The Pour Decisions Podcast

How a Mom-Turned-CEO Is Redefining Clean Hydration with Shannon Argyros, CEO of Positive Beverage

In this powerful episode of the Pour Decisions Podcast, hosts Dino Sarti and Josh Schall sit down with Shannon from Positive Beverage—a woman whose personal journey shaped one of the most authentic and mission-driven brands in the functional beverage space.
From navigating tragedy to embracing leadership, Shannon shares how her family’s health needs led her to invest in and eventually lead Positive Beverage—a clean, zero sugar hydration brand fortified with vitamins and electrolytes. You’ll hear about their pivot to aluminum cans, her fight for clean ingredients, launching Positive Energy, and why authenticity matters more than ever.

From Bourbon to Regeneration: Ian Somerhalder’s Mission to Build a Better World with Brother's Bond

"This isn't just about beverages—this is about building a better world."
Actor, entrepreneur, and climate activist Ian Somerhalder joins Pour Decisions Podcast hosts Dino Sarti and Danny Stepper (Co-Founders of LA Libations) live at The Beverage Forum for a raw, passionate, and future-focused conversation. From scaling Brother’s Bond Bourbon to launching The Absorption Company to championing regenerative agriculture, Ian is on a mission to change both industry and impact.
In this episode, Ian reveals:
Why he believes Beverage Forum is driving the next era of consumer goods
How Kiss the Ground and Common Ground are fueling a regenerative food revolution
Why building purpose-driven companies is the only way forward
His vision for scaling both carbon capture and conscious consumerism

From Pharma to Energy Drinks: How PSR Brands Built a Beverage Empire for the Hispanic Market

How do you go from pharmaceuticals to owning one of the most innovative beverage companies in the U.S.? In this episode of Pour Decisions, Dino Sarti sits down with longtime friends and PSR Brands co-founders GMA Antman and Patricio Okano to unpack their incredible journey.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why GMA entered the beverage space later in life
Building functional drinks for the Hispanic consumer
Lessons from co-packing nightmares and why they built their own facility
Patented formulations, marketing to culture, and scaling through vertical integration
Sponsorships with Liga MX and how they stay true to their roots
If you’re building a beverage brand from the ground up—or thinking about it—this one’s for you.

How Dirty Shirley Became the Cocktail Everyone’s Talking About with CEO, Adam Kost

In this episode of the Pour Decisions Podcast, we sit down with Adam Kost, CEO of Dirty Shirley, to talk through one of the most emotionally resonant beverage launches in recent memory. Born from childhood nostalgia and fueled by TikTok tribes, Dirty Shirley has become more than a ready-to-drink cocktail — it’s a cultural movement. Adam reveals how he turned a familiar flavor and feeling into a bold, female-forward brand with real staying power.
We talked about:
The childhood memories and emotional insights that sparked Dirty Shirley
How cherry juice, nostalgia, and rebellion shaped the brand identity
Why simplicity and shelf clarity drive consumer love in the RTD space
Adam’s background with brands like Heineken, AB InBev & Waterloo
Strategic partnerships with fashion, skincare, and lifestyle brands
Why the RTD category is just getting started — and who’s doing it right

CPG Brands: Here's Why Your Packaging Is Your Best Salesperson | Resource Label Group

In this episode of Pour Decisions Podcast, Dino Sarti sits down with the queen bee of labels from Resource Label Group for a deep dive into how packaging impacts everything from brand perception to consumer behavior. From the strategy behind standout shrink sleeves to the secrets of collaborative innovation, this conversation unpacks what truly makes a label sell.
If you’re a brand founder, packaging designer, or anyone in the beverage and CPG world—this one’s for you.

From Beer to Billion-Dollar Beverage Brands: Inside Molson Coors’ Bold New Strategy

What does it really take to scale a brand in today's cutthroat beverage industry? In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Nitz, VP of Non-Alc at Molson Coors, and Andrew Chadvich, VP of M&A and Strategic Partnerships, for an unfiltered conversation with Dino & Danny from LA Libations. From beer trucks to billion-dollar exits, they unpack the hard truths of the business—and why some brands break through while others never make it past the cooler.
If you're a founder, investor, or just obsessed with the future of CPG, this is one you can’t afford to skip.

Michael Bellas on Building Industry Legacy, One Connection at a Time at The Beverage Forum

From humble beginnings to the most powerful night in the beverage industry...In this heartfelt episode of Pour Decisions, Danny Stepper, Co-Founder of LA Libations, sits down with Michael Bellas, the legendary founder of the Beverage Marketing Corporation and creator of the Beverage Forum. Together, they unpack the origin story, the evolution, and the reinvention of the Forum—plus the personal turning point that changed the course of LA Libations forever.

Building an $8B Grocery Empire with Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair

When Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair shows up, the industry listens — and at Beverage Forum 2025, he didn’t hold back. In this exclusive episode of the Pour Decisions Podcast, recorded live at Beverage Forum 2025, we sit down with Jack Sinclair, the visionary CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market. Joined by LA Libations co-founders Danny Stepper and Dino Sarti, Jack talks about Sprouts’ transformation into the launchpad for health-forward CPG brands — and what it takes to break through on their shelves.
You’ll hear:
Why every startup wants to launch at Sprouts
The role of the Chief Forager and their impact on innovation
How Sprouts launched 7,300 new products in a year
The secret to speed-to-market and staying ahead of retail giants
Jack’s take on expansion, retail strategy, and how they’re building 1 store a week
This is a masterclass in modern retail, founder grit, and building brands that matter.

How PricePlow Turned a Supplement Side Hustle into a Media Powerhouse

What if you made a product just to show off what’s possible—and gave it away for free?
In this episode of Pour Decisions, Ben Kane, founder of PricePlow and BevLab Media, joins Dino Sarti to break down how they pulled off one of the most creative supplement-meets-beverage collaborations the industry has ever seen. From launching a secret “friends and family” product to uncovering the hidden power of badge value, this conversation dives deep into content strategy, community building, functional ingredients, and the future of supplementation.

From Four Loko to Functional: Koia’s Founder on the Evolution of a Wellness Powerhouse

From Four Loko to functional food visionary — Chris Hunter, co-founder of Koia, joins the Pour Decisions Podcast live from The Beverage Forum for a raw and real conversation on building a purpose-driven brand that’s disrupting the protein space.
You’ll hear the real story behind Koia’s evolution from a one-category brand into a multi-platform powerhouse, how personal health challenges led to product innovation, and why the modern protein consumer is changing everything.
Plus, Chris opens up about writing his book, building for his kids, and how Koia is redefining what it means to be a lifestyle brand in the better-for-you space.