Ep 5 - The Common Beer Co. - Mark & Amy Lortz

Hustle & Brews

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 a way to, personally, better their hometown & they did that by investing in, renovating, remodeling, & reviving a building in their historic Main Street corridor & turning it into a brewery with hopes of creating a center point & hub where their neighbors could gather.
The Common Beer Co. is a beautiful venue with warm & welcoming decor that makes you feel comfortable as soon as you step through the doors. There's plenty of space, a long L-shaped bar, & a relaxing outdoor patio area with a firepit & extra seating out back. It's one of my favorite local breweries to visit. The staff, along w/ Mark & Amy, are always super friendly & make you feel right at home as you sit down to sample their beer.
They are a true local small business & are passionate about their craft & city. I encourage everyone listening to make it a priority to pay this place a visit once this quarantine ends. In the meantime, stop by for a carry-out growler & tell them you heard about them here!
Podcast Production: John Bl@ze
Theme Music: "Farmers Name" by Highly Likely
Sponsor Music: "Drip Drill" by Cory Christopher Beats
Episode Sponsors: Midwest Best BBQ & Cincy Brew Bus

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1. Episode Summary (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:01:44)

3. What's Your "Why"? (00:03:22)

4. What Are We Drinking On? (00:16:04)

5. Sponsor Ad - Midwest Best BBQ (00:21:50)

6. The Hustle (00:23:23)

7. Entrepreneurial Influence (00:29:24)

8. One of My New Favorite Sayings From The Gnarly Gnome Interview (00:30:58)

9. Introducing My Boy "Quick Trip" (00:32:05)

10. Chasing The Happiness (00:33:34)

11. The Working Couple Dynamic (00:38:05)

12. Owning A Small Business - What You Sign Up For (00:47:34)

13. Sponsor - Cincy Brew Bus (00:54:28)

14. Next Round - What Are We Drinkin' On? (00:55:32)

15. Showing Love & That Time Mark Called Me a Bitch (00:58:05)

16. The COVID19 Pandemic Effect on Small Business (01:07:10)

17. Amazing Community Support!!! (01:21:08)

18. Mason City Council (01:23:45)

19. Downtown - The Original Hub of Every Community - Where it All Started (01:36:35)

20. Entrepreneurial Advice (01:39:37)

21. Contact Info (01:51:10)

22. Credits - Music & Production (01:54:24)