Hannah Tuckey’s Post

Storytime: When I was 24 years old, I spent four years trying to open a Brewery with a couple of my best friends. It failed to get off the ground. Four years. Down the drain. We put our hard-earned money into the project. Shed blood, sweat, and tears (minus the blood). Countless ups and downs. And no Brewery to show for it. Zero revenue earned. No customers served. Zero pints of delicious beer drank. Dream crushed. Ok, end of sob story. While my Brewery never came to fruition, several lessons were learned from that adventure. Here are a few: 1. Be sure to have an excellent support system when you're going into business for yourself. 2. Have more money in reserves than you initially planned for. Seriously, if you have access to extra capital, you might need it. 3. Improve your selling and persuasion skills. You might think you're good now, but you aren't even close to being as good as you NEED to be. Get better. 4. Understand what you're signing up for. It's not all sunshine and rainbows. It will be a TON of hard work and sacrifice. I'm forever grateful for my failed Brewery. Why? Because I learn more from my losses than my wins. Anyone out there have a failed business story? #Business #failure #inspiration #lifelessons

ONE WEEK left to get your business nominated for 'Best of 225!" One week left to use this opportunity to: 1) show your team YOU think they're worthy of being considered "the best" by simply asking them to nominate your business. 2) show your customers and supporters YOU care about their opinion and support by simply asking for their nomination. 3) generate content that's not yet another sales pitch. 4) generate momentum and create another month's worth of even stronger "1,2 and 3"🔝 when you're nominated and voting begins 5) generate MONTHS of momentum when you WIN, celebrate it, advertise it, increase morale, increase retention, and increase engagement with your team and customers, leading to more sales and more donors. It's not just a popularity contest. It's not beneath you to ask for support. It's not going to cost you a thing. It could be ALOT of fun. It's just an opportunity or a missed opportunity. You get to decide. #makeworkworthit

At SMBash, we pride ourselves in ensuring you receive the complete conference experience, packed with value and memorable moments. Included in your ticket are: 🤩 Full Conference Admission 🍲 Gourmet Dining Experiences 🍻 Exciting Activities 🕺 One-of-a-kind Networking Opportunities 📦 Exclusive Swag! Thanks Ben Bortner, CFA for agreeing to be a speaker! Catch his panel with two others on the topic: "Pass the Hat! Investor Equity Raise"

Together We Elevate: The Consulting Collaboration Shoutout to our network's unsung heroes! 🙌 Your referrals & support fuel our consulting business. Symbiotic relationships weave through our contact lists, driving progress in the restaurant industry. 🍴 We're a tight-knit group of ops experts, tackling front & back of house challenges. Let's chat - no cost, just benefits! 🤝 Together, we elevate our industry! Shout-out to Danny Zimmerman, Danny Wallace, Lee Cohn and Michael Grossbard (Craftable) #networkappreciation #referrals #symbioticrelationships #restaurantconsulting #industryexperts"

Advice from Fawn Weaver for CEOs and leaders at every level “If you share your insights as you go, you can break free from a scarcity mindset and the fear that if you give away an idea, you might never have another one.” #leadershipmatters #talentmatters

Just like the mad butchers meat, you just can't beat face-to-face conversations and all the insights they bring (all you NZer's and Aussies should get that reference). ⚡ I spent most of my time yesterday behind Parallo's Southern SaaS booth restocking merch and talking to the NZ SaaS community. 🙌 Despite not catching as many talks as I'd have liked, the opportunity to have one-on-one conversations (but not as awkward as the Bachelor) and share stories is one of my favourite parts of the job, so I made the most of it! 💡 I met customers, enthusiastic founders, other sponsors, new Parallo partners and many in-between! 🎉 I want to also express gratitude to Grant Osborne, Kim Ellis, kiwiSaaS Community and the Parallo team for their support in the lead-up to this event and on the day. 🌟 Here's to more opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration! 🥂 P.S. If you don't get that reference. There is a butchery in NZ + AU called The Mad Butcher and they ran a campaign with the slogan "You just can't beat the Mad Butcher's meat!" Very catchy. #SouthernSaaS #kiwiSaaSCommunity #SaaSCommunity #EventMarketing #BrandActivation #EventPlanning #TradeShow #Conference #TheMadButcher #ROI #EventEngagement #SaaSy

PDQ Restaurants COO Eric Knott shares why being an active, recognized part of the local community is key for restaurant marketing success. 🍽️ Empowering teams to build grassroots local relationships - whether at Little League games or other community events - drives real loyalty and differentiation for multi-location restaurants. This snippet is just a preview of the actionable local marketing insights shared in the full episode: https://hubs.ly/Q02dFPpj0 What has been your restaurant's approach to community building and local marketing? What's worked well or been challenging? We want to hear from you! 👇 #LocalMarketing #LocalMarketingLab #MarketingPodcast #RestaurantMarketing #CommunityInvolvement #LocalCommunity #LocalRestaurants

🌟 Entrepreneur Spotlight: Bruce County Nut and Fudge Co. 🌟 Thrilled to introduce our second entrepreneur profile! Meet the dynamic trio behind @nutandfudge County Nut: sisters Melissa, Yvonne, and Tanya. Their journey is a sweet blend of family legacy, passion, and resilience. Starting from their parents’ 45-year confectionery business, these sisters added their modern twist to classic treats. Overcoming challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, they adeptly shifted to e-commerce, showcasing adaptability and innovation. Their story isn’t just about delicious fudge; it’s about family bonds, empowerment, and the beauty of entrepreneurial spirit. Celebrating their 20th business anniversary, they remind us of the importance of passion, hard work, and community support in building a successful venture. 🔗 Dive deeper into their inspiring journey here: Three Sisters, One Sweet Journey: The Story Behind Bruce County Nut and Fudge Co. #Entrepreneurship #SistersInBusiness #FamilyLegacy #BruceCountyNutAndFudge #SweetSuccess #BusinessResilience #WomenEntrepreneurs #InspiringStories #SupportSmallBusiness #EntrepreneurialJourney

What does it take to be a successful founder ? I have had the pleasure to work with 00's over my career. The one common thread that runs through them all is. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭, 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. A few months a go I met Stuart Coleman, through the Kindreds Group of Drinks Founders. He was raising money for HAELU Drinks, and hustling on all fronts. There was a bubbling desire to create and independent drinks festival within the group and before you knew it DRINK IT IN Festival was born, a venue was secured a date was set and we were on. I have watched in awe as he has gone about creating something from nothing - with no investment, a genuine skill. So this post is a shout out to Stuart Coleman a true example of a 'journeyman' founder. 𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 1️⃣ Drinks brands in my network who do not know about this... DM Stuart Coleman for information on stands there are a FEW left. 2️⃣ Anyone with any drinks buying responsibility or a curious investor you need to be there. Check this link out - https://lnkd.in/eXakrqDt 3️⃣ Curious drinks consumers - get your ticket this is going to be a vibe. I am also going to on one of the panels. With Eoin Keenan, Anthony Wilson, Blake Gladman Talking about: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 based on my report High and Dry Ltd So make sure you're there.

A brilliant article!