Leadership sets the tone - Anonymous employee Distillery Employee Review

2.0
Aug 1, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people are genuinely pleasant and easy to collaborate with. There’s a strong sense of mutual respect and professionalism. Work/life balance is relatively well-maintained. I’ve been able to sustain a manageable routine without excessive after-hours demands. Compensation is decent — not groundbreaking. Don't expect bonuses as the company is underperforming and the CEO is fiscally conservative.

Cons

The CEO is dishonest, unethical, cannot communicate, and doesn't have a vision/direction. There is a complete absence of inbound lead flow, meaning outbound efforts are the sole engine for pipeline generation — which is difficult without a compelling, differentiated offering. The company struggles to articulate a clear and distinct value proposition in an already saturated custom software development market. The internal and external messaging feels generic and inconsistent.

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5.0
Aug 1, 2025
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Pros

The people are wonderful. Great culture.

Cons

A lot of turnover but the people who have stuck around are amazing.

2.0
Mar 5, 2026
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Pros

Paid okay, had the tools that were needed to do the job.

Cons

Dont believe in the company or leadership.

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