>Pat is a member of the famed <a href= "https://www.fatbackpig.com/fatback-collective/">Fatback Collective</a>, a philanthropic group of restaurateurs, pit masters, chefs, farmers and writers who strive to help others in times of need in the diverse and modern South.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://amzn.to/3cXoFAr">The Thrill of the Grill: Techniques, Recipes, & Down-Home Barbecue by Christopher Schlesinger</a> as mentioned in today's episode.</p> <h2>Show notes…</h2> <h3>Calls to ACTION!!!</h3> <ul> <li>Subscribe to the <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSERtxnAE3V7T9PQ19w_Og">Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel</a></li> <li>Join the private <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/493649961457862/">Unstoppable Facebook Group</a></li> <li>Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!)</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Favorite success quote or mantra:</h3> <ul> <li>"Being super particular on the details is what matters in success."</li> </ul> <p><strong>In today's episode with Patrick Martin we will discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Industry secrets and should you keep them?</li> <li>Mentors and their immense importance in this industry</li> <li>Waiting to open a restaurant based on finances even though you have the skills</li> <li>The IMMENSE importance of LEARNING</li> <li>People who cook often do so beyond the need for sustenance - we want to make people happy</li> <li>The benefit