Ever wondered what it REALLY takes to start a beverage company from scratch? In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Zohbo Group Chidera, who shares her unfiltered journey of building a hibiscus-based beverage brand. From finding suppliers to perfecting her flavour profile and navigating the packaging nightmare, she's holding nothing back.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, food & beverage enthusiast, or just love a good success story, this conversation is packed with golden insights you won't find anywhere else.💡 What we cover:✅ The moment she decided to start her beverage business✅ How she sources raw hibiscus leaves (and where!)✅ The real cost of packaging and branding✅ Creating flavours customers actually want to buy✅ Challenges nobody warns you about in the beverage industry✅ Her advice for aspiring beverage entrepreneurs🎯 Perfect for:→ Aspiring entrepreneurs & startup founders→ Food & beverage business owners→ Anyone curious about the beverage industry→ People looking for real business inspiration (not the filtered version)💬 Drop a comment: What would YOUR dream beverage business be? Let's chat!👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly founder stories, business tips, and real talk about entrepreneurship!⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: Meet the Zobho Group Founder01:49 - What Makes Zobho a Mocktail? (Non-Alcoholic Beverage Explained)02:46 - Why Hibiscus (Zobo)? Choosing the Perfect Base Ingredient03:47 - The Inspiration Story: How Zobho Group Was Born04:33 - Marketing Strategy: Selling Beverages in the Canadian Market05:28 - Biggest Challenge Starting a Beverage Company06:24 - Where to Buy Zobho Products (Online & In Stores)07:24 - Creating the Perfect Flavour Profile: Taste Development Process09:11 - Founder's Favorite Zobho Flavor Revealed09:48 - Sourcing Raw Materials: Where We Get Our Hibiscus10:16 - Sustainable Packaging: The Story Behind PET Recycled Bottles12:00 - Vision for the Future: Where Zobho Will Be in 5 Years12:32 - Most Effective Marketing Strategy for Beverage Brands14:38 - What Motivates This Entrepreneur Daily16:44 - Question for the Next Founder17:15 - Founder's Spotlight & Final Thoughts#entrepreneur #beveragebusiness #founderstory #smallbusiness #startupjourney #businessowner #zobhogroup #entrepreneurship #beverageindustry #businesspodcast #startabusiness #businessinspiration #foodandbeverage #hibiscustea #businesstips #entrepreneurlife"