Today we’d like to introduce you to Shawn Hutton.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’ve been working with both my partners for the past 25-30 years. In different arenas (Music, Entertainment Management,Production etc) Where all Navy veterans.
Junetini started in 2022 and we have worked together for the last 3 years creating the formula and taste for the Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail Cooler. We also have a Raspberry Lemonade as well. Currently in about 10 local store around the Atlanta area(Total Wines,JNJ package store Stockbridge, World of beverages (Camp Creek). There’s a lot of competition out there so we know we have to stay committed and continue to Grind everyday.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
No sir.. we’ve dealt with several challenges. From the Formula not being right(5000) bottles to the color not matching up, labels not being the right size, license and paperwork being incorrect. Issues with the cans and bottles.And spending huge amounts of money getting this product of the ground. I think we fought off a lot of challenges and we’re still here😊
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
My name is Shawn Hutton. Vice President of marketing/sales for Junetini. I’ve been with the company since day 1. I’m most proud of us not giving up. There were enough opportunities for us to just say F$&% it, but we didn’t. We figured out that we needed to go another direction. And that’s what we did. I think what sets Junetini apart from the other (Ready to drink beverage companies is that we always maintained our commitment to working with minority businesses to help uplift both the culture and economy in the black community.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Growing up in Brooklyn,New York(Fort Green). As a kid you needed or you had to be creative when you played outside. And I remember me and a couple of friends would color popsicle sticks and when the Fire Hydrant were on we would race our Popsicle sticks down the side of the Curbside of the streets, and see which stick would make it to the end of street and not get sucked up in the drain.
Pricing:
- It varies from Stores, and retailers.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Junetini.com
- Instagram: therealjunetini
- Facebook: therealjunetini
Image Credits
Official Drink of Atlanta Juneteenth 2023🙂
