In this episode, I sit down with David Adelman, the CEO of Campus Apartments, founder of Darco Capital, and investor in and owner of American Harvest Vodka. David shares the unique journey that took him from an early mentee in real estate to scaling Campus Apartments nationwide and venturing into the worlds of private equity, professional sports, and now premium vodka. We dive into the power of a good mentor, what it takes to scale a business, and the importance of reinventing industries. Tune in as David opens up about his hands-on approach to building brands and the lessons he’s learned on failing forward, asking questions, and staying curious.

00:24 David Adelman's Early Mentorship and Career

02:00 Expansion and Evolution of Campus Apartments

03:24 Venturing into FS Investments

05:39 The Birth of Darco Capital

09:43 Innovating with American Harvest Vodka

21:42 Creative Mixology and Cocktail Trends

23:56 National Rollout and Distribution Strategy

25:15 Festival Sponsorships and Beach Whiskey

27:52 Building a New Arena in Philadelphia

30:15 Lessons in Business and Entrepreneurship

37:22 Reflections and Final Thoughts

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