The Brewery Talent Crisis: What to Know and What to Do

The Brewery Talent Crisis: What to Know and What to Do

We are experiencing an unprecedented talent crisis in the US. We are producing more jobs than we have workers to fill them, companies are now competing for talent across all industries – not just within their own. Engagement is at its lowest in almost 10 years and the expectations among Millennials and GenZ have created the long overdue awakening about what leaders need to do to build engaged and productive teams. See the compelling statistics and learn how, as a leader, you can realize the ROI of talent development and build a more productive and sustainable organization.


Steve Hopkins leads Wipfli’s leadership consulting team within the Organizational Performance group, helping clients grow their people, culture, and organizations. With over a decade of experience in leadership development and executive coaching, Steve builds on a diverse career that includes managing global sales, leading business units, and teaching at the University of Kentucky. He is known for his eclectic background and passion for empowering leaders through frameworks, training, and tools. His consulting approach is thoughtful and thought-provoking, with a focus on enhancing employee performance, team cohesion, and organizational growth.


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Pictures & Profits: Using Photography to Build Your Brewery's Brand

Pictures & Profits: Using Photography to Build Your Brewery's Brand

We live in a 30-second world, and with nearly 10000 breweries in operation, it can be challenging to stand out from the crowd. In this conversation, we will dive into the role photography can play in ...

28 Jun 202356min

You've Got Mail: Building Loyal Customers through Email

You've Got Mail: Building Loyal Customers through Email

If Facebook and Instagram disappeared tomorrow, would your entire marketing strategy go up in smoke? Social media is critical to any marketing plan nowadays but another avenue that should not be ignor...

21 Jun 202337min

Improving Staff Performance

Improving Staff Performance

Our 2023 Employee Satisfaction Report shows that 40% of craft beer industry professionals do not believe they were properly trained for their role. However, 90% of respondents want to continue learnin...

14 Jun 202340min

Brand Building at both Craft and Big Beer Breweries w/Paul Verdu (Wisconsin Brewing Company)

Brand Building at both Craft and Big Beer Breweries w/Paul Verdu (Wisconsin Brewing Company)

Paul Verdu spent much of his early career at places like Constellation Beer, SABMiller, and Tenth and Blake Beer Co, the craft beer division of Molson Coors Beverage Company. Today, he serves as Pr...

7 Jun 202356min

Unexpected inspiration, building relationships, & the ROI on experiences

Unexpected inspiration, building relationships, & the ROI on experiences

Rated a near 10/10 by 2022 attendees and awarded Best Craft Beer Industry Event by the Craft Beer Marketing Awards, CBP Connects needs to be on your schedule for this June 19-21 in Milwaukee, WI. To ...

3 Jun 202344min

The Power of Strangers in Taprooms

The Power of Strangers in Taprooms

In his book, The Power of Strangers, Joe Keohane sets out on a journey to discover what happens when we bridge the distance between us and people we don’t know. He learns that while we’re wired to som...

31 Mai 202357min

Kids in Breweries

Kids in Breweries

Kids in breweries? How have we never had a panel conversation on best practices to keep the children at bay? Inspired by the below quote from a recent email I received, this session will discuss str...

24 Mai 20231h 5min

CBP Connects Milwaukee Preview

CBP Connects Milwaukee Preview

You don't want to miss CBP Connects Milwaukee presented by Arryved POS this June 19-21. This is your opportunity to connect face-to-face with your fellow Craft Beer Professionals and leave with actio...

22 Mai 20237min

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