This is a terrible shame. Mike sent out a email yesterday notifying his customers he is closing shop on 12/31 this year or when his inventory runs out. Mike cited reasons as the terrible economy and product sourcing which is only part of and masking a problem that started about a year ago. About a year ago Mike posted a You Tube video for the purpose of responding to some hate mail he had been receiving. In it he described what the emails were referencing. I'm not going to post the video you can find it easy enough on your own if you are so inclined. A large part of the reason Mike is having to close down has to do with his last name.
Mike is one of the nicest and most generous guys in the BBQ business as most are including Jeff here. Unfortunately this is how our society is functioning these days and it can happen to any small business. This is just shameful and the BBQ community is taking a big loss with this. Mike will land on his feet as he is a smart guy. I hope we see his return to the wonderful world of BBQ in some capacity in the near future. If anyone here uses his rubs you best go stock up now.
Mike is one of the nicest and most generous guys in the BBQ business as most are including Jeff here. Unfortunately this is how our society is functioning these days and it can happen to any small business. This is just shameful and the BBQ community is taking a big loss with this. Mike will land on his feet as he is a smart guy. I hope we see his return to the wonderful world of BBQ in some capacity in the near future. If anyone here uses his rubs you best go stock up now.