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234: From Pro Football to Craft Beer with Katie and Brandon Fields of Inside the Five Brewing Co.

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 6 May 2025 · 28m

What this episode covers

Brandon and Katie Fields, founders of Inside the Five Brewing Co., discuss their transition from the NFL to running a three-location craft brewery with 120 employees. Brandon shares the origin story of their beer 'Snap to the Face' and how he applies a perfectionist mindset from his football career to brewing. Katie explains the challenges of shifting from a competitive sports mentality to managing a small business team, emphasizing the importance of not forcing a brand identity and focusing on internal performance over competitors.

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Companies
Inside the Five Brewing Co., Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, Carolina, New England Patriots, Skillwork, CLA, A3
Products
Snap to the Face, Big Fat Boss Baby, Sunshine Sky, Andy's Mint Beer
Also
Automate

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