We’re sitting down w/ a repeat guest for the first time ever on this podcast! Check out Episode 19 to hear a more in-depth look at Kam Siu’s story because a lot has transpired in his world since that initial interview. This is the Hustler’s Brew Second Run featuring, Kam Siu, CEO of Panda Trading Company, Dope Asian Street Fare, & Decibel Korean Fr…

This is the first run in a new sub-series of Hustle & Brews podcasts called “Hustler’s Brews”. In this new series, I’ll be periodically sitting down w/ local hustlers that have collaborated w/ a local brewery on their very own beer! I’ll be doing these whenever there’s a new collab coming out…or in this case out…distributed…& probably not even avai…

On episode 22 we sat down at Karrikin Spirits Company in Fairfax & got deep into the hustle w/ Andy Sturm, co-owner of SNS Management, & his beautiful wife Gennal & their inspirational story of building an empire together as a couple. We love these two as individuals & hearing their come up story from a couple perspective really reminded us of ours…

On this episode I sit down w/ a local legend at The Little Miami Brewing Company in Milford, Ohio…my hometown. This guy is known all over but there aren’t many people in Milford that haven’t crossed paths w/ him. This dude is as unique & kind as they come. He’s amazing company when tossin’ back a few cold ones too. When he started his new business …

On Episode 20, we’re chattin’ it up with Jason Dorsey at one of our favorite places to grab drinks…the Nine Giant Fermentorium!, Jason is the owner & head pharmacist of Roselawn Pharmacy. We met Jason at one of our favorite places to grab drinks…the Nine Giant Fermentorium! Not all entrepreneurs are born entrepreneurs. Some, like Jason, play the ha…

I sat down w/ Cincinnati entrepreneur Kam Siu at Esoteric Brewing in Walnut Hills, OH. Kam Siu is the CEO of Panda Trading Company, Dope Asian Street Fare, & Decibel Korean Fried Chicken. Kam's ability to network & build a killer team/reliable work force, coupled w/ his drive & creativity have made him into one of the fastest growing hustlers in ou…

I've been missing for a while. Here's why. My apologies. I'm back.By Matt DeMaris - The Cincy Brews Traveler

I sit down w/ Cincinnati Watch Company's Rick Bell at Brink Brewing Company in College Hill, OH. Rick Bell is one of the owners of Cincinnati Watch Company in Cincinnati, OH. Listen to how a passion for timepieces & a deep love for his city & community, in general, lead Rick to co-creating the first watch company to assemble watches in Cincinnati s…

I sit down w/ Cincinnati's own..."The Cannoli Guy" at Third Eye Brewing Company in Sharonville, OH! Steve Del Gardo is the owner of Del Gardo's Cannoli Bar in Covington, KY. Hear how Steve's lifelong dream of being a business owner was realized after a winning battle with breast cancer shifted his mind state to go for it. We are also joined by Thir…

I sat down on the stage at Fretboard Brewing w/ Nathan Hanks to record my first ever LIVE episode (recorded on 8/9/21). Nathan is the owner/creator/chef of "Hot Sauce For Mortals", a young local hot sauce company that creates an eclectic variety of delicious hot sauces that focuses on flavor over heat. We handed out Face Murder Chocolates...we talk…

On this episode, we joined the Gorilla Cinema power team of Jacob Trevino & Otto Baum at the beautiful Overlook Lodge in Pleasant Ridge, Ohio. If you’re unfamiliar w/ these two creative geniuses, you’re probably hip to their amazing & unique bars & restaurant as they are the minds behind Tiki Tiki Bang Bang in Walnut Hills (formerly The Video Archi…

This ep features Michael Amann of Adena Distributing. I had the pleasure of sitting down w/ Michael at Darkness Brewing in Bellevue, Kentucky as we talked about his journey into the distribution game. Adena Distributing is the premier craft beer distribution company in Ohio & is responsible for bringing in some of the best craft beer our bottle sho…

On this episode, I sit down at Streetside Brewery in historic Columbia Tusculum w/ Matt Tomamichel, the Owner of Corporate – Cincinnati’s premier sneaker & clothing shop. Not only is Matt the owner of Corporate, but he is also an accomplished designer, a giving philanthropist w/ his Bigger Than Sneakers non-profit, & just a helluva guy w/ some just…

