Just as it is essential to have your physical vision checked on a regular basis, you must also regularly check the vision of your business, personal, and spiritual lives. This is very necessary if you intend to succeed.
I know things can be discouraging and life can be hard. But there’s no need to be afraid. Let the joy of the Lord be your strength. Have a wonderful day!
Shelley "Butch" Anthony, III is the founder of one of Atlanta’s most emerging restaurant chains. This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q is dedicated to southern culinary excellence. The progressive success of This Is It! epitomizes its name. With delicious, home-style recipes, Mr. Anthony has set a new standard for family and business dining. This Is It! has set and surpassed the mark and continues to forge forward toward greater heights in expanded markets across the country and internationally. Mr. Anthony’s personal history parallels his entrepreneurial achievements. Growing up in Tampa, Florida, he helped his parents operate their family-owned restaurant. After working in the corporate sector for a few years, with enhanced business acumen, Mr. Anthony returned to his passion in the food service industry.
After relocating to Atlanta, Mr. Anthony opened his first restaurant. In 1976, “Butch’s Slide Inn & BBQ” opened and achieved tremendous success until it was sold in 1980. Mr. Anthony’s Midas touch in opening and operating restaurants has been realized repeatedly. He has successfully operated restaurants in malls, shopping centers and in residential community locations. In 1983, Mr. Anthony and his wife, Barbara, founded This Is It! BBQ & Seafood. Heralded as local pioneers of southern and home-style cuisine, their corporate focus is to promote quality food and family pride.
With over 25 years in the restaurant industry, Mr. Anthony’s This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q restaurants are recognized for their exceptional hospitality while serving their best, authentic home-style, health-conscious recipes. Their many prestigious awards attests to the comprehensive superiority of their establishments. Mr. Anthony is devout in his Christian faith and often sought after for speaking engagements. As This Is It! launches into global markets, the message of family and faithfulness to the This Is It! vision is served with each delicious meal.
Mr. Anthony's remarkable journey is beautifully chronicled in his memoir, God Has a Plan for the Underdog. In this detailed account, he shares his awe-inspiring example of how God can use ordinary individuals to achieve extraordinary things. Despite limited education and sparse financial resources, Mr. Anthony's unfailing persistence and determination allowed him to fan the flames of a fire initially ignited by his parents. Through hard work and unwavering faith, he transformed that spark into a multi-million dollar empire that has gained national acclaim as one of the best in its field.
Readers of God Has a Plan for the Underdog will undoubtedly be inspired by Mr. Anthony's journey, which serves as living proof that God does, indeed, have a plan for the underdog. This memoir is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Join Mr. Anthony as he shares his remarkable story and discover how you, too, can find strength and purpose in the face of adversity.
I want you to know that I understand what it's like to be an underdog, to face seemingly insurmountable challenges, and to question your own potential. But let me tell you this: God has a plan for you, and it's greater than you could ever imagine.
