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This Is Not Your Hobby

Julie Rhodes
Email Marketing
Hospitality
Scan Data
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media Marketing
Unique Selling Propositions (usps)
Profitability
Taproom Operations
Distribution/sales
Tap Room
Wholesale and Distribution
Taproom Hospitality
Branding
Beverage Industry
Wholesale Channel
Velocity
This Is Not Your Hobby
Algorithm
Pareto Principle
Taproom Differentiation

This Is Not Your Hobby is the no-fluff podcast for independent beverage brands that want to scale smarter, not just hustle harder. Hosted by Julie Rhodes - beverage business consultant, educator, journalist, and brand co-founder - this podcast dives into the real-world sales, marketing, and distribution strategies that small craft beverage companies actually need. Each episode tackles common busin... more

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Everybody keeps yelling "AI is coming" and most small beverage brands still have no clue whether they even show up when a drinker asks ChatGPT where to grab a local beer, cider, or canned cocktail. In this episode, Scott Kolbe of Market Your Craft br... more

Most small craft beverage brands are either paying for too much software, paying for the wrong software, or paying for software they signed up for once and never actually used. The comment section on Facebook is great for vibes, terrible for tech adv... more

The whole industry is suddenly talking about AI, and everyone has an opinion. The brands using it well are getting hours back every week and making smarter decisions with less effort. The brands using it badly are generating embarrassing POS material... more

Julie just got back from the Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia, and she's got a lot to say. The vibe was different this year — less hand-wringing, more let's-actually-do-something energy — and the programming reflected a real shift in what the... more

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Will Guidara
Author of Unreasonable Hospitality; former executive at Eleven Madison Park; CBC keynote speaker
Will Guidara / 11 Madison Park
Episode: Episode 18: Let's Get To Work — A Craft Brewers Conference 2026 Recap
Kate Bernot
Journalist and analyst who covers the craft beverage industry for FeelGoods Insights
FeelGoods Insights
Episode: Episode 15: Read the Room — Turning Data Into Strategy with Kate Bernot of FeelGoods Insights
Chris Farmand
Founder and principal of Small Batch Standard, a financial agency for craft beverage brands
Small Batch Standard
Episode: Episode 12 : Increase Profits, Mitigate Pitfalls, and Hone the Power Of Numbers with Chris Farmand of Small Batch Standard
Amanda DeVries
Creative Director and Founder of Eye Candy Design
Eye Candy Design
Episode: Episode 9: Brand Your Products To Actually Sell with Amanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design
Michelle Forester
Director of Sales at Black Tooth Brewing Company (Wyoming)
Black Tooth Brewing Company
Episode: Episode 6: Communicate Intentionally with Wholesalers for Sales Success with Michelle Forester
Hunter Oetinger
Marketing Director at Reuben's Brews
Reuben's Brews
Episode: Episode 3: Do More With Less Featuring Hunter Oetinger of Reuben’s Brews

Host

Julie Rhodes
Host of This Is Not Your Hobby; beverage business consultant, educator, journalist, and co-founder of a craft brand

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Great Practical Advice

    Short, sweet, and to the point. Julie is great at giving straightforward tips and strategies that anyone can apply immediately. She explains things super clearly with easy to remember metaphors and no extra fluff.

    Apple Podcasts
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    BrookePGH
    United States10 months ago

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Short, practical tips that listeners can apply immediately.
Host explains concepts clearly with memorable metaphors and minimal filler.
Guests bring diverse, actionable perspectives for growth.
Content is consistently focused on profitability and hospitality as growth drivers.

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Episode 12 : Increase Profits, Mitigate Pitfalls, and Hone the Power Of Numbers with Chris Farmand of Small Batch Standard
Q: From a finance perspective, what are the most common mindset mistakes small brand owners make when it comes to profitability?
Chris explains that many brands don't lead with profits, fail to understand dollars by business unit, and overlook the importance of measuring margins and the true costs behind each SKU, which hides profitability issues.

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The show targets independent beverage brands looking to scale with practical, revenue-focused strategies. Across episodes, topics center on hospitality as a growth lever, data-informed decision making, profitability, and smart tech/tool choices for small brands. Guests range from hospitality executives and data analysts to branding and financial experts, offering hands-on guidance for brand owners and operators who want to move beyond vanity metrics toward sustainable growth. A notable strength is the host's hands-on, no-fluff approach, with actionable frameworks, checklists, and concrete takeaways that listeners can apply quickly. The format frequently blends solo deep-dives on systems and processes with guest perspectives from experienced... more

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