Inspiration on Tap: What I'm Listening to Before the Craft Brewers Conference

Are you attending the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis this week? 

I expect it to be an excellent opportunity to connect and share what works in the craft brewing industry. 

Want to spark a real conversation with your industry peers? Bring up last year’s profit margins. It’s a little uncomfortable—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful.

As part of my mission to bring the best information to our industry, here are the podcasts to listen to as you travel to CBC. These are excellent resources, whether you are looking to prepare for the conference or remind yourself how great of an industry we have.

• Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast, Episode 404, "Bright Spots in Beer's Economic Data with Contributing Editor Kate Bernot" - This is a great listen to catch up on the latest industry insights. TRDL: Don't just read grocery scan data. 

• How I Built This with Guy Raz Podcast, "Samuel Adams: Jim Koch" - This is one of my all-time favorite podcasts; it helped me get into the beer industry - and helps me to remember why I stay. 

Let me know your thoughts on these podcasts and what stuck in your head on your travel back home.