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Brian Jensen

San Diego, CA

Owner, Bottlecraft Beer Shop & Tasting Room

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Brian Jensen joined the group Beer

28 weeks ago

Brian Jensen Hey everyone, I'm just about to open a boutique craft beer shop and tasting room and wanted to know if anyone had recommendations for a POS system. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

46 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

Amanda Veinott: Hey Brian, that sounds like an awesome business! Where is it located? When I was in the restaurant industry, I used Oasis and really liked it.
46 weeks ago

Brian Jensen: The shop will be in San Diego. Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out.
45 weeks ago

Brian Jensen joined the group Entrepreneurs

46 weeks ago

Brian Jensen Anyone know anything about Gov grants for young entrepreneurs? Do they exist? What's the process?

100 weeks ago from Upstarts!

Devin Chasanoff: I remember reading something recently about NYC doing something to provide early-stage funding for entrepreneurs, but I can't seem to find it now. ...MoreI remember reading something recently about NYC doing something to provide early-stage funding for entrepreneurs, but I can't seem to find it now. Please let me know what you find, as I'm interested as well!
99 weeks ago

Brian Jensen I just finished reading this (http://bit.ly/bFq2uT) article in the Financial Times about a retired Nasa astronaut now working at Google. The article describes how Ed Lu joined with no clear job description and goes on to exhibit how "people with cross-disciplinary skills can prove invaluable. Though they don't fit into any particular role, they can enrich the company culture, and uncover new business opportunities." An encouraging read for those of us with unconventional backgrounds!

101 weeks ago from Career Changers

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Rebecca MacDonald: Great story, Brian, thanks for sharing! I once hired someone for similar reasons and never regretted it. I love that this highlights the value of ...MoreGreat story, Brian, thanks for sharing! I once hired someone for similar reasons and never regretted it. I love that this highlights the value of "people with cross-disciplinary skills." It's an undervalued approach in many companies, which is why Google is still a leader.
101 weeks ago

Scott Rossow: Nice find, Brian. Thanks for sharing; definitely well-suited for this group. Hopefully my good looks, charm and quick wit will someday 'enrich' ...MoreNice find, Brian. Thanks for sharing; definitely well-suited for this group. Hopefully my good looks, charm and quick wit will someday 'enrich' some company's culture while uncovering new business opportunities.
101 weeks ago

Ryan Healy What are everyone's thoughts on Bloom Energy? They've been getting some serious press with 60 Minutes and now the whole world writing about them. John Doerr says that its like the Google IPO http://tcrn.ch/9KtiuO. It sounds like they're really on to something, of course I would hope so after raising $400 million before they even came out with a product!

102 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups and Upstarts!1 more

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Jason Drohn: I hope it's a success too. The amazing thing is that it's being beta'd commercially. If the product can fly with Google and FedEx, it's bound to ...MoreI hope it's a success too. The amazing thing is that it's being beta'd commercially. If the product can fly with Google and FedEx, it's bound to be a winner.

I for one was excited when I read about it a few weeks ago.
101 weeks ago

Jennifer Anthony: I have no idea, but I really hope they succeed! While I was watching the co-founder/CEO on 60 minutes, I noticed his face was just lit up with ...MoreI have no idea, but I really hope they succeed! While I was watching the co-founder/CEO on 60 minutes, I noticed his face was just lit up with excitement when he spoke about the technology he is working on and his dreams for the future. It was motivating actually. :)
101 weeks ago

Brian Jensen I'm working on a concept for a co-working cafe and made a short (10 question) survey to help explore the idea. I would really appreciate you taking a moment to add to the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6HQ9XN5 Thanks!

104 weeks ago from Location Independent

Isao Kato: Done - what about including "non-US + Country" as an option for selecting the address? I had to choose so picked Alaska, zip code 00000.
104 weeks ago

Brian Jensen I'm working on a concept for a co-working cafe and made a short (10 question) survey to help explore the idea. Please contribute to my mini test and take a moment to fill it out. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6HQ9XN5 Thank you!

