jbdavenport1

We are a distillery in Virginia (a control state). We have a silent partner in Massachusetts who is pushing us to distribute in MA. But he can't tell us anything about how MA is structured from a distribution standpoint. Anyone on here able to provide some insight? Thanks in advance.

Folks, I put together a survey of a bunch of questions I would like data on regarding tasting room practices so that, perhaps, I can make better business decisions. If you fill out the survey, you will also get access to all the responses so that you can use the data for your own purposes. Make sure you include your email address at the end of the survey to get access to the data. Thanks in advance. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSF3DM9

Folks, I put together a survey of a bunch of questions I would like data on regarding tasting room practices so that, perhaps, I can make better business decisions. If you fill out the survey, you will also get access to all the responses so that you can the data for your own purposes. Make sure you include your email address at the end of the survey to get access to the data. Thanks in advance. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSF3DM9

Folks, I put together a survey of a bunch of questions I would like data on regarding tasting room practices so that, perhaps, I can make better business decisions. If you fill out the survey, you will also get access to all the responses so that you can the data for your own purposes. Make sure you include your email address at the end of the survey to get access to the data. Thanks in advance. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSF3DM9

Folks, I put together a survey of a bunch of questions I would like data on regarding tasting room practices so that, perhaps, I can make better business decisions. If you fill out the survey, you will also get access to all the responses so that you can the data for your own purposes. Make sure you include your email address at the end of the survey to get access to the data. Thanks in advance. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSF3DM9

A good solid business plan and solid financial projections are critical not only for your planning but for financing. I am a twenty plus year veteran of the financial services industry. Started and run multiple businesses, including a rapidly growing distillery. I have taught corporate finance for years and have helped numerous small businesses with their business plans, pro-formas, financial projections, etc. I even reviewed business plans for a MBA students' capstone projects. If this side of the business is foreign to you, let me help. Private message me here or email directly at johnd@threecrossesdistilling.com

A good solid business plan and solid financial projections are critical not only for your planning but for financing. I am a twenty plus year veteran of the financial services industry. Started and run multiple businesses, including a rapidly growing distillery. I have taught corporate finance for years and have helped numerous small businesses with their business plans, pro-formas, financial projections, etc. I even reviewed business plans for a MBA students' capstone projects. If this side of the business is foreign to you, let me help. Private message me here or email directly at johnd@threecrossesdistilling.com

Big fan of Hoochware.

Sent you a private message with my email.

Happy to help. Leasing can be a big help as you expand. Oftentimes, coming up with that second big outlay is even harder than the first.

So you're still planning your distillery? So many things to consider. One example: Are you buying or leasing your major equipment? If you buy the equipment you have huge upfront outlays of capital. If you lease the equipment, you can avoid the huge upfront cost...but you will like pay more in the end (finance charges). But consider this...this is an industry with big surprises during the build out phases. In our instance it took nearly twice as long as we planned and about 30% over our initial budget...ll from things that 'surprised' us. Like an over zealous building inspector. Had we bought our equipment, we would not have had the financial flexibility to adapt to these surprises. By leasing, we 'kept powder dry' for those overruns and surprises. We didn't go into to full operations 'cash poor'. If you're still planning your distillery and would like an outsiders view on your plans, let me see if I can help. 20 plus years in the finance industry. PhD and MBA. Have taught finance at both the undergrad and grad level. Have started several successful businesses including running our own distillery.

Trying to develop your pro forma and financials for the business plan? Trying estimate traffic to tasting room, or sales numbers? If you're stuck, perhaps I can help. 20+ years in finance and investing. Have taught finance at the graduate level. Published in finance. Have started and run multiple businesses, including our own distillery. Can help you from scratch or check numbers and provide guidance just where you need it. Let me know how I can help.

thanks.

Here's one for the peanut gallery. I'm running a 150-gallon batch of whiskey. Should be deep in the hearts...but it quickly turned to a soapy taste (that's the only way I know to describe it). Thoughts? Thanks in advance.

Love these guys. The equipment works just as expected...but the real value are Paul and his staff. Always there when you need them.