Business & Tech
Q&A with Barrel Room Owner Adam Todd
Patch contributor Lisa Lynch-Frank sits down with Adam Todd of the Barrel Room in North Canton to find out how he turned his passion into a career and a place people love
The Barrel Room in North Canton , and we at North Canton Patch thought it'd be a great time for you to learn a little bit more about the man behind the bar — Adam Todd.
North Canton Patch: What made you decide to open a beer and wine bar?
Barrel Room owner Adam Todd: I love to hang out with people in general. I have a background in customer service and a love for wine and beer. I wanted a place where people could just come and chill.
Find out what's happening in North Cantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
North Canton Patch: Why did you choose North Canton as your location?
Todd: I have to give all the credit of finding the place to my Realtor, Amy Bolan. She found the place and I fell in love with it.
Find out what's happening in North Cantonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
North Canton Patch: How long have you had an interest in wine and beer?
Todd: I always liked craft beers. One day I went to dinner and I said, "Give me a big red wine," and from then on I loved big, red, dry wines. I was into dry wines and the American palette typically like sweet, but you have to open your mind and see what's out there.
North Canton Patch: What did you do before the Barrel Room?
Todd: I worked for Enterprise-Rent- A -Car for eight years. What a great experience that was, as well as a great company to work for. I wanted to open a wine and beer bar since I was 20 years old, but I never thought I would leave Enterprise. It was a sporadic leap of faith.
North Canton Patch: What do you think makes the Barrel Room unique?
Todd: The atmosphere. There's nothing like this. You get five-star service for an average price.
North Canton Patch: What do you think the biggest challenge is as a small-business owner?
Todd: I really would have to say just doing it. I believe that if you have something people want and you provide great customer service you can succeed.
North Canton Patch: What words of wisdom would you offer an aspiring business owner?
Todd: Never stop learning and give it everything you got and when you take care of your customers and employees you can make anything happen.
North Canton Patch: How would you describe the Barrel Room in a sentence or two?
Todd: A place you can come drink and relax with friends, family or a date. A high-end style of bar with a reasonable price range no matter if you want beer or wine.