Grow Direct Wine Sales & Retain Loyal Customers

DTC Consultant Network Intro Webinar #1: Sales Strategy

Join us for a unique webinar series hosted by members of the DTC Consultant Network. Officially launched on August 27th, the DTC Consultant Network is a full-service consulting group supporting wineries throughout the nation to grow direct to consumer business, retain loyal customers and expand brand awareness. Whether you want to increase wine club retention, implement a new ecommerce solution to reach a national audience or improve your tasting room experience, our diverse group of consultants can help put you on […]

Women in Wine 2014

Join Women for WineSense ~ Napa | Sonoma Chapter for their annual Women in Wine event! September 11th, 2014 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Hosted by Silver Oak Winery in Oakville Tickets & more information here

DTC Consultant Network Intro Webinar #2: Member & Customer Retention

Join us for a unique webinar series hosted by members of the DTC Consultant Network.  Officially launched on August 27th, the DTC Consultant Network is a full-service consulting group supporting wineries throughout the nation to grow direct to consumer business, retain loyal customers and expand brand awareness. Whether you want to increase wine club retention, implement a new ecommerce solution to reach a national audience or improve your tasting room experience, our diverse group of consultants can help put you on […]

DTC Consultant Network Intro Webinar #3: E-Commerce for the Holidays

Join us for a unique webinar series hosted by members of the DTC Consultant Network.  Officially launched on August 27th, the DTC Consultant Network is a full-service consulting group supporting wineries throughout the nation to grow direct to consumer business, retain loyal customers and expand brand awareness. Whether you want to increase wine club retention, implement a new ecommerce solution to reach a national audience or improve your tasting room experience, our diverse group of consultants can help put you on […]

International Wine Forum in Argentina

On October 10, 2014, Sandra Hess will speak at the Foro Internactional Vitivinicola (International Wine Forum) in Argentina about DTC Wine Sales. More information & Tickets (in Spanish)

DTC Consultant Network Intro Webinar #4: Member & Customer Retention

In this episode, Karen Barnes will share her top DTC wine sales customer retention & wine club management tips. Karen Barnes has been working in the wine industry in Napa Valley for over seventeen years, focusing on Direct to Consumer sales and management. She began Wine Direct Marketing Services in 2002, managing wine clubs, allocation release programs, online marketing and E-Commerce solutions for small and virtual wineries who want to increase and expand their Direct to Consumer business.

CANVAS Connect

CANVAS Connect-Oct. 21 Black Stallion Winery 6:00-8:00PM      4089 Silverado Trail Saddle up, partners and get your country on! Boots, bandannas, big belt buckles and cowboy hats are perfect for this fun evening. Enjoy the sounds of the Delta Brew Band from Livermore and try your dancing boots with guided line dancing. Pose for a purty picture on a carriage and blow off some steam while you meet more hospitality folks. Tickets & More Info […]

Sandra Hess attending ShipCompliant University in Napa

Join Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops, at ShipCompliant University.  On Thursday, October 23, ShipCompliant will host a small gathering in Napa to share the latest DTC news: Massachusetts opening for ​Direct to Consumer wine shipping in 2015​. How can your winery capitalize on this opportunity?​ Regulatory updates from around the wine industry with Jeff Carroll, ShipCompliant Director of Compliance New and upcoming features from ShipCompliant and partners The event will finish up with a wine […]

DTC Consultant Network Intro Webinar #5: Sales Strategy & Savvy Selling

In this episode, Christopher Huber will share insights into "Savvy Selling." Selling doesn’t mean being aggressive. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Author and consultant Jeffrey Gitomer highlights a compelling perspective, “People don’t like to be sold, but they love to buy.” Embracing this view on which to build both confidence and competence is paramount for the style of selling we employ in the wine business.