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  <title>Transforming a Golf Course Friendship Into A Deliciously Innovative Business Model - Dennis Riedel / Chef's Cut Real Jerky</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Ex-Mini Tour player Dennis Riedel was caddying alongside good friend Chef Blair Swiler when Blair shared his homemade jerky with him. Real cuts of moist, delicious premium beef, right there on the golf course, was all Dennis needed to realize this was their entrepreneurial AHA moment. And with some convincing, Chef Blair shared his recipe and the pair began smoking and selling Chef’s Cut Real Jerky Co® to golf and country clubs across the US. This week Dennis shares their golf-inspired startup story with our host Colin Weston.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Today’s guest is Dennis Riedel, Co-Founder of Chef's Cut Real Jerky (https://chefscutrealjerky.com/). Our conversation is all about innovation in the food space and it's connectivity to the golfer's experience. Host Colin Weston (https://twitter.com/ColinWeston01) learns how a couple of golf buddies combine their culinary and entrepreneurial talents to create a high protein, preservative-free snack line that rethinks what you eat at the turn.
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In this episode we learn:

• The value of having a co-founder with opposing skill sets, but with an aligned passion for the  sustainable culture and vision of the company.

• That without meticulous execution, attention to detail and an unrelenting focus on quality. the most innovative company will not thrive and scale.

• The challenges faced and the difficult choices to be made by all successful startups as they quickly grow, whether they're in the tech sector or the food industry.

Chefs Cut PGA Show https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K49EavVy.jpeg
Blair, Colin and Dennis at the Chef's Cut Real Jerky booth - 2018 PGA Show

To learn more about Chef's Cut Real Jerky...

Want to try some Chef's Cut Real Jerky? Go to their website (https://chefscutrealjerky.com/) and subscribe to save 15% on your orders.

Follow CCRJ on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chefscutjerky/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/chefscutjerky) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/chefscutrealjerky) for the latest news and special offers.

Click here (https://vimeo.com/235944920) to watch The Chef's Cut Real Jerky Story.
CCRJ Video https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/Eralmtez.png (https://vimeo.com/235944920)
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After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive 10% OFF your purchase using promo code MODGOLF! CLICK TO SAVE (https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&amp;amp;utm_source=web-referral&amp;amp;utm_medium=refersion&amp;amp;utm_campaign=modgolf) on deWiz to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement.
https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/XeUUgU6Y.jpg (https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&amp;amp;utm_source=web-referral&amp;amp;utm_medium=refersion&amp;amp;utm_campaign=modgolf) Special Guest: Dennis Riedel - Co-Founder of Chef's Cut Real Jerky.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s guest is Dennis Riedel, Co-Founder of <a href="https://chefscutrealjerky.com/" rel="nofollow">Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky</a>. Our conversation is all about innovation in the food space and it&#39;s connectivity to the golfer&#39;s experience. Host <a href="https://twitter.com/ColinWeston01" rel="nofollow">Colin Weston</a> learns how a couple of golf buddies combine their culinary and entrepreneurial talents to create a high protein, preservative-free snack line that rethinks what you eat at the turn.</p>

<p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/NK-j_buD.jpg" alt="Dennis Riedel" title="Dennis Riedel"><br>
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<p><strong>If you love golf, we have exclusive deals on golf gear and services that we use and support!</strong> We launched <strong><a href="https://www.modgolfpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The ModGolf Pro Shop</a></strong>  to offer you - our ModGolfers - <strong>10-20% OFF</strong> exclusive discounts using promo code <strong>MODGOLF</strong>. We have curated a diverse selection of awesome brands like KINONA, deWiz Golf, ODIN Golf,  Back2Basics Golf, Deuce and Project72Golf to help you play better and look great while doing it. <strong><a href="https://www.modgolfpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">CLICK TO SHOP AND SAVE</a>.</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.modgolfpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/f3_ptfRp.jpg" alt=""></a><br>
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<strong>In this episode we learn:</strong><br>
</b><br>
• The value of having a co-founder with opposing skill sets, but with an aligned passion for the  sustainable culture and vision of the company.<br>
</b><br>
• That without meticulous execution, attention to detail and an unrelenting focus on quality. the most innovative company will not thrive and scale.<br>
</b><br>
• The challenges faced and the difficult choices to be made by all successful startups as they quickly grow, whether they&#39;re in the tech sector or the food industry.<br>
</b><br>
<img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K49EavVy.jpeg" alt="Chefs Cut PGA Show" title="Chefs Cut PGA Show"><br>
<strong>Blair, Colin and Dennis at the Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky booth - 2018 PGA Show</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
<strong>To learn more about Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky...</strong><br>
</b><br>
Want to try some Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky? Go to their <a href="https://chefscutrealjerky.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>website</strong></a> and subscribe to save 15% on your orders.<br>
</b><br>
Follow CCRJ on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefscutjerky/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/chefscutjerky" rel="nofollow"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chefscutrealjerky" rel="nofollow"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> for the latest news and special offers.<br>
</b><br>
Click <a href="https://vimeo.com/235944920" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a> to watch The Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky Story.<br>
<a href="https://vimeo.com/235944920" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/Eralmtez.png" alt="CCRJ Video" title="CCRJ Video"></a><br>
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<p>After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive <strong>10% OFF</strong> your purchase using promo code <strong>MODGOLF</strong>! <strong><a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&utm_source=web-referral&utm_medium=refersion&utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow">CLICK TO SAVE</a></strong> on <strong>deWiz</strong> to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement.<br>
<a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&utm_source=web-referral&utm_medium=refersion&utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/XeUUgU6Y.jpg" alt=""></a></p><p>Special Guest: Dennis Riedel - Co-Founder of Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Today’s guest is Dennis Riedel, Co-Founder of <a href="https://chefscutrealjerky.com/" rel="nofollow">Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky</a>. Our conversation is all about innovation in the food space and it&#39;s connectivity to the golfer&#39;s experience. Host <a href="https://twitter.com/ColinWeston01" rel="nofollow">Colin Weston</a> learns how a couple of golf buddies combine their culinary and entrepreneurial talents to create a high protein, preservative-free snack line that rethinks what you eat at the turn.</p>

<p><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/NK-j_buD.jpg" alt="Dennis Riedel" title="Dennis Riedel"><br>
                                            ______________________________________________</p>

<p><strong>If you love golf, we have exclusive deals on golf gear and services that we use and support!</strong> We launched <strong><a href="https://www.modgolfpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">The ModGolf Pro Shop</a></strong>  to offer you - our ModGolfers - <strong>10-20% OFF</strong> exclusive discounts using promo code <strong>MODGOLF</strong>. We have curated a diverse selection of awesome brands like KINONA, deWiz Golf, ODIN Golf,  Back2Basics Golf, Deuce and Project72Golf to help you play better and look great while doing it. <strong><a href="https://www.modgolfpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">CLICK TO SHOP AND SAVE</a>.</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.modgolfpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/f3_ptfRp.jpg" alt=""></a><br>
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<b/><br>
<img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/OJHXDha0.jpg" alt="Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky" title="Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky"><br>
</b><br>
<strong>In this episode we learn:</strong><br>
</b><br>
• The value of having a co-founder with opposing skill sets, but with an aligned passion for the  sustainable culture and vision of the company.<br>
</b><br>
• That without meticulous execution, attention to detail and an unrelenting focus on quality. the most innovative company will not thrive and scale.<br>
</b><br>
• The challenges faced and the difficult choices to be made by all successful startups as they quickly grow, whether they&#39;re in the tech sector or the food industry.<br>
</b><br>
<img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K49EavVy.jpeg" alt="Chefs Cut PGA Show" title="Chefs Cut PGA Show"><br>
<strong>Blair, Colin and Dennis at the Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky booth - 2018 PGA Show</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
<strong>To learn more about Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky...</strong><br>
</b><br>
Want to try some Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky? Go to their <a href="https://chefscutrealjerky.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>website</strong></a> and subscribe to save 15% on your orders.<br>
</b><br>
Follow CCRJ on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefscutjerky/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/chefscutjerky" rel="nofollow"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chefscutrealjerky" rel="nofollow"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> for the latest news and special offers.<br>
</b><br>
Click <a href="https://vimeo.com/235944920" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a> to watch The Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky Story.<br>
<a href="https://vimeo.com/235944920" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/Eralmtez.png" alt="CCRJ Video" title="CCRJ Video"></a><br>
                                            ______________________________________________</p>

<p>After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive <strong>10% OFF</strong> your purchase using promo code <strong>MODGOLF</strong>! <strong><a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&utm_source=web-referral&utm_medium=refersion&utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow">CLICK TO SAVE</a></strong> on <strong>deWiz</strong> to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement.<br>
<a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&utm_source=web-referral&utm_medium=refersion&utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/XeUUgU6Y.jpg" alt=""></a></p><p>Special Guest: Dennis Riedel - Co-Founder of Chef&#39;s Cut Real Jerky.</p>]]>
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