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Wine Industry Insights from Global Wine Partners
Real people.
Remarkable wines.
Practical insights.
The Global Wine Partners podcast explores the business, people and stories behind the wine industry. We sit down with winemakers, industry leaders, investors and experts to share real-world insights and perspectives that help wine businesses navigate what’s next.
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After 50 Years Growing Grapes, Fred Peterson Isn’t Worried About Climate Change
Carol Collison talks to Fred Peterson, the most influential grape grower you may not have heard about. From Mount Eden, to Ridge…
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Wine Sales Were Down 9% in 2023: Russ Weis on What You Can Do About It
Carol recorded a second interview in which Russ Weis shares many practical and also philosophical approaches to the challenge of managing wine…
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The Secret to Longevity in Management: An Interview with Russ Weis
Carol talks to Russ Weis, President of Walsh Vineyards Management, a Napa-based farming services company about the secret to longevity in senior…
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The O.G. of Wine DTC: Paul Kalemkiarian of the Original Wine of the Month Club
In today’s episode, Carol talks to Paul Kalemkiarian, (until last year) the owner of the Original Wine of the Month Club. Paul…
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Jeremy Benson on Raising Awareness for Your Wine Brand
Jeremy Benson, founder of Benson Marketing Group, joins Carol to talk about what marketing can do for a winery or wine brand.
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Mark Freund on Banking and the Failure and Recovery at SVB and FRB
Carol Collison & Mark Freund discuss the role of banking in the wine business.
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Nick Donovan on Raising Equity for Your winery Through Private Placement
Carol Collison & Nick Donovan discuss legal issues including business formation, raising equity & more.
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Carol & Mario Zepponi Discuss the Nuts & Bolts of Wine M & A
Carol interviews Mario Zepponi, founder and principal of The Zepponi Group, a leading wine industry M&A advisory firm.
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