The Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference Makers
The Fire Inside Podcast explores the inner workings of people who have lit their internal fire and used it to produce extraordinary results either personally or professionally, within their community or across the globe. What gives these individuals the inspiration, courage, and motivation to impact the lives of others, and how do they stay hungry to do even more? We explore our guest’s unique upbringings, backgrounds, and the history of how they overcame obstacles to achieve their greatest accomplishments. Listeners will hear how failure led to success, and be inspired by the work of these extraordinary people.
The Fire Inside: Stories of Today's Difference Makers
Episode 3: Matt Cowart of Conversion Brewing
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Matt Cowart
Founder and brew master of Conversion Brewing Matt Cowart joins the podcast to discuss the vision and planning needed to open Lebanon's first brew pub. He and Jason talk about growing up in a small town and making the transition from a "home schooled farm kid" to public high school, community college, and eventually entrepreneurship. Matt talks about his influences growing up and how his mechanical skills led to racing in the Gambler 500 and starting his own racing team, Semantics Racing. Jason wants to know more about how a home brewer ends up turning his passion into a business, and Matt shares his plans for the annual Summer Bands and Brews Concert Series.