The True Craft Podcast

E136: Raising Prices, Cutting COGS, and Driving Taproom Traffic with Eric Ruta of Magnify Brewing

Episode Summary

On this episode of The True Craft Podcast, we sit down with Eric Ruta, founder of Magnify Brewing and CBPO, to discuss recent experiences from his daily conversations with brewery owners across the country and running both a high-traffic downtown taproom and a 500+ brewery buying co-op. Highlights include: * Why event programming—from line dancing to town festivals—is essential for driving taproom traffic * How joining a group purchasing organization can cut tens of thousands of dollars off your P&L * Why brewery owners shouldn't be afraid to raise prices on premium beers and specialty products Whether you're scaling up or scaling back, Eric's straight-shooting approach is a must-listen for every craft brewery owner.

Episode Notes

On this episode of The True Craft Podcast, we sit down with Eric Ruta, founder of Magnify Brewing and CBPO, to discuss recent experiences from his daily conversations with brewery owners across the country and running both a high-traffic downtown taproom and a 500+ brewery buying co-op.

Highlights include:

Whether you're scaling up or scaling back, Eric's straight-shooting approach is a must-listen for every craft brewery owner.

Magnify Brewing - Website
CBPO - Website

Get a FREE PROFIT PLAY call with the SBS team