Today, we bring in a long-time friend of mine, a M&A professional, a partner at Stony Hill Advisors... He's Fred Kaplan. 

We discuss how to think long-term, how much you're working IN the business, and making sure you set aside time to work ON the business. We're diving into Valuing and Selling Your Brewery, Why and How to Prepare.

We talk about what drives a brewery's valuation and how to get the deal over the finish line.

If you want to talk more, email [email protected]

Use the tools over at stonyhilladvisors.com

Episode 100.  Can you believe it?  This is a quick thank you to all who have participated and listened.  I quickly recap the topics we covered and what's to come.  I appreciate you!

Cheers, and BEER.MIGHTY.THINGS! 

This was a live broadcast with Andrew Coplon of Craft Beer Professionals (Spotify Link).

In this episode, we discussed the latest #MeToo movement in the brewing industry and brought in the experts from multiple angles to discuss best practices to move our community in the right direction. I was honored to be a part of this fantastic panel with AJ Head of Safe Bars, Amy Lessa of Fisher Phillips LLP Law Firm.  I hit on this topic from an Employment Practices Liability Insurance perspective.

Link to Craft Beer Professionals Podcast

https://safebars.org/ - https://www.fisherphillips.com/ - http://www.craftbreweryinsurance.com/

Episode 98 is a fun adventure with Meredith Megan Rebar, Founder of Home Brewed Events and Sales Manager/Educator at Deer Creek Malt.

She's a Certified Cicerone, award-winning homebrewer, a professional brewer, and a founding member of Philly Pink Boots Chapter.  We talk about Penn State, a life-changing overseas experience, her Duvel Tattoo and how Home Brewed Events has grown into a notable Philadelphia-based event management and beer education leader. 

Keep an eye out for Meredith's Podcast: Curious Drinkers Podcast

We discuss the first Octoberfest, Horse Riding, Arm Wrestling and The Clash.  Enjoy!

More at HomeBrewedEvents.com - @homebrewedevents - @cherrydarlinga_go_go

In this Episode, we bring back my good friend Jason Macias (also in Episode 44).  We discuss his experience in the industry and how that's led him to Zuckerman Honickman and he's launching their new Hops and Malt Program.  We hit on the history of ZH, their packaging capabilities, reputation and now, South African Hops, US base malts and the types of beers they pair with.

We also touch on Philly Beer Week and Philly Loves Beer.

Look for his booth at CBC!

Just launched:  @zh_hopsandmalt on IG and of course, www.zh-inc.com

@zuckermanhonickman

Today we welcome in Iron Hill's Assistant Production Brewer and First-Ever Yuengling Women in Brewing Scholarship recipient, Avery Hookey.

We discuss the new production facility in Exton, PA and her unique path to arriving in the beer industry.  We hit on their Pink Boots collab "Girls Just Want to Saison" and we delve into her love of musical instruments, animals and a connection to the Whiplash Movie.  Enjoy!  

Follow on IG @ironhilltaphouse and @avery.luna

In this Episode, we're featuring Hope For the Day's Strategic Partnerships Director Joel Frieders.  "Suicide completion" rates have surged to a 30-year high and 1 in 4 people report a mental health crisis in their life. Globally, over 800,000 suicides are reported each year, with many more going unreported. In the US alone, over 121 individuals complete suicide on a daily basis. So, the beer community got on board with the Things We Don't Say IPA with @craftbeerformentalhealth that features multiple phone numbers & resources your loved one may need.  

We talk about Hope For The Day's education curriculum, mental health & the stigmas.  While it's a serious topic, there's plenty of laughter!

Through outreach, education, and action, we can equip people with the right tools to be proactive in their communities. 

Together, we can break the silence around mental health.

More at HFTD.org and follow Joel on IG - there's some good laughs over there!

I catch up with Adam Teeter, Co-Founder of Vinepair.com, "the fastest growing largest digital media company delivering accessible, entertaining, and inspiring content about drinks and the experiences you have with a glass in hand."

We discuss how they started the company, hosted a craft beer-sponsored college house party, travel as an influence, the difference between a $10 and $100 bottle of wine, and the alcohol trends we're seeing.  We "Ask Adam" about Mezcal, the Julep vs Smash, and hit on the "Best of" Lists and Cocktail Recipes on their website.

Visit them @vinepair and www.vinepair.com and check out their podcasts!

This TIMELY episode features founder of the Craft Beer Professionals facebook group and Secret Hopper - Andrew Coplon. We discuss ways to increase taproom and to-go sales just by asking a few simple questions, motivating your beertenders, P.A.C.T, their online Conferences and plenty more pertinent stats.  Don't miss this one!  Ask me how to get a FREE Secret Hopper visit to your taproom!

Secrethopper.com / craftbeerprofessionals.org / FACEBOOK GROUP

#beermightythings

Lots of laughs in this episode with the Head brewer at Naked Brewing Company in PA, Hannah Gohde.  We discuss how she got into beer, her "tippity-top" favorite beers, her brew-day rituals, mindfulness and books.

We dive into what she loves about physically brewing beer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and her love of Fleetwood Mac and dressing up in costumes.

Follow her on IG @daizychain18 and @nakedbrewing