A Cider House in the Nation’s Capital
DC Storefront Episode 1: Sharing the story behind the store
Jared Fackrell opened Capitol Cider House in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC in 2018. You might think cider runs in his veins, but like many entrepreneurs, he is a first-time business owner with a passion for unleashing the power of the apple.
He learned to make cider from books, online tutorials, and a lot of trial and error. Jared says to be an entrepreneur, you just need to dive in and get started, follow your gut, and keep experimenting.
Listen now:
In this episode we discuss:
- Resilience and perseverance
- Experimentation and going with your gut
- The best advice anyone gave Jared
- It used to be the “stinky Safeway” but now it has a new name — reflections on how Petworth is gentrifying
- Appealing to your target market
- What to do when you’re locked in a bathroom the day before your business opens
Questions:
What surprised you about this interview? Is there anything you would like to ask Jared? And, who else should we have on our podcast?
Let us know in the comments below or on our Instagram, @DCStorefront
A clue about our next guest…
The next episode is going to be a laughing matter with an entrepreneur that is sure to stay with you forever once you walk out of his store… Any guesses?
Links and Resources
- Capitol Cider House is located at 3930 Georgia Ave NW in Washington, DC, just a few blocks from the Petworth metro station. You can find them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Designer Paul Dunbar
- Finger Lakes Cider House
- DC’s Safeway names
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