104 weeks ago from The Modern Strategist

Amanda Fox: Sounds like an interested concept. I'm interested to know what others felt about it. Any chance you could clue us in on the results once they've ...MoreSounds like an interested concept. I'm interested to know what others felt about it. Any chance you could clue us in on the results once they've been tabulated? I have litte need for such a service, but I wouldn't be suprised if other under 30 professionals would like a dedicated workspace away from the office.
104 weeks ago

Brian Jensen I too need your help! I'm working on a concept for a co-working cafe and made a short (10 question) survey to help explore the idea. Please contribute to my mini test and take a moment to fill it out. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6HQ9XN5 Thank you!

104 weeks ago from Upstarts!

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Brian Jensen: JR - Thanks for taking the survey and directing me to the other networks. I'm looking at locations in Orange County and San Diego at the moment. ...MoreJR - Thanks for taking the survey and directing me to the other networks. I'm looking at locations in Orange County and San Diego at the moment. Originally I was looking into starting a straightforward co-working space but making it profitable seemed difficult. That led me to the concept of combining a coffeehouse, Kinkos and coworking space, breaking even on the coffee and food and making a profit on the additional co-working amenities. Diversification! Let me know your thoughts!
104 weeks ago

Tony Deblauwe: Interesting Brian. I'd be curious about the feedback you're getting
104 weeks ago

Donna Fenn Hello everyone! Our group is growing nicely, but we've only heard from a fraction of you. If you haven't already, could I twist your arm to take minute to introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about what you'd like to get out of this group? Thanks!

106 weeks ago from Upstarts!

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Brian Jensen: Hey everyone! My name's Brian, I recently quite my job in wine sales to write a business plan for a very unique cafe concept that focuses on ...MoreHey everyone! My name's Brian, I recently quite my job in wine sales to write a business plan for a very unique cafe concept that focuses on freelancers in Southern California. While I sometimes miss the comfort of my old pay check, I'm truly learning something new every day that I would probably never know had I not taken this risk. Next task: finding investors...Ed, let's talk!
102 weeks ago

Delta Waters: hey! Delta here...I have been wanting to be a "solopreneur" since I sold pretty rocks to my friends in 5th grade. I am going live with my ...Morehey! Delta here...I have been wanting to be a "solopreneur" since I sold pretty rocks to my friends in 5th grade. I am going live with my (very-simple-yes-I-did-it-myself) website on 1 March to write resumes for grads and those with gaps in their work history. All my other biz ideas have stalled and so I am wanting to hear how 'yall move forward successfully in the business side of things. Since I have a "micro business" I wear many hats. As the Talking Heads sang, "How do I work this?" Thanks for all that you guys do. We rock!
101 weeks ago

Brian Jensen I'm heading out to London next week, anyone know of some restaurants/pubs/cafes/etc I should try? I really want to try St. John

111 weeks ago from Brazen Foodies

Steven Moody My career includes restaurant management, legal research, online marketing, and a failed startup. It's difficult to identify the job that would make me happiest (these were all enjoyable in their own way) but I think the big theme is holding influential, intelligent conversations with diverse people. I guess that makes me suitable for a lot of jobs; is this a blessing or a curse?

112 weeks ago from JobSTART 101

Brian Jensen: Hey Steven, I have an equally diverse background and am also trying to figure out what careers best fit my personality. In the process, I've found ...MoreHey Steven, I have an equally diverse background and am also trying to figure out what careers best fit my personality. In the process, I've found a tool that helped me with deciphering what makes me happiest: the mental state of "flow" - http://bit.ly/57Gr6U
112 weeks ago

Brian Jensen If anyone else is trying to figure out what careers best fit their personality, I've found another tool that helped me with deciphering the issue: the mental state of "flow" - http://bit.ly/57Gr6U

