Stay Drippy Juice Co...A man with a dream for his Mom makes it a business and makes it delicious!10/9/2016 Lucas Allinger and Stay Drippy's Beginning...
A few months ago I sat down with Lucas, the owner of Stay Drippy Juice Co, at a Starbucks here in Spokane to get a couple samplers not knowing anything about Stay Drippy Juice Co or him; I left there that day with a smile because Lucas was what I love about vapers, they are legit and caring and just want to help people find flavors they'll like so that they can choose a healthier option to smoking. I could tell Lucas picked me the flavors he thought I would like the best, and I poured a tank in the parking lot of that Starbucks and with the first hit of his juice "Dream" (a orange creamy treat) I was hooked! Since that day I have had nothing but wonderful things to say about Stay Drippy. There is something so important about not only a great product but a great owner that makes you loyal to the core with those companies and here in Spokane we are blessed with a handful of those and that's what the point of this is, to show you, my readers, who may not be from Washington or Idaho and don't know what these smaller juice companies are about. No they don't do big advertising because word of mouth is their advertising, so they are kind and nice and passionate as hell about what they do. I asked Lucas to answer some questions to have you get to know him the way that I do.... here's what he had to say:
What made you want to start making Ejuice? I began crafting E-liquid in 2012 to help my mother quit smoking, as the juice that was availible in stores at the time was too expensive, and contained high amounts of Propylene Glycol (PG). After making e-liquid for some time, i became infatuated with the challenge of creating unique flavor varieties that would blend well in a 100% vegetable glycerin base. How did you begin this company and does the name mean anything personal to you? The company slowly began after several years of crafting for my close friends and family. Contracting an FDA-approved manufacturer to re-create our recipes was the first and most important step to launching the official business, and after that we were able to begin working with the community on a much deeper level. "Stay Drippy" means a lot to our team. The name was created as a take on the pop-culture term "Stay Trippy", as i wanted the brand to embody the creative, loving, and psychedelic energy from the Pacific Northwest. Furthermore, "Stay Drippy" also reflects the goal of the company, to promote the use of vaporizers over conventional tobacco, and to keep our customers satisfied with the tobacco-alternatives availible from the brand. Who are the founders? I'm the founder and sole proprietor, but the venture would not have been possible without the support i've received from Spokane's community, and local businesses. When did you start doing this? I began crafting e-liquid in 2012, but the official brand did not hit stores until February of 2016. Which of the juices you make is your personal favorite? My personal preference is dependent almost entirely on the season. Our aromatic fruit blend, "Summer's Haze" is my top pick for the warmer months, and i tend to gravitate toward our Apple Crumble flavor, "Afgoo", as it starts to cool down during the fall and winter. Which flavor is your best seller/customer favorite? β"The Ice" has been one of our best sellers this year, and it's best described as a unique combination of strawberry, tropical fruits, and icy throat hit! What percentage of PG and VG are your juices? All of the juices from our company are 80%+ VG, with the lowest VG content sitting at 82/18 (VG/PG), and the highest VG content at 90/10 (VG/PG). How many locations are your juices in and what are those places? The brand is currently availible at "Wicked Glass" in Spokane, and the four "Sublime Vapor" locations throughout Spokane and Oregon. Can customers purchase your juices online, if so what is the web address? Our products are currently availible online at www.sublime-vapor.com/products/stay-drippy-juice-co-30ml-e-liquid As a small business owner and entrepreneur in the vaping industry what advice would you give to someone thinking of starting their own business? The greatest lesson i've learned is that a starting business will take all of your time, and energy. While this would seem grueling to most, the experience is truly priceless. To prospective entrepreneurs, be prepared to make this investment, and let your love for the industry be your motivation. There were countless days where i felt like i had to give up, but focusing on my love for the community never ceased to drive me through the worst of it. What is the most important part of selling a vaping product to you? The most important part of working in this industry is the impact we're making on the community. Anyone could sell any product and call it a business, but it's truly a blessing to be able to provide products that are helping individuals change their lives for the better. What's your vision for your juice line in the future? I try not to let my vision get too far ahead of the current state of affairs, but i hope that i'm able to continue evolving the brand to better suit the needs of our community.
Besides being a great guy, his juices are amazing! They are great for people who like to do smoke tricks and also have a wonderful unique flavor. Sometimes a lot of juices taste like another more popular one, that's not the case here. All of Stay Drippy Juice Co's juices are not something you've ever had. My personal favorites are Trainwreck and Dream, both a fruity vape and I am actually more of a dessert vape lover, but these are all so good that I can't put them down. The will to want to save his mothers life became a passion and company that very well could be what saves many lives as Lucas continues to listen to the vaping community and doing what he can to advocate for the vaping industry... you owe it to yourself to grab a bottle, I guarantee that there will be something that you like because he has something for everyone. A perfect example of "The Inland Northwest's Best".
UPDATE: As of October 14th Stay Drippy has released a fall/winter set of flavors and a new label. The flavors are out of this world and will not disappoint! Keep an eye out for this up and coming vaping company!
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