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What does it take to leave some of the biggest names in the beverage business and bet on your own brand? On this episode of Sippin’ and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with Donae Burston, founder and CEO of La Fête Wine Company, to talk wine, entrepreneurship, branding, distribution—and what it really takes to build a beverage company from the ground up. Before launching La Fête, Donae built his ca...

What happens when three friends from the hemp industry decide THC beverages should actually taste good? On this episode of Sippin' and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with Jason, David, and Patrick, the founders of AMIGOS , a Miami-born THC beverage brand bringing bold flavors, serious branding, and a different approach to the rapidly growing THC drink category. This episode is Sponsored by AM...

What happens when music, family, Haitian heritage, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship all come together in one bottle? On this season-opening episode of Sippin' and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with her friend Melky Jean , founder of Saint Sauveur 1972 Haitian Heritage Rum , for a conversation that goes far beyond the spirits business. Melky shares what it was like growing up in a Haitian-A...

What does it actually take to build the next breakout beverage brand? On this episode of Sippin' and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with beverage industry veteran Dino Sardi , co-founder of LA Libations and host of the Pour Decisions Podcast , for a deep dive into the business behind some of the biggest names in beverages. Dino has spent more than 30 years in the beverage industry, beginning his...

Season 3 of Sippin' and Selling kicks off with an inspiring conversation between Joey Chanel and Holly Thaggard, founder of Supergoop! and co-founder of her newest venture, Water Ouai. After spending more than two decades disrupting the sunscreen industry, Holly is stepping into an entirely new category—this time alongside her son, Will. Together, they’re building Water Ouai with a mission to...

Joey Chanel and Ben hit South Beach Food & Wine Festival for a day of tasting, interviewing, exploring, and seeing who they can find along the way. From whiskey and cocktails to founders, chefs, creators, and celebrity brands, this one turns into a full-on South Beach adventure. The day starts with Ja Rule, who breaks down the story behind Amber & Opal, how an investment in a warehouse ful...

What happens when decades of hard work are threatened by one piece of legislation? In this episode of Sippin' and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with Neil Mennella, owner of Superstar Beverage and Director of the New York State Association of Beverage Centers, alongside Mario Benciivenni of Frank's Beverage, to discuss the growing challenges facing independent beverage retailers across New York. T...

What happens when two cousins turn their favorite boat drink into a thriving beverage company? On this episode of Sipping and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with Clark Drum and Logan Roschman, the founders of Two Drums Rum Seltzer, to share the incredible story behind their South Florida beverage brand. Inspired by afternoons on a boat in the Bahamas mixing real coconut water with rum, Clark and L...

How is craft beer actually made? What do hops do? Why do Belgian beers taste so unique? And what really goes into building a successful brewery? In this episode of Sippin and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with Kevin Abbott, co-founder of Barrel of Monks Brewery in Boca Raton, for an inside look at the fascinating world of craft beer...Kevin shares how he went from homebrewing to building one of S...

Can beer be healthier without sacrificing great taste? On this episode of Sippin' & Selling , Joey Chanel welcomes Samara Oster , founder of Meli Beer , alongside returning guest Mario Bencivenni of Frank's Beverage , for a fascinating conversation about disrupting one of the world's oldest industries. Samara shares how a trip to Peru inspired the idea for America's first quino...

On this episode of Sippin' and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with Sara Harmelin, Vice President of Portfolio Development at Allied Beverage Group and fourth-generation family owner, for an inside look at one of the nation's largest beverage distributors. Sara shares her incredible career journey from working in Hollywood television and the fashion industry to joining her family's bil...

On this episode of Sippin’ and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with Priscilla Perez, co-owner of Voli 305 Vodka and longtime business partner of global superstar Pitbull, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, branding, and building a nationally recognized spirits company. Priscilla shares the incredible story of how a friendship that began in Miami decades ago evolved i...

On this episode of Sippin and Selling , Joey Chanel welcomes fellow podcaster Caz from the Can I Vibe With Y’all Podcast for a fun, honest, and insightful conversation about podcasting, entrepreneurship, branding, music, and the work it takes to build a loyal audience. Caz shares his journey from working at Total Wine and exploring different career paths to creating a successful podcast platform t...