This episode is different than any other &, honestly, it makes me writing this intro a little awkward. That’s because I’m the guest on this one & my wife is interviewing me. I typically give a nice long introduction on the episode’s guest & big up them about things they talked about in the interview & the hustle that got them to their position. How…

On this episode we sat down w/ Shanelle’s classmate & my newest friend in Sidney…Ali Rittenhouse. She is the owner of Ali Rittenhouse International. The first time I met Ali, the whole idea of this podcast was just a blip of a thought in my head but I knew she was exactly the type of person that I would highlight on an episode if I ever made it hap…

***Note - Please excuse the sound on this one again - We had some crazy reverb due to the venue & it effected the audio. However, now I know about what caused this so I will be more aware in the future. Sorry y'all...I'm new to this, but I'm getting better. "I will fail my way to success"*** On this episode of the Hustle & Brews Podcast I am talkin…

***Note - Please excuse the sound on this one - We had some crazy reverb due to the venue & it effected the audio. However, now I know about what caused this so I will be more aware in the future (not including the next episode, because it happened there too & I turned them into production at the same time). Sorry y'all...I'm new to this, but I'm g…

Point to Point Inspections, LLC is located in Austin, TX & is owned by Pete Day. After building a successful home inspection company, Pete began day trading on the side & is about to turn that side hustle into his main source of income. Point to Point Inspections serves the greater Austin area & provides its clients with quality home inspections wh…

Chad Roberts Paint Finishings is owned & operated by Chad Ulrich & he is, in my humble opinion, the best painter in the Greater Cincinnati area. Chad Roberts Paint Finishings has been in business for over 4 years (16+ in the industry) & they service the entire tri-state area, focusing on higher-end homes & commercial spaces. If you want it done rig…

McHarper Manor is located in a beautiful historic building located in Milford, OH & is owned by Tabitha & Tom Harper, who are two amazing individuals who recently (& unexpectedly) found out what its like to “go viral” on a global scale! McHarper Manor offers in-person & online Arts & Crafts classes taught by owner, Tabitha Harper, & many other loca…

The Common Beer Co. is located in beautiful historic downtown Mason, OH & is owned & operated by two of the nicest people you'll ever meet, Mark & Amy Lortz. Besides serving up delicious locally crafted brews to their patrons & friends, this amazing Mason power couple lives in & loves the community they set up shop in. They created the business as …

Rob Radford's Boxing 4 Fitness is located in Madisonville, OH & has been dedicated to whipping Cincinnatians into shape for over 25 years. My wife & I sat down with Rob at Bad Tom Smith Brewing on the corner of Madison & Whetsel Aves (just a few blocks away from his gym) & listened in amazement as he told us some of the most entertaining stories ev…

Emmett Ridge Farm (ERF) is located in Amelia, OH (just outside of Cincinnati) & their mission is to instigate a mind shift, & help lead the charge to a vibrant & sustainable food system. They do this by showing people how they create food for their community & it...is...delicious! If you are concerned with & want to feel confident about the food yo…

Crooked Can Brewing company is located just outside of Orlando, FL. The wispy oak trees & brick streets of historic Winter Garden create the perfect backdrop for a truly unique brewery that takes an obvious & tremendous amount of pride in the community in which it lives. If you ever visit Orlando, I highly recommend making Crooked Can part of your …

The Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati (QCB) closed its doors & locked up for the last time in September 2019. I sit down, separately, with Jason Surniak (Head Brewer) & Justen Cheers (CFO) to talk about why. Not all hustles have happy endings. In fact, many small businesses end up having to shut down for some reason or another. Its not an uncommon e…

The Queen City Brewery of Cincinnati (QCB) closed its doors & locked up for the last time in September 2019. I sit down, separately, with Jason Surniak (Head Brewer) & Justen Cheers (CFO) to talk about why. Not all hustles have happy endings. In fact, many small businesses end up having to shut down for some reason or another. Its not an uncommon e…