Finding Purpose in Every Pint with Megan Greenwood

Today, I’m talking to Megan Greenwood,  the visionary founder of Greenwood Brewing, who is making woman-owned, woman-inspired beer for everyone to enjoy.

Megan began her journey as a brewing enthusiast and home brewer, which ultimately led her to take the entrepreneurial plunge. So, how did she transition from brewing in a garage with 8 taps in Boston to operating 14 taps in downtown Phoenix?

Join us as Megan shares the inspiring story of her entrepreneurial path, the hurdles she overcame, and her perspective on why beer must excel to thrive in the highly competitive brewing industry.

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Key takeaways:

• How homebrewing went from a hobby to a profession for Megan–and why her backgrounds in industrial engineering and manufacturing proved hugely helpful.  
• The steps Megan took to get her product into bars and to customers when she didn’t have her own facility.
• How Megan found power in telling her business’s unique story in a male-dominated industry.
• What happened when Megan was finally ready to open at the height of the COVID pandemic.
• How Megan navigated growing pains as her business grew, manages an ever-growing staff, and continues to create opportunities for herself and her staff.  

Interview Resources

• Greenwood Brewing
• Greenwood Brewing on Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest
• Megan Greenwood on LinkedIn | Instagram
• Samuel Adams
• Boston Lager
• Sierra Nevada
• Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
• Fat Tire
• First Draft Book Bar
• Fresh Start Women’s Foundation

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