Sara Moll is the Founder and CEO of Vin Social, a company dedicated to connecting experience-seeking wine lovers to sommeliers and small-batch winemakers. Sara was previously working in the fashion industry as a Creative Director but decided to pivot her life to focus on wine. She received her sommelier certification from the International Culinary Center and she also is a Certified Specialist of Wine.

Before founding Vin Social, Sara worked for various wineries and retailers, including as the Consulting Wine Director at StarChefs.com. Sara is a member of Chief, a private network aimed to uplift women into more positions of power.

Do you want to be a part of the wine community, but don’t know where to start? Does it often feel like an exclusive club that you can’t join? How can you attend a wine tasting in a pandemic? 

Sara Moll is the Founder and CEO of Vin Social, a completely virtual company dedicated to connecting experience-seeking wine lovers to sommeliers and small-batch winemakers. Sara noticed the bad habit of exclusivity surrounding the wine industry and aimed to change it with her company by making it more accessible and less intimidating. She’s here to tell you all about wine and why she loves running her business.

On this exciting episode of Pitcher This!, Darren Fox sits down with Founder and CEO of Vin Social, Sara Moll. She discusses how her brand is revolutionizing the wine industry, Vin Social’s virtual wine tastings, why remote work is successful, and much more. Stay tuned!

Tom Halaska is the Brand Manager at WellBeing Brewing, a brewery dedicated to making non-alcoholic craft brews. Tom has been in the restaurant and beverage industry since he was fifteen, and has done marketing for international liquor brands.

Tom is also collaborating with Hope for The Day, a nonprofit focused on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education, on a project called Things We Don’t Say: Craft Beer for Mental Health. With the nonprofit, Tom is making an IPA to raise awareness about mental health.

Who are non-alcoholic beverages targeting? How is one company revolutionizing the craft brewing space with its IPAs and sparkling waters? How can craft beer help create a conversation around mental health? Tom Halaska is here to tell you.

Tom is the Brand Manager for WellBeing Brewing, a brewery dedicated to producing non-alcoholic craft beers and waters. Being sober for over three years, Tom knows a thing or two about enjoying non-alcoholic beverages. It’s easy for anyone to enjoy them, and with WellBeing’s recent collaboration with Hope for the Day, craft beer is doing more than just tasting good. 

On this episode of Pitcher This!, Darren Fox talks with Brand Manager at WellBeing Brewing, Tom Halaska. Tom discusses the growing popularity of non-alcoholic craft beverages, selling online versus in retail locations, how craft beer can benefit mental health conversations, and much more. Stay tuned!

Charolette Converse is the Manager of Marketing and Corporate Events at Mikerphone Brewing, a brewery blending craft beer and music to create perfect harmony. Before joining the team at Mikerphone, Charolette was part of Only Child Brewing, working on their social media.

What happens when you mix beer and music? What does a specialty beer for International Women’s Day taste like? What’s the best beer festival to attend? Charolette Converse has you covered.

Charolette Converse is the Manager of Marketing and Corporate Events at Mikerphone Brewing and the woman behind the curtain when it comes to Mikerphone’s social media and events. Although the pandemic canceled Mikerphone’s Smells Like a Beer Fest, Charolette didn’t let that stop her from growing the brewery’s brand — and now, Mikerphone’s social media presence is stronger than ever.

On this episode of Pitcher This!, Darren Fox talks with Charolette Converse, Manager of Marketing and Corporate Events at Mikerphone Brewing. Charolette discusses marketing tactics, her specialty beer for International Women’s Day, Mikerphone’s plans for 2021, and much more. Stay tuned!

Kim Nguyen is the Director of Marketing at Speakeasy Co., an e-commerce and logistics platform that allows alcohol beverage brands to sell directly to consumers from their own website. Kim works to ensure that each brand’s e-commerce process and digital marketing outreach is as seamless as possible. 

Kim has worked in the digital marketing and paid media space her entire career. Before joining Speakeasy Co., she was the Paid Media Manager at Youtily, a Paid Search Specialist at GoHaus, and the Web Analytics and Email Specialist at Mindgruve. In her free time, Kim enjoys watercolor painting and calligraphy.

Why are there so many rules to follow when advertising on Facebook? How can click costs impact your digital marketing efforts? What’s the easiest way to market your alcoholic beverage company online?

Kim Nguyen is a self-proclaimed “Swiss Army Knife” when it comes to marketing — and for good reason. Kim has led digital marketing and paid media strategies for tons of companies like GoHaus and Scripps Health, and knows the ins and outs of click costs, advertising rules, and e-commerce. She’s here to share her knowledge and tell you everything you need to know about marketing a brand. 

