Becoming an Americano Member
Some may call them clients, but we call them Members because we see them as part of our community of the best of the best in craft spirit entrepreneurs. With a shared passion for craft spirits and the drive for entrepreneurship, Americano is your brand's centralized creative partner.
Crafting the Americano Community: The Spirit of Our Members
Americano has existed since 2014 purely through word-of-mouth. We invite brands and entrepreneurs to become members who exude three key characteristics:
High Performers - Do they do what they say they will do?
Genuine - Would we go to lunch or dinner together and actually enjoy it?
Has a True Need for Americano - Are we the best solution for your needs?
The Membership Journey
We want our members to have the best experience and results from working with us. The journey to becoming a member contains four steps:
1 - Application
Hopeful members fill out the application on our site, where it is then reviewed by our membership board.
2 - Interview
Applicants invited to interview for a membership will receive an email from our membership board with the following steps to schedule a 45-minute call with our founder. Here, we’ll get to know each other, answer your questions, and ask you the right questions to create your personalized membership experience.
3 - Acceptance
Once accepted, your personalized membership will be presented to you via email. You’ll have one week to activate your membership through our portal in one simple step.
4 - Onboarding
Now that you’re an official Americano member, you are given a dedicated team to your brand, and your project manager will schedule your onboarding call to start your project(s).
What it’s like to be a member
Being an Americano member certainly has its perks:
Rapid turnaround times
Our speed is not just about efficiency but a commitment to keeping our Members’ momentum in a fast-paced market. Americano Members experience the magic of seeing their designs come to life at speeds faster than industry standards. On average, our turnaround times are as follows:
Project type Initial design Revisions
Branding 2 weeks 1-7 days
Labels 1 week 1-2 days
Collateral 2-4 days 1-2 days
Vendors & Referrals
Because of the highly curated and vetted network we’ve fostered over the years, we understand the challenges you’ll face and have a qualified team—whether it’s us or not—that can help you handle any obstacle that comes your way with your brand. From legal & compliance to buying bulk spirits, to shipping, to dry goods, to distribution, to sales teams, our vast network only contains the best of the best. As a member, you have instant access to personalized introductions to anyone in our network with the best prices, quality, and timelines.
Dedicated Team
As a member, you’re given a curated team for your brand specific to your needs. Because of the 1:1 focus and dedication, your team knows and learns your preferences over time, shortening the turnaround times and feedback loops.
Innovation
Our members get access to our unique and proprietary process developed over seven years for testing creative ideas and work. Typically only found in large corporations, our testing methods eliminate the guesswork and save our members the endless hours and resources it takes to get feedback from traditional market research.
Deep Industry Knowledge
Members experience the relief of not needing to explain the complexities, nuances, or lingo of the alcohol industry to their Americano team. As a member, you’ll find your team steeped in industry knowledge, ready to anticipate and fulfill your brand’s needs—so you can focus on what you do best while we craft your brand's evolution.
Moving Forward
In the distilling journey, the final blend is more than just spirit in a bottle — it's the embodiment of vision, craft, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As you seek to build your craft spirits empire, Americano stands not merely as a partner but as a devoted architect of your brand's burgeoning legacy.
From your very first spark of inspiration to the triumphant moment you hold your finished product for the first time, Americano is here to guide, enhance, and celebrate each milestone with you. It's not just about joining a membership; it's about entering into a partnership of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.
Discover the distinction of becoming an Americano member — where every aspect of your brand is met with unmatched attention to detail, resources are carefully woven into a tapestry of support, and your story is told with the sophistication it deserves.
Apply to become a member of Americano today and together, we’ll establish your mark in the world of craft spirits.