The Beer Mighty Things Podcast

We're chopping it up with John Ratliff - Founder of the align5 Companies, CEO of Scaling Up Coaches , and an overall Serial Entrepreneur and Pilot.  We learn about his first business as a kid, entreprenuership, motivating teams and attention to detail.  We discuss risk-taking, flying planes and the infamous Fighter Pilot Colonel John "5-Second" Boyd and his OODA Decision Making Loop (26:...

This is just a fun little casual conversation with my friend Sam Masotto of Bonn Place Brewing in my hometown of Bethlehem PA. We laughed a lot, didn't take much seriously, and I believe it was perfect!    We discussed some nostalgic things such as Cassette Tapes, Velcro Wallets, Technology (or lack there of)...  We talked coffee, Italy, grandmothers... New York, Newburgh Brewing, T...

Today we welcome friends Caiti Sullivan & Trevor Greer - Co-Owners of Coven Brewing in Pittsburgh. With artistic backgrounds and a keen eye for detail, these two have created unique beers with a welcoming spiritlike ambience in the Lawrenceville neighborhood.  Combining their love of art, beer, culinary ingredients and tinkering with fermentation techniques, they'll awaken your mind and t...

Today we’re talking leadership with the founder of Lead Above Noise and host of the Modern Mentor Podcast , Rachel Cooke. This episode really dives into improving yourself and your team.  Rachel answers the burning questions all entrenprenuers and leaders face such as:  - How can we give and receive feedback in orders to better ourselves? - How can I delegate and communicate more effecti...

Thanks again for being a listener and thank you to the guests who continue to create great episodes and provide great insights, and tremendous value.   Here's a recap of our 2022 milestones:  Who we spoke with, what we covered, statistics and Top 10 Episodes all time. Keep tuning in - more great guests on the way! Cheers and Beer. Mighty. Things!   - KCR #beermightythings

Today we're joined by Cybersecurity Specialist Mike Ciunci of LBMC Information Security to cover the state of the cyber industry.   We review & learn how to identify the common cyber scams: phishing, social engineering, ransomware and what to do if your systems are breached, but first we discuss his current fitness challenge: #75Hard We discuss a few real-life examples of brewery hacks an...

Icarus Brewing, Brix City and the Brewers Guild of NJ are spearheading this #BrewJersey effort to raise awareness about the state of the craft beer rules, laws and regulations in New Jersey and to do that, we’re welcoming in Jason Goldstein, owner of Icarus Brewing in Lakewood NJ. Together, your brewery can get involved to fix a broken system and brew a tasty beer to spread the word.  Head ov...

CODO Design co-founder Isaac Arthur drops in from Indianapolis, Indiana to delve into the history of CODO and the future of the Food & Beverage Industry. We talk about marketing and branding for those who are bootstrapping, well-funded or re-branding.  We dive into the future trends & value props (better for you, familiar, barriers to entry) that could drive our industry’s growth.&nbs...

Today's episode is a repeat of last year's Thanksgiving episode.  Figured I'd re-drop this knowledge on you.  The first Thanksgiving was 401 years ago in 1621 and beer was there.  Lack of beer was the reason the Pilgrims stopped in Cape Cod.  I'm talking Beer Pairings, Recipes made with Beer and Gratitude. I'm thankful for YOU!  Thanks for listening, sharing, and commentin...

Let's face it - The word "audit" seems scary and also seems like a lot of work.  Well, "The Beer Accountant" Pat McDonald and myself are here to help you navigate this insurance request quickly & without a headache.  We talk about what audits are, what they're not, and how to get the info quickly from your accountant to satisfy the audit.  This is helpful, thanks for tuning in.&...

Join us as Ted Lasso, Slash and a Mermaid "Beer Spooky Things" in this Halloween Edition episode.  We all dressed up without really discussing dressing up and it was perfect!  You can view our costumes on the show image.   It was a blast to have Emily & Danny Wang tell us their story on how they met and how they founded Fermly, a craft beer laboratory in Denver Colorado.  ...

In this episode with Wormtown's Kary Shumway, HE interviews ME.  We're talking year-end insurance tips, taking inventory and figuring out where you've been so you can get where you're going.  We're talking Inflation, property valuation, audits and certificates of insurance as well as employee classification and what does/doesn't trigger insurance claims, including ADA-Compliant websites....

Today's guest is David Meltzer, a world-renowned motivator who's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy!   He’s been a mentor of mine from afar and hosts Entreprenuer Magazine's Podcast: The Playbook, which I've listened to every single day for roughly 3 years. He served as CEO of the Sports Agency that was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire and Dave wants to “M...

