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📢I talk🎙️with Debbie Wildrick, Founder of Debbie Wildrick👏🍷 🎇 🎉 ✨ 👏 🥂 😁
Watch the Premiere Here @ 3PM EST May 22!
In this Thirsty Thursdays episode, host Jessie Ott sits down with the legendary Debbie Wildrick—Founder of Debbie Wildrick Consulting and the “Queen of Beverages.” 🌟
Debbie takes us through her incredible journey from merchandising grocery aisles in Texas to leading the $4B beverage business at 7-Eleven, helping launch iconic brands like Vitamin Water, Honest Tea, and Fiji. 💧🔥
We discuss:
- How to scale brands in the modern retail world 🏪
- The startup hustle: launching FRS with Lance Armstrong 🚴♂️
- Her “10 Pillars of a Successful Company” program for founders 📈
- The power of mentorship and sponsorship 🙌
- Why today’s brands need differentiation and distribution to win 💡
If you’re in the CPG, food & bev, or startup world—this one’s a must-listen. 🎙️
🖱️ Connect with Debbie: https://www.debbiewildrick.com
📄 Download her free resource on market opportunity: https://free.debbiewildrick.com
👇 Drop your questions in the comments & don't forget to subscribe for more Thirsty Thursdays!
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#BeverageIndustry #StartupLife #WomenInBusiness #ConsumerGoods #BrandBuilding #RetailStrategy #CPGFounders #ThirstyThursdaysPodcast #DebbieWildrick #MentorshipMatters
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Debbie Wildrick, Jessie Ott, Thirsty Thursdays, Beverage Consultant, 7-Eleven Executive, CPG Strategy, Functional Beverages, Fiji Water, Vitamin Water, Honest Tea, Startup Growth, FRS, Mentorship, Women in Beverage, Brand Launch
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00)
2. Career Journey in the Food and Beverage Industry (00:01:40)
3. Education and Professional Development (00:03:30)
4. Transition to 7-Eleven and Brand Building (00:08:12)
5. Entrepreneurial Ventures and Startups (00:14:24)
6. Current Consulting Services and Future Plans (00:27:05)
7. The Importance of Mentorship (00:31:07)
8. Navigating Resources for Growth (00:36:19)
9. Current Industry Pain Points (00:37:54)
10. Optimism for the Future (00:43:40)
11. Rapid Fire Fun (00:47:48)
12. Produced by Fedora J Productions (01:01:38)
13. Tune in Next Thursday & Have a Great Week! (01:01:59)
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