Living Proof
Onyx Moonshine's Journey to Revive the American Spirit
By Adam von Gootkin | Publisher: Red Wheel Weiser
About the book
Living Proof tells the story of how, in just a few short years, Connecticut natives Adam and Pete took Onyx Spirits Company from a start-up concept born in a restored Civil War-era factory to a multimillion-dollar, award-winning spirit distillery by breaking rules, learning from failures, and challenging the status quo.
Business lessons distilled from the mind of a moonshiner include:
Finding your purpose in business (and life).
Setting goals, reaching goals—then setting more goals.
Founding a small business and growing it into a big company.
Building a highly unique brand.
Making money out of thin air (almost).
Adam’s ancestors were arrested in 1864 for tax evasion on a shipment of moonshine bound for Canada, resulting in the collapse of Chafee & Co. Distilling. Undaunted by their demise, the family opened the grand Chafee’s Hotel in Middletown, Connecticut, at the dawn of the Roaring twenties, hosting an opulent and infamous speakeasy. The family legacy continues today with Onyx Moonshine.Editions of Living Proof
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781632650146
Read an Excerpt
Living Proof tells the story of how, in just a few short years, Connecticut natives Adam and Pete took Onyx Spirits Company from a start-up concept born in a restored Civil War-era factory to a multimillion-dollar, award-winning spirit distillery by breaking rules, learning from failures, and challenging the status quo.
Business lessons distilled from the mind of a moonshiner include:
Finding your purpose in business (and life).
Setting goals, reaching goals—then setting more goals.
Founding a small business and growing it into a big company.
Building a highly unique brand.
Making money out of thin air (almost).
Adam’s ancestors were arrested in 1864 for tax evasion on a shipment of moonshine bound for Canada, resulting in the collapse of Chafee & Co. Distilling. Undaunted by their demise, the family opened the grand Chafee’s Hotel in Middletown, Connecticut, at the dawn of the Roaring twenties, hosting an opulent and infamous speakeasy. The family legacy continues today with Onyx Moonshine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Living Proof about?
Living Proof tells the story of how, in just a few short years, Connecticut natives Adam and Pete took Onyx Spirits Company from a start-up concept born in a restored Civil War-era factory to a multimillion-dollar, award-winning spirit distillery by breaking rules, learning from failures, and challenging the status quo.
Business lessons distilled from the mind of a moonshiner include:
Finding your purpose in business (and life).
Setting goals, reaching goals—then setting more goals.
Founding a small business and growing it into a big company.
Building a highly unique brand.
Making money out of thin air (almost).
Adam’s ancestors were arrested in 1864 for tax evasion on a shipment of moonshine bound for Canada, resulting in the collapse of Chafee & Co. Distilling. Undaunted by their demise, the family opened the grand Chafee’s Hotel in Middletown, Connecticut, at the dawn of the Roaring twenties, hosting an opulent and infamous speakeasy. The family legacy continues today with Onyx Moonshine.What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Living Proof?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Entrepreneurship / Start-ups
Where can I read a sample of Living Proof?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781632650146
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Living Proof?
Adam von Gootkin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Living Proof is available as paperback(ISBN 9781632650146)
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