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In this episode, the hosts are joined by Josh from Ballpoint, a growth marketing agency. They discuss various topics including the challenge of making people aware of a solution when they are only aware of the problem briefly, direct mail strategies, and creative approaches to paid ads. They also touch on the early days of a blood test company, Thriva and their experience at Money 2020 in Amsterdam where they will be doing live podcast recordings. Tune in for insightful discussions and interesting insights! Chapters
How can you turn your business growth around, even amidst unpredictable times? Look no further! This episode brings you the incredible story of Josh Lachkovic, the founder and managing director of growth agency Amphora. After failing his first startup, the Wine List, Josh is a testament to resilience, having faced failure and emerged more successful. In an eye-opening chat, Josh unveils his wisdom on facing failure and the lessons learned from his first startup, losing six figures as the pandemic altered buying behaviour drastically. As we delve deeper into the conversation, we navigate the world of 'bootstrapping,' with Josh sharing valuable advice on how entrepreneurs can use creative strategies in these turbulent times of digital marketing. We also uncover how IOS 14 is an opportunity rather than a problem in paid social advertising, the potential of advanced AI targeting, and how quality creative is the key to engaging consumers. Josh shares critical insights into understanding user psychology, data, and leveraging social platforms for business growth. So, if you're ready to transform your business and scale it to unimaginable heights, grab your headphones and dive into this enlightening episode with Josh Lachkovic! Would you like to power up your social media or PR strategy in 2024? Drop us a line at sociallyua@prohibitionpr.co.uk and get a free 15-minute discovery call with our hosts. And if you like the show, please leave us a review or just a thumbs up is appreciated.
Nicole Crentsil, CEO of Black Girl Fest, talks about partnering with Ada Ventures as an angel investor, what she's looking for in an investment, and her advice for business owners looking to raise cash. Plus, Josh Lachkovic from wine subscription company The Wine List explains new areas in wine to watch.
Josh Lachkovic is the founder & CEO of Wine List. Prior to launching Wine List, Josh had a career in marketing & growth, starting his career in content, SEO, and insights at PR agency Hotwire. He then joined Pact Coffee's growth team to turn his hand to print marketing and partnerships. Following this he went to an education company where he was responsible for breathing startup process into an established business. Before founding The Wine List he spent three years as employee number one at digital health company, Thriva, where he led and built the growth side of the business. Show highlights 3:55 Josh introduces himself and how he got to where he is today. 7:21 From a passion to a business. How Josh got into the wine business. 9:38 The Wine List business model. 14:34 Josh teaches Ste a bit about wine. 20:52 Acquiring customers for The Wine List. 24:48 How Covid-19 has accelerated the ecommerce industry. 33:44 Is Amazon making it difficult for DTC brands to compete? 38:56 The current state of Facebook ads. 44:21 The one book Josh recommends everyone should read. Resources/people/articles mentioned in the podcast The Wine List - thewinelist.net Josh on Twitter - @JoshLachkovic The Wine List on Twitter - @thewinelist_uk Ste visiting a coffee farm in Guatemala - stedavies.com Jeff Raider on founding Warby Parker and Harry's - Spotify Taylor Lorenz article on TikTok - nytimes.com Josh's book recommendation Alchemy Hardcover BookEnglish (Publication Language)WH Allen (Publisher) View on Amazon
Josh Lachkovic is the founder of The Wine List, a London-based wine-education company that began as a newsletter. Members receive two bottles of wine every month, along with tasting notes and materials to help them gain confidence in choosing their drink. Lachkovic is forming relationships with smaller wineries in order to deliver unique wines.
A look at two industries on the rise – city bikes and wine delivery – with Adam McDermott from Linus Bikes in Los Angeles and Josh Lachkovic from The Wine List in London. Plus: a check-in from Berlin with some good news for small businesses.
