Izzy Edelman is the CEO and founder of Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse . IZZY’s is an award-winning smokehouse in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Pit-master Izzy brings a local twist to a Southern tradition, combining simple ingredients with quality meats to create a unique and laid-back dining experience for the BBQ lover. In this interview Izzy shares:

• Falling in love with BBQ
• Life in the restaurant business
• E-myth the must read business book
• To succeed in business you need passion
• Understanding BBQ food
• Taking first prize as NYC #1 Brisket
• Taking kosher to BBQ lovers

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