Episode 45 - Two Stones Pub | 2SP Brewing Company

This is Brian’s first live podcast and it was broadcast from his home state of Delaware on July 14, 2022. In this episode Brian does what he loves to do — have beers with entrepreneurs and learn the ups and downs of their journey to owning and running a successful business. Brian talks with Michael Stiglitz (Stigz), Michael Contreras (Mike), and Bob Barrar about their company - 2SP. The guys chat while enjoying their own craft brews. You get to hear the story of how it all came together and how 2SP grew out of Two Stones Pub, now with multiple pub locations. Listen to hear how Mike’s spontaneous decision to post on a local craft brew page snowballed into saving the company during the COVID pandemic. You won’t want to miss Mike’s story on how 2SP became one of the most popular craft brews in Japan. Crack open a cold craft brew and sit in on the conversation with these Delaware-local entrepreneurs - you’ll wish you were from Delaware by the end. Key takeaways: An idea between a chef and a brewer (that was pitched to and laughed at by a beer salesman) led to the formation of the very first Two Stones Pub in 2011 2SP is committed to providing their customers with the best product; whether its a beer or a burger, it will always be top-notch The support of the local communities during the pandemic was integral to 2SP’s continued success If you only have 10 minutes: 3:00 - What is 2SP group and what roles do Bob, Mike, and Stigz play? 5:30 - Learn about how the concept of craft food and brew started with their first pub in 2011 8:55 - What happens when someone sits down at one of their all craft bars and wants a Bud Light? 11:08 - The Delaware “craft beer boom” and launching the business 12:55 - The impact of COVID-19 15:30 - A local facebook group started early in the pandemic enabled them to keep going 27:25 - Remaining independent among so much consolidation in the brewing industry 29:00 - Believe nothing, try everything 32:19 - The science behind brewing 36:30 - Maintaining relationships (spoiler: stay in your own lane) Gentlemen, it was a pleasure doing this show with you; thanks for being a part of our first ever live recording! Cheers! 🍺 HAPPY ½ HOUR DRINKS: Dirty Money - 2SP Brewing Company - Brian gave it a 4.5 out of 5: https://www.2spbrewing.com/beers/dirty-money/ Read more about Two Stones Pub:https://twostonespub.com/ Read more about 2SP Brewing Company: https://www.2spbrewing.com/ Learn more about Rivers Edge Advisors: riversedgeadvisors.com/ Connect with Brian Carney on Instagram @riversedgeadvisors_llc Connect with Brian on untappd.com - brcarney7 More episodes: happy-half-hour.com