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Building a $1 BILLION DOLLAR Whiskey Empire: How Fawn Weaver Turned Uncle Nearest into America's Fastest-Growing Spirit Brand
09 Apr 2025
From a $1,000 investment to building a $1 billion whiskey empire – today on Networth and Chill, meet Fawn Weaver, the groundbreaking CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Discover how she uncovered the forgotten story of Nearest Green, the first known African-American master distiller, and transformed it into America's fastest-growing whiskey brand. Fawn shares her journey to becoming a spirits industry pioneer, revealing the unconventional strategies that helped her succeed in a male-dominated industry. Plus, she breaks down the key decisions that took Uncle Nearest from a passion project to a global phenomenon. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or history buff, this episode is packed with invaluable insights on building a purpose-driven business empire. Check out Fawn on Instagram HERE and check out Uncle Nearest at https://unclenearest.com/. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] Thank you to our sponsors: Brooklinen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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