
Making MAKA
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 15 episodes
Making MAKA
Latest Episodes
E14: Still learning (Expo West Recap)
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!
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Episode 14
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54:51

E13: Awards Season (Expo West & NEXTY Award)
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.
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Episode 13
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34:03

E12: Sprouting Up! (Retailer Launch)
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 se...
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Episode 12
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27:32
