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How Lawson’s Finest Liquids Scaled With Plans, Numbers, And Purpose
Today, I sit down with Sean Lawson the founder behind Sip of Sunshine to unpack how careful planning, advisory boards, and a purpose-first mindset can carry a brewery through hypergrowth, supply shocks, and a once-in-a-century pandemic.
Sean walks us through the early days of homebrewing, the decision to contract brew at Two Roads to meet demand without giving up ownership, and the leap to a state-of-the-art Vermont facility just 16 months before lockdowns.
We explore how a high share of packaged product, strong retail relationships, and authentic brand loyalty kept the business resilient. As…
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