Bullseye Breakdown

How do you go from three combat tours in Iraq to launching a nationally distributed whiskey brand? In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown, we sit down with Travis Barnes, the Marine veteran behind Hotel Tango Distillery, the first combat-disabled veteran-owned distillery in the U.S.Travis shares his full journey—from bootstrapping with student loans to battling billion-dollar bourbon brands for shelf space. If you're building a brand in a competitive market, this episode is packed with real insights on scaling smart, storytelling with purpose, and staying true to your values.This episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, brand builders, and business owners who want to learn how to scale smart, stand out, and survive in competitive markets.🔥 This episode is packed with real insights—let’s break it down!🚀

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How bourbon industry shifts are disrupting small distilleries

✅ The "shotgun vs. rifle" strategy for sustainable business growth

✅ The biggest challenge Travis faced scaling Hotel Tango

✅ The worst business advice he ever got—and why ignoring it saved him

✅ How Hotel Tango is giving back to veterans and the community📌

Timestamps:

00:00 – Cold Open: The name change from Hitting the Mark

00:52 – Travis’s Story: Marine Corps to whiskey founder

05:40 – The bourbon industry’s dirty little secret

10:11 – What makes Hotel Tango’s brand stand out

16:50 – Scaling smart: from 12 products to just 2

24:19 – Industry trends, flavor innovation & LTOs

31:07 – Navigating shelf space politics & retail psychology

34:52 – Using data to drive real sales

36:58 – Core values & keeping integrity in business

41:30 – Relationship-first growth and community impact

46:08 – Hotel Tango’s veteran support and philanthropy

48:35 – Final thoughts, call to action, and wrap-up🔥

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📸 Instagram: @hoteltangodistillery

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🐦 Twitter/X: @hoteltangoindy

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Feeling trapped in the business you built? More hours, more stress, less freedom?In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown, I sit down with Josh Biro, founder of the Yogapreneur Collective, to discuss how business owners get stuck in the Cycle of Sacrifice—and, more importantly, how to break free.Josh has worked with hundreds of wellness entrepreneurs to reclaim control, scale smarter, and build businesses that actually serve their life goals. This is a must-watch for anyone who feels like their business is running them instead of the other way around.🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why most entrepreneurs feel TRAPPED by the business they built✅ The "Cycle of Sacrifice" – what it is and how to escape it✅ The secret to scaling without working MORE✅ How to shift from passionpreneur to profitable entrepreneur✅ Why fear and imposter syndrome mean you’re growing📌 Timestamps:📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Cold Open 🔥00:15 – Intro & Welcome to Bullseye Breakdown01:00 – How Josh went from burnt-out studio owner to business consultant03:25 – The Cycle of Sacrifice: How Entrepreneurs Get Stuck10:45 – Scaling & MRR: Why More Leads Isn’t the Answer22:10 – Letting Go of Control: Why Delegation Unlocks Growth30:19 – The Market Edge: How to Stay Ahead in Business40:12 – The Bullseye Breakdown: Josh’s Success Formula50:10 – The Best Bad Advice Josh Ever Got1:16:14 – Key Takeaways & Wrap-Up🔥 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more no-fluff business breakdowns!👉 Like, comment, and share this episode with a founder who needs it!📲 Follow Josh Biro:🔗 Yogapreneur Collective: https://yogapreneurcollective.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogapreneurcollective/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbiro/📲 Let’s Connect!🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chief-builder🔗 website: www.bullseyebreakdown.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullseyebreakdown🎧 Listen to the Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/bullseyebreakdown🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bullseye-breakdown

If 12% of global construction switched to bamboo-based materials, we could cut 1/3 of ALL human carbon emissions—every single year. Sound impossible? David Sands, founder of Rizome Bamboo and Bamboo Living, is proving it’s not only possible—it’s already happening.In This Episode of The Bullseye Breakdown, You’ll Learn:✅ How bamboo can replace steel, concrete, and traditional lumber in high-rise buildings.✅ Why reforesting with bamboo is providing jobs and creating generational wealth for indigenous communities.✅ The science behind bamboo’s CO2 absorption—and how David’s research overcame skepticism.✅ The "Three More Feet" mindset—how to push through challenges and build something world-changing.✅ The future of mass timber & bamboo construction—and how it could reshape entire industries.David’s work isn’t just about sustainability—it’s about creating a regenerative, scalable solution that benefits both people and the planet.🎯 Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of sustainable construction and entrepreneurship.📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Cold Open: The Bamboo Revolution00:11 – Welcome to The Bullseye Breakdown00:44 – Meet David Sands: Architect Turned Sustainability Pioneer06:20 – The Moment That Changed Everything: How Bamboo Became the Focus10:49 – The Science Behind Bamboo’s CO2 Absorption13:53 – How Bamboo Can Help Reforest the Amazon & Beyond18:10 – Why Traditional Lumber Can’t Compete with Bamboo23:38 – The "Three More Feet" Mindset: Pushing Through Adversity31:36 – Scaling Secrets: The Global Expansion of Rizome36:20 – How Bamboo is Replacing Steel & Concrete42:42 – Bullseye Breakdown: What Makes Bamboo the Future of Construction?46:58 – Best Bad Advice: Betting on Yourself Over Security51:15 – Final Takeaways & Call to Action🔗 WATCH NEXT:👉 https://youtu.be/NmjvGOeCnl0?si=Ku3KCsi0ooU2posq📩 Enjoyed the episode? Let’s connect!🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn: [Insert Your LinkedIn]🔗 Follow Rizome Bamboo: [Insert Rizome’s Link]📢 Like, comment, and share this episode if you believe in a sustainable future!#BullseyeBreakdown #Sustainability #Innovation #BambooRevolution #DavidSands #RizomeBamboo #Entrepreneurship #ClimateAction #MassTimber

In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown, we sit down with Stefanee Clontz, Director of Operations for Hydra Plus and host of Does This Podcast Make Me Sound Fat? to dive deep into the realities of scaling a business, making tough leadership decisions, and staying ahead in the competitive world of med spas and wellness. 💉💆‍♀️Stefanee shares: ✅ How she transformed Hydra Plus from IV hydration to a full-service wellness powerhouse✅ The biggest myths about running a business (and why money alone isn’t enough)✅ The hardest decisions she’s made as a leader (including hiring & firing)✅ Why customer experience and team culture are her secret weapons 🔥✅ The importance of scaling smart before franchising – and why most businesses get it wrong!Oh, and we may have just accidentally launched a weight-loss program for pets… 🐶🐱😂If you're an entrepreneur, a business owner, or just someone trying to grow and scale smart, this episode is for you! 🎯📌 Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real, no-BS conversations on business, growth, and leadership.🛎 Hit the bell icon to stay updated on new episodes!Connect with Stefanee Clontz:📲 Instagram: @stefaneeclontz🌐 Hydra Plus: thehydraplus.comFollow Hitting the Mark for More:🎙 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/bullseyebreakdown📲 Instagram: @bullseyebreakdown🌍 Website: bullseyebreakdown.com