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This week we talk to Jason Phelps who, after surviving cancer, decided to quit his career as a software engineer and follow his passion by opening Ancient Fire Mead & Cider. He also explains why mead is becoming one of the fastest growing segments of the American alcohol beverage industry. - 8030 S Willow St Unit 1-7, Manchester, NH 03103 - https://ancientfirewines.com
This week the guys went live on site with Jason and Margot Phelps, the owners of Ancient Fire Mead & Cider in Manchester, NH. An energetic and passionate couple, J & M are taking the craft game by storm with their delicious recipes and vibrant atmosphere. As a cancer survivor, Jason offers a deep and hard-hitting perspective on what it means to chase after that which is meaningful to you. During the episode, our guests offer valuable insight on the craft game and what it takes to make a successful drink while also providing quality service in an entertaining atmosphere. Jason and Margot show the importance of community and the ability for small business to give back. With a great location and a love for each step of the process, Ancient Fire has brewed up a sweet, sweet recipe for success. In This Episode You’ll Discover: The importance of hobbiesWhen are you pro? Tangibles leading to the real start of your business Falling in love with the creative process Starting a business isn’t clean/linear How flexible are you? What happens if there isn’t anyone else? When your competitors are your friends and your friends are your competitors Knowing your ingredients Tapping into your community Corporate life vs. Self-owned life Giving back Quotes: "You're not in the beverage industry, you're in the entertainment industry. When you learn this, you can make a successful place." - Jim “Your one of us it’s a matter of time” - Margot Phelps “Being an entrepreneur is all about how you react to things” - Jason Phelps “Small business, entrepreneurship isn’t clean, Once it you get past that it isn’t clean….there are some things you need to just believe in and a million things you can do and think to reaffirm it.” - Dave Swillum Ancient Fire's Links! www.ancientfiremeads.com Insta @deliciousafmead Facebook @ancientfiremeadcider Waking Up From Work Podcast Links Instagram/Twitter @davewakeup @ryancarrigan4 Facebook www.facebook.com/wakingupfromwork Email wakeupfromworkpodcast@gmail.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber Dave’s audio business www.crawlspaceaudio.com
OPENING MARCH 15TH!!!! We had a chance to sit down with Jason & Margot Phelps as they get ready to open up shop... ANCIENT FIRE MEAD & CIDER 8030 South Willow Street, Bldg 1, Unit 7-2, Manchester, NH 03103 www.ancientfirewines.com (603) 203-4223
In this episode, Pat sits down again with Jason Phelps of Ancient Fire Mead & Cider to keep the mead discussion going. We also talk about making our own ciders and as always have One for the Road for you.
In this episode, Pat sits down with Jason Phelps of Ancient Fire Mead & Cider to talk all things mead as they get ready to open their tasting room. We also talk a little bit about basic water chemistry and as always have One for the Road for you.