{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02/68fed3d8deee754a72c72435?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"🩸 From Transylvania Dreams to Vampire Wine Empires","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02/1761530788029-7630d507-ea8d-4b81-8869-d5a6b5fc3696.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <strong>Invst Guru</strong>, host <strong>Jeff “Fuzzy” Wenzel</strong> sits down with <strong>Michael Machat</strong>, founder of <strong>Vampire Corp</strong>, the company behind the legendary <strong>Vampire® and Dracula® brands</strong> in wine, spirits, coffee, and chocolate.</p><p><br></p><p>What began as a spark of imagination after reading <em>Dracula</em> has become a 30-year journey of brand building, legal mastery, and entrepreneurial persistence. Michael shares how he turned a gothic fantasy into a thriving business empire — complete with <strong>award-winning wines from Napa Valley</strong>, <strong>premium vampire tequila</strong>, and <strong>absinthe cocktails that win gold medals</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>💀 <strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>How Michael secured global trademarks for <em>Vampire</em> and <em>Dracula</em></li><li>The wild backstory of bringing “Vampire Wine” to life from Transylvania to California</li><li>The rise of <strong>Vampire Spirits</strong>, including tequila, vodka, and absinthe RTDs</li><li>What it takes to manage national distribution and alcohol compliance in 40+ states</li><li>Why <strong>Vampire Corp’s crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder</strong> is creating a new kind of investor–customer community</li><li>Insights into building a lasting consumer brand that’s both fun and premium</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🍷 Whether you’re a fan of bold brands, gothic aesthetics, or great business stories, this episode delivers a masterclass in creativity, trademarks, and timeless marketing.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 <strong>Learn more:</strong></p><p>https://vampire.com</p><p>https://wefunder.com/vampire.spirits</p><p>#InvstGuru #VampireWine #DraculaWine #JeffFuzzyWenzel #VampireCorp #EquityCrowdfunding #Wefunder #Entrepreneurship #WineBusiness #VampireTequila #GothicBranding #BrandStorytelling</p>","author_name":"Pre-IPO Hype"}