SBA Financing with Scott Birkner

12/02/21 • 68 min

This Episode we talk all things SBA with Scott Birkner from Dogwood State Bank in Charolette North Carolina. Scott has been working specifically with Craft Beverage customers for the last 15 years and is a wealth of knowledge on the subject.
This Episode covers what is required to be financed with a SBA loan, some red flags for the bank, timeline considerations and more. If you haven't yet made the financing step in your process listen in on what Scott has to say.
During this episode we break down the steps to getting financed and moving your project one step closer to reality. Information is king, we hope that after this episode you reach out and start the conversation with someone who can assist you in the process.
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How to Find a Commercial Real Estate Agent and Brewery Location

On Episode 4 we talk with Commercial Real Estate Agent Thomas Oliver of NAI Capital about how to find a location and negotiate a lease. Tom is a professional with 15 plus years experience in the commercial real estate market. His professional approach and knowledge on the market will help you get a base of knowledge to start your search with.
The topics covered in todays podcast range from where to find and agent, how to contact landlords, and how to negotiate a lease. Having representation in this part of your project is mandatory. Seeking out professionals will put you in a much better position for the future growth of your brewery.
Enjoy the podcast as you learn a little more about Red Engine Brewing Company's experience in this area and how it ultimately changed the course of our project. Prior to opening and getting financed picking a location is one of the most important decisions you will make as a brewery owner. Take a deep dive with us and feel free to reach out if you have any questions that were not answered.
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Brewing Education with Steve Parkes

Beer school! Is that even a thing ? It actually is. We take a deep dive into a professional brewing education with Lead Instructor Steve Parkes of the American Brewers Guild in Middlebury Vermont. The standards in the industry are the highest beer has ever seen. Products are getting better and the consumer is becoming ever more detailed with their palette. This has pushed people to take the art of making beer and the science of making beer more serious.
This episode we talk about all the topics covered in the program, along with other perks of being an alumni. Having an education can be a more stable platform to jump off of. Hear about some of our experiences as former graduates of the program and its application to our project.
If you having any questions about the program please check out the website:
www.abgbrew.com