Ep. 8 Doc Howards Whiskey with owner Tony Schimizzi

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05/06/23 • 31 min

On this episode of "Who's Who in Lake County, Ohio," Joe interviews Tony Schmizzi, co-owner of Doc Howard's Whiskey. Tony shares his journey into the whiskey business, from his beginnings as a Covid hobbyist to becoming a co-owner of a successful distillery. Here are some of the highlights from the interview:

How Tony got started in the whiskey business during Covid
The moment when Tony realized his whiskey was becoming popular
Tony's journey to co-owning Doc Howard's Whiskey and how he met his partner, Rob.
How Tony and Rob's partnership works
The variety of whiskeys and rums that Doc Howard's Whiskey offers.
Their Biggest Challenge
His advice to a startup
What success means to Tony

Tune in to hear more about his journey into the whiskey business and the secrets behind Doc Howard's Whiskey's success.

Welcome to Who's Who In Lake County OH Podcast. A place where interesting conversations happen with business leaders of Lake County OH! I'm Joe Lattanzio a local REALTOR with eXp Realty and your host. In this podcast, I'm going to be talking with small businesses in Lake County. Get to know their business, the story behind the business, what they do, why they do it, and how they can support you as Lake County residents and how you can support their business!

How Tony got started in the whiskey business during Covid
The moment when Tony realized his whiskey was becoming popular
Tony's journey to co-owning Doc Howard's Whiskey and how he met his partner, Rob.
How Tony and Rob's partnership works
The variety of whiskeys and rums that Doc Howard's Whiskey offers.
Their Biggest Challenge
His advice to a startup
What success means to Tony

Tune in to hear more about his journey into the whiskey business and the secrets behind Doc Howard's Whiskey's success.

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