by admin | Dec 10, 2016 | Podcast
Your banker is more than just a guy with money to lend – he is your business partner. I’m always amazed at how much our banker knows about business. Not just about borrowing money, but actual business. He asks great questions and really cares about the...
by admin | Dec 10, 2016 | Podcast
We all borrow money at one time or another. In this episode, learn basic financing terms to help you understand your debt terms and leverage your banking relationship. This is the first in a 3-part series on banking and finance for the beer business. Check out BBF...
by admin | Nov 20, 2016 | Podcast
In today’s episode we review the basics of how to pay your sales people and reveal the #1 Rule of Sales Compensation Planning. Drum roll, please… In our business, we’ve tried dozens of compensation models over the years. Our plans have included the...
by admin | Nov 20, 2016 | Podcast
In today’s episode we examine how to use the Cash Flow system to manage profit in your beer business. What gets measured gets managed. This podcast shows you how to measure and manage the key drivers of your profitability: Sales, Gross Profit and Operating...
by admin | Nov 20, 2016 | Podcast
Today on the podcast we review the fine art of Negotiation. What does this have to do with finances? You will never make money faster than when you’re negotiating. We all negotiate at one time or another. Whether we are trying to buy a business, or buy a used lamp at...
by admin | Nov 3, 2016 | Podcast
In this episode, the Cash Flow Train rolls on with a deep dive into Accounts Payable and Capital Expenditures – two big cash flow drivers in your beer business. Manage your A/P and CAPEX, manage your cash flow. My name is Kary Shumway, and I’m a finance guy....
