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Beer Business Finance

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Beer Business Finance is financial intelligence for beer wholesalers. We are dedicated to giving you clear, common-sense financial guidance so that you can improve financial results in your beer business. More profits, better cash flow, that’s Beer Business Finance. Listen to the podcast. The journey to a stronger financial business begins now.

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Leading Beer Forward: Advocacy, Growth, and the Next Generation with Kim McKinnish (NBWA)

Friday, January 16, 2026 • Duration 35:13

In this episode, we hear from Kim McKinnish SVP and COO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) to talk about the future of beer.

Kim shares insights on the current state of the industry, the power of advocacy, and key NBWA initiatives including the BREW Initiative, the Next Generation of Leaders Group, and the Beer First Campaign.

Our conversation explores how leadership, relationships, and culture drive stronger businesses — and what distributors can do right now to build a healthier, more sustainable beer industry.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

An insider’s perspective on the current state of the beer industry and the biggest challenges and opportunities ahead
What the BREW Initiative (Building Relationships & Empowering Women) is and how it’s helping develop talent across the industry
Why empowering women and building inclusive cultures leads to stronger leadership teams and better business results
The purpose behind NBWA’s Next Generation of Leaders Group and how it’s preparing future industry leaders
The leadership skills and mindset shifts the next wave of beer professionals need to succeed
An overview of the Beer Growth Initiative and NBWA’s Beer First Campaign
Practical ways distributors and breweries can put the Beer First mindset into action in sales, marketing, and operations
Kim’s outlook on where the beer industry is headed over the next 3–5 years
Actionable takeaways for building better teams, better partnerships, and a stronger beer business

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The Future of Functional Beverages with Julie Rhodes of Kick Beverages

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • Duration 47:45

Today, I’m joined by Julie Rhodes, co-founder of Kick Beverages and industry consultant with Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions.

Julie and her team are making waves with Kick Fizz, a hemp-derived beverage that’s redefining how consumers think about social and functional drinks.

In this conversation, we dig into:

The inspiration behind Kick Fizz and how Julie identified an opening for a hemp-derived beverage in today’s evolving market.
How Kick Beverages positions itself in the space between beer and cannabis—and what that means for brand identity, compliance, and distribution.
The science and art behind flavor formulation and dosage, and how Kick Fizz balances taste, experience, and safety.
The unique challenges of consumer education in a category that’s still new to many drinkers.
And finally, where Julie sees the future of THC beverages heading in the next few years—from retail placement to mainstream adoption.

It’s a fascinating look at innovation, regulation, and the business of bringing a completely new beverage category to market.

Want to learn more? Connect with Julie@KickBeverages.com.

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Beer Wholesalers: One Idea to Save $100K

Sunday, April 20, 2025 • Duration 42:32

This podcast is all about how to reduce finished product loss (FPL) in your beer business.

Bud Dunn from VxP shares best practices, training ideas, and a cool software tool to help you significantly reduce out of code beer in your business.

Step 1: Calculate how much FPL costs your business each year (probably around 10cents/CE)
Step 2: Reach out to Bud to see how you can reduce your FPL to 2-3cents/CE
Step 3: Enjoy the savings!

Summary

Use VxP to grow volume, profit, and reduce finished product loss
Common causes of finished product loss and how to avoid them
Best practices to manage code dates on packages

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Connect with Bud from VxP and learn how to save $100K in your beer business this year, bud@vxptech.com
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Data Analytics, Performance Measurement, and Sales Team Training with Pints, LLC

Sunday, April 13, 2025 • Duration 51:29

Today on the podcast we hear from Dan Lust, Beverage Industry Consultant with Pints, LLC.

Dan and I review the top challenges facing the industry and share data analytics, business planning, and performance measurement tactics for distributors and breweries.

Summary

Hot topics: Tariffs, pricing, and the importance of sales training
Strategic growth planning tactics for breweries
Tools to make data-driven decisions
Keys to brewery-wholesaler business relationships

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Connect with Dan at Pints, LLC
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Keys & Contracts: Buying vs. Leasing Your Beer Wholesaler Truck Fleet

Monday, April 7, 2025 • Duration 30:40

Today on the podcast we talk all-things truck leasing with Jenn King, Field Sales Manager from Penske.

