Posts Tagged ‘Luke Einsel’
Thirsty for growth: Freshly rebranded Smart Beverage doubles team, expects $2M+ revenue boost
If pivots pour progress, Luke Einsel’s glass is full, the entrepreneur said, announcing a rebrand for Thirsty Coconut and new partnerships that could drive revenue through the roof for the frozen and chilled beverage distributor. “We’ve really gone through and got our processes right and we have a repeatable, scalable model that works in Kansas…
Read MoreMissouri governor signs bill to end KC ‘border war,’ awaits Kansas response
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill Tuesday placing restrictions on tax incentives offered to businesses moving from certain counties in Kansas to Missouri. The bill represents a step toward ending the economic development “border war” between the two states. “This is really about being competitive with real competitors,” said Parson, who was in Kansas…
Read MoreThirsty Coconut buys country’s worth of smoothie machines, hops state line
When opportunity knocks, entrepreneurs must throw risk out the window and do whatever it takes to open the door, said Luke Einsel. [pullquote] Elevator pitch: We’re a beverage distribution company, focused on commercial accounts. We source the healthiest, best-tasting products that have minimal sugar, minimal artificial ingredients, and maximum health benefits. Year founded: 2012 Funding…
Read MoreNew ScaleUp! cohort vies for $1M in revenue
There’s a new batch of entrepreneurs in town ready to take their companies to the $1 million level. ScaleUp! Kansas City on Tuesday announced its fourth cohort of business owners. The 17 entrepreneurs will spend an intensive four months learning how to scale their businesses through specialized curriculum, coaching and networking. The program offers business…
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