Derek Martin - Martin Brothers Winery: Navigating change while growing your business.

Key Takeaways- Developing standardized processes and procedures to allow scaling and hiring employees to take over tasks. This frees up the owner's time.- Jumping into business ownership means learning aspects of running a business beyond just production, like sales, marketing, and financial management.- Documenting processes helps new employees understand tasks step-by-step to efficiently take over responsibilities.- Sourcing ingredients like honey from different regions can impact the flavor and uniqueness of mead products. Consistent quality fermentation is also important.- Scaling production while moving operations presented challenges like upgrading equipment and establishing new distribution networks.- Developing standardized processes allows a business to systematize tasks and efficiently train new hires.- Mead production involves aspects of both winemaking and running a business. Entrepreneurs need skills in areas like cash flow management, sales, and financial planning.- The mead industry is growing but still, niche, offering opportunities for businesses to highlight unique ingredients in varietal honey. Martin Brothers WineryInstagramFacebookYouTubeUse code 'harvesttopour' for 15% off your online purchase from Marting Brothers Winery. Blog: From Grapes to Gold: The Sweet Evolution of Martin Brothers Winery   Connect with the HostMatthew ShippBe a GuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewshipp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjshipp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emberisolutionsEmberi Solutions: https://emberisolutions.com/Buy me a coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/mattshipp