Alex Baumeister

I've been a firefighter for the past 15 years, starting as a volunteer and working for a career department in Central Texas since 2013. In 2024, my wife and I started a business called Delta Vine, which is a hemp wine-alternative. Neither of us has any background in business, beverages or THC, so all of our knowledge has come from building a brand from the ground up. What started as an idea less than two years ago has become a beloved brand that ships nationwide. My skills as a business owner have grown exponentially in the past two years. When we first started, I had trouble sending emails, as it's not something I had ever had to do before. Struggling as an entrepreneur means figuring out every aspect of the business, from the logistics of creating a product to marketing, advertising,...