How Wineries Create Value

January 2023 discussion with Ed Mysolgland of How to Sell a Business podcast. How wineries create value, what to look for in purchasing a winery and how to make a winery sales ready.

Crafting the Winery Vision Statement

Before you dive into the business of making and selling wine, start with creating your winery vision statement. It’s critical for you to have a firm understanding of what you do, who you are and why you want to start a wine business. This starts with a vision for your winery.   Start by answering theseContinue reading “Crafting the Winery Vision Statement”

What’s Your Vision?

A common question from clients and prospective clients is: Where do I start? My suggestion is: Start with your vision. Deciding on the vision for your winery or winery business is the very first step in creating a successful company. So, what is it and how do you write it? The vision comes first BeforeContinue reading “What’s Your Vision?”

To Plan or Not To Plan…

Oft times in the wine business, the jump from home winemaker to winery owner happens overnight. You wake up one morning and decide, “Today I will start a winery.” Sometimes, this is drawn from a love of wine and a slow accumulation of bottles over the years, coupled with a lot of extra cash. OtherContinue reading “To Plan or Not To Plan…”