Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops, presents the “DTC Wine Management Academy” a four-part series KICKING OFF ONLINE APRIL 11TH. Ideal for any winery manager responsible for direct sales, customer retention, social media management, marketing and brand expansion. The four-part series includes a DTC Strategic Plan Template and a […]
With over 8700 bonded tasting rooms in the US and the flurry of online winery websites to buy from, consumers have more choice than ever. How are wineries improving conversion processes at the tasting room and at events? Get the lastest tips and best practices for converting first-time vistors to […]
Greetings! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – and this rings so true for many winery teams wrapping up 2016 and preparing end of year direct sales reports. According to Wines & Vines Analytics/ShipCompliant, Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipments increased in the tradit ionally strong month of November. Sales topped $332 […]
Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops, presents the “DTC Wine Management Academy” a four-part series KICKING OFF ONLINE JANUARY 31ST. Ideal for any winery manager responsible for direct sales, customer retention, social media management, marketing and brand expansion. The four-part series includes a DTC Strategic Plan Template and a […]
CONGRATULATIONS to the winery teams who have worked strategically to GROW direct wine sales while RETAINING loyal customers this year. Your efforts have paid off according to the latest report in Wines & Vines! Greetings! Well, the numbers don’t lie. Winery teams who have invested in direct to […]
SAVE THE DATE “Rising Wine Star Awards” Lincoln Center, Yountville, CA on March 1st. Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops, is a confirmed speaker at this annual event taking place at the Lincoln Theater in Yountville, CA on March 1st. Full event details can be found HERE. DTC Wine Workshops is […]
Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops is a confirmed speaker at the Three-Tier Distribution Seminar presented by the Seminar group on February 28, 2017 in Napa, CA. Sandra will join panelists Christopher Pappe and Liz Mercer to discuss “The Effect of Increased Direct-to-Consumer Options” at 4:00 – […]
The value of wines shipped in September, 2016 totaled $198 million, up from $169 million the same month a year earlier. Is your winery team ready to finish the fourth quarter STRONG? Greetings! Wine consumers continue to demand more wines shipped nationally as we look at a report released in […]
DTC Wine Workshops and the DTC Consultant Network are proud sponsors of the 10th Annual DTC Wine Symposium taking place January 11th and 12th in Concord, CA. Be sure to visit our exhibitor table to connect with consultants and pick-up latest DTC Wine Case Studies as well as the 2017 […]
Finish the YEAR STRONG with an ideal blend of Conversion Tools, Customer Touch-Points and Retention Best Practices Greetings! As we wrap up Q3 and dive right into OND, we have a lot to celebrate. Not only are we seeing exceptional yields in the midst of this year’s harvest, but […]
Greetings! DTC Wine Sales News, August 2016. The wine industry is abuzz as harvest is in full swing and winery teams are planning holiday events and promotions. “We are experiencing perfect growing conditions” explains Rolando Herrera, Mi Sueño Owner/Winemaker. Herrera is preparing for his 32nd professional grape harvest. Herrera produces 10,000 cases per year at […]
DTC Wine Workshops presents the “DTC Wine Management Academy” a four-part series and KICKS OFF ONLINE SEPTEMBER 13TH. Ideal for any winery manager responsible for direct sales, customer retention, social media management, marketing and brand expansion. The four-part series includes a DTC Strategic Plan Template and a 1.5 hour One-on-One coaching […]
As we look back at the first two quarters of 2016, what have we learned about DIRECT WINE SALES AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR? Greetings! I have been hearing about a “slump” in direct wine sales for some wineries in the Napa Valley this past quarter. Since direct wine sales […]
CENTRAL COAST ROADSHOW August 23rd Paso Robles REGISTER HERE August 24th San Luis Obispo REGISTER HERE LEARN – BUILD – GROW DIRECT WINE SALES IN 2016 Each workshop takes place 9:00 – 12:00. Includes hands-on instruction from three presenters, DTC sales checklists and Q & A sessions. $30 per workshop […]
Today, DTC Wine Workshops celebrates its THREE YEAR-ANNIVERSARY! Sandra Hess, founder of DTC Wine Workshops, shares her excitement. “I am thankful for the support of incredible clients, partners and members of the media as we have worked together to grow direct wine sales in the United States over the past […]
