Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food & beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Kate Lubing, Co-Owner of Han's Kombucha, located in Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

We have founded Han's Kombucha and led kombucha brewery in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Owned and operated by me & Hannah Hendrickson. Our customers range from die-hard kombucha drinkers to first-timers. We brew a "session" style booch for everyone every day.

Tell us about yourself

We started Han's kombucha with a love for kombucha from Hannah and a love for business and people from me. Hannah first started brewing in college, and I joined her shortly after. While there are plenty of challenges for women business owners, the rewards far outweigh them. The people we get to meet, becoming engrained in our community, and getting to collaborate with industry friends motivate us every day!

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Our biggest accomplishment has not just been surviving during covid but growing and scaling the business. We went from brewing in a closet to our 5300-square-foot brewery during the pandemic, and we are proud of that.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

We think one of the most challenging parts of being a business owner is the everyday curveballs that get thrown at you. However, it's also one of the most exciting parts.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Be kind to yourself, show grace in your dealings with others, and, most importantly, find joy in your actions. If you can't, you shouldn't be doing it.
  2. Be committed, willing to do the work, and realize that it isn't easy but rewarding.
  3. Be flexible and adaptable & remember that NOTHING is the end of the world, and there is always a solution. When things get hard, shift gears and try again.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.hanskombucha.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hanskombucha
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanskombucha/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-lubing-2422b310b/

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