Beer with Fred

Former college football All-American Frank Curran grabs a pint with mentor Fred to share how a cold call and relentless follow-ups turned a wooded Arundel lot into industrial gold and a long-shot Bar Harbor bike-shop sale into a seven-figure win. The 27-year-old broker walks through his four-property Sebago Lake portfolio, explains why persistence beats interest-rate swings, and reveals how runnin...

Ben Lord tells Uncle Fred why he fired every client to thru-hike the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. They track the five-month grind: “Virginia Blues,” bears in Shenandoah, hostel trail-families, and an ice-blasted Katahdin summit. Back home, Ben flips 30 Maine acres into a sports complex, joins Federal Jacks as head brewer, and launches the Katahdin beer line—all while raising kids and keeping two...

Hungry Chicago-born videographer Justin Roseman clinks a Sea Dog brew with Fred and explains why he left a safe city job, scrapped fifteen startup attempts, and moved to Florida to “do it the hard way.” He recounts the cold email that scored his first bar promo reel, the bartending and production gigs funding his dream, and the power of asking—again and again—until “yes” finally sticks. Fred count...

Entrepreneur and benefits broker Ethan Croson joins Fred for a morning “beer” to discuss legacy-driven entrepreneurship, the power of giving first, and Tampa’s open-armed business scene. Inside: Ethan’s role on the University of Tampa Board of Counselors, signature charity mixers like “Cigars & Mojitos” and the Fellows Forum, plus his work with Meals on Wheels and Project Focus. Riffing on Pat...

Before the Super Bowls, the parades, and the end zone spikes—there was a family business. In this episode of Having a Beer with Fred , Fred Forsley sits down with Gordie Gronkowski Jr. , the oldest of the Gronk brothers, to talk about the side of the Gronkowski family most people never hear about: business.

The future of partying might not be alcohol at all. In this episode of Having a Beer with Fred , Fred Forsley sits down with industry veteran Alan Pette to talk about the rapid rise of a new drink category: hemp-derived THC beverages. Specifically, they dig into Alt —a low-dose, fast-acting, solvent-free THC beverage that’s positioned as a flavorful, social alternative to alcohol.

n this episode of Having a Beer with Fred , Shipyard founder Fred Forsley and master brewer Alan Pugsley finally sit down to tell the story they’ve never told—how they built one of the most iconic craft breweries in America on nothing but a handshake. Alan arrives in the U.S. in 1986 with a British brewing pedigree and no idea what’s next. Fred’s running bars and betting it all on a dream no one t...

When a garlic farmer from Maine drew 3,000 global viewers to a virtual fair, Rory Strunk knew he had something bigger on his hands. In this episode of Having a Beer with Fred , we dive into the story behind Stream State — a grassroots streaming platform born from necessity during the pandemic. From launching WSKI at Sugarloaf to reinventing media distribution, Rory shares his journey through start...

Most cancers are caught too late — after symptoms appear or by pure accident. In this episode of Having a Beer with Fred , Michael Andonadis shares how that frightening statistic drove him and his physician mother to launch TrueScan, a company using full-body MRI and cutting-edge tech to detect cancer and heart disease before symptoms start. From a Cornell entrepreneurship background to building o...

A $30,000 design mistake nearly derailed Sea Dog Scarborough’s grand renovation. In this episode of “Having a Beer With Fred,” we get real about what went wrong, what we learned, and how function always trumps flashy ideas. With insight from longtime GM Lynn Marquee, media expert Michael Knight, and creative director Robert, this is a no-fluff conversation about entrepreneurship, reinvention, and...

From slinging drinks in Boston’s Fry Tuck’s as a teenager to owning some of the city’s most iconic pubs, Roger Zeghibe’s journey is pure entrepreneurial grit. In this episode of “Having a Beer With Fred,” Roger shares how a mentor changed his life, how he built Beantown Pub into a local legend, and why family, risk, and reinvention are the cornerstones of his empire. It’s a story of hustle, heart,...

After dying for 10 seconds in the back of an ambulance, Ethan Crossen came back with a mission — build a legacy, not just a business. In this raw and inspiring conversation from “Having a Beer With Fred,” Ethan shares how a near-death experience rewired his drive, why purpose trumps planning, and how young entrepreneurs can create real impact through relationships, energy, and execution. From Main...

What happens when a high-powered lawyer decides to make the legal world… chill? In this episode of Having a Beer with Fred , we meet Grant Craft, a Florida attorney who walked away from the courtroom grind to build a firm with soul. From bootstrapping his business to rebranding law itself, Grant shares how he turned fear into freedom—and why he believes being your own boss is the ultimate form of...

Fred and James recount their decades-long partnership and the wild ride of growing beer brands across continents—from door-to-door fruit hustling in Glasgow to negotiating with European royalty. Visit my website to learn more: https://shipyard.com/about-shipyard/And follow me on socials: https://www.youtube.com/@FredForsley-shipyardhttps://www.facebook.com/FredForsleyShipyard/https://www.linkedin....

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Caitlin worked with Cesar Milan as a dog trainer. Now, she's building a dog care brand in Florida. Find out the ins and outs of building a brand and business from scratch. Visit my website to learn more: https://shipyard.com/about-shipyard/And follow me on socials:https://www.facebook.com/FredForsleyShipyard/https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredforsley/https://www.instagram.com/fredmforsley/https://www...

Visit my website to learn more: https://shipyard.com/about-shipyard/And follow me on socials:https://www.facebook.com/FredForsleyShipyard/https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredforsley/https://www.instagram.com/fredmforsley/https://www.facebook.com/ShipyardNYC/https://www.instagram.com/shipyardbeeruk/channel/I'm Fred Forsley, founder and CEO of Shipyard Brewing Company and an entrepreneur passionate abou...

Visit my website to learn more: https://shipyard.com/about-shipyard/And follow me on socials:https://www.facebook.com/FredForsleyShipyard/https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredforsley/https://www.instagram.com/fredmforsley/https://www.facebook.com/ShipyardNYC/https://www.instagram.com/shipyardbeeruk/channel/I'm Fred Forsley, founder and CEO of Shipyard Brewing Company and an entrepreneur passionate abou...

Visit my website to learn more: https://shipyard.com/about-shipyard/And follow me on socials:https://www.facebook.com/FredForsleyShipyard/https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredforsley/https://www.instagram.com/fredmforsley/https://www.facebook.com/ShipyardNYC/https://www.instagram.com/shipyardbeeruk/channel/I'm Fred Forsley, founder and CEO of Shipyard Brewing Company and an entrepreneur passionate abou...