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Scratch & Sniff Books, Inspirations, & Innovations with Richard Betts | Ep 432
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In this episode, Devin Aracena speaks with Richard Betts, her former mentor, and a former Master Sommelier turned agave spirit entrepreneur. Richard shares his journey from the wine business to becoming a trailblazer in the agave spirits industry with his brands Sombra, Mezcal and Comos Tequila. Discussing creativity and innovation in self-discovery and personal growth, Richard emphasizes on adhering to what one loves doing.
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Timestamps:
(00:30) - Guest Introduction: Richard Betts
(01:01) - Richard's Journey to Master Sommelier
(03:12) - The Love for Agave Spirits
(04:29) - The Art of Making Mezcal
(06:29) - The Importance of Data in Production
(14:42) - The Launch of Comos Tequila
(17:46) - Addressing Waste in the Agave Spirit Industry
(21:29) - The Value of Patience in the Process
(22:16) - The Journey of Creating a Unique Hot Sauce
(23:27) - A Culinary Adventure in Austria
(24:24) - The Power of Partnership and Shared Knowledge
(25:16) - The Creation of Stusy: A Love Elixir
(25:49) - Keeping the Creative Juices Flowing
(27:54) - The Importance of Nature and Time in Creativity
(31:14) - The Balance of Work, Play, and Health
(33:57) - The Power of Self-Reflection and Optimism
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