Best Imperial Beverage Podcasts (2024)

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Indigenous Selections Sage - Ep. 3 15:48

2h ago15:48

15:48

In this episode, we sat down with David from Indigenous Selections to continue their saga. We discussed their Contratto Aperitif Liqueur as well as the history behind it. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep173: Be curious, not judgmental - Searching for intent 2:49

1h ago2:49

2:49

Corey Fernandez looks at how we can often make assumptions about people's intent and this can get us into trouble. He recommends being curious and searching past the words to find the intent behind them to ensure understandingBy David Wheatley

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Indigenous Selections Saga - Ep. 2 13:39

5d ago13:39

13:39

In this episode, we sat down with David from Indigenous Selections to continue their saga. We discussed why Indigenous selections wines taste so good and how they decide the grape selection process.By Imperial Beverage

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Ep172: Family Business Best Practices - Cadillac Products 36:00

8h ago36:00

36:00

David talks with Mike and Michael Williams, two generations of leadership at this tier one automotive supplier based in Troy, Michigan. They discuss best practices they have learned from leading and transitioning within a family businessBy David Wheatley

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Indigenous Selections Saga - Ep. 1 29:12

15d ago29:12

29:12

In this episode, we sat down with David from Indigenous Selections to begin the saga of their portfolio. We spoke on the why of their company as well as the quality of their Prosecco and how it differs from most of what one may find in the American market today. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep171: Cone in a box 22:54

14d ago22:54

22:54

Judy Brown reads from her book, A Leaders Guide to Reflective Practice, a segment called, Cone-in-a-box. She talks about how dialogue can help us see a better truthBy David Wheatley

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Ep170: Transformative Discussions (Part 1) - First Friday 14:36

7d ago14:36

14:36

Jim Marshall talks to our First Friday group about having difficult conversations. This will be continued next month.By David Wheatley

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We Found Wonderland Distilling 28:58

4h ago28:58

28:58

In this episode, we sat down with Allen and Andrea from Wonderland Distilling to discuss their mainstay products as well as their now collaboration with Folds of Honor. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep169: Creating Space 4:54

29d ago4:54

4:54

David talks about how important it is for leaders to create space: The pause after a question The pause before solving someone else's problem Strategic time Safe ventingBy David Wheatley

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Drink Responsibly 16:27

3d ago16:27

16:27

We sat down with the CEO of Dalton Distillery in the mountains of north Georgia to discuss their new vodka that has recently made its way to Michigan shelves. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep168: Family Business Best Practices - Imperial Beverage 29:44

17d ago29:44

29:44

David talks with Joe & Joey Cekola of Imperial Beverage about their experiences working in the family business - and the best practices that have allowed for success.By David Wheatley

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Willamette, Damnit - Acrobat Wines 16:56

1M ago16:56

16:56

In this episode, we sat down and Spoke with Jim from Foley Family Wines to discuss Acrobat's four Oregon wines and how each of them fit into the market. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Michigan Winemaker Round Table - Ep. 2 26:07

1M ago26:07

26:07

In this episode, we speak with a few of the amazing Michigan winemakers that call the great mitten state home. Learn about how they came to grown wine in Michigan and the untold potential of the soil in our fine state. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep167: Behavioral expectations of the team 3:12

17d ago3:12

3:12

David reflects on a kids hockey coach who has the leanest version of behavioral expectations (from the Set-Up box of What Great Teams Do Great) - work hard and be a great teammate!By David Wheatley

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Michigan Winemaker Round Table - Ep. 1 30:20

2M ago30:20

30:20

In this episode, we speak with a few of the amazing Michigan winemakers that call the great mitten state home. Learn about how they came to grown wine in Michigan and the untold potential of the soil in our fine state. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep166: Making Decisions (First Friday) 13:28

24d ago13:28

13:28

Lance Satterthwaite talks about how teams can make great decisionsBy David Wheatley

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Gastronomic Journey of Peru 48:45

1M ago48:45

48:45

Peruvian gastronomy is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, consisting of an extensive variety of distinctive dishes characteristic of each city in the country, stemming from the bio diversity of their agriculture. Robert Bradley, author of Eating Peru, talks about the history of the cuisine. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported…

