In this short interview, Henry Nosek of Midwest Microbrew sits down with Russ Klisch of Lakefront Brewery to discuss what it truly takes to start and run a successful craft brewery. Russ shares his hard-earned wisdom on managing cash flow, choosing the right business partners, building a distribution strategy, and why passion and personality are just as important as making great beer.
Whether you're a homebrewer dreaming of going pro, an aspiring brewery owner, or simply a craft beer lover, this interview is full of practical advice straight from one of the Midwest's most experienced brewers.
🍺 Topics covered in this interview:

The biggest financial challenges of starting a brewery
How to choose the right business partners (and plan for exit strategies)
The role of quality in long-term success
Taproom vs. distribution — how to sell your beer
Marketing your brewery through personality and community

🎙️ Missed our first interview with Russ? Watch it here: • Episode 5: Russ Klisch, President of Lakef...

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