Doug’s new job at the Glacier Sun Winery (formally Going to the Sun Winery)

In March of this year (2011), Doug was hired to be the Manager and Wine Maker for the new Glacier Sun Winery (formally Going to the Sun Winery).  The new winery is owned by Dave and Dana Cordell who also own the Apple Barrel Fruit Stand in Kalispell.  So, does this mean Doug’s new Prodigy Winery is already a failure before it even opened the doors?  Do we add it to the list of other failures managed by Doug including Lake Missoula Cellars, The Cellars, ClearWeather Wines and the Rock Creek Winery?  Probably.  So, what can we expect from Doug in running this new winery in Kalispell?  As mentioned in previous posts, Doug is lazy, period.  He is also closed minded, doesn't like to be told what to do and has very poor business and management skills.  He will probably spend his days sitting in front of a computer surfing the web as opposed to doing real work in running a winery.  His habits will not change from his previous businesses.  For heaven’s sake, do not let him be in charge of the financials or any money for the Glacier Sun Winery.  He still has to file taxes for 2010 on his last business and pay those he owes on his account receivables.  Give it a year and he will be bumping heads with Dave and Dana Cordell.  A piece of advice for Dave and Dana is use zero tolerance.  Do not put up with Doug’s antics.  If you want the business to succeed, get a real wine maker with some business sense or even common sense and be sure to read the rest of the posts in this blog.  Remember, you were warned about Doug.