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Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com In Episode 042 I had the pleasure of chatting with André de Almeida. He is a Drinks Industry Consultant and Founder of the "Inside the Cask" website. André has 20 years of experience having worked with Loch Lomond Group, William Grant & Sons, Edrington, and other drinks companies. He is also a Drinks Jury Member at Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 1:39 Starting From Brand or Liquid? 3:51 Bringing In New Whisk(e)y Drinkers 9:18 Whisk(e)y Education 12:53 Category Bridging For Whisk(e)y 18:53 Category Jumping With Wood 25:41 Clear Target Occasion Vs Pigeonholing 27:38 Recruitment Via Cocktails 35:22 The Role Of Bottom-Up Trade 40:49 Outro About the Host: Chris Maffeo About the Guest: Andre De Almeida Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com 

Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com In episode 041, I had the pleasure of chatting with Arturo Isola, Co-Founder of Amazzoni Gin. An architect and designer by training, he entered the Drinks Industry co-creating the first Brazilian Gin on his journey to craft the perfect Negroni. I hope you will enjoy this inspiring Founder’s story. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:16 The First Brazilian Gin 8:48 Brand or Liquid Led Business? 13:14 Conceiving The Business Idea 20:06 Breaking into the On-Trade 23:02 Starting Without Investors 27:45 Entrepreneurs and Consistency 32:21 Should You Adapt to the Market? 37:00 Committing to The Dream 41:34 Contact Info & Ending About the Host: Chris Maffeo About the Guest: Arturo Isola Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com 

Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com In Episode 040, I continued the conversation with Julian Davies from Episode 039. Feel free to listen to that, as well. He started as a Sales guy for Stella Artois in the UK, then moved to SABMiller where he wrote the brand-building strategy, before taking a Senior Marketing role at Bombay Sapphire. He now consults start-ups and is the Founder of Ostara English vermouth. I hope you enjoy our chat. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:15 The Importance of Bartenders 04:27 The Social Entourage 07:37 The Limits of Misaligned KPIs 16:30 Developing Healthy KPI Habits 20:00 A Certain Occasion For A Certain Person 23:53 Liquid vs Story for Brand Building 31:22 Story Has a Purpose 34:08 What's Your Angle? 37:39 Wrap Up About The Host: Chris Maffeo About The Guest: Julian Davies Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com 

Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com In episode 039, I finally caught up with my old friend and colleague, Julian Davies. He started as a Sales guy for Stella Artois in the UK, then moved to SABMiller where he wrote the brand-building strategy, before taking a Senior Marketing role at Bombay Sapphire. He now consults start-ups and is the Founder of Ostara English vermouth. I hope you enjoy our chat. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Background 03:54 Communicating Bottom Up Philosophy 10:51 Brand Lifecycles 16:42 Difference Between Large and Small Drinks Companies 19:56 Role of The Brand Owner 26:58 Podcast and Brand Similarities 31:23 Why Start a Brand? 41:40 Outro About The Host: Chris Maffeo About The Guest: Julian Davies Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com 

Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com In Episode 038, I continued the conversation with Daniel Szor from Episode 037. Feel free to listen to that, as well. He has an incredible story as he left his 30-year Investment Management career in NYC, Paris, and London behind to build one of the first English Whisky Distilleries. I hope you will enjoy our chat. I hope you will enjoy our chat. Time Stamps (0:00) Introduction (0:10) Home Turf Advantage (3:05) Starting A Distillery: Sales (8:44) Bridging Categories (16:34) Discerning Your Market (20:46) Home Turf Authenticity (27:57) Creating A Sales Team (33:51) Small Brand Owner Expectations About the guest: Daniel Szor About the Host: Chris Maffeo Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com 

Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com In Episode 037, I had the honor of chatting with Daniel Szor, Founder of the Cotswolds Distillery. He has an incredible story as he left his 30-year Investment Management career in NYC, Paris, and London behind to build one of the first English Whisky Distilleries. I hope you will enjoy our chat. Time Stamps (0:00) Introduction (1:14) Building Demand & Background (8:02) Why England? (12:52) Developing English Whisky (19:49) Whisky Innovation (25:58) Distilling Brand Messaging Down (32:09) Getting Your Foot In The Door (36:33) The Beauty of Off-trade About the Host: Chris Maffeo About the Guest: Daniel Szor Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com 

Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com In Episode 036, I continued my conversation with Sebastian Barnick in Episode 035. Feel free to listen to that, as well. Starting life in the Royal Navy, he became a certified distiller and WSET educator with a wealth of experience in wines and luxury spirits. He is an NPD professional and runs a sustainable contract distillery in the UK. I hope you will enjoy our chat. I hope you will enjoy our chat. Time Stamps (0:17); Authenticity in Brands (11:23); Modern and Traditional Target Occasions (17:17); Hometown Authenticity (22:28); Bridging Categories (26:43); Categories from a Distiller's perspective (33:55); Early Adopters (38:28); Best Part of being a Distiller About the Host: Chris Maffeo About the Guest: Sebastian Barnick Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com 

Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com In Episode 035, I chatted with Sebastian Barnick, Director at Pleasant Land Distillery. Starting life in the Royal Navy, he became a certified distiller and WSET educator with a wealth of experience in wines and luxury spirits. He is an NPD professional and runs a sustainable contract distillery in the UK. I hope you will enjoy our chat. Timestamps (1:36); Origins of a Liquid and Brand (7:48); Rectifying Vs Distilling (11:10); Disconnect between Pricing and Quality (18:42); The Bottom Up Era (20:04); Value Chain Construction (27:01); Where Do The First 10,000 Pounds Go About The Host: Chris Maffeo About the Guest: Sebastian Barnick Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com 

Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com This bonus episode was recorded at Bar Convent Berlin 2023, where Chris Maffeo held a presentation as a guest of Park Street University. Interested in having the slides? Download them here: https://chrismaffeo.gumroad.com/l/demystifyinggenz?_gl=1*1dg8lxc*_ga*NzY1NzcyNzM1LjE3MDAzMTE5Nzk.*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*MTcwMDUxMzAyMC41LjAuMTcwMDUxMzAyMC4wLjAuMA.. About the Host: ⁠Chris Maffeo⁠ About the venue: ⁠BCB - Bar Convent Berlin⁠ All rights reserved: ⁠Park Street⁠ Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com 

Episode Deep-Dive Analysis Available at maffeodrinks.com In Episode 034, I spoke to Gaetano Chiavetta. He heads UK & Italy On-trade at Everleaf Drinks | B Corp. He has previously worked for Global Brands and brings Bar Manager and Bartender experience from several On-trade venues in London. I hope you will enjoy our chat. Time Stamps (2:26); Building Demand (7:46); Targeting Via Wholesalers (17:17); Building Systems For Connection (26:28); Value of The Cocktail Menu (29:58); Do The Homework (39:10); Growing Beyond Your Home Market (42:12); Contact Gaetano About The Host: Chris Maffeo About The Guest: Gaetano Chiavetta Interested in Group Subscriptions, Keynote Presentations or Advisory? You can get in touch at bottomup@maffeodrinks.com or find out more at maffeodrinks.com