Business, Brews & B.S.

00:30 Don Spencer intro04:30 How has your business be affected by the pandemic? 14:50 What has it been like building a new office space during the pandemic?18:51 What kind of risks come with being an entrepreneur?25:45 35:00 What are qualities of leadership?44:10 You are more reluctant to take risk the older you get.48:26 Surround yourself with people you can trust.56:50 When is it time for growth?01:20:00 How to handle change01:28:30 Mentors are important

1:15 Tonya Khokhar intro 3:00 What made you want to get out of teaching?4:13 Why open a smoothie shop? 5:55 What kind of business plan does a smoothie shop owner have? 8:55 How to decorate your shop on a budget10:40 Using social media to grow a business 16:22 Having a sustainable business in 2021 20:56 How did you come up with the name and logo for “Parched”23:00 How did you furnish your shop?28:57 Starting a business requires a certain mindset33:50 Plans for the future?

00:18 Justin Miller intro04:46 What the guys are drinking during this podcast07:38 What obstacles did you face when starting your business?10:48 How did you handle distribution? 17:54 How did being in the area of Irvington Indiana help your business?20:34 unexpected challenges to growing a brewery business?23:24 Approaching investors to grow a brewery32:30 what is the brewery industry like in 2019?38:30 how do you brew a new beer?40:42 Who's the “Who's Who” in the brewery industry?45:04 what skills does it take to start a brewery?47:27 what to expect when you're a business owner Advice for new brewery owners

00:54 Audwynn intro05:58 How did you and John meet?23:25 How did the podcast start?31:37 Cooperate America isn't always secure38:15 Put your health first44:11 No one tells you this, but you spend more money owning business51:29 What is your motivating factor? 53:00 John's catalyst 1:02:00 If they don't trust you, you're done1:11 How did you decide on what business to do?1:21:35 Hire people who know more than you1:26:25 You're never too old for a mentor1:34 Valuing your services/products 1:44:16 Where do see your business in a year

1:31 Diana Settle intro8:23 figuring out what it is you “don't want” in business12:41 how Diane grows her coaching client base25:30 How do you handle “awkward” situations?16:02 Have you considered hiring a partner to grow your business?33:34 what do you look for in an ideal client53:39 How has your passion carried you through 2 decades?1:03:44 understanding your worth1:12:45 the freedom of being an entrepreneur1:16:41 avoid being “disconnected” from the real world1:18:44 Entrepreneur health benefits

00:51 Amanda intro 10:07 How are you reaching beer-enthusiast-minorities?12:42 How do you juggle this side business and your day job?16:12 How do you handle nightmare situations?20:47 What are you some of your successes?24:04 What are your future plans for GPO?38:27 How do you acquire new members?

Highlights from this episodeYou can have the best idea in the world, but if you don't have passion for it, it's hard to keep the momentum going when something like COVID happens.Living in this rare once in a lifetime market can be challenging for business owners. You have to juggle growth in a market that can change 6 months from now.Quotes"You have to that confidence in what you do to believe that you are good enough.""As an artist, to make money, you have to create things that people want. Not what you want.""If you have an idea....you better have a passion for it to be successful."

If you are passionate about entrepreneurship, you will need to find mentors, be flexible, and be willing to learn from other people. We want to have an open discussion about the ups and downs that come with starting your own business.