How does a west coast kid end up living in Nashville? 

The short answer? I have absolutely no clue. 

And no, I don't have a secret music career. 

I've always had a habit of betting on myself and jumping into things that are out of my comfort zone. 

Six years ago, I packed up my car, drove to Austin, and accepted a job I knew nothing about. I knew nobody. I had no clue what I was doing. I just wanted to leave my hometown and see what I was capable of. 

That's pretty much been the theme of my life ever since. 

When you move to a new city knowing nobody, you become obsessed with saying yes. Happy Hours. Pools. Lakes. Stadiums. Venues. Concerts. Boats. You get the gist. 

I became obsessed with meeting people, building great friendships, and experiencemaxxing. 

At the same time, I became increasingly focused on my health, sleep, nutrition, and becoming the best version of myself. I stopped drinking, cut back on excess caffeine, ate a healthier diet, and became intentional about how I showed up each day. 

I became obsessed with growth, productivity, and pushing myself. 

That mindset helped me become a top performer in my sales career. Then one day, I was unexpectedly let go. 

Sometimes, life shows you it has bigger plans. 

I went to Scottsdale. Miami. And started asking myself a simple question: What's next? 

Then, on a flight home from Miami, I had an epiphany. 

The more intentional I became about my lifestyle, the harder it felt to find options that fit the social experiences I loved. 

Why does going out always seem to come with trade-offs? 

In that moment, Statement was born.

- Spencer Silberman
Founder, Statement Beverages