Damien Casten

I write about succeeding in the wine industry | Founded Boutique Import and Distribution company @candidwines in 2005 | Chicago

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

Over the past 15 years, I have hired industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and emerging talent to sell wine.

What most people don’t know?

The highest-earning salespeople do 5 things well, no matter their backgrounds.

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[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

The Bug reporter from Claude desktop lead to a dead window. I am going through the console now. Says I have some access to help as a Max user. Will try.

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@claudeai @trq212 What is the policy when Claude writes code, runs up and api bill, and then loses everything because of a flaw in the same code? "System restart killed the processes. this is a problem in the script. Found the bug...Kill mid-run = all API spend gone."

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

"The compounded debt of unlearned prerequisites" is a cheat code of a phrase. @boringmarketer - I've plugged the idea into my already highly detailed prompt builder and it has paid dividends. It has set Claude on a path of self review that is useful.

[Justin Skycak @justinskycak]

People don't hate math; they hate the feeling of being lost. They hate the compounded debt of unlearned prerequisites.

[Justin Skycak @justinskycak]

People don't hate math; they hate the feeling of being lost. They hate the compounded debt of unlearned prerequisites.

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@boringmarketer codifies the structure, keeping each model to a single focused seam, and allowing to work in parallel if seams allow. Northstar helps keep it focused instead of diverging, especially with multi-agents. "Collision" is the key, and I think what you are describing.

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@boringmarketer The "ping-ponging" can feel slow, but intentionally colliding models has yielded the best results. I've found 2 or 3 round trips translates my non coder language to vastly more sophisticated responses as long as I maintain the northstar. I've built a "prompt" command that...

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@boringmarketer Very cool - you all are each at the center of many key moments over the last 12 months. I appreciate you all!

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@gregisenberg I have been filming winemakers for 20 years and am working to build a layer of media into our crm for @candidwines on the fly. Lots of inspo from you an @boringmarketer on how to do it. TY

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@fred_guttenberg This is the same instinct as Kash Patel partying with a team he didn't play on. What an intrusion into a special moment. Feels akin to stolen valor, too.

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

Less than 2hrs.

[Candid Wines @candidwines]

Start your clocks. Smart money says a new bogus Executive Order will be issued before the end of the day imposing new tariffs via a different mechanism.

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@trq212 @pdrmnvd Copied this into Claude:
"He's right. Your prompt_command_v2.md is 121 lines. Most of it describes behavior Claude Code would figure out from reading the repo. The parts that actually prevent wrong work are:
Repo gate (don't edit wrong repo)
Here's the compressed version:" TY

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@drinkwithrapha My experience takes me in the opposite direction. The great bottles are all about who I am with. The "scene" helps if full of friends and intentionality that matches what's in the bottle. (But I also rarely go out with 2 young kids!)

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@boringmarketer I'm closing in on a tool for our team that as far as I can tell only exists (and then maybe not even as good) with the largest players in our 3 billion $ industry. You've opened a lot of doors for me - thank you!

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@Inny_Mac @dcsandbrook @TheRestHistory Warren Zane's book is worth a read, on the same subject. https://t.co/6CjYt3rubb

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@dickiebush Completed at deep dive project with video archiving at 5:00 AM with a quiet room and no other tech. Built a valuable asset that will yield benefits for years to come by 8:00 AM. Thx for the inspiration to work this way.

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@boringmarketer Saw your video and started working. Using https://t.co/yCQqGmHbpt instead of Claude, but I'm absolutely stunned by what's possible. Thank you

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

You won't meet a more remarkable or talented winemaker: Innovator, Entrepreneur, and Builder of an Amazing Business.

Come chat with one of the most interesting producers in Oregon this week in Chicago.

[Candid Wines @candidwines]

Brianne Day in Chicago, this week only!

@DayWines at:

Apero (Tues 6-8)
@goodfunkchicago (Weds 5:30- 8)
@BinnysBev Bucktown (Thurs 6-8)

Come meet one of the most sought-after natural wine producers in Oregon!

https://t.co/0tK83SEdiZ

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

Roaslind makes some of the most technically and ethically sound #Naturalwines we've tasted. And more than anything, they are always delicious. #vinepair #californiawine #winelover

[Candid Wines @candidwines]

One of our most anticipated releases of the year just got more exciting. Rosalind Reynolds is a @VinePair Next Wave nominee for Winemaker of the Year : https://t.co/Qb2pUEqy1K

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

@aspiringpeasant Related: I've had hummingbirds on broccoli family plants that have gone to seed here in IL. Could be a fun experiment for a corner of the garden.

[Damien Casten @DamienCasten]

Birth of a new Cru: The 2016 Clos Andrea, a 1er Cru from the commune of Vertus from Champagne Pierre Moncuit arrives in Chicago next week. It is broad, generous and completely different from anything they make in le Mesnil.

https://t.co/RZChAPIdtQ