ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Maud & Stirling Welch, Owners of Hell or High Water, join us to discuss the process of opening a 1920s speakeasy in Downtown Louisville.
Some questions answered in this episode:
- What gave them the idea to open a speakeasy?
- Did you have any prior experience operating a bar?
- What was the process of planning and opening the bar?
- What attracted Maud & Stirling to the Hell or High Water space?
- What happened to the space that forced the planning process to take 3 years?
- How did you decide on the name Hell or High Water?
- What have been the biggest failures and successes so far?
- Where did you draw inspiration for the space and for the drinks?
- How does the experience at Hell or High Water differ from other bars?
- Why did Maud move back to Louisville from New York City?
- What are the ways the speakeasy is marketed?
- What does your day to day look like at the bar?
- What advice would you give to somebody wanting to open a bar?
- Be aware of the time commitment and that everything in the space could be damaged. - Maud
- What is your definition of success?
- When Hell or High Water has the reputation for the place in Louisville to get great drinks and spirits and is comparable to anywhere across the country. - Stirling
- Be a source of positive hospitality in the community. - Maud
- What advice would your 60 year old self give you today?
- Start a business in the same city you live. - Stirling
- Have conviction in your vision and make sure it is communicated well. - Maud
- What's the best purchase you've made in the last six months?
- Engagement ring. - Stirling
- The books in the bar. - Maud
- What is a book/documentary/podcast you would recommend?
- The English Patient. - Maud
- All About Love. - Stirling
- Marriage, A History. - Stirling
- What's your favorite thing to drink?
- St. George Gin & Fever-Tree Tonic. - Maud
- Old Forester Classic 86 Proof. - Stirling
Shoutouts:
- Sleep No More New York
- DJ Glittertitz
- Automated Living LLC
- Galaxie Bar
- Rye on Market
- "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman
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