On this exciting episode of Pitcher This!, Darren Fox talks with Director of Marketing at Speakeasy Co., Kim Nguyen. Kim discusses the pros and cons of different marketing platforms, how click costs can affect your strategy, her favorite parts of working at Speakeasy Co., and much more. Stay tuned!

Jim Snediker is the Founder and CEO of Stock Mfg. Co., a Chicago-based, full-service design, development, and manufacturing workwear and uniform company. Jim founded Stock Mfg. Co. in 2012 as a menswear clothing brand, but soon found his niche in workwear. After almost a decade, Stock Mfg. Co. has established a national reputation for quality and thoughtful design. 

Before starting Stock Mfg. Co., Jim was the Co-founder and President of Left of Trend, a unique fashion website, and a Senior Account Executive at CareerBuilder.com.

What goes into creating custom clothing and uniforms for the hospitality industry? How did a workwear company beat its 2019 revenue by selling masks alone? What was it like collaborating with Miller High Life? Jim Snediker is here to tell you.

Jim is the Founder and CEO of Stock Mfg. Co., a workwear and uniform company based in Chicago. Jim started out with the goal of creating men’s fashion, but quickly found his niche in the hospitality industry. He has worked and collaborated with tons of breweries and beverage brands, and is here to share some unique and inspiring stories.

On this episode of Pitcher This!, Darren Fox talks with Founder and CEO of Stock Mfg. Co., Jim Snediker. Jim discusses the importance of setting expectations as a business owner, how he grew his company to make custom uniforms and workwear, how he beat his 2019 revenue from selling masks, and much more. Stay tuned!

Tim Angelillo is the Founder and CEO of Sourced Craft Cocktails, the largest craft cocktail delivery service in the country. Tim is a successful tech entrepreneur and global business leader with experience running divisions of publicly traded companies like Yahoo and Time Warner. Currently, he’s also founding and leading three startups in Austin, Texas.

Tim found his love of experience marketing in the late ‘90s as part of the founding Experiential Marketing team at Sports Illustrated. From there, he went on to work for the popular advertising agency R&R Partners before creating Sourced Craft Cocktails in 2015.

Do you feel disconnected from your colleagues while working remotely? Don’t you wish there was a way to get your favorite cocktails delivered right to your door? How did one business help 330% more companies create a thriving company culture during a pandemic? Tim Angelillo knows the answer.

Tim Angelillo is the Founder and CEO of Sourced Craft Cocktails, the largest cocktail delivery service in the country. Sourced Craft Cocktails reaches 10 U.S. cities—and has plans to expand. Tim’s drive to help others and be a resource to struggling industries during the pandemic paid off, and he is here to share some inspirational advice.

On this inspiring episode of Pitcher This!, Darren Fox talks with Founder and CEO of Sourced Craft Cocktails, Tim Angelillo. Tim discusses how he’s working to change outdated alcohol distribution laws, why being a resource to others and giving back is essential, how he maintains work-life balance, and much more. Stay tuned!

Corey Gerstner is the Vice President of Business Development at Bottlecapps, an alcohol delivery mobile app that helps your business deliver beer, wine, and spirits efficiently and effectively. Corey has been with the Bottlecapps team for almost five years, transitioning from Sales and Marketing Manager and Senior Director of Marketing and Client Services to where he is today.

Corey was previously the Vice President and Managing Partner of CC Connex and has worked in sales and marketing for over a decade. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Marketing Management from Texas Tech University. While at Texas Tech, Corey was also the pitcher for the baseball team and made it to the National Junior College Championships.

Have you ever wanted to order alcohol through an app? How did one business find a silver lining and grow 6,000% through the pandemic? What’s the best way to drink whiskey? Corey Gerstner is here to answer all of your questions.

Corey Gerstner is the Vice President of Business Development at Bottlecapps, a revolutionary digital mobile app that helps your business deliver beer, wine, and spirits efficiently and effectively. He’s had over a decade of experience in sales and marketing, and is here to offer tips and tricks about growing your company and taking the leap into going digital.

On this episode of Pitcher This!, Darren Fox sits down with Corey Gerstner, Vice President of Business Development at Bottlecapps. Corey discusses how his company found a silver lining through the pandemic, the benefits of digital marketing, his favorite whiskeys, and much more. You won’t want to miss this exciting episode!

Hope for the Day is a nonprofit organization working to promote mental health education and proactive suicide prevention. Breweries worldwide are partnering with them to participate in their “Things We Don’t Say: Craft Beer for Mental Health” project. Together, they aim to help smash the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage people to have open discussions. 

