Making MAKA

By Making MAKA

MAKING MAKA is a behind the scenes look (or should we say listen) into our beverage startup’s journey to launching, building, scaling, and sustaining our CPG brand: MAKA. Episodes are hosted by the co... more

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How many episodes does Making MAKA have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Making MAKA episodes:

March 28, 2023 E14: Still learning (Expo West Recap)
Brian, Russ, (and newly minted) Jeff discuss their experience at MAKA's first Expo West. Have they told you MAKA was awarded Best New Beverage of 2023? Yeah we thought so, don't be afraid to tell them to shut up about it!
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MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
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Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
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55min
March 07, 2023 E13: Awards Season (Expo West & NEXTY Award)
Brian & Russ talk about preparing for Expo West, the company's expo strategy, and winning the NEXTY Award for Best New Beverage of 2023! The team is joined by a special guest, Jeff Maher, who was recently hired at MAKA as its SVP of Sales.
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Making MAKA Website
Making MAKA Instagram
Making MAKA Facebook
Making MAKA Youtube

Follow the Brand at:
MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
MAKA Facebook
MAKA Linkedin

Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
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35min
February 07, 2023 E12: Sprouting Up! (Retailer Launch)
Brian & Russ talk about preparing to launch nationwide in Sprouts Farmers Market, as well as provide important updates on being selected as an Expo West NEXTY finalist for Best New Beverage of 2023, hiring Jeff Maher as SVP of Sales, and setting up for two distributor selling shows in Orlando and Nashville.
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Making MAKA Website
Making MAKA Instagram
Making MAKA Facebook
Making MAKA Youtube

Follow the Brand at:
MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
MAKA Facebook
MAKA Linkedin

Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
...more
28min
January 24, 2023 E11: Give It To Me Baby! (Sampling)
In this episode Brian & Russ discuss in-store (and out-of-store) sampling best practices, plus an update on a new investor... here's a hint "shots, shots, shots, everybody!" and he means wheatgrass shots by the way!
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Making MAKA Website
Making MAKA Instagram
Making MAKA Facebook
Making MAKA Youtube

Follow the Brand at:
MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
MAKA Facebook
MAKA Linkedin

Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
...more
39min
January 03, 2023 E10: A table between us! (Selling Shows)
Brian & Russ recap MAKA's 2022 and then dive into their experience at the company's first trade selling show.
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Making MAKA Facebook
Making MAKA Youtube

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MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
MAKA Facebook
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Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
...more
50min
December 20, 2022 E9: Make a plan... and then scrap it (Go to Market Strategy)
Brian & Russ talk about MAKA's go to market strategy and some of their experiences along the way.
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Making MAKA Facebook
Making MAKA Youtube

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MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
MAKA Facebook
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Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
...more
47min
December 13, 2022 E8: Pitching is a cabaret, be ready to bare it all (Pitch Decks)
Brian & Russ hit the spiked egg nog hard and early, but to your benefit they are chattier than usual, breaking down their pitch deck and discussing how to effectively use various decks depending on your target audience.
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Making MAKA Instagram
Making MAKA Facebook
Making MAKA Youtube

Follow the Brand at:
MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
MAKA Facebook
MAKA Linkedin

Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
...more
1h 11min
December 06, 2022 E7: You're only as strong as your foundation (Margins vs Markup)
Brian & Russ discuss the differences between markup & margin and the importance of making sure you're using sound supply chain assumptions so your product is priced appropriately on shelf and online.
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Making MAKA Facebook
Making MAKA Youtube

Follow the Brand at:
MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
MAKA Facebook
MAKA Linkedin

Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
...more
29min
November 29, 2022 E6: The secret to manufacturing... remains a secret (Production Facilities)
Brian & Russ review the pros & cons of various food & beverage manufacturing approaches and discuss why MāKā settled on co-manufacturing.
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Making MAKA Facebook
Making MAKA Youtube

Follow the Brand at:
MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
MAKA Facebook
MAKA Linkedin

Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
...more
31min
November 22, 2022 E5: Fake it until you make it? (Prototyping)
Brian & Russ talk about how they created product prototypes and how the prototypes were used to pitch initial retailers, investors, and customers.
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Making MAKA Website
Making MAKA Instagram
Making MAKA Facebook
Making MAKA Youtube

Follow the Brand at:
MAKA Website
MAKA Instagram
MAKA Facebook
MAKA Linkedin

Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.
...more
27min

FAQs about Making MAKA:

How many episodes does Making MAKA have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.