episode 0073- the bourbon whiskey library: building a business around your passion with anthony riccardi

Anthony had a stable career for years, but his real passion was always bourbon and cigars. What started as a personal collection has grown into the Bourbon Whiskey Library, with over 1,000 bottles and an educational business built around sharing his knowledge. In this episode, Anthony shares how he turned his passion into a way to semi-retire, create new income streams, and spend his days teaching others about what he loves.

Show Highlights:
1- How did this whiskey collection start and accumulate? (5:30)
2- How did you start to turn this passion into a viable business? (16:00)
3- What other ways is the business monetized? (20:55)
4- We get a walkthrough of what a novice could look for when sampling a whiskey. (23:15)
5- We discuss the monetization process in the early days of launching this business. (30:20)
6- We discuss Bourbon Thieves. (36:45)
7- Where can we learn more? (40:30)
8- Listener question: If your collection disappeared tomorrow, what would you have a last taste of today? (42:20)

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