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the Joshua Schall Audio ExperienceAuthor: Joshua Schall
Welcome to the Joshua Schall Audio Experience On my podcast, youll hear episodes of my popular short-form Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) news segment "Consumed", a long-form CPG entrepreneurship interview segment "Formula For:", deeper dive segments "Deep Dish CPG", public speaking engagements, and any of my new and current thoughts that I record specifically for this audio experience! Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think! Language: en Genres: Business Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Conor McGregor's New MAC Energy Drink: Genius or Disaster?
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
Is Conor McGregor’s new MAC Energy drink another stroke of beverage industry genius, or a desperate gamble? In this video, I break down the high-stakes CPG business strategy, advanced ingredient science, and massive marketing risks behind the July 2026 launch. Conor McGregor previously shocked the beverage industry with a historic $600 million exit for Proper No. Twelve. But as he trades his whiskey glass for an aluminum can, the rules of celebrity packaging goods have completely changed. Can he replicate his past success in a hyper-competitive U.S. energy drink market dominated by giants like Red Bull and Monster?I'll dive deep into:Proper No. Twelve Strategic Playbook: How authentic storytelling paired with heavy-hitting industry operators created a massive empire.Forged Irish Stout Headwinds: The harsh retail realities, supply debts, and financial losses McGregor faced in his second beverage venture.Product Science: Why MAC Energy is ditching the standard "caffeine-only" model to feature advanced premium nutraceuticals like Cognizin Citicoline, goBHB Ketones, and PurCaf natural caffeine.UFC 329 Marketing Stakes: Why his rumored July 11, 2026 return to the Octagon is the ultimate, high-stakes global billboard for this brand's entire survival.
