Thirsty Bandit

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Thirsty Bandit

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Thirsty Bandit is a strategy and growth advisory for hospitality, beverage, and consumer brands. We help founders, operators, and leadership teams clarify their vision, sharpen their brand positioning, and design practical strategies for sustainable growth. Our work blends market insight, operational understanding, and brand thinking to uncover opportunities and turn them into measurable results. From wineries and restaurants to hospitality groups and emerging CPG brands, we partner with businesses navigating change, expansion, or reinvention.


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PODCAST

Monday, May 18, 2026 | Malvern, PA

Strategy Sessions Live! is our one-day conference designed to equip wine and hospitality professionals with practical, real-world strategies to grow, evolve, and transform their brands. Inspired by our industry-focused podcast series, Strategy Sessions, the program is comprised of six panel-based workshops, intentionally designed to foster thoughtful dialogue, candid insights, and meaningful interaction between speakers and attendees.

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HOW WE WORK

Discover

We start by understanding your business, brand, and market landscape. Through research, stakeholder conversations, and performance analysis, we identify strengths, challenges, and untapped opportunities.

Define

Next, we clarify the strategic direction. This may include brand positioning, growth priorities, customer experience strategy, or market expansion opportunities.

Execute

Finally, we translate strategy into action. We deliver practical roadmaps, implementation plans, and measurable initiatives designed to improve performance and accelerate growth.

Typical engagements include:
Brand positioning • Growth strategy • Experience design • Market expansion • Concept development

INDUSTRY INSIGHT

OUR TEAM

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Our Founder, Corey

A seasoned business strategist and branding executive with over 20 years of experience in experiential marketing, live events, and hospitality, Corey most recently held the position of Vice President and General Manager at Chaddsford Winery. There, he built the brand through a strategic vision focused on approachability, community, and sustainability within the wine industry. Corey also serves as President Emeritus of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, is a board member of the Chester County Workforce Development Board, and acts as the advisory lead for the Cheyney University Winery Management program. A Pennsylvania native, Krejcik earned his bachelor's degree from Ursinus College and his master's degree from Villanova University. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two teenage children at their home in Malvern, PA.

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Our Sommelier, Rachel

Rachel is a Level 2 Sommelier with over nine years of experience in the wine industry, specializing in branding and experiential marketing. Certified by WSET, ISG, and the Napa Valley Wine Academy, Rachel has dedicated her career to curating exceptional wine experiences within the hospitality sector — from building tasting rooms and leading educational classes to hosting intimate private dinners. Her passion lies in making wine approachable, engaging, and unforgettable for everyone she meets. Outside of her work in the wine industry, she enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her husband in West Chester, PA.

CURRENT PROJECTS

We’re actively seeking investors for two exciting projects that blend innovation, experience, and long-term growth potential within the hospitality sector. If you’re looking to be part of something bold, creative, and meaningful, we’d love to connect. More details below.

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