BUSINESS INTERVIEW: Creating Urban Smokehouse Culinary Success Welcome to another mouth-watering episode of Join Up Dots Today, we're diving into the incredible story of a man who made a daring leap from the confines of "Corporate America" to the sizzling world of culinary delight. Meet our founder, Andrew Buehler, a true trailblazer in the realm of food. After a decade of donning the corporate suit, Andrew had an epiphany, uttering those three powerful words that many of us secretly yearn for: "This sucks." With courage as his compass, he ditched the suit and donned an apron, setting out on a culinary adventure that would change his life forever. But the flame of Andrew's culinary journey was ignited long before that pivotal moment. In high school, he presided over the Grilling Society, a hint of the gastronomic passion that would consume him. In college, he founded "The Fat Cats," the second collegiate competitive eating club in the nation, proving that his appetite for adventure knows no bounds. Not stopping there, he hosted epic annual pig roasts that became legendary among his peers. Food wasn't just a hobby for Andrew; it was in his DNA.   How The Dots Joined Up For Andrew His mother's love for cooking was a source of inspiration, while his father's profession as a supplier and contract manufacturer for grocery stores and restaurants instilled a deep appreciation for the culinary industry. Andrew is the guy you want at the table, the one who effortlessly orders for the group, the weekly chef for friends and family, and the ultimate foodie traveller who always knows where and what to eat in advance. Today, Andrew is living the dream, turning his lifelong love affair with food into not just a passion but also a profession. As he embarks on the Urban Smokehouse journey, he's here to tantalize your taste buds with the best ribs and an ever-expanding menu of delectable dishes. So how do you turn something that every American and Australian seem to be experts in already to a flourishing business? And was it plain sailing or did the business take awhile to really start cooking up some profits? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Andrew Buehler.