Bob Dixon interviews Scott Hoffman, a former Army officer and corporate leader, who is now the owner of Ono Brewing Company. Ono Brewing Company is a self-serve craft brewery in Northern Virginia that has a tropical atmosphere. Scott shares his journey from his military and engineering background to becoming a successful brewery owner.

Key Takeaways:

• Scott faced skepticism and challenges when starting his brewery, including being told it was impossible to succeed.
• Building a strong culture within the business was key to Scott’s success.
• Starting a business requires a different kind of courage than military service and there is an emotional component to risk-taking when it involves one’s family and life savings.

Quotes from Scott Hoffman in this episode:

“…with experience, you get confidence. So I’m like, okay, I can do that, you know, as project, I can do that, like lay out a schedule.”

“…we always knew we were doing the right thing. We really did, we knew that it just took time and we told ourselves we’ve got a good thing, we’re gonna figure this out.”

“At the end of the day, that’s not something I thrive on. I don’t care how I get to that endpoint. If I have to rely on multiple people or call, I just want to get to the endpoint, then it doesn’t matter to me how I get there.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Website: https://onobrewco.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onobrewco 
• LinkedIn: Bob Dixon
• Email: [email protected]