113 weeks ago from Career Changers

Vanessa Alvarado: I like this “Flow” concept and how you used it to answer the question, “What was I born to do?” Without thinking of it terms of how time “flows” ...MoreI like this “Flow” concept and how you used it to answer the question, “What was I born to do?” Without thinking of it terms of how time “flows” when you do what you’re born to do, it would have been incredibly difficult to answer. Now I’ll be more attentive to how time “flows” when I work on any particular project.
113 weeks ago

melissa: Hi Brian,
Just visted your blog on "flow." Co-incidentally, I experienced an engaging telephone consultation with Dave Dutton, of ...MoreHi Brian,
Just visted your blog on "flow." Co-incidentally, I experienced an engaging telephone consultation with Dave Dutton, of stuckinarut.com. The exercise was called the Clarifier and one of the mini themes was the flow!
Melissa Martin
careercoachingbyphone.com
113 weeks ago

Brian Jensen What strategy do you think newspapers should take to stay afloat? As a strategic exercise, I took on the matter and wrote up my thoughts (http://bit.ly/71MtGN). I'd love to hear everyone's insight and what they come up with.

113 weeks ago from The Modern Strategist

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Jeremiah Bourque: I've looked into virtual book publishing sites like http://issuu.com . I'd ...MoreI've looked into virtual book publishing sites like http://issuu.com . I'd been pointed there. It's like... the total opposite of what will save newspapers. It's full of e-zines rather than e-books: gloss, images, fancy layouts and graphics, hype and razzle dazzle.

I think you're on to something. A text format on something like a Kindle would be like RSS on a portable reader. I'd want to sell future e-books like that. Market my blog. Publish. Convenience is something people will pay for.
113 weeks ago

Jeremiah Bourque: Brian! Check this out. MoreBrian! Check this out. http://www.idealog.com/blog/baker-taylor-has-the-next-big-thing-in-ebook...
112 weeks ago

Karan Chandidas Has anyone ever heard of "Guanxi"? Apparently, it's an age-old Chinese strategy of doing business with those you know and trust. That's what I've heard! Anyone care to add anything to that?

113 weeks ago from The Modern Strategist

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R. Stavros Bezas: I learned about it in B-school. I believe it was MCD that had a difficult time entering China as they did not develop it prior to launching. ...MoreI learned about it in B-school. I believe it was MCD that had a difficult time entering China as they did not develop it prior to launching. Having Gaunxi was so important to the people that as a culture they had no interest in a business without it. This speaks volumes to the amount of effort and foresight that needs to go into relationship and trust building as early in the process as possible. Define yourself with these principles and Gaunxi will follow. :) Great topic to bring up!
112 weeks ago

Amanda Fox: Wow...look at all you smarty-pants. Was I the only one that didn't like Wheaties? :P
112 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh I've been really busy lately, so I'm really into finding quick-cook recipes that aren't total junk. Last night I found this blog post - http://bit.ly/2axrrB - and cooked the Lentil recipe. It was a hit.

114 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Ryan Paugh: Cassie, they have canned everything these days ... I'm all about doing it from scratch, but after a long day sometimes you just need to cut corners.
113 weeks ago

Erin Murtagh: one of my quick go-tos now is this black bean soup: Moreone of my quick go-tos now is this black bean soup: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/black-bean-sou... ...I actually simplified it even more. Its so easy and very filling!
113 weeks ago

Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer Inspired by Mehnaz and my curiosity - What was the yummiest thing you ate last weekend on Thanksgiving day(apart from the Turkey ofcourse)? I had the yummiest Chicken curry that a Colombian friend made.

114 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!

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Mehnaz Thawer: It wasn't TG over here, but my sister made a lovely apple crumble...i would really have liked a spiced cream with it, but it might have been too ...MoreIt wasn't TG over here, but my sister made a lovely apple crumble...i would really have liked a spiced cream with it, but it might have been too much to ask :)
114 weeks ago

Nicole Thorpe: Boring... but I must say apple pie. I'm fairly certain my friend makes the best pie in the entire world!
114 weeks ago

Brian Jensen What's everyone going to be drinking with their turkey on Thanksgiving? I'm going with Riesling and Pinot Noir.

