Brewing Up a Business: Adventures in Entrepreneurship from the Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
by Sam Calagione
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Author: Sam CalagioneEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-06
ISBN: 0470050454
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Wiley
Book Reviews of Brewing Up a Business: Adventures in Entrepreneurship from the Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Book Review: Good bit disappointed
Summary: 2 Stars
I received this book for christmas from my girlfriend because as many homebrewers before me I have spoken that I would love to open a microbrewery. I also enjoy the dogfish beers that I have tried so far. I assumed that this book would be more of a "nuts-and-bolts" type book to help you assemble your own brewing company, but what you get is the opposite end of the spectrum. Sam spends a good deal of his time pumping up his accomplishments reminding the reader how difficult it is to start a company. We are all aware that starting a company is difficult and it is highly likely that most will fail. Additionally it is pretty apparent that he is pleased with himself and his accomplishments (he should be, but I don't want to waste my time reading about them). That being said, the book offers interesting insight to aspects outside the brewing realm such as offering your crowd a different twist (e.g. eccentric beers and cool swag). Unfortunately I was turned off by the insistent "At the Dogfish Head Brewery" and the repetitive nature of many of his stories. It is my belief that the book could be greatly improved with a large dose of humility.
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Summary of Brewing Up a Business: Adventures in Entrepreneurship from the Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Entrepreneurial dreams do come true! Starting with nothing more than a home brewing kit, Sam Calagione founded Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and made it America's fastest growing independent beer. This unconventional business story reveals how Calagione found success by dreaming big, working hard, and thinking differently-and how you can do it too."Rarely is a book as good as a beer but this one is. It's written with humor, humility, and passion, essential ingredients for any entrepreneur."
-Bob Guccione Jr. founder of Spin magazine and Gear magazine
"Brewing Up a Business will inspire both entrepreneurs and aspiring small business people to have the confidence in following their dreams."
-Jim Davis Chairman and CEO of New Balance
"Sam Calagione embodies the spirit of a true Delaware entrepreneur. Starting out as the smallest brewery in the nation, Sam's ambition, acute business sense, and vision have allowed Dogfish Head Craft Brewery to successfully enter an extremely competitive market as Dogfish Head continues to leave an indelible mark on the beer industry."
-Ruth Ann Minner Governor of Delaware
"Everything you want to know about succeeding in business you can learn from beer. At least you can if it's the remarkable story of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Brewing Up a Business is like a 'how-to' manual for entrepreneurs. With humor, creativity, and wisdom, Sam Calagione has crafted a new kind of business book that's as unique as his great beer!"
-Joe Calloway author of Becoming a Category of One and Indispensable
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