
Sippin' and Selling Sponsored by CaydCap
How New Liquor Laws Could Reshape the Industry Returning Guest Mario Bencivenni Special Guest: Neil Mennella
What happens when decades of hard work are threatened by one piece of legislation?In this episode of Sippin' and Selling, Joey Chanel sits down with Neil Mennella, owner of Superstar Beverage and Director of the New York State Association of Beverage Centers, alongside Mario Benciivenni of Frank's Beverage, to discuss the growing challenges facing independent beverage retailers across New York.They break down:New York's proposed licensing changesThe fight against big-box retailersThe Bottle Bill and redemption systemReady-to-drink (RTD) beveragesCraft beer trendsTHC and hemp beveragesCustomer service and building a business that lastsWhy relationships—not just products—create loyal customersWhether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, retailer, or simply interested in how legislation impacts local businesses, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the biggest issues affecting the beverage industry today.Guests:Neil Mennella – Superstar BeverageMario Bencivenni – Frank's BeverageSubscribe for more conversations about entrepreneurship, retail, beverage trends, and the stories behind successful businesses.