Episode 15 is all about the wines made right here in England. Joining us to discuss what it's like to work in an industry still in its 'teenage years' are two emerging talents, Adrian Pike from Westwell Wines in Kent (the garden of England), and Sergio Verrillo from Blackbook Wines, an urban winery based in the heart of London's Battersea. Rounding off the trio is Josh Lachkovic, of Josh's Wine List, who loves English wine so much that he released an entire podcast series dedicated to them. Thank you to our hosts, the impeccable Terroirs Wine Bar in central London. A pioneering natural wine bar, they will need no introduction to anyone that loves 'real' wine. The Wines: Blackbook: GMF Westwell: Pelegrim NV Hoffman & Rathbone: Classic Cuvée 2013 Gusbourne: Guinevere Blackbook: Chardonnay 2017 Chapel Down: Chardonnay 2013 You can support us at www.patreon.com/bringyourown or make a one off Paypal donation to mike@bottledfilms.com. Enjoy, follow and subscribe on social media @BYOPodcast. Find our guests (and their wines) online: Sergio Verrillo: www.blackbookwinery.com Adrian Pike: www.westwellwines.com Josh Lachkovic: https://joshwinelist.com/ Intro Song: “Islands” by We Were Lovers www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy84Y87tRvM Produced by Bottled Films: www.bottledfilms.com
Sir Kenneth Carlisle (Wyken Vineyards) and Sergio Verrillo (Blackbook Winery) join the final episode of the show. Both use grapes from the east of England, though Sergio is based in London. Podcast exploring the English wine regions in 2018. An Introduction to English Wine is a six-part podcast series featuring interviews with winemakers from all over England. It was recorded during the summer of 2018: the 'harvest of a century' for English Wine. Show guide 2018 was the "vintage of the century" for English wine with one of the best summers on record. Most producers had their biggest harvests on records and early signs of fruit quality look very good. The wines produced from this year are expected to be some of the best ever produced in England. This podcast is produced by Josh Lachkovic, the WSET-qualified founder of Josh's Wine List, a weekly email educating the general wine consumer.
Steven Spurrier (Bride Valley), Sam Lindo (Camel Valley) and Natt McConnell (Bluestone Vineyards) join the show from the South West. Podcast exploring the English wine regions in 2018. An Introduction to English Wine is a six-part podcast series featuring interviews with winemakers from all over England. It was recorded during the summer of 2018: the 'harvest of a century' for English Wine. Show guide 2018 was the "vintage of the century" for English wine with one of the best summers on record. Most producers had their biggest harvests on records and early signs of fruit quality look very good. The wines produced from this year are expected to be some of the best ever produced in England. This podcast is produced by Josh Lachkovic, the WSET-qualified founder of Josh's Wine List, a weekly email educating the general wine consumer.
Corinne Seely (Exton Park) and Jacob Leadley (Black Chalk) join from Hampshire to discuss their origin stories in wine. Both are particular fans of pinot meunier and like to show it off in their winemaking. Podcast exploring the English wine regions in 2018. An Introduction to English Wine is a six-part podcast series featuring interviews with winemakers from all over England. It was recorded during the summer of 2018: the 'harvest of a century' for English Wine. Show guide 2018 was the "vintage of the century" for English wine with one of the best summers on record. Most producers had their biggest harvests on records and early signs of fruit quality look very good. The wines produced from this year are expected to be some of the best ever produced in England. This podcast is produced by Josh Lachkovic, the WSET-qualified founder of Josh's Wine List, a weekly email educating the general wine consumer.
Nick Wenman (Albury Organic) and John Worontschak (Litmus/Denbies) join the show from Surrey Hills. Nick is one of England’s few biodynamic growers, while Australian winemaker John has been making wine here since the 80s. Podcast exploring the English wine regions in 2018. An Introduction to English Wine is a six-part podcast series featuring interviews with winemakers from all over England. It was recorded during the summer of 2018: the 'harvest of a century' for English Wine. Show guide 2018 was the "vintage of the century" for English wine with one of the best summers on record. Most producers had their biggest harvests on records and early signs of fruit quality look very good. The wines produced from this year are expected to be some of the best ever produced in England. This podcast is produced by Josh Lachkovic, the WSET-qualified founder of Josh's Wine List, a weekly email educating the general wine consumer.
Charlie Holland (Gusbourne), Josh Donaghay-Spire (Chapel Down) and Adrian Pike (Westwell) are three of Kent’s best winemakers and join the show to discuss wine in Kent. Podcast exploring the English wine regions in 2018. An Introduction to English Wine is a six-part podcast series featuring interviews with winemakers from all over England. It was recorded during the summer of 2018: the 'harvest of a century' for English Wine. Show guide 2018 was the "vintage of the century" for English wine with one of the best summers on record. Most producers had their biggest harvests on records and early signs of fruit quality look very good. The wines produced from this year are expected to be some of the best ever produced in England. This podcast is produced by Josh Lachkovic, the WSET-qualified founder of Josh's Wine List, a weekly email educating the general wine consumer.
Will Davenport (Davenport Vineyards), Kristin Syltevik (Oxney Organic Estate), Ben Walgate (Tillingham Wines), and David Carr Taylor (Carr Taylor Wines) join the show to discuss wine of East Sussex, England. Podcast exploring the English wine regions in 2018. An Introduction to English Wine is a six-part podcast series featuring interviews with winemakers from all over England. It was recorded during the summer of 2018: the 'harvest of a century' for English Wine. Show guide 2018 was the "vintage of the century" for English wine with one of the best summers on record. Most producers had their biggest harvests on records and early signs of fruit quality look very good. The wines produced from this year are expected to be some of the best ever produced in England. This podcast is produced by Josh Lachkovic, the WSET-qualified founder of Josh's Wine List, a weekly email educating the general wine consumer.