Shinerunner Ep23 | Craft Beer Trends to Prepare For

Shinerunner Craft Marketing

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In this episode, Mark takes a deep look into his crystal fermenter at trends impacting the craft beer sector and alcohol industry in general. He shares with you his “vision” on wholesaler consolidation, chain merchandising, wet demos, wine SKU encroachment, incentive planning, demonstrator and merchandiser training and consumer insights learned while working as a part time craft beer/cider/wine/spirits steward in the #1 selling alcohol supermarket in the Bay Area. You’ll be amazed at what he has found out at the consumer level. He also recommends specific strategies for small to medium brands to combat the goliath monsters of the industry. This is a must listen as the competitive landscape continues to tighten in 2020 and beyond.

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Shinerunner Craft Marketing

Shinerunner Ep23 | Craft Beer Trends to Prepare For

Shinerunner Craft Marketing

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Shinerunner Craft Marketing

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Shinerunner BONUS | Selling More Beer - Marketing, Merchandising & Motivation 1:04:03

4 years fa1:04:03

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Mark Colburn’s “BEER Talks” session will cover three main topics – Marketing, Merchandising & Motivation. In this session, Mark draws on decades of alcohol industry experience sharing his ideas and passion on Target Market Definition, Key Differentiating Advantage, the Marketing Story & Its Vital Role, “the Castle Keep” distribution strategy, Experiential Events, “McQueen Cool Brand Standing,” brand ambassador “do’s & don’ts,” “Clutter Busting” sales rep incentives, “Fun-kifyzation,” and a look into his crystal keg. The presentation will be tailored to brewery, cider, & spirits marketing professionals, taproom management, Chamber of Commerce Directors, brewing-related Academics and Tourism Improvement District executives. Be sure to join Mark for a breath of fresh hops. In the meantime, check out his podcast series, “The Shinerunner Show” or his book: Craft Beer Marketing & Distribution – Brace for SKUmeggedon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep25 | The Final Show 15:51

5 years fa15:51

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In this final Shinerunner Show episode, Mark thanks listeners for their support and all who helped him in creating and producing the Shinerunner Show. He ends the show by highlighting three key success corollaries. Each corollary topic has been presented in a prior show; however, Mark goes into great depth as to why he feels each are so critical to the beverage professional. This short show is stacked with important tips for anyone wishing to succeed in the beverage industry and business in general. Enjoy Mark’s final episode and order his book if you have not already done so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep24.5 | GOLIATH IS COMING… 20:26

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Shinerunner Craft Marketing

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Shinerunner Ep24 | Shifting Your Brand From 2D To 3D 17:27

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Shinerunner Ep23 | Craft Beer Trends to Prepare For 22:55

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Shinerunner Ep22 | Tips for the Supplier Sales Rep 25:40

5 years fa25:40

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In this episode, Mark fields a listener question and decides to dedicate the show’s topic to the inquiry. The question comes from a recently hired sales rep who is beginning their career at a craft brewery. Listen in on how Mark suggests a weekly planning regimen for the newly minted rep. He also goes into detail on how to build rapport with accounts while cultivating relationships at both the account and wholesaler level. In this episode, Mark reveals his “Funnel Technique” on how to probe account buyers while listing three “Must Do” corollaries. He also talks about how to manage a sales geography and prioritize “A and B” level accounts. On this topic he stresses the critical importance of routinely visiting these accounts – in person. This recommendation goes against the grain as more and more reps opt to text their accounts. This physical contact becomes the sales rep’s Key Differentiating Advantage while serving to further build relationships which Mark characterizes as “stock investments” that grow in value with each visit. Even the savvy sales executive will learn something new in this episode as Mark introduces yet another, “Mark-ism” which he describes as, “favor banking.” He also reveals his strategy for leveraging Experiential Event investment and how to tap into networking groups that will lead to repeat placement and volume increases. A must listen for anyone looking to sharpen their selling skillset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep21 | State of the Industry 50:28

5 years fa50:28

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Episode 21 of Shinerunner Craft Marketing introduces the show’s first executive speaker interviewed by host, Mark Colburn. Mark “taps” into his focus group moderator days asking Tom McCormick, Executive Director with the California Craft Brewers Association since 2005, a broad range of questions. Mr. McCormick’s background includes home brewing, owning a craft beer distribution company and his current role as the Executive Director for one of the Nation’s largest craft beer associations based in Sacramento, California. Tom’s team lobbies heavily on behalf of California craft brewers and was kind enough to take an hour to chat on the Shinerunner Show. This interesting episode covers a wide range of industry topics from beer style trends and how to deal with market share growth by the spirits and wine industry to cannabis infusion trends and industry consolidation. Mr. McCormick’s suggestions, insight and predications will certainly benefit the craft brewer, craft spirits distiller, cider maker, hard kombucha brewer, home brewer and beverage professionals. Further, Tom takes it to another gear by revealing what he sees in his “crystal keg” three years from now. Crack open a cold one and listen to this craft luminary and his insightful industry observations. You won’t be disappointed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep20 | Fighting Rotation Nation 20:31

