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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)

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,…

FromThe MAFFEO DRINKS Podcast


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,…

FromThe MAFFEO DRINKS Podcast

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of the Maffeo Drinks Podcast, we continue interviewing Paul Hletko, Founder of FEW Spirits & Owner of Goza Tequila. FEW was part of the vanguard of the Craft Spirits Movement, with Paul leading the charge. They are a masterclass in building a drinks brand bottom up. I hope you enjoy our chat.

Main Topics Discussed:

Zero to One Bottle
• Finding your target occasion
•Bootstrapping Vs Investor Starts

One Bottle to One Case
• Is your target occasion scalable?
• Adapting your drinking occasion
• Winning distributors

One Case to One Pallet
•Advantages of a broad portfolio of drinks
• Importance of Founder Field Visits, even when big
•Transitioning to Indirect Sales

About the Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Maffeo⁠⁠⁠⁠
About the Guest: Paul Hletko

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Released:
Aug 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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This is a podcast for people interested in the drinks industry. With a no-nonsense approach, it focuses on how beverage brands are built in the On-trade. Each episode brings insights on building a brand from the bottom up, from glass to bottle, to case, to pallet. Host Chris Maffeo brings all his industry experience, building premium brands across 30+ markets. In each episode, he interviews drinks founders, managers, salespeople, bartenders, and distributors. Brands are built bottom-up. https://twitter.com/maffeodrinks https://www.winningwithdrinks.com/ https://maffeodrinks.com/