Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast

Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast

Author: Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast Language: English Episodes: 100
For brewery owners, operators, and aspiring entrepreneurs, the financial side of the business can feel like a foreign language. The Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast translates that complexity into actionable knowledge. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a practical, episode-by-episode guide to building a financially resilient craft beverage business. You'll hear straightforward discussions on creating realistic budgets, understanding cash flow cycles specific to production, and interpreting key performance indicators that actually matter on the brewhouse floor. We explore the nuances of pricing your beer for both profitability and market appeal, managing inventory costs, and making smart capital investments for growth. Each session is designed to demystify the numbers behind the passion, offering clarity on everything from daily bookkeeping practices to long-term financial planning. Tune in for a direct, no-nonsense approach to the business fundamentals that allow the art of brewing to thrive. The Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast is your ongoing resource for developing the financial acumen essential in today's competitive market, ensuring your focus can remain on crafting great beer while building a sustainable enterprise.
Episodes
Meet the Brewery That Hangs Its P&L on the Wall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:19
Thor Cheston shares the remarkable journey of Right Proper Brewing Company, from its successful 2013 brew pub opening to the challenges of expansion and the transformative power of implementing open book management. His…
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Transforming Brewery Financial Planning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:47
We dive into mastering your brewery budget with a practical three-step approach that transforms financial planning from overwhelming to achievable. This workshop provides tools and strategies to create a useful financial…
When to DIY and When to Ask for Help: The Small Brewery Dilemma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:37
Sara Watson and her husband Brent turned their dream into reality with Vacancy Brewing in Austin, Texas, combining his brewing expertise with her hospitality marketing background to create a community-focused taproom exp…
The Validation Model: How One Brewery Keeps Reinventing Itself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:29
Brian Deignan shares how his brewery, Validation Ale, achieved 29% growth last year through systematic innovation and strategic expansion while he, as an owner, maintained a Monday-Friday, 9-5 work schedule. Brian explai…
Brewery Spotlight: Presidential Brewing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:44
Each month, the Beer Business Finance Association will shine a spotlight on one exceptional craft brewery to explore what makes their business thrive. In this exclusive conversation, we hear from Jake Lohse, Founder of P…
Breweries: Reduce Waste, Improve Efficiency with Grist Analytics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:55
Today on the podcast Brynn Keenan from Grist Analytics talks brewery operations, data-driven decision making, and how Grist helps breweries improve performance. Grist Analytics provides data-driven solutions that help br…
Taproom Menu Magic: Using MarginEdge to Price for Profit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:56
In today's podcast you'll learn how MarginEdge gives you accurate insight into taproom profitability on a daily basis—no waiting for end-of-month reports. What are your most profitable menu items? Where are costs increas…
Insuring the Craft: Why Breweries Need a Specialist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:30
Today on the podcast we hear from Chris Dial, Insurance Specialist at CS&A insurance and Owner of Wanderlinger Brewing Company in Chattanooga, TN. Chris knows the brewery business as an owner and operator of Wanderlinger…
Your Brewery Is Overpaying for Credit Card Processing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:44
Credit card processing fees can eat away at your brewery's profits, but expert Patrick MacLellan from Merchant Cost Consulting shows how you can save an average of 20% on these costs without changing your current process…