In this episode of Invst Guru, host Jeff “Fuzzy” Wenzel sits down with Michael Machat, founder of Vampire Corp, the company behind the legendary Vampire® and Dracula® brands in wine, spirits, coffee, and chocolate.

What began as a spark of imagination after reading Dracula has become a 30-year journey of brand building, legal mastery, and entrepreneurial persistence. Michael shares how he turned a gothic fantasy into a thriving business empire — complete with award-winning wines from Napa Valley, premium vampire tequila, and absinthe cocktails that win gold medals.

💀 In This Episode:

• How Michael secured global trademarks for Vampire and Dracula
• The wild backstory of bringing “Vampire Wine” to life from Transylvania to California
• The rise of Vampire Spirits, including tequila, vodka, and absinthe RTDs
• What it takes to manage national distribution and alcohol compliance in 40+ states
• Why Vampire Corp’s crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder is creating a new kind of investor–customer community
• Insights into building a lasting consumer brand that’s both fun and premium

🍷 Whether you’re a fan of bold brands, gothic aesthetics, or great business stories, this episode delivers a masterclass in creativity, trademarks, and timeless marketing.

👉 Learn more:

https://vampire.com

https://wefunder.com/vampire.spirits

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