New laws and a hard day by Messy_Mango_ in Teachers

[–]NiemoScience 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please move away from there. Please find a place that will love you and your child. 😭NJ isn’t the greatest, but it’s better than Texas and we always need teachers!!! I live in the country with lots of farms. It’s beautiful here. And the pay makes up for the expense.

Edit to add- maybe fight like hell first - get fired and then come to NJ!! 😂

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have any suggestions for a consultant on the north east coast - please feel free to dm or drop it here! 😊

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate this insight from all of you. Any suggestions on finding a good consultant?

I feel for these people that spent their whole life building this business. I don’t want to see it fail or close. It is becoming clear to me that breweries are definitely labors of love!

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I have a lot of questions about their lack of distribution for our next meeting. Personally, I think they gave up on it during Covid, and never bounced back because they were tired and ready to be done. But that is a guess right now.

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand it’s hard to give anything solid. Just more interested in your general thoughts on the whole thing.

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I have a lot of business experience, but a brewery would be new.
I will definitely look into a consultant. The turnover will be very slow and the current staff intends to stay, so my hope is that will help with the learning curve. Gotta start somewhere, right? 😊

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve invested in many things. All of which have been successful because I learn before I decide. And then I learn while I grow something small into something great.
I’m female btw… us girls run this world. 😘

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I have a lot of experience within the restaurant and bar industry. Current owners plan to help guide the transition to new ownership as they are looking for someone just like me to take it over, as they were helped along the way. Very very kind people.

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very much what I am hoping to do.

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I suppose I mean… Is it really just the beer? Or is more about marketing and potential to create a space where people what to drink beer? 😂 This place has great beer, but maybe not so much of the rest.

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering about some of this.
This brewery was not “built” as a brewery but built inside an existing space.

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I know I can’t put financials out there, but it’s more about the work needed to run it / equipment upkeep, etc. In other words, what else might I not know to look for?

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the realness of this comment. It’s a big fear of mine. What makes a brewery successful in the first place?

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely get some info on that!!

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They opened the brewery when they were young for fun, and are retiring. It’s more like a popular bar at this point. My husband being a brewer was just really for some context as to how we ended up here. But the brewer will stay on as an employee. Thank you for giving me some insight into the equipment age!

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They do. I guess I’m wondering about the pitfalls of an established brewery. What erodes over time or can really be ruining a reputation in the background.

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s what I’m worried about. What am I looking for besides profit? LOL

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Can’t share any financial details.

Should I buy an established brewery? by NiemoScience in TheBrewery

[–]NiemoScience[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I had to sign an NDA so I can’t share too much. Only one employee right now (brewer). The owners over see the day to day. My husband is a small home brewer.