From Tech to Distillery: Jennifer Solberg Katzman of Rhine Hall Distillery
Welcome back, everyone! In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Jennifer Solberg Katzman, co-founder of Rhine Hall Distillery in Chicago. Jennifer left her successful tech career in San Francisco to turn a family hobby of distilling apple brandy into a booming business. Rhine Hall specializes in creating pure fruit brandies, or Eau de Vie, using 25 pounds of fresh fruit for a single bottle. We explore the story behind the business, unique family dynamics, the evolution into tropical flavors, and their method of working with pure fruit distillates. Plus, Jennifer shares insights into their collaborations, challenges, and her vision for the future. Tune in to learn more about this unique distillery and the exciting new flavors they are experimenting with!
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:13 Jennifer's Background and Family Business 03:05 The Distillation Process and Product Details 05:07 Challenges and Market Introduction 19:13 Collaborations and Future Plans 21:17 Reflecting on Past Experiments 21:44 Collaborative Efforts and Future Aspirations 22:51 Tropical Line Expansion 24:50 Challenges and Successes in the Market 27:56 Building Brand Loyalty 31:39 Balancing Business and Personal Life 34:33 Future Plans and Market Expansion 37:46 Where to Find Our Products 39:48 Conclusion and Sponsor Message
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