005 - Kevin Brennan
Episode description
Kevin Brennan is one part vodka, two parts soda with a lemon peel. He doesn't own an Irish pub.
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7:00 - It’s all happening
8:00 - Cuba trip
14:00 - Working on McDonald’s marketing in Oak Brook, IL
21:00 - Quitting McDonald’s and moving back to St. Louis
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23:00 - The start of Durango Cigars
26:00 - Brennan’s in the beginning
33:30 - Promoting thru word of mouth
37:00 - Developing tastes
42:00 - Owning a bar
46:00 - Co-working & Evolving into more than just a bar
47:00 - The B-Hive
51:00 - Brennan’s Midtown
53:30 - Favorite part of the day
57:00 - What sets Brennans apart
59:00 - Arguments & Grievances
1:02:00 - The Bar Talk board
1:04:00 - Diverse patrons
1:13:15 - Hard to be comfortable in your own place
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1:15:10 - New Grove location
1:18:00 - Current state of St. Louis
1:22:00 - St. Louis needs a cool spokesperson
1:25:00 - We need to own it, literally
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1:32:00 - State of cigar business
1:37:00 - Medicinal marijuana rush
1:39:00 - Steady business > Startup frenzy
1:42:30 - Normal day
1:43:30 - Grove location idea
1:44:15 - Finally taking a break
1:49:00 - Traveling with intent
1:51:00 - Outro