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Sippin' Without the Spirits | How Megan Klein Built Little Saints

What happens when a former environmental lawyer decides to reinvent the non-alcoholic beverage space? In this episode of Sippin’ and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with Megan Klein, founder and CEO of Little Saints, one of the fastest-growing functional non-alcoholic cocktail brands in the country. Megan shares her incredible journey from law school and environmental activism to building a breakout beverage company featured on Shark Tank. They dive into the rise of non-alcoholic cocktails, functional mushrooms, Dry January, wellness trends, retail expansion, and what it really takes to launch a disruptive brand in the beverage industry. Megan also opens up about turning down Shark Tank offers, building a direct-to-consumer powerhouse, landing major retail accounts like Sprouts and Whole Foods, and why the future of drinking is all about inclusion and balance. From Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms to Mocktails, low ABV cocktails, entrepreneurship, branding, distribution, and the evolution of nightlife culture — this episode covers it all. Whether you’re sober curious, a beverage entrepreneur, or just love hearing founder stories, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. #SippinAndSelling #JoeyChanel #LittleSaints #NonAlcoholicCocktails #Mocktails #FunctionalMushrooms #SharkTank #Entrepreneurship #WellnessDrinks #DryJanuary

Vision to Vida

What was it really like building Vida Tequila before The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — and how did Bravo change everything? On this episode of Sippin’ and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with entrepreneur and RHOSLC fan favorite John Barlow for an honest conversation about business, family, tequila, adoption, and life behind reality television. John opens up about his journey from the tech industry to launching Vida Tequila with his wife Lisa Barlow, the challenges of building an ultra-premium tequila brand in Utah, and what viewers don’t always see behind the scenes of Bravo fame. In this episode: * The real story behind Vida Tequila * How Lisa Barlow created the Vida brand and bottle design * Building a tequila company before tequila became trendy * The challenges of selling alcohol in Utah’s control-state system * Behind-the-scenes stories from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City * How Bravo changed their business and family life * The truth about reality TV editing and public perception * Why John and Lisa work so well together as business partners * Fresh Wolf: the grooming brand built with their sons Jack and Henry * Giving back to foster care through entrepreneurship Plus: * John shares his emotional adoption story * Reconnecting with his biological family through DNA testing * Entrepreneurship lessons, branding strategy, and scaling a spirits company * The future of Vida Tequila, Cristalino, and Extra Añejo Whether you’re a Bravo fan, tequila lover, entrepreneur, or someone inspired by family-driven businesses, this episode is packed with incredible stories and real insight. Subscribe for more conversations on business, spirits, branding, entrepreneurship, and pop culture. #SippinAndSelling #RHOSLC #LisaBarlow #JohnBarlow #VidaTequila #BravoTV #RealHousewives #Tequila #Entrepreneurship #FreshWolf #RealityTV #BusinessPodcast #CelebrityInterview #PodcastJunkeez

Athletes, Entrepreneurship & Tequila

What happens when professional athletes step into the tequila game — and actually do it right?In this episode of Sippin’ and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with NHL legend Chris Chelios and NFL Legend Jim Bob Morris, the founders behind El Bandido Yankee Tequila, to break down how a late-night idea turned into one of the fastest-growing premium tequila brands in the country.From the origin of the name to building an authentic, additive-free tequila from the ground up, this conversation dives into what separates El Bandido Yankee from the crowded celebrity tequila market.In this episode:The real story behind the name “El Bandido Yankee”How a late-night idea turned into a national tequila brandWhy additive-free tequila matters (and what most people don’t know)Inside the distillery process and creating a premium productBuilding a brand without relying on “celebrity” statusStrategic partnerships: music, motorsports, and major sports teamsHow they scaled distribution coast-to-coastThe future of the brand, including new releases and expansionsPlus:Athlete mindset in business and entrepreneurshipTequila tasting insights and favorite cocktailsWild stories, partnerships, and behind-the-scenes momentsIf you’re into entrepreneurship, branding, spirits, or just love a great origin story — this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Sippin’ and Selling#ElBandidoYankee #Tequila #Entrepreneurship #ChrisChelios #BusinessPodcast #SpiritsIndustry #StartupStory #SippinAndSelling #TequilaTalk #AdditiveFree

Premium Wine.... Without the Cork

Welcome to Sippin and Selling with Joey Chanel 🍷 — where business meets beverage innovation.In this episode, Joey sits down with Marian Leitner-Waldman, co-founder of Archer Roose Wines, to break down how she built one of the fastest-growing canned wine brands in the world.From starting with zero industry experience to disrupting the wine space with a premium “perfect pour” concept, Marion shares the real story behind Archer Roose — including the science, strategy, and setbacks that shaped the brand.We dive into: • The rise of canned wine and how Archer Roose perfected it • The chemistry behind shelf life (and avoiding major product failures) • Building a brand from scratch, and surviving early mistakes • Scaling from NYC streets to all 50 states • Landing major partnerships with JetBlue, Target, and more ✈️ • How Elizabeth Banks became an investor and partner • The power of on-premise strategy and consumer behaviorPlus — real talk on entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it takes to disrupt a traditional industry.If you’re into startups, branding, wine, or just love a great business story — this episode is for you.👉 Like, comment & subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of business and lifestyle👉 Have you tried canned wine? Drop your thoughts below#SippinAndSelling #ArcherRoose #CannedWine #winebusiness #entrepreneurship #startupstory #ElizabethBanks #winelovers #businesspodcast

Kush Boys from Culture to Commerce

Welcome back to Sippin and Selling with Joey Chanel and this time, we’re diving into the cannabis industry like never before In this special 420 episode, Joey sits down with cannabis entrepreneur Jamal Meezy Weathers, founder of Kush Boys, to break down the evolution of cannabis from stigma to mainstream business.From early days in the culture to building partnerships with major brands, launching dispensaries, and even helping reunite Cheech and Chong, Meezy shares an incredible journey through one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.We cover:The truth about cannabis legalization and stigmaCBD vs THC (and what people get wrong)Cannabis in the spirits industry 🍸Why most cannabis businesses failThe rise of infused drinks and what’s coming nextReal stories behind Kush Boys, Marathon Burger, and morePlus, we get into entrepreneurship, spirituality, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.Whether you’re curious about cannabis, investing in the space, or just love hearing wild business stories — this episode is a must-watch.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of business, culture, and lifestyle.#SippinAndSelling #CannabisIndustry #420 #CBD #THC #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #Business #KushBoys #CannabisEducation