Wine, Work, and Passion

My guest today is Laura Deyermond, Head of Viticulture for Newton Vineyards and a 2022 Wine Enthusiast Future 40 recipient.  In this episode Laura shares her passion for farming grapes sustainably and organically to preserves the ecosystem in the vineyard.  She will also talk about the various roles it takes to manage and maintain a working vineyard and she'll give advice to help you get your hands dirty in the vineyard too.         Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Check out our Wine Education Abroad Program:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-education-abroad-2023/ Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ Newton Winery:  https://www.newtonvineyard.com/ Job opportunities at Newton Winery:  https://www.newtonvineyard.com/en-US/general/careers.html

Today I am honored to introduce you to Elizabeth Vianna, Winemaker and GM of the famed Chimney Rock Winery in the Stags Leap District here in Napa Valley.  Her story of going from medical school to making a world-class Cab. Sauv. in one of the greatest wine regions in the world, will inspire you.  And she offers great advice to help you start on your journey.      Resources:Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzelReceive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcastCheck out our Wine Education Abroad Program:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-education-abroad-2023/ Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ Follow Elizabeth Vianna & Chimney Rock Winery:Instagram:  @elizvianna  @chimneyrockwinery @terlatowinesLinked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-vianna-53b54aa/

We've finally come to the third and final episode in our series featuring the talent acquisition team with SGWS, the largest distributor in American In our first episode we met Vince Pierce, the Senior Director and Head of Talent Acquisition.  In the second episode you met  Chip Turrisi, Director of Early Career Recruiting and Mike Cashion, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager for ETP, which is a fancy term for IT.  And last but not least, today I'll introduce you to Brittany Merritt, National Talent Acquisition Director for Operations, Supply Chain and Corporate functions, and Kristi Gardner, National Talent Acquisition Director for Sales.  Together, Brittany and Kristi recruit for the segments with the largest number of employees across the US, which means, they are likely looking for talent in your market.  This entire series has been packed with great advice for anyone looking to for a wine job and this episode does not disappoint.  Show Notes & Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ Networking article:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-industry-career-series-the-power-of-networking/ 3-Tiered System article:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-industry-career-series-understanding-the-three-tiered-system/ Brittany Merritt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanytilley/ Kristi Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-gardner-35289615/ Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Career Board:  https://www.southernglazers.com/careers

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is how to become a wine educator.  So, In an effort to answer this burning question, I recruited my good friend, and co-worker, Jean Cox.  Jean is a long-standing wine instructor at the NVWA and wears a few other hats as well.  She'll give us a peek behind the curtain into the life of a wine educator and provide great advice and direction for those who want to follow in her footsteps.  If becoming a wine educator is how you want to make a career out of your passion for wine, then this is the episode for you!     Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ Follow Jean Cox: Instagram:  @jeanmcox11 Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannie-cox-853ba23b/

I'm excited to bring you part 2 of our 3-part series featuring the talent acquisition team with SGWS, the largest distributor in AmericanIn our first episode we met Vince Pierce, the Senior Director and fearless leader of Talent Acquisition and he gave us an overview of what his team does and a general idea of the roles they recruit for.  Today we'll drill down further and talk about specific opportunities.  Chip Turrisi, Early Career Recruiting & Programs Manager, will tell us how to go right from college to working in the wine industry.  And, Mike Cashion, Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition, which is a fancy term for IT, will explain how those who have a flair for technology can work in the wine industry with or without a college degree.    This episode is packed with ideas and recommendations all the way through so be sure to stay tuned until the end, so you don't miss a thing.  And they will give you lots of links to help you find your dream job and we'll pop those in the show notes for your convenience.I'm super excited about this series as it will give you a deeper understanding of wine roles that are available around the country and what it takes to get in the game.  There is literally something for everyone in this 3-part series.  Resources:Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzelReceive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcastSign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educatesBecome a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/To reach Mike Cashion & Chip Turrisi, SGWS Talent AcquisitionMike Cashion's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-cashion-23156124/Email for internships & recent grads: universityrecruiting@sgws.comChip Turrisi' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipturrisi/Link directly to our Career Site with the Category for Internships & Early Career = Job Search - Southern GlazersChippin' Away YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chippin-away – specifically for students and helping them in their career journey (interviewing / resumes / applications etc).

