trinacria Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 While reading through the "Start-up Budget" thread, as well as numerous others, I got to thinking. Experience counts and has value. Most people on this forum didn't come from a distilling background. But that doesn't preclude anyone from utilizing whatever experiences they do have to their advantage. Engineers often design or build their own equipment, folks in business have certain advantages at their disposal. Your best friend might be the town fire marshal or sit on the planning commission... You get the idea. So, my question, to you: Looking back, how has your life before distilling helped you? Has it saved you significant capital in start up costs or operation? Has it saved your bacon? Made it possible for you to open your distillery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John D Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I had a steady income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkatrincic_NC Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Fantastic question: I have 18 years marketing and operations background. Yes, invaluable. Lee has 18 years experience in pharmaceutical R&D in senior chemist roles. His formulas for our products are insanely precise. Starting a distillery is ultimately a business. No doubt on what McKee said on a previous thread. This business requires the science of distilling and the art of marketing to work in tandem. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaalvenn Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 About 8 years in sales and marketing - Clearly helpful. 7.5 years and going in the military - I was used to working 20 hour days for low wages before I got into distilling. 4 years in various construction - Very helpful because I'm cheap and contractors are expensive. 3 years in the computer industry - Kind of helpful in some ways--I wish what little programming knowledge I have left wasn't outdated by 15 years. Jack of all trades and master of none--which I think is perfect for this industry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falling Rock Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Having owned other businesses, it is all deja vu'.. Taxes, filings, employees...all the same. I also have been dealing with Feds (FAA) for last twenty years, so TTB is just another department. They really can help you and most respond to being asked for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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