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Making MAKA

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  • Summary

  • MAKING MAKA is a behind the scenes look (or should we say listen) into our beverage startup’s journey to launching, building, scaling, and sustaining our CPG brand: MAKA. Episodes are hosted by the company’s founder, Brian Hill, the amazingly talented & memorable Russell Hirshon.Each week Making MAKA will take you on the ups & downs of the rollercoaster ride that is called entrepreneurship – the good, the bad, the ugly, and the sometimes funny. Whether you’re considering your own CPG startup or simply interested in listening about an entrepreneurial journey, we hope that by sharing our experiences, mistakes, learnings, and interviews that you feel better armed to tackle your goals, or at minimum have a giggle or two.Making MAKA releases 30-min episodes weekly.If you like what you are hearing, please share the podcast with friends & family and follow & review Making MAKA on your preferred listening platform.For more information about the podcast please go to www.makingmaka.com and try our MAKA beverages at www.livingmaka.com.
    © 2023 Making MAKA
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Episodes
  • E14: Still learning (Expo West Recap)
    Mar 28 2023

    Brian, Russ, (and newly minted) Jeff discuss their experience at MAKA's first Expo West. Have they told you MAKA was awarded Best New Beverage of 2023? Yeah we thought so, don't be afraid to tell them to shut up about it!

    Follow the podcast at:
    Making MAKA Website
    Making MAKA Instagram
    Making MAKA Facebook
    Making MAKA Youtube

    Follow the Brand at:
    MAKA Website
    MAKA Instagram
    MAKA Facebook
    MAKA Linkedin

    Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.

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    55 mins
  • E13: Awards Season (Expo West & NEXTY Award)
    Mar 7 2023

    Brian & Russ talk about preparing for Expo West, the company's expo strategy, and winning the NEXTY Award for Best New Beverage of 2023! The team is joined by a special guest, Jeff Maher, who was recently hired at MAKA as its SVP of Sales.

    Follow the podcast at:
    Making MAKA Website
    Making MAKA Instagram
    Making MAKA Facebook
    Making MAKA Youtube

    Follow the Brand at:
    MAKA Website
    MAKA Instagram
    MAKA Facebook
    MAKA Linkedin

    Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.

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    34 mins
  • E12: Sprouting Up! (Retailer Launch)
    Feb 7 2023

    Brian & Russ talk about preparing to launch nationwide in Sprouts Farmers Market, as well as provide important updates on being selected as an Expo West NEXTY finalist for Best New Beverage of 2023, hiring Jeff Maher as SVP of Sales, and setting up for two distributor selling shows in Orlando and Nashville. 

    Follow the podcast at:
    Making MAKA Website
    Making MAKA Instagram
    Making MAKA Facebook
    Making MAKA Youtube

    Follow the Brand at:
    MAKA Website
    MAKA Instagram
    MAKA Facebook
    MAKA Linkedin

    Making MAKA is a recap of the leadership team's personal journey & experiences, your entrepreneurial journey will and should be different, so please take this podcast for what it is, war stories, not specific recommendations or guidance.

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    28 mins

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