054 - Community-Focused, Friend and Family-Oriented With Gentile Brewing Company
Boston's Best
English - August 06, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 119 MBMarketing Business Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Looking for a place to connect with old colleagues? Need a night to unwind with your spouse? Or wanting to hang out with your best pals over some craft beers? Then you’ll love this week’s featured small business!
This week, I am talking with Paul Gentile, Co-Owner of Gentile Brewing Company, alongside his wife, Christen. Gentile Brewing Company is a Family-Owned and Operated Nano Craft Brewery located in Beverly, MA. What makes Gentile Brewing Co. unique is that not only are they the first Craft Beer Taproom in Beverly, they are also dog friendly!
In this episode, Paul shares his entrepreneurial journey from homebrewing to meeting his wife at a New Years Eve party, to entering the craft beer industry and later opening his own brewery. Paul shares the importance of collaborating with those in his community and why the focus has always been on cultivating a family-friendly environment. Be sure to listen in as Paul shares the ups and downs of the brewing industry, what he would tell his 18-year-old self, and why passion is essential to owning a business, no matter the industry.
Topics Discussed:
Why the “more is more” mentality draws people into the craft beer industry
Early challenges faced being the first craft beer taproom in Beverly, MA
Learning curves behind attaining operating certifications early on
The importance of creating an open community for friends and family alike
Recognizing passion as the main driving force for entrepreneurship
Connect with Gentile Brewing Company:
Website: https://gentilebrewing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentilebrewingco/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentilebrewing/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GentileBrewing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-gentile-84b7ab82/
Relevant Articles:
Yelp Reviews - Gentile Brewing Co. https://www.yelp.com/biz/gentile-brewing-beverly
Contact Gentile Brewing Company:
Address: 59 Park St #1, Beverly, MA 01915
Call: 978-969-6496
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Mark Condon:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BostonsBestPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bostonsbest_podcast/
About Boston’s Best:
“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”
Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.
Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.