Kate Laughlin, CEO of Iconic Martine's Wines on Becoming a Wine Industry Entrepreneur

The Alexi Cashen Podcast

Kate Laughlin is the CEO of Martine’s Wines, a 42-year-old fine wine importation and distribution company for French and Portuguese wines. She is also the Director of the US Wine Trade Alliance.

Kate stands out as a passionate entrepreneur and an enlightening leader. Throughout her career, she has worked in the hospitality industry, sourcing, working with consumers, and — of course — a lot of wine importing.

In this episode…

Have you ever wondered how — and why — people choose to build businesses in the wine industry?

For many entrepreneurs, it’s the passion for wine, early exposure to good alcohol, and an entrepreneurial spirit — just like today’s guest, Kate Laughlin. Unfortunately, many wine lovers are scared to jump into the wine industry because of lack of experience and fear of failure. But, contrary to what most people think, the wine industry is quite accessible. So, how do you get into the wine industry and succeed, whether you’re a new-to-the-game entrepreneur or an experienced investor?

Listen to Kate Laughlin on this episode of the Alexi Cashen Show as she shares her story about becoming the CEO of Martine’s Wines. You don’t want to miss Kate’s discussion about the importance of mentorship, the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur in the wine industry, and her best tips and tricks for succeeding as a wine-focused entrepreneur or investor. Stay tuned!