{"podcast":{"title":"Invst Guru","slug":"invst-guru-7102712","podcast_index_feed_id":7102712,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02","website_url":"https://invst-guru.beehiiv.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1731955395589-f521bed4-5ab5-4f9f-bfe4-7a3e00841958.jpeg","author":"Jeff \"fuzzy\" Wenzel","episode_count":142,"summary":"Invst Guru: Your Guide to Equity Crowdfunding Opportunities Dive into the world of equity crowdfunding with Invst Guru , the podcast that connects you to the most exciting investment opportunities. Each episode spotlights one active campaign, providing insights into the company, its vision, and why it could be a compelling addition to your investment portfolio. From groundbreaking startups to innovative businesses reshaping industries, Invst Guru is your trusted guide for discovering ventures worth exploring. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to equity crowdfunding, join us to learn, analyze, and stay ahead in the dynamic world of startup funding. Invest smarter. Invest informed. Be the guru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T06:18:31.574243+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712"},"episode":{"title":"Bottling a World-Class Cocktail Experience","slug":"bottling-a-world-class-cocktail-experience","published_at":"2026-03-04T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/bottling-a-world-class-cocktail-experience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712","url":"https://invst.guru/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02/e/69a18bbe9d923e5ce9209705/media.mp3","summary":"Most ready-to-drink cocktails taste great on the label and disappointing in the glass. In this episode of Invst Guru , host Jeff “Fuzzy” Wenzel sits down with Larry, co-founder of World’s Best Cocktail , to talk about turning a passion sparked by Netflix’s Drink Masters into a quality-first consumer brand. After testing nearly 100 pre-made cocktails and finding most of them undrinkable, Larry partnered with a world-class mixologist to recreate the magic of a handcrafted cocktail, starting with a spicy strawberry house margarita that refuses to compromise flavor during scaling. But this isn’t just about alcohol. This conversation explores: • Why most RTD cocktails lose quality during production? • The challenge of scaling handcrafted recipes. • A “drink better, not more” philosophy. • Designing bottles that capture meaningful moments. • Building brand through experience, not excess. • Direct-to-consumer launch strategy. • Why crowdfunding can democratize early-stage investing? • What retail investors should evaluate before investing in CPG? Larry also shares why separating passion from financial analysis is critical when investing even in a product you love. This episode is ideal for founders, CPG entrepreneurs, spirits brands, and retail investors looking at the premium ready-to-drink market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Most ready-to-drink cocktails taste great on the label and disappointing in the glass. In this episode of Invst Guru , host Jeff “Fuzzy” Wenzel sits down…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1757,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/invst-guru-7102712/episodes/bottling-a-world-class-cocktail-experience/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/bottling-a-world-class-cocktail-experience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}