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
New Book: The Ultimate Roadmap To Crafting Your Legendary Brewery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:49
Today on the podcast we hear from Jake Lohse from Presidential Brewing in Portage, Michigan. Jake has written a new book which serves as a road map for folks looking to open up a new brewery: In Shifting Gears: The Ultim…
5-Step Process: Brewing Financial Excellence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:09
In today's podcast I share the 5-step process that I use to assess our financial position, create our goals, and build a road map to success. This process is designed to help you create timely, accurate, and complete fin…
Taproom and Brewery Metrics to Monitor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:45
Key metrics measure the most important things in the brewery. Things like sales growth, margins, profits, and cash flow. When identifying key metrics, the first step is to measure what matters. Start with one problem you…
How to Build Your Best Brewery Financial Plan EVER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:39
In today's podcast we break down the key steps to build (and implement) a successful brewery financial plan. The financial plan is the road map. Where are you now? Where do you want to go? What does financial success loo…
Breweries Beware: Cybercrime Tips from an Ethical Hacker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:26
Tom DeMayo is a partner with PKF O'Connor Davies, specializes in cybersecurity, and is a self-described 'ethical hacker'. Cybercrime is a $10 trillion problem globally, and breweries are target. In today's podcast, Tom s…
How to Benchmark Brewery COGs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:38
Today we welcome back Tim Near from Agrowgate, a company that works to save you money on cost of goods sold. Think cans, cardboard, malt, freight and so much more. Key Points State of the industry: Trends in costs and co…
The X Factor to Cut Brewery Costs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:15
In today's podcast we hear the audio version of a recent Brewery Financial Round Table meeting where we tackle brewery cost management and expense reduction. Summary of key points: ​Use this 1-2-3-4 step process to put a…
Brewery Acquisition Financing Options [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:38
Today on the podcast we hear from Scott Birkner, VP and Business Lending Specialist at Dogwood State Bank. Scott shares insights on how to use SBA loans to purchase an existing brewery or make a partial acquisition of a…
Non-Alcohol Beer Data and Insights with Dave Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:54
Today on the podcast we talk non-alcohol beer with Dave Williams from Bump Williams Consulting. Dave shares data, insights, and analysis on the non-alcohol beer category. Key Topics Major players in non-alcohol beer, sal…