How to Slash Costs and Boost Profits in Your Brewery

How to Slash Costs and Boost Profits in Your Brewery

Author: Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast March 7, 2025 Duration: 36:09
Today on the podcast we hear from Bob Higgins of P3 Cost Analysts. Bob and his team specialize in identifying and reducing over-spending in your business. We talk all things expense management, cost reduction strategies, and share ideas on how your brewery can save money. Highlights Bob's process for identifying and eliminating unnecessary expenses Biggest cost-saving opportunities that companies commonly overlookThe most surprising savings P3 has been able to secure for cli...

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Managing Your Keg Fleet: Hidden Costs and Opportunities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:05
In today's podcast you'll hear the audio version of our webinar with Kegshoe on Managing Your Keg Fleet: The Hidden Costs and Opportunities. The old saying goes that "kegs have legs", and they tend to go missing. On aver…
Meet the Future of Brewery Staff Training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
On today's podcast we hear from Tess Gorman from Attensi, the global leader in gamified training simulation. Brewery owners are always on the lookout for ways to improve employee training, and Attensi just might be the s…
Use Data to Drive Customers to Your Taproom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:24
Michael Varda, founder of Craft Beer Advisory Services, shares his insights on how to use data to drive more customers to your taproom. Michael's firm is the first and only full service market research firm exclusively d…
2023 Beer Industry Outlook with Economist Bart Watson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:01
Today we hear from Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewer's Association. Bart breaks down 2022 beer data, shares trends, volume and market share on the beer industry. Key Topics Beer data and trends to watchOn premi…
The Legal Side of Starting a Brewery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:31
Today we hear from Candace Moon the Craft Beer Attorney. Candace shares her knowledge and experience around the laws and considerations when opening and running your brewery. Key Topics Important legal documents for your…
Top Reasons Why Customers Come Back to Your Taproom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:18
Today we hear from Michael Varda from Craft Beer Advisory Services. Michael's company helps craft breweries increase sales and sharpen marketing with consumer intelligence research. Michael shares tips and tactics from h…
The BEST Brewery Marketing Tool You've Never Heard Of... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:35
Today we hear from Chris Overlay from Get Hoptimized.com, a digital marketing agency that is laser focused on craft beverage. Chris shares the details on the wifi-gateway. What is the wifi-gateway? Possibly, the best mar…
Financing Tips to Survive Rising Interest Rates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:09
Interest rates are rising and the cost to borrow money is getting more expensive. In today's podcast, Jason Sleeman from UCBI shares his insights on how to deal with the effects of inflation and rising interest rates. Ke…
How to Build a Brewery Budget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:28
In today's podcast you'll hear the audio version of our recent webinar on How to Build Your Brewery Financial Plan. We'll review how to put together your sales plan, margins, operating expenses and bottom line. Key Topic…

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