BIZ Connections Ron DeNure

Dusty has a tremendous amount of knowledge and insight into the agriculture industry on a wide variety of topics. He will explain how the agriculture industry has transformed and improved over the last several years. Dusty will also clear up much of the misunderstandings and beliefs that many consumers have about the agriculture industry, including the food they supply. I was amazed at his knowledge and ability to explain it in easy to understand language. This podcast will be very educational and insightful.

In today's podcast, I will be interviewing the founders and owners of The Pecatonica Beer Company and The Taphouse And Brewery located at 136 E Main Street, Warren, Illinois - Tim and Tom Quinn. They have a unique story of combining "sweat" equity and sound business principles in creating a very successful business. I sit down with Tim to discuss the their story of turning a dilapidated building into one of the most unique venues in our area. Tim will also share some insights into the microbrewery industry and their journey so far. I will do a "walk-through" with Tom, of the Taphouse and Brewery in Warren. We will show some of the unique items on display and beautiful layout of the completely renovated 3 story building in downtown Warren. Their story is a true American success story and I ask that you pay special attention to Tim's words of advise at the end of his interview segment.

In today's episode, I sit down with Ric and Theresa Joranlien, the owners and founders of Hawks Mill Winery outside Browntown, Wisconsin. They will share their story of how they started the winery and some of the key factors it takes to create and grow a business successfully. You will get to know some basics of the wine making process as well from Ric. Theresa will also share the impact of the recent shutdown due to Covid 19 and how they turned a negative into a positive.

I have discovered many business owners and entrepreneurs are happy to share their formulas for success. The BIZ Connections podcast will focus on interviewing business owners and entrepreneurs to share the practical steps they took to build their business and what mindset or strategy was responsible for their success. Correct knowledge is vital to success in business and in everyday life. This BIZ Connections podcast will provide this correct knowledge to my audience with up close, behind the scenes interviews with business owners and entrepreneurs.