PK Agrawal is the Founder and CEO of The 5th Ingredient in South Florida, a company that develops all-in-one data management systems for the beverage industry and he stops by to drop some knowledge in this episode. PK is a Florida native, a Harvard Alum and took a chance with Ballast Point in San Diego to be a Process Engineer and help them optimize their packaging equipment.  He led the team...

We catch up with Kate Bernot of Good Beer Hunting/Sightlines and Craft Beer & Brewing to dig into this CO2 shortage and have a few laughs while we're at it. For 30 minutes, we discuss why CO2 is important in the beverage industry, the factors that have led to the shortage, and guess what - there's a volcano 2,900 feet beneath the city of Jackson, Mississippi! With the high demand of summer, la...

Today we speak with John Medkeff, Author of Brewing in Delaware , Delaware’s foremost expert on Delaware’s brewing history, President of The Friends of Delaware’s Gambrinus Statue, Inc and the one who’s tasked with restoring The King of Beer - King Gambrinus .  We met at the Odessa Beerfest in Delaware and it immediately felt like a story you needed to hear. We dive into the history, res...

We're replaying Episode 15 of my April 2020 conversation with a good friend, Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing Company because I feel it's an important early episode to hear, especially if you're new to our podcast. I know you'll enjoy it.  Bill and I discuss their original name choice, turning obstacles into opportunities and "the hot breath of wolves breathing on the back of your neck....

Anne Gannon, Founder of The Largo Group drops in to provide us some terrific tax strategies as we enter Q4 of 2022. We talk about the hiring of 87,000 IRS agents, the ERTC, PPP and how to reduce your taxable income.  We're talking important dates, Year-end bonuses, purchases and inventory reviews.  Don't forget to use that R&D Credit that's available to you brewers! Check out TheLarg...

Joining us is Cliff Ross, Founder of Cliff Ross Inc, an Ad Agency in Easton PA.   He's been in the advertising design business for over 25 years and has spent time with the Electric Factory & Philadelphia Weekly.   We dive into marketing to your existing clients, emails, blogging and how to use Instagram more effectively with Reels and Carousels. We're talking about adjusting for inf...

This was a lot of fun! We’re joined by Chis Leguizamon of Pure Project Brewing in California. He’s an Advanced Cicerone® , a Certified Beer Judge, has worked at Stone and AleSmith, and is manager of the Education Program at Pure Project.  Turns out, he’s from PA. We talk wrestling, we geek out on beer and we hit on his successful Virtual Beer Book Club, Beer Judging, Pure Project’s sustainabi...

Holy moly! This was an episode I'll personally go back and listen to often for motivation, confidence and pushing toward whatever goal I want to acheive.  Coming to us from Bozeman, Montana (in a custom 1971 Airsteam Cigar Lounge), is Brian Hemming, Founder of FITFO Custom Cans, and he's dropping all sorts of knowledge, positivity and strength for those who need it.   We discuss leadersh...

We're breaking down the nuances of managing your brewery's wealth with Doug Marshall, Co-Owner of Marshall + Viliesis in Seattle, WA.  He helps us determine the value of your brewery and how to manage liquid vs illiquid assets because many private companies achieve lower returns than available in the investment markets.  We discuss why brewery owners should introduce their "trusted advis...

Angela Vendetti always drops that knowledge for us!  Obviously it's been tough for businesses during and after COVID, so Angela's talking tips on staffing, labor costs, interviewing potential employees, and getting these folks to show up for the interview and once hired, their shift. You can also check out her new Restaurant StartUp 101 Classes at https://www.restaurantstartup101.com/ and you...

From Rock Climbing Guide to QA/QC Manager to Winning the Top Prize at the Seattle Angel Conference Competition, we're chatting wtih Founder of Grist Analytics, Brynn Keenan as she breaks down Statistical Process Controls (SPCs). We talk in-depth about KPIs in the Brewhouse, Cellar and Packaging. We break down the benefits and challenges of Dry Hopping, Hop Creep, Diacetyl and Managing Yeast Health...

Today we’re speaking with Iker Elorriaga of Miami's "Best New Brewery" - Tripping Animals Brewing Company.  We discuss their home brewing adventures and the beer scene in Venezuela, from throwing parties to bringing that excitement 1,600 miles to Miami Florida. We talk about how MIA Beer Company has been a great mentor brewery and we also dive into who else inspires them to push out bold, haz...