091 – Barrel Aged Maple Syrup Attracts the Stars with Tim Burton of Burton’s Maplewood Farm

Tim & Angie Burton are the owners of Burton’s Maplewood Farm located on 28 acres in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana. They have been producing 100% Pure and Barrel aged maple syrup on their farm for 8 years. Most of their bulk syrup is featured on menu’s in Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco & Nashville. Their Barrel Aged Maple Syrups are also offered online and at many Farmers Markets throughout the U.S. The Burton’s Maplewood Farm Story Identifying a potential new career. [2:40] Could this actually work on Tim’s farm? [6:55] A niche in a niche product. [10:12] Investigating how to produce barrel aged syrup. [11:26] Identifying and coining “fire infusion” [14:13] Oprah’s Farewell Breakfast – guess who Tim and Angie sat with! [19:24] Candle Flickering Moments Transitioning from one business to another during a difficult ecomonic time. [22:40] Putting in hard drive time commuting 10 hours each day for meetings and markets. [23:19] A Few Whiskey Biz Facts A whiskey barrel lesson. [12:23] The Devil’s Cut. [15:45] Business Building Insights Identifying whether there is a market for your product. [7:37] Growth and visibility came with Signature Barrels [17:01] Farmer’s Market Goals and Plan. [24:43] Analyzing if a market has performed. [29:22] Success Trait Tenacity and adaptability [30:44] Productivity/Lifestyle Tool Square – accept credit cards anywhere. Recommended Reading and Listening Made in America by Sam Walton Contact Links Website Facebook If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts. That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue