Deep-Fried Gratitude At The 21 Turkey Salute Behind The Toolbelt podcast

Deep-Fried Gratitude At The 21 Turkey Salute

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A city street, 27 roaring fryers, and a mountain of sides turned a gray morning into a bright, communal feast. We fired up the sixth annual 21 Turkey Salute with 122 birds, a volunteer army, and partners who transformed a church kitchen into a production line. What began during a season of distance has grown into a tradition that feeds bodies, lifts spirits, and re-centers our team around service.
We walk you through the real work behind the warmth: safe deep-fry prep, thawing and drying protocols, gallons of oil and propane planning, and a simple SOP that keeps chaos at bay. You’ll hear how families and youth clubs took the lead, why pies became the unofficial currency of joy, and how our vendors and friends donated sides from stuffing to gravy. The result wasn’t just full containers; it was a shared sense of purpose that carried straight into Monday.
That purpose shapes our business, too. We talk candidly about making roofing more affordable with financing, clear options, and prices that match buyer reality. Our salaried sales model reduces pressure and builds trust, so reps show up to diagnose problems and protect homes. We also dive into hiring for character, training for skill, and how great people often reveal the roles you needed all along. Leadership isn’t loud by default—trust banks, consistency, and the occasional necessary edge keep our culture between the guardrails when weather, deadlines, and stress press in.
If you’re looking for a playbook to build team culture through service, spark community engagement, and align your business around real care, this one’s packed with practical ideas and honest stories. Subscribe, share with someone who loves community work, and leave a review telling us your favorite give-back tradition—what should we add next year?

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Chapters

1. Kicking Off The 21 Turkey Salute (00:00:00)

2. Record Warmth And Massive Turnout (00:01:25)

3. Scaling Up: From 30 To 122 Turkeys (00:03:10)

4. Safety, Prep, And The Overnight Crew (00:05:20)

5. Volunteers, Partners, And Community Support (00:08:35)

6. Why Serving Built Our Company Culture (00:12:00)

7. Affordable Roofing, Options, And Ethics (00:16:10)

8. Hiring For Character And Organic Growth (00:19:30)

9. Keeping Culture Between The Guardrails (00:23:10)

10. Leadership, Trust Banks, And Equity (00:27:00)

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