JOHN RONAYNE, THE OWNER OF BREWGRASS HOMEBREW SUPPLY, IS BACK TO DISCUSS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE GLITZ AND GLAMOUR OF STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS BEGIN TO FADE.

Some questions answered in this episode:

What does the day to day look like almost 5 years into the business?
What does Brewgrass Homebrew Supply look like today vs. when you opened?
When do you decide to add a new product and invest in the business?
What are the struggles once the honeymoon phase is over?
How do you prevent burnout?
How do you keep learning and growing?
Why did you get involved in the community?
What do the "wins" look like today?
How do you interact with customers on social media and YouTube?
What are the keys to staying in business over the last 5 years?
What would you purchase if you had $1 million to spend in the business?
How do you find new beers?
What's the next trend in beer?
How do you balance work and your personal life?
Do you have any regrets?
Has starting a business been worth it?

LAST CALL:

What advice would your 60-year-old self give you today?
- Learn time management skills.
What advice would you give to somebody who wants to be an entrepreneur?
- Do it now.
What is a book/documentary/podcast you would recommend?
- Trojan War: The Podcast
- Odyssey: The Podcast
What is the best thing you spent money on in the last six months?
- Hiring good people.
What's your favorite thing to drink?
- Collaboration with False Idol Brewing

NOTES:

Enjoyed this episode? Check out our other episodes with John Ronayne, MILLENNIAL BUSINESS: FOLLOW YOUR PASSION WITH JOHN RONAYNE and HOW TO HOMEBREW & MORE WITH JOHN RONAYNE! Also, be sure to check out Brewgrass Homebrew Supply. Have any topics you want to be covered or amazing people you'd like us to interview? Let us know! You can email us at info@drunkenmoney.com. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Please be sure to subscribe to our weekly mailing list at drunkenmoney.com/subscribe.