[darkcloud]

I knew someone that became a partial owner of a mom and pop place out of college.

Did pretty decent at the start. But eventually ended up having to sell his share of the business back. The guy dicked around too much and gave too much product away to acquaintances(place was on a bar street between 3 small colleges). Caught up to him and he was in debt up to his eye balls. Had to sell to basically break even.

Was a killer store too. Since his departure they've expanded his shop and opened 2-3 others in the region.