E107: Brewing for the Long Haul with Dave Winslow of Jackson Street Brewing

E107: Brewing for the Long Haul with Dave Winslow of Jackson Street Brewing

Author: Small Batch Standard April 4, 2025 Duration: 42:22
In this episode of The True Craft Podcast, we are grabbing a pint with Dave Winslow, Owner of Jackson Street Brewing out of Sioux City, IA to chat about what it takes to build a successful brewery without investors or mountains of debt. Highlights: * How Jackson Street Beer grew from a 3.5-barrel system to a thriving operation without outside investors * The impact of how defining a brewery’s mission and values can be the biggest business advantage * Why Dave sees systematizing operations as the next big move to allow owners to work "on" vs "in" their business From big decisions in a family-run business to the challenges of expansion, Dave offers hard-earned wisdom for any brewery owner looking to build for the long haul.

Every week on The True Craft Podcast, hosts Chris Farmand and Katy Noel pull up a chair for the kind of frank talk you’d usually only get in a private office or after hours at a trade show. This isn’t about surface-level success stories. Instead, each episode features a genuine conversation with a craft business owner, digging into the real and often messy details of running an operation. You’ll hear about the specific hurdles they’ve faced, the unexpected opportunities they’ve seized, and the tough, daily decisions that define life as an entrepreneur in this hands-on world. Created by Small Batch Standard, the podcast serves as an essential resource for practitioners who want to move beyond theory and into the practical realities of management and growth. The discussions are grounded, insightful, and focused entirely on the experiences of people who are actually doing the work, making it a unique listen for anyone building a business with their own hands. Tune in for a dose of honesty and actionable perspective that cuts straight to the heart of what it means to be a craft owner today.
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