5 years fa20:31

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Episode 20 of the Shinerunner Podcast confronts the On-Premise draft handle “Merry-Go-Round” or “One and Done” trend taking place in bars, clubs, restaurants, delis, brew pubs and hotels across the nation. The trend, fueled by a combination of supplier innovation and consumer demand for choice makes it very difficult to build brands while increasing costs throughout the distribution channel. Listen to Mark as he provides examples and ideas on how to face this trend head on – at the account buyer level. You’ll hear how Mark has succeeded in accounts with his strategy. This experience will provide you with ideas based on Mark’s suggestions that you can try in your marketplace. This is a must listen for any supplier that sells draft liquid into the On-Premise or On-Trade. If you work for a brewery, cidery, distillery, winery or “kombuchary” that sells liquid via draft kegs – then you’ll want to hear this interesting episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep19 | Preparing for the Annual Business Plan Meeting 25:15

6 years fa25:15

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Episode 19 (finally!) is here! In this “ABP” pod cast, Mark shares his insights and experiences on how to prepare for this crucial wholesaler presentation. He details what should and should not be in the plan based on his personal participation in over 150 ABP meetings. He also talks about when to reserve this meeting, how to prepare for it and reveals how to create your own scorecard that he created for suppliers like Boston Beer and many other craft brewers. Shinerunners will learn a great deal about this advantageous tool and how to use such in their ABP meetings. He also shares how to get this oftentimes “stuffy” meeting out of Neutral and into 3 rd gear. You’ll be surprised and enlightened by his creative recommendations for building “meeting momentum” and how to keep this critical audience awake, off their phones or lap tops and listening to YOU. Mark won’t let you take this “Daytona 500- level” presentation lightly and will challenge you and your team to make the greatest presentation of your careers. This is Mark’s mandate given today’s competitive environment and the extensive backlog of supplier ABPs that wholesalers must “suffer” through each October, November and December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep18 | Dyno-ing the Marketing Mix 21:12

6 years fa21:12

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Episode 18 of the Shinerunner Show picks up where episode 17 left off, digging deeper into the rest of the Marketing Mix for fictional brewery – GT-500 Brewing. Mark reveals GT-500’s marketing plan to solve owner “Holley Cam’s” current sales and distribution problem. Listen to how he exploits every ounce of DNA from GT-500 Brewing to its marketing and sales competitive advantage. In this episode you’ll hear how the brewery used marketing research techniques to cut slow moving SKUs and ways to coach up tap room Beer Tenders into Super Sales Ambassadors. He also tackles the “Draft Rotation Nation” trend with examples from the gourmet ice cream industry. This classic case analysis method is created to spur intellectual thought and ideas that will benefit your business model. You’ve been asking for a comprehensive case analysis that peers into today’s toughest industry issues, well here it is. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep17 | Case History 27:44

6 years fa27:44

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In this episode, Mark invents a fictional brewery – GT-500 Brewing - then uses classic case analysis methodology to review GT-500’s competitive environment, industry trends, and problems. From there he reviews four alternatives each designed to help GT-500 solve the growing issue. This is a must listen as the case incorporates prior episode learnings into a comprehensive format designed to help brewery, cidery and distillery owners facing similar threats. You’ll also learn how Mark develops a “clutter bustin’” sales incentive guaranteed to motivate wholesaler sales teams to exceed their goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep16 | Wholesaler Training And Motivation 20:06

6 years fa20:06

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In this revealing episode Mark shares with you his in-depth wholesaler sales rep experiences with suggestions on how to keep the distributor/supplier balance of power pendulum in the vertical. He details how to be that supplier who the distributor sales force likes and wants to sell for. He’ll provide the listener with a list of check-off items on what to do and what not to do when addressing this invaluable “internal customer.” Mark also drops another “Mark-ism” – “Tempered Tenacity” and explains why this is a crucial strategy to adopt in the wholesaler/distributor relationship. He urges the listener to zig when others zag and to be the middle linebacker, not the cheerleader when it comes to working with their wholesaler partners. A must listen for those who realize that they are competing for limited wholesaler “share of mind.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep15 | Sales Rep Training And Motivation 25:15

6 years fa25:15

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In this exciting episode Mark addresses a listener question on how to maintain sales rep attention and focus throughout a sales incentive. He draws on personal experience, highlighting in great detail how he negotiates the most from a special event and then uses that to differentiate his sales incentive from the many others. The example he uses is the event - Fleet Week while the incentive built around the sponsorship is Battleship. Mark reveals a “secret weapon” he used in the Battleship incentive that gained much needed sales rep attention and participation resulting in record sales for the supplier. He then talks about sales rep training suggestions, the sequence, and details how to motivate this critical component of your team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep14 | Chain Merchandising 27:36

6 years fa27:36

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Episode 14 follows on our last episode with more of Mark’s personal supermarket experiences. In this session he explains his, “Drink California” campaign designed to gain incremental shelf space for California craft brewers in the US’s largest supermarket chain. Relationship building is highlighted in this session as Mark reveals how Division Manager and Store Manager rapport can help brands gain much needed real estate. To prove his point, he shares his own experience where he used a “Gordon Gekko” strategy to “bust the hops” of one of the toughest Division Managers he’d ever met. Listen how Mark uses April the First as a strategic gamble for his employer and supplier brands. A must listen to find out if this risk worked or failed miserably. He ends the session with common sense recommendations for supermarket behavior and how to watch for ways to get more real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Shinerunner Ep13 | Preparing For The Chains 23:07

6 years fa23:07