Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Omid McDonald, founder, and CEO of Dairy Distillery, located in Almonte, Ontario, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

We craft delicious spirits from waste.

Tell us about yourself

My cousin told me about skimmed milk being dumped. I saw an opportunity to turn this waste into delicious spirits. Solving problems is what motivates me.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Pivoting from making vodka to sanitizer during the pandemic.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

The fear of failure. One of my previous businesses didn't make it, and having to shut it down was very painful.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Do your research.
  2. Make sure you have the funds you need.
  3. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Vodka made from milk is delicious.

Where can people find you and your business?

Dairy Distillery
At Dairy Distillery, innovation is at the heart of what we do. We’ve married artisanal distilling techniques with cutting edge science to transform unused milk sugar into an incredibly smooth and clean vodka - Vodkow. We create new opportunity for dairy farmers while reducing waste. We craft great s…

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