Uncorked: Wine - Business - Life

“What was the moment you decided to leave your corporate job and start this?”

This is a recurring opening question to establish the guest's origin story and major career pivot.

“How did you come up with the name for your business?”

He asks this to uncover the personal story and branding philosophy behind the guest's venture.

“How do you get your team to care so much about the quality of their work?”

This question probes into the guest's management style and philosophy on building a strong company culture.

“Why do you think your audience has so much trust in you?”

He asks this to explore the guest's approach to community building and brand authenticity.

“What made you take the leap to expand or launch the next concept?”

This question targets the strategic thinking behind scaling or evolving a successful business.

“Let's talk about your business model, particularly your partnerships.”

Used to deconstruct the guest's revenue streams and strategy for the audience.

“Do you think your previous career gave you an unfair advantage?”

This question connects a guest's past experience to their current success, exploring transferable skills.

“How do you do it all?”

A question aimed at exploring the guest's work-life balance, support systems, and personal mindset.

“What is the one piece of advice that every small business owner ignores?”

Typically asked during the 'Rapid Fire' segment to elicit a potent, actionable tip for listeners.

“Where would you go food-wise with this wine?”

This is his signature move to tie the wine tasting segment back to the guest's expertise or personal taste.

“What is your go-to weeknight dinner when you're exhausted?”

A 'Rapid Fire' question designed to get a relatable, personal tip from the guest.