We met in Milwaukee while waiting for our Ubers.  We continued the conversation via Zoom.  Here it is.

From a Wastewater and Environmental Services background, Jamie Schild had an “AHA” moment when the COVID19 pandemic hit. It was time to leave wastewater and get involved with carbonated water mixed with hops and malt and launch A-Bay Engineers.

Jamie and I talk about the importance of energy efficiency,and the impact of phantom power on energy usage. Additionally, we explored the intricacies of analyzing brewery profitability and the importance of implementing scorecards and business intelligence tools to help identify expenses that are out of line and standardize procedures. 

Jamie and I also discussed the importance of building a strong company culture and how it can be achieved through initiatives that continually improve, such as building psychological safety with teams and being vulnerable. We emphasized the importance of creating a safe place to share and communicate, and being okay with something being wrong in order to fix it.

Finally, we discussed the importance of improving sustainability in craft breweries and explored various strategies to achieve this goal, such as conducting surveys and using scorecards to track progress, as well as offering fractional sustainability positions to help breweries achieve their goals. We hit slightly on Google Data Studio / Looker Studio.

Throughout the meeting, we share personal experiences, recommendations, and insights into our reading habits, personal interests, and companies that inspire us. The conversation highlighted the importance of continuous learning and personal growth, as well as the value of finding inspiration in the world around us. Enjoy!

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