050 | Ponds, Lakes, Oceans: How to Master The Basics From Distilling to Selling Bottles | Part 1/2 with Ilias Mastrogiannis (Seattle, WA, USA)

In Episode 050 I had the pleasure of chatting with Ilias Mastrogiannis. He is the Founder of Distillery Nation Podcast and Mastrogiannis Winery and Distillery, based in Washington State, inspired by Greek tradition. I hope you will enjoy our chat. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 0:51 Ilias' Podcast 3:59 Building Demand 5:30 Starting Product 6:46 Traditional Vs Modern Occasions 10:38 Ring Road of Messaging 16:23 Event Driven Messaging 20:26 Event Specialized Products 24:25 Dusty Vs Vibrant Categories 28:22 Primacy of Cocktail List? 30:52 Outro About The Host: Chris Maffeo About The Guest: Ilias Mastrogiannis

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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