Ep 49: Getting Lucky in the Wine Business with Ken and Akiko Freeman

As Ken Freeman says, “the harder I work, the luckier I get.” Still, the Freemans have had a charmed path to building their successful estate winery. From finding a famous tenant yielding cash flow positive business in year one, to picking their favorite wine – Pinot Noir – as the focus of their winery three years before the movie Sideways made the varietal the hot property it still is today, the Freemans have capitalized on their good fortune to create a successful business, Freeman Vineyard and Winery.  Carol, Ken, and Akiko discuss many topics, including the secrets to a successful husband and wife business partnership, and how to enter the Japanese market.

https://www.freemanwinery.com/#en

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Sponsor: Global Wine Partners https://www.globalwinebank.com/

Music: Nate Collison

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