Today you'll meet Jodie Battles, Managing Partner & Beverage Director for JK Food Group.You'll learn about her journey from part-time server to overseeing the beverage programs at acclaimed Boston Area restaurants Toro, Coppa, Little Donkey, Faccia a Faccia and Bar PallinoNo matter where you are in your wine journey, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to help you jump start your wine career, with or without experience.I can't wait for you to meet Jodie! Resources:Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzelReceive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcastSign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ To follow or reach Jodie Battles and/or JK Food Group:https://www.jkfoodgroup.com/work-with-usjodie@jkfoodgroup.com

We are all about helping you increase your odds of finding the wine job of your dreams.  To that end, my guest today is Cindy Peck, Director of Career Strategy @ Drucker School of Management.  In this episode Cindy will set you up for job search success by sharing her expertise on how to showcase you and your personal brand in the best possible image and how and where to promote yourself through networking and social media, including the all-important Linked In platform.    This is your opportunity to get solid professional advice from a Career Strategy expert so grab some paper and a pen, you are going to want to take notes. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ Find Cindy Richmond Peck https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-richmond-peck/ https://www.cgu.edu/people/cindy-peck/ Contact Drucker School of Management: https://www.linkedin.com/school/druckerschoolofmanagement/ https://www.cgu.edu/school/drucker-school-of-management/careers/

I'm so glad you're joining me today. I was lucky enough to connect with the Talent Acquisition Team for the largest wine distributor in the US – SGWS. With over 22,000 employees strong, they are one of the largest wine industry employers in the world, with job opportunities in 44 US states. When meeting with their team, I found such a treasure trove of valuable information that I decided to run this as a 3-part series to help you understand the varied opportunities there are in wine distribution across the country. I'm so happy they agreed to participate. Since this is the first episode in the series, I went right to the top. My guest is Vince Pierce, SGWS Senior Director of Talent Acquisition. Vince will kick things off and give you amazing insights to get you started on your own wine career journey. Then, Vince will pass the baton to his team for two more episodes where you'll learn about early career development as well as specific roles in sales, IT, and operations. I'm super excited about this series as it will give you a deeper understanding of wine roles that are available around the country and what it takes to get into the game. There is literally something for everyone in this 3-part series. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ To reach Vince Pierce or SGWS Learn more about job opportunities with SGWS at https://www.southernglazers.com/careers You can find Vince Pierce https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincepierce0305/

In this episode you will meet my fantastic guest, Allison Day, who started her company Good Things Done Right from the ground up and turned it into a highly sought-after wine-centric Social Media and Marketing company. Good Things Done Right serving a client list of some of the most well-known, iconic wineries and organizations in Wine Country.  Allison shares her inspiring story and will turn you on to some new wine industry careers that you probably don't even know exist. Stay tuned until the end when Allison gives us some specific insights on how to crack the code to a successful future with a unique spin. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ To reach Allison Day or Good Things Done Right: https://www.gtdr.social/ Allison@gtdr.social

Have you ever wondered what's it like to work for one of the most prestigious wineries in the Napa Valley?  Well today you'll meet Amber, Mihna, Director of Global Sales for Staglin Family Vineyard.  She'll share the story of Staglin Family Vineyard as well as her own unique journey in the wine world. Along the way Amber will offer insights and advice on how to enter the wine industry and what it takes to work for an iconic producer.  Stay tuned until the end when she shares inspiring words to live, and work. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Amber as much as I did. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ To follow or reach Staglin Family Vineyard and Amber Mihna: https://www.staglinfamily.com/ @staglinfamilyvineyard @vinodiva

