Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line , host Bert Miller sits down with Jason Bronstad , CEO of MALK Organics , to unpack how he grew the clean-label plant-based milk brand from 1,200 to over 15,000 retail doors . Jason shares his approach to culture-first leadership , extreme ownership , and building high-performing CPG teams without sacrificing authenticity. Learn how MALK expanded its portf...

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Bert Miller sits down with Scott Northcutt, Senior Vice President of HR at Bacardi, who shares his 15+ year journey helping build one of the world's most iconic spirit portfolios while maintaining its family-owned culture. Scott reveals how Bacardi, still completely family-owned, uses the original 1862 yeast strain and keeps its recipe under lock and...

Join host Bert Miller in this fascinating episode of Beyond the Bottom Line as he interviews Joe Fortune—CEO (or “Chief Meister”) of Jägermeister—about the brand’s 90-year legacy and its innovative transformation in the U.S. market. Discover how Jägermeister balances a close-knit, family-owned culture with high-performance goals, adapting to changing consumer preferences while staying true to its...

In this impactful episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Bert Miller sits down with Sean Parkhurst, CEO of REDCON1, to unpack his unconventional journey to the helm of a leading CPG brand. With a rich background in finance, lobbying, hospitality, and consulting, Sean shares how his unique path has shaped an innovative leadership style that drives a high-performance, mission-driven culture supporting t...

In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, host Bert Miller interviews Pete Carr, CEO of A1RWATER - Americas, and Ryan Bibbo, COO of - A1RWATER Americas, to explore the future of sustainable drinking water solutions through cutting-edge air-to-water technology.   Pete and Ryan, both industry veterans with extensive experience at renowned companies like Red Bull and Bacardi, discuss how their new r...

In this inspiring episode, join host Bert Miller as he welcomes back Raul Leal , the visionary CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts . Dive into the world of sustainability and experiential luxury in hospitality as Raul Leal discusses how they've created sustainability as a culture, not just a checkbox.  Bert and Raul discuss sustainability and experiential luxury in the hospitality industry and how...

In this episode, host Bert Miller sits down with the visionary CEO of AirWater Ventures , Alex Guy , to discuss the ground-breaking technology that is disrupting the way we source water.  “The vision is to transform the way we think about water sourcing, making it accessible and eco-friendly, without straining existing resources," Alex states in his conversation with Bert.   The company devel...

In this episode, Bert Miller is joined by Craig Huse , CEO of Huse Culinary Group , in a captivating conversation on how he grew a legacy brand in the hospitality industry.  Discover how Huse Culinary grew from one restaurant, the 121-year old St. Elmo Steakhouse , to generating $70 million in revenue. Beyond the restaurants, Craig oversees the St. Elmo Foods Group , which produces beloved product...

Join Bert Miller in this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line as he engages in an insightful conversation with Stacie Ruen , Global People Development & New Hire Experience expert at General Motors . Discover how Stacie's approach and dedication to fostering a culture of innovation are reshaping the corporate landscape. She highlights the importance of holistic onboarding, emphasizing the al...

Join Bert Miller and Lisa Chang in a captivating discussion about The Coca-Cola Company 's journey to earning the 2023 Hunt Scanlon Culture of Excellence Award and their unwavering commitment to preserving their unique culture, even during turbulent times.  Throughout this enlightening conversation, uncover the key factors driving Coca-Cola's ongoing success: their adaptability, unwaveri...

John spent 23 years with Kraft Foods in a progression of leadership roles within Logistics, Customer Service and Supply Chain Operations in both the US and Canada before joining Mark Anthony as Vice President of Logistics and Demand Management in January of 2012. John was instrumental in the development of the US based Supply Chain organization and led the implementation of several significant pro...

Find out what it takes to win high-stakes negotiations and uncover tactics to help you get more of what you want in business and your career. In hostage situations, successful negotiations often mean the difference between life and death. Similarly, in business and in our careers, thoughtful discussions can make or break favorable outcomes. When the stakes are high or emotions boil over, it can be...

