The coronavirus scare has our whole society on virtual lockdown, or “social distancing.” For days, we’ve been bombarded with articles about what to do with the kids and tweets joking about buying TP and alcohol. The primary theme of all
Chris Quinn Stumbles into Success
Beer Temple founder Chris Quinn didn’t set out to create one of Chicago’s most important craft beer destinations, but he has a way of stumbling into success. My 2 Beers and a Podcast co-host, Mike Rataj, and I sat down
Passion Envy, Impostor Syndrome, and Making a Difference at LinkedIn Local
As an entrepreneur, you have to get over impostor syndrome, but after last night’s LinkedIn Local Chicago event I discovered another solo-preneurial neurosis: passion envy. If you’ve been to a networking event in Chicago, you know the feeling of being
Profit Over Percentages: Lessons from Deb Carey at CBC 2018
Deb Carey gave breweries a lot to think about in her Craft Brewers Conference 2018 keynote – some of which will be controversial.
Are Millennials Ruining Beer? A Craft Brewers Conference 2018 Reflection
Sit in on a trends talk with a bunch of brewers at the Craft Brewers Conference and you’re bound to hear scoffs about those darned millennials.
Restaurant Execs Change the Glass Ceiling Story | International Women’s Day
Industry leading women shared how they broke the glass ceiling at Shmoozefest 2018 on the eve of International Women’s Day. But there’s still a long way to go . . .
Women in Beer from a Corporate Perspective
The Women’s March and #MeToo movement make the conversation about women in beer more important than ever. These tips from Caterpillar VP Tana Utley show how tricky it is to navigate a male-dominated context.
Hopworks Urban Brewery Proves Good Values Make Good Business
Hopworks Urban Brewery is proof that passion and values can drive a successful brewery. I had a chance to sit down with Christian Ettinger and his team and learn what a real visionary looks like.
Three Ways Craft Brewers Can Win Their Local Markets
Winning in your local market may be the most important business strategy you can set for your craft brewery in 2018—according to the experts at Craft Beverage Expo 2017.
Why Take Craft Back is an Awesome Awareness Campaign
Perhaps you’ve already seen the surprising and bizarre “Take Craft Back” headline: “Craft Beer Community Wants to Buy AB InBev.” Or maybe you got an email about the BA trying to crowdsource $213 billion—as in, the most money you could