My very special guests today are both winemakers at the famed Domaine Carneros Winery in the Carneros AVA of Napa Valley.  Zak Miller leads the Sparkling Wine team and TJ Evans is in charge of Pinot Noir production. Their journeys into winemaking are quite different but mutually inspiring.  They'll share their wine stories and give us the inside scoop on what it takes to make iconic sparkling wine and world class Pinot Noir.  And the best part is, they'll tell you how to get your start toward following in their footsteps. So, if you have wondered what it takes for a wine to go from grape to glass, this episode will not disappoint.  So, let's meet Zak and TJ. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ To follow or reach Domaine Carneros: https://www.domainecarneros.com/ https://www.domainecarneros.com/careers @domainecarneros zmiller@domainecarneros.com tjeveans@domainecarneros.com resume@domainecarneros.com

Every guest we've showcased on the show has had an interesting wine journey to share, and today's guest, Clare Tooley, is no exception.  Join us and follow her path from her European roots to becoming a Master of Wine, and ultimately moving to the US as Vice President of Guest Experiences at the Boisset Collection. Clare has worn many hats and she'll share her advice and expertise to help you pursue your wine passion and join the wine industry. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ To follow or reach Clare Tooley MW and Boisset Collection: https://www.boissetcollection.com/employment https://my.boissetcollection.com/join/ambassador @boisset.collection tooley@boisset.com

When you think of a career in the wine industry do you find yourself dreaming of what it would be like to live and work in a world renowned wine region like Burgundy or Tuscany?  If so, this episode is for you. My guest, Emily Lester, aka ParisWineGirl, will share her wine journey that brought her to France where she has created a world that blends her love of the arts with the world of wine.  Stay tuned until the end when Emily generously shares her insights and advice on how you can follow her path abroad and thrive. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ To follow or reach Emily Lester: https://pariswinegirl.fr/ @ParisWineGirl https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-lester/

One of the things I love most about the wine industry is that it is steeped in history and tradition.  Like a steadfast friend that you can count on. But, the other thing I love about the wine industry is that it is constantly evolving and looking toward the future.  And in today's episode, the future's so bright you'll have wear shades.  I'm going to introduce you to Andrew Allison, CEO and co-founder of Cuvee Collective.  Andrew and his team are blowing the lid off of the future by reinventing how we engage with wine.  So, strap your hat on and join us on a journey to the future.   Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ To follow or reach Andrew Allison and Cuvee Collective: https://www.cuveecollective.com/ @cuveecollectivehg https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewdillinger/

Today I'm honored to introduce you to Alicia Towns Franken, a veteran of the hospitality industry and Board Member and Mentor at Wine Unify.  In this episode I tap her vast experience to discuss a wide range of career opportunities as well as her dedication to advancing diversity at Wine Unify.  Be sure to stay tuned until to end when Alicia will tell us all about wine education award and mentorship opportunities to help you advance your wine education and find your way into the industry.  Resources: Schedule a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel: https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Course and activity registration:  www.napavalleywineacademy and use 5% discount on any NVWA class: promo-code NVWApodcast Newsletter: https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Membership:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ Follow us:  @napavalleywineacademy  @napavalleywinegal Wine Unify:  https://www.wineunify.org/   @wineunify   @archerroosewines

Geralyn Brostrom is an instructor in the Wine MBA program at the Wine Business Institute at SSU.  She's also the Developer of the Italian Wine Professional certification program and co-founder of the website ItalianWineCentral.com.  And, as if that weren't enough, she's a consultant, public speaker, and the author of well-known books - the Business of Wine and Into Italian Wine.  Geralyn offers a mountain of insights to help you dive into the wine industry headfirst so be sure to stick around until the end so you don't miss a thing.   Resources: Schedule a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel: https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Course and activity registration:  www.napavalleywineacademy and use 5% discount on any NVWA class: promo-code NVWApodcast Newsletter: https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Membership:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ Follow us:  @napavalleywineacademy  @napavalleywinegal Geralyn Brostrom:  geralyn@italianwinecentral.com Italian Wine Central website: https://italianwinecentral.com/ Italian Wine Central Instagram:  @intoitalianwine

If you have ever thought about sharing your passion for wine by writing about it, then this episode is for you!  Today my guest is Jonathan Cristaldi.  Jonathan is an established wine writer with more than a decade of experience. His articles have appeared in publications such as Decanter, Food & Wine, The SOMM Journal and the Tasting Panel Magazines just to name a few.  He is also our Editor in Chief here at the NVWA and was recently a guest speaker at the Wine Writer's Symposium.  Jonathan will not only share his story, but will also help you write yours by giving you the inside scoop of how to put pen to paper get published.  Be sure and listen until the end when Jonathan will give you recommendations on what you can do right away to follow in his footsteps.  Resources: Schedule a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel: https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Course and activity registration:  www.napavalleywineacademy and use 5% discount on any NVWA class: promo-code NVWApodcast Newsletter: https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Membership:  https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ Follow us:  @napavalleywineacademy  @napavalleywinegal Email Jonathan at jcristaldi@gmail.com Follow Jonathan @jcristaldi

My guest today is Dale Stratton.  Dale has spent the better part of 40 years imbedded in the wine industry and is a treasure trove of knowledge.  He is currently serving as the President of the Wine Market Council, the Managing Director for Azur Associates and as an Analyst for Sip Source.  He's a little like me – he just can't stay away from this crazy business.  I know you will find his journey inspiring and that it will motivate you to dive in with both feet. As always, be sure to stay tuned until the end when Dale and I will offer up some great advice on how you can join the wine industry and grow your career.  Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars Dale Stratton on Linked in:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-stratton-b40b7a3/

My guest today is Catherine Bugue, co-founder and VP of Education at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Her unlikely entrance into the wine industry will surprise and delight you and you'll find her enthusiasm for wine education inspiring.  Along the way Catherine will tell you all about the entertaining and engaging programs we now offer, beyond WSET and wine certifications.  In this episode you will find there is something for everyone.  Be sure and stay tuned until the end when Catherine will share her best advice to help you quench your thirst for knowledge about wine. Resources: Schedule a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel: https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Course and activity registration: napavalleywineacademy and use 5% discount on any NVWA class: promo-code NVWApodcast Newsletter: https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Membership: https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ Follow us: @napavalleywineacademy  @napavalleywinegal

In this episode you are going to meet my good friend, and wine entrepreneur, DeLauren Everett.  DeLauren started her own company, Blends and Bubbly, out of her passion for wine and her drive to be a part of wine industry.  She'll share her inspiring journey with us and, at the end of the show, she'll give you advice how you can follow your dream and become a wine entrepreneur too.  Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates Become a member at https://napavalleywineacademy.com/nvwa-membership/ To reach DeLauren Everett go to https://blendsandbubbly.com/ or on Social Media @blendsandbubbly

Join us and meet Master Sommelier Thomas Price and Master of Wine Ashley Hausman with the Somm Foundation to learn about their enrichment experiences and scholarship opportunities that help break down barriers to open doors and help you realize your goals.  Stay tuned until the end and we'll tell you how you can apply for the upcoming Wine Education Scholarship being offered in partnership between the Somm Foundation and us here at the NVWA. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars Somm Foundation:  https://www.sommfoundation.com/

In this episode you'll meet Mater of Wine, Vanessa Conlin.  Vanessa is the Chief Wine Officer at Wine Access and has an extensive resume working in many fields of the wine industry from New York to California.    In this interview, Vanessa will talk about her amazing journey to becoming the 52nd Master of Wine in the US, as well as her diverse career path and her work at Wine Access. At the end of the show Vanessa will share her best suggestions to help you start or continue your own wine industry story.   Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars Wine Access: https://www.wineaccess.com/

