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60-min interview with the co-founder of AriZona Beverage Company. Covers Brooklyn beer-distribution origins, the 1991 Snapple-truck epiphany, the tallboy-can counter-position, the 10-year Ferolito buyout, and why he still refuses every acquisition offer.
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The Snapple-Truck Moment
Entrepreneurs can tell you the exact moment the light went on. Design your life to be on the right street.
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The 20-Years-of-Nights Rule
Every 'overnight success' is 20 years of overlooked nights. Plan accordingly.
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Multi-Generational over Optimal-Exit
Refuse the exit when keeping it builds something the next generation can take over.
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Counter-Position on Every Variable
When entering a category dominated by incumbents, change every variable they hold constant.
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The 99¢ Commitment (Brand as Promise)
A brand promise held for 33 years, encoded in price not slogan.