53 min
The Montepulciano Mix: Leslee Miller, Uber vs. ATIC, Captive (jail)cells, making insurance sexy RiskCellar
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Join us as we uncork the fascinating world of wine with Leslie Miller, founder of Amusée and Sip Better, who shares her journey of entrepreneurship and her passion for making wine accessible. Leslie takes us through her storied 20-year adventure, from the inception of her first company to her days managing a Keystone Resort restaurant and her role at Archery Summit in the Willamette Valley. She brings us back to her Midwestern roots, detailing how her love for the story behind each bottle of wine inspired her return to Minneapolis, where she continues to cultivate a sense of community through her ventures. Leslie's insights reveal the joy and approachability of wine, whether enjoyed as a thoughtful gift, the centerpiece at dinner parties, or as a simple personal indulgence.
Listen in as we raise our glasses to the complexities and pleasures of Italian wines, and the confusion surrounding Montepulciano, a grape that doubles as both a place and a varietal. Discover why wines from regions like Abruzzo offer both quality and affordability compared to their more renowned Tuscan neighbors. Our discussion meanders through personal Italian travel tales, touching on the magic of enjoying wine in its birthplace and the broader impact of climate change on vineyards from Tuscany to Napa Valley. Plus, don't miss the enlightening wine tasting tips as we recommend a Montepulciano that promises to delight fans of full-bodied varieties.
Wrap up your experience with a segment that takes an unexpected turn into the insurance world, highlighting the legal battle between Uber and American Transit Insurance Company, and the peculiar case of a lawyer caught in illicit fund transfers. We debate why the tightly regulated insurance industry remains an alluring target for fraudsters. As we contemplate the talent crisis facing insurers and Lloyd's of London, we also examine Google's foray into risk management with their Lloyd's and Apollo partnership. And because we like to balance the professional with the personal, we'll even toast to a little wine chat to end on a spirited note. So, pour yourself a glass and tune in for a rich blend of business acumen, storytelling, and a taste of the vine.
0:00 Introducing Leslie and her professional history
3:51 The founding of Amusée and Sip Better
6:52 Talking about the North Loop of Minneapolis... and the best restaurant in town
10:35 How does Sip Better work?
11:43 Does wine have to be expensive to be good?
14:01 Montepulciano wine: its origins and price points
16:48 Do some wine produce less hangover than others?
17:59 Climate change, wine production worldwide, and insurance possibilities
21:18 What goes into the valuation of a wine collection and how to insure it?
27:31 Talking about today's wine: Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano D'abruzzo
30:50 How does climate temperature affect the wine's taste and alcohol percentage
33:46 Wine tasting: tips on how to harmonize with food
38:20 Uber's lawsuit against ATIC in NY
41:30 Beaufort Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Transferring Millions of Dollars to Prevent Seizure
44:51 Lloyd's using TikTok to attract new workers
49:10 Google pairing up with Lloyd's
Connect with RiskCellar:
Website: https://www.riskcellar.com/
Brandon Schuh:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552710523314
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-stephen-schuh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schuhpapa/
Nick Hartmann:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjhartmann/
Join us as we uncork the fascinating world of wine with Leslie Miller, founder of Amusée and Sip Better, who shares her journey of entrepreneurship and her passion for making wine accessible. Leslie takes us through her storied 20-year adventure, from the inception of her first company to her days managing a Keystone Resort restaurant and her role at Archery Summit in the Willamette Valley. She brings us back to her Midwestern roots, detailing how her love for the story behind each bottle of wine inspired her return to Minneapolis, where she continues to cultivate a sense of community through her ventures. Leslie's insights reveal the joy and approachability of wine, whether enjoyed as a thoughtful gift, the centerpiece at dinner parties, or as a simple personal indulgence.
Listen in as we raise our glasses to the complexities and pleasures of Italian wines, and the confusion surrounding Montepulciano, a grape that doubles as both a place and a varietal. Discover why wines from regions like Abruzzo offer both quality and affordability compared to their more renowned Tuscan neighbors. Our discussion meanders through personal Italian travel tales, touching on the magic of enjoying wine in its birthplace and the broader impact of climate change on vineyards from Tuscany to Napa Valley. Plus, don't miss the enlightening wine tasting tips as we recommend a Montepulciano that promises to delight fans of full-bodied varieties.
Wrap up your experience with a segment that takes an unexpected turn into the insurance world, highlighting the legal battle between Uber and American Transit Insurance Company, and the peculiar case of a lawyer caught in illicit fund transfers. We debate why the tightly regulated insurance industry remains an alluring target for fraudsters. As we contemplate the talent crisis facing insurers and Lloyd's of London, we also examine Google's foray into risk management with their Lloyd's and Apollo partnership. And because we like to balance the professional with the personal, we'll even toast to a little wine chat to end on a spirited note. So, pour yourself a glass and tune in for a rich blend of business acumen, storytelling, and a taste of the vine.
0:00 Introducing Leslie and her professional history
3:51 The founding of Amusée and Sip Better
6:52 Talking about the North Loop of Minneapolis... and the best restaurant in town
10:35 How does Sip Better work?
11:43 Does wine have to be expensive to be good?
14:01 Montepulciano wine: its origins and price points
16:48 Do some wine produce less hangover than others?
17:59 Climate change, wine production worldwide, and insurance possibilities
21:18 What goes into the valuation of a wine collection and how to insure it?
27:31 Talking about today's wine: Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano D'abruzzo
30:50 How does climate temperature affect the wine's taste and alcohol percentage
33:46 Wine tasting: tips on how to harmonize with food
38:20 Uber's lawsuit against ATIC in NY
41:30 Beaufort Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Transferring Millions of Dollars to Prevent Seizure
44:51 Lloyd's using TikTok to attract new workers
49:10 Google pairing up with Lloyd's
Connect with RiskCellar:
Website: https://www.riskcellar.com/
Brandon Schuh:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552710523314
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-stephen-schuh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schuhpapa/
Nick Hartmann:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjhartmann/
53 min