#053: Celebrate National BBQ Month at your Neighborhood Barbecue Shop – ACE Hardware - a podcast by Shawn Walchef

 
Harry Schwartz - ACE Hardware in Hillcrest&Downtown San Diego Store Owner - @AceHardware @AceHillcrestHardware - San Diego, California
*Podcast recorded above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California.Summary

ACE Hardware has over 5,000 locations across the globe, all independently owned and  operated by local business owners.Harry Schwartz along with his sister Pam, own and operate the Hillcrest and Downtown ACE Hardware locations.
May is National BBQ month and ACE Hardware has embraced BBQ by throwing a nationwide ACE Hardware BBQ Fest on Saturday May 5th!Harry shares his experiences and outlook running a business and being in business with family.
Each ACE Hardware store strives to meet the needs of their community and create a welcoming environment that is inclusive to everyone.ACE Hardware stores give back to the local community, here in San Diego the ACE Foundation donates to Rady Children’s hospital and other local charities.


Links Mentioned in this Episode:Ace Hardware Website


Downtown Ace Hardware on YelpDowntown Ace Hardware on Facebook


Hillcrest Ace Hardware on YelpHillcrest Ace Hardware on Facebook


San Diego Egg Fest 2018Ace Hardwood BBQ Fest


YetiSan Diego Food Bank


TGIF #DemandBiggerRibsOgoLead Podcast with David Novak


Guy Fieri San Diego Union TribuneBen Higgins Mighty 1090


Hot Sauces N MoreBBQWarStories Weekly Social Shout Out:


@SanDiegoGutters - Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag @bbqwarstories in all your #behindthesmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you.Shareable Quotes From This Podcast:

“Podcasting has opened up doors that we didn’t even think was possible” {1:55} – Shawn“Being a helpful place and being a neighbor” {18:00} – Harry
“Willing to think out of the box to embrace that neighborhood feel” {23:50} – Shawn“We should be a grilling destination for the community” {25:10} – Harry
“We want to be a resource to anyone has those aspirations and dreams” {30:35} – Shawn“Working with family is very hard” {34:20} – Derek
“For us, it is important to share stories” {40:20} – Shawn“We aren’t just hear to make a buck, we are here to be a part of the community” {45:50} – Harry
“Serving people is what drives me” {46:25} – DerekGet in Touch:

Derek Marso - https://twitter.com/MarsoDerekShawn Walchef - https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef

Cory Wagner - www.twitter.com/TheFifthPofmktBehind The Smoke Media

www.BehindTheSmokeMedia.combehindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com
Facebook Page Behind The Smoke (Live Videos of the Podcast Recordings)Instagram - @bbqwarstories
Twitter @bbqwarstoriesValley Farm Market

www.valleyfarmmarkets.comderek@valleyfarmmarkets.com
Instagram @valleyfarmmarketTwitter @valleyfarmarket
Facebook Page Valley Farm MarketCali Comfort BBQ

www.calicomfortbbq.comshawn@calicomfortbbq.com
Instagram @calicomfortbbq  Twitter @calicomfort  
Facebook Page Cali Comfort BBQYouTube Channel Cali Comfort BBQ
Connect with Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedInHonorable Mentions&BBQ Business Resources:
Behind The Smoke Media BBQ Business ResourcesSan Diego EggFest @HotSaucesNMore  #SanDiegoEggFest

Sunday, May 6, 2018 10am-3pmRegister to be a 2018 EggFest Chef
Register to be a demo customer at San Diego’s Premier Big Green Egg Event3rd Annual Turf&Surf BBQ Championship @DelMarRacing #BETonBBQ

Sunday, August 19, 2018Kansas City Barbecue Society Sanctioned State Championship Event
Limited to 70 BBQ Comp TeamsRequest our Sponsorship Deck: BETonBBQ@calicomfortbbq.com

9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate&BBQ Festival #SVBBQFest

California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate&BBQ...

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Further podcasts by Shawn Walchef

Website of Shawn Walchef