In this episode I talk with Justin Kendall from Brewbound, a leading resource for the beer industry. We discuss how the pandemic has exposed a major flaw in the taproom-only model, and how breweries are responding. We explore topics ranging from brewery 'survival mode' to future diversification strategies for breweries. And, as Justin says,"Just keep fighting."  

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In this episode I talk to Jeff Saari from Workplace Culture Solutions about how brewery owners can manage their mindset during this crisis. We explore the challenges and benefits of remote working, how to stay connected and engaged with co-workers, and how to use this time productively to build new skills so that we emerge from this crisis stronger than ever.

Links to resources we talk about in the podcast - 

• Lean more about Jeff Saari and his teaching - https://workplaceculturesolutions.com/tools
• Strengthsfinder 2.0 to uncover your talents and build your strengths (and those of your brewery co-workers as well)
• Traction book to run Level 10 meetings 

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Now, more than ever, cash flow planning is a financial survival skill.  In this episode we review a 3-step process you can use right now to keep more cash in your brewery. I also share the model that I use to keep a close eye on cash to monitor money moving in and out of our brewery business.

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In today’s podcast we present Best Practices to manage your empty keg inventory. It’s 8am, do you know where your kegs are? Unless you have a good system in place to […]

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In today’s podcast we’ll review the nitty gritty details of borrowing money to start up or expand your brewery. The decision to expand your brewery is a big one. You’ve […]

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