Jaco Lewis shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Jaco, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
With how busy my days get, I like to start them slow.
It usually starts early-early, but I take a moment to let the puppers out, make coffee, sit down, breathe, and pet them while I take my royal time to start the day on my terms. It’s glorious and you should try it. It sets a great precedent for how you can be in control of your schedule and the flow of the day. Once that timer is up around 9am, it is balls to the wall non-stop.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Jaco, Chief Intoxicologist at Intoxicology Mobile Mixology. We do “Craft Cocktails without the Craft Attitude”. Anywhere. Anytime.
In a world of mediocre one-size-fits-all approaches, my crew and I go above and beyond to make your event special, No matter what, in a relaxed, fun, and custom environment, all without breaking the bank.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
What breaks them? Greed.
What restores them? Collaboration over competition. Helping someone live their dream. A helping hand without expecting recourse.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Absolutely. Countless times.
It’s human nature to fear the unknown, but therein lies a beautiful thing: the pay off if you endure.
I learned a lesson the hard way a long time ago: unless you have sat with your head in your hands at 3am and wondered when the next check is coming or when you will eat again, and powered through it, you haven’t earned the chops to be an entrepreneur. But also, there is no shame in not pushing forward. It’s a catch-22. Your peers may push you to try again, or try to convince you to give up. Either way, be grateful for the lesson learned, choose your path, and stick to it.
Regardless of your goals, the point is to leave a better world behind.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
That keywords and trigger terms matter. They don’t.
Social media has everyone yearning for recognition. The people who matter don’t care about the noise. Listen to them.
Be the best version of yourself, and that’s what locks in the client that will change your world.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. When do you feel most at peace?
When I get home after a long day, often a hard one, and my two dogs run up to me like me walking in the door is the best thing that has ever happened. It’s so simple, yet pure.
It puts a lot of things into perspective, and gives me a peace I wish others could share.
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