Hustle & Brews

***Note - Please excuse the sound on this one again - We had some crazy reverb due to the venue & it effected the audio. However, now I know about what caused this so I will be more aware in the future. Sorry y'all...I'm new to this, but I'm getting better. "I will fail my way to success"***
On this episode of the Hustle & Brews Podcast I am talking to Matt Utter & Brad Brooks with Highgrain Brewing Company in Silverton, OH.

I’m a big fan of Highgrain & I was really excited to sit down w/ these guys to learn more about them & the brewery. I’ve only met Matt in person really quickly a handful of times & we’ve been connected on Social Media for quite a while so we knew who each other was, but I’ve never sat down & chopped it up w/ him.

The big takeaway from this episode is timing. The path & journey Matt has taken in his brewing career seems like it was laid out perfectly for him. However, if he wasn’t ready to take the next step when the opportunity presented itself...the story might go untold...or at least it may have unfolded in a different trajectory. He told me his buddy calls him the “luckiest guy in the world” & I can see why he thinks so. Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time or knowing the right people or working in the right spot can play to your advantage. You have to be able to recognize or accept it when it does though. After talking to him, I think Matt’s script was written & he was just playing the role. Good on him too!

Visit & support Highgrain. They’re good at what they do. They have 2 brewers who were both, ironically, trained in Germany & ended up meeting in Cincy & ultimately working together in Silverton. From the beer, to the food, to the venue, to the location...this place is impressive to anyone who loves a good craft brewery. Go see for yourself. Just tell them you heard about them here when you do!

Chad Roberts Paint Finishings is owned & operated by Chad Ulrich & he is, in my humble opinion, the best painter in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Chad Roberts Paint Finishings has been in business for over 4 years (16+ in the industry) & they service the entire tri-state area, focusing on higher-end homes & commercial spaces. If you want it done right...on time...& on budget w/ no hassles...Chad is your guy!
I've been working w/ Chad as long as I've known him. In those 14+ years, I've never met a painter to match his quality, work ethic, & attention to detail. As a Realtor & Real Estate investor I have worked with countless contractors over the years & Chad is the longest-standing & most confidently recommended contact I've ever had or handed out as a referral. He's the best at what he does.
Not all small businesses & entrepreneurs make a living with brick & mortar business fronts & high overhead. Chad has created a thriving & highly reputable & referred business by fine-tuning & constantly improving a learned skill over many years & countless hours of experience. If you're looking for a painter & want it done right & don't want to worry about the stereotypical hassle of dealing w/ a contractor...do yourself a favor & call Chad Roberts Paint Finishings at (513) 349-2560. You won't regret it. Be sure to tell him I sent you too!
Podcast Production: John Bl@ze
Theme Music: "Farmers Name" by Highly Likely
Sponsor Music: "Champagne Tears" by Cory Christopher Beats
Episode Sponsors: OwnerLand Realty & Sinclair Lawn & Landscaping

Point to Point Inspections, LLC is located in Austin, TX & is owned by Pete Day. After building a successful home inspection company, Pete began day trading on the side & is about to turn that side hustle into his main source of income.
Point to Point Inspections serves the greater Austin area & provides its clients with quality home inspections while providing honest feedback about a home's condition to help alleviate anxiety & build confidence through the home buying process.
While building the inspection business, Pete also began to dabble in another long-time interest...the stock market. After years of self education & trading, he has come to the point where his strategy & approach are starting to pay off. So much so, that he's preparing to switch his day trading side hustle with the home inspection business!
Pete is a great example of how many entrepreneurs operate, in that he is always looking for new ways to create revenue streams. The hustle just don't stop with this guy! Creating one successful business wasn't enough, so he focused on his next move while building the first one up & now has the luxury of switching them out.
I don't have contact info for you on this one. If you need a home inspection in Austin, hopefully he'll still be doing that by the time you get in touch with him after listening to this. Otherwise, you might have to wait a few years until our follow up interview to get updated on how his day trading is going. If you're an aspiring hustler...pay attention. Be like Pete.
Podcast Production: John Bl@ze
Theme Music: "Farmers Name" by Highly Likely
Sponsor Music: "Sweat" by Cory Christopher Beats
Episode Sponsors: Victory Hearing & Balance Center & Mister Good Beard

McHarper Manor is located in a beautiful historic building located in Milford, OH & is owned by Tabitha & Tom Harper, who are two amazing individuals who recently (& unexpectedly) found out what its like to “go viral” on a global scale!
McHarper Manor offers in-person & online Arts & Crafts classes taught by owner, Tabitha Harper, & many other local artists eager & excited to share & teach their love of the arts. They cover many mediums to engage & inspire people of all ages & from every corner of the globe with a passion for creativity. They provide the space & instruction for anyone & everyone to create something beautiful.
They initially caught my attention when I found out they are the creators of the locally legendary Cincy Brewery Map Shirts, but it was their recent viral explosion that catapulted them to the front of my list of guests! They...blew...up, y’all!!!! I’ve never seen anything like what they experienced & I wanted to sit down & talk about it over a few brews while it was still fresh. A single post spawned from a compassionate & empathetic reaction for all of the kids & parents blindsided by the stay-at-home order, sent them on a journey of viral rock stars & completely changed their way of doing business.
They are another truly local small business that just happened to capture the attention of people across the country & all over the world. They have always been supportive of their fellow artists & other businesses in the city they call home. Look them up...join a class or buy a shirt or something...just show them support because they absolutely deserve it. Just make sure you tell them you heard about them here!
Podcast Production: John Bl@ze
Theme Music: "Farmers Name" by Highly Likely
Sponsor Music: "Strive" by Cory Christopher Beats
Episode Sponsors: Maddie Rae Designs & OwnerLand Realty

The Common Beer Co. is located in beautiful historic downtown Mason, OH & is owned & operated by two of the nicest people you'll ever meet, Mark & Amy Lortz.
Besides serving up delicious locally crafted brews to their patrons & friends, this amazing Mason power couple lives in & loves the community they set up shop in. They created the business as a way to, personally, better their hometown & they did that by investing in, renovating, remodeling, & reviving a building in their historic Main Street corridor & turning it into a brewery with hopes of creating a center point & hub where their neighbors could gather.
The Common Beer Co. is a beautiful venue with warm & welcoming decor that makes you feel comfortable as soon as you step through the doors. There's plenty of space, a long L-shaped bar, & a relaxing outdoor patio area with a firepit & extra seating out back. It's one of my favorite local breweries to visit. The staff, along w/ Mark & Amy, are always super friendly & make you feel right at home as you sit down to sample their beer.
They are a true local small business & are passionate about their craft & city. I encourage everyone listening to make it a priority to pay this place a visit once this quarantine ends. In the meantime, stop by for a carry-out growler & tell them you heard about them here!
Podcast Production: John Bl@ze
Theme Music: "Farmers Name" by Highly Likely
Sponsor Music: "Drip Drill" by Cory Christopher Beats
Episode Sponsors: Midwest Best BBQ & Cincy Brew Bus