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Jay Johnson

Chief Executive Officer at Craft Logistics

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Overview 

Jay Johnson is the President/CEO at Small Lot Wine & Spirits in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he leads business planning, sales, and marketing initiatives. With a background in entrepreneurship and management, he has successfully launched start-ups, advised businesses, and served as a board member for various organizations. Highlights of Jay's career include his role as Chief Executive Officer at Craft Logistics and his experience as President at The Restaurant Pros, showcasing his expertise in building and leading successful ventures in the food and beverage industry.

Work Experience 

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Small Lot Wine & Spirits

  • President/CEO

    2011 - Current

    Small Lot Wine is dedicated to bringing Wine with Soul to curious consumers who are ready for suggestions on how to discern between National, branded wines and true wines of distinction that carry a story of the person and the place in the bottle. We do this by establishing lasting partnerships with retail and restaurant establishments that are aligned with our company vision that encompasses passion, integrity, and follow-through. Small Lot Wine meticulously curates, distributes, markets and provides in-depth education on wines that we believe have a unique story to tell. In our portfolio, you will find wineries that are run by real people who are experts in their region and who produce wines that speak the language of their terroir. Our specialty is representing wines that over-deliver on value; we hope you enjoy reading the stories within and have the opportunity to savor the unique wines for yourselves soon. Find our wines through the Sourcd wine app in MN, ND and SD: www.sourcdwine.com

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Craft Logistics

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2019

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Bread and Butter Ventures

  • Limited Partner

    2019

Bread and Butter Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage companies.

breadandbutterventures.com
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Get Bizzy Inc.

  • Advisor

    2016

Abundance Collective

  • Chief Strategist

    2014

    Abundance Collective. For Entrepreneurs. By Entrepreneurs. A resource for entrepreneurs to develop high growth companies. A partner in actions, as well as a resource to tap for all of the needs of your entrepreneurial journey. Helping both startup companies, as well as established companies in their strategic planning from an entrepreneurial perspective as it relates to sales, financing, marketing, and operations.

Acacia Counseling & Wellness

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2021

    Successful exit, sold to Mindpath Health.

Can Can Cocktails

  • Advisor

    2017 - 2019

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Running Tap, LLC

  • Advisor

    2018 - 2019

The Restaurant Pros

  • President

    2010 - 2014

    Helping small to medium sized restaurant operations in start up and beyond. Specializing in financial aspects of the business including Business Plans, Negotiations, and Cost Savings exploration.

Shanghai Bistro

  • General Manager

    2010 - 2010

Education 

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