Have you ever pictured yourself coming home at the end of your work day with mud-stained boots from working in a vineyard, or red wine stains on your shirt after shoveling grapes in a winery?  Well if getting your hands dirty speaks to you, then strap your hat on for today's episode.  Our guest is Nate Weis, the VP of Winegrowing and a winemaker at the prestigious Silver Oak Winery and Twomey Cellars.  He will give you a sense of what it's like to work in the vineyard and in the wine cellar, from entry level jobs to being the boss.  So, if you want a peek behind the curtain to learn about jobs that take wine from grapes to glass this show is for you. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars Silver Oak : https://silveroak.com/   Twomey :  https://twomey.com/

If you're looking for resources to help you find a job in the wine industry, then look no further. In today's episode, I'll introduce you to Gary Schneidkraut from ForceBrands. ForceBrands, aka BevForce, is a leading recruiting firm that offers industry specific services that connect employers with employees. Gary is a Director working with BevForce's clients in the alcoholic beverage category.  Join us as he shares his expertise to help put you on a path to your dream job in wine, beer and spirits. Be sure to stay tuned until the end when Gary and I will provide key actionable insights about how you can make a career out of your enthusiasm for adult beverages.    Resources Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars To find out more about ForceBrands or start your job search:  https://forcebrands.com/bevforce

If you're looking for resources to help you find a job in the wine industry, then look no further. In today's episode, I'll introduce you to Gary Schneidkraut from ForceBrands. ForceBrands, aka BevForce, is a leading recruiting firm that offers industry specific services that connect employers with employees. Gary is a Director working with BevForce's clients in the alcoholic beverage category.  Join us as he shares his expertise to help put you on a path to your dream job in wine, beer and spirits. Be sure to stay tuned until the end when Gary and I will provide key actionable insights about how you can make a career out of your enthusiasm for adult beverages.    Resources Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars To find out more about ForceBrands or start your job search:  https://forcebrands.com/bevforce

In this episode, I was honored to bring you my up close and personal interview with Phil Long.  Phil talks about his role as President of the Association of African American Vintners and how this organization helps pave the way for aspiring members of the BIPOC community to join the wine industry.  And, he talks about his own journey and wine brand, Longevity Wines.  Stay tuned until the end learn how you can apply for scholarship opportunities provided by the Association of African American Vintners in partnership with the Napa Valley Wine Academy. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars Longevity Wines: https://www.longevitywines.com/ Scholarship Information: https://www.aaavintners.org/scholarships.html https://napavalleywineacademy.com/aaav-association-of-african-american-vintners-scholarship-program/

Meet Chrissy Frentz, Program Director for Vitro Ad Agency.  Chrissy oversees a Fine Wine Brand Ambassador program for a popular wine and spirits portfolio. In this episode, she is going to fill in the blanks and solve the mystery that surrounds this sometime elusive role.  Resources Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars Follow us @napavalleywineacademy on IG, LI & FB and stay connected Connect with Karen on IG @napavalleywinegal To learn more about careers at Vitro Ad Agency: https://www.vitroagency.com/join-our-team/

My guest today is Paul Bourget, VP of Consumer Insights for Delicato Family Wines. Paul's team literally gets inside the head of today's wine consumers to help develop new products, create dynamic marketing strategies and drive sales.  It's almost like he predicts the future.  Keep listening to learn about yet another way to jump into the wine industry and check out Paul's advice at the end to help you get your start.  Resources Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars Follow us @napavalleywineacademy on IG, LI & FB and stay connected Connect with Karen on IG @napavalleywinegal To learn more about careers at Delicato Family Vineyards: https://www.delicato.com/careers

If you are searching for a wine industry job on one of those big job search engines you might as well be looking for a needle in a haystack.  Today, my guest is Eric Jorgensen, President of Wine Communications Group, which is the parent company of WineJobs.com.  This episode is packed with great ideas to help YOU get in or move up in the wine industry.  And, don't miss Eric's recommendations at the end.  They will have you revved up and motivated to start your job search. Additional Show Notes: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars

