Listen to this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast headlining Scout Driscoll, Founder and CEO of VINT, Wine Branding & Design. Scout narrates her awakening and how she found herself in the alcohol beverage industry. Among other things, Scout talks about how it started with a kernel and expanded her drive behind promoting products and experiences people are passionate about and what it means to “design for good” through strategic branding.
Read MoreIn this episode of the Alexi Cashen Show, sit down with Alexi as she talks with Sara Moll, Founder and CEO of Vin Social, about Sara’s mission to completely rethink and modernize the way consumers learn about and discover wine. Listen in as Alexi and Sara discuss Sara’s multiple facets of the wine industry, how wine refueled her soul, and how she created this unique experience to help brands thrive. Stay tuned!
Read MoreIn this episode of the Alexi Cashen Show, Alexi sits down with Kate Holden, the Owner of De Luca Fine Wines, to discuss the importance of creating an experience with your brand. Listen in as Kate talks about how she’s furnishing a different approach to drinking wine, how to provide a unique and tailed experience for your customers, and how to leap out of your comfort zone as an entrepreneur and leader. Stay tuned!
Read MoreListen to this episode of the Alexi Cashen Show to hear from Ashley DuBois Leonard, the Founder and CEO of InnoVint. Alexi and Ashley discuss Ashley’s experience in winemaking, the vision behind creating InnoVint, and how InnoVint has impacted the wine and alcoholic beverage industries. Stay tuned!
Read MoreListen to this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast featuring Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits. Deborah shares the inspiring story of her journey in the wine industry, reveals her passion for amplifying women’s roles in the wine space, and discusses how every stakeholder, entrepreneur, and wine lover can contribute to Women of the Vine & Spirits’ mission. Stay tuned!
Read MoreListen 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!
Read MoreIn this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast, Alexi sits down with Maria Calvert, Co-founder of Hispanics in Wine, to discuss the representation and diversity problem in the wine industry — and reveal what we can do to inspire change today. Listen in as Maria talks about creating Hispanics in Wine, the importance of creating inclusivity in the wine industry, and how to advance the roles of Hispanics and Latinx employees in the wine world today. Stay tuned!
Read MoreListen to Kate Laughlin on this episode of the Alexi Cashen Show as she shares her story about becoming the CEO of Martine’s Wines. You don’t want to miss Kate’s discussion about the importance of mentorship, the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur in the wine industry, and her best tips and tricks for succeeding as a wine-focused entrepreneur or investor. Stay tuned!
Read MoreIn this co-interview between Alexi Cashen of The Alexi Cashen Podcast and Emily Gold and Liz Willette Danneels of The Fine Line Podcast, three remarkable women in the wine industry talk about the illusion of having it all and making the most out of every experience. Tune in as they discuss their journey into the wine industry, what it is like to be a woman in wine, how to find the right balance in work and in life, why they decided to start their own podcasts, and more.
Read MoreFind out more about Christy Frank of Wine Australia, New York, and her incredible journey in the wine industry on this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast. Tune in as Alexi talks to Christy about what it’s like to start her own wine store, the factors that independent retailers consider before scaling their business, how to eliminate the barriers in starting independent retail stores, and the romance novel that she’s working on that will give everyone a glimpse of what wine trips are like.
Read MoreLearn more about accessing and using consumer behavior data in the beverage alcohol industry on this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast. Tune in as Alexi chats with Mike Provance, CEO and Founder of 3x3 Insights, about the types and sources of data they collect, how retailers and brands are using and can use the data, how the data democratizes market entry, and how it will shape beverage alcohol marketing in the coming years.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast, Alexi interviews Elenteny Imports’ Alcohol Compliance Manager, Marisa Wilairat, about her work in the company and the growth that she has experienced through her role. Marisa shares her story about the significant career risks she took, the burden and honor of risk-taking, leadership lessons she gained throughout her career, and the milestones and achievements that she has reached with Elenteny Imports. Stay tuned.
Read MoreIn this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast, Aaron Polsky, Founder of LiveWire, talks about how he became a bartender and how his career in the alcoholic beverage industry has evolved through the years. He highlights the common struggles of bartenders and why he decided to start LiveWire. He also shares how LiveWire serves as a platform for bartenders and his advice for those who want to start a business in the industry.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast as she looks back on her podcasting journey that she kicked off during the 2020 pandemic. Tune in as she talks with John Corcoran of Rise25 about why she decided to start a podcast, how podcasting has been advantageous for her business and personal development, and how much further she plans to take her podcast in 2021.
Read MoreFind out what it is in this episode of the Alexi Cashen Show, as Alexi sits down with Josh Jacobs, Co-Founder and CEO of Speakeasy Co., to talk about his company and what they can do for beverage alcohol brands. Josh also discusses the e-commerce alcohol sales boom, how beverage alcohol brands can leverage the trend, and the future that awaits the beverage alcohol industry. Stay tuned.
Read MoreIn this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast, former Beverage Director at the Keith McNally restaurant group, Rebecca Banks, looks back on her career and talks about what needs to change for the hospitality industry going into the future. She also shares the challenges that women face in the industry and the things she wishes she learned early on in her career. Stay tuned.
Read MoreTune in to this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast as Alexi Cashen interviews Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman's Community of Businesses about how he started his business and how he successfully maintained their vision while growing their company. Ari also shares how the vision of Zingerman's propelled it to where it is today, how to go about creating a detailed vision for your business, and why dealing with mistakes and accepting their role in your life can be helpful to your journey towards success.
Read MoreTune in to this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast as Alexi Cashen talks with Christian Troy, CEO of Indie Wineries, about how to gamify wine sales and use it to grow your market. He shares first-hand sales stories that capture how he thinks about sales, rules of the game for success, and why he considers inventories as the holy grail of wine companies. Stay tuned.
Read MoreJoin Alexi Cashen in this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast as she interviews Delphine Gardére, CEO of Rhum Barbancourt, about going back to her family’s roots and running the oldest Haitian rum distillery. Delphine also shares with Alexi the different hats she wore before becoming CEO of Rhum Barbancourt, how they keep their products sustainable, and what she learned from her father when she first started working in their company. Stay tuned.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast, Alexi Cashen talks with Maggie Henriquez, President, and CEO at Krug, about her illustrious career and what led her to the wine industry. Maggie freely shares the wealth of experience and knowledge that she gained throughout her career, the important lessons she learned along the way, and the secret to her success at Krug. Stay tuned.
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