Humans have been brewing beer for thousands of years. Needless to say, the industry has seen it’s fair share of technological improvements, which seem to jump further and further ahead each year, all in an attempt to make life in the brewery a little bit easier. That’s why this episode of The True Craft Podcast […]
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When the big production volume talks start, most brewery owners’ eyes light up. But with great distribution volume comes great responsibility… and some key make-or-break decisions for the brewery’s future. And that’s exactly what we cover in this episode of The True Craft Podcast. Chris and Brandon explore the pro’s and con’s of choosing either
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Now with in-depth episodes on marketing and brewery operations under our belt, this week’s episode of The True Craft Podcast is all about steering that smooth-sailing ship in the right direction. In other words: leadership. Chris and Brandon begin the episode with a discussion on leadership styles, empowering each individual to lead in their own
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Brewery owners know more than most, there are a crap-ton of moving pieces when it comes to running a business. And this episode of The True Craft Podcast is all about operations, and making sure things are running as smoothly as possible. Chris and Brandon start off with an overview of the complications that can
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What’s the point of brewing great beer if no one shows up to drink it? That’s why this episode of The True Craft Podcast is all about marketing. Chris and Brandon start off by breaking down the different marketing tools available to breweries, how they’ve worked throughout the years, and the thinking behind DC Brau’s
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We can all agree that 2020 was a year for the record books. And 2021 is already shaping up to be one as well. That’s why this episode is all about adapting to the atypical. In this episode, Chris and Brandon discuss how DC Brau prepped for the shut down with a crisis plan, how
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In the first episode of The True Craft Podcast, we’re joined by season 1 resident co-host Brandon Skall, CEO and Co-Founder of DC Brau Brewing Company. Brandon and business partner Jeff Hancock started the brewery back in 2009 after noticing a lack of hometown brew on the shelves of Washington D.C. He tells us about
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With The True Craft Podcast our aim is to facilitate the honest, insightful, behind-closed-doors conversations that craft owners and operators actually want to hear. Each season, host Chris Farmand and his resident craft owner co-host talk through the essential elements of any craft beverage operation, including the brewery’s history, distribution strategy, leadership approach, and much,
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When I first started out. I was a generalist that had a passion for accounting technology. I set out to be the premiere accounting technology firm in North Florida. Little did I know, I would have a panic attack on day 4, and more importantly, realize that premiere accounting tech was not going to cut
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I’m an optimist. And so naturally, I’m always looking for the positives in any situation. One positive that’s emerged from The ‘Rona ordeal is that we’ve been forced to think hard about which products, professions, industries, etc. are most robust against market interruptions. And right at the top of that leaderboard has gotta be… The
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