  In today's episode, you'll meet, Beth McCauley, a Division Manager for The famed Hess Persson Estates.  Beth will give us a snapshot of her wine journey and discuss the road that brought her to work for such a respected producer as Hess Persson.  And she we'll talk about the three-tiered systems to help you better understand the various roles and discover where you might find your best opportunities. Be sure to stay tuned until the end when Beth will provide a few key actionable insights about how you can apply your enthusiasm for wine to land a sales job in our exciting industry.   Resources Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars To find available jobs at Hess Persson Estate: https://www.hessperssonestates.com/careers/

Have you ever thought about becoming a wine sales rep or wondered what it would be like to work for distributor?  Well then today's show is for you. My guest is Pat O'Sullivan, the Chief Sales Officer at Heidelberg Distributing in Ohio & Kentucky. Pat is a wine industry veteran with over 35 years of experience in sales and management and in this interview, he'll peels back the layers within the wine distribution system and reveals tons of job opportunities.  I must say, this is one of my favorite episodes. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars To find available positions at Heidelberg Distributing:  https://heidelbergdistributing.com/careers/

In this episode I'll talk to Cat Wolinski, Senior Editor at VinePair, the largest digital media company in the beverage space.  VinePair publishes engaging, entertaining and inspiring articles about all types of beverages and the experiences you'll have with a glass in your hand.Cat will share her experience and expertise from an editor's point of view and help put those of you who are aspiring writers on a path to a career sharing your enthusiasm about wine and other beveragesIn the end when Cat will tell us how you can use your writing skills and get published now.  Resources:Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzelReceive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET. Register for your course at napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcastSign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinarsTo learn how to pitch your articles to VinePair: https://vinepair.com/how-to-pitch-vinepair/

  Founded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is located in Livermore California and is America's longest, continuously operated family-owned winery.  Today I'll talk to Aly Wente, Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience and Fifth Generation Wente Winegrower.   Recently named to the Wine Enthusiasts prestigious Top 40 under 40 Tastemakers list for 2021, Aly will share her expertise about working in wine marketing as well as winery hospitality and customer experiences.   In the end Aly will give us actionable insights about how you can put your enthusiasm for wine together with your marketing and service skills to enter this exciting industry.    Resources Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast  Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars To learn more about careers at Wente Vineyards:  https://wentevineyards.com/careers    

You've probably heard about home-based wine sales, but have you ever wondered if it's right for you?  Well, if you have a passion for wine and an entrepreneurial spirit, this episode is for you.   Today I'll introduce you to Tiffany Wojtkiewicz, (Why Kev Itch) President and CoFounder of ONEHOPE.  Tiffany will tell us all about OneHope and how you can be your own boss, working from home while supporting worthy causes around the world.   We'll also be joined by OneHope Cause Entrepreneur, Lauren Brown, who is also their first Senior Impact Director, to get her insights on what it takes to be successful in this growing home-based wine sales industry.  

