Kindred Spirits with Marlys Aspinwall

What if you stopped drinking and followed your passion for a new AF business? That's exactly what happened to Marlys Aspinwall and her husband Chuck.  In 2021, after she found herself drinking too much during COVID, Marlys decided to take a break. Her husband quickly followed her lead. Three months later, they opened a pop-up bottle shop. Marlys shares in this episode of The Sober Edge podcast that at the time, they hadn't even decided that their break from alcohol was going to be permanent. But, after experiencing the connection and the opportunity to encourage their customers, they were hooked. Chuck began searching for a brick and mortar storefront where they could set up a bottle shop and a sober bar. I asked Marlys to share some tips for starting an AF business and for working with your partner. Here's what she had to share: Divide the key aspects of the business based on what you are good at and love to do Get the community involved  Ask for help ...and more! Find the full show notes HERE, along with a coupon code for 15% off your first order!