In this episode, we sit down with Sean Syverson, the owner of Swing Barrel Brewing in Moorhead, MN, to hear how a teacher turned his passion into a thriving brewery. Sean shares his incredible journey of starting the business during a pandemic, navigating the challenges of working with partners, and most importantly, keeping his "why" at the heart of everything.
For Sean, it wasn’t just about building a business—it was about building a community. He talks about the importance of having a strong driving force behind your entrepreneurial journey and how focusing on purpose can help you push through the toughest obstacles. With plenty of valuable insights for new entrepreneurs, this episode is a reminder that success isn’t just about making money, but about making a difference.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Sean, who proves that when passion and purpose collide, success follows.
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.