Running a beer wholesaler business means nonstop demands—sales meetings, pricing reviews, supplier communication, inventory issues.
It’s easy to get buried.
But with a few simple systems, you can reclaim your time and focus on what really moves the business forward.
1. ✅ Eliminate, Automate, Delegate
Cut the noise.
Review your recurring tasks and ask:
Eliminate: What doesn’t truly need to be done?
Automate: What can be systematized or set on autopilot?
Delegate: What can someone else on your team handle with clear instructions?
📦 Example: Stop manually tracking supplier sales commissions and PFPs —automate it using software like VxP.
2. ⏰ Time Blocking & Calendaring
Control the chaos with structure.
Set aside blocks of time for high-value activities—like margin reviews, sales team coaching, or strategic planning.
Put them on your calendar like a meeting and protect that time.
📆 Example: Every Thursday 9–10am is your “Gross Profit Optimization Hour.”
3. 🧠 Eisenhower Matrix
Prioritize like a pro.
Sort your tasks into:
Urgent & Important – Do now (e.g., pricing errors)
Important but Not Urgent – Schedule it (e.g., account profitability review)
Urgent but Not Important – Delegate it (e.g., routine reports)
Neither – Eliminate it
🧭 Example: You’re spending 2 hours a week on a report no one uses? Eliminate it.
🛠️ One Tip to Get Started:
Pick one 30-minute block this week to do a quick audit:
Write down what you did yesterday, and categorize it as Eliminate, Automate, Delegate, or Keep.
You’ll be shocked how much time is up for grabs.
Do this next:
- Watch the short video below: How to Make More Time
- Join our network of beer wholesaler owners – sharing ideas and best practices to run a stronger beer business