On this episode of Sippin' and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and Chinola CEO/Co-Founder Andrew Merinoff for an inside look at the realities of building brands in the beverage industry. Andrew shares the incredible story behind Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs , from the original passion fruit recipe in a Poland Spring bottle to the launch of Mango and Pineapple, the chal...

On this episode of Sippin and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with Michael Fedele , founder of Throne Sport Coffee and one of the key executives behind the incredible growth of BodyArmor from a startup sports drink to a billion-dollar brand acquired by Coca-Cola. Michael shares his journey through Coca-Cola, Vitaminwater, and BodyArmor before launching Throne Sport Coffee—a functional coffee brand...

What does it take to build a liquor business that lasts for generations? In this special multi-generational episode of Sippin and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with BevMax founders Martin and Mike Berkoff alongside industry veteran Joe Ballin for an honest conversation about the evolution of the alcohol business, family legacy, entrepreneurship, BevStack, THC beverages, non-alcoholic trends, and...

What happens when a former environmental lawyer decides to reinvent the non-alcoholic beverage space? In this episode of Sippin’ and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with Megan Klein, founder and CEO of Little Saints, one of the fastest-growing functional non-alcoholic cocktail brands in the country. Megan shares her incredible journey from law school and environmental activism to building a breakou...

What was it really like building Vida Tequila before The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — and how did Bravo change everything? On this episode of Sippin’ and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with entrepreneur and RHOSLC fan favorite John Barlow for an honest conversation about business, family, tequila, adoption, and life behind reality television. John opens up about his journey from the tech i...

What happens when professional athletes step into the tequila game — and actually do it right? In this episode of Sippin’ and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with NHL legend Chris Chelios and NFL Legend Jim Bob Morris, the founders behind El Bandido Yankee Tequila, to break down how a late-night idea turned into one of the fastest-growing premium tequila brands in the country. From the origin of th...

Welcome to Sippin and Selling with Joey Chanel 🍷 — where business meets beverage innovation. In this episode, Joey sits down with Marian Leitner-Waldman, co-founder of Archer Roose Wines, to break down how she built one of the fastest-growing canned wine brands in the world. From starting with zero industry experience to disrupting the wine space with a premium “perfect pour” concept, Marion shar...

Welcome back to Sippin and Selling with Joey Chanel and this time, we’re diving into the cannabis industry like never before In this special 420 episode, Joey sits down with cannabis entrepreneur Jamal Meezy Weathers, founder of Kush Boys, to break down the evolution of cannabis from stigma to mainstream business. From early days in the culture to building partnerships with major brands, launching...

THC beverages are changing the way people drink—and Hi Seltzer is leading the charge. In this episode of Sippin’ and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with Lou Police, founder of Hi Seltzer, to break down the fast-growing world of THC-infused drinks and why more people are choosing a functional, hangover-free alternative to alcohol. But Lou’s story goes far beyond beverages… From 25 years as a first...

In this episode of  Sippin’ and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with Allison Verone, Head of Marketing at Campari America, to break down the rise of  Crodino —the non-alcoholic spritz that’s shaking up the beverage world. Originally crafted in Italy in 1965, Crodino is finally making its U.S. debut at the perfect time, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to explode. Allison shares how Campari...

In this episode of Sippin and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with Morgan Zanotti entrepreneur, former President of Primal Kitchen, and founder of the innovative beverage brand WAAY (W-A-A-Y) to talk about disrupting the beverage industry and building a brand from the ground up. Morgan shares her incredible journey from working in accounting… to scaling Primal Kitchen from $0 to $200M and selling...

What happens when a longtime hospitality entrepreneur decides to create a better-for-you cocktail brand with sake as the base? In this episode of Sippin and Selling , Joey Chanel sits down with Buzzy Sklar , founder of Oishii Sake Spritz , to talk about his journey from owning iconic South Beach bars and restaurants to building one of the most exciting new RTD brands in the market. Buzzy shares ho...