In this Episode, Karen Wetzel speaks with Michael Cerio, VP of Operations for Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners.  Michael will share his experience and knowledge of the wine industry from a “back of the house” perspective and talk about the many jobs that fall under this umbrella. Michael will close out the interview with actionable insights to follow this path to enter the wine world and what is it takes to land a job. owerpress] Book a career coaching session with Karen: https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel SHOW NOTES: Karen Wetzel: Today, I'll talk to Michael Cerio, vice president of operations for distinguished vineyards and wine partners. Michael will share his experience and knowledge of the wine industry from a back-of-the-house perspective and talk about the many wine jobs that fall under this umbrella. Be sure to stay tuned until the end when Michael we'll close out the interview with actionable. Karen Wetzel: To follow this path to enter the world of wine and what it takes to land the job. And now, let's get to our interview. Karen Wetzel: welcome, Michael. Thanks for joining me today. Could you please tell our audience who you are and what exactly do you do in the wine industry? I'd Michael Cerio: be happy to thank you, Karen. And thanks for having me on this morning. I really appreciate the opportunity. So my name is Michael. And I'm the vice president of operations for distinguished vineyards and wine partners. Michael Cerio: And I've been working for this company for about four months. Yeah. Karen Wetzel: One thing I wanted to ask you before we get into your stories so that people know who distinguished vineyards are. So you're a supplier. You have a catalog of wineries that the company represents. Could you give us a couple of names that people might know of? Karen Wetzel: Some of the brands you Michael Cerio: represent? Sure. I'd be happy to. We'd like to say that we represent a collection of. Wineries from prestigious wine regions around the world is the tagline. So some of the wineries that the names that may be familiar to your listeners would be Markham and Saint Alena across the, and Sonoma. Michael Cerio: We also own the Argyle winery up in Oregon. And then some of the other brands that we represent are dough wines, as well as Texas. From New Karen Wetzel: Zealand. Oh, that's great. Well, I was just at Markham. I did a little visit there with some friends the other day, and it was wonderful. And actually, at Danette valley wine academy, we use the textbook Cabernet as one of the wines in the wine kits we send out for our WSET courses. Karen Wetzel: So I'm very familiar with some of your brands, so that. Let's start off at the beginning. Really? How did you get into the wine industry? What's your story of your wine journey, I guess, of your white career? Michael Cerio: So I did not intend to get into the wine industry. When I first got out of college back in the nineties, I really didn't have any clear idea about what it was. Michael Cerio: I wanted to do the economy wasn't that great at the time. And so I jumped into some restaurant work, doing a little bit of substitute teaching, even considered law school at that time. And it fell into completely by accident—the commercial baking. Karen Wetzel: From lawyer to baker, Michael Cerio: I've got a diverse set of interests, I guess you could say. Michael Cerio: So. Yeah. I just fell into this role working for a company that was at the time baking the bonds for McDonald's on the east coast. So I got really interested in the sales and service side of the business. Initially, that was where my role was focused. But as I got deeper into it, I got really curious about how do you make bread and rolls? Michael Cerio: And what's the science behind that. And so I find myself. The American Institute of Baking and the company agreed to pay my way in terms of expenses to go to Manhattan, Kansas,

In this episode of Wine, Work & Passion, we'll talk to Peter Marks, Master of Wine, Instructor, and partner in Napa Valley Wine Academy.

In this episode of Wine, Work & Passion, we'll talk to Peter Marks, Master of Wine, Instructor, and partner in Napa Valley Wine Academy.

In this episode of Wine, Work & Passion, we'll talk to Curtis Mann, Master of Wine, Group Vice President – Alcohol (Wine, Beer & Spirits). Curtis shares insights about working on the retail side of the wine industry and provide actionable advice to help you in pursuit of your wine industry career.  He'll also share his experience as one of only 52 Masters of Wine in the US/Canada.

In this episode of Wine, Work & Passion, we'll talk to Curtis Mann, Master of Wine, Group Vice President – Alcohol (Wine, Beer & Spirits). Curtis shares insights about working on the retail side of the wine industry and provide actionable advice to help you in pursuit of your wine industry career.  He'll also share his experience as one of only 52 Masters of Wine in the US/Canada.

In this special episode, we'll talk to Morgan Bailey, Hospitality Director at Quintessa Winery, about the surge in available wine jobs as wineries reopen and the busy season approaches. Morgan will share her experience and expertise and offer advice on how you can find and secure a job right now in wine hospitality.

In this special episode, we’ll talk to Morgan Bailey, Hospitality Director at Quintessa Winery, about the surge in available wine jobs as wineries reopen and the busy season approaches. Morgan will share her experience and expertise and offer advice on how you can find and secure a job right now in wine hospitality.

In this inaugural episode, you'll meet Christian Oggenfuss, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Napa Valley Wine Academy. He'll inspire you with his amazing journey on his way to becoming the CEO of America's Premier Wine School, and I'll share my story as well. We'll also expert advice on how you can enter our exciting industry.

In this inaugural episode, you’ll meet Christian Oggenfuss, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Napa Valley Wine Academy. He’ll inspire you with his amazing journey on his way to becoming the CEO of America’s Premier Wine School, and I’ll share my story as well. We’ll also expert advice on how you can enter our exciting industry.