{"id":4272,"date":"2025-04-07T17:22:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T22:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/?p=4272"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:22:29","slug":"411-building-a-hole-in-one-business-the-journey-of-birdie-and-brews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/411-building-a-hole-in-one-business-the-journey-of-birdie-and-brews\/","title":{"rendered":"411: Construyendo un negocio de hoyo en uno: La trayectoria de Birdie and Brews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tk0aDxqCJCc?si=srUC5HK3-4044_0V\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/14d78d45\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this engaging episode of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hosts Caleb Talley and Daniel Koonce dive into the innovative world of Birdie and Brews, an indoor golf lounge in Northwest Arkansas. They are joined by Tyler and Shania Watkins, co-founders of this unique establishment that blends the thrill of indoor sports with a welcoming lounge atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tyler shares the inspiration behind Birdie and Brews, which began as a brainstorming concept three years ago. He aimed to create a space where people could enjoy golf regardless of the weather, drawing from experiences at various golf facilities across the country. As a pilot, Tyler had the opportunity to explore these facilities extensively, learning what worked and what could be improved upon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Watkins talk about the rapid growth of their venture, describing the first few months since their December 2024 launch as a whirlwind. Contrary to their initial expectations of a slow build, the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, with corporate events and birthday parties contributing significantly to their success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining the personal experience in business, with both Tyler and Shania emphasizing the role their dedicated team plays in fostering an inviting environment. Shania&#8217;s background in management shines as she discusses the value of nurturing a supportive work culture where staff feel like family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking ahead, Tyler and Shania envision expanding Birdie and Brews to additional locations while preserving the unique atmosphere that sets them apart. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about their entrepreneurial journey and future plans!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 22px;\">Show Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(00:00) Introduction<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(05:26) Creating Affordable Atmosphere Excellence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11:33) How Corporate Events Changed Business Model<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(17:02) Creating Vision and Operational Harmony<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(22:29) Choosing a Full Swing Simulator<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(29:28) How Sharing Dreams Drive Success<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(31:48) Navigating Team Dynamics in a Small Business<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(37:37) A Local Breweries and Staff Focus<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(39:19) Closing Thoughts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 22px;\">Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/caleb-talley-25189211b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caleb Talley<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniel-koonce-3a446a21b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel Koonce<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkie<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCqExEuOdzJWStrExSmv8d-g\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkie YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tylerwatkinspilot\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tyler Watkins<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdieandbrews.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birdie and Brews<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 22px;\">Connect with Us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you consider yourself a startup junkie? Join the conversation by following us on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/startup_junkie\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/startupjunkie\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/startupjpodcast\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Startup Junkie wants to come alongside these entrepreneurs every step of the way. Want to learn more about our services?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupjunkie.org\/contact\">Contact us today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Daniel Koonce dive into the innovative world of Birdie and Brews, an indoor golf lounge in Northwest Arkansas. They are joined by Tyler and Shania Watkins, co-founders of this unique establishment that blends the thrill of indoor sports with a welcoming lounge atmosphere. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ELBiCMZflUw?si=peJfFOmCDNyc2mnA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><br \/><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/c9d1e602\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><h3 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h3><p>In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce, Harrison Kitson, and Jeff Amerine welcome back Bo Counts, the founder of Pinpoint Fayetteville. Bo returns to discuss the fascinating niche he\u2019s carved out with Pinpoint, Arkansas\u2019s only barcade that uniquely blends retro pinball games with craft cocktails. Delving into his journey, Bo shares how his collection hobby morphed into a full-fledged business that prioritizes unique experiences over typical bar antics.<\/p><p>Bo is renowned for his knack for trend prediction, playfully dubbed \u201cBoastrodonics.\u201d He reflects on market shifts, noting how Pinpoint has offered non-alcoholic cocktails since 2017\u2014an initially overlooked concept that\u2019s gaining traction. Listeners are offered a behind-the-scenes peek into the complexities of the spirits industry, from navigating inventory challenges to innovating with popular drinks like the espresso martini. Bo also sheds light on the cultural factors influencing drinking habits, emphasizing how economic pressures steer consumers towards familiar favorites.<\/p><p>Beyond pinball and cocktails, Bo\u2019s impact extends into local entrepreneurship, where he serves on boards and consults aspiring businesses. His insights on collaboration and pushing the envelope are not only inspiring but also a testament to his commitment to community growth. As he ventures into new frontiers with projects like a restaurant and champagne bar, Bo leaves listeners with valuable advice: embrace the unknown, follow happiness, and always strive for innovation. Listen now!<\/p><p><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 22px;\">Show Notes<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(00:00) Introduction<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(04:16) Hunting Vintage Games Through Networking<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(09:21) A Curated Bar Experience Strategy<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(14:30) Predicting Future Alcohol Trends<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(19:23) Trendsetting Before Popularity Hits<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(22:11) Returning to Familiar Trends<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(27:49) Bitters: From Medicine to Cocktail<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(33:53) Rejecting the Business is Business Mentality<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(34:25) Closing Thoughts<\/span><\/p><p><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 22px;\">Links<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniel-koonce-3a446a21b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel Koonce<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/harrison-kitson-758110191\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harrison Kitson<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeffamerine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeff Amerine<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkie<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCqExEuOdzJWStrExSmv8d-g\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Junkie YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bocounts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bo Counts<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinpointfayetteville.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinpoint Fayetteville<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><strong style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 22px;\">Connect with Us!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you consider yourself a startup junkie? Join the conversation by following us on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/startup_junkie\/\">Instagram<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/startupjunkie\/\"> Facebook,<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/startupjpodcast\"> Twitter<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Startup Junkie wants to come alongside these entrepreneurs every step of the way. Want to learn more about our services?<\/span><\/p><p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startupjunkie.org\/contact\">Contact us today<\/a>!<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-podcast"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4272"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4280,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4272\/revisions\/4280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4272"}],"curies":[{"name":"gracias","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}