In this episode, I chat with longtime friend & mentor Patrick Freer to discuss the challenges of starting a brewery and the emotions of running and selling that same brewery.

We discuss securing funding, purchasing equipment, navigating regulations, and managing multiple locations.

Patrick shared his experience of managing a brewery and the importance of delegating responsibilities, trusting others, and experimenting with new ideas.

We also talked about the challenges of running a brewery with a kitchen, including unreliable food trucks and the impact of a restaurant on the manufacturing side.

Patrick reflected on the emotional toll of selling the business and the importance of empathy for restaurant owners. They discussed the lessons they learned from their brewery production facility, including the importance of material handling and focusing on food when running a taproom.

Feel free to reach out to patrick@stricklersinsurance.com to get in touch!

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