Owner Name: Brady Bogen
Age: 54
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Brand Name: Brady’s Sauce
IG Handle: @bradyssauce + @bradybogen98
Has BBQ always been your passion, or did you have a career
before?
Yes, BBQ has always been a passion, but wait…I did have a career
before! I’m cohost of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness on 98KUPD for the past 18
years and I officially launched Brady’s Sauce 8 years ago because of my love
for BBQ and 6 years ago I opened Porkopolis BBQ restaurant in Chandler and we now
have two locations, with the other in Scottsdale.
How did you come up with the brand name “Brady’s Sauce” ?
My parents came up with the name in 1965 when I was born.
What is your most popular product and why do you think that is?
Second to the Brady Bobblehead doll is a tie between all 6
flavors of my BBQ + Sriracha sauces. Gold-N-Sweet, Sweet-N-Smokey, Hot-N-Sweet,
Gold-N-Sweet, Spicy Asian, Verde Sriracha and Red Sriracha.
What is the story behind creating that product?
The sea was angry that day, the wind was blowing hard, like an
old man taking a bowl of soup at the back of a deli. Wait a minute, that’s a
Seinfeld episode. I got together with the owner of Midwestern Meats and Chef
Emilio and we came up with the initial two flavor profiles, Sweet-N-Smokey then
Hot-N-Sweet and I began selling them at Midwestern Meats in Mesa.
Do you have any new products in the works? Can you share any
details?
I just released my two new products, Brady's Truffle Habanero +
Brady's Prickly Pear Ghost Pepper Hot Sauces. I’m very excited to bring even
more spice to your meats!
What do you think people love most about your brand?
The flavor selection of a Midwest base with a southwest twist.
Do you want to say anything to your fans, followers, and
supporters?
Thanks for all your support and making me a part of your dinner
table…And putting my sauce in your mouth.
Do you have any words of wisdom for those who are looking to
make a name for themselves in the world of Barbecue?
Stay out of the sauce business, don’t do it. My mom thinks I
play piano at a brothel. But if you still persist and you’d like to bottle your
own sauce use Coyote Kitchen, they’re the best! Call my guy Peter Kaufman.
Closing Thoughts:
My goal is to unite people with sauce flavors so good it’ll curl
your toes. And if they curl too much, my wife does pedicures. Thank you for all
the support!