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Tapped In Sales and Strategy for Beer Distributors

VXP Tech
Artificial Intelligence
VXP Tech
Middle Management
Beer Distributors
Pay Transparency
Gross Profit
GP Per CE
Gas Prices
Molson Coors
Vxp
Anheuser-Busch
On-Premise
Automation
NBWA
Technology
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Data
Las Vegas
Beer
Inflation

Tapped In Podcast for Beverage Distributors that want to empower their sales team to drive business results. Hosted by Bud Dunn, Mikey Hall, and Ross Ackermann of VXP Tech.

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We're at the midway point of the year, which means comp planning season is here. If you're thinking about moving off commission, restructuring routes, or changing how your reps get paid, this is the episode to start with. Bud, Ross, and Mike get into... more

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Everybody wants one reason the beer industry is soft. Gen Z quit drinking. Spirits stole the share. Pick your headline. The Beer Institute's Chief Economist Andrew Heritage came on to blow most of those up with actual data. The short version: demand ... more

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Every supplier talks about pod gaps. Almost nobody talks about which gaps are worth chasing. Matt Moberly does. Master's in chemistry, 25 years in beer, and he runs the number one New Belgium market in the country, and he treats selling beer like a s... more

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That's Not Vibes, That's Hope and a Prayer | ft. Sean Baker, Rarig Pacific

A distributor told Sean Baker he was making decisions "based on vibes." Sean's answer stuck with us: that's not vibes, that's hope and a prayer. Too many distributors are run... more

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RNDC got cracked open like an egg. Now the real question isn't what happened — it's what suppliers do next. Bud, Ross, and Alicia get into the post-RNDC scramble, why limiting your distributor choices may have become a bridge too far, and where the c... more

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The tide's going out, and it's showing us who's been swimming naked. Rates are high, inflation came in hot, beer volume's cratering, and the consumer's tapped. If your whole game is volume, this is the market that exposes it. This one's for the reps ... more

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Everyone's chasing efficiency. Dynamic routing. Automated orders. Leaner headcount.

But here's what the data doesn't capture: your driver knows where the beer goes. Your rep knows when the manager's in a bad mood. And that retailer remembers who sho... more

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May was a backloaded month, everybody hung their hat on Memorial Day, and then it rained on a third of the country. We broke down the bloodbath: was it the cold rain that killed the weekend, or six-dollar gas, rising rates, and a consumer who's flat-... more

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Andrew Heritage
Beer Institute Chief Economist
Beer Institute
Episode: 117: The Drive to Socialize: Why Beer Demand Is Stronger Than You Think (ft. Andrew Heritage, Beer Institute)
Matt Moberly
Director (Zone Director of Michigan) for Bells and New Belgium
New Belgium/Bells
Episode: 116: Double Tap: When Brands Don't Compete, They Multiply
Sean Baker
Executive leading technology commercialization and innovation at Rarig Pacific
Rarig Pacific
Episode: 115: That's Not Vibes, That's Hope and a Prayer
Lester Jones
Chief Economist and Vice President of Data Analytics for MBWA
MBWA
Episode: 106: The Beer Consumer Isn’t Dead, They’re Just Out to Dinner
George (Silver Fox)
Guest joining to discuss industry dynamics and acquisitions
Episode: 103: RTD Land Grab, Recession Rumblings & the Summer Season
Mikey Boyce
Director of Customer Success at VXP; origin story guest on the episode
VXP Tech
Episode: 102: The Making of Data Mike
Brad Stachowiak
IT lead at Ravine Associates, responsible for information flow and data integrity
Ravine Associates
Episode: 92: Finding the Running Lanes: How Rave & Associates Tames Portfolio Complexity
Rick Lack
Executive vice president of Ravine Associates, veteran grocer with deep industry experience
Ravine Associates
Episode: 92: Finding the Running Lanes: How Rave & Associates Tames Portfolio Complexity
Wes Verno
Founder of Verno Consulting, a leading wholesale distribution consultant
Verno Consulting
Episode: 90: Wes Verno: The Way We’ve Always Done It Is Killing

Hosts

Bud Dunn
Founder/leader with deep experience in beer distribution and market strategy; frequently shares pragmatic insights from the field.
Mikey Hall
Co-host known for analytics orientation and data-driven storytelling; often framed as responsible for data tools and metrics.
Ross Ackermann
Co-host providing market and economic context, industry insights, and technology perspectives; acts as a bridge between suppliers and distributors.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

117: The Drive to Socialize: Why Beer Demand Is Stronger Than You Think (ft. Andrew Heritage, Beer Institute)
Q: If you had to help and you showed up in a sales meeting and heard somebody repeat that Gen Z isn't drinking, what would be your comeback to the retailer or your sales team?
When you adjust share of income, Gen Z spends the same amount on alcohol as other generations, and while they may be more financially stressed, their overall beer consumption remains solid, with beer still top of mind for most cohorts.
106: The Beer Consumer Isn’t Dead, They’re Just Out to Dinner
Q: How does FinTech data change the way distributors should view the market?
FinTech provides per-account, payment-level insights across on- and off-premise channels, enabling a more precise understanding of retailer behavior and faster, more informed decision-making about which brands to push and where to invest.
106: The Beer Consumer Isn’t Dead, They’re Just Out to Dinner
Q: What is the current state of consumer spending on beer in the off-premise versus on-premise channels?
Consumers are spending more away from home, and inflation-adjusted data show a shift toward on-premise growth and off-premise efficiency, meaning retailers and distributors should align their interchannel strategies to maximize total category performance.
92: Finding the Running Lanes: How Rave & Associates Tames Portfolio Complexity
Q: How have you implemented processes to distill focus for reps and drive consistent results?
We introduced quarterly wine focuses tracked in the app, established a clear ABP-driven prioritization, and created a culture where reps compete in a healthy way for top objectives, which has improved chain execution.
92: Finding the Running Lanes: How Rave & Associates Tames Portfolio Complexity
Q: What is the hardest part of managing a portfolio this large for reps in the field?
The biggest challenge is letting the portfolio water find its level and focusing on the 80/20 items that drive the majority of volume, while still managing hundreds of SKUs and keeping reps from chasing every trend.

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A discussion-centric business show focused on beer distribution and related beverage categories, with a core trio of hosts sharing market context, tactical playbooks, and real-world anecdotes. Across recent episodes, listeners hear analysis of macro headwinds like fuel costs, inflation, and regulatory shifts, alongside tactical topics such as portfolio strategy for RTD and non-alc segments, on-premise dynamics, and the evolving three-tier system. The format blends macro market signals with practitioner anecdotes, supplier and distributor perspectives, and practical takeaways for managing profitability, growth, and operational discipline in a volatile industry. Noteworthy threads include consolidation moves in distribution, AI and data-drive... more

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