MAFFEO DRINKS 023 | Bootstrapping & Investors | How the founder's role evolves with scale | Part 2/2 with Paul Hletko of FEW Spirits and Goza Tequila (Chicago, IL, USA)
Aug 29, 2023
Paul Hletko, Founder of FEW Spirits & Owner of Goza Tequila, discusses scaling a drinks brand, transitioning roles, and the challenges of alcohol distribution. They delve into finding target occasions, the importance of founder field visits, and winning distributors. The conversation also touches on the differences between bootstrapping and investor starts, as well as the evolution of a founder's role as the company grows. A casual chat about Prague travel recommendations and product promotion wraps up the episode.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Navigating Operational Challenges in the Spirits Industry
04:01 • 8min
Evolving Founder's Role in Scaling a Company
11:44 • 2min
Navigating the Three-tier System in Alcohol Distribution
14:11 • 10min
Casual Prague Travel Recommendations and Product Promotion Discussion
24:18 • 3min