23 - Beer and Small Business Leadership: Why Culture Matters with Scott Hoffman
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Bob Dixon interviews Scott Hoffman, a former Army officer and corporate leader, who is now the owner of Ono Brewing Company. Ono Brewing Company is a self-serve craft brewery with a tropical atmosphere in Northern Virginia. Scott shares his journey from his military and engineering background to becoming a successful brewery owner.
Key Takeaways:
- Scott faced skepticism and challenges when starting his brewery, including being told it was impossible to succeed.
- Building a strong culture within the business was key to Scott's success.
- Starting a business requires a different kind of courage than military service and there is an emotional component to risk-taking when it involves one's family and life savings.
Quotes from Scott Hoffman in this episode:
“...with experience, you get confidence. So I'm like, okay, I can do that, you know, as project, I can do that, like lay out a schedule."
“...we always knew we were doing the right thing. We really did, we knew that it just took time and we told ourselves we've got a good thing, we're gonna figure this out.”
“At the end of the day, that's not something I thrive on. I, I don't care how I get to that end point. If I have to rely on multiple people or call, I just want to get to the end point, then doesn't matter to me how I get there.”
Resources Mentioned:
- Website: https://onobrewco.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onobrewco
- LinkedIn: Bob Dixon
- Email: bidxon@fiveeaglesleadership.com
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