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
Beer Industry Data with Analytics Czar Dave Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:08
Today on the podcast we hear from Dave Williams, the Analytics Czar from Bump Williams Consulting. Dave provides a recap of 2024 beer industry data, trends, and insights. We also cover “Dave’s Top 7”. These are the hot t…
Proven Cost Management Tactics for Craft Breweries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:09
In today's podcast you'll hear the audio version of our workshop on brewery expense management and cost cutting tactics. We hold these workshops monthly for our Beer Business Finance Association members. If you'd like to…
2025 Brewery Marketing Master Class [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:58
Today on the podcast Chris Overlay from Get Hoptimized delivers a master class in brewery marketing. You'll learn how to build your brewery sales forecast and super charge results with a best-in-class marketing plan. Key…
2025 Brewery Budgeting Workshop: Supercharge Your Financial Plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:20
In today's episode you'll hear the audio version of our 2025 Brewery Budgeting Workshop. We cover questions ranging from how to build your payroll plan to what key metrics to track to the best way to forecast beer margin…
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…