So, this month marks 6 months of me being in business for myself!

I felt like a blog was appropriate for that. Especially now that I have had some time to reflect on what I have done to get this far.

What can I say, so much has changed from when I originally was thinking of starting Monon Beverage back in July of 2016. I guess back then I didn’t know much of what would come from this, nor if it would even work, but here I am 6 months and expanding. I never planned to hire someone, but I will be shortly! A separate rep to cover 5 Indiana breweries, its a beautiful thing. That is an adventure in its own not to mention a few other plans for growth within the next 2-4 months.

I work with some very talented producers, several of which I am glad to have as friends, and people whom I trust to bounce ideas off while I am growing Monon. All the producer’s opinions weigh heavy on me, so its great to have people that will shoot me straight and give me even better ideas of how to grow. Warms my heart with some inviting me into their Christmas parties, or even brewing/distilling with them. I get excited being able to work with a product I got to help produce. I originally thought it would just be a work relationship, but its way better than that!

After meeting a college student in a bar who was looking to start his own business, I really had time to reflect on the nights of lost sleep, the long hours, the endless desk work, filing of papers, hearing no (many many times), being turned down after driving hours to meet with a potential client and other heartbreak from starting Monon. Not to mention lost time with the sweetest puppy you will ever meet, or lost time with family and friends, but you know what? I’d go down this same path again because at the end of the day it feels great. I started something in an industry that I love, and it shows when I talk about what I do. There are a few things I might consider doing differently, but I stand by all decisions I have made with Monon Beverage since the idea first came up.

Thanks to everyone who have supported me thus far! So much good to come, keep an eye out for more!!

SPW