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A new episode of Harvest to Pour | Business of Beverages is headed your way this Wednesday! 🎙 Russ Broker, co-founder of Blacksmith Distillery, shares his family's passion for distilling, how he overcame challenges to start the business, and the secrets to Blacksmith’s success. 🥃 Russ shares his insights on the benefits of private labeling as well as tips for other small distilleries who are looking to get started. He also discusses some of the challenges he's faced along the way and how he's overcome them. Here's a sneak peek at what we'll cover: 🗝How Russ's father's passion for distilling inspired him to start the business 🗝The challenges Russ faced getting licensed and setting up operations 🗝How using smaller barrels allows Russ to age spirits faster 🗝How Russ is using private labeling to scale his business Tune in on Wednesday to learn more about Russ's journey and how he's building a successful distillery, including his insights on private labeling and other key strategies. #Distillerygrowthstrategies #beverageindustry #whiskey #bourbon #privatelabel

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Great insights being shared here in this inspiring write-up on a local Enterprise - Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery by Irish Tech News 'After 7 years in business in the Brewery, Founder, David shares his top 3 business tips, 1. Know your market, customers, and what they want from you. 2. What is your USP? Differentiation is very important, and he has identified two for the business: the story of the farm and the provenance of the ingredients. 3. Understand the full offer of your business. It is more than producing quality craft beer; many others do that. Distribution is critical, as is getting taps into pubs. And he has learnt to watch the margin, profitability is key. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/eMFvHSWs

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Is great food enough to grow a restaurant? We brought Broad Street Oyster Co. and NIDO’s BackYard together to talk about what diners want — beyond the menu. "You Two Should Meet" brings together entrepreneurs from diverse industries for an intimate conversation on what it takes to start, run and grow a business. These are just two of many restaurants pivoting to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry through their offerings. Read more about how they plan for growth and longevity here: https://squ.re/459FLoF

There is a lot of wisdom about family business succession planning in the series "More Food (or Beverage) for Thought" by our friend Marvin Blum at The Blum Firm, P.C.. Worth a read!

Of course Beny Ashburn, CEO of Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., led an incredible #craftbrewersconference keynote conversation with Uncle Nearest founder and chief Fawn Weaver, who talked about her company’s come up (the most awarded American whiskey, at a $1 billion+ valuation), the importance of leading confidently from your gut, how small isn’t a virtue (indeed, sounds like they’re about to announce another acquisition), and how things aren’t gonna get easier in the industry, so buckle up and hunker down, or get out. I will never forget this conversation. Some of my favorite quotes from this chat: -“I turned down $2 billion in 2022 to stay independent, remain independent. All of my days.” -“I did the opposite.” -“Uncle Nearest is so important because we now know him to be the first known African American master distiller …but there’s not a chance he was the first.” -“America is 70% women and people of color. How is it possible that there has never been any of us to rise to the top, to found to lead and to own a spirit brand, in an industry that has been a part of this country for over 400 years?” -“If you stay small too long, you’ll die or you’ll have to be acquired … what’s the harm in dreaming bigger?” -“I had to raise $230 million… what beer brand would need to do that? ” -"The DNA for me, is knowing who I am. I am first and foremost a child of the most high God." -“I keep a screenshot [of] when my bank account was negative 1.4 million." -“I made sure from day one, everybody was included.” -“I want everybody. Every single weekend our tours are sold out…I can look out of my window and see a Trump supporter. I can see an Obama supporter. I can ... I still don't know what the Biden supporters look like." -"In a couple of weeks we'll have an announcement come out about another craft spirit brand ... that we're acquiring, finishing up the due diligence. ... So now people will figure out, 'Okay, she started with whiskey, they've already announced they're adding Cognac.' ... And if y'all see me in Jalisco, just know: I'm putting down roots." -[On the early days of building the brand]: "Every single place I would show up, those 10 or 20 people, or 30 people, who would show up to hear me speak? They were moved. They were really touched. And they'd come up to me with tears in their eyes. And at the beginning I didn't get it. I was like, 'Y'all, this is whiskey. Why the hell are y'all cryin?'" -"Knowing so many people that have multi-billion dollar companies now, I can tell you: It doesn't get easier as the sales go up, as there's more money. ... The higher you go up, the thinner the air is, the more difficult it is for you to breathe. "... It does not get easier. So if you're looking to get through this moment for 'easy' -- drop out now. If you're going to the next level for purpose, let nobody knock you off that mountain that you're climbing." More from the quotable Fawn Weaver and Beny Ashburn in tomorrow's BBD.

With out a doubt, the beer industry is facing considerable change. Our underlying economic environment is shifting, consumer preferences are changing and its unclear what the ‘post craft world’ means for independent brewers. This presents significant challenges but also the opportunity to lean into the innovation and creativity that sparked so much of the ‘craft revolution’ over the last decade. The IBA is facing these challenges head on – we are being dynamic, changing our own strategy, structure and operations, advocating more than we ever have and trying hard to address the systemic issues in the beer industry. All while keeping our eye on the prize of a vibrant and high-quality beer industry for years to come. We’re not going to lie – it’s a complex time but you can be a part of this as a Board Director. You would play a key role in helping us navigate these complexities and to set the scene for the next phase of our evolution. We think it’s exciting and we hope you do to! Find out more - https://bit.ly/boardnoms24