We had the good fortune of connecting with Steven Laatsch and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Steven, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
My Business Plan for Rocket Axe Throwing was Written a Bar Napkin at one of my venues. If I could collaborate with an established Brewery, Sports Bar, that was serving Great Food and Libations, we could partner and Stand up a couple Axe Throwing Lanes and “Give away Corporate Events during the week when the Establishment Is Slow, and Get them for Full Price on Weekends with Friends and Families.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My first half of Professional Life was an Enlisted Nuclear Power Submarine Sailor, made E-7, Chief, in 10 years, received my Dregree in Nuclear Engineering and was picked as LDO Naval Officer for my following years with the Navy retiring as Lieutenant. Moved on to the civilian sector, now working at Waste Water Plant for the city I reside in, learning biologist. Left me with time for a side hustle to see what I could make for myself.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Worlds my palette, Which city in what country??? My 6 venues here in Illinios are amazing, I truly believe my work has made them all better! Psycho Silos is amazing, tossed iron with Arron Lewis the other Day in a corn field in Langley, IL. Bradley Basketball players with coach Wardell every year at Industy Brewing in Peoria, Il, and the 100 Employees from Rivian next Tuesday at Gill Street Sport Bar in Bloomington, IL that just called tonight!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
US Navy ret. 20+ years Life in the Submarine Force never had allowed me to dabble in Entrepreneurship! Gave me many Skills, but not much time. Could you Hold my Axe??

Website: www.Rocketaxe.com

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