Dan Arment was appointed to president and chief executive officer of Riddell and BRG Sports in June 2016. Dan joined BRG Sports in 2001 and has held a number of leadership roles at both the brand and corporate level. Most recently, he served as executive vice president of BRG Sports, member of the BRG Sports Board of Directors, president of Riddell, and president of Bell Cycling Products. As a BRG...

Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, Executive Chairman, and entrepreneur who is an authority on beauty and wellness with a global track record of incubating and launching brands. Tracy has dedicated her career to creating new brands and success stories by spotlighting innovation, amplifying authentic and celebrity voices in beauty and personal care, and nurturing promising talent--especially oth...

From dreams of becoming a rockstar to being voted one of the Top CEOs from Comparatively & Best Places to Work for Women, Ellis Singer McCue, CEO of Territory Foods, joins us for Season 2 Episode 3 of Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller.  Join us as Ellis shares her mission to make the world a better place through healthier food, deep-diving into consumer and brand relationships, and craft...

In the Season 2 opener of Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller, Ishveen Jolly, CEO and Founder of OpenSponsorship, discusses how she took her love for sports and boosted an analog industry to the digital age by creating a model to accelerate the non-top 5% sponsorship market.  Ishveen walks through lessons she's learned as a leader, OpenSponsorship's "secret sauce" in creati...

Throughout his tenure at Mast-Jägermeister US, one thing remained consistent: The authentic joy Jeff brought to his team and the brand every single day.  Jeff Popkin, Former CEO of Mast-Jägermeister US joins Beyond the Bottom Line with Bert Miller in Episode 2 of Season 2 to walk through the marriage of Jägermeister and Redbull, finding brands you love, and the keys to successfully growing a consu...

Find out what it takes to win high-stakes negotiations and uncover tactics to help you get more of what you want in business and your career. In hostage situations, successful negotiations often mean the difference between life and death. Similarly, in business and in our careers, thoughtful discussions can make or break favorable outcomes. When the stakes are high or emotions boil over, it can be...

Sean Koffel returns to Beyond the Bottom Line to talk about building brands for tomorrow's buyer. He predicts the demise of craft culture ("I think it's sort of lost the plot"), and contrasts the "cool factor" of generations past with Gen Z’s desire for great products that tell the truth.. Sean credits this shift to Gen Z being raised with social media. He describes h...

In the first of a two-part series, Sean talks about the business lessons learned from his time with the Marine Corps, and how new consumer behaviors resulting from the pandemic will shape our economy for generations to come.  A mainstay in the adult beverage industry, Sean first met Bert while he and his business partner were launching American Born Moonshine in Nashville a decade ago. The duo hav...

Raul Leal leaving his role at the helm of Virgin Hotels this year to find the next challenge should come as no surprise. "It's a company that believes in reinvention," Leal says.  Leal was first hired as CEO of Virgin Hotels, more than a decade ago, to turn a PowerPoint presentation into a reality. Today he sits on the Virgin Group Board of Directors, providing strategic oversight t...

Dr. Jean Carruthers is nothing short of a pioneer. The Vancouver-based ophthalmologist was treating a patient for eye spasms in the 80s when she connected the dots between the botulinum toxin A she was injecting and softened wrinkles in the treated area. Fast forward four decades, and Dr. Jean's discovery — now widely known as Botox — has become perhaps the most popular cosmetic dermatology t...

“Can I use swear words?” Bacardi North America Regional President Pete Carr quips when asked how Bacardi, a 158-year-old family business, survived the impacts of 2020.  Pete  identifies the very moment on March 12 that he knew things were undergoing irreversible change, how the entire company rallied around an “all in” founder’s mindset, and the importance of constant communication from that point...

In the first ever episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Bert speaks with Peter Mondavi Jr. and Judd Wallenbrock about how they’ve successfully transitioned a legacy family business into the modern world.  Peter Mondavi Jr., son of Peter Mondavi Sr., kicks things off by sharing the family history that underpins one of the biggest names in New World wine. He explains how his grandfather’s winemaking pu...