The Brent Looby Experience - Part 2
Brent is a native of Midland and 5th generation Texan.
After a brief stint as a manufacturing engineer, he followed his dream of becoming a Naval Aviator and served over 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an EA-6B Prowler Pilot.
Now retired and armed with a couple of degrees from the University of Texas at Austin under his belt, he enjoys travel and leisure with his amazing wife, daughter, grandson and their beloved German Shepherds.
Brent can usually be found at the Desert Door distillery making Texas’ finest booze, giving tours or sharing stories and cocktails with guests.
Make no mistake: if Brent isn’t hosting the party, he’s at the party. He’s serious about his food and drink, and plays a mean guitar too.
IN THIS EPISODE:
2:42 His wife, Karen, starts their non profit organization to support land conservation
6:05 His new venture - Desert Door Distillery - the finest sotol
8:48 He and his partners are all military veterans
11:48 "I always wanted to start a distillery"
17:40 It was illegal to produce sotol up until 1994
19:14 It's ALL about the STORY
26:37 You can't drink all day unless you get an early start
32:05 It's about the supply chain
37:57 Monster Garage with Jesse James
44:11 Dar takes Brent to an audition in Hollywood...
52:11 It gets into the culture
54:27 If we put it in a compelling package...
59:29 This business has been more meaningful than even my Marine Corp career
101:28 The pivot to hand sanitizer during the beginning of the pandemic
106:31 A little respect goes a long way
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