E106: Remaining Relevant with Mike Frohlich of Laughing Sun Brewing Company

E106: Remaining Relevant with Mike Frohlich of Laughing Sun Brewing Company

Author: Small Batch Standard March 21, 2025 Duration: 40:45
In this episode, we hang out with Mike Frohlich of Laughing Sun Brewing Company to swap stories about his wild ride through the craft beer world. From his early days at Rattlesnake Creek Brewery & Grill in 1996 to turning Laughing Sun into a Bismarck hotspot, Mike’s seen a LOT in craft beer evolution. Highlights include: * How Laughing Sun grew from a scrappy 3.5-barrel setup in a 162 sq. ft. space to a booming 20-barrel brewhouse with 5,000 sq. ft. * The major revenue drivers breweries should be focused on in 2025 * Creative new products and offerings to explore as craft beer drinker preferences keep evolving With over two decades of brewing, Mike brings a ton of wisdom (and some great stories) to the table. This episode is part history lesson, part how-to guide, and all-around good fun!

Every week on The True Craft Podcast, hosts Chris Farmand and Katy Noel pull up a chair for the kind of frank talk you’d usually only get in a private office or after hours at a trade show. This isn’t about surface-level success stories. Instead, each episode features a genuine conversation with a craft business owner, digging into the real and often messy details of running an operation. You’ll hear about the specific hurdles they’ve faced, the unexpected opportunities they’ve seized, and the tough, daily decisions that define life as an entrepreneur in this hands-on world. Created by Small Batch Standard, the podcast serves as an essential resource for practitioners who want to move beyond theory and into the practical realities of management and growth. The discussions are grounded, insightful, and focused entirely on the experiences of people who are actually doing the work, making it a unique listen for anyone building a business with their own hands. Tune in for a dose of honesty and actionable perspective that cuts straight to the heart of what it means to be a craft owner today.
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