Amy Ezrin on the Success of Specialization (and Singing Opera)

Amy Ezrin is Partner at The Piedmont Guy, a national importer of fine wines exclusively from the Italian region of Piedmont. Amy founded Amy Ezrin Consulting, where she helps wineries position their brand, coordinate with importers, and increase sales. 

Over the course of her storied career, Amy has held many esteemed positions, at Skurnik Wines, Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Senior Vice President of Massanois Imports, and more.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • How Amy Ezrin got into the wine industry and developed a niche in imports and distribution 

  • What Amy’s early jobs in the wine industry taught her about wine and business management 

  • The ins and outs of the U.S wine industry — and how to find an area of specialization 

  • Amy shares the story of how she became a partner at The Piedmont Guy

  • Amy talks about the pros and cons of the wine industry 

  • The story behind Amy’s Sandy Giovese wine in a box project

In this episode…

Do you want to jumpstart a career in the wine industry? Or, are you looking for proven strategies to help you level up your current wine-related job? If so, this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast is for you! 

If you’re interested in finding unparalleled success in the wine industry, there’s a not-so-secret sauce that you need to master: specialization. According to Amy Ezrin, wine expert extraordinaire, your success in the wine industry is defined by becoming uniquely positioned and capable of fulfilling a role in one area. But, choosing an area of specialization can be daunting. So, how can you find your sweet spot in the wine business and reach new heights of success today? 

Listen to this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast as Alexi Cashen sits down with Amy Ezrin, Partner of The Piedmont Guy and Independent Wine Consultant at Amy Ezrin Consulting. Amy talks about her journey into wine importing and distribution, finding her niche in the wine industry, and the lessons she’s learned so far in her career — all while singing opera on the side. Amy even sings a bit of opera freestyle, so you don’t want to miss this exciting episode!

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