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Ep165: A personal board of directors 3:38

1M ago3:38

3:38

David builds on the ideas from Ep95 about creating a personal board of directors. Imagine doing a seating chart for an event... who are the people you have at each of the following tables: Coaching Sponsorship Mentoring Friends Who can provide insight and advise to you personally and professionally?By David Wheatley

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Domaine Carrel & Senger - Featuring Bradford 47:39

2M ago47:39

47:39

Jacob and guest host, Bradford, sat down with Carrel to discuss recent developments in their portfolio and additions to their winery. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep164: Preparing to leave - the right glidepath 3:34

1M ago3:34

3:34

David shares the idea that when we are preparing to leave a role, we can create a glidepath that best allows for a great transition by stepping down our workBy David Wheatley

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Love and Hate - A Jeppson's Malort Story 43:56

2M ago43:56

43:56

In this episode, we sat down with the CEO of CH Distillery and learned the heart warming story of how the drink that we all love to hate came to be, enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep163: Family Business Best Practices - Bergquist 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

David continues his exploration of family business best practices with Lauren Clark and Bob Barry of BergquistBy David Wheatley

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Share a Splash Saga - Part 3 - Astrolabe 52:37

2M ago52:37

52:37

The final installment of our share a splash saga. In this episode, we sat down with the family from Astrolabe to discuss their wine's history as well as their products. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Share a Splash Saga - Part 2 - Twin Vines 33:40

3M ago33:40

33:40

In this episode, we sat down with Antonio Soares Franco, 7th generation JM Fonseca family member, to discuss the production of Twin Vines Vinho Verde from Portugal and its story. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep162: The Outdoor Leader with Jeannette Stawski 12:48

2M ago12:48

12:48

David talks to Jeannette Stawski about her new book, The Outdoor Leader - a great introduction to leadership whether you work in the outdoors or not.By David Wheatley

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Share a Splash Saga - Part 1 - Cannonball, Angels & Cowboys, and Atelier 59:45

3M ago59:45

59:45

In this episode, we sat down with Share a Splash to discuss the company's origins, mission and products from Cannonball, Angels & Cowboys, and Atelier. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep161: Stakeholder Mapping (First Friday) 16:25

3M ago16:25

16:25

Corey Fernandez talks about how stakeholder mapping can help identify the interdependencies and set up a clear picture of the greater goodBy David Wheatley

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Jewish Food Society: Preserving the Jewish Culinary Heritage from Around the World 37:30

2M ago37:30

37:30

From growing up in a Kibbutz, to a life in New York City where her work sits at the intersection of food, culture, community building, and art, landing her in a profile article in Vogue, Naama Shefi is a leader in promoting the foods of Israel and archiving the recipes of Jewish communities around the world. On this episode, we speak with Naama abo…

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Three Years and a Day - O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey 27:50

3M ago27:50

27:50

In this episode, we sat down with O'driscolls Irish Whiskey to discuss the company's origins, mission and product. Enjoy!

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Ep160: Show your work 2:59

3M ago2:59

2:59

David talks about how problem solvers can sometimes become bottlenecks because they don't develop problem solving skills in others. The simple idea of 'showing your work', like the math teachers made you do in school, can help others see your thinking and develop the skills themselvesBy David Wheatley

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Ep159: Family Business Best Practices - Gallagher Uniform 38:23

3M ago38:23

38:23

David talks with John Gallagher, President and owner of Gallagher Uniform in Battle Creek, Michigan about this 5th generation family businessBy David Wheatley

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Demand Grand - Grand Traverse Distillery 27:15

3M ago27:15

27:15

In this episode, we sat down with the head of sales from Grand Traverse Distillery to discuss the company's origins, mission and products. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Gin Up Your Cocktail Experience - Highclere Castle Gin 35:37

4M ago35:37

35:37

In this episode, we sat down with Joshua “The Gin Guy” Alexander to discuss Highclere Castle Gin and its aggressive strategy to change the way that the consumer enjoys gin. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep158: Working with Remote Teams (First Friday) 17:25

