Robey Street Blog

One of the most obvious issues with starting up a brewery is the fact that I cannot do this all by myself. I need to partner with someone whose strengths, skills and experience are complementary to my own. I need someone who is as passionate about my business idea as I am and willing to run this business with me, 50-50.

I’ve taken some time to think about what I’d really like to be doing when it comes to running the business as well as some things that I will definitely need help with in the future. I am perfectly content doing whatever it takes by wearing as many hats as possible, but I do see where having someone else with complementary strengths and weaknesses will be necessary for success.

I AM someone with:

• A clear vision for the Robey Street mission and brand.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• A serious dedication to making this business come to fruition.
• A passion for learning and learning quickly to get things done.
• An eye for the big picture as well as all the details within.
• Experience working in many different industries, business types, and with people from all over the world.
• Growing knowledge about brewing and beer in general.
• A preference to be behind the scenes working on the production side.
• A realistic and practical approach to getting things done, and doing them right the first time around.
• Strong budgeting and money management skills.

I NEED someone with:

• A passion for craft beer and small business.
• Enough time to dedicate themselves fully to this endeavor.
• Start-up business experience, especially financing, putting together PPMs, etc.
• Craft beer industry experience, whether on the business side of things, on the brewing side of things, or any combination thereof.
• Experience managing small business finances.
• A desire to promote the product and brand directly with the public. A “people person” who wants to be “face” of Robey Street.
• Discipline, focus, and a positive attitude even in rough times.
• NO drug, alcohol, or other dependencies. ABSOLUTELY SERIOUS. It’s one thing to love beer, it’s another thing to overdo it.
• A clear understanding that we probably won’t be profitable for YEARS, so don’t expect to be making bank anytime soon.
• Tons of money! (Just kidding…. kinda.)

Does this describe someone you or someone you know? Remember that I’m not looking to “hire” someone, I’m looking for a business partner. An EQUAL partnership. Serious inquiries only. CONTACT ME.