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Every Bastard Says No: The 42 Below Story

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"An awesome kiwi success story!"
5 stars"

The true kiwi success story of two ordinary kids from Papakura who dreamed big, gave it everything they had (and then some) and dared to take the world head on.

Ultimately, of course, they won, but the real story is in the journey. Because every bastard told them they couldn't do it. They battled industry giants, culture clashes, and a seemingly endless stream of nay-sayers who couldn't believe their approach would work. Until it did.

Be warned! This is a book for adults. It's about a fledgling company's expe­riences in the liquor industry. It contains several instances of words you try to avoid saying around your kids. It contains numerous instances of bawdy humour that will not surprise anyone who's worked in, or visited, a bar at some point in their lives.

It also contains a large number of gorgeously illustrated cocktail recipes for those who'd like to follow along with a cool drink in their hands.

Justine and Geoff's story is a inspirational tale of dreams, love, friendship, determination, and good old kiwi ingenuity.

The presentation of this book is amazing. It's a beautifully crafted, 400 page work of art, full of anecdotes, glossy photos, marketing illustrations, newspaper clippings, and a very personal story. It's everything you'd expect from two people who created and marketed one of New Zealand's most iconic premium brands.

So say yes. You'll love it.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
"Oh man Simon, what a crack up fulluh."
4 stars"

Simon's a crraaaaack up.

Description

If you haven't heard of the success of 42 Below Vodka you must have been living under a rock! Initially brewed by Wellington advertising man Geoff Ross in his garage, everything about this vodka was audacious, from the very notion of making high-end vodka Downunder to its shock-and-awe advertising campaigns and the fact that it would go on to beat the world's great brands in international vodka competitions. But the most remarkable thing about 42 Below was the way it stole the world's bartenders' hearts and eventually attracted the attention of liquor giant Bacardi, which paid millions to buy the brand two years ago.

Every Bastard Says No is the rollicking tale of how Geoff Ross, his wife Justine and their business partners and loyal staff risked all and worked their butts off to do what New Zealanders so dream of doing but so rarely manage: build a brand that makes the world sit up and take notice. It's an inspirational business story that will appeal to entrepreneurs, business students, creatives, and everyone who loves a brave - and ultimately successful - little Kiwi battler.

'This book will bamboozle those who look for neat classifications. Is it a business book? A biography? Or a beverage bible? I don't know - and it doesn't matter. It works.It's brilliant! Like 42 Below. ' Mark Weldon, CEO New Zealand Stock Exchange

Author Biography

Geoff Ross and Justine Troy are the husband and wife founders of the revolutionary New Zealand-distilled vodka brand 42 Below. They sold the company to Bacardi in 2007 and these days are actively involved in other business investments and ventures. They live in Auckland with theier two young children.
Release date NZ
January 7th, 2011
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
New Zealand
Imprint
Random House New Zealand Ltd
Pages
396
Publisher
Random House New Zealand Ltd
Dimensions
165x235x27
ISBN-13
9781869795306
All-time sales rank
Top 5000
Product ID
10049902

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