The Pour Decisions Podcast

Brad Schultz CEO and Co-Founder of Beatbox

In this electrifying episode of Pour Decisions Podcast, LA Libations Co-Founder Dino Sarti sits down with Brad Schultz, co-founder and CEO of BeatBox—one of the most fun (and fastest-growing) brands in the beverage space. From wine bar brainstorming sessions to Shark Tank fame, and now to 125,000+ retail locations, Brad walks us through the hustle, heartbreak, pivots, packaging changes, and party-forward strategy that built a cultural icon.

Buster Houston - VP National Merchandising at Albertsons Companies

The beverage aisle has never been more complicated — or more full of opportunity. A top leader from Albertsons break down how they’re navigating the chaos, curating new categories, and betting big on innovation. This episode of Pour Decisions Podcast features a powerful conversation between Dino Sarti of LA Libations and Buster Houston, Albertsons VP of National Merchandising, and CPG Strategist, Joshua Schall. Together, they unpack how one of America’s largest grocery chains thinks about product placement, emerging categories, influencer marketing, and the future of center store. You’ll hear how Albertsons evaluates new brands, how the “blurring of the lines” is affecting shelf strategy, and why even placement decisions between the beverage aisle and produce can make or break a brand.

Advantage Solutions CEO, Dave Peacock

We sit down for an engaging conversation with Dave Peacock, CEO of Advantage Solutions, about his journey and the state of the industry.  Dave has served as CEO of Anheuser-Busch Inbev, President and COO of Schnucks Markets and currently CEO Advantage Solutions.