I've been to numerous seminars, read numerous books and talked to numerous distillery owners.
I know the lead time for a DSP permit, state permit, the manufacturing of my equipment, COLA approval, etc...
What keeps me up at night is that I've missed something and that I'm going to have my entire production line in place, only to realize I've forgotten to allow for enough time to order say barrels or some grain that I think is easily available, but in fact, is high in demand. So I put this out to the board:
What caused you delays and/or what did you wish you had ordered or given more to whether it be permitting, initial construction, equipment purchase, raw materials, bottling, labels, etc...I appreciate any feedback you guys have.