027 | Steven Grasse | Brand Mysticism: how to create winning brands from the bottom-up | Hendrick's Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, Guinness, Miller High Life
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027 | Steven Grasse | Brand Mysticism: how to create winning brands from the bottom-up | Hendrick's Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, Guinness, Miller High Life

Summary

In episode 027 I had the honor of interviewing Steven Grasse. He is the founder of the renowned agency Quaker City Mercantile and of Tamworth Distilling. He is a legend in the drinks industry, having created brands such as Hendrick's gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, and having crafted great rebirths such as Pilsner Urquell, Guinness, and Miller High Life. I hope you will enjoy our chat.Main Topics Discussed:0 to 1 Bottle:- Differentiating Liquid- Why Not to Chase Trends- Bridging Categories through Taste Profile1 Bottle to 1 Case:- Building a Rich Brand World- The Importance of Rituals- Choosing Partners & Distributors1 Case to 1 Pallet- On, Off-Trade and State Monopolies- Institutional Knowledge- Award ShowAbout The Host: Chris MaffeoAbout The Guest: Steven Grasse
This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS. If what we discuss in this episode makes you think about your own commercial situation, I can look at it with you directly with our Commercial X-Ray. Find out more at maffeodrinks.com

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In episode 027 I had the honor of interviewing Steven Grasse. He is the founder of the renowned agency Quaker City Mercantile and of Tamworth Distilling. He is a legend in the drinks industry, having created brands such as Hendrick's gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, and having crafted great rebirths such as Pilsner Urquell, Guinness, and Miller High Life. I hope you will enjoy our chat.


Main Topics Discussed:

0 to 1 Bottle:

- Differentiating Liquid

- Why Not to Chase Trends

- Bridging Categories through Taste Profile


1 Bottle to 1 Case:

- Building a Rich Brand World

- The Importance of Rituals

- Choosing Partners & Distributors


1 Case to 1 Pallet

- On, Off-Trade and State Monopolies

- Institutional Knowledge

- Award Show


About The Host: Chris Maffeo

About The Guest: Steven Grasse


This Episode is hosted by Chris Maffeo and brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS. If what we discuss in this episode makes you think about your own commercial situation, I can look at it with you directly with our Commercial X-Ray. Find out more at maffeodrinks.com

A Deep-Dive Analysis of This Episode is Available. Celebrate with us our 3rd anniversary with a special 30% off forever at
maffeodrinks.com/anniversary  

Creators and Guests

Chris Maffeo
Host
Chris Maffeo
Building Bottom-Up Strategies WITH Drinks Leaders Managing Top-Down Expectations | MAFFEO DRINKS Founder & Podcast Host
Steven Grasse
Guest
Steven Grasse
Founder | QCM Quaker City Mercantile