My name is Brian, and I'm an entrepreneur
Welcome to None for Me
Welcome to None for Me
Where entrepreneurship and sobriety go hand in hand.
I’m Brian Miller—an entrepreneur, creative director, and brand strategist with two successful exits under my belt, including the recent sale of Seir Hill, a premium non-alcoholic spirits brand I founded, to Better Rhodes. My decision to embrace sobriety in May 2022 didn’t just change my personal life—it reshaped my entire approach to business.
Why None for Me?
The name None for Me started as a simple response to a drink offer. But it’s come to mean much more. It represents a mindset—one of clarity, discipline, and intentionality. It’s a declaration that we don’t need to dull our edge to thrive. For founders, creators, and high performers, saying “none for me” isn’t about limitation—it’s about liberation.
Sobriety has made me sharper, more present, and more purpose-driven. And it’s not just about alcohol—it’s about saying no to the things that drain us, so we can say yes to what matters most.
What You’ll Find Here
None for Me is a place for real talk about building businesses while staying grounded. Through essays, reflections, and behind-the-scenes stories, I share what I’ve learned at the intersection of sobriety and entrepreneurship, including:
Life as a Founder: What it takes to start something from nothing, build it with heart, and sell it with integrity.
Living Clear: How sobriety enhances creativity, leadership, and decision-making.
Hard-Won Lessons: The stuff no one tells you about startup life—the failures, pivots, and personal growth that come with the territory.
Practical Tools: Advice for balancing ambition with wellness, leading without burnout, and building businesses that align with your values.
This isn’t just a sobriety blog, and it’s not just a startup journal. It’s a space for anyone who wants to do meaningful work without losing themselves along the way.
The Seir Hill Story
One of the proudest chapters in my career was building Seir Hill—a non-alcoholic spirits brand inspired by my own journey to quit drinking. What started as a passion project turned into a movement in the sober-curious space. In 2024, the brand was acquired by Better Rhodes, proving to me (and hopefully to others) that sober living doesn’t hold you back in business—it gives you a competitive edge.
A Different Kind of Success Story
The entrepreneurial world often glamorizes hustle, overindulgence, and burnout. But I believe in a different path—one defined by clarity, consistency, and conviction. None for Me is about showing that you can be successful without losing yourself in the process.
Who I Am Outside the Office
When I’m not writing, strategizing, or mentoring other founders, I’m home in Wilton, Connecticut, with my wife, two daughters, and six cats. We live in a barn built in 1744, where I’ve learned that the best ideas often come from quiet mornings, long walks, and time spent away from screens.
Thanks for being here.
Whether you’re a founder, someone navigating sobriety, or just rethinking what success means to you, I hope None for Meoffers insight, encouragement, and maybe a little courage. Let’s redefine what it means to build something great.
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