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In this episode Foghorn Leghorn and Craft Brew Sally talk about FINALLY launching their products on SilverBall Swag. https://silverballswag.com/ After that Foghorn talks about some Insider Connect milestones and the difficulty finding projects. Will the team keep the streak alive? Tune in to find out! Craft Brew Sally talked about an upcoming trip to Sprecher Brewing and how Foghorn can't get out of it. Hey, why not drop us a line! email directly to ---> PinballJD@gmail.com Links To Awesome: https://captaincrazysparadise.com/ https://projectpinball.org/ https://littleshopofgames.com/ https://lumberjackjohnnys.com https://sprecherbrewery.com/ https://silverballswag.com/
In my world, hearing about (this or that) successful brand or person launching a new energy drink has become an almost weekly occurrence. I could understand how a casual market observer could easily get desensitized to it…or maybe even a bit dismissive like some pundits seem to have gotten about the trending functional beverage category. But I've tried to pride myself on deciphering what's noise from who's actually making music. When the energy drink brand Juvee launched in October 2022, I could tell there was some intent behind pairing the right audience and right product…plus choosing to launch with (and continue to support early) instant delivery partners like GoPuff. Additionally, what I believed was the smart decision to not make Juvee explicitly about the esports/gaming market despite having unique provenance within the hardcore of that growing niche market. But it was after an industry friend in common connected me with Sam Keene, Co-Founder of Juvee…that all my earlier thoughts started to make a lot more sense. In our conversation, Sam and I cover everything from how his early years at Red Bull had an outsized impact on the creation of Juvee a handful of years later. We also share insights about the growing importance of having an established audience/community when building within the CPG industry. Additionally, we talked through the interesting details behind last month's acquisition of Juvee by the beverage portfolio Sprecher Brewing. Moreover, we explore what Sam's most excited about post-deal…from the Juvee growth plan to his new CMO role being able to bring stories to life for each of the Sprecher brands. But those are just some of the interesting topics we talked about in this episode... FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba YOUTUBE - www.youtube.com/c/joshuaschall TWITTER - https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua-schall/support
Chicago considers a proposal to slow the proliferation of dollar stores. Sprecher Brewing Co. enters the energy drink market with the purchase of Juvee. And the Food and Drug Administration extends its review of tobacco product applications.
Sharad Chadha, president and CEO of Sprecher Brewing, joins BizTimes Media's Arthur Thomas to talk about his journey since buying the company in early 2020. Chadha addresses how Sprecher has grown its presence nationally, telling the brand's story outside southeastern Wisconsin, balancing his background in the corporate world with running a smaller company, dealing with supply chain and inflation issues and plans for future growth.
#44 In this episode we have in our virtual studio Tim Cigelske. Don't know Tim – he owns LinkedIn! Yeah, the brother is an absolute content juggernaut out there. And it's not just the quantity that's impressive. It's the quality of the content he is producing that will blow you away!! Tim has a fascinating background that starts in old-school journalism and quickly evolves into heading up all social marketing for Marquette University. This is at a time when people were still asking themselves, “Is this a thing”? Tim explains the early days and how he leaned into the channel and blew it wide open. Then after 13-years he said adios to higher education and went to work as Director of Communications at Sprecher brewing. Side note here: We had the CEO of Sprecher on the pod not too long ago, Sharad Chadha. Take a listen to that bad boy! It's awesome. Listening to Tim talk about his experience at Sprecher is a mini-MBA course. It's a living breathing case study of how a 30-year-old brewing company is readjusting to an all-new competitive environment. And how marketing and communications fit into the organization. It's a ride!! We think you'll really like Tim's thoughts on moving from a marketing organization that has been living in the day-to-day world. To an organization that is more strategic and planful. Loved. Loved. Loved talking to Tim. You'll walk away with some value as well. Connect with the man himself on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cigelske/ ✅ Connect with Kurt at: Kurtl@celticinc.com ✅ Connect with Pat at: pmcgovern@ascedia.com
