Wine, Wax, and Wanderlust: The Story of Stylus Wine & Vinyl Bar🍷✨
What happens when you mix a world-traveling drummer with a veteran sommelier? You get Stylus Wine and Vinyl Bar, one of the most unique high-fidelity listening spaces in the Pacific Northwest.
In this episode, we sit down with Robby French to discuss how he and his wife, Krista, turned a 14-country backpacking trip into a thriving business in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. From getting inspired by metal-heavy record bars in Amsterdam to curating a 5,500+ record library, Robby shares the blueprint for blending two distinct passions into a community-driven success story.
Inside This Episode:
The “Gap Year” Spark: How traveling the world (and a global pandemic) shaped their business vision.
Curation is Key: A look at how Krista’s 20-year wine expertise meets Robby’s 25-year vinyl obsession.
Breaking the “Quiet” Stereotype: Why they ditched the formal wine bar vibe for a lively, high-fidelity experience.
The 7-Month Milestone: How Stylus became profitable almost overnight by focusing on community and quality.
Visit Stylus Wine and Vinyl Bar:
📍 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
🌐 https://styluswineandvinylbar.com
📸 @styluswineandvinylbar
If you’re a music lover, a hospitality pro, or a budding entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with gems on how to build a brand that resonates.
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