Women and the Drinks Biz Jenn Root Martell, Cider Businesswoman
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Owning an alcohol business is tough! Let's talk about it! I will take you through my journey of starting South City Ciderworks in SF and delve deep into the details of creating a product, building a market, and educating consumers about cider. But it’s not just my story of being a woman in this male-dominated industry that I want to tell. You’ll hear from other ladies inside and outside the biz as well! Join me on this wild ride whether you're looking to start an alcohol business, work in the alcohol industry, or are just interested in what goes on behind that glass you just ordered at the bar. Slainte!
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Closing the Taproom Doors - How, When and What to Do with Tracy Gunn
Starting a business is tough, especially in the alcohol and hospitality industry. What’s more tough? Shutting it down. But how do you know if you even should? Tracy Gunn of Exitable says you should always have an exit strategy and an end goal. Join us as we walk through what that looks like and how she has lived it herself with her own businesses. It’s a straight talk episode to finish out this amazing podcast journey. Special Mentions:ExitableThe E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Busines...
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1785 Cider: Blazing a Modern Cider Trail in Germany with Wendy
Wendy LeBlanc cut her teeth in the tech industry in Seattle, learning data systems at Microsoft and elsewhere. But the call of cider drew her and her partner to the Black Forest of Germany to set up 1785 Cider company based out of his parent’s farmstead and orchard. She’s blazing a cider trail, slinging apples, and building a market and community in this special place. 1785 CiderSpecial Mentions:City FruitMaster Fruit Steward ProgramKertelkreiter CiderThank you to Tony Stuck for the awe...
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Is Your Taproom Website Working for You? with Kesley Gilbert-Kreiling
Ever wondered if your website is working well for you? There are specific things that the bar and restaurant industry need to make sure their online presence in their website is doing the best that it can to help their business. Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling has built a community and a business around designing amazing websites and teaching others to do so with the Week of the Website. She joins me to share her story as she moved through the male-dominated tech space and grew a small business that ...
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Lodestar Whiskey: Building a Whiskey Brand for Women with Anna and Wendelin
Born with strong German roots, Anna and Wendelin came up through the entertainment industry in the US, following their passions for film and music. But over the years on the road they fell in love with whiskey. In 2023 they set their sights on building a new brand and a new beverage that builds a community around whiskey and is open and accessible to all. Lodestar Whiskey was born and these ladies are full steam ahead! lodestar (noun) : a star that leads or guides; one that serves as an inspi...
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Dragon's Head Cider: Small and Fierce PNW Cider with Laura Cherry
Building a cidery and orchard from scratch on an Island in the Puget Sound in Washington State was a major career shift for Laura Cherry and her husband. Now in its 2nd decade, Dragon’s Head Cider has started true to its traditional english cider roots and added a taproom downtown this fall. Laura joins me to reflect on her cider journey and celebrate the community that she has built under the cider apple and perry pear blossoms. Dragon's Head CiderSHOP!Terms: Methode champanoise - a spa...
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Women's History Month - A History and a Commentary
Annually the US celebrates and recognizes the amazing achievements of women throughout history and in the present day. What started as a Day turned into a Week and finally in 1987 gained the designation of an entire Month - Women’s History Month. This March we jump into the humble beginnings of this idea and how it grew into an international movement. For better or worse.References: US Census Bureau - International Women's DayThe National WWII Museum New Orleans - An Introduction to Women's H...
Customer Reviews
Jenn likes good stories, and we benefit
Jenn talks to guests and draws out a guest with interesting and thought-provoking questions. I think there are gems if wisdom that come out. Worth the listen!
Episode 56
This one tugged at my heart strings from beginning to end. 💔 We have been a fan of yours from the get go! When we met you in person at Cider Junction that affirmed that we were also a fan of the people that created an awesome product. You are surely missed in the Bay Area, but I’m sure you’re feeling much healthier out on the east coast! Best of luck to you and the family! ❤️❤️ Must admit that I wanted to just give you a heart felt hug through my AirPods while listening to this one! 🥰
Great and inspiring listen!
JRM does a phenomenal job at engaging with her guests as well as communicating with the listener! Very interesting while also being an easy listen.