First, the introduction - I'm the Head Distiller/Operations Manager at Conecuh Ridge Distillery in Troy, AL. Our brand is Clyde May's whiskey; it's been sourced and co-packed up to this point and this new facility will begin in-house production. I've been distilling since Sep 2018, and was the Senior Distiller at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, TN - I'm not new to production. However, I am new to the entrepreneurial side of starting a distillery and this is my first official "management" position.
Now, the solicitation - I'm a big believer in surrounding myself with people that are more knowledgeable and experienced than I am, and that's where I'm hoping you all come in.
Is there something you wished you had known earlier? If you could start over again, what would you do differently?
Thanks.