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
Brewery Bonus Plans 101 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:06
Larry Chase is a certified Open Book Management Coach and teaches companies how to be financially transparent with all of their employees. In this podcast, Larry and I talk about brewery compensation and bonus plans. Lar…
Brewery Marketing Metrics That Matter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:12
Today on the podcast we hear from Chris Overlay, CEO of Get Hoptimized, a craft beer marketing and advertising agency. Chris' company helps breweries and craft beer businesses grow with effective and affordable marketing…
Use This Accountability Network to Improve Brewery Profits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:51
If you're ready to get serious about improving brewery profits and cash flow, the Beer Business Finance Association is here for you. The association is a network of brewery owners and managers who come together to share…
The #1 Factor in Negative Taproom Experiences [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:54
Michael Varda from Craft Beer Advisory Services joins the podcast and shares early insights on 2023 taproom data trends. The goal of Michaels data is to show you why customers come to your taproom and what you can do to…
Brewery Data Driven Decisions with Grist Analytics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:32
Today on the podcast we hear from Brynn Keenan from Grist Analytics. Brynn and I talk all about brewery data and key metrics to track to ensure cost effectiveness in production. Key Topics Case studies of how Ninkasi and…
Resolutions, Swim Lanes and Financial Planning with Cape May Brewery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:02
Today on the podcast we hear from Justina Marcial, Director of Operations at Cape May Brewery. Justina shares Cape May's story of selling their distribution rights, how they build a strong culture with their 7 core value…
Portfolio Strategy and Beer Pricing with Dave Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:35
Today on the podcast we hear from Dave Williams, VP of Analytics & Insights at Bump Williams Consulting. Dave shares tips on how to create a portfolio strategy for the new year. He highlights several areas where beer is…
How to Build Your Taproom Financial Plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:56
In today's podcast we share tips and tactics to build your taproom financial plan. The process of financial planning (budgeting) can be long and arduous. Today, we talk about how to make it easier and maybe even enjoyabl…