This equity raise is a big deal for us. It's also a big deal for me to talk about. If you already know me, you know I am not one to put myself out there about things like this.
I started Maggie's Farm 12 years ago with the objective of being independent. It was also a weird time in my life in that I didn't have a lot to lose. I didn't exit the corporate world with some fortune, but rather just an unemployment check and a modest retirement fund. I did an early withdrawal of that 401K, ate the penalties and taxes, bought Maggie's Farm's first still, and signed that lease at Smallman Street.
Two friends had the means and belief in me to pitch in the difference to build out the original distillery and cocktail bar in the Strip. We managed to open it on a shoestring budget and made the best of focusing on the things that didn't come from a big bankroll.
The words on the back of our bottles above my name still ring true. I wanted out of the corporate world so I only had to depend on myself. I wanted to be directly rewarded for the effort I put in.
Almost 12 years later, things are different. Layla and I have started a family not only in the literal sense, but we've also brought in a large group of employees, many of which have been with us since the very beginning.
We're still growing. A lot of you have grown with us to this point from those humble beginnings where we began putting together one of the highest-awarded rum brands in the world.
Maintaining momentum gets trickier the longer you're around, though.
So, let's actually grow together.
For the first time ever we're opening to investment, specifically via a Honeycomb campaign where you can buy stock in our company.
We want to make Maggie's Farm a national brand, but we have to compete through sales and marketing with the big boys. Come help us leverage these awards, an established track record, and this great new facility to make it happen.
Check out our Honeycomb Investment Page.
Stay tuned for updates, opportunities, and more news w/ the brand over the course of the campaign.
Sincerely,
Tim Russell
Founder, President, and Master Distiller
