Philip Duff from Liquid Solutions on why large companies struggle with innovation (and make “bonkers” acquisitions)

Movers and Shakers with April Wachtel

Today’s guest is Philip Duff- a renowned expert on distilled spirits and a beverage consultant to drinks companies everywhere. He bartended around the world for decades and founded Holland’s first bar to enter the World’s 50 Best Bars. Philip owns the lauded Old Duff Genever brand, served as the first Director of Education for Tales of the Cocktail, and regularly appears on TV & in publications like Esquire, Reuters, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more.

In the podcast today we discuss:

1. The evolution of Phil’s career in the global drinks business

2. Why large companies struggle with innovation (and in Phil’s words make “bonkers” acquisitions):)

3. Phil’s take on celebrity-owned brands

4. And so much more

I think you’ll agree, Phil is both an informed and entertaining guest, and it was a great pleasure having him on the pod. Without further ado, please enjoy my interview with Philip Duff

Find Philip:

• On Twitter: @philipduff

• On Youtube: @philpstephenduff

• On Instagram: @philipsduff

• The Philip Duff Show (podcast)

• Old Duff Genever

Find Movers and Shakers:

• www.moverssshakers.com

• @moverssshakers

Find April:

• On LinkedIn

• www.aprilwachtel.com

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