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Beer. Pubs. Alcohol (in moderation). The positives of drinking.

Beer. Pubs. Alcohol (in moderation). The positives of drinking.

Feb 12, 2025
As someone who grew up in a pub, brewed beer, distilled gin, toured more distilleries than I can remember and happily spend some ‘me time’ with a pint, possible a book and my thoughts –
Your sustainability message needs more thought than you may think.

Your sustainability message needs more thought than you may think.

Feb 11, 2025
When drinks brands talk about their sustainability credentials they often focus on just one or two elements of what they do…
Sustainability: Your first three simple steps.

Sustainability: Your first three simple steps.

Feb 5, 2025
Just starting out on your sustainability journey, curious about what it means – or wanting to raise it up to a new level?
Beware the online media vanity metrics.

Beware the online media vanity metrics.

Jan 31, 2025
Vanity metrics – the scourge of our social media obsession. We’re more obsessed with likes than we are engagement and conversation.
Cooper King

Great Drinks Marketing – Cooper King Distillery

Jan 29, 2025
Great Drinks Marketing – this example shows us what works and why. A simple yet effective approach from Cooper King Distillery.
A short note on being kind.

A short note on being kind.

Jan 21, 2025
It doesn’t take a lot of time for you to be kind, does it? Just think how you can help others with the skills you have.
Branding – Lochindaal Whisky

Branding – Lochindaal Whisky

Nov 27, 2024
What started with a passion for whisky and the isle of Islay let to lots of tasting and some photography too…
Coaching Testimonial – Henry Willard

Coaching Testimonial – Henry Willard

Sep 27, 2024
Always great to hear from Henry Willard – especially when he has such kind words to say about me!
Unison Vineyard NZ

Philip Horn, Unison Vineyard, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.

Jul 30, 2024
Unison Vineyard’s Philip Horn talks to us about wine and New Zealand – and taking over a vineyard as Covid 19 hits.
Aren’t all wines vegan?

Aren’t all wines vegan?

Jul 25, 2024
Aren’t all wines vegan? It’s made from fermented grape juice, so it’s vegan, right? Unfortunately, it’s not quite so simple.
Joe Fattorini

Joe Fattorini, Part 2.

Jul 22, 2024
Joe Fattorini Part 2 – more about the nuts and bolts of the industry, not just how wine’s made and what it tastes like.
Learn to let go. (aka; “Shikita ga nai”)

Learn to let go. (aka; “Shikita ga nai”)

Jul 5, 2024
I’m sure a lot of people now know the term “Ikigai” – life purpose. It’s often used in coaching to define your personal meaning of life.
Joe Fattorini

Joe Fattorini, Part 1.

Jun 27, 2024
Joe Fattorini Part 1 – Joe talks about the nuts and bolts of the industry, not just how wine’s made and what it tastes like.
What happens when you try to please too many people?

What happens when you try to please too many people?

Jun 1, 2024
There’s lots of talk of ‘finding your niche’ in my work, and it’s something that many people struggle with.
Ollie Horton, Lanzarote Wine Tours and Shop

Ollie Horton, Lanzarote Wine Tours and Shop

May 27, 2024
Lanzarote Wine – Ollie Horton talks to us about volcanic wine, wine tourism and supporting tradtional methods.
Don’t be afraid of change. Say hello to wine in cans.

Don’t be afraid of change. Say hello to wine in cans.

May 8, 2024
Wine in Cans? Many people I know are afraid of change, but the thing is – it’s inevitable. New ideas and innovation comes from change.
The marketing power of whisky tasting.

The marketing power of whisky tasting.

Apr 23, 2024
It’s been a while since I’ve done whisky tasting, but last night was a welcome return.
Tech sales – how to avoid the basic mistakes.

Tech sales – how to avoid the basic mistakes.

Apr 21, 2024
A bid was for a technical solution and the client a major high-street name. The feedback was, unfortunately, quite damning
Tor Petter W. Christensen, Aurora Spirit Distillery, Norway

Tor Petter W. Christensen, Aurora Spirit Distillery, Norway

Mar 27, 2024
Tor Petter W. Christensen is Founder and CEO and explains how he went a successful business career, to a successful and pioneering distillery owner.
Tactics without strategy…

Tactics without strategy…

Feb 16, 2024
Not everyone is up to speed with the wisdom of the Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China, Sun Tzu

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