115 weeks ago from Wine

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Daniela Bolzmann: Brian, I am already planning next Thanksgivings wine, see post above, lol.
85 weeks ago

JRandom42: Homemade Jamacian White Lightning. Been a tradition since 1983.
85 weeks ago

Brian Jensen The end to the 47-year embargo of Cuban goods looks to be in sight, hello Cuban Rum and Havana Mojitos! - http://bit.ly/1j9t2k

116 weeks ago from Wine

Nicole Thorpe: This is amazing news.
116 weeks ago

If anyone lives in Orange County or is visiting southern CA, there is a new place on Main St. in Huntington Beach called Main Street Wine Company. Awesome wines, good prices, and a bar so you can try one out before you buy. Oh and great music/atmosphere!

116 weeks ago from Wine

Brian Jensen: I hate to admit it, but I live right down the street and have not yet stopped in. This week for sure! Have you tried Zimzala in the Shorebreak ...MoreI hate to admit it, but I live right down the street and have not yet stopped in. This week for sure! Have you tried Zimzala in the Shorebreak Hotel? A little pricey, but good.
116 weeks ago

: I have been to Zimzala once, I got Sangria. It seemed like the best deal because it came in a really big glass. :)
116 weeks ago

Brian Jensen Yes, I'd prefer to stay in S. California. And I see the rational behind hedging my bets by continuing to work while I both write a business plan and hunt for a job. Aside from keeping the lights on, work helps to keep me plugged into the business community making networking more possible.

117 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Brian Jensen Thanks PT, I'm going to start searching the lists right away (any suggestions on where startups post?). Another thought I had is to take a very simple job that just pays the bills and put a lot of effort into finishing one of the many business plans I've started. Jose - Great idea but the company I work for prides itself on having everyone start in sales and move up from there. No lateral moves unfortunately.

117 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Penelope Trunk: Startups post at TechCrunch. But really, I think you need to know someone at a startup in order to get an interview there. It's too risky for a ...MoreStartups post at TechCrunch. But really, I think you need to know someone at a startup in order to get an interview there. It's too risky for a startup to hire someone cold. So, to that end, I really recommend that you milk Brazen Careerist for all it's networking glory. Tons of people here work at startups. You need to find the ones in S. Calif, yes?
117 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk: And, here's a reality check for everyone trying to get a business off the ground: You can write your business plan and do a job hunt and do a job ...MoreAnd, here's a reality check for everyone trying to get a business off the ground: You can write your business plan and do a job hunt and do a job at the same time. Really. It's a smart way to operate. It's hedging your bets.
117 weeks ago

Brian Jensen Hating my job after 3 months (actually, I've known it wasn't for me since week one). Should I follow my parent's advice and suck it up until I've been there a year so I can put the experience on a resume? Or, should I venture out into the uncertain world of unemployment? Can I put my three months of sales experience on a resume?

117 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Penelope Trunk: This is a great post by Jamie Varon (she's on Brazen Careerist) about why you should quit a job you hate after just two weeks:

MoreThis is a great post by Jamie Varon (she's on Brazen Careerist) about why you should quit a job you hate after just two weeks:

http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/03/11/twentysomething-why-its-smart-t...
117 weeks ago

Jose Nunez: Is there any other position with the same company that you would like to work in? maybe you can talk to your manager or hr person regarding ...MoreIs there any other position with the same company that you would like to work in? maybe you can talk to your manager or hr person regarding changing positions
117 weeks ago

Brian Jensen (Great idea for a group Amybeth!) Gallo Wine Company is hiring in Southern California. LMK if interested in the company or the industry.

119 weeks ago from We're Hiring

Keely Myres: Where in SoCal and what type of job?
113 weeks ago

Tyler Durbin Ever think about what your brand says about you after joining a new sales organization? Here are my insights...http://bit.ly/3k559z

120 weeks ago from Sales Professionals

Brian Jensen: Great piece Tyler. Now that I'm finally getting a handle on my new job (I'm 6 wks in), my focus is shifting from the basics to these details
119 weeks ago

Brian Jensen: In regards to starting early, I arrived on-time to a team meeting recently and was chided by my manager, "if you're on-time, you're late"
119 weeks ago

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