Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast

In this podcast we dig in on Brewery Taproom Metrics. We’ll review four key taproom scorecards that you can use to measure, monitor and improve results in your brewery. Four specific taproom scorecards we cover:Sales focused (to grow revenue)Operational metrics (to improve non-financial performance)Financial metrics (to watch your financial results)One Thing Scorecard (to focus on the one most important thing)Key topics covered in the podcast:How to create four different scorecards for you taproomHow to measure with a purpose so that you get the results you wantSteps to Identify and measure the most important things for your businessListen to the podcast and learn how to build taproom scorecards to drive profitable growth in your business. Sign-Up for the Free and World Famous Craft Brewery Financial Training NewsletterReady 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 Kyle Rheiner from Arthur Hall Insurance. Kyle leads the Food and Beverage Division and specializes in insurance needs for craft breweries. Key Topics Covered in the Podcast:One simple tip that can save you thousands of dollars on your premiums Workers compensation insurance: How it works, and how to reduce costsHow things have changed since the pandemic: specific insurance needs for breweries in this new, post-pandemic world Bonus topic: Kyle’s favorite books about the beer industryResourcesListen to Kye’s podcast: Beer Mighty ThingsLearn more about Arthur Hall insuranceSign-up for the Free and World Famous Craft Brewery Financial Training NewsletterReady 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 we talk about brewery financial literacy -  the ability to read and understand the numbers of your business so that you can monitor and improve results.  Key Topics CoveredFinancial Building Blocks: Chart of Accounts, General LedgerBrewery Financial Reports: Overview and Examples Financial Routines and Month end Process checklistsBuilding and training your team: Out-Sourcing OptionsListen to the podcast and learn how to use brewery financials to drive profitable growth in your business. Sign-Up for the Free and World Famous Craft Brewery Financial Training NewsletterReady 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 we hear from Joe Isaacs from National Resource Management. Joe shares his insights on energy reducing programs that may be available for your brewery.I’ve worked with NRM on several energy saving projects in the past and have found their team to be professional and profitable for our business. I encourage you to reach out to NRM so that you can “Go Green” and “Save Green”. Key Topics Covered in the Podcast:Drivers of energy costs: Usage, rates, fees (and how it all works)Energy programs that are available for your beer businessChecklist that you can use to identify cost savings programsResources to stay on top of new energy programs as they become availableResourcesUse this tool to benchmark your building using Energy StarRead the case study of how NRM was able to help Aeronaut BrewingListen to the podcast and learn how to use brewery financials to drive profitable growth in your business. Sign-Up for the Free and World Famous Craft Brewery Financial Training NewsletterReady 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 we hear from Ross Ackerman from GP Analytics. Ross shares his insights on forecasting beer sales, reacting to change, and creating a common language between wholesalers and breweries to drive sales.Key Topics Covered in the Podcast:Tips for forecasting sales this summer selling seasonRaw material shortages (cans, cardboard, etc)The return of on-premise and how to prepare your brewery productionResourcesLearn more about GP AnalyticsLearn more about the Craft PortalListen to the podcast and learn how to build a more accurate production forecast to drive profitable growth in your business. Sign-Up for the Free and World Famous Craft Brewery Financial Training NewsletterReady 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 you'll hear the audio from a recent webinar introducing the new Taproom Success Membership which officially launches on August 1st.The Taproom Success Membership connects you with a community of experts and taproom owners/managers to help you achieve success in your taproom.Key Topics5 Taproom Business MythsOur Proven Process for Taproom SuccessOne Thing you can do right now to improve taproom resultsClaim your 50% savings on the membership!  Use coupon code EARLYBIRD at checkout. Offer ends June 30th.ResourcesLearn more about the Taproom Success MembershipReady 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’ll hear the audio of our webinar on beer distribution strategies for craft breweries. We’ll cover the financial and operational considerations to get your beer to market during this uncertain time.Key TopicsHow to build successful relationships with your beer distributors to grow salesResources to analyze self-distribution optionsBeer Pricing and margin tools and modelsResourcesGet the course deck and spreadsheet toolsLearn more about the 2021 Brewery Financial Training ProgramQuestions?  Kary@BeerBusinessFinance.comSign up for the World Famous (and Free) Craft Brewery Financial Training NewsletterReady 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 dashbaords, KPI's and compensation planning with Darin Spence and Grant Barrett from InTrench Consulting. Darin is a former GM and VP at Encompass, and Grant is a former VP of Sales at Origlio Beverage.  Key topics covered:How to manage the supplier / wholesaler relationshipBuilding performance management systemsHow to reward and pay for top performanceDarin and Grant: My favorite KPIs and Key metricsResourcesContact Darin or Grant at InTrench ConsultingPreview the Profit Rx tool Sign-Up for the Free and World-Famous Craft Brewery Financial Training NewsletterReady 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. 

Joe Trombley is senior facilities planning manager at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group and technical director for the Master Brewer's Association, New England Region.  Joe works with breweries of all sizes from start-up to expansion to assist with packaging line planning, construction projects, master brewery planning, and more. Key topics covered:Rules of thumb for brewery build-out and construction costs Tips to find the ideal location for your start-up breweryWhat's involved in a feasibility study for your brewery (and why you need one)Checklist to document brewery operationsResourcesContact Joe at B-W Design Group: joseph.trombley@bwdesigngroup.com or reach him by cell at 603-244-9778Sign-up for the Free and World-Famous Craft Brewery Financial Training NewsletterReady 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, you'll hear a replay of the live Q&A session from the Brewery Financial Training Program. In this episode we cover brewery cash flow management: Best practices, key drivers of cash flow, and scorecards to track, measure and improve your cash position.The Brewery Financial Training Program is for craft brewery owners, managers and staff who need practical financial training to improve cash flow and profitability.The Course includes 40+ lessons delivered across 6 modules, with a total of 8 hours of instruction, 6 graded quizzes and a final exam. Watch a short video to learn more.Key topics covered:Cash Flow Management Best Practices Drivers of brewery cash flowScorecards to track and measure key cash flow metrics3-step system to improve brewery cash flowLearn more about the Brewery Financial Training Program!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.