S2 EP06 eCommerce Uncorked: Innovation, and Technology in the Wine Industry with Agent Cru

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Welcome to another episode of One Step Beyond Cyber! Today, a special guest is joining us: Addison Rex, also known as Agent Cru. Addison wears many hats, including that of CEO at Wine Spies, an innovative online wine retailer and eCommerce tech company. Addison brings a unique perspective to the table with a background deeply rooted in the wine industry, from viticulture to wine production, and a knack for leveraging cutting-edge technology. 

So, grab a glass of your favorite wine, sit back, and join us as we uncork the secrets behind Wine Spies and dive into the fascinating intersection of wine, technology, and cybersecurity with Addison Rex, the mastermind behind it all. 

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Host by:
Scott Kreisberg - CEO & Founder of One Step
Tim Derrickson - Sr. vCIO/vCSO- CISSP

Produced by Genesis Aquino
Music Production by Michael Stevens

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:17 Why Agent Cru? Where did that code name come from?
• 2:25 How did you start? Is it a family business?
• 8:36 What does a day in the winery business look like? Is the lifestyle of winery owners as glamorous as it seems?
• 13:24 What is the process of choosing the wine? Is there any correlation between Price and quality?
• 20:49 How did you choose the ecommerce business model?
• 25:40 What unique challenges have you encountered in managing an online wine retailer, and how does technology help overcome them?
• 29:40 Have you had a mentor? Someone to hold you accountable?
• 33:10 Can you share some innovative approaches Wine Spies has taken to enhance customers' online wine shopping experience, leveraging eCommerce technology?
• 39:03 Can you share some innovative approaches Wine Spies has taken to enhance customers' online wine shopping experience, leveraging eCommerce technology?
• 47:46 What words of wisdom or advice would you offer to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to blend passion, innovation, and technology in their own ventures?