Liz Schoen Consulting

23/11/2025

Thursday night we celebrating the 2025 Wine Industry Impact Award finalists and winners during the WISA Gala Dinner, and what a night it was!

A huge thanks to the WISA - Wine Industry Suppliers Association Inc. Committee, Ron van Buuren, Eric Wilkes, Tim Stead, Adrian Fiocchini GAICD, Romina Meloni, Anna Lindsay and Amy Bishop for your commitment to WISA.

A huge Congratulations to the award winners, SIG Group, Hill-Smith Family Estates, Enartis, WINEGRID®, Lallemand and Hydra Consulting.Your work is bold, creative and deeply impactful, and it was a privilege to recognise your achievements on the night.

And of course we couldn't have done it without our sponsors, many who have been supporting us for years, Stanton & Stanton, Bentleys SA, MGA Insurance Group, Wine Australia, Seeley International Pty Ltd and Southern Premium Vineyards.

I received a number of really lovely and kind messages after the night. One message that I think sums it up was from my friend, Matt Pick, who said 'This industry staggers me in its resolve to remain genuinely and infectiously optimistic...and the vibe of the night reinforced that.'

27/10/2025

Time to get a table together and celebrate the innovations of our industry in style! Hope to see you there. List me know if you have any questions or help booking tickets 😊

🎉 Tickets are now on sale for the Wine Industry Impact Awards Gala Dinner! 🎉

📅 Thursday, 20 November 2025
📍 InterContinental Adelaide

It’s a night to celebrate the people behind the wines we know and love — the suppliers whose innovation and impact make every bottle possible. 🍇🍷

This event is for everyone in the wine community — suppliers, winemakers, industry newcomers and veterans alike. Don’t miss the chance to come together, connect, and celebrate!

🎟️ Tickets available via WISA website, or via link in bio

A big thank you to our sponsors for your wonderful support; Bentleys SA/NT, Seeley International MGA Insurance Group Stanton and Stanton,Southern Premium Vineyards and Hill Smith Family Estates

17/12/2024

I recently worked with a winery client to strengthen their internal sales capabilities and enhance their distributor relationships.

The result? A 30% increase in sales volume and revenue over the past 12 months.

Throughout this process, I documented what worked and created a practical tool to help other wineries achieve similar results. It's called the Sales Health Check Quiz.

This 10-question assessment pinpoints the key areas for improvement in your sales strategy and delivers tailored insights to help you replicate this success.

If you'd like access to the tool, drop a note in the comments or send me a DM, and I’ll share it with you!

20/11/2024

I’m incredibly proud to be part of the Wine Industry Suppliers Association (WISA) committee. As Deputy Chair over the past two years, I’m especially proud of last week’s Wine Industry Impact Awards & Gala Dinner, which came together so beautifully with this team's help.

It was fantastic to hear from newcomers to the industry about how welcoming and friendly everyone was, which wasn't a surprise as this is my view of the industry. The positive energy that filled the room was refreshing. The breadth of industries represented by wine suppliers is inspiring—from engineering and marketing to technology, viticulture, winemaking, and logistics. The collaboration across these sectors is key to driving innovation, and it was truly inspiring to hear about the award winners and finalists' projects, services and products that are having such a positive impact on the wine sector.

Here’s to many more moments of growth and creativity in this amazing industry. I'm here to play my part!