The True Craft Podcast

E97: Brewery Acquisitions with Glenn Closson of Ivanhoe Park Brewing

Episode Summary

In this episode, we sit down with Glenn Closson, Co-Founder of Ivanhoe Park Brewing in sunny Orlando, FL! Glenn shares the incredible journey of how Ivanhoe Park transformed from a cozy 4,000 sq ft home to a booming 14,000 sq ft powerhouse by acquiring Deadwords Brewing’s facility—all in a lightning-fast 60-day timeframe! (Quick heads up: this kind of rapid M&A is rare, so don’t set your expectations too high!) Glenn details this bold move and shares a behind-the-scenes look of what a brewery acquisition looks like in 2024. Highlights include: * Why thorough valuations matter, no matter your timeline (60 days or otherwise!) * How to approach local breweries about potential deals * Advice on offloading equipment, winding business down, and navigating bankruptcy This M&A chat is perfectly timed, and Glenn’s one-of-a-kind experience is packed with valuable insights you definitely won’t want to miss!

Episode Notes

In this episode, we sit down with Glenn Closson, Co-Founder of Ivanhoe Park Brewing in sunny Orlando, FL! Glenn shares the incredible journey of how Ivanhoe Park transformed from a cozy 4,000 sq ft home to a booming 14,000 sq ft powerhouse by acquiring Deadwords Brewing’s facility—all in a lightning-fast 60-day timeframe! (Quick heads up: this kind of rapid M&A is rare, so don’t set your expectations too high!)

Glenn details this bold move and shares a behind-the-scenes look of what a brewery acquisition looks like in 2024.

Highlights include:

This M&A chat is perfectly timed, and Glenn’s one-of-a-kind experience is packed with valuable insights you definitely won’t want to miss!

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