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When you think of wine, you might think of a bottle, or even a box, but a can? Ryan Harms, Owner and Founder of Union Wine Company, has built an empire around canned wine in southern Oregon, and has seen year over year growth of 40% or more! We discover the journey that took him from Winemaker to CEO of the largest canned wine distributor. It wasn’t all profit and glory, and Ryan has perhaps the biggest tip for any aspiring entrepreneurs: don’t lose sight of the thing that matters most on your path to success - your family. Next up, we learn about the burgeoning cannabis industry and how to build a successful business around these previously shunned products with Founder and CEO of Global Cannabinoids, Ryan Lewis. There is still much we don’t know about this miracle plant, but new research has revealed its unique ability to produce cannabinoids, or ingredients found within hemp and marijuana plants, that can perform a variety of medical functions. From sleep aids to cancer treatment, the possibilities are endless. Also, find out how a focus on building relationships, maintaining clear communication, and market research positioned Ryan to become the first global B to B, bulk seller of hemp. Tune in to get great tips for your business from Entrepreneur Weekly. · [00:00:00] Union Wine Company’s Meteoric Growth · [00:05:50] Ryan Harms’ Journey: Winemaker to CEO · [00:11:30] The Number 1 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make · [00:18:20] Building a Cannabinoid Business · [00:27:11] The Science of Growing Cannabinoids · [00:33:21] Communication, Marketing, and Research
When you think of wine, you might think of a bottle, or even a box, but a can? Ryan Harms, Owner and Founder of Union Wine Company, has built an empire around canned wine in southern Oregon, and has seen year over year growth of 40% or more! We discover the journey that took him from Winemaker to CEO of the largest canned wine distributor. It wasn’t all profit and glory, and Ryan has perhaps the biggest tip for any aspiring entrepreneurs: don’t lose sight of the thing that matters most on your path to success - your family. Next up, we learn about the burgeoning cannabis industry and how to build a successful business around these previously shunned products with Founder and CEO of Global Cannabinoids, Ryan Lewis. There is still much we don’t know about this miracle plant, but new research has revealed its unique ability to produce cannabinoids, or ingredients found within hemp and marijuana plants, that can perform a variety of medical functions. From sleep aids to cancer treatment, the possibilities are endless. Also, find out how a focus on building relationships, maintaining clear communication, and market research positioned Ryan to become the first global B to B, bulk seller of hemp. Tune in to get great tips for your business from Entrepreneur Weekly. [00:00:00] Union Wine Company’s Meteoric Growth [00:05:50] Ryan Harms’ Journey: Winemaker to CEO [00:11:30] The Number 1 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make [00:18:20] Building a Cannabinoid Business [00:27:11] The Science of Growing Cannabinoids [00:33:21] Communication, Marketing, and Research
Ryan Harms is the founder and owner of Union Wine Company. Hear about what brought Ryan to Oregon, and focus on the Oregon wine industry. Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com
Ryan Harms and his Union Wine Company were the toast of Oregon. They’d done something so crazy, they figured it was only a matter of time until the novelty wore off. Ryan and his team were responsible for putting wine in a can. And people went crazy for it. But just as things were going well for Ryan and the business, his personal life was falling apart. Ryan shares the mistakes he made along the way, and offers insight into what other first time founders can do to manage their own work/life balance.
This week we sit down with two disruptive thinkers, CreativeLive's Chase Jarvis and Ryan Harms of Union Wine Company. Chase calls for fundamental change in the formal education system to keep up with the information age. Ryan explains how contemporary packaging lead to an explosive surge in sales. Are you ready to shift your perspective and unlock new possibilities? Learn how. [00:00:00] Be Like a Millennial, Learn Something New [00:05:40] Combining Your Work Hustle and Home Life [00:11:30] Dynamic Education in the Information Age [00:18:21] Union Wine Company Embraces New Packaging [00:27:04] Finding Clarity During Extreme Growth [00:33:21] Mitigating Risk & Making Critical Judgment Calls
Ryan Harms (@harmsryan) is the founder, owner, and winemaker of Union Wine Company based just outside ofPortland, Oregon. They can be considered pioneers in the canned wine space with their brand Underwood. Learn more about Ryan here. Ryan and I had a fantastic conversation talking about his story and how he started in the wine industry, how union first started as a virtual winery and now it can be considered an industrial chateau. We really dig into the mission and purpose behind Union, which can be summed up by saying that wine doesn’t have to be this hard. We then get into Union’s marketing, how it has been so successful and what Ryan attributes that to. Before we get into the show, I want to invite you to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here and leave a review. Doing so helps other wine lovers like yourself find the show. You can subscribe and review the show with your podcast player app on your phone, or here on iTunes.
I share some quick thoughts on the music/interactive/film festival SXSW, and then play the interviews I recorded there feat. Greg Patterson, Brian Cook, Ryan Harms, Christian Colasuonno, David Mikula & Al Mendili.
My Boston pal Ryan Harms joins the show this week to talk Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving and everything in between.