re: Anyone here started their own bar?

jbgleason pretty much nailed it!!
My brother worked in the bar industry for years. He saved for years and finally built his own bar. After a year of owning his own establishment, he sold his share and left the business for good. He was dying a slow death...drinking too much, drug use, shady arse friends that steal, crazy bitches, people jumping him in the parking lot, etc. As his big brother it was tough, he had some dark days and it tore my parents up. We pleaded with him to find another way of life.
He lived off his payout for a while and learned a new trade. He's a father now and couldn't be happier, he's an actual part of the family again.
Don't own a bar bro!!!