Identifying and Building a Business Around a Personal Need with Joe Chura - 127

The D2Z Podcast

In this episode of The D2Z Podcast, host Brandon Amoroso speaks with Joe Chura, founder and CEO of Go Brewing, about his journey from the automotive industry to the world of non-alcoholic beer. Joe shares insights on building a strong team, the importance of product quality, and the strategies behind their e-commerce and retail growth. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of selling on platforms like Amazon, the decision-making process for tech solutions, and innovative ways to crowdsource leads for distribution. Joe also highlights how AI is leveraged for business insights and the unique experience of their taproom. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on flavor creation and future expansion plans.
Here's what you'll learn:
🤝 Building a strong team is crucial for success.
🛍️ Product quality is the foundation of any business.
💸 E-commerce can be more profitable than retail distribution.
💰 Amazon offers a vast marketplace but comes with challenges.
🤝 Crowdsourcing leads can enhance distribution efforts.
🤖 AI can provide valuable insights from data analysis.
❤️ Understanding customer preferences is key to product development.
🔁 A unique customer experience fosters brand loyalty.
🍺 Non-alcoholic beer can be crafted with traditional brewing methods.
🚀 Expansion requires strategic planning and market analysis.
Timestamps:
00:00 From Ford to Brewing: Joe Chura's Journey
03:05 Building a Strong Team and Product Quality
06:03 E-commerce vs. Retail: The Growth Strategy
08:49 Navigating Amazon: Pros and Cons for Non-Alcoholic Beer
12:01 Building vs. Buying: Tech Solutions in the Alcohol Industry
14:58 Crowdsourcing Leads: Innovative Distribution Strategies
17:57 Leveraging AI for Business Insights
20:50 Expansion Plans: Growing Beyond 20 States
24:07 Creating Flavor: The Science Behind Non-Alcoholic Beer
26:51 Tasting Room Experience: Engaging with Customers
29:57 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
Joe Chura:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joechura/

Go Brewing - https://gobrewing.com/

Brandon Amoroso:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonamoroso/

Web - https://brandonamoroso.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bamoroso11/

X - https://twitter.com/AmorosoBrandon

Scalis.ai - https://scalis.ai/

챕터

1. Identifying and Building a Business Around a Personal Need with Joe Chura - 127 (00:00:00)

2. Building Go Brewing (00:00:01)

3. Selling on Amazon and Custom Software (00:12:16)

4. Innovative Data Analysis and Nostalgic Reflections (00:22:53)