Episode 73

073 | Chris Maffeo | Create Demand Before Trying To Capture It | MAFFEO DRINKS

In episode 073, I continue the conversation with Filiberto Amati on his Growth, Brands and More Podcast. I explain the concept of 'Drinks Builder' and we delve into the blurred lines between marketing and sales, discussing how to create demand before capturing it.

I emphasize the importance of understanding customer needs, solving problems with your brand, and building communities, particularly among bartenders.

We discuss successful case studies, the impact of strategic thinking on the supply chain, and tools for effective marketing and advocacy.

This conversation is packed with insights on creating a strong demand for your beverage brand through a bottom-up approach.


Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:12 Understanding the Concept of Drinks Builder

02:17 Creating Demand Before Capturing It

03:46 The Role of Bartenders and Community Building

05:18 Strategic Thinking and Supply Chain Impact

06:23 Building a Commercial Proposition

07:39 Generating Demand in Non-Traditional Venues

11:55 The Importance of Insight and Problem-Solving

21:07 The Role of Advocacy and Community in Marketing

33:08 Final Thoughts and Conclusion


About The Host: Filiberto Amati

About The Guest: Chris Maffeo

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Chris Maffeo

With 20 years of experience working for some of the biggest drinks brands across 30+ markets, I've developed a unique understanding of how brands grow in today's market.
Now, I help drinks brands build sustainable growth through bottom-up demand creation.
My methodology focuses on how brand demand spreads - from initial venue adoption to international expansion.
I teach brands how to create, convert, and sustain demand across the three critical stages of growth: from one bottle to one case to one pallet.
My expertise lies in understanding how brands grow through genuine advocacy, from bar to bar, city to city, and building foundations that enable natural scaling.
Through consulting, training, and speaking engagements, I help brands:
• Build sustainable demand from the ground up
• Systematize their approach to building brands city by city
• Navigate the path from local success to international growth
• Develop strategies based on occasions rather than demographics