02. On Kickstarter, Legacy, and Beer: Lydia and Cody Melton of Günter Hans

Published: June 16, 2020, 2:27 a.m.

Lydia and Cody Melton, owners of the beloved European pub and cafe Günter Hans, are some of the most down-to-earth business owners you’ll ever meet. In this episode, you’ll hear all about what makes their local pub so special: the international trip that first piqued Lydia’s interest in authentic European food and drink, their hurried but seemingly serendipitous fundraising experience, and more. As new parents to their beautiful baby boy, Evariste, we’re confident both Lydia and Cody will leave you thinking more deeply about both business and the greater implications of bringing a child into the world. To no surprise, these two embody the FinalVibe mindset across the board, and we couldn’t be more grateful that they were willing to share their insights with us for an evening.

We talk European culture, sour beers, how to manage a business in the midst of adversity, parenting during quarantine, current Netflix favorites, how to give yourself the ideal Günter Hans experience, and - perhaps most importantly of all - their own personal considerations of legacy and what it means to lead a life well-lived.

If for whatever reason you have not yet spent an evening with friends enjoying their famous biergarten, Kevin and I highly encourage you to stop by Günter Hans at 7 Hitt St in the heart of Columbia, Missouri.

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