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Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand

Apr 16, 2026 · 41 min

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This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with the man behind one of America’s most iconic sauces — Sweet Baby Ray’s. Dave Raymond shares how a backyard recipe, a rib contest, and a whole lot of grit turned a $2,000 dream into a $2‑billion brand. From entrepreneurship to faith to feeding Air Force One, it’s a story you won’t forget. Don’t miss it — right here on the Barbecue Radio Network.

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