DTC POD Blaine x Ramon - Beverage

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Beverage industry trends, Threads platform analysis, and Liquid Death brand.

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1. AI Tools - HubSpot Content Assistant and Chatspot 2. Engagement and Retention on Threads 3. Slow and Consistent Growth for Threads 4. Potential Opportunities on Threads for DTC Brands 5. Liquid Death's Rapid Brand Growth 6. Private Label vs. Brand Competition in the Beverage Industry 7. Niagara Water's Enterprise Scaling and Bottling Success

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Blaine Bolus, AI tools, HubSpot, Content Assistant, CRM, brainstorming, blog ideas, blog outlines, drafting copy, marketing trends, media kits, landing pages, prospecting emails, Chatspot, conversational bot, HubSpot CRM, automate manual tasks, engage customers, close deals, scale faster, artificial intelligence, D to C brand, real-time financial visibility, save money, make better decisions, slow and expensive bookkeepers, ecommerce, Final Loop, accounting service, D to C founders, beverage industry, Liquid Death, threads, Twitter, social network, engagement, retention, platform, Twitter rebranding, TikTok, Facebook, reels, stories, IPO, guerrilla marketing, Super Bowl ad, water in a can, creative, private label water, Niagara Water, brand level, bottling side, enterprise, production facilities, Kirkland signature water, Pepsi, Coca Cola

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Ramon Berrios 00:02:45 00:03:04

Viral Topic: The Impact of Threads on E-commerce Brands Quote: "I'm seeing brands actually trying on threads, but I wonder if they've actually lost their steam and if everyone has lost their steam on threads, I really thought every marketing room right now it's putting together a full strategy for threads, and I just don't know."

Ramon Berrios 00:06:40 00:06:50

Viral Topic: The Rise of Creativity in Brand Marketing Quote: "And so it just goes to show that you can put water in a can and if you're creative enough, you can build a really big brand."

Ramon Berrios 00:10:55 00:11:04

The Rise of Celsius: "But most recently I feel like one that is at that level, if not more, is like Celsius. They've just been everywhere."

Ramon Berrios 00:14:33 00:14:48

Viral Topic: Equity structure with Celebs and Big Partners Quote: "Is this an insight into what their equity structure with Celebs and Big Partners was like?"

Viral Topic: Partnership with Inter Miami Quote: "I found that they just structured a huge partnership with Inter Miami that has messi now."

Viral Topic: Deals with Jake Paul Quote: "They did something in the early days where they worked with Jake Paul. They have a deal with him."

Viral Topic: Structure of deals with celebrities Quote: "And so there might be something there in how they structured those deals because that's always the toughest part of working with celebrities."

Viral Topic: Investigation of Jake Paul's product by the FDA Quote: "So that prime was investigated by the FDA, but it seems like a lot of this stuff was also BS."

Viral Topic: Recalls and distribution in Canada Quote: "All these recalls in Canada. They actually don't even distribute in Canada yet. It was all the people that illegally imported into Canada to sell the product."

Viral Topic: High demand for the product Quote: "But people are buying it left and right."

Ramon Berrios 00:19:34 00:19:49

Partnership Strategies: "Use the partnership as a social proof to then be able to earn trust for your brand and land distribution partnerships, whether it's corporate or business partnerships, there's, like, smaller leagues."

Ramon Berrios 00:21:00 00:21:10

Building Community: "She grabbed her one asset after getting out of that Rocky situation with Outdoor Voices and the asset was community building and the community she had built."

Ramon Berrios 00:25:03 00:25:10

The Power of Doubling Down on Your Strengths: "And it just shows that most founders have one thing that is their mastery and what they're really good at."

Ramon Berrios 00:26:52 00:27:15

Building a Strong Brand: "It's like companies that try to have a podcast and the founder isn't the one doing the podcast. It's tough the attachment of that person's face to the brand. It becomes too important. And then the audience isn't going to relate when they know that it's just like not the founder and the person's interest is doing it to get paid for a job."

Ramon Berrios 00:27:52 00:27:58

Bad Bunny's Manager Spotted with Kendall Jenner: "I saw a picture of Bad Bunny and he was walking around with a vehicle and Kendall Jenner."

