041 | Bringing Gin to Brazil: how to start a brand starting from a specific need | with Arturo Isola, Co-Founder of Amazzoni Gin (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

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

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The show, which has been listened to in 100+ countries, covers the drinks and hospitality industries. With a no-nonsense approach, it focuses on how beverage brands are built from the ground up. Each episode brings insights on building a brand bottom up, from glass back to distilleries and breweries to grow from bottle to case to pallet. Host Chris Maffeo brings his 20 years of industry experience, building premium drinks brands across 30+ markets, from beer to whisky. He interviews drink founders, managers, bartenders, and distributors. Brands are built bottom-up. https://maffeodrinks.com