What happens when a “wrong” ingredient creates something unforgettable? Joyce Nethery, master distiller and CEO of Jeptha Creed Distillery, shares how a fortunate mistake led to signature bourbons—and …
Sommelier and Consulting Firm Partner Michael Juergens on Wine Mistakes and More
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #135 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Michael Juergens. He is a senior partner with a Big …
Brewer Kelly Meyer Started a Damn Brewery at the Wrong Damn Time
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #133 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kelly Meyer, the author of How NOT to start a Damn …
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Mistakes at Toyota and Distilling Whiskey: David Meier on Learning Without Blame
Former Toyota leader and master distiller David Meier shares how mistakes at Toyota—and later at a Kentucky distillery—shaped a no-blame mindset focused on learning, responsibility, and asking one …
How a Texas Bourbon Mistake Cost Thousands of Bottles—and Built a Culture of Trust
A Texas bourbon mistake cost thousands of bottles—but it also sparked lasting lessons about leadership, accountability, and learning from failure. In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban …