Ryan Hansen’s transition from military service to entrepreneurship led him to create a unique and refreshing non-alcoholic hops drink that would evolve into a brand – Hazard’s Hop Water. It was an experiment in home brewing that quickly evolved into a growing business. With a product gaining in popularity, Ryan needed a way to deliver his drink to homes around the U.S.
The problem: High shipping costs were threatening the growth of Hazard’s Hop Water before the business even got off the ground. Like many entrepreneurs, Ryan turned to shipping software platform Shippo for their e-commerce expertise. With access to the top carriers in the U.S., Ryan chose UPS as the right partner to help his business thrive.
“You get one shot with a new customer ordering online. If you get it right, and you give them a great experience, everything's delivered on time. Everybody wins,” Ryan explained.
A premium experience: Ryan’s choice paid off, and he quickly learned that our service comes with a lot of added benefits. With UPS on Shippo, Hazard’s Hop Water enjoys reliable shipping, reduced costs and speedy delivery times.
“With Shippo, it scours all of our freight options, and we can choose who the most cost-effective [carrier] is,” Ryan said. "And the speed and reliability of UPS is huge for us.”
Looking ahead to the launch of a new watermelon flavor and redesigned website, Ryan continues to trust UPS and Shippo to help his business grow.
We proudly support small businesses around the globe. UPS is available on Shippo and increasingly on other digital platforms where merchants just like Ryan conduct business, meaning you can choose our service no matter where you are.