#150 - Field Sales Part 1: Sean Lynch, Halfday & Liquid Death

Join Daniel Scharff in this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast as he dives deep into beverage with Sean Lynch, known as the head of sales during the blast off years at Liquid Death and now President at Halfday. Daniel and Sean have a discussion focused on the growth of sales at Liquid Death especially around the field sales team responsible for so much of its success.

Sean also emphasizes the strategic importance of hiring team members aligned with brand values and reflects on his experiences with trade show strategies that drive business growth.

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Listen in as they share about:

• Halfday Iced Tea's Brand Story and Products
• Sean's Experience at Liquid Death
• Sales Strategy and Execution
• DSD Network Building
• Team Structure and Roles
• Management and Verification
• Hiring and Team Culture
• Trade Shows and Exhibitions
• Advice for Early-Stage Brands 
• Tactical Advice for In-Store Success

Episode Links:

Halfday Website
Liquid Death Website
Sean Lynch LinkedIn

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