Legends Behind the Craft Podcast

How To Manage Thousands of Brands With Matthew Murphy of Murphy Distributors

November 24, 2022

In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon welcome Matthew Murphy, President of Murphy Distributors, as they shift the focus back to the B2B side of the industry, specifically three-tier distribution. Matthew talks about how he built his business connections, today’s distribution landscape, and the Murphy Foundation.

From Film School to the Vineyards With James Phillips of Madrigal Family Winery

November 17, 2022

In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon welcome James Phillips, Winemaker at the Madrigal Family Winery, to talk about the parallels between filmmaking and winemaking. James also shares his experience working with wine from different places and the challenges that come with it.

From Waiting Tables to Winemaking With Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards

November 10, 2022

In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks hosts Chris Brundrett, the Co-founder of William Chris Vineyards, to share his experience from serving tables to running his winery. Chris also talks about their vision of sharing with people what the amazing areas of Texas taste like and having a welcoming environment for working people.

Sustainability in Wineries With Luke Wylde of Statera Cellars

November 3, 2022

In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon welcome Luke Wylde, Co-owner of Statera Cellars, to talk about his experience running this two-person company with his best friend. Luke also shares his vision for the company, the future of packaging, and how he aspires for sustainable practices to be the bloodline of its operations.

The Evolution of Wineries With Andrew Januik of Andrew Januik Wines

October 27, 2022

In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon welcome Andrew Januik, Owner of Andrew Januik Wines, to talk about his experience being in the wine business the majority of his life. Andrew also shares how he started his venture after working for the family business and how much has changed since his first exposure two decades ago.

Crafting Your Story Like a Song With Jenifer Freebairn of Wow and Flutter Winery

October 20, 2022

In today’s episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon welcome Jenifer Freebairn, Co-founder of Wow and Flutter Winery, to talk about the secret to building a successful brand in the wine industry. Jenifer gives advice to wine writers in crafting their stories and explains how wineries can recraft their branding to stay relevant.

Creating the World’s First Luxury Ready-to-Serve Cocktail With Robert Haynes and Damiane Nickles

October 13, 2022

In this episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon host Robert Haynes and Damiane Nickles. The pair talk about the story behind Sunday’s Finest Gold Fashioned, the world’s first luxury ready-to-drink cocktail. They share what inspired them to work on this unique idea and how they got people to try their product. Robert and Damiane also share what’s next for the Sunday’s Finest brand and give advice to people who want to get into the ready-to-drink category.

Creating and Managing Multiple Wine Brands With Josh McDaniels of Bledsoe Wine Estates

October 6, 2022

In this episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon sit down with Josh McDaniels, the CEO and Director of Winemaking at Bledsoe Wine Estates. Josh shares how he got started in the wine business as early as high school, how he met NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe, and how they ended up as business partners. He also talks about the process of creating three wine brands and the challenges of managing and growing them.

The Art and Science of Storage and Distribution With Mark Hiddleson of Specialized Storage Solutions

September 29, 2022

In this episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks sits down with Mark Hiddleson, the Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions. Mark shares how he got into the warehousing business and discusses logistics in the wine industry. He also talks about partnering with 3PLs and gives solid advice for people who want to set up a brand new warehouse from scratch.

4,083 Days to Success: The Story of a Lawyer Turned Winemaker With Amy LaBelle of LaBelle Winery

September 22, 2022

In this episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Amy LaBelle, Founder and Winemaker at LaBelle Winery, joins Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon. Amy shares how and why she transitioned from the world of law to the winemaking industry. She also talks about the importance of putting in the hours, doing the work, and staying determined when pursuing your passion.

Legends Behind the Craft Podcast

How To Manage Thousands of Brands With Matthew Murphy of Murphy Distributors

From Film School to the Vineyards With James Phillips of Madrigal Family Winery

From Waiting Tables to Winemaking With Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards

Sustainability in Wineries With Luke Wylde of Statera Cellars

The Evolution of Wineries With Andrew Januik of Andrew Januik Wines

Crafting Your Story Like a Song With Jenifer Freebairn of Wow and Flutter Winery

Creating the World’s First Luxury Ready-to-Serve Cocktail With Robert Haynes and Damiane Nickles

Creating and Managing Multiple Wine Brands With Josh McDaniels of Bledsoe Wine Estates

The Art and Science of Storage and Distribution With Mark Hiddleson of Specialized Storage Solutions

4,083 Days to Success: The Story of a Lawyer Turned Winemaker With Amy LaBelle of LaBelle Winery

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