🚀Inside the Future of Whiskey 🥃 Innovation, AI & Bourbon with David Mandell Whiskey House of Kentucky

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📢I talk🎙️with David Mandell Co-Founder and CEO of Whiskey House of Kentucky, the most Innovative Whiskey Distillery and largest via their 176-acre campus in the USA and beyond! 👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
Sound Bites

• "We bootstrapped this business."
• "You have to create the entire ecosystem."
• "You're never gonna get perfection."
• "We focus everything on our customers."
• "There's always a black swan out there."
• "YPO has been extremely powerful for me."
• "2025 will be a challenging year."
• "The industry fundamentals are very strong."

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🔥 From Attorney to Whiskey Pioneer! 🥃✨

In this exciting episode, Jessie Ott sits down with David Mandell, co-founder and CEO of Whiskey House of Kentucky, to explore his incredible journey from the courtroom to the whiskey world. 🚀👨‍⚖️ ➡️ 🥃

David spills the tea (or whiskey!) on the highs and lows of his career, from the rise and fall of Pink Vodka to building Bardstown Bourbon Company and launching Whiskey House. 🍸📉✨ He shares valuable insights on leadership, empowering others, and creating a cohesive business ecosystem that drives success. 💪📊

This conversation dives deep into the evolution of the whiskey industry, highlighting the importance of mentorship, innovative production processes, and staying humble in the face of uncertainty. 🌎🔥 David opens up about navigating the impacts of COVID-19, adapting to market changes, and his optimism for the growing international whiskey market. 🌍✨

Expect key takeaways on networking through organizations like YPO, embracing challenges, and the rewarding yet tough road of entrepreneurship. 💼🙌 If you're a whiskey enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this is your must-watch episode! 🥃🎧

🎉 Cheers to an inspiring journey filled with lessons, laughs, and a lot of whiskey wisdom! 🍻💡

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Разделы

1. 🚀Inside the Future of Whiskey 🥃 Innovation, AI & Bourbon with David Mandell Whiskey House of Kentucky (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to David Mandell and Whiskey House of Kentucky (00:00:28)

3. David's Journey from Law to Distilling (00:05:54)

4. The Rise and Fall of Pink Vodka (00:11:55)

5. Founding Bardstown Bourbon Company (00:17:59)

6. Transitioning to Whiskey House and Leadership Insights (00:23:45)

7. Building a Successful Ecosystem (00:26:05)

8. Leadership Challenges and Growth (00:30:09)

9. Transitioning to Whiskey House (00:32:39)

10. Innovative Production Processes (00:37:03)

11. Mentorship and Personal Growth (00:51:26)

12. Embracing Uncertainty in Business (00:57:32)

13. The Value of Networking and Support Systems (00:59:21)

14. Navigating Market Transitions Post-COVID (01:01:43)

15. Long-Term Outlook for American Whiskey (01:06:45)

16. The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth (01:12:13)