Yesterday, Mike and I went to a brewery tour at Ottawa's own Broadhead Breweing Co. What a cool experience.
We walked in and the place was much smaller than expected. You could tell that the entire operation was as DIY as it gets. What better way to exemplify the craft beer style? Between their inspiring story, their super tasty beer, and the slight buzz I had from the samples (thankfully Mike was DD), I left the place a little more excited than when I arrived.
The four founders started their operations making beer in their garage. They expanded to their basement. When they decided to go commercial, they found themselves strapped for cash, needing new facilities. They moved, repurposed old equipment and created their own machines, making Broadhead one of Ottawa's full-blown microbrewery - DIY style.
How awesome is it that such a cool company found this niche? Before craft breweries started popping up all over Ottawa, Broadhead carved out its place in the market. They saw a demand, and moved right in. They did it with minimal money, some very smart and talented individuals, and a little bit of risk.
It's an inspiring story.
When I left, I couldn't stop thinking about how interesting it would be to be a part of something like this. Entrepreneurship is fascinating to me. I'm not one to go into business for myself because I'm very risk averse. I also don't have any good ideas.... But it doesn't stop me from thinking about how cool it would be to be a partner in something. To build something from the ground up. To give it my everything.
And that thought left me smiling :)
Okay... IDEA: What if you and I did some brainstorming and started our own business? I know we don't live close now, but I may be open to moving in the next few years. I think with both of our brains and experiences, we can definitely run a fantastic company... I'm very serious - and also equally risk averse, but I think between the two of us we could be successful....
ReplyDeleteHow great would it be to join our forces and do something the two of us? I am always looking for something to dig my teeth into. This blog is my current outlet, but with a little inspiration and a cool idea, I'd love to develop something real, you know? Ahh the possibilities! And I think we both have the brains to do it too..
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