🩸 From Transylvania Dreams to Vampire Wine Empires
In this episode of Invst Guru, host Jeff “Fuzzy” Wenzel sits down with Michael Machat, founder of Vampire Corp, the company behind the legendary Vampire® and Dracula® brands in wine, spirits, coffee, and chocolate.
What began as a spark of imagination after reading Dracula has become a 30-year journey of brand building, legal mastery, and entrepreneurial persistence. Michael shares how he turned a gothic fantasy into a thriving business empire — complete with award-winning wines from Napa Valley, premium vampire tequila, and absinthe cocktails that win gold medals.
đź’€ In This Episode:
- How Michael secured global trademarks for Vampire and Dracula
- The wild backstory of bringing “Vampire Wine” to life from Transylvania to California
- The rise of Vampire Spirits, including tequila, vodka, and absinthe RTDs
- What it takes to manage national distribution and alcohol compliance in 40+ states
- Why Vampire Corp’s crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder is creating a new kind of investor–customer community
- Insights into building a lasting consumer brand that’s both fun and premium
🍷 Whether you’re a fan of bold brands, gothic aesthetics, or great business stories, this episode delivers a masterclass in creativity, trademarks, and timeless marketing.
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