In recent weeks, I have taken a new approach to finding my A round of financing. I think it will really pay dividends. I am now looking for stock brokers or finance companies that are willing to take a "commission" or "finder’s fee" for helping me raise the financing needed to market and launch my beverage.

I have already raised $100K and I am ready to launch my product in the market place. I have gotten mixed feedback regarding brokers, but feel strongly that it can and will be a very effective way of raising my first $1MM in capital, especially in these tough economic times.

I already have 3 brokers to date, who just started actively looking for investors which are interested in the hot new age beverage category.

I will continue to utilize this strategy along with networking to raise my A round.