In this episode of B the Change Georgia, Nathan Stuck sits down with Ben Colvin, co-founder of Devil’s Foot Beverage Company. Ben shares his unique transition from spending over 15 years in non-profit conservation to founding a craft, non-alcoholic beverage brand rooted in community impact and sustainability.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Origin Story: How a night out at an Asheville brewery led to the birth of Devil’s Foot Beverage Co.
- Farm to Can: Why trademarking "Farm to Can" allowed Devil's Foot to directly support local, multi-generational farmers without getting bogged down in corporate red tape.
- Scaling with Integrity: Strategy for growing from local taprooms to major shelf placements like Publix, Whole Foods, and Fresh Market while maintaining core brand values.
- Community Resilience: How the Devil's Foot team mobilized their facility as a vital humanitarian supply hub following Hurricane Helene.
- The Power of the B Corp Network: Why building a purpose-driven culture creates 100% staff retention and an unbeatable business support system.
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