Have you ever wondered what go-to-market strategies smaller businesses use to compete with the BIG players? (like the coca colas of the world?)
Because I have…
In fact, that’s just one of the many, MANY reasons Amy Porterfield and I couldn’t wait to have this conversation with Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Whiskey. Because when I say Fawn has given these bigger-name distilleries a run for their money… boy, just wait ‘til you listen.
But that’s not all. In this episode, you’ll learn strategies and tips for embracing your purpose, taking risks, and building generational wealth once and for all.
Click play to hear all of this and…
You’ll learn the best strategies for smaller businesses to compete with larger players in their industries.
(00:00:59) How Fawn pioneered her role in the Whiskey industry as a Black woman.
(00:01:56) The importance of building a brand and what it means to “own the land for the brand”.
(00:05:32) Context behind the history of the African Americans' struggle for ownership and wealth creation.
(00:11:26) Fawn’s commitment to sharing her business knowledge, especially for marginalized communities.
(00:17:35) The influence and origin story behind Fawn’s Whiskey brand.
(00:19:20) The historical significance of African Americans in the making of Tennessee whiskey.
(00:20:06) The valuable lesson Fawn learned.
(00:20:17) The moment Fawn discovered a photo that led to her starting her business.
(00:25:52) How Fawn raised funds and offered advice to women and people of color in business.
(00:27:11) The importance of confidence and faith in entrepreneurship.
(00:30:52) Fawn’s approach to challenges and embracing abundance, even in difficult times.
(00:35:26) How Fawn finds opportunities in all situations.
(00:39:10) A framework to overcome conditioning and step into confidence.
(00:47:03) How “scarcity marketing” helped her brand when they were out of stock.
(00:50:40) Fawn Weaver shares her strategy of expanding into all 50 states, contrary to industry advice, and the importance of earned media and awards in brand building.
(00:59:35) How you can pre-order Fawn’s new book, "Love and Whiskey."
For full show notes, visit: https://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode436
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