DiscoverStories from Real LifeEp. 137 - Smoke, Salt, and Southern Grit: The Story of Bill-E’s
Ep. 137 - Smoke, Salt, and Southern Grit: The Story of Bill-E’s

Ep. 137 - Smoke, Salt, and Southern Grit: The Story of Bill-E’s

Update: 2025-07-29
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In this episode of "Stories from Real Life," host Melvin E. Edwards sits down with Bill Stitt, the mastermind behind Bill-E's Small Batch Bacon and restaurant. Dive into Bill's journey from a backyard bacon enthusiast to a nationally recognized brand owner. Discover the secrets behind his unique curing and smoking process, the importance of small batch production, and how live music serenades his bacon to perfection. Bill also shares insights on balancing tradition with innovation and the challenges of scaling a specialty food business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with passion, perseverance, and, of course, bacon! #BaconLover #Entrepreneurship #Foodie

https://www.billesbacon.com

https://www.billesbacon.com is the official website for Bill-E’s Small Batch Bacon, where listeners can learn more about Bill E.’s unique, music-infused bacon and place orders online for nationwide shipping via Goldbelly.

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Ep. 137 - Smoke, Salt, and Southern Grit: The Story of Bill-E’s

Ep. 137 - Smoke, Salt, and Southern Grit: The Story of Bill-E’s

Melvin E. Edwards