Today on the podcast we talk with 5th Ingredient Founder and CEO Pulkit Agrawal. Pulkit shares how brewery management software Beer30 uses data to help you produce better beer and better business results.

Key Topics

• When do you need a brewery software system?
• 10 steps to implementing brewery management software (watch the video)
• The questions to ask when researching brewery software
• Top brewery KPI's and key metrics to track

Resources

• Learn more about Beer30
• Sign up for the brewery finance newsletter

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

Today we hear from Kyle Rheiner from Arthur Hall insurance. We talk about year end planning tips for breweries, the impact of inflation on insurance costs, and the main drivers of insurance expense (and what you can do to reduce them). 

Kyle C. Rheiner is a Certified Insurance Counselor and is the Food & Beverage Practice Leader at Arthur Hall Insurance in West Chester, PA.  Kyle has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry along with actually brewing and distilling craft beverages.  

He and his team handle the insurance for over 150 restaurants & craft beverage makers in the USA. Kyle is also the Host of The Beer Mighty Things Podcast.

Resources

• Contact Kyle Rheiner: [email protected]
• Listen to the first podcast with Kyle: Use this simple tip to save thousands on your brewery insurance
• Sign up for the brewery financial training newsletter

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

In this podcast you will learn about a new 1-on-1 financial service just for craft breweries: The Brewery CFO in a Box.

What is it?

• Customized in-depth financial analysis
• One on one consulting
• Full financial training program for you and your staff
• Developed based on my 25 years of experience as a CFO in the beer industry

Why do I need it?

• Get 1-on-1 help to set up your financial budget, analyze your financial statements, and benchmark financial results
• Get monthly support from a brewery CFO to help you stay on track with your financial goals
• To learn more, listen to the podcast!

Resources

• Book a time to talk with me one-on-one about the Brewery CFO in a Box package

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

We are excited to welcome Chema Mora, Business Development Manager of the Cicerone® Certification Program.

We talk regularly of the importance of professional development, and programs like Cicerone are a valuable opportunity for you and your brewery taproom team to further your education.
 
The Cicerone Certification Program offers a path to advance your career and the knowledge of your team.

Join Advanced Cicerone Chema Mora, Business Development Manager for the Cicerone Program, as he shares an inside look at the program and shares tips and strategies to meet your goal.

Whether you are studying for the next exam or just hearing about the program for the first time, there is something for you.

Resources

• Contact Chema at [email protected]
• Learn more about the Taproom Success Manager Certification
• Sign up for the brewery financial newsletter

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

Today we hear from Tim Irvin and Chris Murphy from Clifton, Larson, Allen, LLP, a CPA firm that specializes in craft beverage businesses. 

Tim and Chris share their insights and best practices on brewery financial planning, cash flow planning, debt structures, and wealth management. 

Key Topics

• Brewery financial planning best practices
• Tactics to get a good understanding of your brewery cost structure 
• How to develop your capital plan
• Wealth management considerations and resources

Resources

• Learn more about CLA
• Connect with Tim Irvin and Chris Murphy 
• Sign up for the brewery financial training newsletter

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

Today we talk about open book management with Larry Chase.  Larry served for eight years on the brewer's association board of directors on the finance committee and as treasurer.
 
Larry's passion is to show brewery managers and employees how their role impacts the financial success of the business. 

Key Topics

• How to build a culture of ownership
• Keys to high involvement planning
• Tactics to create consistent financial results in your business
• Larry's favorite industry publications

Resources

• Connect with Larry Chase
• Learn more about the Brewery Open Book Management Course
• Sign up for the brewery financial training newsletter

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

Today we hear from Nancy Trigg, Chief People Officer at Arryved.  Arryved is the point of service system built specifically for the craft beer industry.

Nancy shares her perspective on the most important features of a POS system, key questions to ask when selecting a system, and her favorite taproom key metrics.

Key Topics

• Critical measurements for your taproom business
• Essential reports to run from your POS system
• Tactics to improve customer loyalty
• Future innovation for taproom point of sale systems

Resources

• Read the blog - 6 Essential Reports From Your POS System
• Sign up for the brewery financial training newsletter

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

In today's podcast we hear from Lift Bridge Brewing CEO Dan Schwartz.  We talk about all aspects of financial planning, business planning, compensation structure and much more.

We'll dig into the nitty gritty of the brewery financial planning process. Who should be involved, how long it should take, and exactly what you should be doing to build your plan.

Key Topics

• Best practices to improve financial results in your brewery
• Brewery software stack used by Lift Bridge Brewery
• Tips to build a detailed sales forecast
• Software stack used by Lift Bridge Brewery

Resources

• Learn more about Lift Bridge Brewery
• Sign up for the brewery financial training newsletter

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

In today's podcast we talk strategies for marketing beer to women with Kristen Bernier.  Kristen is a brand and communication strategist, and shares her insights on how breweries can grow sales in a challenging market. 

Key Topics

• How do identify what your brand is, what you stand for, and how to stand out from the crowd
• How to be intentional and build your brand 'on purpose' 
• Data points: 75% of buying decisions are made by women
• Tips and strategies: What breweries can do to appeal to women beer drinkers
• How to benchmark your marketing campaigns, and track a return on investment

Resources
Learn more about Kristen and connect with her
Sign up for the financial newsletter for craft breweries

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.

Beer industry expert Bump Williams joins today with an update on retail beer sales. Bump shares trends in packaging, pricing, brands, styles and market channels.

As a special bonus, Bump gives his Top 3 Brewery Sales Growth Tactics that every brewery owner should consider to achieve sales success in 2022. 

Key Topics

• Trends in pricing and promotions
• New product innovation
• Market share tracking tactics
• 2022 Summer selling season outlook

Resources

• Learn more about Bump Williams Consulting
• Sign up to receive The Brewery Financial Training Newsletter

Ready to transform financial results in your beer business? Learn more about the Beer Business Finance Association, a network of owners and managers working together to build more profitable companies.