On this week's Influential Barbecue, I chat with Chris Sussman, the person behind The BBQ Buddha and author of The Four Fundamentals of Smoking. 

In this episode you'll learn:

• All about Chris and his brand The BBQ Buddha
• Why he believes that you have to provide value to your audience
• Diversifying yourself in order to maintain multiple streams of income

About Chris: Chris Sussman, better known as The BBQ Buddha, is an award-winning pit master, content creator, recipe developer, author, and founder of the BBQ blog https://TheBBQBuddha.com. Chris is sponsored by Snake River Farms, Dizzy Pig BBQ seasonings, and is a member of the Big Green Egg pro staff.

Chris is an unassuming guy until you get him near a grill and then his knowledge and sense of humor come pouring out. He teaches BBQ/grilling classes locally and at BBQ festivals around the country. His motto, Grilling by Feel™, promotes the use of all five senses for great results on any grill or smoker. His first book, The Four Fundamentals of Smoking, was released in April 2021 by Page Street Publishing

Chris has been featured in online publications such as HuffPost, Thrillist and Maxim. He lives in Gulfport, Florida