The lease vs. buy question is a big one when it comes to your truck fleet.

Jenn gives us a high-level overview of how truck leasing works, what's included, and a tool to perform a cost analysis so you get the best scenario for your business.

Key Points

Lease vs. own analysis tool - how to make the best financial decision for fleet management
How to remove risk, increase uptime, and improve budgeting for fleet costs
Intangible benefits of full service leasing: DOT inspections, warranty work, safety services, substitute vehicles, and licensing of the fleet

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Connect with Jenn King at Penske to learn more, Jennifer.king@penske.com
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Captive Insurance is a Game-Changer for Beer Wholesalers

Friday, March 21, 2025 • Duration 47:34

In our beer wholesaler business we used a self-funded insurance plan to save millions of dollars over the cost of traditional fully funded health plan.

In today's podcast, Erin Butler of BevCap Management will show you how to do the same in your beer business.

Key Takeaways

Wholesalers in the BevCap group save $640 per month, per employee compared to the average fully funded insurance premiums. This works out to a savings of $7,680 per year, per employee
Example: Beer wholesaler A has 100 employees, saves $7,680 per employee = $768,000 savings...every year
65% of covered workers in the U.S. are in a self-funded plan
Owners and CEOs take note: Managing your health insurance and achieving massive savings isn't just the job of HR, it's a leadership issue. Take the first step to learn more about captive insurance. Your income statement (and your employees) will thank you.

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Connect with Erin Butler to learn more about captive health insurance plans: ebutler@bevcapmanagement.com
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The Lean Wholesaler: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Quality

Sunday, February 23, 2025 • Duration 36:18

Today on the podcast we hear from Bob Higgins of P3 Cost Analysts. Bob and his team specialize in identifying and reducing over-spending in your business.

We talk all things expense management, cost reduction strategies, and share ideas on how your wholesaler business can save money.

Highlights

Bob's process for identifying and eliminating unnecessary expenses
Biggest cost-saving opportunities that companies commonly overlook
The most surprising savings P3 has been able to secure for clients
Trends in business expenses today, and where breweries will need to focus their cost-saving efforts in the future

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Connect with Bob, bhiggins@costanalysts.com
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Beer Industry Data Rundown with BWC's Dave Williams

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 • Duration 53:13

Today on the podcast we hear from Dave Williams, the Analytics Czar from Bump Williams Consulting.

Dave provides a recap of 2024 beer industry data, trends, and insights. We also cover “Dave’s Top 7”. These are the hot topics that he's been hearing about recently in the beer business.

Key Points

Growth in non-alcohol beer and ready-to-drink products
On-premise results
Health guidelines and the impact of tariffs
Trends in cannabis and crossover brands

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Connect with Dave, dave@bumpwilliamsconsulting.com
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Back to Basics with Rebecca Maisel from Gulf Distributing

Monday, February 3, 2025 • Duration 48:57

Today on the podcast we hear from Rebecca Maisel from Gulf Distributing. Rebecca is the Senior VP of Legal and Governmental Affairs and recently elected Chair of the National Beer Wholesalers Association.

Rebecca and I talk about how to become a world class beer wholesaler, her vision for wholesalers to adapt, grow, protect, and invest, and how to continue to innovate in the beer distribution space.

Topic Summary

Key focus areas for beer wholesalers in legal and governmental affairs
Best practices for portfolio management
Operations and technology initiatives implemented at Gulf Distributing
How to organize and streamline supplier contracts

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Connect with Rebecca, rmaisel@gulfdistributing.com
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Tapped In: 2024 Beer Trends and Beyond with the NBWA's Lester Jones

Thursday, January 23, 2025 • Duration 48:25

Today on the podcast NBWA's Chief Economist Lester Jones breaks down beer sales data from 2024 and provides an outlook for 2025.

Key Points

How did beer do in 2024? What is the data telling us?
Total beer sales / consumption
On / Off premise trends
Surprising trends and predictions for 2025
Tariffs, inflation, and interest rates...what does it mean for beer sales in 2025?

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Connect with Lester Jones, ljones@nbwa.org
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