May was a backloaded month, everybody hung their hat on Memorial Day, and then it rained on a third of the country. We broke down the bloodbath: was it the cold rain that killed the weekend, or six-dollar gas, rising rates, and a consumer who's flat-out tapped out? Mike says weather. Ross says macro. The truth is somewhere in the beer cooler.

In this episode, we break down…

🌧️ Why Memorial Day landed far below expectation — and the weather-vs-economy fight that explains it

⛽ The headwinds stacking up: six-dollar gas, highest rates in a decade, consumer sentiment in the gutter

📊 The "destination vs. home market" test — did the stay-home crowd actually drink, or just do yard work?

🍺 The bright spots: Busch family up, Keystone Apple selling through, Ultra holding, RTD momentum still real

📅 Why June is ours to lose — gaining a build day, Lime and Apple launching, FIFA in the mix

🤖 The AI incentive circus: Meta's token leaderboard, half-billion-dollar bills, and why humans are still undefeated at gaming the metrics

Listen, learn, and enjoy what you do. Worth a listen if you're recapping May, setting June goals, or building a comp plan that actually drives the right behavior. 

[email protected], drop us a listener question and we'll hit it on a future episode. 

Chapters

00:00 Market Vibes and Memorial Day Expectations

03:02 Memorial Day Results and Weather Impact

06:00 Economic Factors Affecting Beer Sales

08:56 Consumer Sentiment and Market Trends

12:05 Innovation in the Beverage Industry

19:43 Market Trends and Consumer Behavior

22:46 Impact of Weather on Consumption

28:16 June Planning and Optimism

31:35 World Cup and Its Economic Implications

38:13 Incentives and AI in Business

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Tapped In Sales is a podcast dedicated to beer distributors and beverage industry professionals who are looking to elevate their sales strategies and drive profitability. Hosted by industry experts Bud Dunn and Mike Hall, we dive deep into real-world stories, actionable insights, and the latest trends to help sales teams and managers unlock their full potential. Each episode blends data, strategy, and motivation, making complex topics easy to understand and implement.

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