Beer – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com Save time with your high-quality podcast Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:28:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-MaxPodcasting_favicon_gold-32x32.png Beer – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com 32 32 Bill Shufelt – Wild Business Growth Podcast #293: Athletic Brewing, Non-Alcoholic Beer Guy https://maxpodcasting.com/bill-shufelt/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:15:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=9074 Reinvent a category. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Bill Shufelt. Bill is the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 293: Bill Shufelt – Athletic Brewing, Non-Alcoholic Beer Guy

Bill Shufelt, the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Co., joins the show to share his journey from working at a top hedge fund to starting the biggest non-alcoholic craft brewery in the US. Hear how he discovered the opportunity for non-alcoholic craft beer, how to reinvent a product category, what’s driven the success of Athletic Brewing, the story behind their flagship Run Wild IPA, and his favorite bars and restaurants in StamVegas. This episode covers everything from non-alcoholic beer to JJ Watt. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What was a day in the life like for Bill at the hedge fund
  • When did he realize there was an opportunity for non-alcoholic craft beer
  • How do you add more hours to your weekend
  • When did people start believing in Athletic Brewing Co.
  • What are Athletic Brewing’s taste standards
  • How do you find investors with a disruptive product
  • What’s Bill’s personal favorite Athletic Brewing beer
  • Run Wild!

Connect with Bill at AthleticBrewing.com and on LinkedIn.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

  • Intro & StamVegas
    • [0:30] Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool
    • [0:39] Connect with Bill at AthleticBrewing.com and on LinkedIn
    • [2:14] What does StamVegas mean to him
    • [3:02] Did Bill live in Stamford or just work there
    • [3:18] Shoutout, The Big D!
    • [3:55] What was a day in the life like for Bill at the hedge fund
    • [5:41] Did anyone know Steve Cohen would buy the New York Mets back then
    • [6:58] Platitudes
SquadShot Bill Shufelt
Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!
Athletic Brewing Co.
Brew-tiful
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [38:23] What are Bill’s Final Thoughts
    • [38:48] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [38:53] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Bill
    • [39:02] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [39:05] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [39:07] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [39:12] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Bill Shufelt - Wild Business Growth Podcast #293: Athletic Brewing, Non-Alcoholic Beer Guy

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Bill Shufelt on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And have some Athletic brews together. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> John Lane – Wild Business Growth Podcast #192: Co-Owner of the Winking Lizard Tavern https://maxpodcasting.com/john-lane/ Wed, 11 May 2022 09:28:55 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=5633 How do you create a restaurant that always feels like home, no matter how many locations? One of my favorite restaurants – the Winking Lizard – does this best. This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, John Lane, might’ve had something to do with that over the years. John is a Co-Owner of Winking Lizard Tavern. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 192: John Lane – Co-Owner of the Winking Lizard Tavern

John Lane, the Co-Owner of Winking Lizard Tavern, joins the show to share his journey from test-flying helicopters in the Army to creating some of the most beloved restaurants in Cleveland. Hear how to scale a restaurant, differentiate with your name and logo, provide a crowd-pleasing assortment of craft beers, his favorite wings flavor, and the coolest experience he’s had at a brewery. This episode covers everything from the actual lizards to Belgian beers. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What’s the most impactful lesson John learned from visiting Germany as a kid
  • How did he and the team decide who focused on what
  • What’s his philosophy with the wide assortment of craft beer they provide
  • Michael Jackson (not that one)
  • What’s John’s signature recipe
  • How did the Winking Lizard keep scaling
  • A very cute lizard
  • How did John become a Belgian Knight

Connect with John at WinkingLizard.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

  • Intro & The Army
    • [0:30] Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool
    • [0:44] Connect with John at WinkingLizard.com
    • [2:44] When did John know he wanted to be a part of the restaurant industry
    • [3:21] U.S. Army
    • [3:54] Is it more stressful in the Army or running a restaurant
    • [4:44] What’s the most impactful lesson John learned from visiting Germany as a kid
    • [5:00] It’s true
    • [6:30] Eyepening (it’s a word I swear)
John Lane - Wild Business Growth Podcast #192: Co-Owner of the Winking Lizard Tavern
Just look at this dude!
John Lane - Wild Business Growth Podcast #192: Co-Owner of the Winking Lizard Tavern

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to John Lane on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And meet up with them at The Lizard for a drink, food, watching sports, and also drinks & food. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Gerry Moran – Wild Business Growth Podcast #183: Social Media Beercationer, Founder of Marketingthink https://maxpodcasting.com/gerry-moran/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:39:27 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=5382 Do you have a strategy behind your social media content, or does it feel kinda lost? This week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Gerry Moran, can help that. Gerry is the Founder and Principal of Marketingthink. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 183: Gerry Moran – Social Media Beercationer, Founder of Marketingthink

Gerry Moran, the Founder and Principal of Marketingthink, joins the show to share his journey from hanging with The Sopranos cast to leading social media and content strategy for some of the biggest brands in the world. Hear how to create a great social media strategy, focus on delivering value, spark conversation, Gerry’s corniest dad joke, and the Beer Crawl of Rapid-Fire Q&A. This episode covers everything from Bobby Bacala to chocolate peanut butter brews. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • What did Gerry take away from his years at HBO
  • How do you create a great social media strategy
  • Alliteration on alliteration on alliteration
  • How do you get your team on board with your social media strategy as a small business owner
  • What’s something about storytelling Gerry wishes he knew when he started posting on social media
  • How do you focus on delivering value on social media
  • When did Gerry’s Springsteen fandom start
  • What’s his favorite beer town in the world

Connect with Gerry on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Marketingthink.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

Gerry Moran - Wild Business Growth Podcast #183: Social Media Beercationer, Founder of MarketingThink
Hello, Gerry
Gerry Moran - Wild Business Growth Podcast #183: Social Media Beercationer, Founder of Marketingthink
Gerry Moran - Wild Business Growth Podcast #183: Social Media Beercationer, Founder of MarketingThink

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Gerry Moran on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And have a couple teds if that’s your thing. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]>