Sharad Chadha is the CEO of Sprecher Brewing Company and through hard work, risk-taking, and out-of-the-box thinking, he's living the American dream. Originally an engineering major, Sharad topped that with an MBA and used his skill and business acumen to rise through the ranks at renowned companies like GE Healthcare, Electrolux, and Samsung. Now he's pouring all his business acumen into running Sprecher, Wisconsin's first craft brewery. In this episode, Sharad gives us some insights into his diverse career and how it prepared him for his role as the CEO of Sprecher. He discusses some of the highs and lows of running a company as opposed to working for someone else. Sharad also shares a few decision-making tips for manufacturing leaders, talks about what makes Sprecher stand out from the competition, and reveals his future plans. In this episode, find out: What makes Sprecher special Sharad shares insights into his diverse career How Sharad's numerous roles prepared him for Sprecher What inspired Sharad to buy a brewery What it's like purchasing and running a company Why Sprecher produces sodas as opposed to spirits and hard seltzers Making decisions as a manufacturing leader Why Sprecher made the switch from beer bottles to cans Why looking at trends is vital before making big decisions How to manage and plan for big changes Sprecher's progress during the pandemic The importance of hiring good leaders Sharad's five year vision for Sprecher http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/iTunes (Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here.) Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going! Tweetable Quotes: “Challenging experiences teach you resilience and how to look at things from a different angle — and as long as you have that attitude, you can make it through anything.” “Working in a big company is great, but it's not as satisfying as working in a small company where when you do something, you can see the fruits of your labor.” “Running a plant is completely different from knowing about a plant or working with a plant to get your product." Links & mentions: https://www.sprecherbrewery.com/ (Sprecher Brewing Company) Wisconsin's first craft brewery since prohibition, specializing in the production of beers, flavored malt beverages, and sodas. https://www.greenriversoda.com/chicago/ (Green River Soda) A classic Chicago soda developed over a century ago, presently brewed by Sprecher Brewing Company Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/ (http://manufacturinghappyhour.com) for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.
It's true, you can absolutely make your beer green. Personally - I'd rather drink a stout. Here's the thing though - if you really want a green beer - don't add a drop of green food coloring to it (maybe gold edible glitter?) or a green soda? Check out https://greenriversoda.com/chicago/ and Sprecher Brewing's Instagram if you want to see what one looks like https://www.tiktok.com/@sprecherbrewery/video/7073206726756994346 If green cocktails are your thing, how about a green margarita? https://twitter.com/emunn/status/1502010477123190787 The case is underway and Stone Brewing is hashing it out with MillerCoors in the Stone vs Keystone Light fight. Greg Koch's response? https://www.courthousenews.com/stone-brewing-co-founder-calls-millercoors-rebrand-a-horror-for-craft-brewer/ Someone must owe this guy some favors, because the guy behind the Godfather franchise of movies, Francis Ford Coppola is rules this list! https://www.eatthis.com/news-most-popular-wine-brands-america/ Brought to you by Green Mountain Payments - helping small businesses, breweries, and independent business owners who need affordable merchant credit card processing solutions, point of sale solutions, and expertise. Go to https://greenmountainpayments.com/ Find me online - social media profiles & links at https://BoozebuddyUpdate.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy/support
This week Tim Cigelske, The Beer Runner, joins Clint and Jack to chat about fitness equipment, a 3-year beer and running streak, the intersection of beer and fitness, Sprecher Brewing, PBR, the beer mile, dry January, the Milwaukee beer scene and teaching. You can find Tim across all socials @theBeerRunner. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout out and get some bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Find our podcast on Instagram @BeerOnTheRunPod and on Twitter @BeerOnTheRun. All of our links are on our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BeerOnTheRunPod. Come by and say hi and let us know what you think about our show. Please check out our friend and sponsor's website and podcast. Luis Escobar is the host of The Road Dog Podcast and puts on races at All We Do Is Run.
#30 If you have spent any time in southeastern Wisconsin, you know the brand Sprecher Brewing. It's the OG of the craft brewing market. Now, the brand has a new CEO and a new direction. And in this special episode of Over A Pint we get the chance to connect with Sharad Chadha to cover:
Sprecher is a craft beverage manufacturer, focusing on handcrafting soft drinks with rich, creamy flavors since 1985. Sprecher manufactures a broad set of beverage brands from Root Beer to Cream Soda and Valencia Orange water. Come thirsty to this episode as Sprecher’s CEO Sharad Chadha joins Justin to discuss growing this beverage brand.
He's a grad student from India who fell in love with Milwaukee. Sharad Chadha went all in when he bought Sprecher Brewing back in January, becoming the President and CEO. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh talks with Chadha about buying the company from the founder of Milwaukee's first craft brewery. Chadha walks us through the ways COVID-19 changed business almost immediately. Another topic in the episode: hard seltzers. Chadha explains why those hard seltzers are here to stay and the lifeline they've given Sprecher Brewing. You'll also learn about the efforts to make Sprecher a national name.
Tarik and Ann makes our mouths water with all this talk about ice cream! Wisconsin famous, Sprecher Brewing goes for a Root Beer float record, At Random comes outside, and Amelinda hosts a veggie pop-up and more.
Tarik and Ann makes our mouths water with all this talk about ice cream! Wisconsin famous, Sprecher Brewing goes for a Root Beer float record, At Random comes outside, and Amelinda hosts a veggie pop-up and more.
06-27-20 Jim Kanter, Chief Commercial Officer with Sprecher Brewing
The 2020 BizTimes M&A Forum featured a panel discussion with Andrea Bukacek, CEO of Bukacek Construction, Sharad Chadha, CEO of Sprecher Brewing, Paul Grunau, chief learning officer at APi Group, and Ryan Martin, CEO of Midwest Composite Technologies. Panelists shared lessons learned from their own M&A journeys, including the importance of trust in a deal and financing coming together, the role culture plays in success after a transaction, and some of the tough decisions buyers and sellers have to make as a deal comes together. The panel was moderated by Ann Hanna, managing director and owner of Taureau Group, an event sponsor. Other sponsors included Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. and Old National Bank.
03-15-20 WTMJ Conversations: Sprecher Brewery Owners
Bob & Doug are back to judge the crap out of Sprecher's "Pipers Scotch Ale," Cigar City Brewing's "Jai Alai IPA" and we meet Philip the Beer Ninja from Tavour.com. Hint #1 - The episode is more fun if you drink a beer with us. Hint #2 - One of the beers this week makes it through to the Wild Card Round! Hint #3 - check @sendusbeers on twitter for your chance to win swag from Sprecher Brewing. This week's episode is sponsored by Sprecher Brewing - They rule!
The Tap Takeover Podcast is back with the much-anticipated second part of our interview with Randy Sprecher, owner of Sprecher Brewing in Milwaukee. What an honor it was to sit down with a brewer who, let's face it, has forgotten more about brewing beer than most of us will ever learn. In this episode, we will learn more about the cellar-aging process with a live tasting of some of the delectable treats that the folks at Sprecher Brewing have squirreled away in storage, we'll discuss the weight of molecules and how temperature affects flavor, and a brief history of the traditional Firkin. Plus pop-up bars, beer gardens, and Beer News! Cheers!
More big changes for the Tap Takeover Podcast in Episode 17! We've got a new partnership with Shepherd Express to announce, new music contributions from The Gleasons and Mama Digdown's Brass Band, and a brand new interview with one of the pioneers of craft beer - Randy Sprecher! Owner of Sprecher Brewing in Milwaukee, Randy has been in the beer game for more than 30 years and has acquired a wealth of knowledge. Ever wonder where those ester flavors in your Belgian beers come from? What is the secret to good, traditional root beer? What were the challenges to starting a craft brewery in the decades when macro beer was king? We've got all of these answers and more! Plus an extra special edition of Beer News, including interviews from Wisconsin IPA Fest held this past week at Third Space Brewing, and the TTP's picks for the must-attend Tap Takeover parties being held in Madison this week Friday on the eve of Great Taste of the Midwest. Cheers!