My wife mentioned that I should consider buying into an existing brewery there as a partner. But I feel like I would have a better sense of accomplishment (even if I failed), if I created my own from scatch. From the logo, name, design, marketing, flavors, hiring, permits etc. I mean, hundreds of thousands of people start up a new business from scratch probably daily, so why wouldn't I be able to? Then again, hundreds of thousands of businesses probably fail and close daily or weekly.I was terrified when my old boss offered me to buy the business (I'd worked there for 9 years), and his wife walked me through loans and all that jazz. I was managing 3 of his shops at that point, but being 27 with almost $400k debt was not how I pictured my life. I was convinced I was gonna join The 27 club with Amy Winehouse.
Now, I think I could easily open up another 5-6 salons, it's just training and managing staff that is the difficult part. It's like herding f***ing cats, with diva personalities and 6 inch heels. But I love it. One thing that really bugs me now though, is that the concept of a work free holiday are a thing of the past.
Every weekend, staff call me constantly, when I'm on holiday, people still call me about the most petty s***. Comes with the territory though I guess.
I would never be able to do what you're planning though. Opening up something in an entirely new field? That takes guts!
Could you do a local craft brew before going the hole hog? You'd probably be lost hanging out with your wife without work to distract you too.
(I hate going on holiday with just a partner. I'm not comfortable with silence, and I hate romance stuff. I hate going to dinner with just them too.)
You bring up a big concern of mine. People calling in sick, not showing up, employee theft, holidays. I need to have that commitment that if someone can't make it in, and I have plans, I would have to suck it up and come in, which would suck