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Bourbon & Business

Bourbon & Business

Written by: Tyler Wiltshire and Dakota Tate
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Welcome to the Bourbon and Business Podcast! We’re Dakota and Tyler, two friends thirsty for knowledge from thriving business people and looking to have a taste of bourbon along the way. Our mission is to interview incredibly successful men and women to get the inside scoop on how their brains work and show that success doesn’t always have a specific formula to follow! There is also a bourbon tasting at the beginning of each episode because…why not?

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  • Episode 154 - Mara Smith - expect more
    Feb 19 2026

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    In this episode of the Bourbon and Business Podcast, hosts Tyler and Dakota welcome Mara Smith, founder and CEO of Inspiro Tequila. Mara shares her journey from a legal career to launching a tequila brand focused on transparency and quality. The conversation explores the challenges of starting a business during COVID-19, the unique production process of tequila, and the importance of community and support for women in business. Mara also discusses the resurgence of tequila in the market and her marketing strategies for reaching consumers. Listeners will gain insights into the spirits industry and the innovative approaches that set Inspiro Tequila apart.

    Also featured in this episode is a bottle of Naked Malt Scotch! Did one of the hosts gag? Listen in to find out!

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    28 mins
  • Episode 153 - Zoe Hartsfield - creation never stops
    Feb 12 2026

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    In this episode of the Bourbon and Business Podcast, hosts Tyler and Dakota welcome Zoe Hartsfield, founder of The Little Ghost. Zoe shares her journey from being a full-time student and sales development representative to becoming a successful ghostwriter and content creator. The conversation delves into the importance of lead generation, overcoming fear in sales, and the evolving landscape of social media and AI in content creation. Zoe emphasizes the value of documenting one's journey and the trend of building in public, while also discussing her future plans for rebranding her business.

    Also featured in this episode is a bottle of Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke! Can you taste the smoke? Listen in to find out!

    Be sure to follow us on Instagram @bourbonandbusinesspodcast
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    30 mins
  • Episode 152 - Trevor Acy - ask to understand
    Feb 5 2026

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    In this episode of the Bourbon and Business Podcast, hosts Tyler and Dakota welcome Trevor A.C., founder of Delta Product Group. They discuss the importance of passion in business, common mistakes companies make in execution, and the significance of networking and community engagement. Trevor shares insights on navigating product failures, reducing business risks, and the reality of sales and consumer behavior. The conversation emphasizes the need for honesty in business practices and the importance of asking the right questions to ensure success.

    Also featured in this episode is a bottle of Charles Goodnight Texas Bourbon! What did Dakota say it tasted like? Listen in to find out!


    Be sure to follow us on Instagram @bourbonandbusinesspodcast
    And our LinkedIn page at “Bourbon and Business Podcast”

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    25 mins
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