Episode Description
To many brewers, P&L statement bring fear. But to Chris? Those numbers make his world go round. Chris Farmand started Small Batch Standard, a brewery consultant and accounting firm back in 2010. Since then, they've helped craft brewers all over find the leaky tap in their business. McFleshman's recently brought on SBS and it's been a learning experience for everyone!
Listen to this episode where we cram into the business office cause an Irish jam session has filled the tap room below!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!
01:12 Chris Farmand of Small Batch Standard
01:54 Packed Taproom Mystery
02:59 Small Batch Standard Origin
06:32 Emy Finds The Fit
09:09 Profit Hat Philosophy
12:57 Blue Ocean Beer Strategy
17:23 Onboarding Wins So Far
19:44 Following The Dollar
23:31 Keg Profit Reality Check
24:29 Holding the Line on Pricing
25:55 Margins Versus Mission
29:17 Hard Decisions for 2026
33:15 Execution and Focus Framework
35:08 Two Week Task Triage
36:12 True Craft Podcast Breakdown
41:29 Embrace Change Know Numbers
42:26 Brewery Data Tools and Models
47:27 Support us on Patreon!
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/
Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co