Bronnie Durston has led a successful career in hospitality, having made a name for herself as a wedding planner. However, after discovering the delicious food of Texas BBQ, Bronnie has dedicated herself to low and slow BBQ. Together with husband Paul, they are active on the competition BBQ circuit, competing as the award winning BBQ team, Bulldogs BBQ, named after Bronnie’s favourite football team. They also have an award nominated BBQ catering operation, 4670 BBQ, and the award nominated BBQ joint, Bundaberg Lunchbox. As if that wasn’t enough, Bronnie and Paul Durston are also the event organisers for the much loved Bundaberg BBQ Battle. Bronnie even shares a surprise announcement during this episode, letting us know about a 5th arm of their BBQ business endeavors, tackling the entire BBQ industry from all angles.  In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Bronnie and I get into: Meatstock Toowoomba and meeting Tuffy Stone (0:53) The Australasian Barbecue Alliance Awards Night (10:51) How they went in the low and slow BBQ competition at Meatstock (14:40) The Bundaberg BBQ Battle and why it’s not happening this year (18:29) Catering weddings with 4670 BBQ (27:18) Their award nominated BBQ joint Bundaberg Lunchbox (34:06) Bronnie’s Mental Health Tips for Success in BBQ (43:58) Barbe Con is coming! We’re bringing the best BBQ Pitmasters and BBQ Business Owners from around the country live into your living room. We’re going to help you save time, save money and become the envy of friends and family. PreRegistrations are open now. So to be the first to know when tickets become available, Early Bird deals, specials, presenter announcements and more, head on over to the website below and register your interest. See you soon! https://smokinghotconfessions.com/barbeconprereg/