Joel Frieders, Nicole Henzel, and Tom Halaska are all part of the “Things We Don’t Say” project, hailing from various backgrounds and breweries. Joel is the Director of Public Policy at Hope for the Day, Nicole is the Regional Craft Sales Manager at Malteurop Malting Company, and Tom is the Brand Alchemist at WellBeing Brewing Company.

Is there a correlation between mental health and craft beer? How can for-profit companies partner with nonprofit organizations to make a difference? Why are breweries the perfect place to start talking about mental health? And why is the nonprofit organization Hope for the Day serving up an IPA recipe on their website? To find out, the Pitcher This! podcast has invited today’s three guests to give us the scoop.

Joel Frieders, Nicole Henzel, and Tom Halaska all come from different companies and backgrounds. They have banded together to create a beer, an ongoing conversation, and a collaboration with their project “Things We Don’t Say: Craft Beer for Mental Health.” You might be wondering how craft beer and mental health go together, and they’re here to tell you everything you need to know.

On this episode of the Pitcher This! podcast, host Darren Fox sits down with Joel Frieders, Nicole Henzel, and Tom Halaska from Hope for the Day, a nonprofit aiming to remove the stigma around mental illness and promote proactive suicide prevention. Joel, Nicole, and Tom discuss their project “Things We Don’t Say: Craft Beer for Mental Health,” how they came together and got the project on its feet, the breweries that are involved, and much more. Stay tuned!

Zack Lister is the Founder and CEO of Bodega Brands, a Canadian-based family of brands working together to provide best-in-class beverage products to the hospitality industry. Some of Bodega’s popular beverage brands include Arte, cold-pressed and fresh juice mixers, and Hecho, a canned tequila soda. Before starting Bodega, Zack was CEO and Co-Founder of various companies, including Axiomm Technologies Ltd., Well Juicery Ltd., and Hubb Music.

Are you new to the entrepreneurial scene and want to grow your business? Do you want to expand into the alcohol and beverage industry but don’t know where to start? And most importantly, which tequila is best for a tequila soda? 

Zack Lister is here to answer all these questions and more on this episode of the Pitcher This! Podcast. Zack is the Founder and CEO of Bodega Brands, a family of brands that aims to provide best-in-class beverages to the hospitality industry. Building a startup from the ground up may seem daunting, but Zack brings his expertise front and center to talk about everything you need to know.

On this episode of Pitcher This!, host Darren Fox talks with Zack Lister, Founder and CEO of Bodega Brands. Zack is an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience and has invested in multiple industries, including cannabis, cold-pressed juice, and now alcohol. They chat about Zack’s entrepreneurial advice, strategies for building your brand, how the alcohol and beverage industries are growing and changing, and so much more! Stay tuned!

Aimy Steadman is the Co-Founder and COO of Future/Proof, a cutting-edge company focused on developing innovative beverage brands for the next generation of drinkers. Future/Proof is the creator of BeatBox Beverages, a popular beverage brand that mixes fun, friends, and flavor into something that makes everyone party better together.

Future/Proof was recently awarded one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 Fast-Growing Privately-Owned Companies in America and is considered as a disruptor in the beverage alcohol market that provides innovative solutions that drive incremental profit in high-growth categories.

Aimy is a founding Board Member and 2021 Board President of the emerging CPG group, Naturally Austin, and has received a handful of national and global accolades—most recently Austin Chamber’s A-List 2020. Aimy is considered a powerhouse in the beverage industry and her unique twist on alcoholic drinks has taken the world by storm.

Do you ever wander the aisles of a liquor shop in search of some wine, only to see the same boring boxes on every shelf? Are you looking for a drink that will shake things up and bring more life to your social events? If you answered yes to both questions, then you will definitely love the beverages brands that Aimy Steadman’s company, Future/Proof, has come up with.

From a small idea in college to a successful company, Aimy Steadman and her team at Future/Proof have created some of the alcoholic beverage industry’s leading brands, including BeatBox Beverages, Brizzy Seltzer Cocktail, and Corkless. Future/Proof aims to quell all your worries about beverage brands becoming static and one-note, targeting the next generation of drinkers. Their unique twist on the alcoholic drink industry has taken the world by storm, and Aimy is here to tell their story.

On this exciting episode of Pitcher This!, Darren Fox talks with the Co-Founder and COO of Future/Proof Aimy Steadman about all things drinks. Aimy shares what it was like to start her own company at 23, how they closed a million-dollar deal, the marketing strategies they’re using to appeal to younger generations, and much more. Stay tuned!