2026 Conference Video Package

Get access to the 2026 NBBQA Conference Video Library and learn from some of the top voices in barbecue, grilling, business, marketing, restaurant operations, product development, and live fire leadership.

This video library includes recorded education sessions from the 2026 National Barbecue & Grilling Association Conference. Whether you own a restaurant, sell sauces or rubs, compete, cater, teach, create content, or are growing a barbecue-related business, these sessions are designed to help you learn, improve, and move forward with practical ideas you can use.

Included Sessions:

Show Me the Money: How to Fund Your BBQ Dream
Panel Discussion: Explore funding options from loans to crowdfunding.
Speakers: Jody Harris and SBA Lender Pathway Lending

From Kitchen to Co-Packer
Panel Discussion: Real steps for taking your recipes to retail production.
Speakers: Jody Harris and SBA Lender Pathway Lending

Profit First Pitmasters
Panel Discussion: Learn how to manage cash flow and profit smartly.
Speakers: Carey Bringle and Tuffy Stone

Save While You Smoke
Panel Discussion: Discover ways to lower costs with different proteins, control waste, and track expenses.
Speakers: David Eaheart and Barbara Latimer

Brand Smoke: Digital Marketing That Converts
Panel Discussion: Build your brand using Canva, Meta, and AI tools.
Speakers: Kirk Malzer and Ashley Henson

Menu Engineering & Pricing for Profit
Panel Discussion: Learn to price your food for profit while maintaining quality.
Speakers: Barbara Latimer and Carey Bringle

Branding a BBQ Business: From First Flame to Final Sale
Panel Discussion: Learn how to build, position, and grow a strong BBQ business brand.
Speakers: Carey Bringle and Famous Dave Anderson

Hiring, Training & Keeping a Great Pit Crew
Panel Discussion: Learn how to build and keep a strong team.
Speakers: Barbara Latimer and SBA’s David Walley

Scaling Without Losing Your Smoke
Panel Discussion: Learn to grow your brand while keeping your authenticity.
Speakers: Carey Bringle and Kent Black

Retail Ready: Getting Your Product on Store Shelves
Panel Discussion: Learn what it takes to prepare your BBQ product for retail opportunities.
Moderator: Todd Johns
Speakers: Kirk Malzer, Mark Lambert, and Ken Wood

Social Media & Sales Funnels for BBQ Brands
Panel Discussion: Turn your followers into loyal customers.
Speakers: Jason Byrne and Ryan Eftink

Smart Systems: Automating Your Daily Grind
Educational Session: Learn practical ways to save time and streamline your business systems.
Speaker: Kirk Malzer

Meet the Masters Luncheon
Special Session: Hear success stories and lessons learned from leading voices in BBQ.
Moderator: Todd Johns
Speakers: Mark Lambert, Elizabeth Lipa, Joe Phillips, Tuffy Stone, and Carey Bringle

Cash Out or Pass It Down
Educational Session: Learn how to sell your business or hand it down to family.
Speakers: Kent Black and Ryan Eftink

Partnerships That Work
Panel Discussion: Learn from successful BBQ business partners and support organizations.
Moderator: Ken Wood
Speakers: Small Business Administration and Pick Tennessee

Reel Results: Short Form Video & Photography
Educational Session: Learn how to shoot, edit, and post social media content with any smartphone.
Speakers: Ashley Henson and Kirk Malzer

Access is included for registered 2026 full conference attendees. Video library access is for the purchaser only and may not be shared publicly.

After purchase, please log in using the same email address used at checkout. Access will be added to your NBBQA account once your order is reviewed.

Need help? Contact NBBQA at admin@nbbqa.org or call (800) 385-0002.