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Harvest to Pour: Business of BeveragesTaming the Chaos: How Tech Is Reshaping Wine and Spirits Distribution with Jim HarrisJim brings decades of experience in beverage distribution and now leads efforts at Western Computer to implement 365WineTrade, a tech platform built specifically for the alcohol space. He shares how integrated ERP systems not only streamline operations but also enable businesses to plan smarter, automate compliance, and ultimately grow without the usual chaos.In this episode, we dive into:✅ Why spreadsheets and QuickBooks don’t scale with your business✅ How 365WineTrade simplifies tax reporting and inventory management✅ The real cost of scaling across state lines—and how to track it✅ Why phased software adoption hel...
2025-05-2827 min
365WineTrade Techology Talks365WineTrade Technology Talks: Episode 9 with Chris De Visser from ContiniaGrab a cup of cheer and join us for the Holiday edition of 365WineTrade Technology Talks. Hosts Tony Castellano and Jacklyn O'Brien are joined by
Chris De Visser of Continia. Tap into their discussion on the different technological needs of wine and spirits industry distributors, producers and importers, and how Continia and 365WineTrade are meeting those needs.
As an added bonus, Debra Knotek joins in the holiday discussion!
Learn more at www.365winetrade.com/podcast
2022-12-2132 min365WineTrade Techology Talks365WineTrade Technology Talks: Episode 8 with Debra Knotek from Western Computer365WineTrade Technology Talks co-hosts Tony Castellano and Jacklyn O'Brien are joined by Western Computer's 365WineTrade Sales Specialist Debra Knotek. In today's episode Debra shares more on her background in the industry and her personal experience at a few recent industry events she has attended.
Learn more at www.365winetrade.com/podcast
2022-12-0224 min365WineTrade Techology Talks365WineTrade Technology Talks: Episode 7 with Ashley DuBois Leonard from InnoVintIn episode #7 of 365WineTrade Technology Talks Tony Castellano and Jacklyn O'Brien are joined by Ashly DuBois Leonard of InnoVint. Ashley has been in the industry for over 20 years merging her technical experience with the socialization in wine making. InnoVint was designed with winemakers in mind to help manage their daily production operations.
Learn more at www.365winetrade.com/podcast
2022-09-2228 min
365WineTrade Techology Talks365WineTrade Technology Talks: Episode 6 with Lisa Kaplan from House of SmithToday's segment of Through the Grapevine we discuss the growing popularity of canned cocktails and seltzers as the summer beverage of choice. We are also joined by Lisa Kaplan of House of Smith. Lisa gives a little bit of background on the history of House of Smith, as well as the convenience of recently converting their legacy to the cloud.
To learn more about 365WineTrade, visit us at www.365winetrade.com/podcast
2022-06-2526 min365WineTrade Techology Talks365WineTrade Technology Talks: Episode 5 with Jeff Carroll from AvalaraHost Tony Castellano, VP of Sales, along with our Co-Host Jackie O'Brien, welcomes Jeff Carroll with Avalara for Beverage and Alcohol for episode 5 of 365WineTrade Technology Talks. They will introduce our new segment, Through the Grapevine, and discussing current trends in e-commerce as well as how supply chain issues are affecting many companies in the wine & spirits industry.
To learn more about 365WineTrade, visit us at www.365winetrade.com/podcast
2022-05-1723 min365WineTrade Techology Talks365WineTrade Technology Talks: Episode 4 with Linda Collins & Jacklyn O'Brien from Western ComputerHost Tony Castellano, VP of Sales, is joined by Western Computer’s 365WineTrade team Jacklyn O’Brien and Linda Collins as they talk about upcoming trends in the wine & spirits industry and what they are looking forward to most in 2022. Jacklyn shares some strong insight into the types of features customers are looking for in a business management program, while Linda goes into the passion project that is 365WineTrade and how it truly hits home for her family.
To learn more about 365WineTrade, visit us at www.365winetrade.com/podcast.
2022-03-2422 min365WineTrade Techology Talks365WineTrade Technology Talks: Episode 3 with Jeremy Grant from Amican GroupJoin us for a lively discussion with Jeremy Grant from Amican Group. Jeremy and Western Computer have partnered to bring many years of everything related to wine production, distribution and business management to wineries and distribution companies. Understanding an industry is more than implementing a software solution, it is an understanding of how the industry works, trends, economic factors and years of experience working with many organizations. Combining our collective knowledge means we are able to have have deep conversations with how these organizations to help them run more efficiently after implementing the industry specific solutions. To learn more about 365...
2021-11-0124 min365WineTrade Techology Talks365WineTrade Technology Talks: Episode 2 with Zach Kamphuis from Commerce7Tony Castellano sits down with Zach Kamphuis, General Manager at Commerce7, to discuss how wineries are leveraging technology to create a better shopping experience for their customers. Listen as they discuss how COVID expedited eCommerce, POS systems, and new payment options. Zach will also share how Commerce7 customers can leverage one centralized customer record across their wine business along with 365WineTrade. To learn more about 365WineTrade, visit us at www.365winetrade.com/podcast.
2021-10-0117 min365WineTrade Techology Talks365WineTrade Technology Talks: Episode 1 with Jim Harris from Inventiv SoftwareTony Castellano sits down with Jim Harris from Inventiv Software to talk about the latest trends and technology that are driving the wine and spirits industry. They address how eCommerce is propelling sales and how your ERP system should be your source of the truth. Grab a drink and join them as they share their passion for wine, technology, and helping wine & spirits distributors like you implement the latest software to power your business and crush your competition. To learn more about 365WineTrade, visit us at www.365winetrade.com/podcast.
2021-09-0119 min