Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Gerald Rowland, Owner of Coit Spirits, located in Yountville, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Coit produces healthy lifestyle spirits and cocktails with no added sugar, GF, and vegan with all-natural ingredients. Our customers are inquisitive, demand more of their product experience, and are stimulated by their senses.
Tell us about yourself
My passion and talent are using the visual, flavor, tactile, and aroma senses of the eyes, nose, and palate. Experience learned from a winemaker, 50+ harvests, 3 countries, 2 hemispheres. My daily motivation is innovating to create a one-of-a-kind healthier beverage that is fun and excites the palate of the Epicurious traveler. An understanding & supportive family that shares my vision.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Consistent quality control from start to finish, from sourcing fresh, sustainable, eco-friendly ingredients, packaging & production, and building like-minded distribution relationships through to final consumer and customer support.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
- Patience and listen to your team.
- Keeping family commitments.
- Patting yourself on the back when you do a good job, most people will never understand the complexity or simplicity of a solution you come up with.
- Take criticism and grow from it.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Follow your passion!
- Then identify your strengths & weaknesses to build a winning team.
- And keep an open mind.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://coitspirits.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coit.spirits/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coit.spirits/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerry-rowland-08035084/
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