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Park Street Insider Podcast
The Park Street Insider Podcast is a spirit industry-focused podcast dedicated to bringing you closer to the key brands, topics, and trends driving the drinks business. We host the spirits category's most influential leaders and entrepreneurs to uncover the business strategies, stories, and brand-building tips behind some of the biggest brands in the industry. Whether you're interested in Agave spirits, whiskey, read-to-drink, low & no, or any other category, our hosts will bring you closer to the heart of what's happening in each.
In each episode, hosts Emily Pennington, Emmett Strack, and Andres Correa speak to spirits industry thought leaders to discuss the moves that shaped their careers, how they built some of the brands we all know and love, and some of the tools they can’t live without. They'll also zero in on the hottest subjects taking hold of beverage alcohol, keeping listeners up to date on the trends shaping spirits.
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Park Street Insider Podcast
Essential Talks— Route to Market Strategy with Robin Robinson
We get it, entering the U.S. market can feel like staring up at a looming mountain, but it doesn't have to. Robin Robinson, a brand consultant and spirits industry author, has been at the basecamp of the brand-building climb for years, giving brands the tools they need to succeed in the U.S. market. In this episode, Robinson brings his expertise in guiding small brands to U.S. market entry to the Park Street Insider Podcast.
An industry veteran, Robinson will give you his tools and cardinal rules for succeeding in the U.S. market. One key piece of advice for Robinson: don't spread yourself too thin early on in your brand-building journey. He'll explain why maintaining a small geographic footprint and consolidated shelf lineup will go a long way in gaining meaningful traction in your chosen market.
Robinson also helps entrepreneurs frame the way beverage-alcohol sales are made in the U.S. market, highlighting the importance of looking at beverage-alcohol sales as a B2B play. He wants brands to be sure that they appreciate the state-to-state regulatory variations before they go to market.
Robinson will even share two case studies of brands he's worked with, demonstrating how the decisions they made influenced their level of success.
Episode Breakdown:
1:16 - Robinson's background
2:35 - Bev-Alc sales as a B2B play
3:40 - U.S. market framework
5:04 - Building brand value
6:10 - The 4 cardinal rules of U.S. market entry
8:20 - Cost of sale
9:09 - Market levelers for small brands
9:57 - Market entry case studies
Key Quote:
"You're looking to create ambassadors of your brand in each one of the individual markets without you being there. You want to capture the hearts, souls, and minds of the people you're selling to because they are going to be your virtual sales force."
In this episode you'll hear from:
Robin Robinson, Author, and Consultant
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