Why Diverse Experience Makes You a Stronger Entrepreneur with Dominic Minogue, Founder of Dirty Water
I don’t know about you, but I always felt like my resume didn’t tell a consistent story. I had done so many different jobs and I always felt like that made me appear lost. But what I didn’t know at the time was that all this diverse experience was preparing me for entrepreneurship. All entrepreneurs have to wear 17 different hats, and think across 17 different business units. So, what I originally thought was a fault, was actually a strength.
When I connected with Dominic Minogue, the founder of Dirty Water, I was so excited to have him on the podcast. Like me, his background is incredibly diverse. He started in fashion and then moved to mobile gaming. But, he always knew that he wanted to do something that aligned with his passions and was more brand focused.
Along came Dirty Water. If you love a light beer, but don’t want all the added calories, then Dom’s product is exactly what you’ve been looking for. In this episode, he and I sit down to chat about his entrepreneurial journey.
This episode is great for anyone whose ever wanted to start a consumable product. Dom is taking you through all the things you need to know to get started. From finding flavor houses, to getting the product into the market. Of course he’s sharing his learning lessons along the way, from when to start getting feedback from others, how to get your customer base obsessed with your product, to the early grind that all entrepreneurs experience.
One of my favorite parts of the conversation centers around how to take a comprehensive look at your experience and distill the common themes to be able to tell your personal story most effectively. If you’re pitching to investors, or trying to convince people to work with you, this is one of the most valuable skills you can have. To be able to translate why you’re a boss across the variety of your past experience, and demonstrate why you’re the right person for the job. This is something I found fascinating and a huge takeaway for me personally.
Wether you’re starting a drinkable greens company, or maybe a new protien bar, or simply just here for the vibes, you will learn a lot from this episode. Without further ado, let’s welcome Dom to the podcast.
Here are the key takeaways from the episode:
Your heart has to be in the business
Now is the best time to start a business
What you need to know about starting a food/bev product
Early feedback is critical
Make sure you’re picky with whom you ask questions, and why you want to ask THAT person
You can’t assume your customer bases’ knowledge in your space
How to distill your individual skillsets to transfer across industries
Sales success comes from reps and feedback
The grind of early entrepreneurship is a universal experience
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Connect with Dom:
IG page: @dirtywaterhardseltzer
Tiktok: @dommelier
Link to website: https://dirtywaterbrand.com/
