EP:9 "FROM BRISKETS TO BIG DEALS- The Burt Bakman Story" The Real Open House Podcast- Guest: Burt Bakman Host: Josh Oleesky

What do you get when you combine a successful Realtor, world-famous pitmaster, entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, traveler, and super dad? BURT BAKMAN. In Episode 9 of The Real Open House Podcast, Josh Oleesky sits down with one of the most fascinating entrepreneurs around to uncover the story behind the smoke. From immigrating to the United States and adapting to a new life and culture, to building a successful real estate career, launching the legendary Trudy's Underground BBQ, navigating the challenges of COVID, and scaling Slab BBQ, Burt shares the wins, setbacks, sacrifices, and lessons that shaped his remarkable journey. And yes...we also tackle some of life's biggest questions: How does a guy who eats barbecue for a living stay in shape? What's the most memorable place he's traveled? How many briskets were sacrificed before mastering the craft? What's more challenging: raising kids or running restaurants? How did real estate help him become a successful entrepreneur? This episode is packed with laughs, inspiration, business insights, family values, travel stories, barbecue secrets, and plenty of behind-the-scenes moments that most people have never heard before. Whether you're an entrepreneur, foodie, real estate professional, parent, or someone chasing a dream, this is an episode you won't want to miss.