About this Event
Whiskey, Wisdom & Collaboration
Business & Bourbon Live! is the ultimate educational and collaborative networking event. It is a live event based on the wildly popular Business & Bourbon podcast and platform.
Attendees will be tasting some amazing whiskies paired with a tasting menu prepared by Celebrity Chef, Steve Baity.
Guests will be participating in a live Q&A with Ronnell and a panel of local business celebrities. We're bringing a panel of experts in the world of sales, marketing, personal branding, and entrepreneurship.
Your Host: Ronnell Richards, Awarding Winning Entrepreneur & Founder of Business & Bourbon
Featured on Ink.com, Forbes, AJC, and numerous periodicals, podcasts, and media outlets
Ronnell has built a career out of creating businesses and developing sales professionals into high-level performers. He's taught individuals how to feel like part of a team, and perform better as a result. Ronnell has successfully strategized with both small and large businesses to take their progress to the next level. This has given him a unique perspective on success that he brings to every aspect of his life. As an award-winning entrepreneur, Ronnell knows what it takes to aim high, and hit even higher.
Our Chef:Steve Baity, Business & Bourbon Master Chef & Founder of Graffiti Carving
Steve has been featured on multiple syndicated tv shows as seen on Food Network. In 2020, Steve traveled to Stuggart, Germany to represent the United States at the Culinary IKA Olympics where he received two diplomas for culinary excellence. Steve has received numerous medals and awards through the American Culinary Federation including Chef of the Year for three years in a row.
Special Guest Panelist:Our signature fireside panel features rockstar local celebrities in the fields of business development, marketing, personal branding, and entrepreneurship.
Event Details:
5:00-6:00p Whiskey Tasting/Education
6:00-7:00p Panel Discussion with Ronnell Richards & Special Guests
7:00-8:00p Collaboration & Networking with like -minded professionals
What to Expect:
Attendees will enjoy Private Single Barrel Whiskies, some unavailable to the public, paired with a food item designed and prepared by our Master Chef. The tasting experience will be lead by a whiskey expert who will educate you on tasting whiskey and the details of each whiskey you are tasting.
Our Tasting Experience is followed by or signature panel discussion where our expert panel answers questions curated from our audience. Our panel discussion is followed by an hour of open community building and networking.
Throughout the event, there will be giveaways and special exclusive offers for attendees provided by our sponsors.
This is an opportunity to increase your education, grow your business, and build relationships while having a great time!
Ticket Options:
General Admission
- Entry to the event and panel discussion
- Whiskey tasting and food pairings
- Community networking
VIP Admission
- Courtesy valet parking
- Engraved wood Business & Bourbon kit(includes handmade commemorative tasting glass), with tour shirt
- Exclusive early event access
- Live podcast recording access
- VIP ticket holders get to watch as we record our podcast live from the event
- Invitation to a post-event virtual happy hour with the host and panel
Local Business Sponsor
- WE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. This is an opportunity for local business owners to attend and promote their business on our platform.
- Four VIP tickets
- Logo and special offer included in post-event "Buy Local" newsletter sent to all event attendees
- Your company will be highlighted with our other "Buy Local" businesses in a social media post on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
Each One/ Teach One
- Donate to the Georgia State University Sales, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship students. Donate a student ticket to a GSU student.
Non-Drinker
- Our event is not just about whiskey, it's about education and growing your business community.
Double Gold Sponsors: All Nations DistilleryIntelligent Business Advisors
Non-Profit Partner:
Georgia State University
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Spaces Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, United States
USD 35.00 to USD 550.00
