{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Big Orange Business","title":"140 - He Started a Coconut Water Business in Knoxville. Here's What Happened. | Nick Devore","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2271,"description":"What does it take to start a coconut water company in Knoxville, Tennessee? Apparently, a trip halfway around the world, a lot of determination, and a willingness to bet on yourself.\nIn Part 2 of our conversation with Knoxville entrepreneur Nick Devore, we explore how he turned an unexpected idea into LUSHDROP Bevco, a coconut water company based right here in East Tennessee.\nNick takes us behind the scenes of his journey to Thailand, where he searched for the perfect coconut, met with suppliers who didn't believe he'd actually show up, and learned firsthand about the challenges of bringing a beverage product to market.\nWe also talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, from financing production and navigating international logistics to building a brand, finding customers, and making sacrifices to pursue something you believe in.\nAnd through it all, Nick explains why Knoxville is the place he chose to build his business.\nWhether you're an entrepreneur, a Knoxville local, or someone considering a move to East Tennessee, this episode offers a fascinating look at the people and businesses making Knoxville such an interesting place to live and work.\nLearn more about LUSHDROP Bevco:\nhttps://lushdropbevco.com/\nSubscribe to Big Orange Business with Haley Jones for more conversations with the entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders shaping Knoxville and East Tennessee.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rg9q_M1AhIVf91bSSWb9XlJMJxNsoqEQAgZNLQ0crQQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMTM3LzE3MDY2/NDQ4NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}