In this episode of Pitch The Tide, Charlie Eblen shares how Single Tree BBQ grew from a food truck into a rising Tennessee brand built on family, community, and purpose. After losing his job in 2020, Charlie committed to building something of his own and turned Single Tree into a destination for real barbecue and real connection. Today he is raising 5 million dollars to open a flagship location, expand into new markets, and bring more people into Single Tree Nation. Charlie explains why the heart of his growth plan is teaching others, maintaining unyielding standards, and honoring the legacy that inspired the brand. Single Tree BBQ is focused on impact, opportunity, and creating a home for everyone who walks through the door.

• Built From Purpose – Charlie created Single Tree BBQ after losing his job and committing to build something meaningful that reflects his family values and his grandfather’s legacy.
• Teaching Fuels Growth – Single Tree scales by developing people, not shortcuts. Charlie focuses on training, clear standards, and helping his team learn how to teach others.
• A Vision Worth Investing In – Charlie is raising 5 million dollars to open a flagship location and expand Single Tree Nation with a growth strategy centered on quality, community, and long-term impact.

• Charlie Eblen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlieeblen
• Single Tree BBQ: https://www.singletreebbq.com/
• Cali BBQ Media: https://content.calibbq.media/
• Join Our Next Show: https://betheshow.media/rising-tides/
• Shawn Walchef on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/

DAVO automates every step of the sales tax process — from collecting to filing to paying. It works seamlessly with your POS, so there’s nothing you need to do. And because DAVO guarantees your taxes will be paid on time and in full, there’s nothing to worry about either.

Digital Hospitality doesn't have to be complicated and our partners at Marqii live that every day. Marqii is designed to create unforgettable customer experiences from first search to latest visit with their one-stop digital operations platform built for hospitality operators.