From Courtroom to Craft Beer: Matt Schwandt's Entrepreneurial Brew

Join Chaz as he dives deep into Matt's story, learning about his initial aspirations to become a professional guitar player and his path through law school and private practice before catching the entrepreneurial bug. Discover how Matt's love for craft beer and his unique vision for Bauhaus Brew Labs, inspired by the Bauhaus school's tenant of intertwining work, play, and celebration, led him to create a welcoming and communal space focused on lighter beer styles to bring people together.Matt shares valuable insights on the importance of reflecting core values in every aspect of a business, like Bauhaus' focus on celebration, and the benefits of implementing systems and processes like Traction EOS for growth and alignment within the company.During this episode, you will learn about;[01:57]  Intro to Matt and his business[03:49]  Matt’s Why[06:04]  The reality of living out your childhood dream[09:24]  Matt’s journey from law to founding a brewery[12:38]  Businesses don’t fail, entrepreneurs quit[23:02]  How Matt moved the business past COVID into more enjoyable times[26:26]  A good decision Matt made in his business[28:35]  A bad decision Matt made in his business[32:04]  Matt’s #1 KPI[35:16]  Matt’s opinion on networking and masterminding[40:23]  Matt’s experience with managing marriage, life, and business[43:25]  If he could speak to his younger self, what would Matt say?[44:10]  How to connect with Matt[45:00]  Info on Gathering The Kings Mastermind Notable Quotes"You can either quit or persist." - Matt Schwandt"Most entrepreneurs, um," (This quote is incomplete, please provide the complete quote.)"Many entrepreneurs don't realize the importance of becoming marketing experts." - Matt Schwandt"You can either quit or persist." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"Many entrepreneurs don't realize the importance of becoming marketing experts." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Wrigley, J.A. (2021). The Culture Climb. Independently Published.Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737631200/Miller, D. (2017). Building A StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen. HarperCollins Leadership.Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0718033329/Miller, D., & Mask, J. (2020). Marketing Made Simple: A Step-by-Step StoryBrand Guide for Any Business. HarperCollins Leadership.Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400215349/Wickman, G. (2011). Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business. BenBella Books.Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1936661837/Coyle, D. (2018). The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. Bantam Books.Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804176981/Singer, M.A. (2007). The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself. New Harbinger Publications.Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1572245379/Singer, M.A. (2015). The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection. Harmony.Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/080414110X/Let’s Connect!Matt Schwandt:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-schwandt-360aba243/Instagram: