In this episode of The Good Stuff podcast, host, Andy Tomlinson interviews Bobby Slattery, Owner of 50 West Brewery. Bobby talks about the trials and tribulations of opening up a brewery in the midst of Covid-19.
Episode Highlights:
- Bobby shares his opinions on being an early riser. (7:41)
- Bobby mentions why it’s important to get your heart rate up. (9:46)
- Bobby shares why mirrors are a good idea when exercising. (12:37)
- What book is Bobby currently reading? (14:26)
- Bobby shares his background. (17:18)
- Bobby mentions the reason he left Cincinnati for Chicago. (25:12)
- Bobby shares how the 50 West Brewery started. (33:55)
- Bobby shares how the pandemic affected his business. (40:05)
- Bobby mentions how the pandemic changed his life. (46:19)
Key Quotes:
- “If you can, one time a day… get your heart rate up. It gets the juices in your brain flowing, and makes you feel good about yourself. There’s all these benefits that come from it.” – Bobby Slattery
- “I love to be able to see myself exercise because it’s like… small improvements for me go a really long way.” – Bobby Slattery
- “The biggest appeal was the opportunity for this town and what we could potentially mean to that. I think when you look back at your life, you want to make sure that you made an impact, right? And, I think that we saw an opportunity to make an impact in the community.” – Bobby Slattery
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