North Austin Influencers January Mixer

Join members of the North Austin Influencers™ for our January Networking Mixer. Meet business professionals and executives, business owners and entrepreneurs from a diverse group of industries. Let's continue to connect, inspire each other, and build a stronger community.

Event hashtag is #Influencers

COST: $15 prepaid at https://NAIJan23.eventbrite.com or $20 at the door. Prepaid rate is until 4:00 PM on January 26th. Light appetizers are provided.

This month's highlighted influencer is Eric Stimmel, long time business owner and now he has followed his passion with his new venture as Wine Guy Eric.

Eric is a long time Austinite; he moved here as a college junior in 1982, the same year that Chuy’s opened. During an 8-year span from 1987-95 he and his wife Bess moved 8 times in 8 years around the U.S. for jobs and school, but Austin was always home, and they have been back since 1995. It has changed a LOT, but it is still home.

After an early career in corporate food service management, Eric struck out on his own as an Insurance Agent with Farmers Insurance in 2006. It has worked better than he could have imagined, giving him a good income for his family and time to be with them. Eric built his business and extensive network through groups like BNI, Your Local City, and of course, North Austin Influencers. His “secret” to success? Have fun, learn stuff, and meet great people along the way. Oh yes and take loving care of your clients.

Speaking of having fun, Eric has just launched a new side hustle as an Independent Wine Consultant with Wine Shop at Home. Teaching about wine and food was a passion in the restaurants, so now he gets to sample wine as a business. As the saying goes, it’s a tough job but someone has to do it.

Eric is always looking for people who would like to host a tasting in their home. There are a lot of ideas for “themes:” book club, bachelor/bachelorette parties, networking, office parties, or just “days that end in y.” Who do you know that likes to drink wine with friends or coworkers?

COVID Protocols: If you have come into contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID or are experiencing COVID symptoms, contact organizer prior to the event for a credit to a future event or a refund at monica@mundumedia.com . Let's keep everyone healthy!