What happens when you reach your biggest goal… and still don’t feel free? Mark Rampolla — founder of ZICO Coconut Water, investor, and author of An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom — opens up about the myths of success, the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, and the lessons that matter most after the exit. In this episode of Pour Decisions, hosted by Dino Sarti and Danny Stepper of LA Libations, Mark shares raw stories from building ZICO into a category leader, selling to Coca-Cola, buying the brand back, and redefining what winning looks like. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just chasing a big goal, this conversation will challenge how you think about freedom, money, and purpose.

Can you really make a non-alcoholic spirit that honors the soul of tequila? In this exclusive episode of the Pour Decisions Podcast, we sit down with Moisés Guindi, tequila master and co-founder of Almave, Lewis Hamilton’s trailblazing non-alcoholic agave brand. Hosted by Dino Sarti, this conversation dives deep into the heart of tequila culture — and how Almave is doing things differently by skipping just one step: fermentation.

In this electrifying episode of Pour Decisions Podcast, LA Libations Co-Founder Dino Sarti sits down with Brad Schultz, co-founder and CEO of BeatBox—one of the most fun (and fastest-growing) brands in the beverage space. From wine bar brainstorming sessions to Shark Tank fame, and now to 125,000+ retail locations, Brad walks us through the hustle, heartbreak, pivots, packaging changes, and party-forward strategy that built a cultural icon.

The beverage aisle has never been more complicated — or more full of opportunity. A top leader from Albertsons break down how they’re navigating the chaos, curating new categories, and betting big on innovation. This episode of Pour Decisions Podcast features a powerful conversation between Dino Sarti of LA Libations and Buster Houston, Albertsons VP of National Merchandising, and CPG Strategist, Joshua Schall. Together, they unpack how one of America’s largest grocery chains thinks about product placement, emerging categories, influencer marketing, and the future of center store. You’ll hear how Albertsons evaluates new brands, how the “blurring of the lines” is affecting shelf strategy, and why even placement decisions between the beverage aisle and produce can make or break a brand.

We sit down for an engaging conversation with Dave Peacock, CEO of Advantage Solutions, about his journey and the state of the industry.  Dave has served as CEO of Anheuser-Busch Inbev, President and COO of Schnucks Markets and currently CEO Advantage Solutions.