73: {Solo} The Journey of Creating ChilledVino

Text me!Did you know that I'm the Founder and creator of a wine drinkware product called ChilledVino? Today I share my journey of inventing ChilledVino, my patented wine drinkware product that keeps beverages cold for hours. I talk about the inspiration behind the product and the challenges faced in bringing it to life. I emphasize the importance of having a supportive partner and hiring the right professionals, such as a mechanical engineer, manufacturing partners, marketing companies and a CPA. I also talk through the challenges of what it looked like bringing a product to life in the middle of a pandemic! TakeawaysCreating a product from an idea to physical creation is a challenging and expensive process.Having a supportive partner and hiring the right professionals is crucial.Prototyping and testing are essential to ensure the functionality and aesthetics of the product.Finding a manufacturer and navigating legal contracts can be difficult.Dealing with shipping and warehousing issues can present additional challenges.ChilledVino has been featured in television segments & magazines and I wouldn't change it for the world!  You can purchase ChilledVino HERE or on Amazon HERESupport the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help small business owners to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Caroline Pennington Show Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called CPM. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE