041 | Bringing Gin to Brazil: how to start a brand starting from a specific need | with Arturo Isola, Co-Founder of Amazzoni Gin (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

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041 | Bringing Gin to Brazil: how to start a brand starting from a specific need | with Arturo Isola, Co-Founder of Amazzoni Gin (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Chris Maffeo

Jan 02, 2024

Transcript

In episode 041, I had the pleasure of chatting with Arturo Isola, Co-Founder of Amazzoni Gin. An architect and designer by training, he entered the Drinks Industry co-creating the first Brazilian Gin on his journey to craft the perfect Negroni. I hope you will enjoy this inspiring Founder’s story.

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

2:16 The First Brazilian Gin

8:48 Brand or Liquid Led Business?

13:14 Conceiving The Business Idea

20:06 Breaking into the On-Trade

23:02 Starting Without Investors

27:45 Entrepreneurs and Consistency

32:21 Should You Adapt to the Market?

37:00 Committing to The Dream

41:34 Contact Info & Ending

About the Host: Chris Maffeo

About the Guest: Arturo Isola

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The MAFFEO DRINKS Podcast

The show, which has been listened to in 111 countries, covers the drinks and hospitality industries. With a no-nonsense approach, it focuses on how beverage brands are built from the ground up. Each episode brings insights on building a brand bottom up, from glass back to distilleries and breweries to grow from bottle to case to pallet.

Host Chris Maffeo brings his 20 years of industry experience, building premium drinks brands across 30+ markets, from beer to whisky. He interviews drink founders, managers, bartenders, and distributors.

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