Airgoods- Our Secret Weapon Wholesaler for Non Alcohol Beverages!
April 13, 2024
This series is Part 1 of our Non Alcohol SIP's series.
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We will be featuring Suppliers, Influencers and my Peers from the non alcoholic space in this special production of 3-21.
Today's special guest is Elian Haddock from Airgoods!
Our intention is to showcase all the people & brands working tirelessly on making amazing beverages, reducing the stigma and offering people choices beyond traditional alcohol.
Since opening 3-21 No Kiddin Bottle Shop in November, Bobbie is learning that she needs to know more to better serve her guests and community. We kickoff the new year with brands and suppliers so we can all get an education from these unique companies and be informed on what makes them individually special.
Introduction of the guests: Elian Metni, co-founder of Airgoods -
Overview of Airgoods: an online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with specialty beverage brands
Key Topics Discussed
- Origin story of Airgoods: started by 3 college friends to help small business owners order inventory more easily
-Focus on the emerging non-alcoholic beverage industry
-Benefits Airgoods provides: payment terms, managing supplier relationships, product discovery
- Sampling process on Airgoods platform allowing retailers to try products
- Categories of products available: non-alc, cocktails, health/wellness, coffee & tea
- Airgoods' quality control and selective brand onboarding
- Intersection of wholesale, DTC, and distributors for beverage brands
- Vision for continued growth in specialty beverage industry
Main Takeaways
- Airgoods makes wholesale ordering simpler for retailers and suppliers
- Platform enables product discovery and direct brand relationships
- Quality over quantity approach with strict brand vetting - Helps accelerate growth for emerging beverage brands
- Passionate about supporting the independent retailer community Guest Bio - Elian Metni, Co-Founder and Head of Brand Partnerships @ Airgoods - Recent Yale University graduate (2022) - Building technology to empower small food and beverage businesses CTA - Check out Airgoods: www.airgoods.com - Follow on Instagram @airgoodswholesale for product launches
Overview of Airgoods: an online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with specialty beverage brands
Key Topics Discussed
- Origin story of Airgoods: started by 3 college friends to help small business owners order inventory more easily
-Focus on the emerging non-alcoholic beverage industry
-Benefits Airgoods provides: payment terms, managing supplier relationships, product discovery
- Sampling process on Airgoods platform allowing retailers to try products
- Categories of products available: non-alc, cocktails, health/wellness, coffee & tea
- Airgoods' quality control and selective brand onboarding
- Intersection of wholesale, DTC, and distributors for beverage brands
- Vision for continued growth in specialty beverage industry
Main Takeaways
- Airgoods makes wholesale ordering simpler for retailers and suppliers
- Platform enables product discovery and direct brand relationships
- Quality over quantity approach with strict brand vetting - Helps accelerate growth for emerging beverage brands
- Passionate about supporting the independent retailer community Guest Bio - Elian Metni, Co-Founder and Head of Brand Partnerships @ Airgoods - Recent Yale University graduate (2022) - Building technology to empower small food and beverage businesses CTA - Check out Airgoods: www.airgoods.com - Follow on Instagram @airgoodswholesale for product launches
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