700 MPH Bourbon and a Start-Up w/Scott Sanders

Want to be an entrepreneur? Then expect some turbulence along the way.  As in any business, ups and downs are inevitable and one can never be too prepared for the unknown. What can we do to give our startups the best shot at success, no matter what life throws our way? From Navy Admiral to Bourbon distiller, Scott Sanders shares how he got his startup off the ground and how his 700 MPH Bourbon will help Marine Corps veterans.   "The key to a successful business lies in doing the research." -Scott Sanders Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  Why success requires more than passion:  Just because we enjoy doing something, doesn’t always make it a viable business venture. Take the time to research, and don’t jump right into anything. The importance of being open to mindset shifts:  In business, there are times when pivoting is non-negotiable. If we want to see great results, we have to be humble enough to make changes sooner rather than later.  Why focus is the key to a successful business:  Many business owners fail because they’re trying to be everything to everybody. Go 6 inches wide and one mile deep, rather than the other way around.   Guest Bio - Scott Sanders is the owner of Tobacco Barn Distillery in Maryland. Prior to starting the business, Scott had a decades-long career in the aviation space, having held executive positions at Wyle and Audley Associates Inc. Scott started his career as a US Navy Rear Admiral, and today, in addition to running Tobacco Barn Distillery, Scott is the Principal Program Director at Envistacom.    To find out more, go to: https://tobaccobarndistillery.com/ https://tobaccobarndistillery.com/#  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sanders-45336188   You can also email Scott directly at [email protected]    Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well-known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers.  Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.