3M ago17:25

17:25

Corey talks about how the What Great Teams Do Great model can be applied to support remote teams and how, with intention, they can be as or more productive than face-to-face teamsBy David Wheatley

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There's No Nation Like The Old Nation 39:09

4M ago39:09

39:09

In this episode, we sat down with the co-founder of Old Nation, Travis, to discuss his experience in the beer world and the foundation of Old Nation Brewing Company. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep157: Use vs Utilize - a 24th anniversary gift from Humanergy 1:59

4M ago1:59

1:59

David shares a gift of language that you won't forget and you will probably go check for yourself. This is to celebrate our upcoming 24th anniversary as a company. Happy birthday to us!By David Wheatley

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Thorns and Rosés with Bryan 34:31

4M ago34:31

34:31

In this episode, we discuss the different methods of making Rose and what to look for in your next bottle. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep156: Preparing to leave (Ending well) 44:07

4M ago44:07

44:07

David talks with Judy Brown and Rick Eigenbrod about how it is a leaders responsibility to "end well". They look at how leaders should be checking themselves regularly to make sure they are still offering the leadership the organization needs right now... or are they hanging on, hanging in or hanging out? Perhaps it's even time to hang up!…

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Dare T0% Sparkle with VINADA Wines 32:00

4M ago32:00

32:00

In this episode, we sat down to speak with the founder of VINADA Wine, Jessica, about their award winning beverages and how they came to be.By Imperial Beverage

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Ep155: Family Business Best Practices with Agroliquid 33:06

4M ago33:06

33:06

David talks with Nick and Gerrit Bancroft from Agroliquid about their experiences as part of a family business. This is part of our 2024 family business best practice series.By David Wheatley

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Tea Time with TOST Beverages 34:53

4M ago34:53

34:53

In this episode, we sat down with Brooks Addington, the CEO of TOST Beverages, to discuss their line of alcohol-free sparkling beverages, and how they do what they do. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Hit Me With Your Best (Root Beer) Shot - Soda Jerk 39:09

4M ago39:09

39:09

In this episode, we sat down to speak with the founder of Soda Jerk about their award winning beverages and how they came to be, as well as where they are going.By Imperial Beverage

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Ep154: Introduction and insight with new Humanergist, Jim Marshall 22:10

4M ago22:10

22:10

David reconnects with Jim Marshall, who is re-joining the Humanergy fold in 2024. He shares some insights from his 10-years awayBy David Wheatley

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Ep153: Race & Power in the context of What Great Teams Do Great (First Friday) 19:56

5M ago19:56

19:56

David addresses the impact of race and power in the context of What Great Teams Do Great. This is expanded on in the supplemental chapter available hereBy David Wheatley

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Ep152: Murmerations 40:02

5M ago40:02

40:02

David talks with Judy Brown and Rick Eigenbrod about finding patterns and coherence within chaos. Could you give you people three rules that would allow them to operate without you, have freedom and leave you comfortable about their delivery? We discuss what helps us see order amongst chaos and reference the work of Meg Wheatley (Leadership & The N…

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In a World of Uncertainty, Just B. Yourself - B. Nektar Pt. 3 34:49

5M ago34:49

34:49

In this episode, we conclude our conversation with some of the founding members of B. Nektar and talk a little bit about seltzer placement in 2024. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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In a World of Uncertainty, Just B. Yourself - B. Nektar Pt. 2 25:51

5M ago25:51

25:51

In this episode, we sat down to speak with some of the founding members of B. Nektar to discuss their hero origin story and their products. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage

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Ep151: The Sweet Spot of Collaboration (First Friday) 20:30

5M ago20:30

20:30

Lance Satterthwaite talks about how some teams can be over-collaborative and some under-collaborative and how to find the sweet spot of collaboration. This is part of the What Great Teams Do Great seriesBy David Wheatley

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In a World of Uncertainty, Just B. Yourself - B. Nektar Pt. 1 30:32

5M ago30:32

30:32

In this episode, we sat down to speak with some of the founding members of B. Nektar to discuss their hero origin story and their products. Enjoy!By Imperial Beverage