Ramon Berrios 00:34:59 00:35:12

"Newsletter with Sources and More: You can sign up to the newsletter. We don't have that there yet. Blaine we can add that there so you can have sources and it comes straight to your inbox every single week."

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00:06 HubSpot offers AI tools for content creation and customer engagement. Final Loop provides real-time accounting for D to C brands. DTC Pod explores beverage industry trends.

03:24 Mixed results for Threads social network, focusing on user adoption and engagement. Slow, consistent growth expected.

07:28 Niagara pivoted to focus on bottling.

12:54 Key takeaways: facilities result in massive exits, major brands drive sales, creator deals require formal agreements.

14:09 Intriguing partnerships with celebrities and big names.

17:16 DTC Pod joins HubSpot Podcast Network

21:51 Guayusa: a calm, natural tea-like caffeine.

24:31 Successful founder creates new brand and community.

27:37 Friend manages Bad Bunny, saw him with Kendall Jenner. Met Christopher, who discovered boat community. Expensive coffee.

31:34 Expensive civet coffee, made from animal feces.

34:50 Newsletter includes sources, additional content, sign up.

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- Introduction to two AI tools by HubSpot: Content Assistant and Chatspot - Importance of creating standout content in today's saturated market - Benefits and features of HubSpot's AI-powered Content Assistant - Introduction to Chatspot, a conversational bot that automates tasks in HubSpot CRM - Importance of real-time financial visibility for DTC brands - Introduction to Final Loop, a real-time accounting service for DTC founders - Discussion on recent happenings in the beverage industry - Mention of Liquid Death's bold marketing approach on the Threads platform - Questioning the effectiveness and future of Threads as a marketing strategy - Discussion on the potential slow and consistent growth of Threads as a platform - Mention of Twitter rebranding and TikTok launching text-based posts - Speculation on the opportunities and potential rewards for brands investing in Threads - Introduction to Liquid Death's IPO plans in 2024 - Recognition of Liquid Death's success through creative marketing strategies - Personal experience with a private label water company and its pivot to enterprise bottling - Example of Niagara Water's success in the branding and bottling industry

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[Visual: Energetic music playing in the background] Hey there, DTC entrepreneurs! Blaine here from DTC Pod, and I've got some exciting insights from our latest episode with Ramon on the beverage industry. First up, we discussed the rise of AI in content creation. HubSpot's Content Assistant is a game-changer for brainstorming, drafting copy, and generating blog ideas. It's all about standing out in today's saturated market! But that's not all! We also dove into the world of conversational bots with HubSpot's Chatspot. This powerful tool automates tasks in your HubSpot CRM, helping you engage customers, close deals, and scale faster. Now, let's talk about Threads, the social media platform that had a quick migration but saw a fall-off in engagement. But don't count it out just yet! I believe slow and consistent growth is in its future. Keep an eye on this platform, folks. Lastly, we highlighted Liquid Death, the brand taking the beverage industry by storm. They went from a guerrilla marketing Super Bowl ad to aiming for an IPO in 2024. The lesson here? With creativity, you can build a massive brand, even if you're just putting water in a can. So, DTC entrepreneurs, if you want to stay ahead in the ever-evolving DTC and ecommerce landscape, tune in to DTC Pod for more insights like these. Stay creative, stand out, and keep crushing it! [Visual: DTC Pod logo fades in] [End screen: Call-to-action to listen to the full episode on DTC Pod's podcast platforms] [Visual: Energetic music fades out]

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Subject: Get the Scoop on the Latest Episode of DTC POD: Blaine x Ramon - Beverage Hey there, amazing subscribers! We hope you're thirsty for some juicy insights because we've got a brand new episode of DTC POD ready for your listening pleasure. In this episode, Blaine and Ramon dive into the exciting happenings in the world of DTC and ecommerce, with a special focus on the beverage industry. So grab your favorite drink and get ready to sip on some knowledge! Here's a quick breakdown of what you can expect from this episode: 🎙️ Introduction: Blaine and Ramon kick things off with an overview of the beverage industry and the latest trends that are making waves. 🔑 Key Takeaways: We've distilled the knowledge from this episode into five key points that you won't want to miss. Discover game-changing insights that will help you level up your DTC and ecommerce game. 1️⃣ AI-powered content creation: Learn how AI tools like HubSpot's Content Assistant can help you brainstorm, create, and share amazing content that stands out in today's crowded digital landscape. 2️⃣ Conversational bots for customer engagement: Explore the power of conversational bots, like HubSpot's Chatspot, in automating manual tasks, engaging customers, closing more deals, and scaling your business faster. 3️⃣ Threads by Twitter: Dive into a discussion about this emerging social network and whether brands should be incorporating it into their marketing strategies. 4️⃣ Slow and steady growth: Gain insights about the future of Threads and its potential as a channel for brands that invest time and effort into mastering the platform. 5️⃣ The Liquid Death success story: Discover how this unique DTC brand disrupted the industry with creative marketing tactics and grew at lightning speed, proving that you can build a big brand even with something as simple as water in a can. 💡 Fun Fact: Did you know that the brand Niagara Water, known for its private label water, scaled up its production facilities to become a major player in the bottled water industry? You'll learn more about their interesting journey in this episode. 🎧 Outro: Blaine and Ramon wrap up the episode with some final thoughts and leave you with insights to ponder on. 🚀 Call to Action: Ready to dive deeper into the exciting world of DTC and ecommerce? Check out more episodes of DTC POD on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to stay updated with the latest industry trends. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! Stay tuned for more insightful discussions, expert guests, and stories of success in the ever-evolving world of DTC and ecommerce. Cheers, The DTC POD Team

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🔥Thread: Best Practices for DTC Brand Operators🔥 👉 Hey hustlers! Blaine here, with some hard-won insights for all you DTC brand operators out there. I've seen successes, failures, and everything in between. So grab a coffee and let's dive in! ☕️💡 1️⃣ Nail Your Niche: Don't be a jack of all trades. Find your sweet spot and hone in on it. Be laser-focused on your target audience and deliver value that's tailored to their needs. Specialization is the secret sauce! 🎯💪 2️⃣ 📣 SHOUT on Social: DTC brands thrive on social media. Be authentic, tell your story, and engage with your community. But don't just post and ghost. Build real connections, spark conversations, and turn followers into loyal brand advocates. 📲💬 3️⃣ Embrace AI: Don't fear the rise of AI; embrace it! AI tools like @HubSpot's Content Assistant and Chatspot can be game-changers. Use them to create killer content and automate tasks, freeing up time to focus on what truly matters. 🤖🚀 4️⃣ Dare to Differentiate: In a saturated market, standing out is paramount. Embrace your uniqueness and quirks. Be bold, break the mold, and give your audience something they can't find elsewhere. Differentiation is key! 🌟🚀 5️⃣ Threads & Tribulations: Social networks like Threads may have their ups and downs, but don't write them off just yet. Be strategic, build a presence, and adapt as the platform evolves. Patience and dedication can lead to long-term rewards. 📈💪 6️⃣ Leverage Guerrilla Marketing: Sometimes, you need to think outside the box. Get creative, make waves, and make people say, "Whoa, what are they up to?" Guerrilla marketing is a powerful tool in your brand-building arsenal. 🦄📣 7️⃣ The Power of Partnerships: Collaboration is powerful. Look for complementary brands or influencers to collaborate with. Leverage each other's strengths, tap into new audiences, and create a win-win situation. Together, you can go far! 🤝🚀 8️⃣ Scale Smarts: As you grow, don't lose sight of operational efficiency. Scale smart, automate processes, and invest in real-time financial visibility. Tools like @FinalLoop can help you stay on top of your game. 💰📈 9️⃣ Learn & Iterate: The entrepreneur's journey is all about constant learning. Be agile, embrace feedback, and iterate quickly. Failure is inevitable, but it's what you do with those lessons that will define your success. Keep pushing forward! 📚💡 👉 That's a wrap, folks! Remember, building a successful DTC brand is not for the faint of heart. But with the right mindset, strategies, and perseverance, you can make waves in the industry. Now, go out there and DTC like a boss! 💪🚀 #DTC #BrandingTips #Entrepreneurship

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