Building Zurena
Nigel’s experience creating a cocktail mixer brand.
Road2Retail podcast
Nigel Smith, founder and CEO of cocktail mixer brand Zurena, discusses his experience of creating a consumer brand. He reflects on the commitment involved in starting a business and the importance of recognizing progress along the way, sharing the personal side of his entrepreneurial journey.

Nigel Smith joins the Founders Series to share his experience building Zurena, a cocktail mixer brand. The interview follows his entrepreneurial journey and the personal commitment involved in creating a business.
Nigel reflects on that commitment and on making time to recognize the wins along the way. His account gives emerging brand founders a view of the experience behind the business, including the importance he places on celebrating progress while continuing the work.
Nigel’s experience creating a cocktail mixer brand.
The personal investment involved in starting a business.
Why Nigel emphasizes celebrating wins along the way.
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