Each contestant goes through a series of steps before they reach the popular judges on the show; Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell… eventually the viewers call specific 800 numbers to decide who wins the job to “Shut-Up and Sing.”

After being in the restaurant business for over 10 years, we found the two facts to retaining employees:

1. It’s not about the money. Yes, you need money to pay the bills. That’s why we offer our employees an above-industry standard commission for every catering job they refer to us and we offer a large employee referral bonus. Unfortunately and eventually, that will not be a good enough motivator to get a person out of bed. We ultimately, look for folks who are passionate about what they have learned over the years and our looking for a place to showcase their talents like Ruben Studdard.

2. Hiring on the spot doesn’t work. The multi-step audition/interview process is not only a filter for the employer, but for the prospective employee. Yes, it is tedious; however, after three weeks do you really want to wake up at O’ dark thirty in the morning? You may be fun to be with, have a nice smile and answer the right questions, but you know… you know deep down, you have have as much professional training as William Hung.

I wrote all that to actually say this… doesn’t it seem like most companies are either down-sizing or having a going-out-of-business sale?

We are not! We are actually hiring! We are looking for the next Ms. Piggies Smokehouse Idol Employee.

If you know of someone, who is looking to shine Kelly Clarkson or who has overcome challenges like Fantasia and just needs a chance…

Share with them our new free recorded message Ms. Piggies’ Smokehouse Employment Hotline. They can see if they got what it takes by calling 1.888.727.9246 ext. 361

Exceeding Expectations,

Kendall Matthews, The Barbecue Apostle ™

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Lauren Swann, MS, RD, LDN

Interview with Lauren Swann
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Lauren established the Regulatory Affairs department for Vlasic Foods World Headquarters and has developed label copy – for competitive marketplace positioning as well as government compliance — for hundreds of items including novel ingredients, unprecedented formulas, gourmet award winners and Kraft Foods’ first fat free products.

She’s written for Prepared Foods, Wellness Foods, Food & Drug Law Update and the Philadelphia Inquirer among many others; covered conferences for Food Chemical News and served as Contributing Nutrition Editor for Heart & Soul and Food Processing magazines; co-authored the country’s first healthy soul food cookbook – The Black Family Dinner Quilt.

In this show you will learn:

• Three Important Steps for Improving Your Eating Lifestyle
• What has been The Most Toxic Foods People Should Avoid but Don’t
• Quick Explanation of the Nutrition Labeling
• 3 Tips For Hungry People To Eat The Food They Want But Still Lose Weight

Exceeding Expectations,

Kendall Matthews, The Barbecue Apostle ™

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What is it?

This service allows you to print from your computer over 70 discount coupons every day.

Who makes it?

Brandcaster

Why is it The SmokeHizzle?

You can find discounts from companies such as Quaker Oats, Welsch’s, Sears, Hasbro and even magazine like Self and Vogue. If you like to save money like I do, print off the online coupons here, cut out the coupons from the Sunday paper, take them all to the grocery store and save more money with Coupons.com!

How much does it cost?

Free. They are paid by the manufactures.

Exceeding Expectations,

Kendall Matthews, The Barbecue Apostle ™

P.s. Did you read article on 23 Tips To Lower Your Bills? If not, read it now.

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After 19 years, Wal-Mart laid off their slogan, “Always Low Prices!”

I’ve been racking my brain on multiple projects, trying to give you as much value as I can. Trying to give you solid reasons on why you should visit Ms.P and not KFC.

I am going to give you 23 reasons–in the form of 23 Ways on How You Can Lower Your Bills. I’ve uncovered little known facts that will give you insights on everything from taxes to home refinancing. Subscribe below.

Just another reason why you should visit good old Ms. Piggies Smokehouse, Ms. Piggy’s Smokehouse, or Ms. Piggy, spell it however you want… just come and get it.

Exceeding Expectations,

Kendall Matthews, The Barbecue Apostle ™

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Ever have a great idea that you never took action on?

You know what I’m talking about–the brilliant light bulb that comes on when you’re in the shower, half asleep, watching TV, etc. The one that says, “HELLO? Just be you and everything will work itself out!” Well, I had an idea like that a while back. Something that no one else was doing in St. Louis.

It kept rolling around in the back of my mind, teasing me with its tremendous potential. And I was always thinking, “This is awesome. I need to get going on this before somebody else does.”

Well, guess what? Somebody just did… Me.

See, I had the idea to put together a series for growing grapes and making wine in the Midwest a long time ago. Because I knew how relaxing it is to savor the results. After all, why work so hard to slog your way through the muck  of information on the internet when someone can hand you the step-by-step instructions before you even break a sweat?

I mean, seriously–the growing grapes and making wine guide will literally lay everything out for you, from how much room you need for a backyard vineyard to the pruning process to bottling and everything in between.

It’s going to be simple, straightforward, and easy to understand. And right now I plugging the last pieces of the puzzle together to make 80% of what my team and I created to give away for FREE.  Not only that, I created an audio series to go with it for those who live in St. Peters, Missouri!

So you will get the 10 day online wine-making mini-course and the MP3 articles for nothing, just come back here on Monday, March 16 at high noon!

Oh, wait a minute–you actually CAN get a sneak peak on Friday, but I’m still putting on the finishing touches on that.

Make sure you come back on Monday…

Exceeding Expectations,

Kendall Matthews, The Barbecue Apostle ™

P.S. Ms. Piggies’ Smokehouse hasn’t yet figured out how to change hickory smoke turkey into wine, but we have figured out how to make your life a little easier… one sip at a time.

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