In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, I sit down with Matt Levitt, founder of Tahoe Blue Vodka, to unpack the wild entrepreneurial journey behind the brand that went from a solo hustle in Lake Tahoe to a top-10 vodka on store shelves across the West. We talk brand-building without big budgets, the power of lifestyle marketing, overcoming rejection from distributors, and the lessons Matt learned bootstrapping a nationally recognized product—all while giving back to preserve the lake that inspired it all.
Now leading Compass Brand Strategy, Matt shares how he helps other entrepreneurs grow impactful, authentic brands—and the wisdom he wishes he knew earlier in the game.
If you’re an entrepreneur, brand builder, or just love a good “from the beach chair to the boardroom” story, this one’s for you.
Website: www.tahoebluevodka.com
Website: https://www.compassbrandstrategy.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-levitt-9644a5b7/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matttbv/
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Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz
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